Swedish blonde bombshell Victoria Silvstedt has a figure most would die for -- both women and men. But staying slim is all in the job for the 34-year-old supermodel and Playboy pin-up -- she credits her tiny waist to wearing heels all day.

"How I stay in shape? 12 hours a day in heels," she recently told reporters, adding, "I'm, literally moving all day long in heels. When I'm not working I do go to the gym and do my cardio but nothing beats the high-heel workout!"

Really? That's all it takes? I should have traded my flats for stillettos years ago. Except heels apparently ruin your back. Um, maybe comfy shoes and a regular cardio workout don't sound so bad after all.

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I came across this post at Lemondrop about Tragic Dancing Faces, and I have to admit, I'm totally guilty of plenty of them. And no, I'm not ashamed -- it means that I'm really getting into it and enjoying myself. Why be ashamed of that?

However, it got me thinking about the faces I make when I exercise, which I know aren't pretty. When I'm running at a comfortable pace, I like to think I look serene and in control (although it's entirely possible that, to passersbys, I look to be on the verge of death). But, when I'm running hard, or taking part in a hard exercise class, I do some pretty ugly stuff with my features. And, unfortunately, there are all too often mirrors available for me to view these faces firsthand.

Still, as with the dancing, I don't really care. I know I'm giving my all at the gym, and if it means I make some crazy (or hideous, or tragic, or goofy) faces, so be it. How about you? Are you aware of making any really crazy exercise faces? What tends to bring it on?

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Simon Cowell spent his recent holiday in Barbados frolicking on the beach and getting active by exploring the shoreline on a jet ski. Good for him -- jet skiing for a couple of hours will burn around 600 calories and is definitely a healthier activity than lying on a sun lounger frying your skin.

The only problem? He spent his time on the jet ski puffing away on a cancer stick. Classy. Also: How do you keep a cigarette lit when you're playing on the water? I've been on a jet ski before, and it's not easy staying dry.

Methinks Simon should add 'quit smoking' to his New Year's resolutions -- then he can really enjoy his water sports on his next vacation.

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