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We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs Weekly Round-up: July 4, 2008

Posted: Jul 4th 2008 10:00AM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Fitness, Diet and Weight Loss, Celebrities, We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs Weekly Roundup

How does Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba stay so fit? Well, obviously dance plays some role, but she credits her upbringing with her healthy diet.

Friday Night Lights star Minka Kelly loves her curves, and she's not alone. Charlize Theron has also made it known that she thinks her curves belong right where they are, and that they make her feel "pretty hot."

Joining the "I love my curves" club is recent mama Christina Aguilera, who has worked hard to get her tummy flat and toned, but admits she's "okay with the booty and the boobs."

Continue reading We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs Weekly Round-up: July 4, 2008

We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs: Christina Aguilera on exercising post-baby

Posted: Jul 3rd 2008 11:00AM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Fitness, Diet and Weight Loss, Celebrities, We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs

Is it just me, or are more and more celebrities making the admission that they don't really like to exercise? First we hear that new mom Milla Jovovich "doesn't embrace exercise," and now we're hearing something similar from Christina Aguilera.

In a recent interview with Glamour, Christina admits, "I hate working out -- I have to mentally push myself through it." She works out 90 minutes a day and has a trainer, but she "can't deal with having someone barking" at her, but when she's asked to do something, she just gets focused and gets it done. She's now able to do five pull-ups in a row, as long as she's asked nicely to do it.

Christina gained about 40 pounds in her pregnancy (she had her son, Max, about six months ago), and while she was "OK with the booty and the boobs" after giving birth, she wasn't happy with the weight she was carrying around her stomach. She noticed a big change in her hips as well, and her shoe size went from a five to a seven (it's gone back down now, though -- imagine the horror if she'd had to start over with shoes!). The weight hasn't melted off easily for the diva, but she's regaining her body slowly but surely (and healthfully), and I have no doubt she'll be back to her pre-baby body shortly.

We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs Weekly Round-up: June 20, 2008

Posted: Jun 20th 2008 10:00AM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Fitness, Diet and Weight Loss, Celebrities, We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs Weekly Roundup

Kristen Johnson has dropped 60 pounds recently, taking her from a size 12 to a size 6. She thinks she might need to put a few pounds back on (she is six feet tall, after all), but she's not going to change her new habits, which include eating lots of veggies, oatmeal, and fish, skipping the booze, and making fruit pies.

Queen Latifah has reached the weight goal she set when she joined Jenny Craig. She aimed to lose five to ten percent of her body weight in order to manage her health, and she has accomplished that. She feels it's important that she continues to represent "the big girls," but now she's also representing folks who hit the gym hard.

Linda Cardellini of ER has a smart workout plan. She keeps her elliptical machine between the kitchen and the couch so she never sits around and wanders from the kitchen to the couch and back again without getting in a workout.

Continue reading We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs Weekly Round-up: June 20, 2008

We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs: Queen Latifah Has Reached Her Goal!

Posted: Jun 18th 2008 4:30PM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Fitness, Diet and Weight Loss, Celebrities, We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs

Queen Latifah has always been one to embrace her curves, and even as the face of Jenny Craig, that hasn't changed. The actress/singer stated from day one that her weight-loss goals weren't based on "getting skinny," but rather on being healthy.

She aimed to lose five to ten percent of her body weight, and she has reached that goal. She says that amount of weight makes a difference in health-related issues, and many of her fans appreciate the fact that she's losing weight for health, not Hollywood.

Queen Latifah has followed the Jenny Craig program in addition to hitting the gym five to seven times a week and spending an hour on various cardio machines. I think it's fantastic that she's working hard to be her healthiest, and it's great that she was able to reach her goal weight in just a few months.

We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs Weekly Round-up: June 13, 2008

Posted: Jun 13th 2008 10:00AM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Fitness, Diet and Weight Loss, Celebrities, We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs Weekly Roundup

Alicia Keys is super excited to see the sun for the same reasons we are -- she loves getting active outdoors. When the musician isn't camped out behind her piano or deep in thought writing a new hit, she says, "I like to do outdoorsy things. Hikes, trails, running, swimming. I love the sun. I'm all about the warmth."

Mariska Hargitay put down the Pringles and chocolate and found something new and healthier to crave -- tropical fruit.

Britney Spears is rumored to be trying a new diet to slim down -- the Victoria Beckham diet, which starts the day with water and lemon. Mmmm, satisfying.

Continue reading We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs Weekly Round-up: June 13, 2008

We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs: Britney Spears trying Posh's diet

Posted: Jun 12th 2008 3:00PM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Food and Nutrition, General Health, Diet and Weight Loss, Celebrities, We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs

It's no secret how Victoria Beckham stays so very thin -- the girl doesn't eat much. It's not through physical activity seeing as how she hates wearing any sort of flat shoe. Not exactly a healthy role model for weight loss, but unfortunately Britney Spears seems to have picked up on some of the ways Posh stays slim and is trying to follow that diet.

According to the Daily Mail, a source in L.A. says, "She's been eating steamed fish and edemame beans. She was told that's how Victoria stays so slim." Doesn't sound so bad, right? Just wait -- it gets worse.

"She is also drinking goji berry juice and seaweed shakes to stave off hunger and starts each day with a cup of hot water and lemon." I hope Britney and her trainers realize that Posh may be slim, but she's not healthy -- I'm happy to see Britney hitting the gym, and if she keeps that up and eats healthfully, she should be in great shape before you know it. No need to resort to seaweed shakes (unless she likes them, but I think it sounds gross!).

Nothing half-assed about Jennette Fulda's Half-Assed: A Weight Loss Memoir

Posted: Jun 12th 2008 2:00PM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Fitness, Food and Nutrition, General Health, Diet and Weight Loss, Book Reviews

Jennette Fulda, aka the Pasta Queen, was kind enough to send me a copy of her book Half-Assed: A Weight-loss Memoir to review. I knew she was funny from her blog, Half of Me, and I knew her story would be inspirational -- the girl lost over half her body weight. What I didn't know was how wrapped up I would get in her journey.

The book isn't just inspirational because Fulda lost 200 pounds -- it's inspirational because of how she did it, which Bethany touched on when she posted on Fulda's Today Show appearance. She doesn't promote any specific diet or plan in the book. Instead, she relies on good nutrition and exercise in a completely real way -- she doesn't cut calories in a way she can't maintain, and she doesn't let herself be hungry. She starts out walking for a few minutes a day on a treadmill in her house because she's embarrassed to exercise outside, and ends up enjoying running outdoors and doing Pilates.

So what makes all this so interesting? Why did I pick up the book and not set it down for 239 pages? Well, to be honest, it's really entertaining. Yes, of course, it's informative, but the girl has a wicked sense of humor. For example, when she was down to 269 pounds and realized she could feel the outline of her pelvic bone, she writes, "My gynecologist had told me I had a pelvis, but I thought she was just starting a rumor."

Continue reading Nothing half-assed about Jennette Fulda's Half-Assed: A Weight Loss Memoir

A good egg: How to buy one

Posted: May 27th 2008 9:00AM by Bethany Sanders
Filed under: Food and Nutrition, Diet and Weight Loss

Eggs used to get a bad rap, but these days they're a welcome addition to a healthy diet. In the past, doctors worried about the cholesterol in eggs. But research has found that though eggs do contain a healthy dose of cholesterol, eating one to two eggs a day doesn't affect a person's cholesterol levels at all.

On the contrary, eggs are a fantastic source of choline, a necessary B vitamin that reduces inflammation in the body. Eggs, which are high in protein, have also been linked to helping people lose weight. They're also inexpensive, easily accessible for most people, and are available year round. (As always, if you have a health condition you should follow your doctor's advice when it comes to nutrition).

There are a lot of different eggs out there -- brown, organic, those with extra omega-3s -- so if you're looking for some advice on how to buy the perfect egg, Yahoo's got it.

Daily Fit Tip: Lose the water weight

Posted: May 13th 2008 6:00AM by Bethany Sanders
Filed under: Daily Fit Tip

Water weight is an amazing phenomenon. Step on the scale just before you go to bed, and you might find that you've gained one, two, even five mystery pounds since morning.

Our bodies need water, but certain lifestyle habits can make us retain more than we need. Lack of exercise, too much salt, too much sugar, poor nutrition -- these things can lead to bloating and unnecessary water weight. AOL Body has 11 tips for losing the water weight in a safe and healthy manner, including:

Cut out processed foods, which often have far more salt than you need.
Eat a minimum of 1200 calories a day. Under eating can make you retain water as well.
Avoid sugary snacks.
Exercise several times a week to help your lymphatic system work more efficiently.
Drink plenty of water.

Click on the full article for more tips, and remember -- it's not too late to join the Summer Quick Fix Challenge!

Avoid these hurdles on your way to weight loss

Posted: May 8th 2008 10:00AM by Bethany Sanders
Filed under: Fitness, Food and Nutrition, Healthy Habits, Diet and Weight Loss

Nobody ever said that losing weight was easy. In fact, it's a lot of hard work, and it's easy to lose track even after months of success. Self recently covered ten of the most common diet mistakes people make. Knowing about them ahead of time may help you avoid them. They include:

grocery shopping without a list
celebrating success with food
not counting calories
never updating your workout
keeping junk food in your kitchen
going it alone

Many people turn to food for comfort when they are stressed or emotions are high. This is prime time for your diet to fail, but you don't have to let stressful situations get the best of you. Over at AOL Body's Summer Quick Fix, you can read about how to stick to your diet no matter what. If you're afraid a situation is going to sabotage your diet, or if it already did, they can help you get back on the road to good health.

Simple ways to get more fiber in your diet

Posted: Apr 21st 2008 1:00PM by Bethany Sanders
Filed under: Food and Nutrition, General Health, Diet and Weight Loss

Many people count calories and fat grams, but when it comes to losing or maintaining a healthy weight, fiber is important too. Fiber is bulky, so it helps you feel full quickly and stay full longer. Regular fiber consumption helps to regulate the digestive system and also protects the heart.

So how do you get more fiber in your diet? Diet-Blog shares a few fiber rich foods to try:

beans, beans, and more beans
potatoes (skin on)
whole grains
lentils
fruits
nuts and seeds
raspberries
oatmeal

If you're new to adding fiber to your diet, take it slow. Too much fiber too soon can cause gas, bloating, and cramps. Slowly add fiber-rich foods over the course of several weeks and drink plenty of water, which the fiber will absorb.

For more ideas, check out AOL Body's surprising fiber-filled foods.

Scary celebrity diet secrets

Posted: Mar 14th 2008 11:30AM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Fitness, Food and Nutrition, General Health, Diet and Weight Loss, Celebrities

How many times have you heard a startlet credit her fabulous body with good genetics or a busy lifestyle. You know, "I swear, I eat junk food all the time! I just don't put on any weight!" Well, I don't know about you, but I generally want to punch those girls. You know, good for them and all, but most of us just aren't that lucky.

Well, it turns out most of them aren't, either. We're always hearing about celebrity diets and fitness routines, and this article in the Daily Mail gives us nine reasons why most of us don't look like most of them. And trust me, these are not things you want to do in order to get bodies like theirs.

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Low-cal snack packs ... for your dog!

Posted: Feb 29th 2008 3:00PM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Fitness, Food and Nutrition, Diet and Weight Loss

Have you ever heard the old adage, "If your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise"? Well, that apparently isn't getting through to plenty of pet parents because in addition to new doggie diet drugs entering the market, we now have low-calorie snack options for our furry friends.

Pup-Peroni is now offering 50 calorie snack packs so we can monitor how many snacks our pooches should get. They're portable, so you no longer need to worry about how to stuff all those treats in your pockets without making your jeans smell like meat for days. Just what I needed.

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Swimming tips from Olympic swimmer Megan Quann Jendrick

Posted: Feb 25th 2008 4:32PM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Fitness, Diet and Weight Loss

If you're looking to mix up your workouts and haven't yet incorporated swimming, you're in luck. Megan Quann Jendrick, who won the 200 meter breaststroke at the 2000 Summer Olympics, has recently published a book with her husband Nathan Jendrick called Get Wet, Get Fit: The Complete Guide to Getting a Swimmer's Body.

The book incorporates advice for swimmers of all levels, telling novices the best way to breathe and competitive swimmers how to improve their backstrokes. And the couple has plenty of experience in helping swimmers improve their technique -- they've both spent time at clinics throughout the country helping swimmers of all ages. She stresses that, by incorporating swimming into your fitness routine, you not only burn fat and calories but use every muscle in your body to give you a lean shape.

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Forbes' eight tech toys for weight loss

Posted: Feb 22nd 2008 9:32AM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Fitness, Diet and Weight Loss

When it comes to weight loss, it certainly would be nice to have a quick fix. We can talk to our cars and order a pizza, we have Segways to keep us from having to walk too far ... but how can all this technology help us in our weight loss goals?

Forbes came up with eight tech toys to help us shape up and slim down. Not only are they helpful, but they're fun!

A Sensei for Weight Loss personal digital coach turns your cell phone into your personal nutrition coach.
Diet.com offers nutrition texting so you can always know how many calories you're taking in, no matter where you are. Well, as long as you have cell reception, that is.

Continue reading Forbes' eight tech toys for weight loss

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