Judy Reyesis an American television actress, best known for her roles as Carla Espinosa on the NBC sitcom Scrubs, and as Zoila Diaz in the Lifetime comedy-drama Devious Maids... (wikipedia)
Like everyone, there are times when I just don't feel like exercising. When that happens, I'm a bit more careful with my diet. But on days I really want a treat, like chocolate, I work out a little harder. I don't believe in beating myself up for not being 'good.'
My mother was a very hard-working maid, and their stories are worth telling.
As I feel this life growing and moving inside of me, all of a sudden everything else is not as important. There's a level of perspective that is changing.
Television has been very good to me. I grew up on it, and it had quite an impact on me. I'm entertaining opportunities that are coming my way.
For years I exercised to be thinner, and I never got the results I wanted. Now I determine my weight by how my clothes feel.
As Latinas, we tend to be overly partial considering stereotypes. I'm interested in being naughty and edgy.
Something as unique as 'Scrubs' is a tough act to follow. It's hard to find something that good that you want to really make a commitment to.
For years I exercised to be thinner, and I never got the results I wanted. When I finally started working out to be healthier, I saw a transformation. I've even quit weighing myself so I don't obsess over the numbers.
I've never loved spending time on the machines at the gym. But I have discovered an exercise regimen I can dedicate myself to: yoga. It's changed my body.
Like everyone, there are times when I just dont feel like exercising. When that happens, Im a bit more careful with my diet. But on days I really want a treat, like chocolate, I work out a little harder. I dont believe in beating myself up for not being good.