Category Archives for Get In Shape

 5 Fitness tips that sound like the worst advice… but seriously work

When it comes to fitness advice, there’s no shortage of bad information out there.  Anyone can post photos of their bod on Instagram and call themselves a “fitness expert.”  Unless you’ve been

3 Unavoidable aging changes even Madonna can’t escape (and how to stop them from causing weight gain)

Next week I celebrate another trip around the sun. At 61, Madonna and I will be the same age.  That’s where our parallel lives begin and end. Almost. Because here’s the thing with fame:

How to tone up arms so you can rock that sleeveless sequined dress

Here in California (unlike sane states like Arizona), we turned back the clocks an hour last weekend. So once again we all suffer from the bi-annual “It’s only 8:00 but feels like 9:00 because we

3 Bad Habits that Age You Faster Than Your Years

I love to people watch. Whether it’s a Starbucks, an airport lounge or a waiting room at the doctor’s office, I make up entire stories in my head about total strangers, imagining what their lives are

5 Tips to Get More Out of Your Ab Workout

Ab Obsession strikes without warning.  One day you’re going about your morning, happily getting dressed when you reach for your tried-and-true, favorite pair of pants and… YIKES! The zipper breaks. A

3 reasons why your workout isn’t working (and how to fix it)

If I had a dime for every time someone told me, “I’ve tried everything and still can’t lose weight/get fit/tone my arms!” I’d be writing this from my own private island in the middle of the

How to feel better about yourself (and why it’s more important than you think) VIDEO

How often do we ask someone, “So, how are ya?” — and get the truth? The response is usually an autoresponder, “Fine! How are YOU?” when the reality is far from “fine.” After

How to keep going when you’re out of the game

Here’s the thing about making it to the half-century mark: Some body parts don’t work quite as well as they did in the past.   If you’re wondering if that statement drips with sarcasm,

Weight gain, belly fat, and more… What can you REALLY control after 50?