“It’s simple math: You put this much food in, you burn that much working out. I gave myself three months.” |
“I thought, Okay, I’ll drink vodka instead of wine because it has less calories.” |
“Stop eating cheese and start eating kale. I eat way too much cheese. Kale is good for you, and delicious with a little garlic.” |
“I don’t really eat food in restaurants. You can never be sure what’s in it, can you?” |
“When I’m not working, I try very hard to let my hair down and have a glass of wine or two, and cook yummy meals for my family and friends. Yes, I’ve been on lots of diets, but I don’t kill myself. My fave treat is a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup that’s nice and cold in the fridge. That makes me so happy!” |
“I got on the treadmill, stopped stuffing my face and lost the weight. I cut out croissants, bagels and muffins – all the good stuff. And I went back to having a salad once a day and protein.” |
“I am normal. I have ‘fat days,’ and I’m never going to be 5″11′ and 120 pounds. I’m not really the type of girl who goes jogging at 6 a.m., but I eat well and I walk a lot.” |
“I’m addicted to sushi, and I always ask the chef to make rolls with half the rice.” |
“I try to eat as organically as possible. I don’t eat candy because I don’t think there’s any energy in it.” |
“I’ve learned not to eat a huge portion just because it’s on my plate.” |
“When I’m in the bake shop, I eat critically and analytically. I’ll take one bite and throw it away. But when my husband and I started eating oatmeal for breakfast every morning, 10 pounds just dropped off.” |
“Going seven hours without food isn’t the way to maintain your weight or your energy levels.” |
“No bread. No butter. No wine. Eat half of whatever is placed in front of me except for dessert. Eat one bite of dessert. When I was observant, I did not gain weight. When I bent my rules, my waistband tightened, particularly during the pasta years.” |
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