You can tell your kids they are perfect and don't need to change - which could cause insecurity when they recognize their own shortcomings - or tell them they are terrible, which would undermine their sense of self-worth and confidence. There's a happy middle ground.

I have been very, very lucky because I have my health, a wonderful husband, family, and friends, and I get to do what I love.

My dad, who is a heart surgeon, works with many adult patients who did not take good care of their bodies in their formative years. He is able to teach them how to break old eating and exercise habits and reshape their bodies, but not without a great deal of resistance.

Food is medicine! We have forgotten that!

Growing up in my family, it wasn't important that we always be the best; it was important that we were going to try to be our best and give it our all.

Don't make a different meal for every person, but make buildable meals. And, I do this with my kids, try to expand their palates gently.

Keeping stationary drains your brain, but moving around shows you new things, new inspiration, and keeps the blood moving.