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 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Ward off Holiday Diet Saboteurshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/12/04/warding-off-holiday-diet-saboteurs/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/12/04/warding-off-holiday-diet-saboteurs/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/12/04/warding-off-holiday-diet-saboteurs/#commentsYou've fortified your weight loss goals this holiday season with a solid plan, extra workouts, and a dash of willpower.

But one thing you don't want to underestimate this month are the holiday diet saboteurs, well-meaning loved ones who can wreck your weight loss in a ho-ho-ho-hurry.

Luckily, Laura knows how to stop them, so pop on over to Holidash and see what she has to say.

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]]>ChristmasdietfamilyfriendsHanukkahholidashholidaysnew yearNewYearweight lossWeightLossBethany Sanders2008-12-04T08:30:00+00:00Sex drive - boost yours with these 4 healthy tipshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/11/07/sex-drive-boost-yours-with-these-4-healthy-tips/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/11/07/sex-drive-boost-yours-with-these-4-healthy-tips/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/11/07/sex-drive-boost-yours-with-these-4-healthy-tips/#commentscouple kissing
Let's face it. Most of us have those days where we're tempted to use the old "I have a headache" excuse. But wouldn't it be a heck of a lot more fun just to take care of your sex drive like you take care of other aspects of your health? Try these tips:

  • Exercise. Aerobic exercise gets your blood flowing, boosts your energy, and triggers endorphins. And when you incorporate exercise into your daily routine, you'll just feel better about yourself and confidence has everything to do with feeling sexy.
  • Relax. A stressed-out mood isn't exactly made for the bedroom. In addition to your cardio workouts, try yoga or tai chi -- they offer mind-body benefits that can help you relax.
  • Add a little novelty. And I don't mean novelty in the bedroom (although that's not a bad idea, either). Spend some quality time with your significant other doing something different -- go for a hike, play a game of tennis, or try your hand at a rock climbing wall. Any activities that have you working together will help increase your physical awareness of each other and will strengthen your relationship.
  • Get your vitamins. Some supplements, such as Ginkgo biloba, have been linked with sex drive, but the science is sketchy at best. You're better off just sticking to a healthy diet including a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

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]]>aerobiccardiodriveexercisefitnessnutritionrelationshiprelationshipsrelaxsexsex-drivestresstai-chivitaminsworkoutyogaMaggie Vink2008-11-07T15:00:00+00:00Make a date of it ... with fitness, that ishttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/29/make-a-date-of-it-fitness-that-is/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/29/make-a-date-of-it-fitness-that-is/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/10/29/make-a-date-of-it-fitness-that-is/#commentsThe whole dinner and a movie thing is so played out. We've all been there, done that, haven't we? The next time you go out on a date -- whether it's with your spouse, existing boyfriend/girlfriend, or a brand new love interest -- why not plan on something more active?

  • Jogging. Be like Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon. Drive to a local park or nature preserve and lace up your running shoes. A jog along a path is a great way to spend quality time together. You can unwind later by unpacking that healthy picnic lunch you have waiting in the car.
  • Bowling. So it's not the most strenuous activity there is, but bowling can be a lot of fun. Besides, bowling gives you a chance to check out your date from (ahem) all angles. Hopefully you're not as serious about your game as Mario Lopez is, though.
  • Yoga. There go Reese and Jake getting all fit again ... not to mention Orlando Bloom and his model girlfriend. A yoga class is a perfect way to spend time together and do something a little different.
  • Adventure sports. Rock climbing, mountain biking, and other adventure sports are a great date choice for the physically fit. Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens recently went kayaking together -- another fun activity.

The options are limitless. Opt for exercise the next time you have a date -- it's way more rewarding than dinner and a movie.

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]]>bowlingdatedatesJake-GyllenhaaljogjoggingkayakingMario-Lopezmountain-bikingOrlando-BloomReese-Witherspoonrelationshiprelationshipsrock-climbingrunrunningVanessa-HudgensyogaZac-EfronMaggie Vink2008-10-29T14:00:00+00:00Pumping up changes laws of attractionhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/16/getting-pumped-up-in-the-gym-may-change-who-you-are-attracted-to/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/16/getting-pumped-up-in-the-gym-may-change-who-you-are-attracted-to/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/16/getting-pumped-up-in-the-gym-may-change-who-you-are-attracted-to/#commentsWhen you work out with weights, you naturally elevate your testosterone levels (check out this recent post about boosting testosterone). Naturally, raising testosterone levels via weight resistance training can be a very good thing for both men and women unless it causes you to be less attracted to your spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend!

A recent journal publication reveals that women who have higher testosterone levels are attracted to men who have more masculine, "manly," high testosterone-like features -- such as the physical facial qualities that Russel Crowe or Dwayne"The Rock" Johnson possess. Men with elevated levels of the same hormone are more likely to be attracted to more feminine faces like Natalie Portman or Jessica Biel.

This fascinating study was conducted at the University of Aberdeen's Face Research Laboratory. Researchers had male and female volunteers view pairs of photographs of the opposite sex and asked them to choose who they found the most attractive. Each volunteer gave saliva samples to measure testosterone levels during their photo viewing sessions. This process was conducted four times in four weeks with each session one week apart. Face preferences changed as testosterone levels changed. For women, if testosterone was found to be lower, they would choose a less masculine face and conversely, if the hormone was higher, they selected the image of one who had more chiseled, macho features! Men selected more feminine faces when their testosterone was higher. What does all this mean?

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]]>testosteroneweight resistance and testosteroneWeightResistanceAndTestosteroneLaura Lewis2008-09-16T12:20:00+00:00Ask Laura! Boost Bedroom Mojo with Exercisehttp://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/12/ask-laura-boost-bedroom-mojo-with-exercise/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/12/ask-laura-boost-bedroom-mojo-with-exercise/http://www.thatsfit.com/2008/09/12/ask-laura-boost-bedroom-mojo-with-exercise/#commentsLife Fitness is a process of continuous growth: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Need motivation and guidance to facilitate positive changes in your life? Ask Life Fit Expert Laura Lewis!

Dear Laura:

My husband and I work full-time. By the time we get home and eat dinner, we really aren't interested in having sex. I know all I want to do is get ready for bed to sleep! My husband is usually asleep by the time I get into bed. I read somewhere that exercising might help by putting us "in the mood." Would joining a gym help us out in the love department?

Thanks a bunch!

"Feeling like a slug" in Chicago

Dear Feeling,

So many people are low energy, depressed, stressed and just plain unhappy. Like you, there is not a lot of activity happening in the bedroom. Many are sedentary. Yet, did you know that simply exercising, specifically doing weight resistance exercise at least three times per week can naturally elevate your testosterone or "T" levels? And the higher your testosterone levels are the more you will be in the mood to hop in the sack with your honey. If you are interested in having some smoking hot activity in the boudoir with your sweetie pie, listen up! Check out these 5 "T" boosting tips on how to turn up the heat!

1. Join a gym. If you have never had a private session with a trainer, then book one. An experienced personal trainer can give you a thorough orientation on how to properly use all of the exercise equipment a gym has to offer. Most gyms will provide a free session upon request to help you get started.Then once you get going, really focus upon the goal of doing three high intensity sets on each piece of equipment with resting periods in between sets, of 30 seconds to three minutes. Workout hard and push yourself to go beyond your comfort zone. Higher intensity workouts result in higher elevation of testosterone. Also, the harder you workout, the longer you can rest before you move on to the next set!

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]]>exercise and libidoExerciseAndLibidoLaura LewisLauraLewislibidoqatestosteroneLaura Lewis2008-09-12T10:21:00+00:00Your 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/#commentsrecent 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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]]>ageagingauthoravoidbikebookbotcancercelebritycelebrity-fitzness-reportcheryl laddCherylLadddiabetesdieticiandiseaseelizabethfitzfitznessfruithealthhearthotliftlooknutritionosteoporosisprilosecprilosec otcprilosec otvPrilosecOtcPrilosecOtvregisteredrusmartsomervegetablesweightswrinkleFitz K.2008-08-21T07:10:00+00:00Fit 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/#comments

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

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]]>absactive health networkActiveHealthNetworkalexanderbenhambosucreativedeltoidsexerciseexpertfit-kicksfitzfitznessgluteshamstringhealthheathmedicine 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/#commentsCanadian 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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]]>ageagingarthritiscaloriecaloriescancercorecrampsdaily-fit-tipflexibilityflexibleheart-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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]]>57actoragingangelbabybeautifulboomercelebritycelebrity-fitzness-reportcharliecherylfitfitzfitznessgracehealthladdmenopauseotcprilosecprocter and gambleProcterAndGambleproctor and gambleProctorAndGambleretirestarstronguglyvegaswomanFitz K.2008-08-07T07:00:00+00:00Blackberries 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/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!

Continue reading Celebrity Fitzness Report: Charlie's Angel Cheryl Ladd

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