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

I know that when I'm fitter, I breathe better. If I breathe better, I can eat more.

Yoga is a great form of exercise that stretches and strengthens your muscles simultaneously.

Constant slumping increases the stress on the spine and joints, and can lead to headaches, neck and shoulder tension, and lower-back pain.

Working the deltoid muscles along the front and top will give you everyday lifting power and help eliminate sloping shoulders, making your waist appear thinner.

One of the easiest ways to get a buff back is with exercise bands. They're inexpensive, and you can increase resistance by moving a hand to shorten their length.

I'm a working mom, so I know that getting the job done, feeding the kids, organizing family get-togethers, and putting the finishing touches on sixth-grade projects all take precedence over exercise.

Take a tip from racewalkers and marathoners, and strengthen your stride with resistance exercises. By training your walking muscles, you'll have more power to pick up the pace.

There's nothing more frustrating than pulling on your favorite jeans - only to see there's a bit of extra bulge above the waist.

Whenever I over-indulge - usually by eating too much dessert - I see the results in my thighs. The backs of my thighs begin to lose their smoothness as the hints of cellulite threaten to turn them into 'cottage cheese.'

I used to have a 28-inch waist.' I hear this complaint from women over 40 a lot, and I can sympathize.

As we age, we lose our muscle tone. Thats how we gain weight.

I've been fit my whole life. I'm not a fat-turned-fit story.

I believe in sensible, moderate exercise. I try to do something every day, at least 20 minutes per day. I don't think it's realistic to ask people to work out 90 minutes a day.

Working out with someone will help you to feel committed.

I believe in good, healthy meals.

I'm a big believer that as you age, you need to stretch more.

I like to go to yoga classes and sweat a lot.

In my home gym, I'll do targeted exercises like pilates, light weights and stretching.

We have to stay healthy no matter how old we are.

I like sit-ups and ab exercises. I always want to keep my tummy flat and tight, even as I age. It keeps your back healthy and keeps you young.

I even kind of eat well 80 percent of the time and have my treats 20 percent of the time. I don't just eat salads, but I truly believe in eating healthy foods, fresh fruits and vegetables every day. I'm a real person.

I really eat in moderation.

As a mom, I'm always balancing my life. I want to teach people the way I balance it, and really teach women how to stay fit and take care of themselves.