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/Your husband's genes can affect your marriagehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/02/your-husbands-genes-can-affect-your-marriage/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/02/your-husbands-genes-can-affect-your-marriage/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/02/your-husbands-genes-can-affect-your-marriage/#commentsDo you sometimes feel like marriage problems are inevitable? They might be -- recent studies show that marriage problems have been linked to a specific gene variation in males. The gene variation, involved in brain signaling, affected the ability to mate for life in rodents and experts believe that it may produce similar results in humans, based on findings that showed that men with the gene were more likely to be unhappy in their relationships.

Still, don't let these findings get you down. Marriage is hard but a little compassion, understanding and quality time goes a long way. Our Life Fit expert Laura Lewis has some valuable tips on how to make love last -- check them out!

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]]>genegene variationgenesGeneVariationhappyhusbandmalemarriagerelationshiprodentsMartha Edwards2008-09-02T20:57:00+00:00Prenuptial agreements -- I'll marry you if you promise to lose 10 poundshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/prenuptial-agreements-ill-marry-you-if-you-promise-to-lose-1/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/prenuptial-agreements-ill-marry-you-if-you-promise-to-lose-1/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/29/prenuptial-agreements-ill-marry-you-if-you-promise-to-lose-1/#commentsPrenuptial agreements are traditionally drawn up to protect parties in the case the marriage fails and they need to divide their assets. But according to Michelle Andrews, over at U.S. News & World Report, lawyers are increasingly seeing prenups that include clauses related to health.

Some potential spouses want to be assured their betrothed won't gain weight or pick up smoking. Others want a guarantee on how many times a week they'll have sex or, in one case, put a weight restriction on physical intimacy. Of course, these clauses aren't legally enforceable, but I suppose if your fiance asks you to agree to them, then you know up front exactly what you're getting into.

We all want our spouses and partners to take good care of themselves. But putting healthy habits on a legal contract? That feels controlling and manipulative to me, not emotions you want to feel when you're saying "I do, till death to us part." I'd have run, far and fast, if my husband had approached me with one of these.

What about you? Are you willing to put your health requirements on paper? Or does this give you the same icky feeling it does me?

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]]>contracthealthy habitsHealthyHabitslegalmarriageprenuptialprenuptial-agreementprenuptial-agreementsprenuptialssmokingweightweight gainweight lossWeightGainWeightLossBethany Sanders2008-08-29T11:30:00+00:00FitSpirit: Mother Nurturehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/23/fitspirit-mother-nurture/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/23/fitspirit-mother-nurture/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/23/fitspirit-mother-nurture/#commentsMaintaining health in my mind and body has always been important to me. But it became more so after I became a mother. I've been fortunate, for the most part, to be one who enjoys motherhood and has been able to achieve a good balance most of the time.

Still, I was intrigued when my friend and neighbor handed over her copy of Mother Nurture to add to my bedside table. It's a fabulous resource regardless of how well a mother might be coping, or not. It could be a lifesaver for some.

If anything else, reading about preventing depletion, building teamwork with your partner and achieving balance in your life is fabulous motivation to keep moving forward and enjoy being a parent rather than viewing it as a task to be completed. I'm actually putting it on my short list of great baby shower gifts. I suspect it would be a lot more valuable than another blanket in the nursery.

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]]>bookdepletedmother nurturemotherhoodMotherNurtureparenthoodstressDeanna Glick2008-08-23T06:00:00+00:00Celebrity 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/#commentsCurious 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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]]>ageagingauthoravoidbikebookbotcancercelebritycheryl laddCherylLadddiabetesdieticiandiseaseelizabethfitzfitznessfruithealthhearthotliftlooknutritionosteoporosisprilosecprilosec otcprilosec otvPrilosecOtcPrilosecOtvregisteredrusmartsomervegetablesweightswrinkleFitz K.2008-08-21T07:10:00+00:00BOSU & Medicine Ball Workout with Fitzhttp://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/#comments

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

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]]>absactive health networkActiveHealthNetworkalexanderbenhambosucreativedeltoidsexerciseexpertfitzfitznessgluteshamstringhealthheathmedicine ballMedicineBallpartnerphysiologistpodacstsheshouldsportstracytrainingvideowendyworkoutFitz K.2008-08-20T10:30:00+00:00The 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/#commentsThe 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.2008-08-18T17:57:00+00:00The "Pill" causes women to choose the wrong mate ... by smell!http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/18/the-pill-causes-women-to-choose-the-wrong-mate-by-smell/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/18/the-pill-causes-women-to-choose-the-wrong-mate-by-smell/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/18/the-pill-causes-women-to-choose-the-wrong-mate-by-smell/#commentsIf you haven't heard by now, researchers have found that women who take birth control pills may be choosing or staying with the wrong mate due to their influence upon sense of smell. Humans typically, as part of the survival of the species, naturally are attracted to those of the opposite sex who genetically have a different make up. Our sense of smell guides us towards choosing our ideal mate for procreation. I don't know about you but the way someone smells can make or break my moving forward in a relationship. I love the way my boyfriend smells and I have to admit, even more when he gets back from the gym! Is that TMI? We've been together almost two years and I have always had a sense that our genes would make great babies, not that more kiddos from my body are in my future! Anyway, oral contraceptives are not on my daily menu so I feel pretty good that I can trust my sense of smell in telling me that genetically he is a great match for me.

The study was conducted by a few folks at the University of Liverpool. One hundred and ten women were given t-shirts previously worn by men who were similar and dissimilar in genetic make up as determined by researchers. None of the women were taking oral contraceptives when the study commenced. In the beginning, most of the participants typically were attracted to the scent of men who were genetically a good match. Later in the study, forty of the women began taking the pill and then all participants were tested again. The result? Those on the pill were more attracted to the scent of men who were similar in genetic make up and not the best match for making babies.

Wow. Now that's something to ponder.

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]]>Laura LewisLauraLewisoral contraceptives and the pillOralContraceptivesAndThePillthe pill and mate selectionthe pill and smellThePillAndMateSelectionThePillAndSmellLaura Lewis2008-08-18T10:30:00+00:00Monkeys from Heavenhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/15/monkeys-from-heaven/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/15/monkeys-from-heaven/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/15/monkeys-from-heaven/#commentsThis morning was a special day for the mommies in my playgroup and I. Today we donated over 150 stuffed monkeys to the children being cared for at North Florida Regional Medical Center (NFRMC) in honor of our Angel Odessa. Odessa Virginia Webster was born at NFRMC on February 24, 2003, and landed back at the same hospital on March 25, 2004 for care after a fatal head injury. At thirteen months old, Odessa was stolen from her parents Matt and Anita, her loving family, and our already tight playgroup family. It was devastating for all of us, and out of our grief came an intense drive to honor our "Angel O".

To back up a bit, our playgroup began when our infants met at a "new mommy" luncheon hosted at NFRMC when they were two weeks old. Well, the infants didn't exactly meet each other, but us moms did ... and we decided then and there that we wanted to stick together. That made ten families dealing with the insanity of newborns and leaning on each other for friendship, advice, stress relief, and fun. We literally have been getting together for "playgroup" every Tuesday since, and our children are all addicted to each other; the best of friends. At the start, we would have never imagined what would come for us, for her, the following year. I just remember checking my email one day and opening one from Anita with "Odessa Virginia Webster" as the title. I expected to see a new photo from a portrait studio. A portrait was included, but it went along with a letter written by Anita informing us that her daughter was gone. "Please don't call now. I'm not ready to talk" she wrote. I simply can't describe the agony that followed for all of us.

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]]>angelanimalanitababycancercenterchildrendeathdonationdrivefamilyfitzfitznessfloridafriendsgainesvilleheadhospitalinjuredkidlifeloveymattmedicalmonkmonk monkmonkeyMonkMonknorthodessaodessa websterOdessaWebsterparentpennies from heavenPenniesFromHeavenplaygroupregionalsickstuffedtraumavirginaFitz K.2008-08-15T07:00:00+00:006 sacrifices you should never makehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/11/6-sacrifices-you-should-never-make/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/11/6-sacrifices-you-should-never-make/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/11/6-sacrifices-you-should-never-make/#commentsWould you loan your husband out to a single friend for the night? Let a friend in need use your car? Invite house guests to stay for an indeterminate amount of time? Though these may seem like generous sacrifices you can make for friends and family that you love, a marriage and family therapist at Canadian Living lists them as some of the six sacrifices you should never make.

Why? Because these kinds of sacrifices invite trouble. An accident may wreck more than your car, it could wreck your driving record. And sharing your house can lead to stress and damaged relationships. And doesn't everyone fight about money at some point in their life? Though it feels rewarding to help people in these big sorts of ways, think long and hard, says this therapist, before making a sacrifice you just might not be able to afford (in more ways than one).

I think that much of it boils down to trust. There are friends for whom I'd do almost anything, because I know without a doubt they'd never take advantage. But those are people in my innermost circles, not even just good friends or acquaintances.

What do you think about these six sacrifices? Do you think she's right when she says that people should never make them, or do you think there are instances when you just need to help another person out?

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]]>boyfriendsgirlfriendshelping a friendhelping handsHelpingAFriendHelpingHandshouse guests that wont leaveHouseGuestsThatWontLeavehusbandlending money to a friendLendingMoneyToAFriendloaning a carLoaningACarrelationshipswifeBethany Sanders2008-08-11T09:00:00+00:00Daily Fit Tip: Get busyhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/11/daily-fit-tip-get-busy/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/11/daily-fit-tip-get-busy/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/11/daily-fit-tip-get-busy/#commentsContinue reading Daily Fit Tip: Get busy

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]]>ageagingarthritiscaloriecaloriescancercorecrampsflexibilityflexibleheart-attackheart-healthirritabilityirritablemenstrualmenstruationmoodprostatesexstrokeMaggie Vink2008-08-11T06:00:00+00:00Biggest mistakes men and women make in bedhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/08/biggest-mistakes-men-and-women-make-in-bed/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/08/biggest-mistakes-men-and-women-make-in-bed/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/08/biggest-mistakes-men-and-women-make-in-bed/#commentscouple kissingWe've all heard the old "Men are from Mars..." saying. While we certainly aren't planets apart there are some critical differences in the way most men and women express their needs and in what their needs actually are. There's nowhere where those differences can be more apparent than in the bedroom.

Today interviewed two top sex experts, author Ian Kerner and iVillage correspondent Tracey Cox , to come up with a list of mistakes men and women make when it comes to sex:
  • Women don't understand why men don't like to cuddle. The two experts disagreed on this, but I'm going to side with the guy who said that most men want to crash after sex, where most women want to connect and cuddle. Guys? Want to weigh in with your opinion on this one?

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]]>arousalarousearousedbody-imagecuddlecuddlingmaking-loveperformance-anxietyrelationshipsself-esteemsexMaggie Vink2008-08-08T16:00:00+00:00Celebrity Fitzness Report: What's Ugly about Cheryl Ladd?http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/07/celebrity-fitzness-report-fitz-and-cheryl-ladd-talk-fitness-on-fi/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/07/celebrity-fitzness-report-fitz-and-cheryl-ladd-talk-fitness-on-fi/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/08/07/celebrity-fitzness-report-fitz-and-cheryl-ladd-talk-fitness-on-fi/#commentsCurious 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.

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]]>57actoragingangelbabybeautifulboomercelebritycharliecherylfitfitzfitznessgracehealthladdmenopauseotcprilosecprocter and gambleProcterAndGambleproctor and gambleProctorAndGambleretirestarstronguglyvegaswomanFitz K.2008-08-07T07:00:00+00:00Blackberries may reduce esophageal cancer damagehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/21/blackberries-may-reduce-esophageal-cancer-damage/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/21/blackberries-may-reduce-esophageal-cancer-damage/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/21/blackberries-may-reduce-esophageal-cancer-damage/#commentsThere are certain foods that never survive the journey home from the grocery store to my home, chief among them being blackberries. Within seconds of turning on my car, I almost always start digging around in the bag and taking handfuls of this delicious fruit. By the time I arrive home -- no less than five minutes later -- an empty container is usually all that remains.

But, I suppose if I binge on anything, it may as well be something as healthy as blackberries. As a matter of fact, Ohio State University researchers studied the health benefits of this fruit, finding that 58 percent of patients who at 45g of them every day for six months had a significant decline in the damage caused by esophageal cancer.

The only problem with this behavior is that it's a never-ending cycle of purchase and consumption; when I'm later at home craving blackberries, I have to go back to the grocery store to buy them -- only, just as I did the time prior, I never make it home with any left!!

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]]>antoixidantsblackberrieschris sparlingChrisSparlingesophageal cancerEsophagealCancerfruitshealthChris Sparling2008-07-21T16:24:00+00:007 Age Defying Tips from Cheryl Ladd & Elizabeth Somer , R.D.http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/18/7-age-defying-tips-from-cheryl-ladd-and-elizabeth-somer-r-d/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/18/7-age-defying-tips-from-cheryl-ladd-and-elizabeth-somer-r-d/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/18/7-age-defying-tips-from-cheryl-ladd-and-elizabeth-somer-r-d/#commentsI'm on the plane flying home from the Prilosec OTC Roundtable Discussion with the gorgeous actress, Cheryl Ladd and nutrition expert, Elizabeth Somer, R.D in New York City. They/we discussed the benefits that both a healthy lifestyle and positive attitude can have on today's Baby Boomers. I was happy to see two bright women, both 57 years old, who were able to close in on 60 without being or looking "old". While preserving their appearances and health, they still embrace and enjoy the gifts that come with aging.

Both Cheryl and Elizabeth personify the woman I hope to be when I am of similar age. Not only because they are gorgeous women who have defied the years physically though. Their healthy eating choices, chronic exercise habits, and joyous perspectives on life offer proof that with decent effort one can earn a long, productive, enjoyable life.

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]]>ageauthorcharlies angelsCharliesAngelscheryldefyeatelizabeth somerElizabethSomerexerciseexpertfitnessfitzfitznessfruithealthyladdmenopausenutritionoldvicewomanyoungyouthfulFitz K.2008-07-18T14:00:00+00:00Celebrity Fitzness Report: Charlie's Angel Cheryl Laddhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/18/celebrity-fitzness-report-cheryl-ladd/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/18/celebrity-fitzness-report-cheryl-ladd/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/18/celebrity-fitzness-report-cheryl-ladd/#commentsCurious 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.

My guest this week became famous as one of the hot, yet capable babes of Charlie's Angels. This role that burned Cheryl Ladd's name and face into our minds forever, in my opinion, will not in the end, be what we remember her for. We spoke recently both over the phone and in person, and she definitely showed a side of her I hadn't expected to see.

Although stunningly beautiful, and more capable of turning heads at age 57 than most women are at 25 ... Cheryl's most impressive quality in my book is her willingness to take care of other women. She's investing a lot of time in guiding and educating other Baby Boomer women about menopause. Menopause is often a taboo, hush hush topic. But Cheryl has embraced her age and stepped up to the plate to help make her personal experience with menopause an educational experience for others. She shared a bunch of private experiences with me and offered advice for growing more beautiful each year. Read on to learn how to age as gracefully and gorgeously as she has.

Fitz: You're an iconic figure in beauty. You've aged flawlessly, and to me ... you're prettier today than you were 30 years ago starring in Charlie's Angels. What can we do, to be more like you?

Cheryl: First of all, I think it's most important for women to have a close relationship with their doctor. It's important to trust your doctor, so when things go weird you are comfortable addressing the situation and taking care of things. Be proactive with your health! You also have to love yourself! Beauty comes from the inside first.

Fitz: Well your outside is pretty fantastic too. Let's start with your fitness routine. What do you do to stay in such great shape?

Click here for a sneak peek at Fitz's live interview with Cheryl!

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]]>actoractressaerobicsbuttcherylexpertfitnessfitzfitznessflashesfoodgolfgorgeoushawaiihealthheartburnhillhotladdloselossmanagementmarraigemenopauseprilosec otcPrilosecOtcsaladscotlandtoken girlTokenGirlvegavegaswaterweightworkoutFitz K.2008-07-18T09:35:00+00:00Ask Fitz! Your Fitness Questions Answered -- Pizza that's good for youhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/16/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-pizza-thats-good-f/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/16/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-pizza-thats-good-f/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/16/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-pizza-thats-good-f/#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. Hi Fitz. My husband and I totally disagree on the topic of pizza. He's says it's "unhealthy garbage," and I say it's not so bad. What do you think? Stacia

A. I think it can be both ... depending on how you make it. Let's just start with the main ingredients: flour, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Flour if it's white, is not perfect, but not the worst thing in the world either. Marinara sauce which is tomato based is pretty great; full of lycopenes. Cheese is high in fat which is bad, but also high in calcium which is great. So! Our dilemma is choosing the right ingredients which will make pizza more good than bad.

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]]>askbeefcalorieschickencrustfatfitzfitznessflourfoodhusbanditalianleanloselowmarinarapeperonipiepizzaproteinsaucethintomatoveggiesweightwheatwifeFitz K.2008-07-16T09:30:00+00:00Women: Habits that make you unattractivehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/15/women-habits-that-make-you-unattractive/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/15/women-habits-that-make-you-unattractive/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/15/women-habits-that-make-you-unattractive/#commentscertain behaviours -- whether you notice them or not -- might be sabotaging your love life. Author Marie Forleo has pinpointed several habits she thinks make women unattractive to men -- things you might be doing sub-consciously.

In this video, she talks about two habits in particular that can make men run away:


What do you think? Are our sub-conscious habits to blame (or to credit) for our successes or lack thereof in the dating world? Should we even care, or should we find a partner who accepts us as we are?

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]]>datinghabitsmenneedinessunattractivewomenMartha Edwards2008-07-15T19:44:00+00:00Weighing in on male cosmetic surgeryhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/09/weighing-in-on-male-cosmetic-surgery/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/09/weighing-in-on-male-cosmetic-surgery/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/09/weighing-in-on-male-cosmetic-surgery/#commentsWhile skimming through some magazines at Barne's & Noble the other day, I stumbled upon a somewhat unnerving article in Men's Journal. Actually, I'm not sure unnerving is the right word. It makes my reaction sound too universal, as if everyone would agree with such a sentiment. Maybe interesting is a safer word choice to go with. Sure, interesting it is.

At any rate, the interesting article focused on the growing number of men who are undergoing cosmetic surgery to enhance their bodies. In particular, it highlighted a new procedure that removes the subcutaneous fat that exists just under the skin. In the past, this "critical inch" was considered dangerously impossible to remove, which is why most liposuction procedures involve the removal of more deeply-rooted adipose tissue. But now, according to the article, it was possible to not only remove the fat that covered muscle, but the appearance of more muscle could also be created by placing and shaping fat in certain places (think of building a six-pack like a sandcastle).

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]]>Chris SparlingChrisSparlingfitnessmens journalMensJournalobesityplastic surgeryPlasticSurgeryChris Sparling2008-07-09T14:29:00+00:00Ask Fitz! Your Fitness Questions Answered -- Get Ripped Quickhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/09/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-get-ripped-quick/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/09/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-get-ripped-quick/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/07/09/ask-fitz-your-fitness-questions-answered-get-ripped-quick/#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. I blew it! I am going on vacation with a bunch of my college buddies and some hot girls in four weeks. I've totally slacked off on my workouts since school ended and now I'd like to get ripped again before we head to Mexico. What can I do at my gym to shred a bit of fat and get buff quick before the trip? I know I'm a dork for slacking, but I also know you can help me improve. I'm willing to do the work! Jason

A. Familiar story Jason! You're not the only one who's taken some time off from their fitness training only to have it blow up in your face. You're also not the first person to try and undo the damage quickly. Four weeks is a pretty decent amount of time, so if you are really clean with your eating habits and start training intensely ... I think it would be safe to take off at least 10 pounds before you see Mexico, and all of those hot girls see you!

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His journey since his diagnosis put him on stage at the University he was a professor at, Carnegie Mellon, for his Last Lecture. This Last Lecture made it to YouTube (embedded below) and then became a best selling book, The Last Lecture. His outlook on life and stories of his childhood and career have inspired other cancer patients to fight harder and regular people to just be better. Although he's truly only concerned with getting his message across to his three young children, he's positively affected millions of others as a side effect.

Recently, President Bush was compelled to write to Randy Pausch. This can't change Randy's fate with cancer, but as a representative of the American people ... it was a fantastic way to show our appreciation for Randy setting a new standard for 'goodness' and dedicating his life to teaching others.

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