Jillian moved in with a black family in Tennessee this week on her new show and she was ready to kick some booty.
After viewing the family live on video deep frying some chicken and baking a huge pan of macaroni and cheese with extra cheese for lunch Jillian was pissed off and she had not even moved in yet. When she moved in with the family she was more shocked of the amount of fried chicken and macaroni and cheese they had prepared for a family of four, plus the 5 gallon jug of oil they had for frying more food. The mother, father and a set of twin teenagers informed Jillian that food would last the family a couple of days. Many black folks watching the show screamed “nooooooo” as Jillian made them throughout that “heart attack on a platter” meal into the garbage. Actually that is a typical meal for the average black family in Chicago and all over the U.S.
In Jillian’s unique coaching style she first had the mother and father get a health assessment. Both were extremely overweight. The twins cried as the doctor explained all the health risks they faced from being obese. They didn’t want to loose their parents. The mom had over 53% body fat and high cholesterol. Unforenately, they are a good example of families of all races and cultures in America today. But the difference with this family was that after Jillian busted through the doors of their home they realized they needed to make a change.
Since loosing his job, the father, Patrick had become a couch potato and was ready to give up on everything even the things he use to enjoy like getting together with his high school buddies who use to be in a stepping group. “Stepping” is a popular tradition that black Greek organizations have done throughout the years, it includes a rhythmic, high energy dancing and marching routines. It was hard to believe he really lost an interest in stepping. He's still a young man.
The mom, Kim was overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted from the whole family leaning on her for everything, but Jillian took cover “Jillian-style” and got the family under control and made some changes take place.
By the time Jillian was finished with this down home Tennessee family they had a fitness routine going on regularly, preparing healthier meals and feeling much more motivated. Jillian returned after two months and rejoiced at what she saw. Friends and family gathered to witness the success this couple had achieved. The couple stepped out before the family and friends slimmer, with a more positive attitude and glowing with confidence. Patrick had already loss 60 lbs and Kim was down 41 lbs.
Jillian left this beautiful, loving family off to a grand start, making a change in their lives. They vowed to support each other and communicate better, along with sticking to the healthy lifestyle. It was a true inspiration. Jillian Michaels is tough but superior coach on The Biggest Loser and now on Losing It with Jillian. If you don’t get motivated watching this show then something is up.
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Comments
Great article. I haven't seen the show yet, but if Jillian can help one family it will be a success.
Great info!! I like the show - it helps to keep me motivated.
I'm glad I missed that one, I would have been sick to my stomach. I'm with Jillian though. You do not need that much for just a family of four? that's ridiculous. Plus I hate to admit it, but what is it within the black community (myself included BTW since I'm black too, lol) Why are our people buying grease by the bucket loads?!? Baked chicken can taste good too without a bunch of extras......it's just sad really.
I grew up eating healthy and along the way, that had changed. Now as an adult, I look at fresh fruits and veggies with the same candor I did in high school and elementary school - with love and as that of a piece of cheesecake before me.
Thanks for posting what happened.
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