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Jillian Michaels: Childbirth Would Ruin My Body

Experts miffed at Biggest Loser trainer's comment

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 23, 2010 9:09 AM CDT

(Newser) – Jillian Michaels probably should have thought twice before telling Women’s Health magazine she’ll never give birth…because she “can’t handle doing that to my body.” The Biggest Loser trainer is now under fire for her comment, and the feel-good bit about adopting that she added seems a bit tacked-on: “When you rescue something, it’s like rescuing a part of yourself.” What part exactly? Perhaps her firm abs.

“She is teaching people about body image and self-esteem,” one therapist tells Fox News. “If this is how she truly feels, she should seek counsel before coaching others on issues of body image.”

Jillian Michaels is shown on the May cover of Women's Health.
Jillian Michaels is shown on the May cover of Women's Health.   (Women's Health)
Jillian Michaels arrives at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Jillian Michaels arrives at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Calif.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
In this Oct. 26, 2009 file photo, personal trainer Jillian Michaels speaks at the Women's Conference 2009 Night at the Village at The Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.
In this Oct. 26, 2009 file photo, personal trainer Jillian Michaels speaks at the Women's Conference 2009 Night at the Village at The Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.   (AP Photo/Katy Winn, file)
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sailor86
Apr 23, 2010 11:59 PM CDT
If they don't like what she has to say, change the freakin' channel. She is only what you make of her.
summerfairy
Apr 23, 2010 11:30 PM CDT
I have heard with my own ears women say they got pregnant for a thousand reasons you all would be appalled about. One did it so she "could eat all she wanted and not worry about it".

What this lady is saying makes about as much sense, but it least she is not having a baby that will suffer for it.
Disillusioned
Apr 23, 2010 11:13 PM CDT
": “When you rescue something, it’s like rescuing a part of yourself.” What part exactly? Perhaps her firm abs. "........... Actually the part she wants to save is a bit lower me thinks, here is a map to that region ( Y )
 

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