As a star of NBC's hit show, "The Biggest Loser," Kim exemplifies fitness. She has extensive knowledge and a solid reputation as a trainer and nutrition consultant. She has extensive knowledge and solid reputation as a trainer and nutritional consultant. Her "no excuses" approach to physical fitness and balanced nutrition helps motivate Americans to commit to living a healthy, active lifestyle

Kim's first book "Kim Lyons' Your Body, Your Life: The 12-Week Program to Optimum Physical, Mental & Emotional Fitness" hits shelves in January 2008. The book incorporates tips to achieve physical fitness goals, cook more healthfully and improve mental well-being. Kim regularly appears on television including segments on The Today Show, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, Extra, and in magazines such as People, US Weekly, Self, Women's World, Marie Claire, sharing her expertise and positive attitude with Americans committed to leading healthy, balanced lives.

12 Healthy Living Tips from Kim Lyons

1. Spice up your life! Use healthy spices to flavor protein versus using sauces, which can add calories and fat to your meals. This will help keep your nutrition plan on track. My favorite is turkey cutlets with fresh garlic, basil and parsley.
2. Feeling tired is not an excuse to sit on the sofa. Exercising when you are tired will actually give you more energy because your body releases endorphins. Endorphins are "feel good" hormones that give you a natural high. Try going for a 20 minute walk next time you are feeling sluggish.
3. Avoid those hunger panic attacks that steer you towards the drive-thru by planning healthy snacks and meals ahead of time. Sliced fruits and small bags of almonds make for super easy grab and go snacks. Wrap your favorite veggies in a whole grain tortilla with seasoned ground turkey and package in foil for a portable purse or briefcase-sized lunch.
4. Make eating healthy fun for the whole family by getting the kids involved in mealtime preparation. Making turkey meatballs is a perfect project that will get the kids away from the television and into the kitchen. When dinnertime rolls around they will be proud and excited to eat healthy.
5. To lose weight you must burn more calories than you eat. Cut back on unnecessary calories by choosing lean turkey over other higher calorie protein choices.
6. Don't wait for the perfect time to "start" your exercise program. Get started with a simple walk five days a week, a few sit ups, jumping jacks, and stretches. You can do these exercises during your favorite TV show to help pass the time.
7. You don't have to sign up at an expensive gym to get in shape. Look into community walking groups and fitness programs, or be creative and help out a local animal shelter by volunteering to walk the pups.
8. Sign up for a subscription to your favorite fitness magazine. Clip recipes, exercises and motivational tips and post them on a bulletin board. The visual will keep you motivated and focused on your goals.
9. Not all fats are bad! Try to avoid saturated fats, which are linked to an increased risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and type 2 diabetes. These "bad fats" are solid at room temperature. Choose lean or extra lean turkey to help minimize saturated fats in your diet.
10. Keep a positive mind set! Replace the negative self-talk with motivational mantras. For example, replace "I can't do this" with "I'm getting better at this everyday," or "I hate my stomach" with "I'm looking forward to great abs!"
11. Your body uses more calories digesting protein than it does breaking down carbs and fat. So be sure to include protein in all of your meals and snacks to give your metabolism a boost and keep you feeling fuller longer.
12. Make peace with your scale. Weigh yourself no more than once a week, on the same scale and be consistent with the time of day. I recommend weighing in first thing in the morning!