Normally I only see my workout buddies during the week. We meet at the gym, and they're always in uber-fitness and healthy-diet mode. After months of only hanging on the treadmill, we got together a few times this weekend. Since I was so used to hearing them discuss diets and workout regimens, I was shocked to see these gals eating and drinking anything — and everything — they wanted. They Read more

First comes TGIF, then it's all about weekend fun. Many of you change up your healthy routine on the weekend, whether it's ditching the gym for an Autumn run or taking it easy after an active week. And while we're big fans of scheduled cheat days (they help you stay on track the rest of the week) and rest days (much-needed for muscle repair and staying motivated), sometimes just one Read more

I generally stick to a rigid exercise routine and focus on eating fresh, healthy foods in moderation, but when the calendar turns to my birthday week, or I'm attending a celebration like a wedding, I like to let loose and enjoy the more decadent foods I love without reservations. Peanut butter cups. Artisan mac and cheese. Cake. Sign me up. I'll happily work it off later so I can enjoy the Read more

It's important to eat healthily and exercise, but having a cheat day to eat anything you want can be an important strategy for maintaining your diet. Allowing yourself an off-diet reward can help motivate and encourage you to stick to your goals for the rest of the week, as well as keep you from caving in because you feel so deprived. For many people, that reward is one of the much-maligned Read more

Jessica Biel is looking pretty flirty as the August cover girl for Glamour UK. Besides discussing why she keeps her relationship with Justin Timberlake on the DL, Jessica also opens up about her fitness regimen and eating habits. She also tells the mag that she is not perfect: "I'm not a perfect person who doesn't mess up, eat bad, not work out — I do all those things." For the most part, Read more