One of the easiest things to incorporate into your everyday life is plank exercises: great for your core, great for your lower back.
David Kirsch
A combination of cardio exercises on the rowing machine, treadmill, elliptical, or The Gauntlet will help blast fat in the lower half of the body.
Despite popular belief that watermelon is made up of only water and sugar, watermelon is actually a nutrient-dense food with a high amount of vitamins such as A and C, minerals such as iron and calcium, and is high in antioxidants.
A jump rope is cheap, it's portable, and you can do it anywhere.
Too much coffee can lead to belly bloat!
Clients like Kerry Washington stay energized by substituting high carb, high fat foods with a diet rich in lean protein and low-calorie, fiber-rich vegetables. These foods not only keep you trim but have an amazing impact on the shape of the body, the appearance of skin, hair, and nails.
I like quick and efficient circuit training.
I always do some sort of plank exercise - whether it's a regular plank or a side plank, I always incorporate it into my workout.
People often don't hydrate enough - they don't drink enough water. One will see marked improvement in their overall wellness, in their skin tone, even in their hair, if they hydrate enough.
Avocado is one of my favourite fruits, and my daughters and I love avocado in salads, and even in smoothies.
Nuts have gotten a bad rap because of their high fat content. But their protein, heart-healthy fats, high fibre, and antioxidant content earn them a place in your daily diet. I often say 'less is more,' and portion control is key to healthfully enjoying nuts.
If you take care of your body, it will take care of you.
I love when my hotel room has a fridge, and I simply shop at a local supermarket for things like Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, healthy cereal - like Kashi - and skim milk.
In addition to intense workouts, you need to be mindful of what you are feeding your body in order to keep it looking trim and tight.
Jumping rope is better than running because it engages the whole body.
Lunch is the meal where you put carbs in, such as lentils and beans.
If you're going to have a piece of pie, have it. I love pecan pie - but it won't be with ice cream; it won't be with whipped cream.
I have never been in a hotel - from the two-star types all the way to five-star - that does not have a gym.
You want to have fun and try new things but also shock your muscles with new workouts so that you keep your body guessing and get the maximum results from your workout.
An ordinary pushup is much more advanced and challenging performed on a stability ball.
The Swiss Ball Pike is a total-body exercise that is especially great for your core, arms, and lower back.
If you go on a calorie-reduced diet without increasing your level of exercise, at a certain point, your body will lose a little weight and then plateau. You need to trick your body to burn more fuel than you're ingesting so you can continue to lose weight.
Eating processed foods will prevent you from losing weight and shedding fat.
Most of the time, I am quite familiar with the airports from which and to which I am traveling, and I know what I can eat there. If there is any doubt, I make sure I have something in my bag. A must-have for me is pre-measured protein powder in small Ziploc bags along with a shaker cup.
Combining proteins like egg whites and oatmeal with berries is the best and most important food of the day. The mix will help energize you. And you should have it in the first 30 minutes of rolling out of bed.
To me, loving your kids means teaching them to make smart choices from an early age - not just handing over a sweet treat.
It's impractical to assume people aren't going to eat out or eat late or even have pizza occasionally. And all that's fine as long as you work out, even just for 10 minutes a day.
People tend to lean on cardio machine handles, and their posture begins to suffer.
If the mind is not healthy, you'll never get a sound body.
Ideally, we should be controlling what we eat by cooking for ourselves.
I befriend most of my clients, and I like to go out with them. I like to socialize with them: They're interesting.
Dinner should be low in caloric intake. Foods like fish and broccoli are very good choices.
You need to stick to a workout that fits into your lifestyle, targets your body issues, but also correlates to your objectives, whether you're at home, on vacation, in the office, or on the road.
I had a client who was getting ready for the Oscars, and all she ate was one meal a day - of two boiled eggs! I was able to persuade her to add some almonds and a protein shake and some vitamin supplements. It's a self-defeating strategy. You need to eat enough, particularly protein, to build lean and toned muscle in the first place.
Processed sugar - there's nothing good about it. It's a huge, huge industry, and it's poison.
Your body is smarter than you are, so you always have to stay one step ahead.
If someone is worried about bulking up their quads, they're not going to do a traditional squat. They're going to do a wide-stance squat or a plie squat, which is second position dance, opening up your legs and bringing the focus to the inner thighs and not to the quads.
If you do the treadmill or elliptical all the time, try adding the rowing machine or stair climber, maybe get a new bicycle. You want to keep it fresh.
Buffalo meat tastes just as delicious as red meat, but it comes much leaner. Because of its leanness, it also cooks more quickly.
Whole eggs are practically a perfect food.
With enough lunges and squats, your butt will stay firm till you're 80.
I have both my daughters on gluten-free diets, and you can see the difference. They are only four years old, and it definitely changes their mood. You can see that for sure.
If you have a resolution to go to the gym, it'll be a lot easier if you get a great trainer or get your partner or your work buddy or your best friend to go with you so that you're held accountable to yourself and to that other person.
Appreciating what you have accomplished can be empowering.
A boot-camp class that combines upper- and lower-body moves - like walking lunges and push-ups - gets the heart rate up quickly, burning fat and calories and toning muscles in a time-efficient way.
If you're genetically predisposed to having bigger, more muscular legs, spinning is definitely going to accentuate that, for sure.
If motivation is an issue, I would try to get out of your house to work out, not just go into the basement.
As parents, we have a responsibility to teach our family and our children everything they need to know about good health and eating and movement, and just an everyday healthy life.
Move with them, be active with them - whether it's swimming or scooting or bicycling or playing soccer. Engage your child.
We live in a society where healthy choices aren't usually the most popular choices.
