Quotes from David Kirsch

Buffalo meat tastes just as delicious as red meat, but it comes much leaner. Because of its leanness, it also cooks more quickly.

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.

Eating processed foods will prevent you from losing weight and shedding fat.

I equate exercising with brushing my teeth or taking a shower: It gets my day going.

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

All of the exercises in the world won't give you that buff bikini body if you are not eating and hydrating properly.

Feeling your clothes fitting better is going to make you feel better.

Combining proteins like egg whites and oatmeal with berries is the best and most important food of the day. The mix will help energize you. And you should have it in the first 30 minutes of rolling out of bed.

Eating foods like asparagus and celery will help keep you full and debloat you.

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

I like quick and efficient circuit training.

As parents, we have a responsibility to teach our family and our children everything they need to know about good health and eating and movement, and just an everyday healthy life.

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.

The most common mistake when women go into the gym is to watch someone else do an exercise and start doing the same one.

There are things we do out of habit that are not always good for us. Break the bad habits and develop some good ones.

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.

The program for me, 'The Ultimate New York Body Plan,' is about realizing the best you and really loving the body you create.

Asparagus is the best at de-bloating, since it helps flush out the bad stuff.

I always do some sort of plank exercise - whether it's a regular plank or a side plank, I always incorporate it into my workout.

With enough lunges and squats, your butt will stay firm till you're 80.

I think that we all plateau, from fitness experts to regular folks at every fitness level. What that means is we need to change our exercise routine, food, and attitude.

If someone is worried about bulking up their quads, they're not going to do a traditional squat. They're going to do a wide-stance squat or a plie squat, which is second position dance, opening up your legs and bringing the focus to the inner thighs and not to the quads.

I had a client who was getting ready for the Oscars, and all she ate was one meal a day - of two boiled eggs! I was able to persuade her to add some almonds and a protein shake and some vitamin supplements. It's a self-defeating strategy. You need to eat enough, particularly protein, to build lean and toned muscle in the first place.

Remember that it's never too late and you're never too old to get the body you were born to have.