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" I live in my Ballet Beautiful street shoes. "

Mary Helen Bowers

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

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" I sometimes wash my face at night with Cetaphil, which I like because it's a really gentle face wash. "

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" I've found the entire process of being pregnant to be such a miraculous, beautiful time. "

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" Generally, I snack on lots of fresh fruit and raw nuts, such as almonds. "

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" I think being in the right mindset is a huge challenge for women, who often take an all-or-nothing approach to working out or eating well. "

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" Ballet opens up the chest and the arms and elongates the body, so you carry yourself straighter. That's so important for a model. But also every woman. "

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" 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. "

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" I've been so fortunate to have had such a healthy, easy pregnancy and have been incredibly active the entire way through. My favorite part is feeling the baby move - but the entire process is such a miracle. "

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" I don't let my wardrobe dictate my diet. "

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" The image of a pregnant woman embracing her figure and really putting it out there can be scary to some people, but I don't let that stand in my way, and I don't think other women should either. "

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" A calming place, where you can go to escape it all and just focus on your body, is so wonderful to have. "

Mary Helen Bowers

" If you don't have the time or money to get to the gym, work out at home. It saves tons of time and makes life more efficient. "

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" When you dance, you engage your abs in every step. "

Mary Helen Bowers

" I find that healthy eating makes me feel happier, stronger, and more confident. "

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" Ballet Beautiful has made my pregnancy a joy. I've avoided back pain and swelling by keeping my core strong and body moving. "

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" Even if you're having a snack, enjoying it in a beautiful teacup or on a lovely plate makes it feel like more of an event. "

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" I love berries, greens, and salmon. "

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" To look and feel your best, it's essential to work out, eat well, and make sure that you are also drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep. "

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" Rather than thinking about what not to eat, I like to focus on what I can eat to look and feel my best. "

Mary Helen Bowers

" I'm very sensitive to salt. I always see and feel a big difference in my body when I eat it, so I try to consume salt in moderation. "

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" A simple scoop-neck leotard highlights a ballerina's swanlike neck and elegant posture, both rooted in a powerful core. "

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" I train a lot of celebrities, including a lot of women who work for Victoria's Secret as Angels. "

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" It definitely wasn't cool in junior high, when everyone else is trying out for cheerleading, to have a life consumed by ballet. "

Mary Helen Bowers

" My body needs a lot of protein because I exercise so much. I eat dairy, meat, and gluten, but I stay away from white flour, sugar, and processed foods. "

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" An all-white space has a purity that is refreshing and serene. "

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" Any exercise is better than nothing, even if it's only five minutes. "

Mary Helen Bowers

" The muscles that are used in Ballet Beautiful are similar to those used in classic ballet. They're also muscles that don't get used very often, which is why it burns so much. "

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" Have something that you enjoy, that satisfies you. For me, that is dark chocolate, red wine, and cheese. But make room in your life for vegetables and whole grains to nourish your body. "

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

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