But over time, I began to rebuild my confidence, my self-worth, my self-esteem, my self-image. So she got me into martial arts because she thought this might be good for Jillian. And she must have known that this would give me some sense of confidence. She was thinking, “She needs an outlet,” because I was bullied in school and everything at home was just a mess. So anyway, this was an issue for me at a young age.Īnd my parents got divorced when I was about 12, and my mom had the foresight to get me into martial arts. But it was a way that I learned to relate to him. And my father had an addictive personality - food was just one of those things. Jillian Michaels: I was an overweight kid that utilized food as a coping mechanism in a myriad of ways, whether it was control or comfort, or a way to bond with my father, who also struggled with utilizing food. Where It All BeganĬarlos Watson: How did you end up becoming a fitness expert? You can find excerpts below or listen to the full interview on the show’s podcast feed. Join us on The Carlos Watson Show this week, where they discuss how she became a fitness expert, her best advice for success and her take on body positivity. You might be familiar with the personal trainer, businesswoman, author and television personality Jillian Michaels from The Biggest Loser, but that’s just scratching the surface.
