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VMA Nominations, a Britney-Lindsay Reunion, and Heath Ledger's Final Video!

Molly — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:29:39 -0700

Check out today's episode of our hot new daily show, PopSugar Rush - who scored the most VMA nominations, what Britney and Lindsay got up to together, and Shaq's challenge to David Beckham. Watch it now!

Fave Workout Song From 2008

FitSugar — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:00:00 -0800

For me, listening to music is essential when exercising, and it looks like FitSugar readers feel the same way. A couple of weeks ago I asked you to pick your Favorite Workout Song From 2008 and the votes are in. The winner is "Womanizer" by 2008's comeback kid, Britney Spears. I agree that this song has some serious beat and snappy lyrics that make you want to get up and move. Rihanna's "Don't Stop the Music" was a close second though. Both these songs are in my latest running playlist, and they definitely inspire me to kick it up a notch!

Get the Bod: Britney Spears

FitSugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:30:00 -0800

This week belongs to Britney Spears: between her Circus album dropping (can we say new workout songs?) and her standing-ovation-worthy performances, we seem to be witnessing the pop star's long-awaited comeback. Britney worked hard getting back into world-tour shape, and she admitted to Glamour magazine that she thinks going to the gym "isn’t fun . . . so to do it every day would be horrible. Three days a week is cool, even two. It makes me feel good and feel like I’ve done something. It's important to take care of your body."

Britney acknowledged dueling feelings toward her post-baby body and said, "Recently I started to appreciate my body a bit more from before I had kids. But it completely changed." Her rigorous dance practices and workouts with her trainer, Kacy Duke, are responsible for the pop star's toned physique. Duke was kind enough to share her professional advice for getting Britney's hot bod. To see some of her tips, read more.

Move to the music: Incorporate cardio, even if it's just putting on music and dancing for 30 minutes.
Waist away: Focus on your obliques to help slim your waistline and trim your love handles. Here's a short love handle workout.
Booty call: Duke says, "You need to do something that pumps and elongates the muscles that work the buttocks, but also works the thighs, because they are connected."
Bolder shoulders: Do side laterals to sculpt your deltoids.

Duke has ideas for toning everything from triceps to thighs - get all 10 of her tips on how to get Britney's body (including specific exercises) when you visit Glamour.

Britney Pumps Up Her Upper Body, We Pump Up Her Tunes

FitSugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0700

Here at Sugar we've been rooting for Britney Spears to make a comeback for a while now. While I am happy her music career seems to be back on track, I am even happier that Britney seems to be getting healthy again. Recently, the star showed us how she's been sweating it out at the gym in a new video posted on her site. Check it out:

She looks fabulous, and those arm exercises are great for the upper bod, it's no wonder she is toning up so fast. Here's hoping that in getting healthy, she ditches the cigarettes, too. Looking to tone your own upper body? You don't need a personal trainer (or home gym) like Britney. Just check out some of my upper-body exercises, and you'll be well on your way.

I have to admit that nothing gets me pumped in the gym like her single, "Toxic." Do you have a Britney song on your workout playlist?

"Unfit Brit" in People Magazine: Cool or Not?

FitSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:30:00 -0700

In a recent issue of People magazine, I came across an article titled "Britney Spears: Body Makeover." The write-up details Britney's weight-loss methods: returning to her gym-rat ways, giving up fast food, and healthy meals delivered to her door. For the past three months, she has been working with a trainer, doing a lot of cardio as well as lots of dancing. People declares that Brit is "back in the zone."

While I think it is great to see press about Britney mending her ways and going healthy, but then there's the caption on the "before" photo? "An Unfit Brit." I wouldn't say she was unfit, just not as fit as before having two kids and a nervous breakdown; to me she this singer looks normal, healthy, and not underweight. Don't get me started about "Britney's New Body Checklist." It's like a grocery list, where they dissect her body into parts. Flat Tummy? Check. Toned Arms? Check. No Double Chin? Check. With articles like this, no wonder so many women have issues with their weight.

What do you think? Is it cool to comment on how Britney's looking more fit and toned now? Or is it uncool to comment on how bad she looked before, when she looked normal?

Britney Bounces Back, For the Most Part

FitSugar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0700

I honestly never thought I would write another post about Ms. Britney Spears. The girl was just not the picture of perfect health for a while, and while I am not saying she is now but she certainly seems a lot healthier than over the past few years.

Britney recently told OK magazine what she has been doing to get stage ready (perhaps for her second comeback on the VMAs?). Here are highlights on her new diet, which you'll notice does not include Starbucks:

"I'm the healthiest I've been all my life," Britney, 26, tells OK!. My diet has a lot to do with my getting into shape. I have no sugar. I don't eat fruit or even fruit juice because of the sugar. I eat chicken and salmon and rice. I eat avocados. I'll have egg whites for breakfast and sometimes turkey burgers for lunch. I try to do just 1,200 calories a day. It may sound like it's not much, but it's actually a lot of food if you eat the right things."

Of course, Brit also hits the gym on a regular basis, doing "lots of cardio and weights" five days a week.

I will say that 1,200 calories/day is the lowest most of us should ever really go when trying to lose weight, especially if you're doing lots of cardio and weights most days of the week. To find out the optimal amount of calories you should be eating per day in conjunction with the amount of working out you're doing, check out my Fit Calculator. While I may not be her biggest fan, I am definitely cheering her on to getting even healthier, so here's to hoping she adds quitting smoking to her to-do list.

Starbucks Star Breakdown

FitSugar — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:45:00 -0700

Celebrities love their Starbucks and, being FitSugar, I am a bit obsessed with how liquid calories often go unnoticed in our daily calorie intake. So, when it comes the the stars, I am always amazed at who's drinking what these days.

In light of this, I've taken a look at some of our favorite celebs drinking some of our favorite beverages and I've broken down who's making healthy choices and who's not. (One star is the worst choice, three stars is the best choice.)

Star	Starbucks Beverage	Calories	Star Rating
Britney Spears	Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (w/ caramel)	390	1/2 Star
Ashton Kutcher	Iced Soy Latte	85	Two Stars
Sophia Bush	Tazo Green Shaken Iced Tea	60	Three Stars
Ben Affleck	Tazo Passion Shaken Iced Tea	60	Three Stars
Lindsay Lohan	Iced Lemonade	162	One Star
Jennifer Garner	Iced Coffee (black)	60	Three Stars

All calculations are based on a tall or 12-ounce drink.

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P.L.O.W. (Play List of the Week): Britney Tribute

FitSugar — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:35:00 -0800

This week's playlist is dedicated to to Britney taking back her life and body -- let her music motivate you to do the same!

Stronger, 3:23
The Beat Goes On, 3:43
Toxic, 3:18
Me Against the Music, 3:43
...Baby One More Time, 3:30
My Prerogative, 3:34
(You Drive Me) Crazy, 3:13
I'm a Slave 4 U, 3:23
Oops!...I Did it Again, 3:30
Outrageous, 3:26
Lucky, 3:25
Sometimes, 4:05

Total PLOW: 39:21

You've Got the Power

FitSugar — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 09:30:00 -0800

I have a psychologist friend and recently she told me about a female client of hers in a crappy relationship, without disclosing any names of course. They worked on the client's self esteem a lot. Then the client quit therapy, used the dough to hire a personal trainer and got in shape. She got physically strong. That made her feel emotionally strong. Then she dumped the chump.

I couldn't help thinking of this story when I heard about Britney. She appeared on Letterman, showing off her new body. Looking good. The next day - BAM - she filed for divorce. Now I am not claiming to understand what goes on in Britney's mind. But from the outside, it seems like there has got to be some correlation.

I am reading this tale with my inspirational glasses on. We all know there is a link between body image and self esteem. So to those of you who are like Britney and working on taking back your life (and body), I say: YOU GO GIRL!

Brit Gets Fit

FitSugar — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 17:00:00 -0800

Britney Spears, pop queen turned mommy of two, has been criticized for her pregnancy weight gain until recently. US reported that Brit lost 25 pounds in the last two months. To find out how Brit got fit, read more

Diet and exercise was all it took! Her new daily regime apparently consists of:

1 hour running on the treadmill in the morning.
45 minutes of weight training in the evening.
6 small meals per day.
Taking white flour out of her diet.

Fit's Take: A better diet and more exercise are truly one of the best ways to go when trying to lose weight. Brit's routine is pretty time consuming but great if you have extra dollars for a nanny. Keep in mind that if you are doing weight training, it is good to take a day off to give your muscles a rest.

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