Stephanie Oakes

If there’s anyone you should take health and fitness advice from, it’s Stephanie Oakes. I mean, just look at her. And it’s not difficult to come by—you can see Stephanie’s informative segments on The Today Show and Good Morning America and read her input in Self, Shape and USA Today Magazine, just to name a few. You’ll discover the latest fitness trends and workout fashions, find out how to stay trim and healthy during pregnancy and what challenges Elite US Special Forces face. Pick up her book, Work Off Ten Pounds a Month, and get a simple and effective way to incorporate strength training, yoga and more in your everyday stroll to maintain health and weight. The real miracle here is that Stephanie does it all—media maven, fitness expert, Nike spokeswoman—all while living the family life in Dallas with her husband and two kids. How does she do it? Read on to see where Stephanie Oakes likes to live it up and wind down here in the Big D.