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“I used to starve, then binge, and I was 25 pounds heavier.
I tried every diet from Beverly Hills to South Beach.
Any diet that says to limit eating watermelon but processed protein bars are good means we’ve become stupid.
NowI eat what I craveand ensure I’m having a balanced variety.”
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“It’s the best forgetting flat abs.
Ido yogatwo or three days a week for myself and for my state of mind.
I’m not all caught up in my body anymore.
How often am I strutting around naked?
I exercise to get the kinks out, to feel healthy and to keep things not jiggly.”
“Years ago, on a trip to Italy, I decided that I wasn’t going to diet.
I was going to try everything and still fit into my jeans when I got back.
It was really revolutionary for me.”
“It’s definitely not about being the skinniest woman in the room.
People are attracted to confidence.”
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Right now, I’m looking for some peace.
I’m not really sure what I’m doing anymore with reality TV.
I experienced a miscarriage on TV.
I didn’t need that."
Realize there is no perfect.
“I’m confident because I know there is no ‘right’ way of doing things.
So I stay in my own lane and do what I do.
The more you see that your ideas work, the stronger you’ll feel.”
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Make your own rules.
“Martha Stewart told me that women in business don’t cry.
I say crying’s fine as long as you’re doing your job.
And obviously, whenyou’rethe boss, do whatever the hell you want!”
Don’t go into debt.
“I wasanxious about moneybut still spent too much on dumb things.
At one point, I owed like $20,000.
It was suffocating.”
“It’s aboutnetworking.
I’ve always been a connector and someone who hustles.
I got onThe Real Housewivesby going to a polo match in the Hamptons, where I met the producers.
I’d rather be shot than go to one now, but I cherish theRHexperience.”
“People say, ‘Just communicate.’
That’s kind of BS.
To have astrong relationship, you have to argue in ahealthyway.
Sometimes, you’ve got to back down.
Don’t escalate things, and don’t bring up unrelated stuff.”
Don’t fake it.
“Power is not how bold you are or how much you say.
It’s aboutbeing true to yourself.
Be the person you believe you are.”
Splurge on what counts.
“If you’re fit, you don’t need to buy expensive clothes.
But don’t skimp on the essentials, likea really good bag and shoes.
you’re able to go cheap on costume jewelry, scarves and belts.”
Have your makeup done right.
“Before I could afford a pro, I’d go to the department store counter.
I said, ‘Slow down, piranha.
I plan to, and I’ll tip you, too, sodo my face.’
It cost $50 and was worth it!”
Keep the romance alive.
Wear lingerie on date nights.
“Or on special occasions.
I can’t always be a minxI need tosupport my breasts.
And I’m not comfortable in underwear that’s like dental floss up my butt.”
Find yoursex sweet spot.
“Like Nike says, Just Do It!
Figure out the pattern that works for both of you.
Jason loves it anytime, any way he can get it, so he’s happy whenever.”
Don’t overdo it.
Don’t accept defeat.
Never assume that anyone is smarter than you are.
Trust your gut, and keep it simple."
