Exercising with a trainer makes my quality of life go through the roof.

Like the old Italian saying goes, 'It ain't rocket surgery.

My parents immigrated from Italy and spent 40 days and 40 stinking nights on a boat so we didn't have to eat things like gizzards.

I eat vegetarian a lot. I buy only fresh ingredients and cook from scratch - that way, when I feel like snacking and look in my fridge, it's: 'Oh, baby carrots or chocolate soy pudding. Take your pick.

North America was ready for something other than a vanilla cooking show and we were providing the double dark chocolate fudge.

I work out four to five days a week, alternating three workouts.

Dinner is often a stew of beans or legumes, which are awesome for dieting; they give you that meaty satisfaction and both are excellent with whole grain rice or bread.