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And the Winner Is . . . Edward Norton!

FitSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:30:20 -0800

Clocking in under four hours, Edward Norton fared the best amongst the crowd of notables who ran in the New York City Marathon this weekend. Take a look to see how he and the the rest of the celeb pack fared in the 26.2 mile course!

Check here to see the winning times of the elite runners.

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Alanis Morissette Marathoning For Eating Disorders

FitSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Many celebs have laced up their sneaks and finished marathons, including Will Ferrell, Mario Lopez, Oprah, David Lee Roth, and Katie Holmes. Now you can add Alanis Morissette to that list. She's planning on running this Sunday, Oct. 11, in the Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon, in Lassen National Forest in northern California.

Alanis is running to raise money for the National Eating Disorders Association, since she knows firsthand what it feels like to struggle with anorexia and bulimia. Alanis began running about a year ago after seeing her assistant Leah running "like a gazelle" while on tour. This singer-songwriter feels that running this marathon is allowing her to use her body as an instrument and raise awareness about an important and personal issue. She knew she couldn't get through the many hours of grueling training unless there was a higher purpose and explains, "I wanted to offer this run to anyone who has had a fraught relationship with their food, their body and their heart and soul."

To find out if training triggered unhealthy eating disorder behaviors, read more.

Alanis said that marathon training did trigger some eating disorder type behaviors, but she knew there was no way she could undereat and maintain the high level of energy needed in order to run. So training for this marathon actually helped her find balance in how she fueled herself. This amazing singer was also aware of not exercising obsessively. She has an order of priorities now: Sleep first. Food second. Run third. Alanis said, "I don't have the first two nailed, I can't run. So it incentivized me to nurture the first two. When I run healthfully I feel empowered and kind. When I run obsessively I feel nervous, stressed out and disassociated."

Have any of you ever walked, biked, or run for a cause? Tell me about it in the comment section below.

Alanis Morissette Goes Vegan and Loses 20 Pounds

FitSugar — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:30:00 -0800

While many of us are just revving up our healthy New Year's resolutions, Alanis Morissette made her lifestyle overhaul months before the ball dropped. The unhealthy feeling she had from gaining weight and eating too many processed foods motivated her to make a major change, and Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s book Eat to Live gave her the tools to eat differently. Since converting to his recommended vegan diet in September, Alanis has lost 20 pounds. OK Magazine interviewed the slimmed-down singer, and here are the highlights.

On what made her gain weight: "A lot of salt and processed grains like bread. I was a sandwich person, and if I had rice, I would pack the salt on."
On why she wanted to find a new eating plan: "Longevity. I realized I want to live till I’m 120. There’s a lifestyle that I am now happily creating that can, as best as is possible, prevent most forms of cancer and other diseases."
On her workout routine: "When I’m out on tour, my shows are so physical that that really takes care of it. When I’m not on tour, I do between a half hour to an hour of light weights, running, biking, swimming, probably five times a week. I also love to kickbox and dance."

To see her answer when asked how it feels to be 20 pounds lighter, read more.

On how it feels to have lost 20 pounds: "I feel like a 12-year-old! I’m back to what I was born to be, at my best. I used to get out of bed in the morning and things were aching, and I just thought, this is what happens when you get into your 30s. But now I jump out of bed and have so much energy; I feel very alive. Even after a workout, I feel like if I rest a little bit I could go out dancing all night, so that’s exciting. I have no more aches and pains, and my allergies are gone, too."

Have you considered a vegan diet? Do you think you could handle the restrictions of no dairy or meat?

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Have You Ever Tried to Be a Vegetarian?

FitSugar — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:30:00 -0800

For many food-conscious diners, eating flesh doesn't mesh with their ideological standards, and their values lead them to vegetarianism. For others, going meatless has more to do with health than compassion for animals, a distaste for meat, or a combination of these reasons.

Whether they've adopted vegetarian diets for health reasons or animal rights, several celebrities have made their dietary choices publicly known. Famous vegetarian and vegan ladies like Carrie Underwood, Natalie Portman, Alicia Silverstone, and Alanis Morissette haven't been shy about the fact that they say no to meat. They've been vocal about their personal choices, so tell me, have you ever tried to be a vegetarian?

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YouTube Creates Teenage Vegetarians

FitSugar — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0800

A vegetarian diet is becoming increasingly popular. Many celebs forgo meat to be healthier, such as Marla Maples and Alanis Morissette. Others, like Alicia Silverstone and Kellie Pickler, choose this lifestyle for moral reasons. According to recent news, as many as one in 200 teens are ditching meat because of animals rights issues as well. Easy Internet access and shocking animal slaughter videos on YouTube have been cited as reasons for this lifestyle change. Teens under 18 choose tofu over chicken not for their health, but rather out of their compassion for animals. Once they make the connection that what they're eating was a living being, just like their family pet, eating meat just isn't an option.

Why are parents concerned? To find out, read more.

A vegetarian diet can be extremely healthy, if it includes fruits, veggies, whole grains, and a sufficient amount of protein. The problem is, many kids are giving up cheeseburgers and eating french fries and other junk food instead. Not only are they filling up on refined carbs and sugar, but those who are vegan (no meat, dairy, or eggs) aren't getting enough vitamin B12, D, iron, or calcium. Plus sticking to a diet full of bread, pasta, and potato chips isn't exactly low-calorie, so parents are concerned about their children gaining weight. Since teens are old enough to choose what they eat, it's up to the parents to help educate their kids about how to achieve a balanced vegetarian diet.

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Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Chill out! Stress can make you fat - Mark's Daily Apple
Perfection pushed too far: Photoshopping baby announcement - Weighting Game
Free hot exercise music mix: Meltdown - FitMusic
If the Olympic games were naked - Fitness Fixation
Healthy and tasty recipe: Grilled Eggplant Salad - YumSugar
Alanis Morissette embraces her aging body - That's Fit
Olympic running update - Complete Running Network

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