Have you ever stood near the checkout of a grocery store and stared at the rack of chocolate bars, debating whether anyone would judge you for buying the king-size? You know the regular size is enough to satisfy your craving, but the bigger candy bar is only 40 cents more and it just… Looks. So. Good. Worry no more – Mars, Inc. is going taking that decision out of your hands. The company that produces M&Ms, 3 Musketeers, Snickers and Twix bars has vowed to stop shipping any Mars chocolate products that exceed 250 calories per portion by the end of 2013. Right now a regular Snickers bar has 280 calories and each Twix cookie bar has 130 calories (but let's be honest, who eats just one?). Mars will most likely stop producing its king-sized candy bars all together since the large Snickers bar weighs in at 510 calories. "We have a responsibility to help our consumers and the pets they love lead healthy lives," Mars said in a statement on its website . "We are committed to making sure the products we offer, and the ingredients they contain, can fit into a balanced diet." Mars also produces Dove chocolate bars, multiple kinds of pet food, several gum brands and Uncle Ben's rice products. This move is part of an agreement Mars signed with Michelle Obama's Partnership for a Healthier America. Mars is part of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, a group of 16 manufacturers who have pledged to reduce 1.5 trillion calories by the end of 2015 through lower-calorie options and reducing portion sizes. "America's food and beverage companies have a strong track record of innovation and providing consumers with healthier products," said Lisa Gable, executive director of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation in a press release. "The Foundation's member companies are giving Americans tools to reduce calorie consumption." Mars' statement goes on to note that the company has removed 97% of the trans fat in their chocolate products and plans to "reduce sodium levels in all Mars Food products globally by 25 percent by 2015." Mars has not addressed the total number of fat grams in each product or the amount of sugar – factors most experts agree play a big role in weight gain, especially for children. You can check out the nutrition info for Mars' products at www.marshealthyliving.com . Filed under: Healthy Eating Tagged: Jacque Wilson- CNN.com Senior Associate Producer

When eating healthfully, a large focus may be on what not to drink: no sugary juices, sodas, or high-calorie cocktails. But many drinks can actually help you live a healthier lifestyle. We all know that drinking enough water is essential, but find out what other drinks should also be on your OK list below, and remember to enter our healthy living giveaway for a chance to win a $500 Under Armour giftcard ! Coffee: The hot drink is the perfect accompaniment to a cold morning or a drowsy afternoon, but offering you a warm pick me up isn’t its only advantage. Coffee has been proven to help improve memory, increase endurance, and ease muscle pain. The list doesn’t stop there; read more about the health benefits of coffee here . Watch for: The benefits of coffee don’t always outweigh the risks, especially if you drink too much. Drinking too much java can cause you to become anxious or jittery, disrupt your sleep patterns, develop high blood pressure, or endure regular headaches. Stay attuned to caffeine’s affect on your body and in general don’t drink more than 300 milligrams a day (the average cup of coffee contains 100 milligrams of caffeine). Red wine: All those studies about the health benefits of red wine makes me feel that much better about relaxing with a glass of Cab after work. Red wine contains a compound called resveratrol, which has been proven in studies to be beneficial to your health – everything from fighting cancer to anti-aging, along with other disease-preventing benefits. Watch for: The benefits of wine stop at one glass a day, so don’t go overboard. You may be doing yourself more harm than good, especially since one glass of red wine usually runs around 127 calories . And while scientists have researched resveratrol in many lab studies, there have been few studies in humans (and let’s not forget the recent news that a leading red wine researcher actually falsified data in dozens of studies on heart health and resveratrol). Two more good-for-you drinks after the break!

Just two weeks after giving birth to daughter Haven last August, Jessica Alba tweeted : “I did my first day of wrkout [sic] since I had the baby, just cardio for 40 min . – it’s a start.” No wonder she had no problems slimming down to her amazing postbaby body. As a fellow momma, I’m not the only one in awe. A pregnant Jessica Simpson is totally inspired and tweeted : “New goal: look like @jessicaalba after baby. Job well done lady!” Jessica Alba was flattered and responded with a tweet, “OMG! Ur so sweet! Thx hon!” Aside from aspiring to look as fit and healthy as someone else, there are many ways we stay motivated when it comes to dropping pounds. What keeps you on task? What's your weight-loss motivation? I’m inspired to be as fit as _______ (celeb or someone you know). I have a special event coming up. There’s a pair of skinny jeans, bikini, or other garment I want to fit into. I have someone in mind I’m trying to impress. I do it for my health. I’m inspired another way – I’ll share below.

I’m going on vacation in a few weeks, and I can’t wait. I’m excited to see the sites and enjoy springtime in Europe, and I’m probably disproportionately excited about trying the local cuisine in every city. Of course, going on a food-filled tour is not the same as taking an exercise-focused vacation like a fitness retreat , but I still am strategizing about how I’ll be incorporating exercise into my daily vacay routine. I’m planning on renting bikes to tour around London as well as hitting the hotel gym, and I know I’ll be the walking a lot with all the things to do around town. Whether it’s sightrunning or always booking a hotel with a gym, how do you stay fit on vacation? Or do you use vacation time to take a break until you get back home?

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If Tracy Anderson has half of Hollywood on her client roster , Harley Pasternak has the rest. What started out as a side job has turned into a full-blown career – three studios and 12 trainers later , it’s a rare day if Harley isn’t jetting somewhere in the world to train a client. Lady Gaga , Kanye West , Robert Pattinson , Megan Fox , and Katy Perry are just a small dent of the A-list celebs who Harley works with , and for over 10 years, he’s been developing his 5 Factor philosophy of diet and exercise: five 25-minute cardio circuits per week coupled with eating five times a day (three meals, two snacks). Keeping with Harley’s 5 Factor ways, let’s take a look at five of the hottest female celebs he’s currently training. Source: WireImage View Slideshow ›

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There is a reason I follow celebrity trainers who tweet : it’s often the best place to find the latest breaking news in their lives. And, it’s often uncensored, honest, and timely. If you follow trainer Jillian Michaels on Twitter, then I’m sure you’ve been glued to all her recent developments: She’s having a baby ! Jillian is taking the next year off to focus on becoming a “mommy.” The trainer is looking to adopt – not one, but two children! – and she’s currently in a home study process with an adoption agency. While she says that it “doesn’t matter to me” if they’re boys or girls, she is planning to adopt from Africa. This decision has nothing to do with the Women’s Health article from earlier this year, which quoted the trainer as saying she, “can’t handle doing that [pregnancy] to my body.” Jillian told the Los Angeles Times that she was misquoted and that she can’t have children because of medical issues. Season 11 of The Biggest Loser will be her last . We’ve got one more season to see Jillian whip individuals into shape, since next year’s season will be her last. FitSugar favorite Bob Harper will stay on the show, and will be joined by two new trainers. NBC is keeping the new trainers’ identity a secret, but we do know from Jillian that one is definitely a female . Contestants on season 11 will have the option of working out with Jillian and Bob or the newbies. She slams her kettlebell critics for good . Jillian has taken a lot of flak for her kettlebell techniques, which reached a climax in a controversial LA Times op-ed piece calling her a fraud. Via Twitter, Jillian’s bud Bob Harper tweeted: “we’re officially kettlebell certified. Tell all those A$$&$@”@ to suck it.” Both Bob and Jillian worked with “kettlebell master” Paul Katami , who is affiliated with the Kettlebell Concepts certification program.