We've all seen a movie where a bunch of guys are hanging out, shooting hoops and joking around. It plays to every manly stereotype, and yet it's very telling. The truth is, guys handle fitness with a casualness I envy. They like to have fun, spend time with friends—and hey, it seems to work. They pretty much always lose weight, often without all the stress. Here are some refreshingly straightforward weight loss strategies I've learned from men in my life.
You Should Want to Be Your Best
I've always been very competitive, and I don't think women are taught as often as men to embrace it. My longtime trainer, Steve Lee (he's the guy shooting hoops with me here!), has really helped me channel that energy—and not just toward other people. He's constantly pushing me to challenge myself, too: The second I get good at something, we move on. It's made me a better athlete and pushed me to want more from every other aspect of my life,including my career.
Justin Coit
Life's Too Short For Boring Workouts
When Dave and I first got married, the gym felt more like a punishment than something I could ever enjoy. He suggested I try playing racquetball with him, and since I had nothing to lose (and he's fun to hang out with), I said yes. It was a game changer. I realized that while I was slaving away on the elliptical—because that's what fit people do, right?—Dave had been getting a killer workout doing something he loved. It's a lesson I carry with me to this day: I have options.
Justin Coit
Be Pragmatic About Your Body
Like so many women, I used to care a lot about what other people thought of my body. Don't get me wrong, there are guys who care too. But a lot of the men I know—even actors, whose looks help them get work—seem more removed from that. They take care of their bodies the way they take care of their cars: They keep them polished because they take pride in them. And if they start to feel sluggish, they think about what they've been using for fuel. It's all so practical.
Justin Coit
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