Jillian Michaels quotes

For years, I always thought it was hilarious that I was this fitness guru, because fitness was just a tool I utilized to help people improve their confidence. For me, it's never been about fitness. It's always been about helping to empower people.

I'm not sympathetic. I have zero sympathy. I understand about emotional eating, I understand how painful the process can be, but I also understand that change is possible.

I've always believed fitness is an entry point to help you build that happier, healthier life. When your health is strong, you're capable of taking risks. You'll feel more confident to ask for the promotion. You'll have more energy to be a better mom. You'll feel more deserving of love.

Think of it this way: If you got a flat tire, what would you do? Change the tire? Or get out of the car and slash the other three tires? No! Get back on the road. Don't dwell on it; don't beat yourself up. That gets you nowhere.

There is really no room in any healthy diet for trans fat, artificial sweeteners, and artificial colors in food.

The irony is that I'm actually a very empathetic person, but I don't believe in sympathy at all.

The 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.

Parenting is not for sissies. You have to sacrifice and grow up.

Gardening is not my thing. You're digging in the dirt, and then a couple of months later, something happens.

There is really no room in any healthy diet for trans fat, artificial sweeteners, and artificial colors in food.

Think of it this way: If you got a flat tire, what would you do? Change the tire? Or get out of the car and slash the other three tires? No! Get back on the road. Don't dwell on it; don't beat yourself up. That gets you nowhere.

My partner loves gardening and beekeeping and chickens and all that stuff.