Yesterday I got to meet Jillian Michaels, from The Biggest Loser (and the famous-for-causing-copious-amounts-of-pain Shred video). So some of my favorite local bloggers and I eagerly slapped on our sneakers and took a little road trip up to NYC (after hitting the stores to find a cute workout outfit, since what we had in our closets could not be worn in public.)
Warning: when you are in a gym and there are cameras and Jillian Michaels is standing there and someone says "Let's go, ladies!" you may feel a little lightheaded.
So how on earth did I end up in a room with Jillian Michaels? Jillian is launching a new workout game for Wii, Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010. Beth from RoleMommy hosted this terrific event where we got to preview this new game! The game looked like a great thing to add to your workout arsenal - this is NOT another workout video. You can personalize your workouts, change them up (as opposed to doing the same dvd workout over and over) and even keep track of your weight loss resolutions and goals. It comes out in October and I can't wait! I'll tell you all about it, promise! No gory details spared ;-)
As with every blogging event I've been to, the best part was the terrific people I got to meet! Like Amy from Selfish Mom, Kim from Traveling Mom, Isabel from AlphaMom, and Esti from Prime Time Parenting, Jane from MomGenerations and Katja from Skimbaco Lifestyle. Plus, I enjoyed getting to know Beth better (and especially to hear about her upcoming book! Stay tuned!)
Anyway, it was a great event and a lot of fun! Highlights included Jo-Lynne meeting Jillian Michaels, fitness expert, and asking her... where she got her shoes. I. Was. Dying. Hilarious! Love ya, Jo-Lynne! Thanks to RoleMommy for hosting and a shout out to the Husband for taking time off work to watch the kiddos so I could go!
Here's proof I met Jillian and survived:
(You may not believe this, but she's not scary at all in person! She was super nice and chatty and fun! She didn't yell at me once :-)
i TOTALLY want that game/program!
Posted by: misty | 17 September 2009 at 11:09 AM
So glad you came yesterday! That was fun.
I can't wait to get her program! (Now I need a Wii!) Her book on hormones and health looks interesting too.
Posted by: Sarah | 17 September 2009 at 11:37 AM
I told Hubby about this one, must get it.
Work out clothes...super cute!
Only Jo-Lynne would ask about shoes...lol
Posted by: Kellyn | 17 September 2009 at 11:42 AM