I was back on Fox Morning News Extra today to show viewers some of my favorite moves to really work the glutes (aka booty) and legs!

I got this recipe from last month’s Women’s Health Magazine and it looks great. I bought all the ingredients this weekend and plan to make it tonight.

*To reduce fat…you can use less sesame oil and/or peanut oil (both are mainly for flavor).

Black Sesame Tofu & Vegetable Stir-Fry

1 1/3 cups cooked instant brown rice
1 package (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, drained
1 1/2 Tbsp black sesame seeds
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 Tbsp peanut oil, divided
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups packaged shredded carrots (about 6 oz)
1 large yellow or red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
4 green onions, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1-inch lengths
3 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
2 Tbsp light miso
1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp cornstarch

1. Prepare rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, blot tofu dry with paper towels and press to remove some of the liquid; cut crosswise into 8 slices. Place sesame seeds in a shallow bowl and dredge tofu through seeds.

2. Heat sesame oil and 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until nicely browned. Flip over and continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes or until nicely browned on other side. Remove tofu to serving dish.

3. Add remaining peanut oil to skillet and heat. Stir in asparagus and shredded carrots; stir-fry for 4 minutes or until crunchy-tender. Stir in bell pepper and onion; cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and return tofu to pan.

4. Combine orange juice, miso, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a small bowl; whisk until well blended. Pour juice mixture into skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat vegetables and tofu. Serve over brown rice.

Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 321 cal, 14 g fat (2.1 g sat), 38 g carbs, 552 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 13 g protein

I was back on Fox Morning News Extra yesterday with Sibila to give my tips for getting ready for that bikini!

I’ll do another segment next week with exercises for your lower half…so be sure to check back or subscribe!

Did you see Fergie at the Grammy’s a few weeks ago? She looks amazing! She reportedly gained 13-17lb for her movie Nine but has since lost all the weight and now looks leaner than ever. She has to work just as hard as everybody else to maintain her shape. It’s no secret that she works out a lot “…always up in the gym just workin’ on my fitness…”!! haha. But, also she knows that diet is half the battle. According to Life & Style magazine, Fergie’s nutritionist says a typical day for her goes like this:

BREAKFAST: Fergie begins her day with a protein-packed six-egg-white veggie omelet, seasoned with salsa or hot sauce. A smart start on the go? Pack two slices of 100-percent whole-grain toast with 2 tablespoons of low-fat peanut butter.

MID-A.M. BITE: Top 4 ounces of low-fat or no-fat plain organic yogurt with 2 tablespoons of low-sugar granola (such as Bear Naked). “It’s low in sugar and has protein,” says Wiatt, who suggests pairing it with a bowl of fiber-filled berries. (Cottage cheese makes a great yogurt alternative.)

LUNCH: A Fergie fave? Mixed greens, a quarter of an avocado (for healthy fat), 4 ounces of shredded chicken (for protein) and half an antioxidant-rich grapefruit, all tossed with a nonfat dressing. (The same ingredients can be rolled into a 100-percent whole-grain tortilla!)

MIDDAY SNACK: Fergie’s go-to munchie? Light organic cheese (like a mozzarella stick or 1 ounce of Jarlsberg Lite) and rice crackers with flaxseed. (You can eat eight!) She never goes anywhere without first tucking fiber-filled Kashi bars into her purse.

PRE-SUPPER NOSH: Wiatt whips up a pureed vegetable soup — sans cream. At only 50 calories per cup, the small indulgence is super filling. Other lite treats? Carrots dipped in 2 tablespoons of hummus, a cup of air-popped popcorn or almonds!

DINNER: Fergie eats salmon (rich in Omega-3’s, which make hair and skin shiny and prevent bloating) and half a cup of whole-wheat couscous. She piles on 2 cups of veggies and adds 2 tablespoons of chili sauce or honey Dijon mustard for flavor. (Grilled balsamic chicken, brown rice and a side of sautéed spinach is another great dinner option.)

At some point in your training, you are likely to get either a strain or sprain…which are very common in ankles and wrists.  It may be a result from over-use, running a race or twisting your ankle in those Jimmy Choos. So, how do you recover? RICE! No…you don’t have to sit around all weekend with your foot covered in wild rice. What is RICE and how do you know if it’s a sprain and not a sprain??

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