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Gaining Weight on Purpose, Naptime at the Gym and More - Week In Review - March 2 to March 8

Posted on Mar 6th 2009 2:00PM by Bethany Sanders
week in reviewIf you missed our daily postings this past week, we invite you to take some time to catch up on our prior week's news and gear up for a new week of healthy living information and inspiration.

Obese on purpose? That's right. Personal trainer Paul James is putting himself in his clients' plus-sized track pants by ballooning to 265, so he can turn around and take it off again.

Katie Holmes' detox diet -- should your diet leave you so weak and tired you can't hit the red carpet? How can that possibly be good for you?

Julia Louis Dreyfus is looking fit and sexy on the cover of "Shape." How does she do it? "Unfortunately, I have to work at not being fat. I'm always trying different things to see what sticks," Julia says.

Overeating doesn't only pack on the calories, but it also triggers your body to crave even more food. Control your weight and your cravings by eating until you're 80 percent full.

Gliding disks are your answer to fit and sexy abs. And if you don't own a set, Fitz will tell you how to make your own set out of stuff you can find in your very own home.

Can't turn away your favorite Girl Scout? If you're can't help but order a box or two of Girl Scout cookies, at least choose a flavor that isn't too sinful.

If you can't find time for a 30-minute workout, don't give up on exercise. Try squeezing it in 10 minutes at a time, instead. It works, I promise.

Time to head to the gym ... for a nap? That's right. Some fitness centers are offering yoga classes with extended Savasana time, giving you time to relax or even doze off for a few minutes. Now that's a workout I can get behind.

Just wrapped up a monumental workout? Pat yourself on the back, then share your success on Twitter to motivate the rest of us.

You really can't clean up your diet until you clean up your kitchen. Try Bob Greene's tips for creating a healthier pantry.

Have a fun and fit weekend, everyone!

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