Jillian Reville

Jillian Reville was a formidable competitive IFBB pro athlete. Narrowly focused for over 11 years on her sport as a female physique competitor. Her dedication is unparalleled. Then one day she just flipped a switch. It was time for a change. And just like that, she was done. Listen to this story of struggles, overcoming, flirting with death and emerging like the phoenix from the ashes.

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SHR # 2362 :: Catching Up With Jillian Reville

Show Notes:

[4:35] Jillian lost her vision while competing at the Olympia.

• It turned out to be a stroke with PFO as the underlying cause.
• People with migraines may want to get screened for a PFO.
• Jillian had a heart surgery.

[11:00] She got back into the gym 3 months after the surgery.

• Training kept her sane during a divorce.

[16:20] However, Jillain is no longer training for bodybuilding.

• In December of 2017 she developed pneumonia.
• She just started back training, and she is doing orange theory.
• Competing had turned into a stressor instead of stress relief.
• She has cut back on animal protein intake. She eats animal protein once a day now.

[37:11] Jillian now runs a business as a colon therapist.

[39:03] She had a colon blockage from taking too much psyllium fiber.

• She ended up becoming a colon therapist and bought the business from her mentor.
• The business has a wide spectrum of clients.
• Miralax does more damage to the body than it helps.

[42:13] Analyzing fecal matter.

• Takes the guesswork out of what foods you should avoid.
• Your stool should be firm and cylindrical.

[43:45] “I don’t look. I just flush….. What are you doing!?”

[44:45] Jillians current perspective on bodybuilding.

• She only follows men’s open.
• She feels that women’s physique has gone overboard.

[47:07] Bodybuilding is a full time job.

• The dues are extremely expensive. Competing is also very expensive.

[50:34] Jillian feels that pushing her limits is not worth it anymore..

[57:55] Jillian can see having children in her future. She would also like to be a detox counselor.

Show Transcript SHR # 2362 :: Catching Up With Jillian Reville