‘KARATE CHANGED MY LIFE’

Being on her own helped Michaels to become more independent and introspective.

“I learned a lot being on my own,” she says. “I grew up. I had to make money. I learned how to make decisions that are right for me.”

‘KARATE CHANGED MY LIFE’

One of those “right decisions” was taking a martial arts class — something which literally changed her life.

“Karate saved my life,” she says. “It all stopped the day I broke two boards with a kick.”

Armed with a newfound self-confidence and a fitter physique, Jillian became a certified fitness trainer, and auditioned for The Biggest Loser. After starring on the hit reality TV show since 2004, Michaels branched out by writing fitness books, releasing her own fitness DVDs and starring in her own spinoff, Losing It With Jillian. [see slideshow below]

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