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Reality Check: Cindy Crawford Admits "I Have Cellulite"

FitSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:30:10 -0700

Who would have guessed that Cindy Crawford is 43? She still looks amazing to me, and it's nice to hear that even though she was a supermodel, she's still human like the rest of us. In Redbook's September issue Cindy shares,

I have cellulite. I admit it. But sometimes I just say, 'Screw it, I am going to wear a bikini. I think I look good for my age. I am not 25; I am 43. That feels like a big pressure, especially when the National Enquirer is dying to get a picture. I am so aware that I don't want to change the way I live because of that kind of attention. So you say, 'Screw it. I am wearing a bikini, and I am not putting on a cover-up.' You just brace yourself for a bad picture.

Many women like Cindy are blessed with cellulite, but so what? I love that it doesn't get in the way of her being proud to show off her body, and do the things that she enjoys.

Cindy Crawford: Fit and Lovely at 42

FitSugar — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0800

Fashion icon Cindy Crawford was always known as the athletic model, during the glory days of the big six super models. She always looked toned and healthy. At 42, she's still got it. Fitness has always been part of Crawford's life, and now after two kids she's traded the treadmill for hiking. She explains switching from running on a machine to walking on a trail like this:

I found after I had my first kid I could not come home after my workouts and have a nap, so I had to adapt them to make them softer - so they would energize me, rather than wear me out.

She doesn't limit her workout to nature walks; Cindy is a big fan of the vibrating workout offered by the power plate, explaining that you have to mix it up to keep interested in your workout.

To see Cindy's food philosophy, read more.

Having never been one to starve herself, Cindy believes in indulging with moderation. She follows the advice of another fit beauty, Gabby Reece, and Cindy focuses on being 80 percent good 80 percent of the time. I like those stats. But she really listens to her body and avoids eating lots of carbs because they make her feel queasy. Lately she has been opting for tofu over the meat that she serves her family, which sounds familiar to me, except I force tofu on my loved ones.

One very underrated element of aging is self-acceptance, and when questioned if she has spots on her body, Cindy replied:

Every woman does. If there is something you don’t like about yourself, work at it. If you are unable or unwilling to put in the work, accept it - otherwise you will be miserable.

Amen to that, sister. Amen to that.

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Which Celeb Diet Philosophy Do You Identify with Most?

FitSugar — Thu, 10 May 2007 04:00:00 -0700

We love to follow celebs and know what is going on in their lives, right down to what they eat.

Most of them have their own philosophy when it comes to dieting and exercise, some that I can not personally identify with. So I am curious about you guys -- Whose philosophy do you identify with most...

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Which Celeb Diet Philosophy Do You Identify with Most?

"It's simple math: You put this much food in, you burn that much working out." - Gwen Stefani

"I don't really eat food in restaurants. You can never be sure what's in it, can you?" - Madonna

"I've learned not to eat a huge portion just because it's on my plate." - Halle Berry

"Going seven hours without food isn't the way to maintain your weight or your energy levels." - Cindy Crawford

"I got on the treadmill, stopped stuffing my face and lost the weight." - Jennifer Garner

"I'm addicted to sushi, and I always ask the chef to make rolls with half the rice." - Eva Mendes

"I thought, Okay, I'll drink vodka instead of wine because it has less calories." - Sienna Miller

"I'm not really the type of girl who goes jogging at 6 a.m., but I eat well and I walk a lot." - Scarlett Johansson

Healing With Homeopathy

FitSugar — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 11:12:48 -0800

Do you know what Cindy Crawford, Cher, Tina Turner, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Prince Charles, all have in common? They all use homeopathic remedies.

Homeopathy is an alternative medicine that concentrates on caring for the whole person with methods that are specific, gentle, and sympathetic to the body's needs. The word "homeopathy" is derived from 2 Greek words: homoios (like) and pathos (suffering).

Homeopathy's basic principal is that "like cures like." Meaning that what ever substance is causing the problematic symptoms can be taken in minute doses to cure the problem. Since the substances used in homeopathy are extremely small, there are no side effects, adverse reactions, or contraindications. You usually place tiny pills under the tongue, six times a day. Remedies to treat the external symptoms are treated in ointment form.

If you think of homeopathy like you do immunizations it is easier to understand. When you were a kid, you probably got a shot for measles - you were actually given a live, weakened strain of the measles virus. Your body learns to fight it off so if the virus ever shows up again, you'll be immune to it.

Want to hear about the 3 levels of Homeopathic Therapy? Then read more

First Aid: used to treat immediate and common household problems like cuts, bruises, rashes, or bee stings.

Acute Homeopathy: used to treat health problems where the symptoms will eventually go away, like a cold, cough, or sports injury.

Constitutional Homeopathy: used to treat long-term health problems such as recurrent ear or sinus infections, or back pain.

The philosophy of homeopathy holds that the mind, body, and emotions are not separate. Homeopaths treat the patient as a whole person, rather than a body part on an assembly line. It can be life-changing for people who haven't had any luck with traditional western medicine.

Although, some would say people are wasting their money. Skeptic James Randi is so convinced that homeopathy is a form of quackery, that he has offered $1 million to anyone who can provide convincing evidence of its effects.

You'll have to decide for yourself. Look for a Homeopath near you to get more information.

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Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:53 -0800

Workout headphones to keep your tunes in your ears - Shape
Is sourdough bread pumped full of probiotics - Nutrition Data Blog
The real reason you won't catch Cindy Crawford on the runway - Never Say Diet
How a numberless scale can help you lose weight - Fresh Fitness Tips
Why Jillian Michaels is a health superstar - Health
13 ways to keep toxic groceries out of your cart - Forecast Earth
How Tyra Banks is losing weight without dieting - FitCeleb
A little Salba sprinkle goes a long way for health - Vital Juice

Fitsugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:50:10 -0700

Feeling sleepy? These seven foods could be zapping your energy.
If you love going for a run, take this quiz to see what you know about this popular sport.
Calling all vegetarians. These foods are high in iron.
Test your smarts on these healthy brands.
Stop the Press. Cindy Crawford has cellulite.
Is there such a thing as too many trips to the ladies room?
Do you wear rings when you work out?
One of Anna Paquin's healthy habits is to avoid unhealthy habits.
What do you know about your anatomy?
Avoid the Freshmen 15 with these tips.
Ice cream just got healthier.

Stevie Nicks Uses the Power Plate to Stay in Shape

FitSugar — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Cindy Crawford isn't the only hot mama who mixes in the Power Plate to her workouts. Still rocking 60-year-old Stevie Nicks credits her fit-for-touring physique to the vibrating device that she uses for 13 minutes every other day. She notes, "You can't get results faster than that."

The Power Plate made its debut into the fitness world back in 2006, and its growing popularity is evident in the number of mainstream gyms that now offer this piece of equipment. People have reacted positively to the efficient workout that claims to cause "rapid and intense muscle contractions 30-50 times per second."

Ms. Fleetwood Mac complements her Power Plate fitness fixation with a healthy attitude toward weight. She suggests striving to achieve a weight that's maintainable, saying, "You don't have to weigh 105 lbs. Weigh 125 lbs. and stay there."

This vocal legend could be on to something. Have you tested the Power Plate?

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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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