I’ll tell you a secret…you’re not alone. Secret #2-like the rest of us, you most likely have no personal trainer. Below are some tips for Average Jane to get a good start on an exercise program. Specific workouts and diets of celebrities will follow in days to come for those, like me, who are still obsessed despite the good intentions of the five steps below.

Step #1-Focus on your health, NOT on looks, to get lookin’ good!

Step #2-Keep things interesting so you don’t get bored. For example, dance classes, running with a friend, weight training, boxing with your boyfriend, hiking, biking, or playing a sport you enjoy are all considered exercise. Mix it up, add some friends, and have fun!

Step #3-Intensity, Intensity, Intensity. A good judge of the correct intensity is that although you can have a conversation, you would really rather not.

Step #4-When you are tired, don’t quit or skip a day. Simply make your workout slightly easier that day, a compromise you will be able to win.

Step #5-Don’t expect results overnight. Any exercise or weight loss program should only be attempted by consulting your doctor. After all, this is a lifestyle change. “Fad” diets and programs don’t make you look fabulous. They simply make you hungry, tired, and feel more worthless.

Remember, when it comes to celebs, of course they look great. They have a personal trainer, and keeping in shape for most of them is a part of their job description. They don’t have to stop by McDonald’s for a quick breakfast because their kids refused to get up and ready for school. They also don’t have to get home after a long day at work and choose between staying up, cooking, and cleaning, or ordering pizza and having it done with.

Finally, please note that any change of diet or exercise is a life-changing experience and should only be began with the help of a doctor.