Quotes from Jenna Ushkowitz

Personally, when I don't feel like working out, I put on my workout clothes and pump up some music. It's definitely my #1 inspiration.

When I was on Broadway when I was little, I remember always driving through Times Square with my dad to the theater. Now when I go back, you can't even drive on Broadway in the 40s. New Times Square is too touristy to me.

Being in the limelight with 'Glee,' I've definitely felt pressure to stay fit. But honestly, you have to ignore it.

I'm not a girl to wear a lot of bright color, but including a touch of color can pull an outfit together. I'm from New York and wear a lot of black, and color is refreshing.

I love the sassy skinnies; that's what I usually wear.

Since my initials are J. U., people called me Ju. Or Jujube, like the candy.

I love that feeling of just finishing a workout and knowing I'm taking care of my body. It is such a good feeling.

I make playlists on my iPod like nobody's business!

Gym traumaramas can happen to anyone. One time, I brought a packet of papers to read while jogging on the treadmill. Right when I was in the middle of my run, I dropped them and they flew everywhere! Pages went flying all over the place and got in the way of other people working out.

When I'm treating myself, it's a full-on burrito, all loaded up!

I always leave a box of unsalted almonds in my house. A handful of those are a good snack that should keep you satisfied.

Healthy foods are great, but it's important to keep your body active. Your muscles only get stronger and build more endurance for everyday things if you're moving and get the blood pumping. Exercising stimulates certain brain chemicals and can put you in a better mood!

I get a lot of fan mail from girls. It's interesting because it's not just the U.S. - you get things from people all over the world. They send these postage stamps and you're like, 'Where do you live?' It's crazy. I'll get letters from the troops, too.

Instead of trying crazy diets now, I just live by a few easy rules: I try to stay away from white flour as much as I can - I go for grains and brown rice instead, and I pick lean meats, like chicken or turkey, over red meat most of the time.

If you say, 'You've made it,' then you kind of come to a standstill, and I don't think any actor wants to do that.

If there's something in the kitchen I like, it must be eaten. I try not to leave any snacks I wouldn't want to eat on a daily basis in the cupboard.

When I was 17, I worked at a bagel shop - I ate so many! I was also in all the school musicals, which we rehearsed for during the afternoons.

I can sleep anywhere. I can fall asleep standing up, literally anywhere.

I was five or six when I joined SAG, and Equity I joined when I was nine.

I started when I was in 'The King and I' when I was on Broadway when I was nine.

If you're working out and taking care of your body, you don't really want the greasy food that makes you feel tired or blah. You actually crave the good stuff!

I always say leave things at the door. Whether it's at your audition or at your house, leave the problems of the day away. Keep persevering, stick to yourself. Don't do what other people ask, do what you want!

I learned to focus and work hard and not give up. I learned that every obstacle is really an opportunity.

I went to performing arts high school, and I took dance and acting every day. Then, I went to Marymount Manhattan College and I have a B.A. in acting, with a concentration in theater performance and a minor in musical theater. I studied there for three years.