I really believe that our past can really hold us back from growth, so the best thing that we can do is MOVE ON and NOT DWELL.

I feel that one of the greatest gifts you can give someone is the truth, but sometimes my words will get stuck on the way out.

Only 1 to 2 percent of adults have a real food allergy. This gluten thing is a... whatever. It's not an allergy for most people.

Just remember the letter 'S': salads, stir fries, scrambles, soups, smoothies and sushi. You can't go wrong with the letter 'S.'

Couscous is not a grain. I repeat, it is not a grain. Much like its brother spaghetti and its sister ravioli, couscous is pasta.

Everybody is constantly struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle and the ideal body, regardless of whether they're overweight.

When it comes to kids, it's just not hard to get them healthy. I don't find it hard and don't understand why people find it hard.

I have nothing against tricep kickbacks, but I'd rather have you do a skater's lunge with a kickback and get a lower body workout.

I grew up in a household where both my brothers had Type 1 Diabetes, so I was raised eating healthy food with healthy ingredients.

When you think of 'Biggest Loser,' you think of it as a TV show. But people are coming to lose weight. I take that very seriously.

The joke may be that no one likes fruitcake, but if that were the case, they wouldn't appear on store shelves every holiday season!

Having the right to happiness means having the right to earn it, not having it given to you without effort and action on your part.

For the average person at home, they should know they don't need a celebrity trainer. It's all about your habits outside of the gym.

In America, we eat until we're full, which means we usually go past the point of satiety because satiety actually follows digestion.

When friends tell you how awesome you look, drop the "I still have more to go" crap. You worked hard and you deserve the compliment!

People tend to think that metabolism is genetically predetermined. That you're either cursed or you're blessed. And that's not true.

You can make more money - you can buy a new body - but you can't buy time. If you are wasting it, make different choices. Don't wait.

If you're wanting something salty, do air-popped popcorn. That, to me, would be a healthier choice than having any kind of fried chip.

I used to tell moms that for the sake of their well-being they had to put themselves first. But I know now that's not always possible.

If you don't learn from why you're in the position you're in, you are doomed to repeat it. You need to bring meaning to every setback.

Cardio-based exercise involves moving at a moderate intensity, using many muscle groups at once. Think: walking, jogging, cycling, etc.

Don't show up late. Don't try to slide out early. Don't cheat your rep counts. And definitely, don't hold back. Leave it all in the gym!

I will teach people not only how to identify their goals and dreams, but subsequently give them the tools to make those dreams a reality.

When life kicks you in the teeth and knocks you down to the ground. Are you able to stand up and keep fighting?! That’s what it’s all about.

We are all here to look after each other. I would not be where I am, as the woman I am, without the love and mentorship I have in my corner.

We can't sit around waiting for big government, big business, big religion etc. to save us. We need to get informed and take inspired action.

Fat is merely stored energy. It is a physical state, nothing more and nothing less. It implies zero about your value as a person in this world.

You can look for external sources of motivation and that can catalyze a change, but it won't sustain one. It has to be from an internal desire.

By the time I'm 40, the hope is that I'll be solidly in daytime television and producing the various other experts we've brought along the way.

Life breaks us all, but you're stronger in the places that were broken. Or you can essentially crumble, give up, and, you know, waste your life.

You can't be a parent and say, 'I need you to be more active and I need you to eat right,' when you're still choosing to have poor eating habits.

You're dealing with people who are suiciding slowly. You've got to get to the bottom of what is psychologically motivating them to self-destruct.

You'll get a cheat meal, no question. It's not a cheat day. Every day, I indulge with something, because if I feel restricted, I'm gonna lash out.

If you wait too long between breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner, you're more likely to be ravenous and overeat and/or make poor food choices.

Celebrities might be experts when it comes to working the red carpet, but relying on them to guide your health and wellness can be a slippery slope.

I hate greens. I hate vegetables, but greens - especially in a smoothie - are a great way for a big kid like me to hide my vegetables into the meal.

You have to learn how to listen to your emotions, letting your internal compass guide you. Your emotions let you know when you are on and off track.

If youre a sugar addict like most people, you need to read Beyond Sugar Shock. This compassionate, comforting, uplifting book will change your life.

America wasn't made on blame; it was made on responsibility. Take off the training wheels in life and decide to take responsibility for your actions.

While most vegetables are good sources of fiber, greens - especially the dark, leafy variety - are jam-packed with fiber and a ton of micronutrients.

I felt the calling to adopt. You just know in the deepest part of your being that you are meant to find this little soul and guide them through life.

There are 800 some muscles, 200 some bones. Your body works in three planes of motion: arms, legs - pentadactyl limbs. That's what we're working with.

People who are at the top have no problem being vulnerable and putting themselves in a position to fail. That's why they have the success that they have.

I review all the riders for my music clients and make sure there's healthy food and snack options, like strained yogurt, fresh berries, and lean protein.

Make your plate colorful. A lot of Asian countries make it a point of having five colors present on every dish, which leads to eating nutrient-rich foods.

It's not about perfect. It's about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day, that's where transformation happens. That's how change occurs.

My mom gave me enough self-worth to carry me through difficult experiences. She was very loving and accepting. She was like, 'Whelp, you're gay? OK, cool.'

I don t have a scale; I'm not big on measurements. Until a person looks in the mirror and is happy with themselves, you have not reached your fitness goals.

I looked to my mom as an example. And this is what I try to tell so many women: that my mom had a career, and she went to the gym. She took care of herself.

You need to cultivate your passion and crystallize your vision. If you don't know where you're going, how are you going to plan a road-map for how to get there?

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