{"id":94580,"date":"2014-01-07T06:03:28","date_gmt":"2014-01-07T11:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=94580"},"modified":"2014-01-07T14:12:34","modified_gmt":"2014-01-07T19:12:34","slug":"3-to-read-books-from-jillian-bob-and-dolvett","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/01\/3-to-read-books-from-jillian-bob-and-dolvett\/","title":{"rendered":"Jillian vs. Bob vs. Dolvett: How the 3 Biggest Loser Trainers&#8217; Books Compare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On the show, the three trainers on<em> The Biggest Loser<\/em>\u00a0join forces to help contestants lose weight. However, off camera Bob Harper, Jillian Michaels and Dolvett Quince have very different approaches for helping the at-home loser achieve better health. The trainers showcase these different weight loss formulas in book form:\u00a0Bob and Jillian have each written multiple best-selling books \u00a0and Dolvett just released his first, &#8220;The 3-1-2-1 Diet: Eat and Cheat Your Way to Weight Loss\u2014Up to 10 pounds in 21 Days&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/01\/3-to-read-books-from-jillian-bob-and-dolvett\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-94652\" alt=\"BLTrainers\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/BLTrainers-e1389118614824.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With three different perspectives from three different, talented celebrity trainers how is a person to choose which book is right for them? Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the main ideas from each trainer&#8217;s most recent read. Chances are one approach will sound like the best one for you!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/01\/3-to-read-books-from-jillian-bob-and-dolvett\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94654 alignleft\" alt=\"images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/images.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/images.jpg 225w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/images-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bob Harper&#8217;s &#8220;The Skinny Rules&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this 2026 bestseller, &#8220;<strong><a title=\"The Skinny Rules\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diets\/bob-harpers-the-skinny-rules\/\">The Skinny Rules<\/a>&#8220;<\/strong>, Bob outlines a list of twenty different rules to follow in order to be successful in weight loss. Some of those rules include: <em>Drink a large glass of water before every meal, Eat protein at every meal<\/em> and <em>No carbs after lunch<\/em>. Bob also includes his thoughts about eating certain foods at the <em>right <\/em>time of day. This <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0345533127\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0345533127&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwweasyfreesc-20\" target=\"_blank\">book<\/a> <\/strong>is strictly about what to eat (and not eat) and does not include specific recommendations about exercise.<\/p>\n<p>Pros:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Book includes 98 pages of healthy recipes<\/li>\n<li>Four weeks of meal plan\/meal ideas are included for both men and women<\/li>\n<li>Plan allows for one splurge meal per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daily calorie allowance is very low (1,200 for women and 1,500 for men) and does not take the individual&#8217;s body mass into account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div id=\"r1PostCPBlock\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/01\/3-to-read-books-from-jillian-bob-and-dolvett\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94655 alignleft\" alt=\"imgres-1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/imgres-1.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/imgres-1.jpg 225w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/imgres-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>Jillian Michaels&#8217;s &#8220;Slim for Life&#8221;<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Jillian Michaels wrote &#8220;<strong><a title=\"Slim for Life\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diets\/slim-for-life\/\">Slim For Life<\/a><\/strong>&#8221; in 2026\u00a0to cut out the confusion and create a simple plan for diet and exercise. In this <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0385349246\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0385349246&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwweasyfreesc-20\" target=\"_blank\">book<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0she covers topics such as eating, exercising, grocery shopping, staying motivated, and dealing with stress. Various point values are assigned to various ideas and actions related to the topics covered so that the reader can easily see what is most important to focus on. For example, Jillian is an advocate of cutting out the &#8220;chemical crap&#8221; from your diet, including artificial sweeteners and colors, high-fructose corn syrup and growth hormones.<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Pros:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A summary of the point values is provided at the end of each chapter as an easy checklist to follow<\/li>\n<li>Jillian provides a simple formula to\u00a0determine how many calories you should consume each day, based on gender, height, weight, and age<\/li>\n<li>Diet myths and easy calorie cuts are detailed throughout the book<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Although several ideas for exercise are listed, a detailed plan (with images) is not included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/01\/3-to-read-books-from-jillian-bob-and-dolvett\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94660 alignleft\" alt=\"images-2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/images-2.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/images-2.jpg 225w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/images-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>Dolvett Quince&#8217;s &#8220;<strong>The 3-1-2-1 Diet&#8221;<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A typical week on &#8220;<strong><a title=\"3-1-2-1 diet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diets\/the-3-1-2-1-diet\/\">The 3-1-2-1 Diet<\/a><\/strong>&#8221; looks like this: three days of clean and healthy eating, followed one cheat day, two days of clean and healthy eating and ending with one more cheat day. Dolvett covers specific foods to <em><\/em>focus on and what to absolutely avoid on &#8220;clean&#8221; days. The <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1455576727\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1455576727&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwweasyfreesc-20\" target=\"_blank\">book<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0also includes dos and don&#8217;ts for grocery shopping and a list of staples to have in your pantry in order to make the included recipes. Dolvett also shares his 48-minute workout which combines cardio and strength training.<\/p>\n<p>Pros:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diet plan allows for almost any food to be eaten on cheat days, so you don&#8217;t feel deprived from your greatest indulgences<\/li>\n<li>Detailed photographs and instructions are provided for upper and lower-body exercises<\/li>\n<li>Dolvett&#8217;s 48-minute workout can be done at home with minimal equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calorie recommendations for men and women are generic (not based on age, weight and height) and are very low<\/li>\n<li>Food recommendations include artificially-sweetened products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u00a0Photo courtesy NBC<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nAlso Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Burn the fat feed the muscle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/burn-the-fat-feed-the-muscle-tom-venutos-best-seller-revamped\/\">Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle- Tom Venuto&#8217;s Best Seller Gets Revamped for the New Year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Jackie Warner diet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diets\/jackie-warners-this-is-why-youre-fat\/\">Jackie Warner&#8217;s This is Why You&#8217;re Fat<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"how to find the right personal trainer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/how-to-find-the-right-personal-trainer-for-you\/\">How to Find the Right Personal Trainer for You<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the show, the three trainers on The Biggest Loser\u00a0join forces to help contestants lose weight. However, off camera Bob Harper, Jillian Michaels and Dolvett Quince have very different approaches for helping the at-home loser achieve better health. 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