Celebrity Diet and Workout Secrets: How To Get Red Carpet Gorgeous!

I'm not sure about you, but I hate to feel bad about myself while watching other skinny minnies sashay down the red carpet.

With the Grammy Awards on this Sunday and the Oscars just moments away (or so it seems), it's time to talk Hollywood workout and diet secrets with A-list celebrity trainer Michelle Lovitt, who puts stars like Courteney Cox and Julianne Moore through their paces.

Michelle is also Zobha's new brand ambassador. The brand is a huge hit in Hollywood when it comes to stylish activewear, a top choice amongst celebs including Reese Witherspoon. Want to look cute doing a downward dog? Try it. (The Strength Tank with removable bra cups is a huge hit.)

Michelle was happy to provide of a few slim down tips for the red carpet events in your own life – or if you want to get into your skinny jeans for spring.

JUMP START YOUR WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM WITH A FEW SECRET POUND SHEDDING TIPS:

*Heart Rate Monitor.Invest in a heart rate monitor. Workouts should aim to keep your heart rate within your target heart range. Once you have accumulated 3500 of expended calories (1 pound of body fat) treat yourself to a a present that isn't a red velvet cupcake. 

*Think of Exercise As Stress Relief – "During this time of year, many of my clients are stressed out with all of the upcoming award shows. They look to exercise to help relieve stress," Michelle says.

Remember when you don't feel like hitting the gym or putting in that DVD tape that e xercise releases endorphins, which will improve your mood, even when the paparazzi is stalking you.

*Hydrate- Michelle reminds us to drink plenty of water. The only way our body rids itself of fat is through urine, sweat and carbon dioxide.

*Cut the Carbohydrates- If your goal is to be red-carpet-ready, don't eat carbohydrates before cardio, Michelle says. She points out that carbohydrates release insulin and insulin suppresses your body's ability to burn body fat. Instead of using fat, your body relies on stored carbohydrates for fuel (glycogen) and spares your body fat. So if you need to look good pay attention to what you consume before you "run" out the door.

*Make it Fun -Exercise has to be fun in order to adhere to the program and get results, Michelle says. Find something you like to do and something fabulous to wear and get going!

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