lemon juice vs. fresh lemons. one better than the other? how much lemon juice equals 1/2 lemon?

I was so happy to hear Jackie recommend whole eggs and other true health foods! I used to live on egg white omelets and cold cereal with skim milk and couldn't figure out why it was so hard to lose weight. Last year, I switched my daily breakfast from cold cereal to two pastured eggs every morning. Without even trying, 12 pounds melted right off -- plus my rabid carb cravings disappeared! What a difference to eat based on sound nutrition instead of fads like the idiotic no-fat craze.

Help! I am allergic to flax - is there a subsitute to add to her shake recipe? Also, I have too much iron in my blood (since hysterectomy) so adding the spinach is not a good Idea for me. With the flaxI develop a rash and scaly-ness on my face, It took several weeks to figure it out a few years ago & when I tried it again recently, I had same reaction within a few days.

Love the Show!!! What was the brand rowing machines were your clients using?

omg im a sugur addict its like i cant live with out it i choose candy over anything i was wondering how i can get on ur show becuause i need an thinervention

Hi all--

Love the show. Does anyone know whether agave is definitely out? Am guessing it is?

Hi! I first caught this show last night while scrolling through my Comcast OnDemand and love it! :) The show seems a lot more 'real/in your face' than even my other favorite weight loss show. Nice twist where you go to an even more personal level to keep track of your team by dropping in on them, etc. I think, similar to Nikki, I too am one that needs that constant push to keep going. Also, feel I can relate to Brian too because I have a major sweet tooth and find I hide sweets from my Fiance. I guess I'd have to say I'm a sugarholic! :( The 1st episode where you asked everyone to eliminate sugar from their house was....wow! That's definitly something I'd have a hard time with! Though lately I feel I'm getting my own wake up calls coming to me in many forms and one I think is finding your show...and one motivator is that I have engagement photos coming up at the end of the month! This morning I even made a point to hang a pair of jeans (which I haven't been able to really wear in probably year or so) in my room to remind me of my goals! :) P.S. I also remember that I bought your Power Circuit Training DVD almost a year ago now...and though I haven't tried it yet, (sadly b/c I think I was too intimiated once I watched the first run through of it.) Though feel now's a good time to try! :) Thanks for your inspiration and helpful information on your show! Looking forward to the next episode!

Jackie, you hit the nail on the head. Sugar is the problem 9 times out of 10 when people are overweight. I was normal weight until my mid 30's when I started working sedentary desk/office jobs. Due to lack of exercise combined with eating lots of sugar and carbs to deal with stress (office politics, work deadlines, etc.) I gained approx 10 lbs a year for 12 years.

At 120 lbs over my normal weight I started to make changes. Giving up sugar was key, along with weekly exercise and recently giving up wheat/gluten. I've lost 20 lbs so far and feel that it will take a full year for me to lose the full 120 lbs safely, so I'm right on track at this point.

Because I'm no longer eating processed foods (making my own pico de gallo rather than store bought salsa, for example, because the latter has sugar in it -- and using the white stalks of bok choy and nappa cabbage to dip in my homemade guacamole rather than using tortilla chips, things of that nature) - my sugar intake is pretty much near zero. I also replaced morning tea sweetend with agave -- with warm water and lemon -- so I cut out even the agave. I am getting sugar via fresh fruits, but I make sure I eat those with a few walnuts or almonds, to keep my blood sugar from spiking too much. The pounds seem to be melting off at this point.

Anyhow, glad you're teaching folks about the negative aspects of sugar consumption in our society. Most of us delude ourselves and think we can get away with drinking soft drinks and eating candy, cookies or ice cream on a regular basis. Only if you're burning calories like Michael Phelps or some ultra-athlete can you get away with eating that type of sugar without gaining weight. I used to be a very competitive rower and could eat 5,000+ calories a day and not gain an ounce, my body needed the fuel for my 4-6 hour/day training regimen, but that is no longer possible at my current age (mid to late 40's), so no more sugar for me. Thanks for working with us overweight folks, we need your help the most! Jafly.

I love the show, I am obsessed with Jackie's body. I exercise two hours a day, eat healthy and slowly I am seeing changes, but the best change is the mental change, it feels great to know that I am doing the right thing, it's not only exercise for the body but exercise for the brain. For ALL the viewers and committed people, enjoy your exercise, eat less and healthy ( TRUST me there's healthy tasty food out there, also give yourself two weeks to get use to your healthy eating habits and activity), keep occupied and be PATIENT!!!!! You will be a better person and have a happy life.

So what's the 2 cents on breakfast and eating 5 times a day. I hate breakfast. I normally eat "breakfast" about 1 hour after I get up. I drink a bottle of water, maybe a cup of real tea no crap added to it first. Then later I can manage some food. I keep hearing I need to eat right away when I get up.

Also I have a very hard time with eating 5 times a day. I'm not hungry.

< 5 g of sugar/serving? If I follow that rule, I'll have to eliminate all fruits like apples, pears, cantaloupe, oranges, strawberries, etc?! I can't see how that is part of a healthy diet. Is that rule only for processed foods?

Please further explain! Thank you!

I think that people should also be made aware of sodium content in the foods they eat. I used to eat Lean Cuisines every day and noticed that I was constantly thirsty. Turned out I was eating about 4,000mg of sodium every day when you're max should be 2,300mg daily! Now I've switched to making ALL of my food with no salt added or low sodium products & I feel so much better. Stay away from frozen meals because they can have 500-700mg of sodium per meal. Cottage cheese is also very high in sodium, so I'm wondering what the trade-off value is considering the other great qualities that cottage cheese provides. Hmmm . . ..

Jackie, your show is great, great, great...I see a little bit of myself in each character. And, "Hello, I am a sugarholic and I am seriously addicted to my Vernor's Ginger Ale". If I didn't have ginger ale it would be some non-caffiene/clear soda. Sometimes I make a tea from fresh ginger which is great and add cold water, but, I add sugar to the tea ;(p. I will not use fake sugars, I respect my kidneys too much to do that. (My brother is diabetic and had kidney cancer and his daughter has had two kidney transplants-both real big fake sugar drinkers. btw They are skinny.)

Now, salt is really my thing. I do not have a sweet-tooth for pastries and candies per se, but, when I get that signal that I need sugar I will grab a hard candy or a drink of my soda. Since I keep a Little Black Book-Daily Food Diary I know that I drink about 500 calories a day in sugar drinks. If I could only stop my sugar intake (without withdrawals) I am sure my weight would plummet. Uh, salt also I guess. Argh, this is hard!

In these times of surviving without a job and no health care, others like me are clinging to our comfort food but yet food is yet another thing we have to deprive ourselves of and say no to...losing weight is really tough right now.

I love it that you show us how to workout at home with no equipment to purchase! I know that the effort to lose weight is so worth it and I appreciate you and the cast inspiring us out here...I vow to march in place and do lunges while watching the show!

(Also, I am 'allergic' (causes acid reflux into my lungs with whatever food I have eaten) to lettuce, parsely, cilantro and fresh basil. Man, can I babble? Thanks for reading this!)

On February 12, 2009 I decided to change my life. I hired a personal trainer and for a year and a half I have consistently trained with her three times a weekas well as maintaining my own workouts. I have lost 50 pounds and I have reached a seriousl plateau for the past 4 months. My weight hasn't budged. I stopped training and have chosen a different cross training type fit program but honestly, I'm freaking tired of this! I just want to be at my goal weight already. A year and a half seems like such a long time for 50 pounds doesn't it? I just wish it wasn't so hard for those of us who were born with the metabolism of a lumbering tortoise!! Some people are so lucky. Don't get me wrong, I do LOVE to exercise but I'm TIRED!! I just want it OFF already. But this show is nice to see I'm not alone.

Hi Jackie,

What are your thought on V8? I usually have a 5oz can after a workout to replentish what I've lost in regards to Potassium. After watching your show, I went through my cabinets and noticed it has 6 Grams of sugar per can. I guess my quesion is, does the good outweigh the bad in this case? Is it ok to keep drinking them on the go? Anybody, please fee free to reply. Love the show !!
-Ryan

Jackie, I happen to catch your show this morning. I love it! I have struggled with my weight for years. My son is 8 and I can see how my problem is his. I'm 38, 5'3" 206 lbs he is 5' and 140 lbs. My doc recently told me my triglycerides were very high. I can only wonder what he is in for as he grows up. I'm inspired, and going out to get our bikes ready for our new workout fun. If there are any suggestions for me helping him and keeping him healthy at the same time, please let me know. P.S, We're getting rid of the sugar today!

Jackie....I'm a diabetic...and I don't want to be one anymore....I have to watch what I eat and I'm terrible at that. I need to work out...but my job is not the most forgiving and by the time I have time to work out...all I want to do is sleep. I need some extraordinary help. Watching Thintervention gives me hope that even I can change! If you get to a point where you do Thintervention cross country...pick me!! Pick me!! I need someone to kick my butt!

I always use fresh lemons, too. What's the difference? Seems like fresh lemon juice would be better for you???

Hi Jackie, Love the book and your show. What is your suggestion for a heart rate monitor? I didn't see it in the book. Should we skip it? Or is it important? If yes, what should we know about it to get the most benefit. I'm doing the electypical interval training in the book. Many Thanks :)

Does anybody know the amount of lemon juice to add to each liter of water for best results?

I get great motivation and advice from ur show. I haven't had an oreo in a year or more. I am finally able to make the commitment of life change and no more diets. I love my aerobics now and am going to begin running!! Stay strong everyone!!

Love the show. I will be following your advice to the clients. I got rid of all foods with more than 5 grams of sugar. I was shocked that fat free milk had 12 grams.

Only problems is eating oatmeal....I gag at the thought.

I ordered a DVR, so that I can watch your show, and record the others that come on at the same time. lol

Looking forward to reaching my goal via your show.

I have started watching your new show and LOVE it. I am recovering from bulimia and as a result I have completely messed up my metabolism and have gained over 60 lbs. I am hoping that watching your show will help me address this weight in a healthy way, because it is now time for me to address the excess I have acquired. I am 29 and too young to be this exhausted and overweight.

What are some thoughts on Coconut water?

Does anyone remember what she said the benefit of the yolk in the egg is?

What is "Hormone/detox food list"?

I just started watching your show. You make such sense!! I want to drop the sugar from our home and start working out. Hubby feels like sugar is his rewarded for making it through a day. We are 47 and 40 and have a 3 year old. We are dedicated parents and by the end of the day we are EXHAUSTED and have no energy any day for working out. Hubby is a bartender at a major resort here in Vegas and needs to get his "youthful" appearance back. I'm a SAHM and soo out of shape. How do we get rid of the sugar and workout and have energy for our over active 3 year old?????

Jackie,
I'm inspired by you and your commitment to your clients.. I hired a trainer today to begin working out 3 times a week starting Monday. I started changing my eating habits Tuesday and as of today at 8 a.m. I'm down 4 pounds. I've worked out on my own 4 times this week. I was lucky if I went once a week before.
I'll be watching every week and making changes in my life to get me to a healthy weight.
Thank You,
Diana

i would like to know where the hormone/ detox list is to

Jackie,
You are inspiring people to think about the basics of fitness and weight loss again ,though not always the answer we are looking for. Simple demo of the caloric expenditure of 2 oreos spoke volumes. I do miss the old cast and can't help wishing that they were included in the show this year. Though you consistantly jousted them for power, you did hire them to represent your business based on their clear talent. The fact that they too were significant to the wellness process shouldn't have been such a threat to your position. Egos being what they may, here were after a long and well thought out process, with just another "Jillian", put them through the trenches, display of exploitation. A "back to your real roots" revisit would be much appreciated!

I'm not a sugar girl, but my husband has a sweet tooth. His cardiologist wants him on low sugar, South Beach type diet. He can taste sugar substitutes, any and all in food and drink.... except sugar alcohols. Is there a problem with them?
LOVE YOUR SHOW!

you said juices have a lot of surgar what juices are good for you for example is pomegranate or orange juice or even grape juice ok. i see that they have a lot of sugars and calories but are 100% natural juices. wondering if i should toss.

Jackie said that if you work out and don't feel any paon, it is not worth it, you have to run for the pain (robably phrased in a different way ut the idea is here).
when I run (4 miles in 35 min), I am never ever in pain. do I need to change my workout? or is cardio excluded from the "search for pain"?
thanks for Jackie's hypothetic answer or anybody's!!!

Warning: one egg has 200 mg of cholesterol which is how much someone with heart disease should limit cholesterol intake to on a daily basis. For people without heart disease, 300 mg of cholesterol is the limit on a daily basis.

An egg once or twice a week can be a healthy food choice. Remember, that other animal products such as lean meat, cheese, plain yogurt, cottage cheese, and milk can also add to the daily cholesterol intake.

I strongly recommend a professional who has a college degree in Nutrition along with other required credentials such as registered and / or licensed Nutritionist/Dietitian.

what is worth: fat or sugar? or both? or is Jackie going to tackle the fats next time?
I am addicted to m&m's and candys but have been behaving since the 1st episode aired.
used splenda and diet soda.
but my flavored pretzels and other sunchips are also my drugs. what is better: tossing the chips or the candys?

I loved the show, plan on setting the DVR. Very inspirational. Keep it up, and keep up all the good tips. I have been trying the cottage cheese and 2 eggs with yokes as well as lemon water. Thanks!