When it comes to cutting calories, you're usually better off making your meals at home. But there's one area where a restaurant may have a leg up on the home chef. Salad dressing.

It's not that restaurant salad dressings are lower in calories ... more than likely, they're not. But if you're pouring your salad dressing on top, you're probably getting more dressing than you really need. And, no, I'm not suggesting you dip your fork in the dressing before each bite because -- let's be honest -- that's annoying and just doesn't give you enough flavor.

The New York Times recipe tester has spent a lot of time working in restaurants and she says that if you're dressing your salad, you're dressing the wrong thing. Surprising, isn't it? It's kind of like finding out you're supposed to wear your shoes on your hands. After all, it's called salad dressing. Restaurants usually put dressing in a squirt bottle and then -- once the salad is mixed and in the bowl -- squirt a ring or two of dressing on the bowl. They toss the salad against the sides of the bowl until it's evenly coated.

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Yesterday I rejoined one of the most athletic guys I know, and he taught me both the most insane and brilliant exercises I've ever tried in a gym. His name is Anthony Field, and yes ... he's the Blue Wiggle from the children's TV show The Wiggles.

Anthony and I have trained together before, and he's impressed me each time. But yesterday ... I have a hard time finding words to describe. He started doing pull-ups almost two years ago, and he lost about 40 pounds. Then he added rings to his routine, which made things more fun. And now, well, the average person would just think he's lost his mind.

He is addicted to strength training while using nothing but his body weight, and his physique is proof that this strategy works like a charm. We spent a ton of time in a hotel gym shooting a bunch of fun and exciting fitness segments, which I'll be airing here soon. We giggled through it, but mostly because he doesn't speak "American" and I'm not so good at "Australian."

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.

Cameron Mathison introduced his amazing abdominals to prime time TV viewers last year on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Those abs are a gift daytime soap addicts have enjoyed for a long time, as Cameron has starred on All My Children for many years. Last week, Cameron sat down to chat with me (I'm the squeaky voice you'll hear over a weird connection in the background) about how he stays in amazing shape. His advice is golden and if you do what he says, you may be worthy of some shirtless scenes too.

If you're interested in getting one of those warm and fuzzy hugs Cameron may be handing out this weekend ...

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Take your push-ups to the next level and add an awesome abdominal workout to them as well. Fitz and her handsome crew demonstrate a few cool moves to take your training up a notch.

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Dieting can be hard work -- paying such close attention to every bite you take, counting calories, and saying, "No, thank you," to some of your favorite treats is made even more difficult when there's no real end in sight. But, according to DietBlog, a day off from your diet not only lets you recharge, it has other benefits too.

For one thing, letting yourself take a day off from your diet keeps your body guessing. If you're always keeping your daily caloric intake low, your body will eventually go into super-efficient mode and hold onto whatever calories it can in the form of fat.

Also, knowing that you've got a "cheat" day coming up can help you avoid a binge. I don't know about you, but if there's no dessert night in the near future, I'm more likely to succumb when I crave something.

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Endurance athletes are some of the most disciplined, dedicated people. Tap into that mojo by learning how to think like they do.

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Don't have the motivation for daily workouts or the time and money to hire a personal trainer? "Minimalist workouts" could be the answer.

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Having trouble sticking to a diet plan? Always falling short of your fitness goals? The answer could be as simple as being honest -- REALLY honest -- with yourself.

Mix something fun and healthy into your morning pancakes! 10 ideas you might not have thought of.

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Ever find yourself inspired by a certain phrase, quote, or idea only to forget about it as time goes by? Keep the good mojo going with this simple tip.

Getting a pedicure is one of the best ways to relax after a hard day, but hitting the salon every time you feel stressed can get expensive. But no worries!

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Taking care of our personal health is always a priority, and now taking care of the planet's health is a growing one too it so seems only natural to combine the two.

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Love to eat out but hate the damage it does to your diet? Try these easy tips and tricks for having all the fun and none of the flab:

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We've all heard of using reflexology on the hands and feet to cure various illnesses, but have you ever tried the same principle on your ears?

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Think "hair removal" and all kinds of words come to mind, none of them falling into the 'sugar and spice and everything nice' category. Unless you've tried sugaring, that is.

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