Trainers have found their way into the spotlight with reality weight-loss shows and their star clients who are more than willing to sing their praises. For those of us who can't afford celebrity trainers, check out a few diet tips in the pages below.
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Michelle Lovitt: Breakfast is a Must
Famous for helping stars like Courteney Cox and Kate Hudson lose their baby weight, Michelle Lovitt advises new moms to always eat breakfast. "Eat breakfast every day. People who eat breakfast consume fewer total calories during the day than those who don't," she says.
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Ary Nuñez: Eat to Fuel Your Body
As Rihanna's trainer, Ary Nuñez is focused on making sure the singer has enough energy to get her through her long days. "You shouldn't mix starches with protein because there is an enzyme that exists for the processing of starches, and an enzyme that exists for the processing of protein -- and they don't get along," Nuñez advises.
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Ramona Braganza: Eat Frequently
Halle Berry's trainer, Ramona Braganza, says Berry eats several meals a day to avoid over-eating. “Eat as frequently as you can so your blood sugar level will not drop,” Braganza says. “This will keep you from over-eating later."
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Bob Greene: Don't Give Up Fat
Oprah Winfrey's trainer, Bob Greene, says it is important to keep some fat in your diet to keep you satisfied. "Opt for mainly healthy fats, found in foods like olive oil, avocados and nuts and cut back on red meat, cream, whole and two percent milk," he says