Jill

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Name: Jill Coleman
Date registered: September 27, 2010
URL: http://www.jillfit.com

Latest posts

  1. Check Your Ego at the Door — May 17, 2012
  2. What Should I Eat After My Workout? — May 16, 2012
  3. 8 Ways to Capture & Keep Your “Body Peace” — May 13, 2012
  4. 20 Minute Hotel Workout — May 9, 2012
  5. 7 Insights on Happiness, Personal Freedom & Productivity — May 7, 2012

Most commented posts

  1. Recipe Made Healthy: Banana Bread — 2,250 comments
  2. Defining “The Fat Loss Lifestyle” — 2,221 comments
  3. 30 Days of Fall Fat Loss–Day #10: Liquid Stevia & Capella Flavor Drops — 2,205 comments
  4. The FMI Experience — 2,093 comments
  5. 30 Days of Fat Loss–Day #28: Day in the Life of Pro Figure Competitor Jillian Teta — 2,076 comments
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The Happiness Mindset: 6 Truths

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“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” –Howard Thurman Before I started getting into positive psychology, I had 2 thoughts about happiness: 1) Happiness was some cliche concept that had very little… Continue reading »

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Exercise Is Not My Passion…

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…Well, it is, in a partial way, but it has evolved into much more than that… This week, I am down in Tampa, FL interviewing applicants to take over my current full-time job position, from which I am resigning in June. I love young fitness professionals–full of excitement, passion for fitness and go-get-it-ness. Ahh, to… Continue reading »

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Dispelling the “No-Time” Myth: 5 Tips for Getting It Done

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By Tara Ballard Recently I asked the question to my Facebook followers: what is the number one reason for not reaching your health and wellness goals? The answer I heard over and over is, “I don’t have time!” Well, my friends, I am here to dispel that thought! The following are 5 tips to squeeze… Continue reading »

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Seeing Yourself Clearly: Growth is Optional

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Recently, I was reading the book, “Crucial Conversations” by Kerry Patterson and others, and the book’s message is about how to facilitate clear communication in the most critical moments of high emotion, say, a talk with a boss about a promotion or performance issue, a disagreement with a spouse or an uncomfortable situation with a… Continue reading »

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Quit good. Be great.

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Are You Selling Yourself Short? For the past 3 days I have been at the business conference with Rachel & Alwyn Cosgrove of Results Fitness University, where all the attendees (including myself) want to take their game to the next level. I listened for hours to the most detailed business plans, marketing strategies and operations… Continue reading »

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Quickie Leg Blast Workout

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By Sara Baker Spring is here which means summer is right around the corner.  Warmer weather generally means less clothing.  Get those legs ready for shorts and skirts with this quick leg workout. As always weights are approximate.  Make sure you have selected a weight that is very challenging by the last few reps.    Move… Continue reading »

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5 Ways to Hone Your Mental Attitude

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In the Fat Loss Lifestyle, there is a huge importance around creating an environment that is conducive to attaining your physique goals–prepping your clean meals, packing food into tupperwares, making sure your laundry is done, laying out your workout clothes for the morning, minimizing chances to be caught off guard with no food, so being… Continue reading »

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Competition Expectations and Why You Can’t *Really* Have Any

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So I know the title of this blog is not the most uplifting thing, but I wanted to write about this because oftentimes the most prevalent emotion after a show for any competitor is CONFUSION. Yes, you may feel elated, or sad, or disappointed, or accomplished or hungry But often, if a competitor did not… Continue reading »

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Happy Paddy’s Day & 3 Sneaky Ways to Eat Your Veggies

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By Tara Ballard It’s almost St. Patty’s Day! Instead of indulging in green beer (does anyone really drink that stuff? Lol), how about getting creative with your green veggies? I love veggies, and am always looking for creative ways to incorporate them into usually veggie-less recipes. Here are 3 that I’ve been having fun with… Continue reading »

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Fat Loss on a Budget: 10 Foods to Buy In Bulk

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By Emily Saunders Costco is my absolute favorite place to shop.  Like most of us, I am way too busy to run to the store multiple times per week and I love “stocking up” on things while I am there.  We buy the majority of our protein sources and produce in bulk on a monthly… Continue reading »

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JillFit Interview with IFBB Pro Figure Competitor Cheryl Davis

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Interview by Jillian Teta I first saw Cheryl Davis while I was sitting in the audience at the NPC Elite last year. Her physique caught my eye instantly and in that moment she gained a fan in me. She won her class and the overall in that show, and I began to follow her on… Continue reading »

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30 Tips about Life, Happiness & Fat Loss

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Related: Turning 30…and 20 Things I Learned in my 20s  

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Simple Side Dish Recipe: Brussel Sprouts

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By Sara Baker Brussel sprouts seem to be one of the most disliked vegetables.  I have never really liked brussel sprouts either, or so I thought.  Then my sister made them for Christmas dinner and they were fantastic. Then I had them with a fabulous Asian meal at a new restaurant last week and loved… Continue reading »

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The #1 Reason Why You Are Not Getting Results

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“Everyone is motivated. It’s just that not everyone is motivated in the direction of health and fitness.” –Dr. John Berardi As women, we are the eternal multi-taskers: food shopping, prepping meals, cooking for the family, working on our own stuff, shuttling kids around, helping out around the house, laundry, workouts, socializing with friends, family get-togethers,… Continue reading »

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Fall Down Seven Times; Stand Up Eight

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By Jillian Teta The Arnold was this past weekend, and wasn’t it awesome to experience it, whether in person or just through the pictures? Seeing the pros at the top of their game can be inspiring, and for some people it can stir up feelings of inadequacy as they stack their own physique up against… Continue reading »

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8 Ways to Show Yourself Some Love

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As friends, daughters, moms, sisters, wives, partners, girlfriends and above all, fit women–we have our plates full. Often times we put our own needs aside for the benefit of others. Such is the way of the Super Woman. But when was the last time you did something nice for yourself, for you and only you?… Continue reading »

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35-min Advanced Treadmill Interval Workout

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By Emily Saunders Over the past few years I have developed a self prescribed case of Cardio ADD.  I used to be a long distance runner slogging on and on for 10 plus miles, but now I get bored on the treadmill if I am not changing things up every couple of minutes.  I enjoy… Continue reading »

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My Biggest Fear or My Greatest Gift?

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If you have been reading this blog for a while, you know that in the past (and even on my most insecure days now), I have battled with my legs. If you are new to the blog, read the history of the relationship here Soooo, you can imagine my apprehension at being called by my… Continue reading »

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Jill, should I compete again?

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Just got this email (printed with permission): Hi Jill,  I really love your blog and have been following you for a while now. I finally found the courage to reach out to you and ask about a situation I have been dealing with for the past year. Last May, I did my first bikini competition,… Continue reading »

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Back on the Contest Prep Train: Getting Your Mental Game Right

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By Jillian Teta It’s almost March here in NC, and that means a few things: we are starting to have some warm days, the daffodils and hyacinth are popping out of the ground, the days are getting longer, and I’ve started my contest diet for the first few shows of the season. I’ve been competing… Continue reading »

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