While it's true you can't out run your fork, exercise paired with a balanced diet is a game changer. As you lose weight, adding strength training to the mix will help you build lean muscle, making it easier for you to tone up while you trim down. But so many women shy away from lifting weights and run to cardio (pun intended) because they're afraid that they'll "bulk up" and have bought into the myth that more cardio is best for weight loss. When the truth is, for most women,

For years women have avoided the weight rack. Why? For fear of bulking up, looking masculine, intimidation, or the misconception that...