You do not get into better shape being hard on yourself.

I have to eat healthy, and I recover. I run, and I lift weights.

Feeling your clothes fitting better is going to make you feel better.

Women can overdo it in their commitment to muscle development.

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

I'm sure strength-and-power people have been using kettlebells for years, but that doesn't necessarily mean they will work in a general training program.

If the mind is not healthy, you'll never get a sound body.

Instead of a woman who is starving herself to be a size 0, give me a healthy woman who is a size 8 or 10 any day.

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.

Eating processed foods will prevent you from losing weight and shedding fat.

When training intelligently, 'one size doesn't fit all.' There are exercises and weights appropriate for some body types, ages, and overall objectives and not for others.

Steer clear of anything fried.

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

There are things we do out of habit that are not always good for us. Break the bad habits and develop some good ones.

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.

Remember that it's never too late and you're never too old to get the body you were born to have.

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.

It's true of models in general - I don't think they eat and fuel properly throughout the day.

Whole eggs are practically a perfect food.

Avocado is one of my favourite fruits, and my daughters and I love avocado in salads, and even in smoothies.

What applies when we're younger maybe doesn't so much when we get a little bit older.

To me, loving your kids means teaching them to make smart choices from an early age - not just handing over a sweet treat.

Here's a universal truth: If you're not working out in the morning, you probably won't do it later in the day, either.