A 'diet' is simply an individual's eating regimen: it doesn't have to mean the restrictive plan we've come to associate this word with.

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.

More than anything, having adventures with my siblings and spending time with my family and my husband make me happy.

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

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.

A wholesome family is one where there is a lot of love. It's living by example. It's acceptance of people at their core, but it's also pushing each other to be our best selves and try things we might not be good at.

My mom is a great cook, and family dinners were a must growing up, even if that meant eating at 10 p.m. when my dad got home from the hospital. It's where we did our family bonding.