Lazy doesn't exist. Lazy is a symptom of something else. The person who can't get up off their butt is just a person who's depressed. It's usually a pervasive lack of self-worth, or a feeling of helplessness.

- Jillian Michaels

Witnessing the bond between a parent and their little ones firsthand really brought home to me how much I was missing.

- Jillian Michaels

Let's just say I believe in healthy love.

- Jillian Michaels

I felt the calling to adopt. You just know in the deepest part of your being that you are meant to find this little soul and guide them through life.

- Jillian Michaels

When it comes to kids, it's just not hard to get them healthy. I don't find it hard and don't understand why people find it hard.

- Jillian Michaels

It's impossible to put yourself first when you're a mom.

- Jillian Michaels

I used to tell moms that for the sake of their well-being they had to put themselves first. But I know now that's not always possible.

- Jillian Michaels

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.

- Jillian Michaels

I only eat healthy food, and I only want healthy love!

- Jillian Michaels

We all have to work for happiness. And you cannot listen to other people. That is the worst mistake you can make.

- Jillian Michaels

You've got to listen to the universe, to life, to God, whatever you want to call it. Because its going to speak to you.

- Jillian Michaels

I completely appreciate the importance of fathers but millions of children are without loving homes. I think a child is lucky with one parent who truly loves her.

- Jillian Michaels

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

- Jillian Michaels

My agenda is trying to help people live a better life.

- Jillian Michaels

Sometimes you've got to make your work and workouts co-exist.

- Jillian Michaels

Life has a way of working out the way it's meant to.

- Jillian Michaels

You can look for external sources of motivation and that can catalyze a change, but it won't sustain one. It has to be from an internal desire.

- Jillian Michaels

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.

- Jillian Michaels