The Biggest Loser's Jillian Michael's Admits She Doesn't Like Working Out
The Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels is in great shape. So, by looking at her, one might think, "That woman must love to work out." However, those who think that are very, very wrong. Not only does Michaels not enjoy working out, she outright dislikes it.
"I really dislike working out," Jillian admitted to PEOPLE Magazine at the recent launch event for her new 30-minute interval class at Curves gyms. "No matter what I'm doing, whether it's yoga or spinning or even my Curves circuit class, I'm like, 'Mother of God!' It's hard. And there's never a moment where it's hard and I'm going, 'Oh, I just love this!' Everything hurts."
Although Michaels has her issues with exercise, she continues to stay motivated by reminding herself of the results of her hard work. "I tell myself that I love my skinny jeans. I love playing with my kids. And I don't mean watching them play, I mean playing with them," she explained.
When it comes to a fitness plan, Michaels recommends that everyone, no matter how in shape, should work out at least four days a week. Also key is consistency, meaning if a day is missed, people shouldn't go overboard with their eating. It's all about balance.
"If you get a flat tire, you don't get out of the car and slash all three other tires. You fix the flat and you keep going. So you missed [a workout] today. Control your diet a little bit better and go tomorrow. It's that simple," she said. "If you know, 'I'm not making it to the gym today,' well, don't have a bottle of wine with your buddy and go out for Italian food that night. You just mitigate it and you jump back on the wagon."
Michael is also instilling healthy values in her daughter.
"I explain to [my daughter] why we eat healthy [foods], and I incentivize them," she says. "So for example, she loves Katy Perry, and I'll say ... 'she roars better with kale! Katy Perry loves this!' And so she's like, 'Mom, does Katy Perry like this?' I'm like, 'She hates pizza, honey.'"
Michaels added, "I also tell her, 'I want you to grow up tall, I want you to grow up strong.' She totally gets that."