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Fit Links: October 15 to October 21

Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness


We think That's Fit is fabulous, of course, but the truth is, there are hundreds of wonderful blogs all over the blogosphere that deal with healthy living. In this Fit Links feature, we'll introduce you to some that have caught our eye this week.

The folks at ParentDish are talking all about the one sandwich most kids love: Grilled cheese. Got any healthy recipes for this cheese-on-bread favorite? Share your ideas here.

This Slashfood blogger is eating out less. How about you? Might want to think about it -- it's good for the wallet and the waistline.

Ever wonder how celebrities stay so skinny? We do. StyeList may be on to something -- seems some models and actresses are using IV drips to stay stick thin. Disturbing.

Do you consider raking leaves exercise? Click here and tell FitSugar what you think.

October 15 was Love Your Body Day, but wouldn't it be nice if we could love our bodies every day? Diet Blog offers some tips for improving your body image.

Love Your Body Day -- Bloggers weigh in

Healthy Events, Fitness, Motivation


Kristen tells us that today is Love Your Body Day. And Fitz tells us she loves her abs -- rightfully so. Let's just say I'm a tad bit jealous (OK, a lot jealous), and I'm pretty convinced when I gawk at the girl's midsection that a lot of hard work really does pay off. As for the rest of us here at That's Fit, well, we love our bodies too.

  • Laura is so happy that the round, ample, apple-shaped derriere is in style, because it makes her love hers even more. A major plus of having an ample "A," says Laura, is that she automatically has a bit more padding and sitting is more comfortable on hard surfaces. Also, her strong buttocks can get her places faster if she uses them in just the right way. Yes, Laura loves her butt. After all, it's kind of grown on her.
  • Maggie loves her calf muscles, even wrote a love letter to her prized body part. Her calves are strong, allow her kick countless soccer balls, and never complain when she doesn't give them the exercise they crave.
  • Me? I love my calves too, and I also wrote a love letter to my body, thanking it for delivering me two whopper baby boys and for kicking cancer's butt.
  • Bev loves her quads because they're her most low-maintenance, major muscle group and because they're rarely sore, they're sporty shapely, and they're always flexible (unlike her cranky hamstrings). They've never suffered a major injury either, and the lovely things allow her to hike, climb, bike, and walk.

Do you love your body? Tell us about it.

Love Your Body Day -- I love my abs

Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness

Today is the big day. The day when I can officially shout from the rooftops, or at least from my laptop: "I love my abs!" I'm in the midst of writing my new cookbook, The Everything Flat Abs Cookbook, and I had to prepare for a photo shoot of, yes, my abs. I worked my tail off, ate with great discipline, and now I have proof of my efforts.

I know I'm the fitness expert chic, and I'm "supposed" to have great abs. But honestly, that gift didn't come with my degree. It certainly wasn't a guarantee after having two babies either. So now I have proof. I've taken part in many photo shoots but have never singled out this section of my body. Not only do I think they look pretty decent, but I imagine they'll give people more incentive to believe my advice as well.

Proof is in the pudding, and today my abs are my dessert.

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Happy Love Your Body Day!

Healthy Events, Fitness, Motivation

Whether hitting the gym every day or once in a blue moon, there's one thing we all need to do -- love our bodies! You don't have to be completely content with the size of your waist, and maybe you wish your arms were a little more toned, but today, for Love Your Body Day, I want you to take a minute and appreciate what your body does for you.

Your legs and feet take you where you need to go. Do they run? Do they walk well in heels? Can they kick a soccer ball? Your arms lift all kinds of important things -- food and drink to nourish your body, books so you can read, and your children when they need to be held. And, don't forget -- your arms can give great hugs!

To celebrate Love Your Body Day, I have a couple of suggestions. First, do something good for your body -- take a long walk, do some strength training, complete 20 push-ups, whatever works for you. And second, keep reading here at That's Fit, because we'll be telling you all day long what we love about our bodies because we want to inspire you!

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Your Turn: What do you love about your body?

Your Turn

Here at That's Fit, we're constantly telling you what we think about things, but sometimes it's nice to know what you think. So from time to time, we'll ask you a question. Don't be afraid to speak up -- we love feedback.

Tomorrow is Love Your Body Day, and we're hoping you'll take a moment to appreciate your God-given gifts and think about just what it is about your body you love. Everyone has something to be proud of -- what's yours?

What do you love most about your body?

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