American Idol

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Guess Who Said It?

May 20, 2009 - All of these singers have been finalists on American Idol, but can you figure out which one said this? "I run when I feel like I need to run." - 7 Comments

Soul Aerobics: Taylor Hicks' Weight Loss

May 29, 2007 - If you've been following American Idol at all (and even if you haven't) then you probably know who Taylor Hicks is and you've probably also noticed that he has slimmed down a bit. People are always buzzing about how AI winners end up losing a bunch of weight and Hicks is no different. MyFoxMilwaukee is claiming he lost about 20 pounds since he first appeared in the spotlight. - 2 Comments

P.L.O.W. (Play List of the Week): American Idol

Mar 04, 2007 - This week's play list is dedicated to the fact that American Idol is back in full effect. You may love it, you may hate it, but either way we're surrounded by AI madness these days. To hear the play list for your next idol inspired workout, read more - 0 Comments

Katharine McPhee: On Bulimia and Recovery

Feb 28, 2007 - Last year, after barely losing out to Taylor Hicks for the title of American Idol, Katharine McPhee stated that the reality show saved her life and not for the reasons you might think. When Katharine received the news she made it to the final twelve girls of the competition, she decided it was time to face the eating disorder of bulimia that was ruining her most valuable attribute - her vocal cords. Bulimics eat excessive amounts of food, often feeling out of control, then, out of disgust and a fear of gaining weight, resort to vomiting or laxatives or other extremes. - 5 Comments

American I"doll": Carrie Underwood

Dec 28, 2006 - Carrie Underwood has been in the limelight ever since winning American Idol last season. Turns out that becoming an Idol is working out just nicely for her as she has a booming career, a cute new man and a slender new body. How did she slim down? - 7 Comments

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Jordin Sparks Won't and Can't Be Stick-Thin

Nov 20, 2007 - Jordin Sparks has always seemed very grounded to me. Even after seeing her at the AMAs I am still convinced that she has yet to let the pressures of Hollywood get to her — and here's to hoping she never does! Jordin sat down with OK Magazine to talk about being stick-thin, exercising, and eating turkey. - 19 Comments

How Idol's Kara DioGuardi Handled Her Eating Disorder

Apr 23, 2009 - Kara DioGuardi joined the judges' table on this season of American Idol, but growing up she was scared to try new things for the fear of being judged. An extraordinary sense of insecurity led Kara to develop an eating disorder, and while she discussed her feelings during the time she spent in a treatment center, Kara recently opened up about the subject for the first time in an interview. Kara explained, "I never threw up or starved myself. - 14 Comments

Paula Abdul's Addiction to Pain Meds

May 06, 2009 - Addiction is powerful, and when dealing with extreme amounts of pain, it can affect anyone. In a recent issue of Ladies' Home Journal, Paula Abdul, who's turning 47 this month, opened up about her addiction to pain meds. For the first time in 12 years she's no longer dependent on drugs. - 11 Comments

Speak Up: Do You Agree With Meghan McCain About Women's Weight?

Mar 16, 2009 - Her dad's presidential bid is over, but blogger and aspiring pundit Meghan McCain is still speaking her mind, and this time, it's got nothing to do with politics. McCain recently wrote a piece for The Daily Beast criticizing the never-ending criticism of women's bodies in the media. She wonders why, after all the progress women have made in the past few decades, is women's weight still a "socially acceptable prejudice"? - 41 Comments