Pussycat Dolls Founder Robin Antin Gives Tips On A Healthy New Year

Jan. 9 2012, Published 9:30 a.m. ET
By Amber Goodhand - Breaking Celebrity News Reporter
The Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin knows a thing or two about being in shape, so Breaking Celebrity News spoke exclusively with the choreographer and dancer about the best ways to stay healthy in 2012.
Having worked with A-list acts like Pink, No Doubt, Christina Applegate and Paris Hilton — you may want to listen up to what Robin has to say below:
1. What are reasonable goals to set in the New Year in terms of losing weight?
Mine are: Drink more water, less sugar, and carb intake.
2. What is the biggest mistake people make?
TO NOT EAT.
3. Should you have one cheat day per week?
I do, but it's not out of control.
4. How much exercise should someone getting healthy do per week?
I have some exercises that only take 15 minutes, so 15 to 20 minutes a day. And at least 2 days a week a good hour workout.
5. Cardio? Weights? Pilates? Yoga?
Dance, cardio, Pilates, and yoga…that's what works best for me.
6. What's your favorite treat to nibble on?
I love chips, but I try to eat the kind that are low cal.
7. Is drinking diet soda really THAT bad for you?
I don't know because I don't drink it.
8. How does a dance workout benefit someone more so than