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Bradley and Renee Kiss in Spain, Brad and Angelina Glow, and Teens Pose Nude!

Molly — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:52:32 -0700

Today's PopSugar Rush features video of rumored couple Bradley Cooper and Renee Zellweger smooching in Spain, as well as scenes from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's entrance at last night's Inglourious Basterds premiere. Plus, video of Diane Kruger talking about what it was like to work with Brad again. A new survey shows that one in 10 teens pose naked, which isn't too surprising considering all the celebrity nude photo scandals! Plus, of course, new New Moon. Check it out now!

Angelina Jolie Virtually Masters Pilates

FitSugar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:30:00 -0800

Angelina Jolie appeared in early October, just a couple months after giving birth to her twins, looking fabulous as ever. She had some people worried last year after she'd finished breastfeeding Shiloh, but this mother of six seems to be happy and healthy these days. In fact, the self-described punk-kid-at-heart seems to be taking some cues from her tech-smart kids and is participating in one of their hobbies by incorporating one of her own. To see what she's been up to, read more.

According to OK! magazine, 7-year-old Maddox Jolie-Pitt introduced his movie-star mom to the world of virtual exercise. Maddox was showing his mom the games for their Nintendo DS online when they found Let’s Pilates! ($14). Apparently, Angelina picked it up quickly and is already mastering the program. A source told OK!, "She tries to get in an hour of Pilates three times a week. She’s picking it up pretty quickly and is already at the hardest setting!"

Amazon describes the game as "perfect for anyone on the go," which certainly suits this busy mom who likes spending time at home with the kids. Have you tried exercising through a gaming system?

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Angie Unhappy with "Thin" Accusations, Blames Breastfeeding

FitSugar — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:30:00 -0700

We were all happy to hear that Katherine Heigl rejects Hollywood's pressure to be thin. Now Angelina Jolie is speaking about being thin in Hollywood as well, but as a mother.

Aside from dealing with the painful loss of her mom, Angelina attributes some of her weight loss to being a mom dealing with breastfeeding.

Jolie sparked concern among fans earlier this year when her already thin frame grew even smaller and the veins on her arms started protruding. But she insists that vanity is not to blame for her shrinking figure.

"I have four kids and I finished breastfeeding – it's been hard to get my nutrition back on track. Instead of people saying I look like a person dealing with something emotionally, they assume it's because I want to fit into skinny jeans." She added, "Someone saying to me that I'm thin is not a compliment.”

Weight control after giving birth is difficult for all women (even Angelina Jolie), but especially for those breastfeeding. So for tips on breastfeeding and nutrition, read more

Staying on top of your nutrition while breastfeeding can ultimately help keep you on track after breastfeeding as well. To ensure keeping a grip on you and your baby's nutrition, try these tips from WebMD:

Complex carbohydrates are among the best foods you can eat while breastfeeding. "If you look at the Weight Watcher's diet for lactation, it's all about complex carb loading. It's one of the most successful long-term lactation weight loss programs for women. It helps them lose weight without sacrificing milk production," says Linda M. Hanna, IBCLC, program coordinator for Lactation and Prenatal Education Services at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
In addition, Hanna says it's also important to get enough protein and fat in your diet. Aim for at least three to five servings (1 ounce each) of fat a day. These could be vegetable oils, butter, or even mayonnaise. This, she says, will help your body to make a good supply of the super-fatty and satisfying "hind" milk that is expressed during the later half of each feeding, Hanna says.
"In the end we are talking about eating a balanced diet, with complex carbohydrates, protein, and fats, and with as little sugar and sugary snacks as possible," says Hanna.
Among the most important nutrients you need while breastfeeding is calcium -- a minimum of 1,000 mg daily is a must. While dairy foods are a great source, you don't have to drink milk to make milk. To meet your calcium needs, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests five daily servings of any calcium-rich food, including low-fat yogurt and cheese, as well as nondairy foods such as salmon, broccoli, sesame seeds, tofu, and kale.

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Healthy Dose Link Time!!!!!!!

FitSugar — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:27:17 -0800

Here's a few tips and news items I though you all might find helpful, interesting and healthful. Yep, another healthy dose of the web.

Complete Running explores the ups and downs of cardio equipment.

vitabeat reports that NYC handed out condoms for Valentine's Day. My question is why didn't more cities celebrate National Condom Day too?

Healthbolt provides some excellent information on water - one of my favorite subjects.

Fitness Fixation has the skinny on the fitness wheel.

About:yoga teaches you how to do Pyramid pose.

diet-blog reveals that fashion models are not so happy.

NetSweat reports that dieting may increase your cravings for chocolate.

fitPod has a new, free workout mix for you to download.

Fitness explains cardiovascular health.

i Fit & Healthy wonders is Angelina Jolie anorexic. In my experience appetite loss often accompanies grieving.

Angelina Jolie: Why Such Veiny Arms?

FitSugar — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 13:00:00 -0800

Angelina is always in the media spotlight for one reason or another. What is it this week?

Her veiny arms. Yup, and the Daily Mail is reporting that her workout routine may be the culprit.

That sounds about right as bulging veins can be caused by weight-bearing exercises. This bulging vein process, known as filtration, causes a swelling and hardening of the muscle that is noticed during exercise. As a result of this swelling, the veins are pushed toward the skin surface and appear to bulge. These veins are more visible in persons with less fat, like Angelina. This bulging has been found to be neither good nor bad but simply a result of some bodies normal way function when working out.

If you don't have a lot of body fat and do a lot of exercise (like Angelina claims) then the fat gets stripped away and the veins become exposed. Think about all the veiny body builders out there – same concept.

So no big reason to worry, just not so pretty on such an amazing woman!

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Angelina's secret weight loss tea?

FitSugar — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 02:35:00 -0800

It was reported that Angelina used African Ginger Root, Garlic Tea and Yoga to lose some extra pounds after giving birth.

To find out if Ginger Root, Garlic and Yoga are the answer to all your weight loss dreams, read more

The evidence is not convincing that Ginger and Garlic would have any weight loss benefits aside from the fact that Ginger is mildly known to promote appetite loss.

So while Yoga certainly is a great way to get back into shape post baby, Ginger and Garlic when used for a method of weight loss, probably are not (and probably weren't used by Angelina for that reason). Don't shy away from them though, Ginger and Garlic are great for you.

Here is why:

Ginger: Known for helping settle indigestion and upset stomachs. Which is why you drink 'ginger ale' when feeling icky. Ginger is also great for motion sickness and is being studied for possible effectiveness against cholesterol.

Garlic: In any form, even tea, can fight a common cold and cough and could also be effective in the fight against cholesterol.

Seems that maybe Angelina was just feeling a little under the weather and couldn't get her hands on a can of ginger ale during her stay in Namibia.

Fit's take on it all in this case of weight loss--Stick to yoga.

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Burn Some Calories During the Oscars

FitSugar — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:30:00 -0800

Plopping myself in front of the TV for hours isn't something I do regularly, but I'm making an exception for the Oscars on Sunday. I love watching the glitz and glam and always hope for teary, heartfelt acceptance speeches from the winners. This year, I'm mixing up my sitting and munching routine with a fun, calorie-burning game.

The "Oscar-Winning Workout" was created by Bethany Lyons of Crunch in NYC and published in the February issue of Fitness magazine. Use the suggestions as guidelines and get creative with your own rules for the game.

Do fast feet every time someone thanks his or her mom: "Run in place, moving feet quickly, for 10 seconds. Then jog in place with knees high for 10 seconds. Repeat series three times."
Do tricep dips every time the camera cuts to a celebrity who's not amused by the host's joke: "Sit on the edge of a chair with hands beside hips, with legs slightly extended and feet together on floor; slide butt off seat. Bend elbows, lowering butt toward floor; straighten arms. Do 10 reps."
Do high plank every time the orchestra cuts off a verbose speaker: "Get into push-up position and hold for one minute."

See two of my ideas when you read more.

Do 10 squat jumps every time a reporter asks "Who are you wearing tonight?" during the red carpet segment.
Do 20 bicycle crunches every time the camera flashes to Oscar-nominated sweethearts Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

What are your ideas?

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Celebrity BMIs Suggest the Numbers Can Be Misleading

FitSugar — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:00:35 -0800

When you're striving to achieve a healthy weight, it's natural to look for guidance about what exactly that means for your body. While the jeans test is telling in terms of your body's changes, your pants can't tell you how many pounds you might need to lose or gain to get to your best weight.

For years, we turned to the body mass index (BMI) formula for a clue about where we fall on the health curve, but the calculation doesn't differentiate between the weight of muscle from fat and therefore isn't as trusted as it used to be.

Health.com recruited its top two nutrition experts to calculate the BMIs of seven celebrities by analyzing their photos. The experts were told each celebrity's height measurements but used weight estimates, so their calculations aren't 100 percent accurate. Still, the results offer some surprising insight about the accuracy of BMIs. To see their approximate BMI calculations for celebs and athletes like Beyonce and Tony Romo, read more.

Celebrity	Height	Estimated Weight (lbs)	Estimated BMI	BMI Verdict
Angelina Jolie	5'8''	118	17.9	Underweight
Arnold Schwarzenegger	6'2''	240	30.8	Obese
Beyonce	5'6''	130	21	Normal
Tom Cruise	5'7''	166	26	Overweight
Tony Romo	6'2''	224	28.8	Significantly overweight
Serena Williams	5'9''	150	22.1	Normal
Jennifer Love Hewitt	5'2''	120	21.9	Normal

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Tips From Celebrity Trainers

FitSugar — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:00:00 -0700

One way that celebrities get to look the way they do is with personal trainers who have earned a bit of a celebrity title themselves. The back of their heads (i.e. Harley Pasternak training Sophia Bush pictured below) are always seen on PopSugar, so it's no wonder they are making a name for themselves based on the big names they work with.

CNN recently spoke with five celebrity trainers and they gave their own insights along with tips for us non-celebrity folk. So here are highlights I thought you would enjoy:

Valerie Waters
Worked With: Kate Beckinsale and Cindy Crawford
Tip: "Don't be afraid of weights. They're the quickest way to change your body"

Gunnar Peterson
Worked With: Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie and Matthew McConaughey
Tip: "Get on a regular routine. Exercise should be a cornerstone of your life, like brushing your teeth. It's not even an option to blow it off."

For tips from trainers who've worked with Christina Aguilera and Reese Witherspoon just read more

Ashley Borden
Worked With: Mandy Moore and Christina Aguilera
Tip: Take care of the arches in your feet. "When your arches collapse, your knees rotate inward, and your hips rotate outward giving you a saddlebag appearance. It then pulls your sternum down, it pulls your neck forward, and everything collapses." She suggests orthotics and mio-fascial release to combat chronic pain and posture problems.

Michael George
Worked With: Reese Witherspoon and Tobey Maguire
Tip: Don't wait too long to integrate a healthy diet and consistent exercise into your days. "I've seen a lot of people come to me when it's a little bit too late," he said, "I've had [clients] pass away due to illnesses, cancer, heart disease, whatever it may be. The time is now. If you don't put your health first you're never really going to truly be happy."

Bob Greene
Worked With: Oprah
Tip: "First thing is, know what you want," Greene said. He said a lot of people want to work out because it's "in" or they know they should be doing it, but don't have a specific goal. "Know the reason you are making these changes in your habits, what is it you really want to achieve." He also said most people need to do both weight training and cardio.

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A Week In Review: FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:00:00 -0700

Watch the Mini Boot Camp exercise video, then print out the Take It To the Gym chart of the exercises. Have fun!!!!

Saka Yoga Bag Giveaway!!! Have you already left your comment about your favorite yoga pose? If not, leave one to enter to win this great bag. Comments section will close at 9:15 am PST...so you should do it now.

Do you know if prunes or bananas have more fiber? Take the quiz and test your knowledge.

If you are still shopping for your dad, check out this Healthy Gifts for your Dad. If you can't find what you are looking for there, maybe you will find the perfect gift in this post More Healthy Gift Ideas for Dad.

The Katherine Heigl interview in "Glamour" is pretty interesting - She talks about her weight loss regimen for her role in Knocked Up.

More on celebs: Angelina Jolie is not thin because of vanity, but because of breastfeeding.

Just wanted to warn you to be careful with muscle cream! Too much of those soothing balms can be toxic to your body.

Going out for sushi this weekend? You should check out this sushi breakdown, it will help you order.

Planning your vacation? Why not take an eco-adventure.

Tight hamstrings? Try the seated forward bend. It feels great and stretching your legs is a great thing you can do for your body.

Looking for a way to mix up your cardio routine? Try the 4-5-6-6-5-4: Cardio Plan.

Here are a few tips on easing the pain of your sunburn, in case you didn't use enough sunscreen.

Tell me, which do you like less: arm work or ab work.