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" I find that the thing that makes every body look the best is great toning, and really, really targeting the muscles, and low cardio, where you're sculpting and getting your heart rate up but not beating yourself up. "

Mary Helen Bowers

Yourself

Great

Heart

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Life

" I love berries, greens, and salmon. "

" Making fitness a priority will energize you, make you look and feel better, and help diffuse stress. "

" It's empowering to find a workout that builds strength and grace. "

" I live in my Ballet Beautiful street shoes. "

" Even if it's snowing or raining, I'm always wearing sunscreen. "

" It's not about having a perfectly sculpted figure; it's about feeling healthy, fit, and confident. "

" One of the big things, especially if you're eating out frequently, is either splitting an entree with someone or ordering a protein-heavy appetizer for an entree, like a salmon or steak tartar. If I'm dying for a burger, I'll get the burger but have it with salad instead of fries and a glass of red wine instead of a beer. "

" I don't believe in depriving myself; it's an unhealthy state of mind. "

" I adore the tapestries at the Musee de Cluny in Paris! "

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Adore

Paris

" Keep it simple. Layer your leotard with high waisted skinny jeans, legwarmers, and heels or high boots. "

" I try and get as much sleep as I possibly can, although it's harder with a baby. "

" I'm from North Carolina, so I am really picky about my fried chicken. "

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North Carolina

Fried

" I want my workouts to feel like a luxury, a way to pamper yourself and add a beautiful dimension to your everyday life. "

" I think most people don't need as much cardio as they think they do. "

" Ballet Beautiful is a workout that transforms the body without overtaxing the system or joints. "

" Ballet targets smaller muscles that you don't often use - instead of working your quads, it works the inside and the back of your leg. "

" The idea for 'Ballet Baby' started when I was going through my own pregnancy. "

" On weekends, I do brunch at home: whole grain bagels, lox, avocado, eggs, and organic bacon. "

" You won't find me in a sports bra and low-slung leggings. "

" There's no feeling like performing. It's magical, it's so rewarding, and it just feeds this special little part of your soul. "

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Magical

Feeling

" Could you physically lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks? Maybe. But there's no way you could do that in a healthy way or that you could maintain it. "

" Most of the time, even if I'm at home in my sweatpants, I probably have a pair of slippers on. "