If you are looking for some inspiration, and possibly a few teary moments, then don't forget to tune into the season premiere of The Biggest Loser Families on NBC tonight at 8 p.m. (7 p.m. CDT).

Motivational trainers Jillian Micheal or Bob Harper return to the show to lead teams of two, husband and wife or parent and child, on their competitive weight-loss journey. The show is always emotional, but add familial love to the mix and you are sure to see some heartwarming, or even heated, moments. Hopefully, after watching you will be inspired to get you own heart rate up. Will you be watching?

Push-ups are one of the best exercises known to woman. They require no equipment, are quick to do, and target your upper arms and back beautifully. If you start incorporating push-ups into your regular workouts, you'll definitely notice a change. You'll feel stronger and your muscles will have more definition. There's no reason you have to stick to the basic push-up though. I like throwing variations into the mix, like the Push-Ups with a Partner, T Push-Up, and Push-Up with Tuck Crunch, to work my muscles differently and to avoid injury from repetitive movements.

Check out this variation. One elbow is against your body, and the other arm is in a regular push-up position. This move helps you focus on working one shoulder at a time.

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One of my go-to brands is certainly Kashi. I am a fan of almost everything they make and I appreciate their use of whole grains. Kashi breakfast cereals and granola bars are a staple in my house, but they've expanded beyond breakfast and snacks and now make frozen entrées and pizza. Now they're making side dishes like their 7 Whole Grain Pilaf. It's a little packet of food that you just pour into a bowl, microwave for a minute or so, and you have an instant side dish. To find out how it tastes read more