That's Fit http://www.thatsfit.com That's Fit http://www.thatsfit.com/media/feedlogo.gif That's Fit http://www.thatsfit.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/The Chococlock! For chocolate addicts everywherehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/the-chococlock-for-chocolate-addicts-everywhere/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/the-chococlock-for-chocolate-addicts-everywhere/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/the-chococlock-for-chocolate-addicts-everywhere/#commentsI've said before that I wish there was a way to ration myself a handful of M&Ms or a small serving of something sweet a day. But I can't keep that stuff in the house because when it comes to chocolate, I just don't have enough self-control. So (perhaps sadly), I can get behind the idea of the Chococlock.

Every hour on the hour, the clock offers up a piece of chocolate. You've got 30 seconds to grab it, then it's gone until the next hour. The fatal flaw with this product, however, is the cheat button. Doesn't anyone understand how a chocoholic works? I'd have that cheat button worn out in no time.

Thankfully, there's a free way to keep a handle on overdoing the sweets. Leave them at the store. Studies show that if you leave tempting food in your line of sight, you're far more likely to eat it. When I want a treat, I go out and buy one, but control my cravings by only buying a single serving every time.

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]]>Chococlockchocoholicchocolatecravingseating rightEatingRighthealthy habitsHealthyHabitssweetstreatsBethany Sanders2008-08-29T14:30:00+00:00The 9-inch Diethttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/the-9-inch-diet/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/the-9-inch-diet/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/the-9-inch-diet/#commentsOne of the more common pieces of weight loss advice out there is, "Use a smaller plate." The idea is that your plate will look fuller, and you'll eat fewer calories. (I actually think this is a really good piece of advice. My current dishware includes some GIGANTIC dinner plates which look really bare, even when "full" of the proper amount of food.) Two authors have taken this idea and created a diet out of it, to be shared in the upcoming book "The 9-Inch Diet."

Since you don't need to read an entire book to understand how using a smaller plate may reduce your portion sizes, there has to be more to the diet than that. According to the book description, "Bogusky and Porter run what is arguably the most creative advertising agency in the country, if not the world. With years of experience manipulating the masses, two of the best tricksters in the industry explain how you as a consumer are being duped, and how you are actually a part of the conspiracy to make you fat."

I'm intrigued. (How ironic is an ad man named Bogusky?) It might be worth a read just to find out how we're being duped into overeating, but I can't imagine that, as far as diet advice goes, they've got anything new to share. Have you tried using a smaller plate or bowl? Did it work for you?

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]]>dietinglosing weightLosingWeightportion sizesPortionSizesThe 9-inch DietThe9-inchDietuse a smaller plateUseASmallerPlateweight lossweight loss booksWeightLossWeightLossBooksBethany Sanders2008-08-29T12:30:00+00:00We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs Weekly Round-up: August 29, 2008http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/we-love-to-gawk-at-fit-celebs-weekly-round-up-august-29-2008/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/we-love-to-gawk-at-fit-celebs-weekly-round-up-august-29-2008/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/we-love-to-gawk-at-fit-celebs-weekly-round-up-august-29-2008/#commentsJennifer Love Hewitt might have a body that many of us envy, but she sees a big difference between her body now and when she was younger. She even went so far as to say she wishes she had been nude from 12 to 28!

Pregnancy is tough on all bodies, and Laila Ali had a concern that many moms to be experience -- she was afraid that, since she was already a "big girl," that pregnancy would make her huge! That's not exactly the case, though -- check out how she's handling pregnancy right here.

If you're not watching Burn Notice on Thursday nights, you're missing out. Not just because it's action-packed and witty, but because Gabrielle Anwar plays one kick-ass character. To get ready for the role, she made a few changes to her diet, and many other celebs have made similar dietary changes.

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]]>anna farisAnnaFarisbaby weightBabyWeightbeach volleyballBeachVolleyballburn noticeBurnNoticecelebritycross trainingCrossTrainingdancing with the starsDancingWithTheStarsdwtsexpire-images2009-8-29gabrielle anwarGabrielleAnwarhouse bunnyHouseBunnyinjuryjennifer love hewittJenniferLoveHewittjessica albaJessicaAlbalaila aliLailaAlimadonnamaria sharapovaMariaSharapovamischa bartonMischaBartonmisty may-treanorMistyMay-treanornudepilatespregnancyweight lossweight-lossWeightLossweightsworkoutKristen Seymour2008-08-29T10:00:00+00:00Alba sheds baby weight, trainer tells allhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/jessica-alba-sheds-baby-weight-trainer-tells-all/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/jessica-alba-sheds-baby-weight-trainer-tells-all/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/jessica-alba-sheds-baby-weight-trainer-tells-all/#commentsI don't know how celebrities do it, how they drop loads of baby weight in no time at all. Wasn't so easy for me to melt away my 50 and then 42 pounds. Somehow, though, it seems effortless for people like Jessica Alba, whose trainer is sharing the secret to her 25-pound post-baby weight loss.

It took just two months for Alba to shed 25 pounds after giving birth to daughter Honor Marie. Two months to go from a size eight to a size four, thanks to a low-fat, low-carb diet. Trainer Ramona Braganza calls it her 321 Baby Bulge Be Gone plan and in addition to a healthy diet, Alba is sweating a lot. The 27-year-old is using an elliptical machine and treadmill at home and keeps a regular routine of core exercises and circuit training.

Six days a week Alba is working out. Maybe that's how she's made such great progress in a very short time. And why I didn't -- there's no way I could have devoted six days to hard-core fitness, with fussy newborns, sleepless nights, and my full-time mommy job. I'm good now, though -- seven years after I had my first baby. Patience, my friends. Patience.

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]]>321 Baby Bulge Be Gone321BabyBulgeBeGonebabydietexerciseexpire-images2009-8-19Jacki DonaldsonJackiDonaldsonJessica AlbaJessicaAlbapoundsRamona BraganzaRamonaBraganzaweightJacki Donaldson2008-08-29T08:30:00+00:00Fitz'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/#commentsRemember 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.2008-08-29T07:00:00+00:00Food crimeshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/food-crime/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/food-crime/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/food-crime/#commentsThis month's issue of Women's Health magazine features a comical spin on some serious food crimes we all commit -- knowingly or otherwise -- from time to time.

As part of a sidebar article, they list four popular food chains and a menu item from each that requires a stiff fitness sentence to repay your health debt to society.

PANERA BREAD - Crime: Somkehouse Turkey on focaccia = 800 calories ... Sentence: 120 minutes of race walking

COSI - Crime: Caesar salad with grilled chicken = 942 calories ... Sentence: 60 minutes of running 10-minute miles

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]]>chris sparlingChrisSparlingcosidietexercisefitnesspanera breadPaneraBreadweight lossWeightLosswomens healthWomensHealthChris Sparling2008-08-28T21:00:00+00:00We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs: Maria Sharapova staying fit through injuryhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/we-love-to-gawk-at-fit-celebs-maria-sharapova-staying-fit-throu/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/we-love-to-gawk-at-fit-celebs-maria-sharapova-staying-fit-throu/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/we-love-to-gawk-at-fit-celebs-maria-sharapova-staying-fit-throu/#commentsMaria Sharapova has been incredibly successful in her tennis career, especially considering she's only 21 years old. However, she's currently facing a new challenge -- staying fit while injured.

The tennis star was unable to compete in the Beijing Olympics and will sit out the U.S. Open due to a shoulder injury, and while she's undergoing physical therapy, she's doing plenty of cross-training to ensure she's ready to hit the court as soon as she's able. She told Shape magazine, "I've been walking hills a lot and biking a little outdoors. I don't do heavy weights at all. I go to yoga classes and work on my core."

Sharapova also revealed that she doesn't rely on dieting to keep her 6'2" frame so svelte. The surprisingly low-key looker, whose biggest beauty basic is wearing sunscreen, simply tries to eat healthfully, and indulges in her favorite junk foods in moderation. Obviously, it's working for her! Check out the gallery to see her looking fabulous on and off the court!
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]]>athletecelebritycross-trainingdietexpire-images2009-8-28fitnessinjurymaria sharapovaMariaSharapovaphysical therapyPhysicalTherapyshouldersunscreentennisyogaKristen Seymour2008-08-28T15:00:00+00:00Anna Faris dropped 10 to be in Playboy shapehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/anna-faris-dropped-10-to-be-in-playboy-shape/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/anna-faris-dropped-10-to-be-in-playboy-shape/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/anna-faris-dropped-10-to-be-in-playboy-shape/#commentsIn Anna Faris' new movie, The House Bunny, her clothes are a bit more revealing than the star is used to. In fact, when her character walks into a sorority house her attire prompts someone to state that it isn't a brothel. Faris' character -- sweet, kind, and a little more than ditzy -- states "Oh, I'm not looking to make soup."

To get her body into Playboy bunny shape for the role, Faris had to drop 10 pounds. "It was awful," said Faris. "I had to work out a lot and could only eat certain things. It was the regime of it all that I didn't enjoy." Despite her super-fit frame, Faris was still a bit self-conscious wearing such revealing costumes.

After filming wrapped, Faris put the 10 pounds back on.

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]]>Anna-FarisBeyonceBeyonce-KnowlesBridget-JonesBunnyCastAwayChicagoChristian-BaleColin-FarrelDreamgirlsgainHouse-BunnylossPlayboyRenee-ZellwegerThe-House-BunnyThe-MachinistTom-HanksTriageweightweight-lossMaggie Vink2008-08-28T10:30:00+00:00Four 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/#commentsWomen'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!

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]]>cat cowCatCowenergyfatiguefitfitzfitznessgymleanmagazinemorningmovesmuscleplankposesnoozesquatstressstretchthrustwomens healthWomensHealthFitz K.2008-08-28T09:54:00+00:00Slim down, the vitamin wayhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/slim-down-the-vitamin-way/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/slim-down-the-vitamin-way/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/28/slim-down-the-vitamin-way/#comments
Vitamin C might help you lose a few, and it might help you keep those few off too.

Research shows that the human body needs sufficient vitamin C to burn fat, the key to keeping excess weight from stacking up. Nothing too difficult about what to do with this news: Pop your C supplement or chew on some vitamin C-rich foods before your next fitness feat. Even better, snack on it throughout the day if you can. Try some grapefruit in the morning, have an orange for lunch, and fill your dinner plate with treats like red bell peppers, broccoli, and brussels sprouts.

Some background: Vitamin C study participants with low concentrations of C in their blood walked on a treadmill for one hour and burned 25% less fat than people with adequate C in their blood. It didn't take much to bring fat-burning levels up, though. A dose of C is all it takes to create carnitine, a substance that turns fat into fuel.

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]]>broccolibrussels sproutsBrusselsSproutsburncarnitinefatgrapefruitJacki DonaldsonJackiDonaldsonorangered bell peppersRedBellPeppersvitamin CVitaminCweightJacki Donaldson2008-08-28T08:30:00+00:00Fitness for every bodyhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/27/fitness-for-every-body/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/27/fitness-for-every-body/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/27/fitness-for-every-body/#commentsIn what by this point seems like a past life, I was at one time a personal trainer. And it was during those couple of years that I met some truly inspirational people, many of which had never before stepped foot in a gym. Why? Because they felt as though they were too heavy to work out. Seems almost counter-intuitive, doesn't it? Yet, when you factor in the greater difficulty and the understandable feelings of insecurity, reluctance of this kind begins to make perfect sense.

So for those you remarkable folks out there who are looking to start a workout, but wonder if there are any tips a heavier person should be aware of, here are I few I feel are worth mentioning:

Don't starve yourself. Heavier people tend to burn calories more quickly than skinny people, so you do not want to deny yourself the fuel you need to complete your workouts.

Drink plenty of water. Bigger people tend to sweat quite a bit, which means that they are losing plenty of water. Be sure to replenish that lost water and then-some.

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]]>chris sparlingChrisSparlingexercisefitnessobesityoverweightweight lossWeightLossChris Sparling2008-08-27T15:30:00+00:00We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs: How Mischa Barton made fitness funhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/27/we-love-to-gawk-at-fit-celebs-how-mischa-barton-made-fitness-fu/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/27/we-love-to-gawk-at-fit-celebs-how-mischa-barton-made-fitness-fu/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/27/we-love-to-gawk-at-fit-celebs-how-mischa-barton-made-fitness-fu/#commentsIt's unfortunate, but true -- not everyone enjoys working out. It might be because it's hard, or it hurts, or even because it seems boring, but you know what? With a little work, everyone can find a workout that works for them.

Mischa Barton (of the now-defunct O.C., and has she done anything else lately?) was never big on fitness. In fact, she finds working out "dorky." But, she's finally found a way to make fitness fun -- using the Pilates reformer, which is a machine that develops core strength and flexibility.

While the Pilates reformer might not sound like more fun than a barrel of monkeys to you, I'm sure there's something else out there you'll enjoy. The key is to be open to giving it a try. Check out classes at your gym or local YMCA, or rent some workout videos -- you never know what's going to hit the spot!
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]]>celebrityexpire-images2009-8-25fitnessmischa bartonMischaBartonpilatespilates reformerPilatesReformerworkoutKristen Seymour2008-08-27T10:00:00+00:00Learn to Jump Rope with Fitz!http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/27/train-with-fitz/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/27/train-with-fitz/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/27/train-with-fitz/#commentsCheck out this quick video to learn all you need to know about mastering the jump rope. You'll learn: why to use it, when to use it, how to choose the best length rope, proper jumping form and more! See more free training videos like these on the Active Health Network at SportsHealthExercise.Org.

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]]>activebuddyburncaloriesenduranceenergyfitfitzfitznesshealthjumpleelenghtlengthlossnetworkpodcastproperropesheskillsportssportshealthexercise.orgstrongswamptracy benhamTracyBenhamuniversity of floridaUniversityOfFloridavideoweightFitz K.2008-08-27T09:30:00+00:00Ask 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/#commentsHave 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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]]>allergiesasthmaathletebasketballbreathcardiorespiratorycourtenduranceexpertfitnessfitzfitznesshealthyhockeyjogprogramrespiratoryrunrunningsarahschoolshapesoccersprintsstressteenagetrainingwindedFitz K.2008-08-27T07:00:00+00:00Strained yogurt dipshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/26/strained-yogurt-dips/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/26/strained-yogurt-dips/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/26/strained-yogurt-dips/#commentsAs football season begins, millions will plop in front of their plasmas with piles of chips 'n dip, pizza, soda and of course, cold beer. While it may be tough to forgo cheesy pizza, maybe leather ball fans would consider one simple change to reduce calories/fat and add fiber/vitamins. Namely, strained yogurt dips.

Dump the sour cream 'n onion and gooey mexican cheese dips for a platter of healthy yogurt dip with fresh veggies instead. It's easy to strain yogurt and stir in flavorful extras -- here's the recipe:
  • Line a strainer with two layers of cheesecloth, set over a bowl.
  • Place 2 cups of low-fat yogurt on top of the cheesecloth, put in fridge (four hours or longer is ideal).
  • Transfer strained yogurt into a covered container and refrigerate until game time.
  • At kick-off, stir with mix-ins of your choice.
Yummy mix-ins include mashed garlic cloves with a little salt, diced dried fruit, chopped onion and garlic powder, chopped fresh herbs, toasted seeds or any spice combination you love -- be creative! Skip the chips and serve with cut veggies.

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]]>Bev SklarBevSklarhealthy dipsHealthyDipsstrained yogurtstrained yogurt dipsStrainedYogurtStrainedYogurtDipsyogurt dipsYogurtDipsBev Sklar2008-08-26T15:30:00+00:00Don't let type 2 diabetes rob you of yearshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/26/dont-let-type-2-diabetes-rob-you-of-years/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/26/dont-let-type-2-diabetes-rob-you-of-years/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/26/dont-let-type-2-diabetes-rob-you-of-years/#commentsCarrying an excess amount of belly fat increases a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. And though frequent high blood sugars alone can be detrimental to someone's health, it's oftentimes the associated complications of type 2 diabetes that take quite a toll on people's lives.

A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine revealed that diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) complications can take up to eight years off a person's life. In particular, people with diabetes face an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, according to the study. Researchers found that women with diabetes developed cardiovascular disease 8.4 years sooner than women without diabetes. Consequently, women aged 50 and older with diabetes lived 8.2 fewer years than people without the disease.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that results in the permanent destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, an occurrence that happens for reasons unrelated to diet, exercise, or any other known factor. Type 2 diabetes, however, can many times be prevented or controlled with proper diet and regular exercise.

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Gaining weight at any age and stage of life boosts a woman's risk of developing breast cancer after menopause, says research from the National Cancer Institute. This may come as a surprise to some who think lifestyle plays no role in the development of cancer. But as many as 20% of cancer deaths are due to being overweight or obese. Clearly, weight does matter. If you're tipping the scales in a dangerous direction, then, you'd be wise to drop a few pounds in the name of cancer prevention.

Other lifestyle factors that deserve your attention are as follows.

Hormone Replacement Therapy. It slightly increases a woman's breast cancer risk, according to the large Women's Health Initiative. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends the smallest effective HRT dose for the shortest period of time.

Exercise. Women who exercise more than six hours a week cut their risk of invasive breast cancer by 23 percent. It's never to late to start. So lace up your athletic shoes today.

Alcohol. Even small amounts of alcohol spike breast cancer risk. Taking folic acid in addition to consuming alcohol helps, but cutting down on drinking is your best bet. An equivalent of one glass of wine per day is all you should drink. Less is better, if you can manage it.

Vitamin D. A supplement with at least 1,000 IU of the vitamin is recommended.

Five easy steps -- lose weight (OK, maybe this one's not so easy), limit HRT, exercise, cut down on drinking, and supplement with vitamin D -- and you'll be on your way to good breast health.

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]]>alcoholbreast cancerBreastCancerexercisehormoneJacki DonaldsonJackiDonaldsonlosereplacementrisktherapyVitamin DVitaminDweightJacki Donaldson2008-08-26T08:30:00+00:00Posh says diet pill story completely untruehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/26/posh-says-diet-pill-story-completely-untrue/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/26/posh-says-diet-pill-story-completely-untrue/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/26/posh-says-diet-pill-story-completely-untrue/#commentsI'm curious about how Victoria Beckham stays so skinny. I'm not alone. The media has long speculated about how Posh maintains her rail thin body. Well, it's not from diet pills, says the superstar, who will sue the U.K. magazine NOW over an article claiming she's hooked on them (and sex too).

Says the Brit's agent: "The accusation is dangerous, defamatory and blatantly untrue. Victoria takes her position as a role model to young women very seriously and is horrified by this hurtful, fabricated story. It is now with her lawyers."

Now's story claimed that the former Spice Girl's sister has been getting the pills for her in Britain and then shipping them to the U.S.

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]]>dietexpire-images2009-8-19Jacki DonaldsonJackiDonaldsonlegalmagazineNowpillsPoshskinnySpice GirlSpiceGirlsuethinU.KVictoria BeckhamVictoriaBeckhamwaifyJacki Donaldson2008-08-26T08:00:00+00:00Fat deserves much betterhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/25/fat-deserves-much-better/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/25/fat-deserves-much-better/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/25/fat-deserves-much-better/#commentsFat. Talk about a word that unjustly carries a negative connotation. When someone is overweight, they are considered "fat." When a food is unhealthy, this appellation is typically assigned because of how much "fat" it contains. And when the likelihood of something taking place is low, you're told it's a "fat" chance. Poor fat -- it deserves much better than this.

For all the fat shunners out there, it's important to know that not all fats are bad; in fact, most are essential to total body health. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are probably among the best examples. Fatty fish, flaxseed oil, dark leafy greens, walnuts, wheat germ, and hempseeds all contain EFAs, which cannot be created by the body and must therefore be obtained from diet. Monounsaturated fats -- such as olive and canola oils, almonds, avocados, and pecans -- are incredibly healthy fats, as are some polyunsaturated fats, such as sesame and sunflower oils.

The fats you want to steer clear of as much as possible are saturated fats (butter, shortening, lard, etc.), trans fats (hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils) and fake fats, such as Olean and Olestra. It's because of these fats that "fat" has gotten such a bad name.

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]]>chris sparlingChrisSparlingfatmonounsaturatedtrans fatTransFatweight lossWeightLossChris Sparling2008-08-25T13:30:00+00:00Hunger bustershttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/25/hunger-busters/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/25/hunger-busters/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/25/hunger-busters/#commentsWhen I was in junior high, my best friend's mother swore by an appetite suppressant with the unfortunate name of Ayds. (It's no wonder that product went off the market!) Funny thing is, by the time I graduated from high school, my friend's mom didn't seem to have lost any weight during those years. Hmm...

While that particular product has long since vanished, there are plenty of odd-sounding options to suppress your appetite. Everything from lozenges to nasal spray to pickle pops to little "shots" that look and taste like coffee creamer. Women's Health reviewed some of the options and surprisingly found that some of them actually work.

Call me old-fashioned, but I'd rather just opt for a small, healthful snack to curb my hunger.

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]]>appetiteAydsdiethungerlosspickle-popssinus-busterslim-shotssuppresssuppressantweightMaggie Vink2008-08-25T13:00:00+00:00