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“I love how chic yet simple ballet style is for everyday dressing.”
“Generally, I snack on lots of fresh fruit and raw nuts, such as almonds.”
“When you dance, you engage your abs in every step.”
“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.”
“Ballet was just something that I always wanted to do.”
“I love white linens and walls mixed with antique Victorian furniture.”
“My approach in general is to take really great care of my skin, but I try not to overdo it and not use too many crazy products.”
“Ballet Beautiful is a workout that transforms the body without overtaxing the system or joints.”
“I live in my Ballet Beautiful street shoes.”
“I sometimes wash my face at night with Cetaphil, which I like because it's a really gentle face wash.”
“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.”
“I'll buy a special occasion dress even if I don't know when or where I'll wear it.”
“I love nuts and popcorn with olive oil and sea salt.”
“I'm from North Carolina, so I am really picky about my fried chicken.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Making fitness a priority will energize you, make you look and feel better, and help diffuse stress.”
“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.”
“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.”
“I don't believe in depriving myself; it's an unhealthy state of mind.”