With over 16 million workout videos sold since 1980, Kathy Smith has become a household name in fitness. A mother of two, Kathy also serves on the board of the USC School of Gerontology, the Women's Sports Foundation and is a recipient of the IDEA Lifetime Achievement Award from IDEA Health & Fitness, the world's largest professional fitness organization.

Move

You don’t have to get down on your back to whittle your waistline. Today, forget the crunches and try these “Standing Ab” moves from my Tummy Trimmers DVD. You’ll tone your core without ever getting down on the floor!

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With over 16 million workout videos sold since 1980, Kathy Smith has become a household name in fitness. A mother of two, Kathy also serves on the board of the USC School of Gerontology, the Women's Sports Foundation and is a recipient of the IDEA Lifetime Achievement Award from IDEA Health & Fitness, the world's largest professional fitness organization.

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I got such a kick out of finding my ‘Project You: Type 2′ program mentioned in People.com’s “BodyWatch.” It’s the section of the magazine and website that shows you how to “look fab like the stars.” So needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself in the company of Beyonce Knowles, Ellen DeGeneres, and Portia deRossi! –>

With over 16 million workout videos sold since 1980, Kathy Smith has become a household name in fitness. A mother of two, Kathy also serves on the board of the USC School of Gerontology, the Women's Sports Foundation and is a recipient of the IDEA Lifetime Achievement Award from IDEA Health & Fitness, the world's largest professional fitness organization.

Two-Minute

Try crunching these numbers: one pound of muscle on your body burns about 30 to 50 calories a day. A pound of fat only burns about 3!

Click here for the “move of the day”: a heart-pumping fat-blaster that works your legs, abs, and back - all in less than two minutes.

For more fun clips and awesome tips, check out my “Never Say Diet” Community Challenge. It’s a a six-week program that connects you with leading experts who provide daily advice and motivate you to reach your goals, featuring interactive tools and a strong community of women offering suggestions and support to help you stay focused and on track. –>

With over 16 million workout videos sold since 1980, Kathy Smith has become a household name in fitness. A mother of two, Kathy also serves on the board of the USC School of Gerontology, the Women's Sports Foundation and is a recipient of the IDEA Lifetime Achievement Award from IDEA Health & Fitness, the world's largest professional fitness organization.

Diabetes:

You’ve heard me talk about my passion for fighting diabetes (did I mention how thrilled I am to have partnered with the American Diabetes Association?), especially as it relates to the health of our bodies. But over New Year’s, I was in Philadelphia for my QVC appearance, and I ran across this fascinating piece from the New York Times.

The article gives us one more reason to cure this epidemic: It doesn’t only damage the body; it also affects the brain. Spikes in blood sugar, and the insulin rush that follows - a process all too familiar to those living with diabetes - take a serious toll on our cognitive skills. Studies show that poor glucose regulation actually weaken our abilities to form new memories.

One line in this piece particularly stood out to me: Since glucose regulation is improved with physical activity, Dr. Scott Small, associate professor of neurology at Columbia University Medical Center, says, “We have a behavioral recommendation — physical exercise.”

So there it is: yet another reason to get moving. To learn a little more about the importance of diet and exercise when it comes to fighting this deadly disease, check out this episode of the Woman’s Day radio show. The host, Barbara Brody, dedicated the entire episode to discussions on diabetes, and interviews Dr. Richard Bergenstal of the American Diabetes Association and me. –>

With over 16 million workout videos sold since 1980, Kathy Smith has become a household name in fitness. A mother of two, Kathy also serves on the board of the USC School of Gerontology, the Women's Sports Foundation and is a recipient of the IDEA Lifetime Achievement Award from IDEA Health & Fitness, the world's largest professional fitness organization.

Wake

All right, I confess: I’ve been known to enjoy a cup of green tea every now and then (read: every day). So whether you’re a tea-lover or a java junkie, if you can’t imagine charging up for the New Year without a hit of caffeine first thing in the morning, don’t worry: I’m not telling you to quit now. And yes, studies have shown that coffee and tea both have antioxidant properties and may provide a host of other health benefits when used in moderation.

So I’m not insisting that you go java-free. But if you’re concerned about finances and/or your waistline - which these days should include, oh, everyone who’s reading - it might be time to change your routine. If you’re standing in line every morning to order a fanciful, whipped and flavored concoction at your favorite coffee shop, chances are good that you’re spending an extra $30 to $40 a week, not to mention a heap of hidden calories, fats, and sugars. My recommendation? Invest in a pound of fine coffee or some nice tea that you’ll enjoy brewing from home each day. It’s a much cheaper way to feed your habit without feeding your gut. –>