Quotes from Jillian Michaels

If you have the means, I would highly recommend using supplementations for optimal health.

The fad diets are doing way more harm than good.

Everybody has haters.

I really want to train Hillary Clinton.

I change the workout every month, so you never adapt and never plateau.

Oh, God, food is a constant struggle for me. With exercise, I get my workout done, and I'm done until tomorrow. With food, I eat, and then an hour later I'm hungry again!

Strong, not skinny, is now sexy, and long workouts are a thing of the past.

Whenever I've had a rough day, I like to pour my frustration into my workouts.

When you eat a piece of white bread, think of it as putting a tissue on a fire. But if you eat something that has wholegrains, whether it's a little bit of oatmeal, a little bit of protein, it's like putting a log on the fire.

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.

I find television to be a bit like a meat grinder. It's like, you have a cow, you put it through a meat grinder, and out comes a hot dog. It's almost unrecognizable.

People will accomplish anything if they believe the goal is worth it - they are worth it and that they are capable of achieving it - and that's exactly what my 'Maximize Your Life' show will do.

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 will teach people not only how to identify their goals and dreams, but subsequently give them the tools to make those dreams a reality.

The reality is that most of the time, the more bizarre the trend, the more bogus the results.

If you don't learn from why you're in the position you're in, you are doomed to repeat it. You need to bring meaning to every setback.

Whenever you have a failure or setback, you need to take a step back and find out what you can learn from the scenario. What did you do to contribute to that failure? This way, you can make sure you don't repeat that pattern.

If I'm looking at a client, I can say, 'Oh, wow, this is where you're weak; this is what you need to work on.' I can correct her in a matter of seconds, and then she's practicing specifically on the thing she needs to work on instead of repeating the same mistakes. Having that feedback is essential for beginners.

You have to learn how to listen to your emotions, letting your internal compass guide you. Your emotions let you know when you are on and off track.

Be brave and be patient. Have faith in yourself; trust in the significance of your life and the purpose of your passion.

I'm part Bridget Jones, part Larry David. I'm shy; I'm prude.

Transformation in real life is extraordinarily incremental, and that's all I'm going to say.

The truth is that you are as unique on the inside as you are on the outside.

When it comes to the chocolate, I allow it every single day, but I only get 200 calories worth. So I work it into my daily calories. It's a candy bar. But I usually only need it after dinner.