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" Pregnancy is magical, I've never felt more connected to my body. "
Mary Helen Bowers
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" Nail polish is like the icing on the beauty cake. "
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" 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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" I find that healthy eating makes me feel happier, stronger, and more confident. "
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" Because I dieted so much in the past, I just can't diet again. It's something I don't want to do and I don't even know if I am capable of. I think it's a much healthier and happier way to live. "
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" Mid-afternoon, I snack on Greek yogurt with nuts or a green juice from Juice Press. "
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" The key to building long muscle as you swim is stretching arms far ahead of you in the water, sort of like a swan. "
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" I'll buy a special occasion dress even if I don't know when or where I'll wear it. "
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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. "
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" I've found the entire process of being pregnant to be such a miraculous, beautiful time. "
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" Ballet Beautiful is a workout that transforms the body without overtaxing the system or joints. "
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" Generally, I snack on lots of fresh fruit and raw nuts, such as almonds. "
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Fresh
" I love berries, greens, and salmon. "
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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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Eating
Red
Burger
" When you dance, you engage your abs in every step. "
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" I launched Ballet Beautiful not long after finishing at Columbia and met Natalie Portman shortly after. We began training and preparing her for her role in 'Black Swan.' From there, I continued to build and expand the method itself along with the business, always looking for ways to share the workout with others around the world. "
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Business
Training
Beautiful
" It's important to remember that life is hectic and unpredictable. "
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Important
" Stretching before and after every workout keeps muscles supple and helps elongate the lines of a ballerina's limbs. "
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Stretching
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" It's empowering to find a workout that builds strength and grace. "
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Strength
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" I want my workouts to feel like a luxury, a way to pamper yourself and add a beautiful dimension to your everyday life. "
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Feel
" For ballet dancers, style is about melding personal expression with physical form. "
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" I think most people don't need as much cardio as they think they do. "
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Think
People
" I try and get as much sleep as I possibly can, although it's harder with a baby. "
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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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" Rather than thinking about what not to eat, I like to focus on what I can eat to look and feel my best. "
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Feel
" I love how chic yet simple ballet style is for everyday dressing. "
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" I don't believe in depriving myself; it's an unhealthy state of mind. "
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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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" You won't find me in a sports bra and low-slung leggings. "
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" Any exercise is better than nothing, even if it's only five minutes. "
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