Set yourself up for success from the very beginning and then focus on maintaining that success.

Even when you have doubts, take that step. Take chances. Mistakes are never a failure - they can be turned into wisdom.

Right now I'd love to be sitting on a Greek island somewhere because of being Greek American, eating great octopus salad and some fantastic lamb. Or sipping a little ouzo. I think the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest... Lots of nuts, vegetables, fruits, fresh fish, lean meats, yogurt.

Set yourself up for success from the very beginning and then focus on maintaining that success.

I am climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa this Summer as a personal physical goal for myself, but also as a way to bring on sponsors and raise awareness and funds to help benefit the programs and initiatives of Chefs for Humanity.

If eating out, order your meal and ask the server to wrap up half of the portion to take home with your for the next day, keeping your portion size in check, and stretching your dollar into two meals.

I know growing up as a young gay person how much you hate yourself, how much you already think you're different.