Jillian Michaels Explains Pregnancy Misquote: Endometriosis

Hmm....what's the big deal about having kids? When I see how our government seems to have vecome such a "nanny" state then that tells me I am stuck with the consequences of people who breed but don't parent well or provide for them! Why should I have to be penalized with extra taxes when I buy soda pop because soda pop makes your kids obese? Why can't you monitor their sugar intake? Don't I pay enough in school taxes for their education? Good grief.....you birthed them now YOU take care of them and leave the other tax payers alone! No - I gotta pay for your food stamps, your medicaid, your rent, your cell phone, your transportation, and then give you a tax rebate you didn't even earn because you have 6 kids you can't afford? Good grief - leave women alone who don't want to have kids!!!!!!! Stop making them think they are not "real" women unless they are "mother"!

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Frankly, after reading that Jillian Michaels will date men or womem it is obvious she is still confused at her age. She should put having children (adopting) on hold for now. Why have the children confused too? When adopted they do not have the option of rejecting selfish parents.

#8 Mary and the writer of the article share todays prize.
For most delusional effects, due to cellulite.
She injects perceived bisexuality, that is not in the interview.
Then attacks the imagined perception as if Michaels said it!
An excuse to launch into homophobia.

While in black in white the article writer can't understand english:
When asked about whether she wants kids, Michaels just skirted the issue, saying she couldn't handle doing that to her body and that she planned to adopt.

Her answer was she plans to adopt.
Do not see any skirted issue. That was her answer.

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Endometriosis can be very harmful to the reproductive system BUT, Pregnancy is the best thing for endometriosis.
I think that she got caught in a lie and she doesn't want to admit that she does not want to have kids.

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Obviously the interviewer didn't understand what Jillian meant (long road in attempting to get pregnant) because she wasn't aware of Jillian's condition... but I wouldn't care either way, anyone that really thinks their body looks the same after 2 x 9lb kids (that would be me!) is delusional and lying to themselves. I was in fantastic shape before I had my kids and even now I work out 6 days a week for 90 mins and eat nothing but organic, healthy, whole foods and although I'm at 19% body fat and in fantastic fitness shape, my body does NOT resemble my old body pre-children and I have no idea why we need to pretend that it does!? My boobs look like empty socks, I have stretch marks and loose skin and little deposits of fat in random places that I just can't lose. And again, out of my 6 day workout week, I strength train 5 days , do cardio 5 days, incorporate cross training and interval training into my workouts and usually my 1 day "off" is yoga. And as I said, no processed or fast foods, no white carbs, and nothing but lean proteins, complex carbs, lots of fruits and veg and only healthy fats... my body will NEVER be the same and pregnancy DID ruin it, and just because I'm willing to be honest about that, doesn't mean I'm at the same time inferring becoming a mother and bearing my own children (vice adopting) was a mistake or not worth it; I love my children. I know that we women are born to do the pregnancy and childbirth and breast feeding thing... but I also know we pay an enduring price for it when it comes to our bodies. Mine broke my bladder and my tail bone, I have lasting complications due to a miscarriage in there that cause me to be nauseated and have pain and cramping at certain times of the month, on top of all the other "superficial things" most of us experience.

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It's nobody's business whether this woman chooses to adopt, have children or never have children and for whatever reason(s).

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Too bad for her, but who is she, never heard of her??/

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I think everyone has a right to decide what is best in their life for their own body, so whether she chooses to give birth, adopt, or be just as she is, that is what it should be.
For those taking offense, maybe they shouldn't be so quick to judge her, or anyone for that matter.

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Why are women so reluctant to tell the truth, Pregnancy absolutely does ruin your body. If you can live with the changes having a baby does to your body then go for it. Don't hold it against other women who decide that they are not willing to accept those changes and decide not to have a baby. We women need to quit beating each other up over the decisions made by each of us!

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Some of the comments on here are ridiculous. This lady shouldn't have to explain anything to anyone. Just because her self-worth isn't wrapped up in how many babies she can have, so what? What I find far more pathetic is the women on here calling her selfish. One would think they would applaud a woman who chooses not to have kids when she doesn't want them! This is how some women are towards one another -- hateful and spiteful. Lord knows men aren't perfect, but I can't recall ever talking about another man the way some women go at each other!

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She can't get pregnant! Even though she had the sex change operation to make her a women, all the new plumbing doesn't work like a real woman's. I hope she was a better looking man then she is a woman.

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Pamela, It is not Jillians fault..just b/c she is well known doesnt mean she has to reveal everything about her personal life..it is not our business to know that she has endometriosis. And even if she had meant it as her body getting fat and stretched thats her personal feelings, pregnancy is not for all women. i hate the body i have after my kids and im having trble losing the fat and it really messes with my confidence. Also considering her job, pregnancy would get in the way. If she wants to adopt good for her. Also to those who say she is bi..nothing wrong with that, i should know since i am bi and also most women i have ever met both civilian and military are bi.

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I thought she had meant that she just couldn't handle what pregnancy does to a womans body which is her right. Pregnancy is very hard on the body and you need to be 100% committed before embarking on such an adventure.

But reading this I think it's perfectly understandable how medically she doesn't want to go through pain and surgeries in an attempt to facilitate pregnancy.

I'm glad she cleared up the mis-quote.

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This comment is a reply to a previous comment (#10 Sheila) who asked for info from a previous comment re the lousy "aftereffects" of having a hysterectomy. I would guess that I am not in her age bracket, but I have experience with this issue myself and how difficult it can be. (yet there is hope) . Since there is no "reply" button on her comment, I don't know how to respond (or even if she'd want me to). acedebterry@aol.com

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NATMAN: Did you not have anything better to do today than enter into the comments section re an article WHICH CLEARLY PERTAINS TO WOMEN'S SERIOUS MEDICAL ISSUES?

There is something very wrong with your message and with you, as proven by your ridiculous reference to Jillian Michaels sex. SHE made a statement which was taken out of context (What? you've never done that) , however, because of that, women everywhere were able to open an honest and heartfelt conversation forum about themselves and their struggles with an issue that has nothing whatsoever to do with a man.

Gee, I wonder what you really are to be so enraged about Jillian, an incredible, woman who can make a difference in the lives of women.
SHE is a strong, independent, healthy and respected. Does any of that describe you?

I realize I have better things to do than respond to your idiotic comment, but I feel better now, so thank you for that. I obviously needed a rant, so good for me.

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I believe what she has said regarding her endometriosis. I have had a cyst the size of a softball. They really hurt!!.Also,she would have absolutely no problem getting back to pre pregnancy weight. Do people really care who she dates whether man or woman? Who cares, I don't.

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I'm sorry, like Jillian or not, she made a statement that she or her management regrets and is now trying to talk her way out of it. This is her SECOND time claiming she was misquoted and her SECOND claim of meaning something different - she is full of crap or else she would have said this the first time she whined about women getting upset with her statement but she didn't, she made no mention of it. Look back at her interviews over the last few years and you will clearly see that she DID NOT mean endometriosis or any type of medical reason. It's one thing to like her, that is fine but don't let that blind you from the truth - I've liked celebs and "real life" people but found out something negative about them (or something I thought was negative, whether it be a big deal or not) and had my choice of continuing to like them or not, no big deal. Why get all bent out of shape defending them when the facts are out there, look them up, if you still think she's wonderful, fine, that's ok, but do not deny what she meant...it's ok if you still like her!

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Hello Jillian Micheals when talking to the press remeber to respond slow cause;they hear things the way they wanna hear it just to get pubilcity. Far as your Endometriosis if you really want kids wait before adopting GOD has the last say over everything!

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As a young woman I had severe endometiosis. Was able to concieve as a teen wife, but then went 5 years before I got pregnant again.Apparently the pregnancy arrested the disease, but did not cure it. After my son was born I experienced multiple problems eg. severe pain, hemorrhaging etc. No DR. could diagnose me and treated me like a nut case. Finally I had an exploratory lap and thats when the diagnosis was finally made.Parts of both ovaries had to be removed and the surgeon removed as many implants as he could. Didn't want to do a hysterectomy because of my age. ( I was only 27). I was treated with lage doses of the birth control pill until age 40 when I finally had a hysterectomy. I would't wish this disease on my worst enemy although I understand there are new treatments. A word of caution. Please don't judge anyone else until you have walked in thier shoes. God bless Jillian, she and only she knows what she can do.

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Pregnancy changes the body shape and leaves some other lasting effects in some women, but so does life in general. Some women such as the mom of 7 who has to remember to eat, and the mom of 10 Oprah had on her show are among those blessed to be able to bounce-back to a condition they are proud of. Others struggle to loose a singe pound of body fat and have a hard time adjusting to wider hip bones or a looser pelvis. Some see their bodies as "ruined" because they no longer look like they did in their early adult years.

Not having been blessed with a pregnancy I can tell you that life will ruin your body, baby or not. Breasts that never nursed will loose tone and sag. Ligaments that suport the bladder will relax to some degree or another so that you can find yourself considering incontinence treatments whether you birthed vaginally, via C-section or not at all. Joints and muscles start acting up around 40, the metabolism starts slowing down at 30. We all age, our bodies all change and break down. You can't avoid a ruined body, unless die young and leave a pretty corpse. So, if you have no barriers to babies and want to have them, don't let the fear of changes hold you back- you won't be the same in 9 months whether you have a baby or not.

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