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I exercise every day. It's what makes me happy.

As a kid, I had a lot of energy; but the ballet lessons made me calm - this pleased my mother.

When I'm in the gym, I'm in the gym, and that is my focus. But when I'm not in the gym, I'm enjoying being a mom and taking care of those responsibilities .. They really do provide me with the balance that I need to be a more complete athlete.

I have less energy than I did when I was a younger parent, although I was never really a young parent.

I always feel calmer when I exercise. In fact, that's probably the main reason I exercise.

I hope I will be a calm mother; I do yoga and I meditate, and those should help.

I've always believed fitness is an entry point to help you build that happier, healthier life. When your health is strong, you're capable of taking risks. You'll feel more confident to ask for the promotion. You'll have more energy to be a better mom. You'll feel more deserving of love.

Exercise is really important to me - it's therapeutic. So if I'm ever feeling tense or stressed or like I'm about to have a meltdown, I'll put on my iPod and head to the gym or out on a bike ride along Lake Michigan with the girls.

I was a very hyper-active child and my parents just didn't know what to do with me.