1. Being unprepared Without healthy foods in the fridge, you are more likely to nosh on high-calorie foods. Stock up on low-cal foods like fruits and veggies, string cheese and yogurt and have an eating plan in mind. If you just grab the first thing that comes to mind, you are more likely to end up eating something unhealthy. (more…)

Jillian Michaels, the tough-talking and insanely fit trainer on NBC’s The Biggest Loser, is just as hard on herself as she is on everyone else. And the results of Jillian’s diet and exercise regime are self-evident. She looks awesome!

So how does Jillian keep herself fit and healthy and how many calories does she eat a day? Her latest interview did not disappoint; lots of new information she has not revealed before.

What are the biggest myths about fitness? When it comes to fad diets, everybody’s trying to reinvent the wheel and make a dollar. At the end of the day, it doesn’t take a genius – eat less, move more. (more…)

Sometimes the gym is not only a place to get in shape, but it also provides some entertainment. Here are some funny pieces recently overheard at the gym.

“I think I’ve developed some sort of weird brain-chemistry dependency on my iPod. I literally can’t spin without it. Steve Jobs is an enabler!” – How many of you cannot do cardio without your iPod?

“Running on the treadmill is kind of a catch-22 for me: I don’t really dig it while I’m doing it, but then I can’t wait to hop on and try to sneak under 8:30s the next day. Is that actually a catch-22? Whatever, it’s something.” (more…)

In The Fast Track Detox Diet, Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, recommends that you follow a one day detox plan to help you lose weight. In my opinion, a one day detox or a five day detox plan is unnecessary and potentially unhealthy. There are two problems with one day detox approach. (more…)

Heather Locklear is 46! But if you think she has been using the skinny pills or some other trickery to stay in shape, you are mistaken. (more…)

Ever hear of HMB? Also known as beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate, this amino-acid supplement can potentially boost your aerobic performance.

In a Canadian study, exercise newbies who took 3 grams of HMB daily while undergoing 5 weeks of interval training experienced double the cardiovascular gains of a placebo group. Further testing is under way. (more…)