During her many seasons as a 'tough love' trainer on NBC's reality weight-loss competition show The Biggest Loser, Michaels transformed countless bodies, and more importantly, she gave contestants the skill set and drive to keep the pounds off after the cameras stopped rolling. And over the years, she's helped plenty of others get the bodies of their dreams. From workout DVDs and best-selling books to countless media interviews, she's shared tons of her diet and exercise secrets with the masses. To help you accelerate your weight loss wins, we tracked down her. Pick a few below that seem like they'd fit well into your routine, commit to them for the long haul, and sit back and watch as your body transforms before your eyes—and stay that way for life!

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2 Swear off Fads'Stop turning to fad diets and use common sense. This is where so many people go wrong, from cutting out all carbs to eating only fat-free foods to fasting. It's all bull, and not only is it bull, but it harms your in the process,' Jillian Michaels warns about your chosen diet. 'The fad diets are doing way more harm than good.

They key is to master a few simple ways to exercise that will burn the most calories in the least time. And you also need to figure out how can you eat more of the good stuff and less of the bad stuff without feeling deprived so your diet regimen feels manageable.' 9 Scan for ChemicalsEven though calories are an important factor, the quality of your food plays a vital role in weight loss, too. The reason: If your body is spending time trying to process chemicals and dyes and other funky stuff found in foods these days, it's not doing what you want it to: using the food you eat as fuel. The cleaner your diet, the better your results.

It's as simple as that. Whether you're buying a bag of chips or a, read the label,' says Michaels. 'You have to be proactive about your own health in every possible way.

And if you don't know what the hell it is, you probably shouldn't be eating it.' That doesn't mean all packaged foods are off-limits, though. 10 Be ConsistentHitting the gym once and while won't give you those washboard abs and chiseled arms you desire. It's all about consistency when you're building a healthy body you'll want to show off. 'Try to go at least four times a week, and try to get in at least four half-hour routines,' says the Santa Monica native. 'Consistency is critical.' If half-hour workouts seem overwhelming, try breaking it down into two 15-minute workouts, four times per week.

As you get into better shape, you can slowly work up to 30-minute sessions. And for those day's when you hit the weight room hard, refuel with one of these! 11 Don't Drag Your FeetThe primary mistake Jillian sees people making at the gym?

Not maximize their time. 'They might be on an elliptical reading a magazine. Or they may be using the machines and resting after every exercise.

They should be doing high-intensity circuit training. If you work out in the right way, you burn calories while you work out, and you burn more calories after the exercise is over,' Jillian explained in a interview. In need of some motivation? Load your iPhone with some fast-paced jams that include phrases like 'push it,' 'I believe,' and 'work it.' According to various studies, this type of music can help you move faster and subconsciously motivates you to keep at it, which will supercharge your weight loss progress. 13 Consider How You'll FeelIf you have trouble making healthy food choices, think about how your food choices will make you feel before you put fork to mouth, suggest Michaels.

'If you're going to have a donut over or pizza over a grilled chicken sandwich, ask yourself how you are going to feel 15-minutes after you eat it, the next day when you feel bloated, the next week when you've gained weight and at the end of the year when you've gained even more. On the flip side, think about how you are going to feel if you eat the healthy food how you are going to look in a bikini next summer or in skinny jeans. Think about feeling strong, healthy, confident. You'll be more confident in the bedroom, more confident at the office.

These things are going to be far more beneficial than any piece of pizza is going to taste in the moment.' 14 Don't Throw In the TowelJust because you fall off the diet or exercise bandwagon during one meal, doesn't mean you should throw in the towel, skip your workout and down an entire sleeve of cookies. It's totally normal to fall off track from time to time.

The important thing is that you don't let it throw you off track for good. 'If you get a flat tire, you don't get out of the car and slash all three other tires.

You fix the flat, and you keep going,' says Jillian, adding: 'So you missed a workout today. Control your diet a little bit better and go tomorrow. It's that simple.' 15 Define Your WhyLosing weight isn't just about your workout routine and your diet, there's a major mental element, too, Jillian explains. It's important to pinpoint your exact reason for wanting to lose weight if you want to stay on track for the long haul.

'Identify your why, and really go into detail,' advises Michaels. 'Not like, I want better health. I don't know what that means. Maybe it's, I want to keep up with my two toddlers. I want to run the New York City Marathon. Those kinds of things. Post it everywhere, and emotionally connect to it.

Because let's be honest: Pizza is going to taste better than chicken any day of the week. However, whatever it is that matters to you, if you really care about it, it's going to matter more than pizza.' 16 Make a Date With Your ScaleResist the urge to step on the scale on the daily, which will likely just make you go crazy, and instead, weigh yourself only once a week. The key to accurate tracking: consistency. 'Use the same scale on the same day at the same time. Your weight shifts throughout the day, so what may be perceived as weight gain can be discouraging. Consistency gives you a more accurate read.

Also, waiting a week allows time for the scale to actually show your weight loss,' explains Michaels. 18 Have a Plan BBringing your lunch to the office each day is a smart move for your wallet and your waistline. If you pack your meals yourself, there's no way you'll accidentally overeat or consume any weird chemicals or nutrients you're trying to avoid. But let's be honest; even if your meal prep game is on point, life happens.

Which means sometimes you'll have to order in or grab something from a nearby. To ensure you'll be able to order something healthy in a hurry, Jillian suggests compiling a list of 'slim lunch options.'

'When I used to have an office job I'd think: 'Okay, there's the Italian place, but I can get the antipasto salad with light cheese, no salami, dressing on the side.' 20 Make Socialization ActiveIf your diet typically falls off track when you're with your friends, suggest swapping in your typical happy hour or dinner meet-ups for a yoga, spin or healthy cooking class. Or you can make like Michaels and head to the bowling alley. 'My friends and I go and it's not really a workout but it's 200 calories in 30 minutes, and that's a heck of a lot better than sitting and drinking beers. You can work activity into every aspect of your lifestyle if you try.'

And for the times when skipping a happy hour just isn't an option, skim these before heading to the bar. 21 Outsmart PlateausFirst, you were losing weight like crazy.

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The scale won't budge! 'What you need to do is give yourself a couple of days of rest and bump up your calories by 10 percent. When you lose weight quickly, your body often responds by releasing hormones to increase your appetite and store more fat.

That's a survival instinct meant to help us conserve fuel during times of famine. You can outsmart it by eating a little more and resting.

That usually helps jump-start your metabolism again,' explains Jillian. A weight loss plan that involves eating more? We're totally on board with that! 26 Pack SnacksDespite what you may have heard, your on-the-go lifestyle doesn't have to stall your weight loss progress; it's all about being prepared. 'This may seem obvious, but having some healthy options stashed for your grab-and-go convenience can make a world of difference,' says Jillian. 'Whether it's a bag of baby carrots or cherry tomatoes, organic almonds, a cheese stick, or even a 100-calorie bag of Popchips, a pre-made emergency kit can stifle the hunger pangs that often lead you to make poor food choices. Keep a few of these snacks in the fridge at work, in your car, and in your bag too.

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You'll be glad you did!' 28 Clean Your CupboardsTrying to lose with piles of junk food in your kitchen is like trying to run up a hill while carrying a car: close to impossible.

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'Dump everything you have that contains trans fats, artificial sweeteners, and high-fructose corn syrup,' instructs Jillian. And if you want to keep something to indulge in around, 'don't buy more treat food than you're going to eat in one day. Get just one calorie-controlled allotment, like a small bag of, so you can't continue to go back for more.'