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" On weekends, I do brunch at home: whole grain bagels, lox, avocado, eggs, and organic bacon. "
Mary Helen Bowers
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" Before founding Ballet Beautiful, I was a ballerina with the New York City Ballet. "
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" A lot of people think the body is just about genetics, but the right approach can change its shape. "
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" When you're not experiencing your food, that's when it's harder to pay attention to when you're full, and that's what being satisfied really means. "
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" The changes that your body goes through during pregnancy are so radical, I've really tried to embrace and celebrate my new body, and hopefully I can encourage other women to do the same. "
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" By continuing to work out and dance while pregnant, I feel a double reward from maintaining my normal routine but all the while knowing that baby is sharing in my day. "
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" One of the things I found as a dancer is that you're trying to perfect your body but also protect it and keep it injury-free. When you work against your own weight, you're still building lean muscle and bone density, but you're in a safer zone. "
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" I live in my Ballet Beautiful street shoes. "
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" When you work out a lot, it's so important to eat the right foods. "
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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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" 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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" A few times a week, I'll put on La Roche-Posay's Active C Facial Moisturizer. That's probably my favorite cream. It clears up my skin a bit and provides more of an anti-wrinkle element. "
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