Curious to know how celebrities squeeze fitness into their daily lives? Want to know the secrets of the stars? Bi-weekly our That's Fit fitness expert Fitz sits down with the celebs we want to know more about, and digs out their great and not-so-great methods to staying healthy.

Nutrition expert, Elizabeth Somer, and I recently sat down in New York City at the Prilosec OTC round table event to chat about aging without feeling or looking OLD! She tosses out tons of great advice about living well, living long and looking hot while doing it. The interview was fun and her books are great!

View Elizabeth's books below:

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Standing in front of the mirror this morning, just out of the shower, naked -- too much information? -- I coincidentally happened to hear from my living room TV Carson Kressley of Lifetime's' How To Look Good Naked as he spouted off this trick for really looking good naked: moisturize.

A moisturized naked body is a beautiful naked body, said Kressley, who happens to believe -- or so he says -- that any naked body can be beautiful, no matter the size, shape, or physical condition. All it takes is a little mental exercise in feeling good about your body -- and apparently, some good moisturizing too. Kressley, as host of the naked show, also teaches women how to dress in ways that flatter their assets.

I'm all moisturized now. And ready for the Season Two premiere of How to Look Good Naked on Tuesday, July 22 at 10 PM on Lifetime. Hoping to pick up some more great tips.

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A few weeks ago I arrived in Sydney after a 25 hour journey -- at least 18 of which was spent sandwiched in a plane -- from Canada and arrived tired, jet-lagged and looking pretty rough apparently (a friend I saw that day later told me I looked "like death"). While I realize that it may not be easy to step off an airplane after a long haul flight looking fresh and lovely, I don't think that it's impossible to at least appear somewhat decent. I know that I hope to never arrive in a new place for a holiday looking deathly again!

I suppose it's tough to completely avoid jet lag and the weary, messy look that often results from a long journey, but there are definitely steps you can take that will help you look great as you step onto the gangway. I've been on my fair share of 10-plus hour airplane trips and have found many of the tips listed here can be a big help:

Drink lots and lots and lots of water. I know it's hard to bring any liquids on to a plane with all of the carry-on restrictions these days, but you can usually buy a bottle after going through security. Also make sure to accept any water offered by your flight attendants. It will help you stay hydrated and keep your skin looking good, and also help prevent you from getting bloated.

In a similar vein, avoid alcohol as it will dehydrate you. I know that for many it's not an enjoyable option, but there will be plenty of time for revelry once you've landed.

Move around as much as possible. Not only does this help prevent deep vein thrombosis, which can be deadly, it also keeps you from getting stiff muscles so you can walk tall as you exit the plane.

Invest in some nice face and hand cream, and bring along eye drops and a tooth brush. Moisturizer, along with water, will ensure your skin looks refreshed and the drops will keep you looking bright-eyed despite all of the dry, recirculated air. I assume that the tooth brush is pretty self-explanatory.

Sleep as much as possible. It's not easy for everyone to do sitting at an angle with strangers wedged in on either side, but being well-rested will obviously help you look well-rested, so do your best to catch a few winks.

Sure you may not get to your destination with the great hair, perfect make-up and clean, ironed clothing that you left with, but if you stick to these 5 rules you should at least arrive looking good enough to be included in a few first day of vacation photos.

Have any of you travel fans out there got any tips for the rest of us that you'd like to share?

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Would you be willing to change your diet if it meant you could look younger? It's a pretty intriguing possibility, isn't it? According to this piece, author Dr. Steven Masley who penned the book Ten Years Younger Diet suggests adding a number of food items to your daily meals in order to look and feel younger.

In the article, the items are described in a range of ways:

• cancer-fighters (leafy green veggies and lean proteins, seafood, beans and legumes)
• foods that help you maintain a healthy weight (soy and whole grains, cruciferous vegetables, berries, nuts and flaxseed)
• items that lower cholesterol (garlic, herbs and spices, green tea)
• foods that stabilize blood sugar levels (non-fat yogurt, red wine, cocoa and chocolate)

Everything on the list is relatively easy to find at a local supermarket, and also quite simple to add to your diet. If you want to read more about each of these youthful foods and just why they're so good for you, take a look at the full article here. I think we all know that eating well is the key to healthy insides but I think it's pretty encouraging to know that it's also helpful when maintaining a healthy-looking exterior.

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It's easy to feel jealous when you see magazine spreads of beautiful and seemingly flawless female celebrities, but it's also easy to forget that most of these women spend hours in the hair and make-up chair before those photos are taken.

With a little time and effort, and some help from top celeb stylists, you can look as fantastic as your favorite star. This spread in Glamour Magazine gives you the lowdown on how to copy hairstyles like Natalie Portman's thick and wavy look, Anne Hathaway's stylish updo, Julia Styles' sleek and straight mane and Mary J. Blige's loose curls, as well as Jennifer Hudson's perfectly manicured nails and Reese Witherspoon's fresh and natural make-up.

For step-by-step instructions on how to get these styles, take a look here.

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After a nearly five-year absence from the big screen, there has been a lot of talk recently about how fantastic Michelle Pfeiffer still looks at nearly 50 years-of-age. Pfeiffer has always been one of the most beautiful women in the world (I don't know of anyone who doesn't think she's stunning), and maybe she still looks incredible at her age because of great genetics and a great deal of attention to skin care.

The fact is though that few people look as fantastic at (nearly) 50 as Pfeiffer, at 40 as Nicole Kidman, at 60-plus as Goldie Hawn or (and I can't even believe it's possible) at almost-70 Tina Turner. So what is their secret? In many cases, it has a lot to do with genetics and none of us can improve on what we're born with.

As this piece points out though, many stars do resort in botox injections or expensive and invasive plastic surgeries to keep their youthful look. Many others go with face creams and treatments that most of us can't afford. So does that mean that the rest of us can't possibly age well? Even if you can't afford any of the products and procedures that celebs go for, you can still stay young by staying out of the sun, wearing moisturizer with SPF, eating healthy and drinking lots of water.

Do you have any tips on how to keep a youthful look?

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Training with purpose is important and I like to impart to my clients that for the most part, we can sculpt their bodies to be what we want it to be. Of course we can't crush bones or stretch limbs, but we can be leaner, more muscular, less flabby. We can create curves by increasing shoulder size, flattening our tummies, and lifting our tushies. Make sense? We can do our best with what we've been given.

Having said that. We have to earn it. Decide what you want to work towards before you create your program. Your goals may be low, you're goals may be high. Just understand that low goals require little effort, higher goals require more. I see a lot of people who want a six-pack yet aren't willing to give up sugary sodas. Some aren't willing to run as fast as I ask them to, or do the exercise homework I've assigned them while they're not with me.

As your online trainer I want you to understand two things. First, it's OK for you to be ambitious with your fitness levels. In fact, I think it's wonderful. Second very important thing that goes along with those ambitious fitness goals. If you want to LOOK like an athlete, you have to BEHAVE like an athlete.