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" The point of workouts are no longer to do double 60-minute sessions or go to classes five times a week. You don't want to burn out and beat your body up. "

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" Jumping rope is better than running because it engages the whole body. "

" 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. "

" If there's one thing that we need to avoid, all of us - young, old - it's processed, refined sugar. There's nothing good about it. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" With enough lunges and squats, your butt will stay firm till you're 80. "

" Walking is great because it's an amazing exercise, and it also helps to clear your head and relieve any built-up stress before the work day begins. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" Dinner should be low in caloric intake. Foods like fish and broccoli are very good choices. "

" On weekends, I'm chasing my six-year-old girls around the city. That's my cardio! "

" 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. "

" Work out to music that's fun for you. I like a good beat; something from Jay-Z or Eminem. "

" Asparagus is the best at de-bloating, since it helps flush out the bad stuff. "

" Jumping on something too fast can be a mistake. Tae Bo was once the latest and greatest craze, but where is it now? "

" Don't fool with machines you're not familiar with - stick with the treadmill and elliptical. "

" Lie and tell the waiter that you're deathly allergic to butter. This way you can enjoy the steak without all the excess fat. "

" 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. "

" Slow-twitch muscle fibers are mostly used for long endurance exercises like aerobics, swimming, and distance running. Fast-twitch muscle fibers are generally more powerful and are activated during maximum exertion exercises like heavy weightlifting and intensive, short bursts of sprints. "

" 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. "

" A jump rope is cheap, it's portable, and you can do it anywhere. "

" I like quick and efficient circuit training. "

" Your body is smarter than you are, so you always have to stay one step ahead. "

" Blueberries, strawberries, and broccoli are all high in vitamins. "

" If motivation is an issue, I would try to get out of your house to work out, not just go into the basement. "

" Avoid any exercise that is quad-centric. None of my clients come to me because she wants bulkier quads - you aren't fitting into your skinny jeans with those! "

" In my experience, working with a bride-to-be, the last couple of weeks leading up to the wedding is uber-stressful. "

" The moment your kids start crawling, they are exercising. To them, movement is fun and organic... It is adults who have turned daily activity into a mandatory chore. "

" Appreciating what you have accomplished can be empowering. "