It's not realistic to say never eat sugar, but I try to limit my sugar as much as I can to buckwheat honey and dark chocolate, which I love. — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share Image
Have something that you enjoy, that satisfies you. For me, that is dark chocolate, red wine, and cheese. But make room in your life for vegetables and whole grains to nourish your body. — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share Image
The image of a pregnant woman embracing her figure and really putting it out there can be scary to some people, but I don't… — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share
The idea for 'Ballet Baby' started when I was going through my own pregnancy. — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share
I've been so fortunate to have had such a healthy, easy pregnancy and have been incredibly active the entire way through. My favorite part… — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share
For ballet dancers, style is about melding personal expression with physical form. — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share
I'll buy a special occasion dress even if I don't know when or where I'll wear it. — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share
Ballet Beautiful has made my pregnancy a joy. I've avoided back pain and swelling by keeping my core strong and body moving. — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share
If you don't have the time or money to get to the gym, work out at home. It saves tons of time and makes… — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share
Because I dieted so much in the past, I just can't diet again. It's something I don't want to do and I don't even… — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share
A simple ballet wrap sweater heats the back muscles but is easy to put on or take off without disturbing a dancer's makeup or… — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share
I launched Ballet Beautiful not long after finishing at Columbia and met Natalie Portman shortly after. We began training and preparing her for her… — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share
One of the things I found as a dancer is that you're trying to perfect your body but also protect it and keep it… — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share