You do not have to be a celebrity and earn more money than anyone in your group just to achieve that perfect beach body figure and washboard abs. Just about anyone can strive for a better quality, healthier life.
Celebrity trainer and nutritionist Harsley Pasternak reveals to Yahoo Health the diet and fitness tips he gives his clients. He also trains Megan Fox, Adam Levine, Halle Berry, Katy Perry, Jennifer Hudson and Jimmy Fallon, to name a few. You can say that he's the man (and brains) behind these celeb's perfectly sculpted bodies.
It's time to prepare your long-forgotten New Year's Resolutions list. After all, you still have a month to tick that "Define ABS" off from your list.
Make your day social activities more active. Be on the move!
Snack on these protein and fiber-packed nuts! For optimal weight loss results, eat your daily serving before working out. It is rich in amino acid L-arginine that helps in burning fat and carbs.
This is tricky! Yes, manufacturers take fat out of your snacks but actually load them up with sugar instead. Go for more organic snacks instead.
Save more and invest in a pair of dumbbells. It's all you need to work every muscle group in your body.
Not all yogurts are created equal, so to be safe stick to an unflavoured variety.
Three 5-ounce servings of this baby per week for 4 weeks can help you lose 2.2 pounds!
Unplug from technology and do something real - yoga, meditating, walking -something that can make you happier.
It will help you stay fuller longer and avoid over eating.
This super fruit has antioxidant quercetin, vitamins C and B-6 that keep your cholesterol levels low.
Be vigilant of those wolves in sheep's clothing-many healthy looking cereals are actually loaded with sugar!
Walking does miracles. Hitting 10,000 steps a day will keep you fit and ready for a workout.
Staying fit does not have to be time-consuming. Do one resistance exercise (bicep curl, squat, lunge or shoulder press) every day to build and maintain your muscles and reduce fat.
Or simple make your own smoothie at home to make sure you are not gulping another "healthy" impostor.
This new health star reduces inflammation, lower cholesterol, promote fat metabolism and boost satiety.
Skyr is a traditional yogurt of Iceland and is actually the healthiest on the market with its 10 grams of protein for a mere 8 grams of sugar.
Lack of sleep disturbs our hormones in such a way that causes us to eat more and gain more weight.
Thirst can be mistaken for hunger and might lead us to munching more than what we need.
` Yes, another tricky snack. Make sure you pick the right ones on the shelf, bars that have less than 10 grams of sugar and packed with protein and fiber.
Start the day right with healthy, homemade smoothie for breakfast. Chuck those fresh berries, almonds and yogurt in to the blender.