Quotes from Camila Alves

Before a shoot, I'll watch what I eat. During the shoot, I watch what I eat. Afterwards, the first thing I do is go have a steak and French fries.

Life is not supposed to be easy. Stop working so hard to make it that way. Go ahead and handle it!

I got my green card and everything through my work, even before marriage or anything like that, so you really have to follow the rules and do everything the right way to be able to accomplish that, so it was big... I had my green card for so long.

I'm like half Brazilian and half American now.

I just throw on foundation and under-eye concealer, then dust bronzer on my cheeks so they look defined.

I have a really hard time finding good denim.

I think the only time that I worry about looking good is on the red carpet.

We're just like a regular family.

I don't like exercising; I'll be honest with you.

It was a really big deal to become an American citizen the right way. You have to work really hard, and it is such an honor to be able to say that.

In my 20s, I wanted to be hot; now I want to be healthy.

I love ice cream, and I love chocolate.

I love wearing my hair curly, but turning the curling iron all the way up creates curls that look really made up and artificial.

I come from a simple background, so I couldn't call my father and say, 'Come pay my bills,' so I had to get out there and work.

A lot of the time, you see something really beautiful, but if you don't have the perfect figure and are a really small size, it won't work well for you.

I've never been a size 0.

When I had my first child, I started to try and make fresh food for him daily, and I became frustrated with the amount of work - and time - involved in making baby food at home.

I have vintage things that I got nine, 10 years ago, and every time I clean my closet, I can't get rid of them. I think, 'I will never find this again!'

I never understood when people go, 'Oh my gosh, it's so easy being pregnant.' No, it's hard. It's the most beautiful thing, yes, but it's hard.

I am very proud to say that America is my home! I have so much respect for this country and the people in it. I'm so grateful that you guys have taken me in with care and respect.

I loved seeing my mom put her own twist on years-old family recipes and also create new dishes. This made me develop a passion for cooking at a young age and would eventually inspire me to prepare meals and host wonderful family dinners.

As a mom of three young kids, it's difficult to reserve a big chunk of time for shopping, so I try to get my gifts little by little throughout the year. I think this is especially helpful for those of us who are budget conscious.

We're like a travelling circus... We're always on the go.

Embrace yourself and do what you can to look and feel your best. Don't put on so many fashion trends that create a ridiculous style statement. Pick and choose what feels good, and flatters your own body.