6 Simple Rules for Eating Sugar

Few topics boggle the minds of dieters and fitness enthusiasts the way sugar does. Is this simple carbohydrate the key to unlocking elite sports performance? Or is it the chains that drag our country deeper and deeper into the obesity epidemic? Annoyingly, the answer is "both." But before you throw your hands up in frustration and grab yourself a Twinkie

6 Reasons Yoga's Great for Guys

All right, gentlemen—how often have you been in this situation? It's Thursday afternoon and you got off work a little early. It's been a stressful week and you could use a good sweat, so you pop in a P90X

Food Diaries Double Weight Loss!

Paper and pen are mighty weapons in the fight against obesity—participants in a 6-month weight loss study found that those who kept daily records of their food intake and calorie counts lost more than twice as much weight as those who kept no records at all.

Recipe: Spinach Stir-Fry

Here's a great vegan/vegetarian dish (depending on which stock you use) that makes a great side dish for an Asian meal. If you want to kick up the portion size, this tasty stir-fry could serve as the main course—or even the entire meal. Popeye would be proud.

Recipe: Vegetarian Gravy

The traditional Thanksgiving is a gluttonous feast that's generally designed with carnivores—or at least turkeyvores—in mind. One way to make things a little friendlier for any vegetarians who may be joining you for the big meal is to prepare this delicious veggie gravy that's low in fat and so high in flavor your gravy-loving guests may not even notice there's no turkey in it. (Not even a lone giblet!)

Pros and Cons of Going Vegetarian

Missy Costello, Tony Horton's personal chef, talks about the ups and downs of cooking and eating a vegetarian diet, and shares how she makes sure vegetarian Tony gets the protein he needs.

The 10-Minute Trainer Challenge. Win a Trip to L.A.!

Has 10-Minute Trainer turned you into a "10"? We want to hear from you! Do your best and forget the rest—then submit your transformation results to get a FREE "No More Excuses" T-SHIRT and a chance to win a trip to L.A. to be in the next 10-Minute Trainer infomercial!

Healthy Eating Tip: Mini-Meals and Snacks

March is National Nutrition Month, and Slim in 6

5 Things to Cut Out of Your Diet

When I begin training new clients, the first thing I do is ask them about their diets. Because if you want to get major results, you have to cut out what I call "food porn"—food that's doing nothing to fuel your body, and in some cases is actually doing more harm than good. To keep things simple, I tell my clients there are 5 things that they absolutely, positively, MUST stop eating and drinking if they want to achieve their fitness goals.

Holiday Gift-Giving Guide: 4 Great Books That Give Back!

We know, we know—you're so busy working out and taking in all the information you get from the Beachbody® and P90X newsletters, you don't have time to read a new book. Well, this isn't about you! It's about all the friends you still need to buy presents for, and for them, books are an ideal gift. They're affordable, you can mail them cheap, and by giving someone a book, you suggest to them that you think they're at least quasi-literate. So with no further ado, let's check out some great reads.

Recipe: Blueberry Buckle

Here's a delicious, guilt-free dessert that combines the healthy goodness of steel-cut oats with sweet, antioxidant-rich blueberries. Enjoy!

Recipe: Honey-Mustard Salmon

Here's a tasty last-minute dish that's easy to prepare and even easier to clean up (especially if you remember to put aluminum foil in the broiler pan first). Just 7 minutes in the oven, and voilà!

6 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Kitchen

It's springtime, which for a lot of us means it's time to do a deep-clean of our homes—throwing out the old, organizing the new, storing the winter clothes, and getting ready for warmer weather and a fresh start. For others, it's the beginning of another season of denial about how squalid our living conditions have become. Even more than New Year's, spring is a good time to make some new resolutions and create an environment that'll make us want to keep them.

5 Things to Cut Out of Your Diet

When I begin training new clients, the first thing I do is ask them about their diets. Because if you want to get major results, you have to cut out what I call "food porn"—food that's doing nothing to fuel your body, and in some cases is actually doing more harm than good. To keep things simple, I tell my clients there are 5 things that they absolutely, positively, MUST stop eating and drinking if they want to achieve their fitness goals.

10 Ways to a New You

Most of us make resolutions to change ourselves for the better in the upcoming year. While the practice of making health-related resolutions tends to be great for business at Beachbody

Recipe: Snap Potato Salad

This new twist on everyone's old favorite, potato salad, combines small, delicate new potatoes with crisp green sugar snap peas for a delectable contrast in flavors and textures.

Getting in Sync! 4 Easy Steps for Creating the Perfect Workout Playlist

It's said that music is a universal language. No matter what part of the world they call home, anyone can connect with a good song. And The New York Times reports that new research has confirmed that music can motivate you not only to work harder during exercise, but also to enjoy it more. You achieve the best results during a workout when your target heart rate matches a song's beats per minute (BPM), making the music feel like a natural, organic extension of you.

Recipe: Spinach Salad with Turkey

High in protein and low in calories, this simple salad is perfect for lunch or dinner. Feel free to mix things up by adding your favorite crisp raw vegetables, or replacing the turkey with fish, chicken, or the vegetarian protein source of your choice!

Recipe: My Mom's Pancakes

Like so many of my family's "secret" recipes, this one began life on the side of a food package—in this case, a carton of eggs (no surprise when you see the second ingredient). Plus, this is a pretty good way of sneaking extra protein into your kids' diets.

Recipe: Greek Feta Chicken

Mediterranean cuisine is considered to be among the healthiest in the world. This Greek chicken dish is not only delicious—it delivers an amazing 33 grams of protein with every serving. So "Greek out" with this easy-to-prepare dish.