Jenna Ushkowitz Quotes

I've probably tried every fad diet in the world.

Live in the moment, day by day, and don't stress about the future. People are so caught up in looking into the future, that they kind of lose what's in front of them.

When I'm treating myself, it's a full-on burrito, all loaded up!

I always leave a box of unsalted almonds in my house. A handful of those are a good snack that should keep you satisfied.

If you're working out and taking care of your body, you don't really want the greasy food that makes you feel tired or blah. You actually crave the good stuff!

Sometimes I even work out to 'Glee' songs to keep me going.

I always had a strong support system. My parents always supported the stuff that I did.

I love the sassy skinnies; that's what I usually wear.

I'm a takeout kind of girl. Whole Foods prepares most of my meals.

I make playlists on my iPod like nobody's business!

I learned to focus and work hard and not give up. I learned that every obstacle is really an opportunity.

I started when I was in 'The King and I' when I was on Broadway when I was nine.

If I find a good pair of jeans, I'll buy two, and get them hemmed to my height, and then I'll end up wearing those two for everything.

Being in the limelight with Glee, I've definitely felt pressure to stay fit. But honestly, you have to ignore it.

I was five or six when I joined SAG, and Equity I joined when I was nine.

I wasn't a huge fan of reality shows, because I'm like 'they're taking away from the actors,' but sometimes mindless is just wonderful.

If there's something in the kitchen I like, it must be eaten. I try not to leave any snacks I wouldn't want to eat on a daily basis in the cupboard.

I can sleep anywhere. I can fall asleep standing up, literally anywhere.

At one point, I even thought, "Oh, I'll take diet pills." I tried it for one day, and I thought my heart was going to explode. It's awful, and I would never, ever recommend it.

I love that feeling of just finishing a workout and knowing I'm taking care of my body. It is such a good feeling.

When I was 17, I worked at a bagel shop - I ate so many! I was also in all the school musicals, which we rehearsed for during the afternoons.

Personally, when I don't feel like working out, I put on my workout clothes and pump up some music. It's definitely my #1 inspiration.

I'm always looking for something different to do at the gym.

Since my initials are J. U., people called me Ju. Or Jujube, like the candy.

Watching Bernadette Peters perform is like an acting class. She's amazing.

I wanted to be a vet when I was little, so it never really dawned on me that acting was my career, it sort of chose me more than I chose it.

High school isn't necessarily the best time of your life.

If you say, 'You've made it,' then you kind of come to a standstill, and I don't think any actor wants to do that.

A mistake is just a temporary pause in your plan.

At one point, I even thought, 'Oh, I'll take diet pills.' I tried it for one day, and I thought my heart was going to explode. It's awful, and I would never, ever recommend it.