StyleSpy with Katrina Szish

I'm referring to the Oscars, of course!  There's less than a week to go until the biggest night in Hollywood -- until the red carpet of all red carpets -- and Style Spy is going to be there checking out all the action, both on the carpet and inside the Kodak Theater. 

This night will also be the culmination of my Red Carpet Countdown, which means the Complete Body Development team and I have only a few days left to get me in gear.  Although I've been working hard since the last week in November, I still feel I have a long way to go.  Admittedly, Fashion Week put a bit of a wrench in my Oscars fitness plan: my crazy schedule meant no time to work out and less-than-perfect meals; then came my wedding anniversary celebration; then Valentine's Day; then President's Day weekend...you get the idea.  I will definitely be continuing the Countdown after the golden statues have been awarded.  Bikini season is rapidly approaching, after all, followed by my best friend's wedding in Jamaica.  See?  There's always a "red carpet" in the future -- for everyone -- which means the RCC is always relevant.

BUT...back to the present.  I hit the gym this morning and -- besides a killer workout, ouch! -- Alex, Alicia and Ramon gave me some final countdown tips to help ensure I'm as lean and mean as possible when I step onto the carpet next Sunday.

Alex Reznik, trainer extraordinaire!  Check out my pink boxing gloves!

RED CARPET COUNTDOWN:  ONE WEEK LEFT TO WHITTLE

1.  Cardio, Cardio, Cardio!  Focus on low-resistance training instead of weight training to streamline.

2.  Munch a little, a lot.  Keep your metabolism working overtime by eating small snacks throughout the day.  Stop eating by 7pm, or at least 3 hours before bedtime.

3. Food focus:  lean protein, raw or steamed veggies, low-sugar/high-fiber fruits (blueberries, grapefruit) -- no processed foods, salt, or alcohol and minimal carbs

4. Don't drink too much water; limit intake at least three days before the event to guarantee a bloat-free event

5. Steam!  Spending time in the steam room flushes toxins and stimulates circulation.