I was never obese, but I felt 'less than' because I wasn't as thin as other actresses. I totally fell for that low-fat craze. My goal was to be X jeans size or a specific number on the scale.
Alison SweeneyMy husband and I don't want Hollywood drama. I go to the market and do the dishes. I'm not treated differently because I work on TV.
Alison SweeneyWhat's wrong with extreme dieting and hard-core fitness plans is that they don't take into account the rest of your life.
Alison SweeneyI'm addicted to a really tough workout. I like to be drenched in sweat when I'm done because I feel accomplished.
Alison SweeneyI wasn't eating the right kinds of calories. I didn't know about healthy carbs such as brown rice and lentils. Now I eat small meals throughout the day: oatmeal with cinnamon to start, fruit and yogurt as a snack, and vegetables or with chicken or tuna, and a healthy carb, like a yam, for lunch.
Alison Sweeney