That's Fithttp://www.thatsfit.comThat's Fithttp://www.thatsfit.com/media/feedlogo.gifThat's Fithttp://www.thatsfit.comen-usCopyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Ask Fitz! Your Fitness Questions Answered - Help for lumpy, bumpy buttshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/29/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-help-for-lumpy-bump/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/29/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-help-for-lumpy-bump/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/29/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-help-for-lumpy-bump/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Have fitness questions? Fitz has your answers. Our ThatsFit.com fitness expert -- and now your own virtual personal trainer -- will help you get fit, increase your overall health and do it in a fun way. Drop your questions here in the Comments section below and we'll choose one per week to publish on That's Fit! Learn more about Fitz here.

Q. Hi Fitz, I'm a woman in my early 40s and have really let myself go over the past decade. I used to have a nice figure, but now I'm stuck with a 'lumpy bumpy butt' that is far too big. The rest of my body needs work too. I joined Weight Watchers two weeks ago, cause I saw that you wrote it was a great program. I'm down three pounds already. So, what do you advise I do to improve my backside. It's awful! Marlene

A. Hello Miss Marlene. I'm glad you sent me your question, and I'm confident I can help. There are a lot of things you can do to tighten up that tush. You've already taken the first step with Weight Watchers -- losing weight will be most important for getting rid of bulging pockets of fat.

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]]>answerask-fitzbacksidebumbumpybuttcardiocelluliteclimbcontourenduranceexpertfannyfatfitnessfitzfitznessgluteshelphillinclinejogliftloselosslumplungemuscleqaquestionsquatstairstepsthintrimtushwalkweightweight watchersWeightWatchersFitz K.Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:00:00 ESTAsk Fitz! Your Fitness Questions Answered -- Man Boobshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/22/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-man-boobs/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/22/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-man-boobs/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/22/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-man-boobs/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Have fitness questions? Fitz has your answer. Our ThatsFit.com fitness expert -- and now your own virtual personal trainer -- will help you get fit, increase your overall health and do it in a fun way. Drop your questions here in the Comments section below and we'll choose one per week to publish on That's Fit! Learn more about Fitz here.

Q. Hello Fitzy. I need your help! I'm six feet tall and last year I was close to 300 pounds. I am now down to 250. I'm still in the process of losing weight but am stressed because I cannot get rid of my "man boobs."They're devastatingly embarrassing. I wouldn't take my shirt off at the beach if you paid me. What can I do to make them go away? Liam

A. Hi Liam. Isn't it funny how big boobs are super cool on a chic but not so much on a guy? Interesting. Listen, I feel for you. Man boobs are not the status symbol of the day, and it's hard for most people to deal with any unusual bulging pockets of fat. Man boobs, love handles, and saddles bags; nobody wants 'em!

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]]>300askask-fitzbenchboobdietdipexerciseexpertfatfitnessfitzfitznessflieshandlehealthyhelploselosslovemanpocketpoundspushupqaquestionsaddlebagstrongweightFitz K.Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:00:00 ESTAuthor validates big boned girlshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/19/author-makes-it-ok-to-be-big-boned/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/19/author-makes-it-ok-to-be-big-boned/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/19/author-makes-it-ok-to-be-big-boned/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Meg Cabot writes books for the teen set -- her one claim to fame is The Princess Diaries series -- and she writes for us grown up people too. The good thing about the message she authors for adults is this: She makes it OK to be big boned.

Size 12 is Not Fat and Size 14 is Not Fat Either are two of Cabot's books. Big Boned is another. All are mysteries, written with easy-to-follow and witty storylines -- size 12 character Heather Wells, an ex-pop star turned assistant dormitory director, finds herself tangled in various student murder mysteries and gives equal time to her detective work and her body image. Wells dwells on her size at times, cracks jokes about her plumpish figure, and shares her struggles with diet and exercise -- she is no stranger to indulgence and finds her commitment to fitness marginal, at best. Wells is real, human. That's what I like about her. She knows she's got room for improvement when it comes to healthy living. She also knows happiness doesn't always come in a size two package.

Looking for a good book, plus some validation for the fact that it's OK to be a size 12, or 14? If so, Cabot may be just the author for you.

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]]>authorBig BonedBigBonedHeather WellsHeatherWellsJacki DonaldsonJackiDonaldsonMeg CabotMegCabotsizeSize 14 Is Not Fat EitherSize 2 Is Not FatSize14IsNotFatEitherSize2IsNotFatweightJacki DonaldsonSun, 19 Oct 2008 07:00:00 ESTSkinny girls have cellulite too, says starhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/04/skinny-girls-have-cellulite-too-says-star/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/04/skinny-girls-have-cellulite-too-says-star/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/04/skinny-girls-have-cellulite-too-says-star/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

She's a skinny girl -- size two skinny, to be exact -- but One Tree Hill actress Sophia Bush says even girls her size can have cellulite. I believe it. Skinny can still be soft. And big can still be toned.

Bush, 26, is speaking out about skinny cellulite because she thinks it's important to remind young women that what they see in photos may not be the real deal. Don't think that stick figure on the cover of a fashion magazine doesn't have a little flab under her tight dress. And don't think that rail-thin star hasn't had her glossy likeness retouched. Even Halle Berry has cellulite, says Bush.

Staying fit is key, no matter your size. "I think it's healthy when fitness experts encourage fitness rather than getting a certain body shape," says Bush. "And I'm Italian -- I love food. I'm not going to cut out bread and pasta and wine to be thinner."

Well, when you're a size two, I guess that's easy to say. Still, she makes a good point.

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]]>celluliteexpire-images2009-10-4Jacki DonaldsonJackiDonaldsonOne Tree HillOneTreeHillskinnySophia BushSophiaBushJacki DonaldsonSat, 04 Oct 2008 08:00:00 ESTThe Good, the Fat and the Hungry - Abdominoplasty Recovery Week 1http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/15/abdominoplasty-recovery-week-1/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/15/abdominoplasty-recovery-week-1/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/15/abdominoplasty-recovery-week-1/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

karla aol memberWelcome to the Good, the Fat and the Hungry. I'm Karla and I have been -- or am -- all those things. Here, I will share with you my lifelong struggle with my weight and I hope you'll follow along on with my determined attempt to lose nearly 40 pounds. I promise to tell you every win and setback along the way every Tuesday and Friday.

I am not happy. I mean, I am happy with life overall, but I am not happy about my tummy tuck drains. I am one week post-surgery and still, I have them -- all three of them -- with removal nowhere in sight. You see, I experienced a drain blockage last week, which slowed the process considerably (I think this is atypical for most tummy tucks). I guess some gunk got stuck on the way out and clogged the drains, located between the pubic area and the bottom of my abdomen. Besides this hassle, I've got cords that, while long enough to pin to clothing, are in my way -- all three of them.

So, I saw my doc's physicians assistant today, and she said with the amount of fluid still draining, the drains should stay in place. She was actually happy about this and said we'd take a look on Thursday when I see my surgeon. I trust her completely, so they are right where she left them -- in me. I've read many stories of fortunate folks who had their drains out in a few days or even a week -- I just am not one of those lucky folks.

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]]>abdominoplastyexcess skinExcessSkinfat removalFatRemovalgastric bypassGastricBypassKarla CarringtonKarlaCarringtonpanniculectomyrecoveryredundant skinRedundantSkinsurgerythe-good-the-fat-and-the-hungrytummy tuckTummyTuckweight lossWeightLossKarla CarringtonMon, 15 Sep 2008 16:10:00 ESTDo you want to 'Look Like Fit?'http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/03/do-you-want-to-look-like-fit/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/03/do-you-want-to-look-like-fit/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/03/do-you-want-to-look-like-fit/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

To truly make the most of your weight loss and fitness efforts, it's best to follow a program that covers all the bases.

Resistance training is a great way to build lean muscle and reduce fat, but it may not be enough by itself to produce the results you're looking for. Therefore, be sure to also include regular cardio sessions in your workout and spend some time stretching, as well. The same logic applies for doing cardio by itself; you will drop pounds, but not as fast as you would if you also weight train. And, without resistance training, you will not put on any considerable amount of lean muscle. But, what do you do if you don't have any weights at your disposal? Simple - use your own body weight. This article, from the popular fitness website iLookLikeFit.com, offers some great tips on how to get a solid body weight workout.

The solution? Take a moment to reevaluate your workout. Be sure to include both resistance training and cardio sessions throughout the week. And, if you opt to do them both in the same day, most experts suggest performing your weight training first and then finish with your cardio.

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]]>cardiochris sparlingChrisSparlingexercisefitnessI Look Like FitILookLikeFitresistance trainingResistanceTrainingChris SparlingWed, 03 Sep 2008 14:30:00 ESTAsk Fitz! Your Fitness Questions Answered -- Quickie Traininghttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/03/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-quickie-training/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/03/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-quickie-training/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/03/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-quickie-training/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Have fitness questions? Fitz has your answer. Our ThatsFit.com fitness expert -- and now your own virtual personal trainer -- will help you get fit, increase your overall health and do it in a fun way. Drop your questions here in the Comments section below and we'll choose one per week to publish on That's Fit! Learn more about Fitz here.

Q. Hi Fitz, I'm 26 years old and have never been happy with my upper body. My arms are lanky and my chest is soft. I have a demanding job as an attorney, and simply don't have the time nor the know how to get involved in a complicated training regiment. I know I have to "earn" a good body, so I was hoping you could dumb things down for me. A simple routine I can do in a hurry. P.S. I love your fit tip videos! Thanks. Tim

A. Hello Mr. Tim! Training for a guy with "no time" huh? That' my specialty! Glad you asked. Look pal, I wish I could pull off the persona as a rocket scientist, because I'm on top of this stuff ... but I can't. Fitness is painfully simple, and you can achieve your goals without much complexity.

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]]>absask-fitzattorneybackbicepchestdeltoidexerciseexpertfastfitzfitznesslatmusclepulluppushupqaqiuckshouldersimpletrainingtricepvideoworkoutFitz K.Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:00:00 ESTFitz's Low Calorie Power Packed Potato Skin Recipehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/02/fitzs-low-calorie-power-packed-potato-skin-recipe/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/02/fitzs-low-calorie-power-packed-potato-skin-recipe/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/02/fitzs-low-calorie-power-packed-potato-skin-recipe/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

I'm so excited to share with you the recipe for my Protein Power Potato. It's something I've been eating several times a week, and it really has served me well. I insist that my food be: low cal, low fat, high fiber, often high in protein and overall nutritious. This Protein Power Potato fills me up, and gives me the energy to get through tough workouts or wild days with my kids. (It keeps me really trim too.)

I've included an option for making this a vegetarian or carnivorous option as well. Since I understand food, and know what I want out of it ... sometimes I just look in my fridge and concoct something that's going to give me what I need. That's how we got this meal. Did I mention this thing is delicious too? Mmmmm. I could eat it every day!

To give it a try, visit the Recipe section available at Fitzness.com, page 42.

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]]>beefbocaburgercaloriecheeseenergyfatfitzfitznessgroundloselowmusclepotatopowerproteinrecipeskinnythintrimturkeyvegetarianweightFitz K.Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:00:00 ESTFitz's Cool Tools: LesserEvil Snacks - Kettle Corn and Potato Stickshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/fitzs-cool-tools-lesserevil-snacks/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/fitzs-cool-tools-lesserevil-snacks/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/fitzs-cool-tools-lesserevil-snacks/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Remember how happy we all felt when Lay's introduced Baked Potato Chips? I do. It was a feeling of relief for me. I had given up chips in lieu of a hard fit body. Fair exchange I thought! But then, there was this company telling me that they weren't going to fry all of their chips anymore, and yes ... there would be a healthier version for people like me. Yahoo!

Once again, snack lovers get to rejoice. The LesserEvil brand snack company has created an amazing variety of popcorns and krinkle potato sticks to make just about everyone drool. Most single servings contain about 110 calories of which about 20 come from fat. Not bad!

The Classic Kettle Corn is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and thank goodness my bag was a single serving. If it weren't, I could have devoured nine! It was better than any of the junky stuff they sell at carnivals for sure! The Black and White Kettle Corn made my children's "movie night" here at home an even more special event. Good news for me ... I didn't feel the slightest bit bad about giving it to them. The Zesty Pizza Krinkle Sticks were odd to my husband and I though. Why? Because we could not figure out how they made them taste exactly like pizza! It was both weird and wonderful at the same time.

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]]>bakedblack and whiteBlackAndWhitecaloriechipschocolateevilfatfitzfitznessgluten freeGlutenFreehealthykettlecornkidskrinklekyserlesserlesserevillowlunchnaturalpizzapopcornpotatosmart choiceSmartChoicesnacksnack packSnackPacksnacktasticsour cream onionSourCreamOnionsticksvarietyzestyFitz K.Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:00:00 ESTFour fitness moves to start your day off righthttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/four-fitness-moves-to-start-your-day-off-right/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/four-fitness-moves-to-start-your-day-off-right/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/four-fitness-moves-to-start-your-day-off-right/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Women's Health magazine just sent me a release with some fun tips entailed, and I thought I'd share this one with you. Four fabulous moves useful for those of you guilty of missing morning workouts to sleep in late, and then missing the gym after work due to fatigue. As your online trainer I want to make this clear to you: skipping your workouts on a regular basis is detrimental to your health!

Of course, early morning workouts can be tough. They're also what keeps you full of the energy you need to get through each day with vigor! Check out this gallery, and next time you go to hit the snooze button ... get your fanny up and do the Cat Cow pose instead. (No moo-ing necessary!) These four easy moves will give you the energy to get to the gym and start your day off right!

Gallery: Morning Moves

Cat Cow PoseSplit SquatSquat ThrustsLeaning Side PlankWomen's Health Magazine

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]]>cat cowCatCowenergyfatiguefitfitzfitznessgymleanmagazinemorningmovesmuscleplankposesnoozesquatstressstretchthrustwomens healthWomensHealthFitz K.Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:54:00 ESTAsk Fitz! Your Fitness Questions Answered -- Feeling out of shape?http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/27/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/27/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/27/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Have fitness questions? Fitz has your answer. Our ThatsFit.com fitness expert -- and now your own virtual personal trainer -- will help you get fit, increase your overall health and do it in a fun way. Drop your questions here in the Comments section below and we'll choose one per week to publish on That's Fit! Learn more about Fitz here.

Q. Hey Fitz, My name is Sarah and I'm almost 16. I have always been involved with sports including: hockey, basketball, soccer and you name it! Now that I am older, I have slowed down a bit and only play basketball for high school and travel. This is what is bothering me: I can't seem to run as long as I used to. I get tired easily and run out of breath. I'm not fat or anything, and I am even really fast. But by the time I run one length of the court I'm pretty much dead. What am I doing wrong and what do I need to do to change this? It seems like I get more out of breathe each season. Thanks, Sarah

A. Hi Sarah, Thanks for writing. I have two thoughts on what may be happening with you, the first being more probable than the last. Most likely, you've just become out of shape. That doesn't mean you're obese or in horrible shape, it just may mean you're not capable of doing as much as you were two years ago when you were involved in three sports! You take pride in the fact that you run fast. That's great! But, the fact that you like to go all out probably makes you more likely to suck wind at the end of one lap.

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]]>allergiesask-fitzasthmaathletebasketballbreathcardiorespiratorycourtenduranceexpertfitnessfitzfitznesshealthyhockeyjogprogramqarespiratoryrunrunningsarahschoolshapesoccersprintsstressteenagetrainingwindedFitz K.Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 ESTCelebrity Fitzness Report: Age-Proof Your Body with Elizabeth Somerhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/21/celebrity-fitzness-report-age-proof-your-body-with-elizabeth-so/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/21/celebrity-fitzness-report-age-proof-your-body-with-elizabeth-so/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/21/celebrity-fitzness-report-age-proof-your-body-with-elizabeth-so/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Curious to know how celebrities squeeze fitness into their daily lives? Want to know the secrets of the stars? Bi-weekly our That's Fit fitness expert Fitz sits down with the celebs we want to know more about, and digs out their great and not-so-great methods to staying healthy.

Nutrition expert, Elizabeth Somer, and I recently sat down in New York City at the Prilosec OTC round table event to chat about aging without feeling or looking OLD! She tosses out tons of great advice about living well, living long and looking hot while doing it. The interview was fun and her books are great!

View Elizabeth's books below:

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]]>ageagingauthoravoidbikebookbotcancercelebritycelebrity-fitzness-reportcheryl laddCherylLadddiabetesdieticiandiseaseelizabethfitzfitznessfruithealthhearthotliftlooknutritionosteoporosisprilosecprilosec otcprilosec otvPrilosecOtcPrilosecOtvregisteredrusmartsomervegetablesweightswrinkleFitz K.Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:10:00 ESTFit Kicks: BOSU & Medicine Ball Workout with Fitz (VIDEO)http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/20/bosu-and-medicine-ball-workout-with-fitz/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/20/bosu-and-medicine-ball-workout-with-fitz/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/20/bosu-and-medicine-ball-workout-with-fitz/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

See more training videos at SportsHealthExercise.org on the Active Health Network!

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]]>absactive health networkActiveHealthNetworkalexanderbenhambosucreativedeltoidsexerciseexpertfit-kicksfitzfitznessgluteshamstringhealthheathmedicine ballMedicineBallpartnerphysiologistpodacstsheshouldsportstracytrainingvideowendyworkoutFitz K.Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:30:00 ESTAsk Fitz! Your Fitness Questions Answered -- Chubby Vegetarianshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/20/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-chubby-vegetarians/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/20/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-chubby-vegetarians/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/20/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-chubby-vegetarians/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Have fitness questions? Fitz has your answer. Our ThatsFit.com fitness expert -- and now your own virtual personal trainer -- will help you get fit, increase your overall health and do it in a fun way. Drop your questions here in the Comments section below and we'll choose one per week to publish on That's Fit! Learn more about Fitz here.

Q. Hi Miss Fitzness, I'm a vegetarian, but still weigh 34 pounds more than I'd like to. What gives? I thought vegetarians were supposed to be skinny, and I hate being chubby! Meredith

A. Hello Meredith, Thanks for writing! Vegetarianism can have tons of benefits, and a trim physique can be one of them, if done right. Having said that ... it's very easy to go wrong as well. Here is the deal. Vegetarians don't necessarily eat all fruits and vegetables ... vegetarians just don't eat meat. There are tons of products that have no animal products in them, yet are still super high in calories and fat. Let's start with a short list of some vegetarian approved products:

  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Oil
  • Frosting
  • Gummy Bears

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]]>animalask-fitzcaloriechubbydietfatfitzfitznessfruitgainleanloselosslowmeatnutritionnutspoundsproductsqaskinnysoyvegetablesvegetarianweightFitz K.Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:00:00 ESTThe Active Health Network launched today!http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/18/the-active-health-network/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/18/the-active-health-network/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/18/the-active-health-network/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Active Health Network has just launched and you can find it at SportsHealthExercise.Org. I'm very excited to announce this to you, because I'm one of the several health and fitness experts contributing to the site. Unlike other health and fitness sites, SHE is owned by a fitness expert, Master of Exercise Physiology, Tracy Benham. She has also surrounded herself by other experts (like me) in unique genres of health.

SHE sports a bunch of great text info, and it's full of FITNESS TELEVISION! You don't have to settle for words, when you can see and hear the various experts blabbing about and showing you personally what they want you to know about becoming a better you. General fitness training, yoga, healthy cooking, etc...

So ... I'm stoked! We've done tons of work leading up to this point, and now I can't wait to see how all of that effort pays off for you. So ... what are you waiting for? Stop reading what I say and go listen and see instead.

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]]>activebenhambosuchefdieticianexerciseexpertfitfit kicksFitKicksfitnessfitzfitznessfungainhealthloselossmedicine ballMedicineBallnetworkphysiologyplasticpodcastshesmokingsportsstrongsurgerytracytrainertyvideoweightFitz K.Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:57:00 ESTAre camera phones the real celebrity secret to staying slim?http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/18/are-camera-phones-the-real-celebrity-secret-to-staying-slim/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/18/are-camera-phones-the-real-celebrity-secret-to-staying-slim/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/18/are-camera-phones-the-real-celebrity-secret-to-staying-slim/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

I recently interviewed Erin Andrews, the very pretty and fit sideline reporter for ESPN. While we spoke, Erin told me her secret to staying really fit and trim. After gaining 10 pounds "eating like a guy" with the College GameDay crew, Erin was mortified to see her much larger bum showcased all over the internet.

I was like "Oh my God!" she said. "What happened to my butt?!!!" And with that ... Erin hired a trainer, changed the way she was eating and made sure she didn't try to keep up with her male coworkers at the bar. Can you imagine having the world document each and every pound you gained each day of your life?

Gallery: Celebrity Fitzness Secrets

Erin AndrewsCheryl LaddColin EgglesfieldAnthony Field of The WigglesAnthony on the Rings

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]]>anthonyanthony fieldAnthonyFieldbootybumbuttcameracelebritycolindr. ozDr.Ozegglesfielderin andrewsErinAndrewsespnexpertfatfieldfitnessfitzfitznessgainkirk herbstreitKirkHerbstreitlosemagicpaparazziphonepillpoundsslimstartechnologytenthe wigglesTheWigglesthintrainertrimweightFitz K.Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:31:00 ESTWhy "before" and "after" pictures are pricelesshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/14/why-before-and-after-pictures-are-priceless/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/14/why-before-and-after-pictures-are-priceless/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/14/why-before-and-after-pictures-are-priceless/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Working with SportsHealthExercise.Org (a company built on real advice from real experts in various areas of health and fitness), I was able to film a ton of great Fit Kicks , including this one here. Fit Kicks are smart, energetic and quick Kick Butt tips to help get you in the best shape of your life!

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]]>afterbeforebenhambuttcelebrityeverlastexpertfitfitzfitznesskickloselossmusclephotopicturesports health exerciseSportsHealthExercisetipstracytrimvideoweightFitz K.Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:30:00 ESTCelebrity Fitzness Report: Interview with ESPN's controversial? reporter Erin Andrewshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/14/celebrity-fitzness-report-interview-with-espns-controversial/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/14/celebrity-fitzness-report-interview-with-espns-controversial/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/14/celebrity-fitzness-report-interview-with-espns-controversial/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Curious to know how celebrities squeeze fitness into their daily lives? Want to know the secrets of the stars? Bi-weekly our That's Fit fitness expert Fitz sits down with the celebs we want to know more about, and digs out their great and not-so-great methods to staying healthy.

If you've been in tune with national sporting news this week, you're probably aware of the big hub-bub created by Mike Nadel, a cranky reporter of the Peoria Journal Star, who wrote a venomous article about the both young and beautiful sideline reporter for ESPN, Erin Andrews. The "big news" and "big deal" was that Erin wore a dress that hit right above her knee (the outrage!), and her dress was not a turtleneck (hussy)! Nadel even noted that Erin went so far as to grope Alfonso Soriano's bicep at a gathering (she was just looking at his scar from a recent surgery).

Here is the truth about Erin. She's a college educated, ambitious, down-to-earth woman who started on a small network and proved her reporting worthy of a high profile on-air position at ESPN. She loves sports and is great at delivering the news we want to know about our favorite athletes, coaches and teams. Erin and I relaxed on a sunny afternoon in both of our alma mater's football stadium, the University of Florida's SWAMP, to chat. She's funny, sarcastic, and truly grateful to have the job she's dreamed of. She often travels with a band of brothers, the mostly male ESPN GameDay crew, and has had to learn the hard way that she really isn't a guy. Some fans with cell phone cameras taught her that.

Fitz: You are pretty great shape! What do you do?

Erin: Traveling for my job makes staying in shape really hard. We're on the road so much, and for me ... it's tough cause I'm one of the only girls on site. I'm really close with the other talent and the broadcasters, so we go out to eat all the time. Today we had hamburgers! Eating on the road is the worst way to eat. Not only that, but I'm surrounded by guys! When you're surrounded by men, you eat and drink like a guy.

Fitz: Not good news for a slender woman like you!

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]]>andrewsbeerben hill griffinBenHillGriffincelebritycelebrity-fitzness-reportchriscollegecorsodesmonddresserinespnfitzfitznessfloridafootballfowlergamedaygatorherbstreithowardkirklasagnaleelosemikenadelpancakepotatoesreportreportersidelinesmartsportssteakswampthinufuniversityweightweightsFitz K.Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:30:00 ESTAsk Fitz! Your Fitness Questions Answered -- Vacation Weight Managementhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/13/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-vacation-weight-man/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/13/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-vacation-weight-man/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/13/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-vacation-weight-man/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Have fitness questions? Fitz has your answer. Our ThatsFit.com fitness expert -- and now your own virtual personal trainer -- will help you get fit, increase your overall health and do it in a fun way. Drop your questions here in the Comments section below and we'll choose one per week to publish on That's Fit! Learn more about Fitz here.

Q. Hello! I came across your trip reports from your Disney World vacation in June while searching the web for some advice on healthy eating at Disney. Very helpful posts -- thank you! Our family was there last summer and we are going back next week. However, since January I have lost around 55 lbs (with a few more pounds still to go). I wasn't that concerned about eating healthy last summer, but I am worried this summer that I will gain weight during vacation instead of maintaining or losing weight, as I am still trying to do. I know that Disney World is tons of walking (it's me, my husband, and our two boys, ages 7 and 5), but there is no nutrition/calorie information for any of the food from Disney's table or counter-service restaurants. The main way that I have lost weight is by counting calories and exercising. So I feel a little "lost" when it comes to what I will eat on vacation. Also, my husband and kids are fairly picky eaters and so we pretty much only eat at places that offer the standard "hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, pizza", etc. Thanks for your trip report -- sounds like you and your family had a wonderful time at Disney World!!! Melody from Delaware

A. Hi Melody. Lucky you! I wish I were going back to Disney next week! Hopefully my answer will prove to be the simple reassurance you need to relax and enjoy the magic of Disney. Sweetie ... you've lost 55 pounds; you already know what you are doing! All I want you to do is to continue pursuing the same fabulous food you choose at home in Delaware. Disney has totally cleaned up its act in the healthy food department. I literally found healthier menu items at Disney's Magic Kingdom than I have ever found in my own home town!

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]]>animalask-fitzdisneydisney magicDisneyMagiceateatingepcotexercisefamilyfatfitfitzfitznesshealtyholidayhollywoodkingdomlandloselossmagicqarightstudiosthinvacationweightworldFitz K.Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:00:00 ESTFitz's Cool Tools: AquaLogix -- The New Wave in Total Body Fitnesshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/12/fitzs-cool-tools-aqualogix-the-new-wave-in-total-body-fitne/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/12/fitzs-cool-tools-aqualogix-the-new-wave-in-total-body-fitne/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/12/fitzs-cool-tools-aqualogix-the-new-wave-in-total-body-fitne/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Forget the idea that training in the pool is a mamby-pamby workout. AquaLogix is throwing that idea out with the theory that one catches a cold from going out with wet hair! I've been testing out some amazing new fitness tools that can literally cater to both the elderly crowd in nursing homes and professional athletes. I'm on the uber-fit side, and these things kicked my ass! Excuse my language, but an hour in the pool using an advanced level set of Cardio Bells and Cardio Fins left my arms and legs trembling for an incredibly long time.

I'm sure many of you have used the traditional foam dumbbells in the water. They're awkward, right? I've been teaching fitness for 20 years, both in and out of the water, and I still look at the foam dumbbells with a question mark over my head! They drive me nuts, because they limit our mobility drastically. Up, down, up, down and that's it. Cardio Bells are the answer to that issue and many more. Their unique design allows the user to move in absolutely every direction, and the resistance they create is insane! I shared my new "cool tools" at the lap pool this week with dozens of fellow exercisers. Absolutely every last person from ages eight to 85 were both astonished at how much drag they created and how comfortable they are to use.

The other cool tools I received from AquaLogix were Cardio Fins. A brilliant innovation. Cardio Fins are soft Velcro bands that strap around the users wrists or ankles and create incredible drag. Using the advanced level Cardio Fins as I ran laps in the pool today made me feel as though I was climbing Mt. Everest. I love a challenge and the combination of the Cardio Fins and the Cardio Bells kept me struggling with gritted teeth.

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]]>aquaaqualogixathletebuoyantelderlyexerciseexpertfitnessfitzfitznessfunhealthyimpact freeImpactFreelaploselossmusclesobesepoolpregnantprofessionalstoutstrongtadtrainingwaterweightworkoutFitz K.Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:00:00 EST