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Don't focus so hard on skinny jeans that you miss the one of the most powerful side effects of eating right and exercising -- being a happy person most of the time. You know, one of those spring-in-their-step types that genuinely loves their life, sleeps like a baby, smiles easily and is filled with boundless energy. Elizabeth Somer's new book, Eat Your Way to Happiness, reminds us the right foods coupled with exercise have a synergistic, immediate effect on your mood and cravings -- critical factors in the size of those jeans.

A registered dietitian and author of Food & Mood, Somer knows her stuff. The book includes 10 easy-to-understand diet secrets peppered with real-life success stories. If you're clueless about healthy eating, but feeling like you've got to do something to shed weight and lose your bad mood, this book is a terrific tool to educate and motivate. If you're a layman-genius in diet and fitness, Somer's assessment tools will help you identify your food and fitness areas that need tweaking.

Here's a sneak peek at a few of Somer's secrets and promises:

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]]>dietdiet bookDietBookEat Your Way to HappinessEatYourWayToHappinessElizabeth SomerElizabethSomerweight lossWeightLossBev SklarFri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 ESTThe Biggest Loser: The Heart of Makeover Weekhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/18/biggest-loser-the-heart-of-a-makeover-week/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/18/biggest-loser-the-heart-of-a-makeover-week/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/18/biggest-loser-the-heart-of-a-makeover-week/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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Week 10 marked double digit weeks spent on "The Biggest Loser" ranch, as well as a clothes, hair and emotional transformation for the final six. It was a soul-searching makeover week, draped in glitz and glamor and awash in happy tears, family reunions and a chance to tell the world how eating right and working out changes lives. Contestants showed off noticeably slimmer waistlines in gorgeous off-the-rack clothes for dramatic effect. After the stage lights dimmed, makeover week weight loss was kind to some and not others, delivering a heated elimination confrontation.

Goodbye X-Sizes, Hello Jawlines. Besides seeing famous designer Tim Gunn try to convince Rebecca to sport the leopard print blouse, makeover week had fans buzzing with one visual excitement after another. No more X-men and women ranch t-shirts, this is the moment contestants slip into real clothes and designer haircuts. They looked thin this week because nearly 500 pounds of fat is gone between the final six. Instead of a visit with Tyra Banks, Season 8 contestants stepped on stage to speak about their weight loss journey to a 300-plus audience.

Morbid Obesity Has Its Reasons. Jillian's skinny jawline dropped when Rudy stood on the stage and shared with the crowd he lost his 14-year-old sister to leukemia when he was just 12 years old. Jillian ended up pulling Rudy into a one-on-one counseling workout back at the ranch, pointing out his unresolved grief must be acknowledged to continue to grow. Rudy shared that knowing what started his weight gain is a critical piece to keeping the weight off permanently. Liz told the audience she lost herself while serving the needs of others. However she's shining the spotlight back on herself. If you're overweight, obese or just in horrible shape -- why? How did you develop negative eating and fitness habits? What can you do emotionally to shore up your resolve for a lifetime of healthier choices? Forget the next diet trick -- for eight seasons now, Jillian has said this makeover of heart and soul is one of the most critical strategies for permanent weight loss.

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]]>Season 8 makeover weekSeason8MakeoverWeekThe Biggest Loserthe-biggest-loserTheBiggestLoserBev SklarWed, 18 Nov 2009 15:00:00 ESTDunkin' Donuts Pumpkin Latte - How Many Calories?http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/18/dunkin-donuts-pumpkin-latte-how-many-calories/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/18/dunkin-donuts-pumpkin-latte-how-many-calories/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/18/dunkin-donuts-pumpkin-latte-how-many-calories/#commentsFiled under:


Welcome to creamy, frothy, holiday drink season. Nothing like blustery temperatures to switch your alliance with coffee and cream to a pumpkin-flavored latte, mocha with whip, hot chocolate with extra marshmallows. But we all know those drinks add up calorie-wise, and you need to bank all the calories you can for the three or four holiday parties that truly matter during the next six-weeks indulgence.

No sense in diving into peppermint mochas until the hot pumpkin drink crave is satisfied. America supposedly runs on Dunkin' -- so how many calories in a Dunkin' Donuts medium Pumpkin Latte?

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]]>DD Smart menuDdSmartMenuDunkin DonutsDunkin Donuts DD Smart menuDunkin Donuts Pumpkin LatteDunkinDonutsDunkinDonutsDdSmartMenuDunkinDonutsPumpkinLattehot holiday drinksHotHolidayDrinkshow-many-caloriesBev SklarWed, 18 Nov 2009 11:30:00 ESTChocolate Milk in School: For or Against?http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/16/chocolate-milk-in-school-for-or-against/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/16/chocolate-milk-in-school-for-or-against/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/16/chocolate-milk-in-school-for-or-against/#comments
The Dairy Council should tweak their "Got Milk?" mustache campaign to "Got Chocolate Milk?" That's the flavor most prized by kids in school, yet despised by many nutritional advocates concerned about the alarming rise of childhood obesity. One cup of low-fat chocolate milk has about 6 teaspoons of sugar versus 3 teaspoons in one cup of white skim milk.

The dairy industry has launched its high-priced Milk Processor Education Program, or MilkPEP, marketing campaign to save the brown stuff from villainous nutritional advocates who'd rather wipe off those chocolate mustaches. Their fight-back slogan in the video above? "Raise your hand for chocolate milk." The campaign says when you strip sugared-up milk from schools, kids won't drink white milk, losing out on critical nutrients they're already deficient in -- calcium and vitamin D. The campaign is sending the message chocolate milk isn't in the same nutritional poorhouse as soda and candy. Parents are happy their kids are drinking it, taking it away does more harm than good.

Is this ad campaign more about shoring up kids' bone density or a scare tactic to fatten sales (and kids in the process)? Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition and food studies at New York University and author of Food Politics, points out this new ad campaign is really about milk sales. Schools represent more than 7 percent of total milk sales, and more than half of that is flavored milk. She even jokes MilkPEP's chocolate milk offensive is great material for a little Colbert satire.

Yet some nutritionists do defend chocolate milk. "It's better to get the milk in with a little bit of sugary flavoring than have them pick almost any alternative," Connie Weaver, head of the department of Food and nutrition at Purdue University, told the Associated Press. But don't forget about all that extra sugar. Renegade lunch lady Ann Cooper estimates the extra calories in chocolate milk can add up to 5 pounds of weight gain over a typical school year.

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]]>chocolate milkChocolateMilkFood PoliticsFoodPoliticsMarion NestleMarionNestleMarlene SchwartzMarleneSchwartzMilkPEPRaise Your Hand for Chocolate MilkRaiseYourHandForChocolateMilkrenegade lunch ladyRenegadeLunchLadyBev SklarMon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:00 ESTMedifast Diet Reviewhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/13/medifast-diet/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/13/medifast-diet/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/13/medifast-diet/#commentsFiled under:

Have you ever been on a Medifast diet? If you were, you might have been wearing leg warmers at the time -- this diet invention has been around since the 80s.

You won't be grocery shopping much on the Medifast diet because you're required to buy their food. Medifast diet developers say you'll lose weight fast, with a two to five pound weight loss each week on the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan. You eat often on this diet, but in very small doses. The 5 & 1 followers eat five pre-packaged Medifast meals each day, followed by one Lean & Green Meal featuring a lean protein, vegetables and condiments from their approved list of options. With 70 Medifast diet selections, you're not sucking down diet shakes all day. Food choices include chili, stew, soups, oatmeal, scrambled eggs, bars, puddings and a few other mini-meals. But forget that turkey panini with veggie chips for lunch.

Medifast is all about calorie restriction. Depending on which meals -- or, really, bars and shakes -- you choose, you're getting around 800 to 1,000 calories per day. Not much, especially if you're simultaneously inspired to clean the junk off your treadmill and start exercising.

"Someone who is generally going to use Medifast is considerably overweight to begin with and not engaged in any physical activity anyway. The recommendation is for the first two or three weeks on the diet, don't do any exercise at all," advised Constance Brown-Riggs, registered dietitian and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. She doesn't think Medifast can support rigorous exercise, but followers can engage in more moderate activities such as walking.

Brown-Riggs has put dozens of clients on the diet over the years with great success, noting it's a good way to jumpstart weight loss for the busy person who doesn't have time or won't take time to consider their food choices.

"It's a good way to get them started. Success breeds success, and once they're able to start losing, it's easier to transition them from Medifast to a regular eating regimen," Brown-Riggs said.

Nutritionally-speaking, meals do combine protein and carbs, so you can allegedly lose weight and retain lean muscle. They also have designed a meal plan for people with Type 2 diabetes. This diet isn't cheap, a four-week package of Medifast meals costs about $300. Comparatively, Nutrisystem costs about $350 a month, the Cookie Diet is about $240 and the high-protein Atkins diet sells a variety of a la carte bars, shakes and cuisine. The cost of the Jenny Craig diet depends on menu items ordered. Jenny Craig says their clients spend $1 more a day than the average American spends on food, but this ballpark cost remains a mystery until you start ordering.

Instead of choosing diets that require pre-packaged meals, try shopping the perimeter of the grocery store -- where the produce, lean meats and dairy are located -- and writing down all of your meals in a $5 food journal.


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]]>dietdiet reviewDietReviewdietsMedifastMedifast 5 1 PlanMedifast dietMedifast51PlanMedifastDietweight lossWeightLossBev SklarFri, 13 Nov 2009 17:15:00 ESTThe Biggest Loser - Red Line Circushttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/11/the-biggest-loser-red-line-circus/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/11/the-biggest-loser-red-line-circus/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/11/the-biggest-loser-red-line-circus/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Biggest Loser

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Week 9 at "The Biggest Loser" nearly exploded with stress thanks to head-to-head alliances and a major producer curve ball -- double elimination. Yes, two contestants headed home to slim the count to a near-finale six contestants. Read on about the dreaded red line, a circus spat for immunity and plenty of stressed out weight loss.

Red Line Pitch. Producers flipped everyone out this week with a nutty red line. The contestant with the worst weight loss fell below the red line and was sent home immediately, no vote required. The next two lowest weigh-ins fell below the usual yellow line and duked it out at an elimination vote. What's your take on the red line -- producer curve ball or spit ball? Let us know in the poll. Don't forget, the show's decision makers appeared to listen when fans complained about the early season cursing. On-air trainer potty mouths are a rarity these days.

Does Anyone Deserve It More? Jillian and Bob seemed worried when they heard about the new red line. Jillian said it out loud -- Shay needs the ranch more than others, and her larger size makes it tougher to compete on the scale. Bob and Jillian need to keep their trainer heads on and calm down with a little yoga. Child's pose works wonders. I think they're just angry two are leaving their gym flock this week -- finale heat is on -- no one necessarily deserves it more.

Transformation is Now. "Life happens right now, Rebecca. Transformation happens right now, not yesterday, and not tomorrow," said Jillian. She's right, of course. Take a close look at what you plan to eat today, write it all down, then take a long walk after dinner. Start your transformation each day. If you're really serious, check out Season 5 winner Ali Vincent's powerful advice in Believe It, Be It. She's still strapping on her bodybugg.

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]]>Biggest LoserBiggestLoserLarabarred line weekRedLineWeekThe Biggest Loserthe-biggest-loserTheBiggestLoserBev SklarWed, 11 Nov 2009 13:00:00 ESTPeanut Butter - How Many Calories?http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/11/peanut-butter-how-many-calories/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/11/peanut-butter-how-many-calories/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/11/peanut-butter-how-many-calories/#commentsFiled under:

You're celebrating and you didn't even know it -- November marks National Peanut Butter Month. Unless you've got a nut allergy, it's a big month for the creamy stuff.
PB fans love it spread on a sandwich, smeared on hot toast or stirred in oatmeal. Those living diet-dangerously lace that heaping tablespoon with semi-sweet chocolate chips, then rationalize it all down saying peanut butter is a terrific source of protein.

If you're a regular pb-lover, it's time to arm yourself with the nutritional facts. For starters, how many calories in two tablespoons of peanut butter?

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]]>how many caloriesHowManyCaloriespbpeanutpeanut butterPeanutButterpeanutsBev SklarWed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST100-Calorie Snack Packs - Worth it?http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/10/low-calorie-snack-packs-worth-it/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/10/low-calorie-snack-packs-worth-it/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/10/low-calorie-snack-packs-worth-it/#commentsFiled under:

Ziploc is marketing a new snack bag sized for a pack-and-go 100 calories, and food corporations have been touting 100-calorie-shot salty and sweet carbs in feather-light bags for awhile now. Worth it? FitSugar recently asked readers if the 100-calorie Ziploc bags were cool or not cool, and the vote is about split.

One commenter pointed out 100-calorie snack portions are not all the same -- consumers stuffing this bag full with mixed nuts or dried fruit will swallow way more than 100 calories. And plastic bags won't save the planet. How about some self-control and a piece of fresh fruit or tupperware full of fresh veggies instead?

What's your favorite 100-calorie or so snack to keep you thin? Ziploc says about 28 grapes, 2 tablespoons of mixed nuts and one small orange are good choices, but how about this -- a fresh apple served with an iPod and treadmill.

Here are a few more 100-calorie snacks over at AOL Health.

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]]>100-calorie snacks100-calorieSnacksfit-sugar-mini-postFitSugarZiploc 100-calorie bagZiploc100-calorieBagBev SklarTue, 10 Nov 2009 11:00:00 ESTAli Vincent Says Believe It, Be Ithttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/09/ali-vincent-says-believe-it-be-it/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/09/ali-vincent-says-believe-it-be-it/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/09/ali-vincent-says-believe-it-be-it/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Ali Vincent, the first female winner of "The Biggest Loser" has been baring her sleek arms everywhere since sweeping Season 5. Now she's baring her soul in a new book, Believe It, Be It, which hits bookshelves tomorrow. This is not a step-by-step diet book. Rather, it's a revealing memoir of her life leading up to that 234-pound initial weigh-in, followed by intimate insights on how she lost 112 pounds during her on-off-back-on-again time at the ranch. Whether you're a fan of the show, looking to lose major weight or a combination of both, Vincent's warm heart and smarts will motivate you.

That's Fit recently had a chance to speak with Ali about weight loss maintenance, Biggest Loser profanity and her future plans.

That's Fit: Some Biggest Loser contestants gain significant weight back, others don't. Does Biggest Loser provide any post-show support or are you primarily on your own?

Ali Vincent: Honestly, your season is over and they have to go onto the next season. I had to figure it out on my own. I got a counselor, I had to wean myself out of working out all the time. I didn't want to trade one addiction for another. I communicated that I would have appreciated [more support at home], so they've listened and now they definitely do have more support. Yes, people do gain weight after the show, but if you look at the statistics and compare it to the numbers of any other program out there, our numbers are significantly lower for the people that relapse.

TF: What's the hardest part of weight loss maintenance at home?

AV: I think the hardest part ... is really communication with your friends and family. Every Friday I might go to my mom's house and have a big 'ole dinner. Anytime I was sad we went and ate Mexican food. It wasn't conscious, it was a habit. So really just being clear with your relationships, people at work, communicating to everyone you interact with that "Hey, this is what I'm going for and I would really appreciate it if you could support me in this way." If they can't, then you need to change your circumstance, change your environment.

TF: Season 8 sustained early criticism for all the cursing, what's your take?

AV: It is TV, so obviously you're not supposed to cuss. You have to be conscious of the audience. I think Bob and Jillian are pushed to that point where contestants aren't listening. It is what it is, but I don't think you necessarily need to put it on TV.
Bob hardly ever [curses]. Jillian, she's got a little potty mouth. That's not their only way, they go wherever they need to go with each type of contestant. They're genius at what they do, and they're willing to go anywhere it takes to get that contestant past that line, past that moment, through that experience.

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]]>Ali VincentAliVincentBe ItBelieve ItBelieveItThe Biggest LoserTheBiggestLoserBev SklarMon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:00 ESTBall Chairs Bounce Into Schoolshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/ball-chair-excercises-new-to-schools/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/ball-chair-excercises-new-to-schools/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/ball-chair-excercises-new-to-schools/#commentsFiled under:

ball chairs

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Less students are slouching in their desks these days, they're sitting attentively upon colorful exercise balls. While many kids report trading a chair for a cushy ball is fun, classroom-designed ball chairs are really about improving learning, reports the Chicago Tribune. Perching atop a ball chair requires kids to constantly engage their core muscles, which is simultaneously turning on their pre-frontal cortex for better mental engagement and less impulsivity.

It's not just school children, either. In a study that looked at college students on exercise balls, the students overwhelmingly prefer a bouncy seat, they self-reported improved concentration and focus, according to a study done by John Kilbourne, a movement scientist at Grand Valley State University. You can bet primary, intermediate and middle school teachers are seeing this same effect or they wouldn't let a single ball chair roll into their classroom. Put your worry to rest about kids tossing their rubber chairs around the room -- they don't scrawl on their bodies with dry erase markers, either -- that's why there's a teacher in the room.

As the mother of an ever-moving, second grade boy, one of these bouncy balls would be a welcome addition at our dinner table. But kids aren't the only clients. Ball chair-seller WittFitt has seen a serious rise in sales the past few years, and their comprehensive sizing tool and personalized assistance can get you the right ball for your home or office. Beyond a standard stability ball with feet, WittFitt offers the Evolution Chair with a moving base, FitBALL Seating Disc and a FitBALL Chair.

If you're slouching right now, and sitting on a ball isn't appealing, perhaps you might try vibrating yourself straight.

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]]>ball chairBallChairEvolution ChairEvolutionChairexercise ball chairExerciseBallChairFitBALL ChairFitBALL Seating DiscFitballChairFitballSeatingDisciPostureLLCWittFittBev SklarWed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:00 ESTThe Biggest Loser - Salad in the White Househttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/the-biggest-loser-salad-in-the-white-house/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/the-biggest-loser-salad-in-the-white-house/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/04/the-biggest-loser-salad-in-the-white-house/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Biggest Loser

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Week 8 was active vacation time at "The Biggest Loser" as the final nine headed to Washington D.C. for a little Article I lobbying when they weren't burning calories around gardens, memorials and monuments. The fight against obesity in this country needs to be on our legislators' radar and Capitol Hill heard very personal pleas from contestants. Beyond strolling across an expansive White House lawn, keep reading for the full D.C. scoop on a great vacation workout, the pop challenge and whether or not they actually enjoyed that salad with President Obama.

No More Seat Extenders. On the flight out to D.C., Rudy realized he didn't need a seat belt extender anymore. Contestants were taking up one seat, not two. Daniel had seat belt tail to spare. Fitting comfortably on an airplane was a liberating and joyful moment for contestants. Their bodies are becoming noticeably slimmer, and just think how many more celebrations are ahead -- sliding behind the wheel of a car, sitting on a bus, buying clothes off the rack, tossing meds.

Best Politician Wins. In a creative pop challenge, contestants ran around D.C. attempting to convince the most people to join them for a workout with Bob and Jillian at the Washington Monument. Of course Allen ran to the firehouse, but he was beaten by one thanks to Liz's southern charm. Liz won an advantage in a later challenge for immunity and a healthy lunch -- yup, Subway -- for her supporters. The group workout was fantastic, with Bob loving the stage as Jillian mingled among the crowd picking on total strangers.

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Pomegranate juice has been a health food hit for awhile now, but how often do you toss a raw pomegranate in your grocery cart? The Pomegranate Council -- yes, there's a council -- shares all sorts of cool facts about this ancient fruit. Now's a good time to try a pomegranate, the California's Wonderful variety is in season now through January.

The fun part lies in figuring out how to actually eat those raw aril seeds bursting with pomegranate juice. Whether using the traditional or fanning no-mess methods, you can scoop out the seeds without turning your fingertips into a red-stained mess.

Once you have a pile, how many calories are actually in a half cup of pomegranate seeds?

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]]>fruitfruit juiceFruitJuicehow-many-caloriespomegranatepomegranate juicePomegranateJuiceBev SklarWed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:00 ESTBOSU Traininghttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/bosu-training/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/bosu-training/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/bosu-training/#commentsFiled under:

BOSU training stands for Both Sides Utilized, which means you can challenge yourself with numerous exercises on either side. Introduced to the fitness stage back in 2000, you've probably tripped over a BOSU ball in the gym by now. Let's take a look at the fitness power offered by this rubber, gel-filled half-dome perched upon a slab of molded plastic.

Countless moves targeting the glutes, hips, thighs, core and upper body can be performed ball-side-up, requiring focus because your balance will be challenged. BOSU is a functional training tool that stabilizes your core and improves your balance.

Your BOSU ball can also work as a weight bench. Just kneel on your BOSU for those one-armed rows or sit on top for incredible abs. That extra BOSU wobble works your body in new ways, putting sturdy floors to shame. Flip the BOSU over, grab the plastic handles and you're ready for a variety of strength exercises -- push-ups, planks and tilts. Even contestants over at "The Biggest Loser" have used the BOSU.

If you've got a BOSU on your holiday list, the BOSU Home Trainer system will cost you around $100. Or you could go with a BOSU Sport Balance Trainer costing anywhere from $60-$100, based on 45/55/65 cm sizes.

If you're interested in other great, low-cost ways to lose weight and love your body check out That's Fit's yoga section.

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]]>BOSUBOSU ballsBOSU Home TrainerBOSU Sport Balance TrainerBOSU trainingBosuBallsBosuHomeTrainerBosuSportBalanceTrainerBosuTrainingBev SklarTue, 03 Nov 2009 15:15:00 ESTDaylight Savings Can Trigger Morning Workoutshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/daylight-savings-can-trigger-morning-workouts/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/daylight-savings-can-trigger-morning-workouts/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/03/daylight-savings-can-trigger-morning-workouts/#commentsFiled under:

Did you roll over and sink into that extra hour of sleep this morning? FitSugar says you could have turned that hour into a 400 or more calorie deficit. Take advantage of daylight savings time and kick-off regular morning workouts this week.

We know, anti-morning fitness folks dread the thought of 160 beats per minute before the clock strikes noon. Yet, they secretly admire the gal who runs a 5K before her Special K. If jumping out of bed to break a sweat is shaky, foreign territory, that extra hour could be your passport to a rooster workout habit. Even a brisk walk with a firm lid on your coffee will burn through 200-plus calories.

Here are five reasons to exercise in the morning.

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]]>daylight savings timeDaylightSavingsTimefit-sugar-mini-postmorning fitnessmorning workoutsMorningFitnessMorningWorkoutsBev SklarTue, 03 Nov 2009 10:30:00 ESTSnickers Miniatures: How Many Calories?http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/29/snickers-miniatures-how-many-calories/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/29/snickers-miniatures-how-many-calories/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/29/snickers-miniatures-how-many-calories/#commentsFiled under:

Beyond scary ghosts and wishing your neighbor would take down that spine-tingling grim reaper, Halloween season is bent on spooking away a healthy diet.

Handfuls of candy corn, bowls of popcorn balls and hot apple cider don't help. Then there are those miniature-sized candy bombs, like Snickers Miniatures.

How many calories in just one, teeny tiny Snickers Miniature?

You need to pay special attention if your cubicle or garbage can is littered with mini-wrappers.

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]]>Halloween candyHalloweenCandyhow-many-caloriesSnickers MiniaturesSnickersMiniaturesBev SklarThu, 29 Oct 2009 11:00:00 ESTThe Biggest Loser: Abby Rike is Amazinghttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/28/the-biggest-loser-abby-rike-is-amazing/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/28/the-biggest-loser-abby-rike-is-amazing/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/28/the-biggest-loser-abby-rike-is-amazing/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Biggest Loser

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Week 7 at "The Biggest Loser" centered on emotions and left us with Abby and Rudy's amazing feats. It may sound like a diet-pill hoax, but Rudy really did break a towering BL-record by dropping more than 100 pounds in an unheard-of seven weeks. No pills, no starvation, no liquid diet, just buckets of sweat and healthy eating equity. Read on for the rundown on Jillian's gym psychotherapy, a Derek Jeter surprise and a face-off weigh-in that left one team miserably inspired at elimination.

Jillian's Emotional Core Workout. Whether you've forgiven her for those early-season f-bombs or not, Jillian has an uncanny way of slicing to the core of contestant weight gain. She had her own face-off counseling sessions to address Amanda's fear of failure, Shay's battle to finally fight for herself and Abby's discovery that she truly wants to live again. What can you ask Abby Rike, the mother who lost her husband, daughter and newborn son in a tragic car crash two-and-a-half years ago? In a powerful moment, Jillian found Abby is ready to live and not just exist anymore. Abby continues to leave us speechless with a collective lump in our throat, which is why her picture sits on my treadmill. Who doesn't have the strength to walk or run faster and farther in her honor -- are you on the couch during this show or burning calories?

Halfway Point Pop Challenge. Short contestants loved this one -- shuttle back and forth under a bar to tag a swinging marker 500 times to win the right to pick the face-off match-ups at final weigh-in. Each team member was required to take a turn, and in a tight finish, Blue beat Black 500 to 496. Within a corny boxing ring, Blue picked Rebecca vs. Amanda, Tracy vs. Abby, Allen vs. Danny, Rudy vs. Shay and Liz vs. Daniel. Win three face-offs, and no one goes home. In return for Blue's win, Bob beat 'em up good with a creative pool workout -- try holding the pool wall and kicking furiously straight-legged for-Bob-ever. Grueling. Anyone else notice Rudy's sweet crawl stroke?

Derek Jeter Surprise. At this week's challenge, players were greeted by life-size photos of their first-day selves positioned on a gorgeous baseball field. Everyone wore jerseys with numbers representing weight loss to date. Then the Yankees' Derek Jeter pops up on the big screen to explain the 2,535 balls scattered in the outfield (his career hits) needed to be scooped up and tossed at opponents' photos. Once a contestant's photo was beaned 316 times (Jeter's career batting average), they're out. Last team with a member standing won lunch with our favorite Aussie chef, Curtis Stone, and a two-pound advantage at the weigh-in. A solid team strategy buffeted by Danny's smooth arm gave Black the win.


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]]>Abby RikeAbbyRikebiggest loserbiggest loser season 8BiggestLoserBiggestLoserSeason8Curtis StoneCurtisStoneJerek Jeter on Biggest LoserJerekJeterOnBiggestLoserthe-biggest-loserBev SklarWed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 ESTBiggest Loser Contestant Goes Under the Knife Before His Weddinghttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/27/biggest-loser-contestant-goes-under-the-knife-before-his-wedding/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/27/biggest-loser-contestant-goes-under-the-knife-before-his-wedding/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/27/biggest-loser-contestant-goes-under-the-knife-before-his-wedding/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Some have pre-wedding jitters, but Season 4 "The Biggest Loser" contestant Neil Tejwani had pre-wedding surgery instead. Going from 421 pounds to 210, 26-year-old Neil Tejwani literally lost half of himself while competing on the show in 2007. Soon after he popped the question to long-time girlfriend Stefani Nigro.

Impressively, Tejwani has maintained a healthy weight of 230 pounds by working out five days a week, bypassing white bread and drinking less soda. But losing all that weight left Tejwani with a bunch of excess skin. So last spring, he sought a final tuxedo-tweak in preparation for his October 24, 2009 wedding -- six-hours of plastic surgery. Tejwani's plastic surgeon removed 15 pounds of excess skin and fatty tissue for a serious shape transformation.

The former "Loser" looked sharp in a Wilke-Rodriguez tuxedo on one of the biggest days of his life. But dropping those additional 15 pounds does not mean calorie-counting is over. "We did however make sure to bank up a few extra calories for our big day, so we don't feel too guilty indulging a bit or enjoying the open bar!" Tejwani told PEOPLE magazine. Seems Tejwani is dedicated to a forever-healthy lifestyle, and he's got the body to show for it.

Keeping the weight off after "The Biggest Loser" is no guarantee, but former contestants like Erik Chopin are not giving up the fight.

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]]>biggest loserBiggestLosergeo:40.7123+-73.3382neil tejwaniNeilTejwaniWhere:West-Babylon-NY-11704Bev SklarTue, 27 Oct 2009 15:00:00 ESTAvoid the Post-Workout Hurthttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/27/avoid-post-workout-muscle-soreness/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/27/avoid-post-workout-muscle-soreness/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/27/avoid-post-workout-muscle-soreness/#commentsFiled under:

Got sore muscles? One prevention tip is to stay in fantastic shape 100 percent of the time, but that's not reality for the masses. Instead, FitSugar offers both commonsense and exotic tips to keep the post-workout hurt at bay.

Did you know pre-workout java can allegedly reduce muscular pain later? Cherry juice is also a recovery powerhouse and works if you drink it before or after the gym. But don't undermine all those calories burned by drinking too much juice. Elite athletes swear by a post-workout ice bath, but who carries a key to an NFL locker room?

No doubt, following the 10 percent rule is one of the top tips to avoid delayed muscle onset soreness later.

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]]>fit-sugar-mini-postpost-workout sorenessPost-workoutSorenesspreventing sore musclesPreventingSoreMusclessore musclesSoreMusclesBev SklarTue, 27 Oct 2009 10:00:00 ESTJogger Strollers Keep Parents Runninghttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/23/jogger-strollers-keep-parents-running/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/23/jogger-strollers-keep-parents-running/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/23/jogger-strollers-keep-parents-running/#commentsFiled under: ,

Having a child does not spell the end of your running career. Runner-parents everywhere are taking their kids along with them thanks to jogger strollers. But before you buy and run, here's a top-line look at available brands today and common-sense fitness tips to keep you running smart with baby until they're outrunning you someday.

Easy-Stroller-It. Whether you gave birth to the baby or are a proud, sleepless papa, you need to gradually ease into stroller running to prevent injury. "Running mechanics change and targeted muscles are trained different while pushing a stroller," exercise physiologist Fabio Comana tells The New York Times. He suggests you lower your time/pace/distance and walk first, then run/walk with an empty stroller before strapping in junior. Don't miss A Runner's Guide to Jogging Strollers over at Running Times Magazine for a comprehensive look at jogging with baby.

Take a Test Run. You wouldn't buy a car without a test drive, same goes for a stroller. Does it feel right for your body type/stride? How does it handle? Don't kick the tires, but do kick up your heels.

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]]>Bob RevolutionBobRevolutionfit-familyjogger strollersJoggerStrollersStroller StridesStrollerStridesBev SklarFri, 23 Oct 2009 11:00:00 ESTPanera Cinnamon Roll: How Many Calories?http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/22/panera-cinnamon-roll-how-many-calories/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/22/panera-cinnamon-roll-how-many-calories/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/22/panera-cinnamon-roll-how-many-calories/#commentsFiled under:

Panera Bread Company makes a decent cup of joe, but they hit it out of the ballpark when it comes to baking pastries. While we're asleep, Panera bakers are hard at work, making mornings especially diet-dangerous to loyal patrons.

Let's be honest, Panera bakes a cinnamon roll as big as your head.

If you occasionally order one, you should know the monster calorie count. How many calories in a Panera Bread Company cinnamon roll? From the poll, you're at least looking at 500 calories, a tad less than one-third of a day's intake for a slim, smaller, middle-aged woman with no time to jump on the treadmill.

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