Author: Alison Sweeney

Food

I have encouraged my kids to eat well from day one. I add flavor – herbs and spices – to everything because I don't want them getting used to starchy bland food. I also want them to experiment – they don't have to love everything but they do have to try it.

Alison Sweeney

I have encouraged my kids to eat well from day one. I add flavor – herbs and spices – to everything because I don't want them getting used to starchy bland food. I also want them to experiment – they don't have to love everything but they do have to try it.

Food

There are times like after a long day of work when the thought of an easy drive-through is enticing. But then I remember how crappy I felt when I ate fast food in the past and it inspires me to head to the grocery store or my local farmer's market and whip up an easy but healthier option.

Alison Sweeney

There are times like after a long day of work when the thought of an easy drive-through is enticing. But then I remember how crappy I felt when I ate fast food in the past and it inspires me to head to the grocery store or my local farmer's market and whip up an easy but healthier option.

Food

The number one mistake is giving pets table scraps. I made the mistake thinking I was showing my dog love by giving her food and treats. You see a tiny 4 oz. piece of cheese but for a Boston Terrier like mine that's like one and a half hamburgers. That's unhealthy.

Alison Sweeney

The number one mistake is giving pets table scraps. I made the mistake thinking I was showing my dog love by giving her food and treats. You see a tiny 4 oz. piece of cheese but for a Boston Terrier like mine that's like one and a half hamburgers. That's unhealthy.

Fitness

I recommend that people try new stuff or take new fitness classes all the time. It's important to mix up your routine not only for your body but also for your mental state.

Alison Sweeney

I recommend that people try new stuff or take new fitness classes all the time. It's important to mix up your routine not only for your body but also for your mental state.

Fitness

What's wrong with extreme dieting and hard-core fitness plans is that they don't take into account the rest of your life.

Alison Sweeney

What's wrong with extreme dieting and hard-core fitness plans is that they don't take into account the rest of your life.

Diet

Our pets rely on us entirely for their nutrition. So if you're making your own judgments that could lead to a mistake. At the same time we have more control over our pet's diet than we do with our children or with ourselves so your vet can tell you what is appropriate for your dog and you can assign them that.

Alison Sweeney

Our pets rely on us entirely for their nutrition. So if you're making your own judgments that could lead to a mistake. At the same time we have more control over our pet's diet than we do with our children or with ourselves so your vet can tell you what is appropriate for your dog and you can assign them that.

Amazing

We watch a lot of Discovery Channel shows like 'The Biggest Loser' and even 'Amazing Race.' You learn a lot about the world it's fun and nobody's interested in beating anybody down. And then the opposite: I'm a huge fan of 'Survivor.'

Alison Sweeney

We watch a lot of Discovery Channel shows like 'The Biggest Loser' and even 'Amazing Race.' You learn a lot about the world it's fun and nobody's interested in beating anybody down. And then the opposite: I'm a huge fan of 'Survivor.'

Amazing

Spinning has been such an amazing part of my exercise. I love the music the energy and the sweat. It's a tough class which makes me feel like I've really accomplished something. It's a great way to burn fat and lean out the body. An all-around win!

Alison Sweeney

Spinning has been such an amazing part of my exercise. I love the music the energy and the sweat. It's a tough class which makes me feel like I've really accomplished something. It's a great way to burn fat and lean out the body. An all-around win!

Amazing

I started running outside when I was at 'Biggest Loser.' Then I got runner's knee and thought I was never going to be able to shake it. When I overcame that and ran the L.A. Marathon it was such an amazing thing and now running is such a part of my routine.

Alison Sweeney

I started running outside when I was at 'Biggest Loser.' Then I got runner's knee and thought I was never going to be able to shake it. When I overcame that and ran the L.A. Marathon it was such an amazing thing and now running is such a part of my routine.

Amazing

With reality TV sometimes it's amazing chemistry and you get these gems that turn out to be everything you hoped and the camera loves them and they just blossom on the show. And then sometimes it's not all you envision.

Alison Sweeney

With reality TV sometimes it's amazing chemistry and you get these gems that turn out to be everything you hoped and the camera loves them and they just blossom on the show. And then sometimes it's not all you envision.