You have to embrace your body, whether it's curvy or whatever you may be. You have to embrace who you are. Beauty comes from the inside not out.
Cheryl Burke
Tommy Chong is one of my favorite people in the whole wide world.
I always wear fake lashes - they just look so darn good on camera!
I've been so unlucky with dates for myself. So why not have someone else pick them for me?
I am not one of those girls who can just land in a split. I need to warm up to be flexible.
I'm putting healthy foods into my body and experiencing the benefits.
I know I'm not fat, but when people keep telling you that, you have to think about it.
I've been lucky enough that some designers let me borrow their dresses to wear to events. And companies such as So Low and Tart have given me items to wear to rehearse in. I wish I could take more credit for the clothes that I get to wear!
I did ballet at the Menlo Park Academy of Dance from age 4 to 11, but then I switched to ballroom, and I've been doing that ever since.
I'm not really good on skates. But dance shoes I can dance in!
Because I have been bullied and attacked about my body, body image has always been an issue for me.
I always lose weight - around 5 to 7 lbs. It's because of our strenuous rehearsals and long hours, which is not relatable to anybody because you're working out 8 to 10 hours a day.
I live by green tea with lemon and honey.
I started competing internationally when I was still in school. Every summer I would travel abroad to England because England was the place to be for ballroom dancing.
I had people body-shaming me when I gained a lot of weight and as a teenager, your body is going to change. To get through it, you need to have great family and friends.
Let's face it, not everyone is going to have long and lean legs. But everyone can have legs that look long and lean for their body type with the right exercises.
My mom has always said that you have to do other things besides going to school, other extracurricular activities, so she made me do everything from basketball to, well, you name it. But for some reason, dance was the thing I always wanted to go and do.
With dancing, it just brings out more flexibility, more core strength, and you definitely get a great workout.
'DWTS' really made me feel confident, and has given me a lot of just self-worth within myself and realizing that I don't need a man to be successful and that I could do a lot on my own, and have my own voice and have my own opinion.
I went through child abuse, and I also went through abuse with dating a couple of boyfriends in high school. I also have gone through a divorce.
I have tried so many fad diets, I've wasted so much time looking for a solution when it was right in front of me all along - take care of yourself, nourish your body, surround yourself with good people - you will feel good and will shine in all that you do.
It sounds crazy, but I'm so married to my work that I rarely meet new people.
I have personal experience dancing with someone who is a Republican and someone who worked for the White House.
It's important to me to have a healthy tan with so much skin showing.
In my day-to-day life, I have lash extensions.
A little moisturizer and I'm out the door. I don't even need to put on mascara anymore because of my lash extensions.
It's so hard for me to talk about this, because I owe my life to 'Dancing with the Stars.' They've changed my life completely. They're my family and it's always hard to say goodbye.
Don't underestimate the value of a great hair dryer.
Since a lot of dance movements begin and end with the legs, there is a lot of attention drawn to them. The more sculpted and toned the better!
Dancing is the best exercise. Not only is it great cardio, but it works everything, strengthening your whole body.
I've always been kind of a play-by-the-rules girl; I tend to like things structured, predictable, and sometimes even a little boring.
Dance was my escape from reality.
I believe in everything in moderation, including exercise.
I just want everyone to know you are beautiful in your own skin.
I created 'Disco Abs' so you could have as much fun getting in shape as I do.
Jazzercise classes are a fun way for me to stay fit and dance - and it doesn't require a partner.
I love all the Latin dances. I love all the upbeat, salsa, cha-cha, samba dances. I just love the music - and wearing the costumes.
I always love being able to dance with athletes because they just know how to be coached.
I dance in a three-and-a-half-inch stiletto heel - but it took me a while to get to that level. You really have to be careful not to break your ankle or twist your ankle.
I want to try new things and just see what's out there.
I've always had that naturally curvy body since I was 11 years old.
I love boxing because it's similar to dancing, you have to memorize certain moves... and it's not just challenging for the body but you have to use your brain as well.
It's like, either you're a great dancer and you're going to do great, or it doesn't come naturally to you.
There's not one second that I don't think about my dad.
Everyone always asks me how to get the most mileage out of a spray tan. I'm spoiled and I get a fresh one every week; but my best advice for the rest of the girls out there is to wax a day in advance of your spray tan.
Listen, you can never take the bedazzle away from me.
I don't necessarily view myself as a 'famous' person, I look at like Tom Cruise or Julia Roberts and think to myself, now that's a celebrity.
I still go through times when I'm down. I don't feel like I'm that strong woman that people think I am today.
There are all different types of people out there who are going to say all kinds of things, online and in real life. The important thing is to know which ones to listen to.
I'm not a yeller. But I am strict.
