Quotes from Mary Helen Bowers

I adore the tapestries at the Musee de Cluny in Paris!

I live in my Ballet Beautiful street shoes.

Ballet is an incredible art, but it can be a bit elitist, which is a really big turn off to me.

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.

It's not about having a perfectly sculpted figure; it's about feeling healthy, fit, and confident.

You won't find me in a sports bra and low-slung leggings.

It's not realistic to say never eat sugar, but I try to limit my sugar as much as I can to buckwheat honey and dark chocolate, which I love.

My body needs a lot of protein because I exercise so much. I eat dairy, meat, and gluten, but I stay away from white flour, sugar, and processed foods.

I'm from North Carolina, so I am really picky about my fried chicken.

I don't let my wardrobe dictate my diet.

I sometimes wash my face at night with Cetaphil, which I like because it's a really gentle face wash.

I think most people don't need as much cardio as they think they do.

Audrey Hepburn was always so chic, simple, and beautiful.

I love how chic yet simple ballet style is for everyday dressing.

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.

For the hair, a few French hairpins and a tortoiseshell clip will dress up any bun!

I had the opportunity to train with Natalie Portman for 'Black Swan,' and the program we created was intense and involved a lot of travel.

Ballet Beautiful has made my pregnancy a joy. I've avoided back pain and swelling by keeping my core strong and body moving.

The key to building long muscle as you swim is stretching arms far ahead of you in the water, sort of like a swan.

Even if it's snowing or raining, I'm always wearing sunscreen.

My style is a little '70s and classic old Hollywood. I incorporate a lot of vintage, bohemian blouses paired with a good wedge.

Nail polish is like the icing on the beauty cake.

I love nuts and popcorn with olive oil and sea salt.

Posture has such a big impact on the way people perceive you.