Clients like Kerry Washington stay energized by substituting high carb, high fat foods with a diet rich in lean protein and low-calorie, fiber-rich vegetables. These foods not only keep you trim but have an amazing impact on the shape of the body, the appearance of skin, hair, and nails.

In addition to intense workouts, you need to be mindful of what you are feeding your body in order to keep it looking trim and tight.

A combination of cardio exercises on the rowing machine, treadmill, elliptical, or The Gauntlet will help blast fat in the lower half of the body.

If you're going to have a piece of pie, have it. I love pecan pie - but it won't be with ice cream; it won't be with whipped cream.

It's true of models in general - I don't think they eat and fuel properly throughout the day.

Eating is not a bad thing; it's not a curse. And I think to have long, sexy, lean, tight muscles, you need to feed them with good quality proteins and make sure you stay hydrated.

If you're genetically predisposed to having bigger, more muscular legs, spinning is definitely going to accentuate that, for sure.

Nuts have gotten a bad rap because of their high fat content. But their protein, heart-healthy fats, high fibre, and antioxidant content earn them a place in your daily diet. I often say 'less is more,' and portion control is key to healthfully enjoying nuts.

Whole eggs are practically a perfect food.

Avocado is one of my favourite fruits, and my daughters and I love avocado in salads, and even in smoothies.