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Allison Fishman, chef, graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education and co-host of Lifetime's Cook Yourself Thin
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Photo: Allison Fishman
As we head into the holiday season chef Allison Fishman, owner of The Wooden Spoon, a cooking school in New York, shares the best ways to prepare your favorite holiday meals and desserts without adding to your waistline and without scrimping on taste.

First and foremost, "Prepare your favorites. It's not the time to skimp," Fishman explained. If you don't, she added, "As my dad would say, you're going to be sitting there with a 'broygis punim,' [that's sad face in Yiddish]. This is family, this is Thanksgiving. Let loose and enjoy." But there is room for a little diet-friendly compromise. "If pumpkin pie's your favorite thing in the world, I'm not going to tell you not to have it, but you could make crustless pumpkin pie. [The crust] contains a tremendous amount of calories, fat -- leave it off. The only food that should go into your mouth is food you absolutely love."

That's Fit: How do you go about changing your cooking style for health considerations?

Allison Fishman: I grew up with mashed potatoes that were made with a container of sour cream. Now I make mine with buttermilk. Buttermilk is naturally fat-free. I think they're a little bit gross and heavy now that I've got the other version.

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]]>3-questions-withCooking MamaCookingMamadessertholidayLightweightlow fat cookiesLowFatCookiesmashed potatoesMashedPotatoesportion controlPortionControlpumpkin pie crustPumpkinPieCrustthanksgivingthanksgiving dinnerThanksgivingDinnerMary KearlFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 ESTFattening Holiday Foods, Avoid Social Eating Sabbotage and More: Twitter Findshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/20/fattening-holiday-foods-avoid-social-eating-sabbotage-and-more/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/20/fattening-holiday-foods-avoid-social-eating-sabbotage-and-more/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/20/fattening-holiday-foods-avoid-social-eating-sabbotage-and-more/#commentsFiled under: ,




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holidash Bacon pie and other fattening holiday foods! http://tr.im/EPlW #Thanksgiving


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EatWhatYouLove #mindfulmoment Instead of just social eating, engage in interesting conversations, ask questions, and really listen to your companions.

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paw_nation Obese dog is confiscated from owner! http://tr.im/EFPf #pawnation



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DietBlogTalk Anyone see "New Moon" ? OK, we have to show our diet nerdiness & wonder: how many calories in human blood? U never see fat vampires!
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]]>christmasdogfit-followholidaymindful eatingMindfulEatingmindfulnessobesethanksgivingtwilightMary KearlFri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 ESTLight Thanksgiving Recipes: Traditional Menus, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potato Casserole and Morehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/19/light-thanksgiving-recipes-traditional-menus-cranberry-sauce/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/19/light-thanksgiving-recipes-traditional-menus-cranberry-sauce/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/19/light-thanksgiving-recipes-traditional-menus-cranberry-sauce/#commentsFiled under: ,


Haven't decided which Thanksgiving recipes you'll be trying out this year? Whether you're counting your calories, trying to avoid a binge or just stick to your normal healthy eating habits, we've pulled together a list of light, low-fat and vegetarian recipes for you to try out this holiday season.
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Light Thanksgiving Menu: Maple Turkey with Creamy Gravy, Yellow Squash Casserole, Green Beans and more
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Browse Through Cranberry Sauce Recipes
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Low-Calorie Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes, Mashed Potatoes, Pumpkin Pies, Roasted Vegetables and More
Got a favorite Thanksgiving recipe you want made-over? Nutritionist Tanya Zuckerbrot will revamp your favorite meal with a healthy twist. Plus, check out her low-fat pumpkin pie recipe.

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]]>cookcookingcranberriesgreen beansGreenBeansholidayholidaysmealsmenumenusrecipe-round-uprecipesthanksgivingturkeylegsbowlguidevegetarian dietVegetarianDietMary KearlThu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 ESTShake Weight: Gives You a Total-Body Workout in Six Minutes?http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/13/shake-weight-promises-a-total-body-workout-in-just-six-minutes/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/13/shake-weight-promises-a-total-body-workout-in-just-six-minutes/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/13/shake-weight-promises-a-total-body-workout-in-just-six-minutes/#commentsFiled under: , ,

If you haven't already seen the infamously hilarious Shake Weight commercials (check it out below), or seen celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and Queen Latifah poking fun at the weight-lifting product, we'll clue you in. The Shake Weight for women is an "As Seen on TV" 2.5-pound dumbbell-like product with spring-action that supposedly targets your biceps, triceps, shoulders and chest, and claims you'll only need to work out six minutes a day to get the full muscle-toning benefits.

The men's commercial, seemingly aimed at wannabe bodybuilders, asks, "Would you like to get your arms ripped? Your shoulders pumped and your chest sculpted ... Do you hate working out for hours at the gym with big, bulky equipment, or boring, slow dumbbells?"

The Shake Weight for women commercial, meanwhile, is aimed at fans of Michelle Obama's arms. "Work out your entire upper body in just six minutes a day," the ad touts. "You'll get arms you'll be proud to show off. Feel free to go sleeveless."

The commercials go on to explain these claims are possible because of "dynamic inertia." The manufacturers assert that if men use the Shake Weight for just one minute it's equivalent to doing 240 repetitions of regular weight-lifting. For women, the commercial explains, "Scientific studies at a prestigious University prove that the Shake Weight increases upper-body muscle activity by 300 percent compared to traditional weights." All that for a price tag of $19.95 (plus shipping) for the ladies' version or $29.95 (plus shipping) for guys.

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]]>armarmsbodybuilderdumbbelldumbbellsequipmentexercisefitnessmuscleproduct reviewproduct reviewsProductReviewProductReviewsreviewshake weightshake weight for womenShakeWeightShakeWeightForWomentoningtweet-thisupper bodyUpperBodywe-tried-itweight liftingWeightLiftingweightsworkoutMary KearlFri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:00 ESTLose Inches From Your Hips, Portion-Control Trick: Twitter Findshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/13/lose-inches-from-your-hips-portion-control-trick-twitter-finds/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/13/lose-inches-from-your-hips-portion-control-trick-twitter-finds/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/13/lose-inches-from-your-hips-portion-control-trick-twitter-finds/#commentsFiled under: ,




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feelgreatweight Erase 2 inches from your hips with this ab-blasting workout: http://bit.ly/s4rkg


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Cooking_Light Portion primer: A fist=serving of fruit, a cupped hand=a serving of grains, & an open palm=a serving of meat.



Real_Simple
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Real_Simple Pick produce milk & eggs from the back of the case. Older products tend to be pushed forward @ the grocery store. #simpletip
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]]>absfit-followgrocerygrocery shoppingGroceryShoppinghipslose weightLoseWeightportionportion controlPortionControlportionsproduceworkoutMary KearlFri, 13 Nov 2009 11:00:00 ESTFattiest of Fat Foods, Where Fruit and Veggie Names Come from and more: Twitter Findshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/06/fattiest-of-fat-foods-fruit-and-veggie-name-origins-laughter-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/06/fattiest-of-fat-foods-fruit-and-veggie-name-origins-laughter-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/06/fattiest-of-fat-foods-fruit-and-veggie-name-origins-laughter-health/#commentsFiled under:




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slashfood World's Largest Meatball Record Broken ... Again http://eaturl.info/blz3


KeriGlassman
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KeriGlassman Laughter has been shown to reduce stress levels and improve heart health. Get together with friends & watch a funny movie! [Editor's Plug: We like her advice so much, we have a contest for five lucky winners to one free hour consultation from this nutritionist. Enter by 5 p.m. November 6, 2009.]




mental_floss
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mental_floss Was There Really a Granny Smith? 9 Fruits & Veggies Named After People http://bit.ly/YV2if
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]]>appleapplesfit-followfruitfruitsgranny smithGrannySmithheartkeri glassmanKeriGlassmanlaughtermeatballmeatballsnutritionistreduce stresReduceStresstressvegetablevegetablesveggiesMary KearlFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:30:00 ESTQuit Yo-Yo Dieting: Eat What You Love, Love What You Eathttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/30/michelle-may-quit-yo-yo-dieting/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/30/michelle-may-quit-yo-yo-dieting/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/30/michelle-may-quit-yo-yo-dieting/#commentsFiled under:

Michelle May, M.D., founder of the "Am I Hungry?" workshops, former president of the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians and author of "Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat"
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The trademarks of yo-yo dieting -- overeating, followed by deprivation in guilty repentance -- may seem like something a doctor would have the self-control and training to be above, but Michelle May, M.D., former yo-yo dieter and author of the new book "Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat," explains that "health care professionals are people too," and that the restrictions of diets -- not the dieters -- are to blame for failed weight-loss plans.

The reason? In her book, she explains that the very basics of dieting -- the counting, planning and constant need to think and plan your eating based off of someone else's rules (often "before you're even out of bed!") is tiring. So much so, that any good aspect of the diet is essentially canceled out by the end result: "This constant effort and vigilance may wear you out and cause you to return to overeating to escape." Once Dr. May ditched diets, and adopted long-term successful strategies she describes below, the weight came off.

That's Fit: What do you think was most effective in helping you achieve a healthy weight?

Dr. Michelle May: I had to pay attention not just to what and how much I was eating, but why I was eating in the first place. I didn't have any deep, dark emotional issues, but I had certainly learned to comfort and entertain myself with food. Even when I was on a diet and following the rules about what to eat, I was still eating when I was bored, stressed or tired. When I felt too deprived of the foods I loved, I'd go off my diet. Nothing had fundamentally changed about my relationship with food so I just went back to overeating my favorites. This is what I called my eat-repent-repeat cycle.

I've since worked with thousands of people who are doing exactly the same thing, and the reason is that with yo-yo [dieting you don't] have any middle ground -- you are either on your diet or off. I kicked yo-yo dieting by changing the paradigm completely from a yo-yo to a pendulum. There is still the possibility of extremes but as you give overeating and dieting less of your energy, the pendulum settles into a smaller arc in the middle where you have the flexibility and the mindfulness to nourish your mind, body, heart and soul.

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]]>3-questions-withchocolatecontroldietdietingdietseatingfoodlose weightLoseWeightmindfulmindful eatingMindfulEatingovereatingself controlSelfControlstrategiesvegetablesweight lossweight losssWeightLossWeightLosssMary KearlFri, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:00 ESTBest Breakfast, Signs You Exercise Too Much and More: Twitter Findshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/30/best-breakfast-signs-you-exercise-too-much-cucumbers-for-dieting/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/30/best-breakfast-signs-you-exercise-too-much-cucumbers-for-dieting/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/30/best-breakfast-signs-you-exercise-too-much-cucumbers-for-dieting/#commentsOverwhelmed by all of the "Follow Friday" recommendations on Twitter? Each week AOL Health's Twitter alias Healthpop and That's_Fit search the Twittersphere for the greatest diet and fitness Twitterers, and each week, we'll highlight the best-of their best tweets (no Twits here).
kerigans
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kerigans Just had my oatmeal made with LF milk, egg whites for extra protein, cinnamon and ground flax. Perfect way to start the day!!!
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ThatsFitca Do you exercise too much? Ask yourself these 5 questions. http://bit.ly/D3Koy
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SELFmagazine What cool, crunchy snack is good for your figure... and your face? http://tinyurl.com/yz8err5
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lemondroptweets What do you think about the new "trend" of mags using "plus-size" models? We like @marieclaire's "no fuss" style: http://bit.ly/3gLA2F
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]]>breakfastcinnamoncucumbercucumbersegg whitesEggWhitesexercisefit-followflaxmodelsoatmealoverexerciseplus sizePlusSizeproteintwitterMary KearlFri, 30 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EST'This Is Why You're Fat' Creator on Staying Thin When Surrounded by Fatty Foodshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/23/this-is-why-youre-fat-creator-on-staying-thin-when-surrounded/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/23/this-is-why-youre-fat-creator-on-staying-thin-when-surrounded/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/23/this-is-why-youre-fat-creator-on-staying-thin-when-surrounded/#commentsFiled under:

Jessica Amason, Viral Media Editor of BuzzFeed.com, co-creator of thisiswhyyourefat.com and co-author of "This Is Why You're Fat"
This is Why You're Fat book cover by Jessica Amason
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We've been "Ewwing" and "Ahhing" over the outrageously obese eats at This Is Why You're Fat nearly all year (the book cover above will give you a good idea what kind of foods they feature if you've never visited the site), so it was only a matter of time before we asked the brains behind the Website, Jessica Amason, what inspired her to create it.

"I'm always on the Web, so I'm attuned to the new trends," says Amason, editor for BuzzFeed.com and former blogger for AOL's Urlesque.com. "And of course I'd noticed there were sites like Serious Eats and Pimp That Snack that were popping up everywhere. And so it made sense that there should be a one-stop shop kind of site." That's Fit also talked to Amason about her exercise regimen ("I go to a gym and I try to eat pretty healthy, but my motto has always been everything in moderation"), and if her eating habits have changed ("I was an athlete growing up, so I've always been a fairly healthy eater, but I have become very knowledgeable about the crazy fatty foods that are out there.") Read on for her favorite foods from the blog, and if she thinks these meals are really why you're fat.

That's Fit: What's your favorite guilty pleasure?

Jessica Amason: My weakness is baked goods, that's a pretty tough one from me. From the site, though, I think that my favorite is probably either the pizza burger, or the snack stadium. Just because there's real commitment there, those guys know how to go big. Because I know it's my weakness, I try not to indulge all that often, but with the holidays coming up I'm sure I'm gonna go a little crazy and then have to crack down once I get back.

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]]>3-questions-withcravingcravingsfatteningfatty foodsFattyFoodsguilty pleasuresGuiltyPleasuresindugenceindulgencessuper bowlSuperBowlthis is why youre fatThisIsWhyYoureFatMary KearlFri, 23 Oct 2009 15:00:00 ESTWhy Salma Hayek Feels Ugly, School Lunch Calorie Limits and More: Twitter Findshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/23/salma-hayek-feels-ugly-school-lunch-calorie-limits-and-chocolate-for-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/23/salma-hayek-feels-ugly-school-lunch-calorie-limits-and-chocolate-for-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/23/salma-hayek-feels-ugly-school-lunch-calorie-limits-and-chocolate-for-health/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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katherinehobson school lunches need calorie limits & better nutrition, but problems start before kindergarten: http://tinyurl.com/ykoo3xg
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fitceleb Salma Hayek Feels Ugly Herself & Doesn't Think She Has A Great Body http://www.fitceleb.com/node/6620
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goodhealth 4 Sweet Benefits of Being a Chocolate Lover: http://digg.com/d317jLU?t
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]]>calorieschocolatedark chocolateDarkChocolatefit-followselma hayekSelmaHayekMary KearlFri, 23 Oct 2009 11:30:00 ESTAvoid Midlife Weight Gain, McDonald's Facebook Dominance and More: Twitter Findshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/16/avoid-weight-gain-mcdonalds-facebook-obesity-connection/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/16/avoid-weight-gain-mcdonalds-facebook-obesity-connection/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/16/avoid-weight-gain-mcdonalds-facebook-obesity-connection/#commentsFiled under: ,

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debkotz2 how to avoid midlife weight gain http://tinyurl.com/yaru2ec why you want to? to sidestep chronic disease, disability, heck, even depression
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FitBottomedGirl 1,260,695 people are fans of McDonald's on FB? Wonder if that corresponds to the number of obese/overweight Americans...
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ExerciseTV Is there a best day to workout? Many people say it's Monday. Start your Monday off right with this workout: http://bit.ly/13D6g0
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fitsmi What do I say when I find candy wrappers or junk food hidden under my daughter's bed? http://ow.ly/teXJ
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]]>exerciseexercise tvExerciseTvfit-followmcdonaldsmidlifeweight gainweight lossWeightGainWeightLossMary KearlFri, 16 Oct 2009 14:00:00 ESTCandy Cravings Already: Is a Healthy Halloween Possible?http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/15/candy-cravings-already-is-a-healthy-halloween-possible/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/15/candy-cravings-already-is-a-healthy-halloween-possible/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/15/candy-cravings-already-is-a-healthy-halloween-possible/#commentsFiled under:

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There's candy wrappers all over the office, and when we get home, the first thing we reach for is the Halloween dish. Turns out all the cool Twits out there are craving seasonal treats now, too. Here's how they try to strike a balance between indulging and eating mindfully:

MobiMom
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MobiMom Finally broke into the "hidden" bag of Halloween candy - oh, no - this is NOT good....
JaredCastle
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JaredCastle Halloween trivia: A cup of candy corn has fewer calories than a cup of raisins. Candy corn (22 pieces) is 140 calories. http://short.to/sl7q
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leslie_dennis Halloween candy should be counted as a food group unto itself. I've already had 3 Smarties and a Now & Later. I'm wired!
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pbsparents Plan for a healthy Halloween. Instead of candy, give stickers, pencils or small change w/ a note saying "Treat yourself!"
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khat0511 Just bought enough halloween candy to choke a whale.. it's all staring at us now.. if i don't look, the calories don't count, right?
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ColletteAM @Thats_Fit I couldn't care less about Halloween candy. 1) I'm vegan & 2) Its junk. If I want chocolate it's gotta be the best.
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]]>cravingshalloweenhalloween candyHalloweenCandysnackstwitter-tipsMary KearlThu, 15 Oct 2009 17:00:00 ESTAlicia Silverstone Quit Counting Calories - With Her "Kind Diet"http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/15/alicia-silverstone-quit-counting-calories-with-her-kind-diet/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/15/alicia-silverstone-quit-counting-calories-with-her-kind-diet/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/15/alicia-silverstone-quit-counting-calories-with-her-kind-diet/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Alicia Silverstone, actress, activist and author of "The Kind Diet"
The Kind Diet book cover by Clueless actress Alicia Silverstone
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Alicia Silverstone's got a thing for animals. She tried going vegetarian for the first time at age 8, subsisting on a month-long diet of ice cream and eggs. It was touch and go, however, she "stopped and started a lot or 'forgot,'" she explains in her new book "The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight and Saving the Planet" which is part weight-loss advice, part holistic living wisdom. Not being able to rescue all of the world's abandoned or endangered animals (once she adopted 11 dogs who were slated to be euthanized the next day) and learning more about the meat industry helped her become a committed vegetarian as an adult. Even so, she "doesn't expect that to move everyone. What would move me now as a 33-year-old woman," Silverstone says, "is if someone said, 'Hey, do you want to look your best, or feel your best?' Your skin is going to be amazing when you eat well. There's a grayness when people eat a lot of unhealthy foods, specifically meat."

Since going veg 11 years ago, Silverstone says she's experienced "amazing, amazing" results, while still indulging in her favorites like dairy-free chocolate peanut butter cups and a waffle, sausage and cheese panini, which she "loves." She also never feels deprived, unlike her past diet attempts, including Weight Watchers. "What those diets offer you is weight-loss period," she says. "And yeah, weight loss is good. But you're not learning how to eat, you're learning how to eat less. I haven't had to think about calories in 11 years. That's what I want to offer people -- a plan that is going to nourish your soul and make you healthy on all levels."

Silverstone's plan includes three levels of commitment: "Flirting" (going meatless and dairy-free when you can), veganism and becoming a "superhero" (based on the macrobiotic diet, it focuses on eating locally grown, seasonal foods, which she's been doing for six years). Making these changes in eating, Silverstone says, has anecdotally helped people with everything from diabetes and losing weight, to acne and even her friend's "poo" problem.

That's Fit: What do you do when you crave non-vegan foods?

Alicia Silverstone.: Well, I never crave non-vegan foods, because vegan foods are so delicious. When I'm out and there are no vegetarian foods available, then I just make the best choices I can. Sometimes, it's to eat nothing at all, or I'll have the least offensive thing. Maybe there's a salad with goat cheese, or potato salad with a little mayo. That's what it's about -- making the best choices under all circumstances.

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]]>3-questions-withalicia silverstoneAliciaSilverstonemacrobioticthe kind dietTheKindDietveganvegetarianMary KearlThu, 15 Oct 2009 13:30:00 ESTOur Brains Are Wired to Crave Food and Have Poor Self-Control: What We Can Dohttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/09/our-brains-are-wired-to-crave-food-and-have-poor-self-control/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/09/our-brains-are-wired-to-crave-food-and-have-poor-self-control/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/09/our-brains-are-wired-to-crave-food-and-have-poor-self-control/#commentsFiled under: ,

Judith Horstman, award-winning journalist and author of "The Scientific American Day in the Life of Your Brain"
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Her new book, "The Scientific American Day in the Life of Your Brain," tracks what's happening in your brain during the average day -- the best food to fuel you through your waking hours (she recommends complex carbohydrates and lean protein; "be wary of fad diets that focus on one food type or group. These can wreak havoc by upsetting your body and brain balance"), when the peak time for exercise is ("Some research shows body temperature may peak around late afternoon or early evening, so that might be the best time to work out" but we are individuals so we'd "do best to keep a kind of daily energy diary" to see when we're at our personal best) and more in the interview below.

That's Fit: How does self-control suck your energy?

Judith Horstman: Like most activities, self-control takes energy, and that requires fuel. And yes, not doing something is an activity. A part of your brain -- usually the reasoning thinking part -- has to expend energy to not react to stimulus such as a luscious piece of calorie-laden pie. As one researcher says in the book, willpower is more than a metaphor: It's an expensive metabolic activity. That seems doubly unfair, doesn't it? You need to take in fuel (eat) to control your urge to eat.

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]]>3-questions-withBMIfood addictionfood adictsFoodAddictionFoodAdictshungerhungryovereatingself controlSelfControlsoda taxSodaTaxwill powerWillPowerMary KearlFri, 09 Oct 2009 14:00:00 ESTObese Mannequins, Recession-Proof Workouts and Fattiest Football Foods: Twitter Findshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/09/obese-mannequins-recession-proof-workouts-and-fattiest-football/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/09/obese-mannequins-recession-proof-workouts-and-fattiest-football/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/09/obese-mannequins-recession-proof-workouts-and-fattiest-football/#commentsFiled under: ,

Overwhelmed by all of the "Follow Friday" recommendations on Twitter? Each week AOL Health's Twitter alias Healthpop and That's_Fit search the Twittersphere for the greatest diet and fitness Twitterers, and each week, we'll highlight the best-of their best tweets (no Twits here).
CalorieLab
CalorieLab
CalorieLab Manhattan JCPenney's "obese" mannequins? We have the photos. http://bit.ly/2GHO6X
fitsugar
fitsugar
fitsugar Recession Proof Your Workout: Beg, Borrow and Deal http://fitsu.gr/5358925
FatFighterTV
FatFighterTV
FatFighterTV 10 Football Fatties: Highest-calorie appetizers at America's top sports bars (Yikes!) http://bit.ly/svQjz
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]]>fit-followfootballmannequinssports barsSportsBarsworkoutMary KearlFri, 09 Oct 2009 10:30:00 ESTFood Journals: How Helpful Are They?http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/08/food-journals-how-helpful-are-they/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/08/food-journals-how-helpful-are-they/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/08/food-journals-how-helpful-are-they/#commentsFiled under: ,

Keep track of the latest in diet and fitness Twitter trends and opinions with this weekly post. Not only will AOL Health's Twitter alias Healthpop and That's_Fit ask fitness-related questions and share the best responses with you, we'll scour the Twittersphere for the latest buzz on everything from good eats to exercise routines gone bad.
We can't help but notice everyone's a-Twitter over Tweeting What They're Eating (@TWYE) these days, so we checked into see what people had to say about keeping a food journal on and offline:

FormerFatChick
FormerFatChick
FormerFatChick What I do to really assess myself is to keep a food and workout journal-that way you realize what kinds and how much food you're having.
Melissatamborra
Melissatamborra
Melissatamborra I've been keeping a food diary for a long time. I weigh&measure everything. &count every calorie.
HanafyHanafy
HanafyHanafy
HanafyHanafy Food scanner app on iPhone makes it so easy to build a food diary from barcodes (Weighty Matters) http://tinyurl.com/ydc8yve
Gadamsh
Gadamsh
Gadamsh Accomplishment for the day: All smiles on my food diary diagnostic. Which is amazing- I usually go over on sodium. I guess I'm improving! :)
gypsyraven
gypsyraven
gypsyraven I'm trying 2eat healthier since I have to keep a food diary for my trainer now...so no more 8 slices of bacon 4 brekkie
georgeaye
georgeaye
georgeaye just started a 30 day food diary with my wife using google docs. Not sure if I've just created a monster
eleanorc
eleanorc
eleanorc oh gosh a food diary is harsh! Mine would read: 12 Jaffa cakes, packet of Doritos, wine, more wine etc lol
flissy666
flissy666
flissy666 I'm keeping a food diary and have realised that I am in complete denial about the amount of snacks I have before dinner!
turtleprogress
turtleprogress
turtleprogress @HealthPop I track my food in an online journal now and it has definitely helped. I use Sparkpeople!
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]]>food diaryfood journalfood logFoodDiaryFoodJournalFoodLogtwitter-tipsweight lossWeightLossMary KearlThu, 08 Oct 2009 14:30:00 ESTAnna Rawson Talks Golf, Sex and Dishes Advice for Beginnershttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/02/anna-rawson-talks-golf-sex-and-dishes-advice-for-beginners/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/02/anna-rawson-talks-golf-sex-and-dishes-advice-for-beginners/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/02/anna-rawson-talks-golf-sex-and-dishes-advice-for-beginners/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Anna Rawson, LGPA Golfer
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Golf.com named her one of the sexist ladies out on the green. Time.com likened her golfing activities (with Play Golf Designs, which pairs up professional female golfers like Rawson with a corporate golfing event or bachelor party, for a fee) outside the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LGPA) to an escort service. And Fanhouse.com says she could save the LGPA. With that kind of resume -- not to mention the modeling career -- we had to ask her how she feels about being known as the model golfer ("I feel that athletes who have unique stories help shed light on their sport") and what she does to stay fit outside the green ("I focus on my core, back, shoulders and glutes" and " drink lots of water"). Plus, hear what she has to say about her Play Gold Designs gig, why women are poised to become the forefront of the golf scene and what advice she has for beginners.

That's Fit: Throughout your years playing golf -- both as an amateur and as a professional athlete -- have you felt like you're playing a game that is still largely a "man's" game?‬‪‬‬‪

Anna Rawson: I believe golf is becoming much more popular among young people and especially women. Many women are becoming intrigued by a game that monopolizes so much of their boyfriends' or husbands' time. They tell me every day that they are curious why golf has this power over people, and they seem anxious to get involved. Tiger Woods revolutionized the sport, making it much more popular among people of all ages and socioeconomic classes. I do think that Tiger inspired many men and has helped inspire golf through a tremendous growth period. The way I see the game is that it has reached a steady growth rate now. I think men's golf is getting close to its saturation point. This creates an incredible opportunity for women golfers. The women's golf market is waiting to explode. Women's golf is waiting for someone to revolutionize it like Tiger did in men's golf, except a woman would have to do it quite differently. The woman would not only have to be good at her sport but also relate to women as a personality or even a role model.‬ I am not sure that golf really needs to change. Old school attitudes, strict dress code and respect for the sport keep golf classy. I think it is up to the people who play the game to mold it a bit differently.

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]]>3-questions-withanna rawsonAnnaRawsongolfgolfergolfingmodelMary KearlFri, 02 Oct 2009 13:00:00 ESTFall Weather - Time to Head Outdoors or Indoors to Exercise?http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/01/fall-weather-time-to-head-outdoors-or-indoors-to-exercise/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/01/fall-weather-time-to-head-outdoors-or-indoors-to-exercise/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/01/fall-weather-time-to-head-outdoors-or-indoors-to-exercise/#commentsFiled under: ,

Keep track of the latest in diet and fitness Twitter trends and opinions with this weekly post. Not only will AOL Health's Twitter alias Healthpop and That's_Fit ask fitness-related questions and share the best responses with you, we'll scour the Twittersphere for the latest buzz on everything from good eats to exercise routines gone bad.
Does the brisk weather keep you sticking to your fitness DVDs and gym equipment, or do you head outside to work out? We liked what advice these Twitterers had to offer on the subject:

hiddenart1111
hiddenart1111
hiddenart1111 A beautiful fall morning here! Remember the joy of outdoor exercise. Make time for it and you will add joy to your day!
LaJodi
LaJodi
LaJodi Beautiful day here, again. Think I'll skip the gym and opt for outdoor exercise. Maybe a bike ride or a run. Can't decide yet...
artbyeve
artbyeve Back from the outdoor gym....that would be the "Sidewalk", folks. Jogged 3 miles. Exercise is great for the body and mind. Just do it!

kellene23
nerdtacularism
nerdtacularism wind sucks when you're trying to ride a bike - i am done with outdoor exercise probably by Nov 1st - cool air=asthmaFail
qazkatarin
qazkatarin
qazkatarin weather is finally cooling enough to make outdoor exercise not completely sucktastic. Did a 2-10-2mile run-bike-run combo today.
RunningDude
RunningDude
RunningDude 52 degrees outside.. perfect weather to ride a bike to work, so I did. Plus the exercise did my legs good. Looking forward to the weekend.
Alice__Rose
Alice__Rose
Alice__Rose Been outside on the trampoline bouncing for 30mins solid. My knees are actually killing but I got in a good session of exercise. :)
ladieswotyacht
ladieswotyacht
ladieswotyacht nightmare, it was so cold outside today I could hardly get warmed up... thank god for the Exercise DVD!
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]]>exercisefitnessgymoutdooroutdoorsoutsidetwitter-tipsMary KearlThu, 01 Oct 2009 14:00:00 ESTAn Interview With Candace Parker - Face of the WNBAhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2009/09/25/an-interview-with-candace-parker-face-of-the-wnba/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/09/25/an-interview-with-candace-parker-face-of-the-wnba/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/09/25/an-interview-with-candace-parker-face-of-the-wnba/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks Forward
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WNBA
M.V.P. ('08). Rookie of the Year ('08). Fit mama back on the court ('09). Twenty-three-year-old basketball champ Candace Parker's resume is beyond impressive, so when we got the chance to interview her, we had plenty of questions we wanted answered, but since this is a three-questions-only post, we'll sneak some of the extra tidbits we learned up here in the intro. How she slimmed down post-pregnancy? She watched what she ate, "not necessarily cutting back ... but eating healthier things. I would snack on fruit instead of cookies." Her favorite (non-basketball) way to get active? "I love to go out in the yard and throw the football around."

That's Fit: It's hard enough for most career women to take time off to start a family, how did you deal with the added pressure of needing to really take care of your body so you could get back to playing professionally?

Candace Parker: I was really focused during my entire pregnancy on eating right, exercising and just taking care of my body. Being active during my pregnancy and having a solid foundation really helped me when I wanted to come back. I rode the elliptical a lot. I still shot baskets. I went on walks with my dogs a lot. I just stayed active.

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]]>3-questions-withbasketballcandace parkerCandaceParkerlos angeles sparksLosAngelesSparkslose weightLoseWeightpregnantMary KearlFri, 25 Sep 2009 14:00:00 ESTThe Biggest Loser - Inspiring or Unrealistic?http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/09/24/the-biggest-loser-inspiring-or-unrealistic/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/09/24/the-biggest-loser-inspiring-or-unrealistic/http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/09/24/the-biggest-loser-inspiring-or-unrealistic/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Keep track of the latest in diet and fitness Twitter trends and opinions with this weekly post. Not only will AOL Health's Twitter alias Healthpop and That's_Fit ask fitness-related questions and share the best responses with you, we'll scour the Twittersphere for the latest buzz on everything from good eats to exercise routines gone bad.
We've been keeping a close watch on "The Biggest Loser," reporting the good news and the bad This week we headed to Twitter to see what -- if any -- lessons the Tweeps learned from this biggest of all big reality weight-loss shows:

WLRosie
WLRosie
WLRosie It is discouraging to watch biggest loser and see someone lose 24 lbs in a week. Unrealistic.
rox5car
rox5car
rox5car Watched the Biggest Loser last night. I love the soda analogy. Who wants to eat a bowlful of sugar?
KristinStang
KristinStang
KristinStang has a strange desire to take up kick boxing! NO LIE! It's prob because Jillian Michaels does it! Love her - LOVE BIGGEST LOSER! WATCH IT!

kellene23
kellene23
kellene23Is it wrong to eat an In-N-Out double-double while watching 'The Biggest Loser?' The strawberry shake counts as a fruit, right?
natertot
natertot
natertot i love when biggest loser season is on, gives me some crazy motivation to work my ass off again :)
healthyeveryday
healthyeveryday
healthyeveryday The Biggest Loser is unrealistic. People can't & don't have the same resources in everyday life.
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]]>biggest loserBiggestLoserthe biggest loserTheBiggestLosertwitter-fit-tipsMary KearlThu, 24 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EST