Holiday weight gain can be avoided if you are smart, organized and committed to following these simple steps. This is the time of year when the extra calorie consumption begins. With Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year's, Super Bowl Sunday, Valentine's Day and then a small break until Easter, it can be...

It's back to school time, and for many of us, that means getting into our old routines. But not all routines need to be revisited, especially when it comes to food. Let's take the time to show our children a new way of looking at health and fitness. I take...

The other day I got an email from a friend who works at CNN. She wanted to know if I would comment on a hot topic issue. Unfortunately, that particular day I couldn't jump in my car, throw on some makeup and a workout outfit and head to CNN. Indeed,...

"Whittle your waist," as they used to say. Unfortunately, spot-reducing doesn't work. However, you can tone the muscles in your midsection with these powerhouse exercises. Do them every other day. These specific moves will increase the strength in your core as well as the upper body. The real necessities for...

I am a mom. I have three boys, twins who are almost 16 and an 11-year-old. I would never trade my experience that I am having right now as a mom. It is one of the most awesome jobs that one could ever have. However, if you don't have biological...

When asked about one's backside, it was overwhelming the response. Everyone wants to have a better butt. More lifted, toned, tighter, curvier, smoother... what can one do? As a trainer and exercise teacher for many years, I have worked on butt exercises for as long as I can remember. Some...

Honesty is the best policy. I remember this statement from Sunday School and all the early years of being a Brownie and a Girl Scout. Living a truthful life should be the goal for all people. However, we live in a world where on a daily basis we experience crafty,...

What the heck is a Kegel?

Many moons ago, Dr. Arnold Kegel created a pelvic floor exercise. How cool is that?! Wow, I should think of an important exercise to create and call it the Kaehler. To be continued...

As I was saying, the Kegel is an extremely...

Lately, I have been receiving more and more comments on my website about what to do when one is in a rut. I thought about it and wondered if I have ever been in a rut. What is a rut? Defined on my Apple dictionary, a rut is a habit...

Hearts are everywhere during the month of February. You see them as crafts in magazines, in cards and on cooking shows for that decadent homemade treat. I even made a Sweet Beet soup with a drizzle of Greek yogurt in the shape of a heart for my Sunday Set-Up Club,...

Why is she so thin? She must be devastated over her marriage. Is she on drugs? Everyone seems to have a question or comment when someone famous is going through a rough patch. It is so easy to assume or come to a conclusion on what the story is. We...

"How can that be?" said a close friend of mine.

I was forced to stop and listen very closely. Here is the story.

My friend had come to the road hopefully all of us get on. I call it the "get fit and stay fit" road. She had finally had...

We've all heard about Taco Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Freaky Friday... why not Meatless Monday? I know we are all on the bandwagon of starting off the new year on the right foot -- better eating, less drinking, consuming way less sugar -- so why not skip the meat...

When time gets away from me, it typically means I am super busy or completely distracted. At this moment it is a combination of both. Since my last post I have had a lot going on. So much that I can't begin to retell it, so I will start from...

When I was little, there was one class in school I absolutely could not wait to get to... P.E.

Gym class was the highlight of my day. I was lucky enough to have incredible teachers throughout my years of elementary school. My middle school gym teacher, Miss Bobbie Reider,...

Healthy living is a problem that many face as they head out on the road. Whether you are a business traveler, vacationer or an entertainer who spends many nights away from the comfort of your home, maintaining a healthy routine can be challenging. Comedienne Anjelah Johnson (http://anjelahnicolejohnson.com/) expressed...

Many people love running and many are training as we speak for the NYC Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 6. People from all over the world come to New York City to run in the marathon, with hopes of coming in first. I am still impressed that my sister-in-law and cousin...

I hate shopping for clothes. I love clothes, don't get me wrong, but I just hate shopping for them. For one thing, I am not a small person. So many of the clothes today that are super cute and fashionable would look utterly ridiculous on me. I like to stick...

Did you know that October is National Pretzel Month? Who knew! Pretzels have been around for centuries, dating back to the 12th century in Germany. In fact, the pretzel has a religious significance as being a food item that was allowed to be eaten during Lent. There are also some...

Mom... when I think of that word many things come to mind. First, my own mom and then the definition of the word mom, which is the abbreviation of momma. Momma is the name that my kids call me, and momma is just a different spelling for mama, typically a...