"Eating five smaller meals a day will help you burn more calories."

Incorporate variety into your program to keep it interesting.

"After taking time off, try starting back at the gym with a reduced intensity."

"Do your homework."

'You won't lose weight just by restricting your calories.'

A little grunting is OK, but it shouldn't sound like you're the Octomom in the delivery room.

Weight Training builds muscle, fastens metabolism, burns fat  and  is the basis of a strong, firm muscular body. Not to mention the health benefits.

'The most important element in muscle growth is an overloading stimulus - a challenge the muscle has not encountered before.'

'Weight lifting isn't just for bulking up - it can help with fat loss, too. It raises your metabolic rate, in both the short-term and the long-term.'

'Bottom line: If you want to lose weight, you have to put less food on your plate. Eat mini-meals throughout the day.'