Dare to accomplish the things you've only dreamed about doing. If you can dream it, you can do it.

Unleash your life's potential! Don't hold back on the things you've always wanted to do. Go for it!

Life is too short to waste time harboring bad feelings about anyone. Forgive, forget, then move on!

Finding a convenient exercise routine is the key, because you're much more likely to stick with it.

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

Your actions become your habits. Don't let yourself make a pattern of slipups or they'll become habits!

The key is consistency. Do your ab exercises at least three times a week, or even a few minutes each day.

I love to eat and go out to dinner with friends and family and order all kinds of things. I love dessert.

Approach difficult tasks with a positive attitude - you'll inspire others and feel better about what's ahead

When you just don't think you can, keep going! Getting through those weak moments is how you become stronger.

As you do Pilates, use your breath to draw your mind into the present and whisk the tension out of your body.

I really believe that green tea is the key for all of us women who are gaining some weight around your middle.

For most of my life, I've put on weight in my thighs, not my belly. But in my mid-40s, things began to change.

Friendship, love, health, energy, enthusiasm, and joy are the things that make life worth living and exploring.

There is only one person who can ever know exactly what you want and truly make you happy - that person is you!

If you were fit before your pregnancy, a Pilates program will quickly help restore your figure and your energy.

To do Pilates moves correctly, you'll need to concentrate on your abs - keeping them pulled in and up - at all times.

Fake it until you make it! When you're feeling bad, get dressed up - soon your inside will catch up with your outside

Women love classes and like to be together. They enjoy exercise classes. But that's not what a man usually likes to do.

Possibly one of the most exciting aspects of Pilates is that anyone can do it, and everyone can achieve amazing results.

Most people should not do aerobic exercises for more than 30 minutes, because after that your chances of injury increase.

I'm well aware of the health dangers of an expanding waistline and belly fat: diabetes, heart disease, stroke, even cancer.

If fitness came in a bottle,everyone would have a great body. Skip the quick fixes;hard work is what ensures lasting results!

When you eat foods high in fiber, you feel full faster, making you less likely to overeat and more likely to have weight loss.

Once you get in shape, you'll be amazed at how many other goals you'll want to achieve in your life. Fitness breeds enthusiasm.

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

I love handfuls of almonds, laced with wasabi flavor - because it is sinus clearing and satisfies that salty craving with a kick!

My unique contribution to the fitness industry is bringing fitness into the home through cable, VHS, DVD and now digital formats.

When someone tells me that I look great, I say thanks and then share a secret: It's not the clothes or the makeup; it's my posture.

Release yourself from the power you've invested in your mirror and those around you - take control of who you are and how you feel!

Walking is easy for most people to adopt into their lifestyle, regardless of their current level of fitness. Plus is convenient and fun!

When it comes to foods as we age, it is a good rule of thumb to focus on high-quality, whole, fresh foods as the basis of all your meals.

Need a body-confidence boost? Pick up a pair of dumbbells and let your gaze linger on the outline of your biceps as you lift the weights.

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

I went to the University of Arizona on a full athletic scholarship for gymnastics, where I competed and got 9th in the nation at the NCAAs.

People are awake about 16 hours a day, so to devote 30 minutes to keeping your weight down, keeping your body healthy, is not a lot of time.

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.

In addition to firming your abdominals, Pilates also helps strengthen and stretch the entire body from head to toe, helping you to stand taller.

To maintain good health, you need to exercise almost every day - 30 minutes is recommended, that's what I personally do - and you need to eat right.

Diffusers not only leave your home smelling clean and fresh, but the oils that you choose to use in it can leave you feeling refreshed and stress free!

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.

If you look in the mirror and think, 'Boy, my body needs a good dose of middle management,' keep in mind that tummy fat could be the result of many things.

Take perfection and throw it out the window. There's always something you can make better or do differently - strive to IMPROVE, not attain the impossible.

Whenever you leave home and your daily routine, it's way too easy to abandon your regular workouts. That's why resistance bands make great travel companions.

I enjoy all my relationships with my husband, my kids, my sisters and my girlfriends and maintaining a healthy relationships across the board nurtures my soul.

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.

Some of the routines take less than 10 minutes, making Pilates the perfect form of exercise for anyone who finds there's not enough time in the day for exercise.

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 big believer in a balance of workouts - a well-balanced workout plan. Part of it is cardio, part strength training and then flexibility. You really need all three.

As a baby grows in the womb, the surrounding abdominal muscles stretch outward. If you don't tighten up those muscles after delivery, your abs will remain loose and weak.

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