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Articles by Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson here. I've been a personal trainer since 1997, a Pilates instructor since 1998 and the owner of Modern Pilates since 1999. I'm hoping to give you some good ideas to get or stay in shape with a healthy dose of humor and reality. Thanks for joining me.

New Food Rules from the USDA: A Plate Could Change Your Life
June 2, 2011 – 2:16 pm | 11 Comments
New Food Rules from the USDA: A Plate Could Change Your Life

The new “Food Rules” from the USDA are revealed. They are a drastic improvement over that slightly weird pyramid.

“Stop Saying You’re Fine”: Mel Robbins Gets It Right
June 2, 2011 – 7:00 am | No Comment
“Stop Saying You’re Fine”: Mel Robbins Gets It Right

Mel Robbins’ new book “Stop Saying You’re Fine” gets around your defenses and gets you to think about making changes for the better.

Summer Eating: Seasonal Treats and Healthy Living
June 1, 2011 – 7:00 am | One Comment
Summer Eating: Seasonal Treats and Healthy Living

Summer eating is the best! Here are some tips to enjoy it to the fullest.

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition
May 30, 2011 – 11:40 pm | 10 Comments
Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition

“Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” debuts. Here’s what I think about the show: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Giving Birth & Losing Weight: Almost the same thing according to Jack Sh*t
May 27, 2011 – 7:07 am | 8 Comments
Giving Birth & Losing Weight:  Almost the same thing according to Jack Sh*t

Jack Sh*t guest posts today about how giving birth is similar to losing weight …

An Athlete vs. A Trainer: There IS a Difference
May 26, 2011 – 7:00 am | 8 Comments
An Athlete vs. A Trainer: There IS a Difference

Can athletes just slide over and become star personal trainers? I say no. Here’s why.

“Biggest Loser” Trims the Fat: Brett & Cara Are Out
May 25, 2011 – 7:25 am | 44 Comments
“Biggest Loser” Trims the Fat: Brett & Cara Are Out

Olivia wins this season of “The Biggest Loser,” Brett and Cara are off the show, and Anna Kournikova joins the cast next year. Yes I said said cast; why bother calling her a trainer?

How Your Doctor Influences Your Waistline
May 24, 2011 – 7:07 am | 13 Comments
How Your Doctor Influences Your Waistline

The trusted white coat brigade has the power to significantly affect the obesity numbers in the U.S. Yet they do almost nothing about it. Here’s why.