Jillian Michaels Explains Pregnancy Misquote: Endometriosis

Even if she felt that pregnancy ruins your body because of the weight gain, it's her opinion. Pregnancy is hard on one's body. Those women need to get over it. People are entitled to their opinions.

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She makes me sweat just looking at her . She can pump my iron any day ....

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Even if she just doesn't want kids, WHO CARES??!! Let me preface this by saying I respect those who do choose to be parents, as everyone has the right to make their own decisions. But why is it that when someone doesn't want them, or wants to adopt, they are treated like some sort of freak? First, there are 9 billion people on the planet, many of them children who do not have good homes, and there needs to be at least someone out there who is willing to adopt these children. Nobody blinks an eye when people say this about the pet overpopulation... how are humans any different? Second, maybe she just doesn't want to deal with it. My husband and I made the decision not to have kids because we don't want to spend the next 18+ years taking care of someone else. A career, saving for retirement, having a clean house, and being able to travel just seems far more rewarding. You have no idea how many people give us garbage about it.. especially when they think it was all his idea, which is total bs. I don't want kids either. I never have. I am just blessed enough to have someone who agrees with me. So all those of you who want to have kids and are happy with that, I am happy for you. Just stop knocking those of us who DON'T want any.

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AMEN !!!

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The fertility issue has to do with how extensive the adhesions and inflamation are. Plus exactly where the infected area is. I went through surgeries and laser surgery and meds. The meds I took were called Danocrine. I don't wish that medicine on my worst enemy. My endometriosis came back after two months.
We finally gave up...and, yes, I got pregnant. Probably the fastest and painless labor ever. Guess it kind of made up for the pain I went through for 25 years.
After getting pregnant again and losing a baby, the doctors said "no more". A few years later, I had a hysterectomy. My doctor said I had the worst adhesions and scarring he had ever seen. Plus cysts completely covering my ovaries. Probably because, other than being pregnant and the short times that surgery and meds took it "away", I had had endometriosis for a total of 32 and a half years.
Some people have the laps and meds and get pregnant right away and sometimes, it just never works for others. I feel blessed that I have my son.

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I don't believe it. I think it's a way of back-tracking for her, and it's the only thing she could come up with. I'm guessing she was originally quoted correctly, and I think she probably has a very unhealthy mindset about what a woman should look like.

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She's such a fake.

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This video is a sad testament to where we are as a society. Who in their right mind could think this is appropriate? These children are talented, but does that mean we neglect any sense of moral responsibility to showcase it? The parents are the most responsible, but what about the dance teachers, the choreographers, the costume designer?? How did all these "ADULTS" allow this to happen?

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if you are in the early stages of endo. and they can stop your period it will help you get pregnant. i had lots of surgeries and took all kinds of pills and nothing.

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I had endometreosis for years. I was told I would never get pregnant. Two weeks before getting a hysterectomy for my endometreosis, I got pregnant though I was told my endo was so severe it was impossible. I dont listen to doctors much. I was 35 years old at the time and I loved being pregnant. I watched everything I ate and lost forty pounds when I had my son.
To all those doctors that always know whats write for you you dont
My son is well and is graduating from high school next week.
I am so proud of him.

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I was diagnosed in 2002 with PCOS, I met my husband in 2004 and we married and started ttc in June 2006. In mid 2007 we started the adoption process of two girls but that fell through 9 months into it.

Then in the summer of 2009 we started fertility drugs and the first month I got pregnant.

My son was later stillborn he was born early due to placental abruption and the fact my doctor didn't have me continue on metformin Luke was due to be born on my birthday.

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I have had 7 children and have a grandson. My oldest is 30yrs old, my youngest just turned 5. People look at me and say, "Just wait until you have kids" Meaning I won't look like I do. When I tell them I have 7 children they are floored. Where I am going with this is, yes my genetics keep me on the slimmer size. But with my last pregnancy I had pre eclampsia I got so swollen and so sick. It took a long time to get back to my pre pregnancy size but it can happen you just have to work at it. I think a lot of women just using having a baby/babys a reason to let themselves go. Personally my kids keep me running so much I have to remember to eat so I don't blow away.

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The point here,people-is that Jillian was saying that SURGERY was something she wouldn't do to her body.But the reporter was a nitwit,or decided that answer was boring-or both-and said Jillian said PREGNANCY was something she wouldn't do to her body.The media can't report anything straight.

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Even if Jillian Michael did say pregnancy ruins your body, what is the big deal? She has a right to feel that way and a right to choose not to have children for that reason. She should not have to defend or apologize for her reasons for not having children. Nor should she have to disclose personal health information. I am not a fan of Jillian. I think she is the fitness guru "du-jour" who has mistaken her popularity for wisdom and a need to offer too many lifestyle opinions. Infinitely worse than Jillian constantly sharing her ideas on how others should run their lives is the "married with children" mentality that promote their goals as the only true, good, natural, normal goals. Having children is only good if you really want them and are willing and capable to make the depth of commitment to love and nurture an innocent, helpless human being for all the years it takes to become an person of character and strength. If you are not willing to make this commitment, it would be better to remain childless.

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Not sure what she is apologizing about. There is no law that says a woman has to have a baby. If you don't want kids, don't have them. Fairly simple.

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amd52 First of I for 1 would like to apologize to Miss Jillian as i to misunderstood her comment. My daughter had the prob. as well and right after the surgery ironically she became pregnant and now has 2 daughters.. I had very bad cramps but never was diagnosed with anything other than normal. I have 3 girls, also, i flowed very heavy again drs. said that was normal i am now 52yrs old all 3 daughters have the heavy flow going on but only 1 had the endo. prob. end case i do agree woman use pregnancies as a way for weight gain.. in reality it is no excuse. Even though I only gained 19lbs 1st child then pregnant again very quickly 11 mo. between oldest 2 i gained 18lbs. and 3rd gained a half a pound. I did manage and worked at getting my body in tact it takes time and exercise an I believe pregnancy is just a cop out for people that are lazy. You can do it and you should do it. you wil fill a great deal better about yourself.... Just a thought to think about, GET ACTIVE AND GET YOUR BODY BACK my second daughter did it as well my first was heavy when she started out and is still young you can not enjoy ur child with all that weight. I tell her this all the time, please dont use this pregnancy as an excuse get to work on you as soon as you get the go ahead from you dr.

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I disagree with Jillian. I had endometriosis for many years and was told by my gynecologist that the only way to be free of it entirely was to have a hysterectomy or to become pregnant. Pregnancy removes those endometrial cells evidently. So, I think she should be woman enough to stand by her statement, which sounds exactly like something this woman would say. She may have a figure, but she could really stand to do something with her very mannish face.

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Having a child changes your body forever! I would not change having three children, nursing and 3 c-sections. However, one needs to be ready for this change. Even if you lose the weight, it is different. The trade off is wonderful. Although, no one can understand how it is until you are holding that little one. It is not until then that you realize how insignificant that perfect body is. But really... even if the comment was made-it is not directed at the rest of the world. Nothing is better than those little arms around your waist- even if it is not small anymore!

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CAN YOU SAY SELF-CENTERED AND SELFISH!!?? tHAT'S WHAT SHE IS!!

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To those that have shared your private and heartwrenching stories, THANK YOU! This is what the Internet should be for in posting and you have all humanely and respectfully shared some very valuable insight. Again, thank you and my heart goes out to all that could not have Children or suffered pain.

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