figure-related stories
Anne Hathaway Guzzles Expensive Fat-Blasting Drink
Celebs & Entertainment, Reviews & Products
Anne Hathaway has a terrific figure, but that doesn't mean she's immune to the same quick fix miracle weight loss supplements the rest of us fall for. Which might explain why she's reportedly guzzling down servings of David Kirsch's Thermo Bubbles drink, which promises to "melt away the fat naturally." And, at $39.99 plus shipping and handling for 10 servings, it better do something because that's not cheap. Each serving has a mere 10 calories, and contains white tea, guarana, ginseng and green tea, and despite being an energy drink, it promises to not make you feel jittery.
This might help you lose a bit of weight, but I suspect it will be in your wallet. Your thoughts?
Hollywoods Hottest Diets
Post-Holiday Hottie
The average person is bound to feel a little guilty after some holiday overindulging, and maybe even resolve to lose weight in the new year. But Gwyneth Paltrow's post-holiday binge is far from ordinary. Her seven-day elimination diet consists of liquid meals and snacks (think room temperature lemon water, coconut milk and the occasional handful of berries and almonds). In her newslettter, she doles out detox advice: "I like to do fasts and detoxes a couple of times during the year, the most hardcore one being the Master Cleanse... It was notpretty. Or easy. It did work, however." Paltrow cautions that her doctor doesn't recommend the Master Cleanse since "the liver is not supported by the nutrients it needs." She says her version diet is designed to be a "good detox" but that before following hers, or any other, you should check with your doctor. We couldn't agree more.
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By Jennifer Fields
Alli Spokeswoman
Known for her country music, famous family and a much-covered struggle with food addiction and weight issues, Wynonna Judd is the new face of the weight-loss drug, alli. Of her new gig, Judd has said, "Alli has allowed me a sense of well-being," says Judd. "I've passed up a lot of products, but with alli I have choices over what I can eat and flexibility; it fits into my schedule. The fact that it is FDA-approved really struck a chord with me because that means it has been thoroughly tested and is safe."
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Clock Watcher
To get into fighting shape for "Blade: Trinity," Jessica Biel followed a strict diet that banned sugar, dairy, flour and salt. To keep her metabolism revved up and to get her through an intense workout schedule, Jessica has said she would eat several small meals every few hours, similar to the 3-Hour Diet.
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Whole Foodie
How does a middle-aged singer with three children maintain such a phenomenal physique? In addition to engaging in hours of daily punishing workouts, Madonna adheres to a strict macrobiotic diet, which is based on the idea that food and food quality affects health, well being and happiness. The diet focuses on whole, unprocessed foods and is low in fat, high in fiber and rich in vegetables and soy.
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Dream Body
Beyoncé may be known for her curves, but the star has said she lost 20 pounds on the ever-trendy juice fast, the Master Cleanse, for her role in "Dream Girls." The fad diet (also called the Maple Syrup diet) consists of drinking a concoction of syrup, lemon juice, water and cayenne pepper.
In the Zone
When she starred on "Friends," Jennifer Aniston reportedly turned to the Zone Diet. On this plan, Jennifer would aim to have her diet consist of 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent protein and 30 percent fat. The Zone's founder claims this ratio will rev your metabolism.
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Carb Cutter
J.Lo has said that her only diet is a strategy of eating anything she wants in moderation. However, it has been reported that when Jenny wants to drop some weight, she cuts out the carbs in a strategy similar to the Atkins Diet.
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Former Fat Actress
The former star of "Cheers" was the face of Jenny Craig's diet plan from 2004 to 2008. Kristie Alley is said to have lost 75 pounds on the program before stepping down as spokesperson. She's even written about the experience in a book called "How to Lose Your Ass and Regain Your Life."
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Rockin' Robin
Though this popular plan promises you'll lose 21 pounds in 21 days, radio personality Robin Quivers lost nearly 25 following the Martha's Vineyard Diet. The strict diet involves consuming juice, tea and soup and having regular colonics and other spa treatments.
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Less of the Prez
The former prez's love of fast food was the subject of many 'Saturday Night Live' sketches. After leaving office, however, Bill Clinton began to cut back on the junk and lost roughly 35 pounds on the South Beach Diet, which emphasizes whole grains, lean meats and discourages bad fats.
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Wanna-be moms too worried about their figure to give birth?
Diet & Weight Loss, Motivation
Recently, TV star Katherine Heigl raised a few eyebrows when she said, "I'm finished with the whole idea of having children of my own. It doesn't seem like any fun. I don't think it's necessary to go through all that." Isn't pregnancy supposed to be a gift? A miracle? More meaningful than just some tedious inconvenience? But Heigel is not alone -- according to The Daily Mail, many women are choosing adoption over pregnancy. The reasons are many but a couple are especially common: To keep their career on track and maintain their figure. Says one adoptive mother: "I am quite slim, so yes, a lot of it is pure vanity. I don't like the thought of changing my body for a child. Giving birth and the idea of all that pain filled me with dread."
Is not giving birth because of vanity a selfish move? Or a practical one? In the end, it all comes down to personal choice, but I'm curious -- what do you think?
Worked your butt off? Flatter your figure with these jeans
Everybody has a problem area (or two, or three). A common complaint for women is the butt. I know I remember those high school days when everything that was supposed to be lifted was lifted and everything that was supposed to be firm was firm. Sigh. Nowadays, having a backside that kicks butt takes a little more effort.If you're trying to get your rear into shape, AOL Health has a series of butt-firming exercises that is sure to do the trick. Whether you're proud of your backside or you're in the process of shaping it up, be sure to flatter your figure with the right pair of jeans. Kristen gave us the tip about Redbook's great article with jeans that flatter every body type.
- Flat butt. Wish you had a little more oomph in your rear? Redbook suggests finding jeans with some lycra or spandex and wide-set back pockets. Your best exercises are lunges, squats, and other moves that will build up your glutes.
- Bubble butt. Look for jeans with a high or contoured waist so they won't gap at your waistline. As for exercise, it all depends on your goals. The bubble butt look can be pretty smokin' -- but if you want a little less junk in the trunk, check out this video from Prevention.
Eva Longoria Parker is fat, says costar
No. She's just fat, says Desperate Housewives costar, Felicity Huffman.
Longoria Parker, 33, has been putting on weight for her Housewives role -- character Gabby will play an overworked housewife when the show's storyline jumps five years this season -- and she'll also sport a fat suit so she appears even larger.
What else does Huffman have to say about her chubby pal? "She looks cute," says the co-star. I happen to agree.
Jennifer Love Hewitt's wish: To be naked
Diet & Weight Loss, Celebs & Entertainment
As she approaches turning 30, Jennifer Love Hewitt says there's one thing she would do if she could turn back the clock. She'd be naked more. "I wish I had been nude from the time I was 12 until I was 28. I looked great!" says the Ghost Whisperer actress.
The 29-year-old had a rough year, defending her figure after being photographed in a bikini looking plumper than usual. She realizes now she should have appreciated what she had all those years ago, when she was 18 and complaining about feeling fat. If only she had realized how good she really looked, if only she'd known how her body would change and evolve and invite such public criticism.
We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs Weekly Round-up: May 16, 2008
We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs Weekly Roundup, Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Celebs & Entertainment, Nutrition & Supplements
Celebrity moms Cate Blanchett and Halle Berry are out and about and looking amazing. Halle dished up the details on what she's doing to get her body back, but Cate, as usual, hasn't really made mention. Cate looked like she was right back to her pre-baby svelte figure this week at the Cannes Film Festival, and it's only been four weeks since she gave birth to her newest son. Do you think it's natural that her body bounced back so quickly, or does it have more to do with the pressure a 39-year-old actress faces in Hollywood?Valerie Bertinelli, who dropped weight last year alongside Kirstie Alley with Jenny Craig, is working hard to maintain the slim figure she achieved, but she's not complaining about it. She's continuing to follow the good habits that helped her lose weight, which means no snacking in front of the television and making sure she gets in 10,000 steps each day. With her healthy new figure came another bonus -- a rediscovery of her love of being in the water. Valerie has gotten back into watersports, like surfing. It's great to see her maintaining her weight and living a healthful life!
Sarah Ferguson admits that she continues to have negative body image issues on a daily basis, saying, "I think I'm fat, ugly, and disgusting -- that I'm unworthy and nobody likes me." The formal royal has an interesting way of dealing with these problems -- after her daily morning workout, she takes an ice bath and feels "invigorated" for the rest of the day. Hey, whatever works, right?
Fit Beauty: Swimwear for your sexy beach body
Depending on where you live, summer may be right around the corner, or it might already be here. And you know what that means ... bathing suit season! If the thought of being out in public in a bikini makes you cringe, don't worry -- you have time to join America Takes It Off and get your body where you want it to be, and if, by some slight chance, your body doesn't end up looking quite the way you planned before your next trip to the beach, you have wardrobe options (check out the gallery if you don't believe me).First of all, let's take a minute to talk about your body. I'm hoping that you love every inch of it, but if there are some things you'd like to change, I'm right there with you. Perhaps you're not too confident about your mid-section, or there's a little more junk in your trunk than you'd like. Or, maybe you're really thin and wish you had more curves. What we all need to do is realize what parts of our bodies we like best and figure out how to play up those assets when we put on our bathing suits.
Sarah Jessica Parker eats everything
Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Celebs & Entertainment, Nutrition & Supplements
Ready for another "I eat everything and don't gain any weight" story? Here's one, by Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker."I eat everything," the actress, 43, says. "I'm just an eater. If it's free, I honestly eat everything."
To prove her point, Parker shared with PEOPLE magazine a list of the foods she'd eaten in the 48 hours prior to her diet confession.
"Last night I had steak and some lamb shank," she said. "And I had some roasted chicken and some cassoulet and some profiteroles and some ice cream and some cheesecake."
Another example: On Monday, "I had two different tarts from Once Upon a Tart [in SoHo] and toast and a banana and a cup of coffee and a bagel with cream cheese," she said. Oh, yeah: "And a glass of fresh orange juice."
While she doesn't gather up many calories from alcohol -- "I'm just simply not really a drinker," she says -- Parker definitely enjoys her food.
So how does she stay so slim and trim? Predisposition probably, says Parker. And Pilates -- although she hasn't worked out in weeks. And running around after her 5-year-old son. Oh, and anxiety too, she says.
For more scoop on what the stars do to stay in shape, check out AOL's Celebrity Diet & Fitness site.
