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Mariah Carey Called Champagne Fattening - Is She Right?

FitSugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0800

When Mariah Carey tried to get out of a champagne toast with Ellen DeGeneres as a guest on Ellen, she initially reacted to the host's persistence by exclaiming that champagne is fattening. When Ellen proceeded to hand her a glass of bubbly to toast to Mariah "not being pregnant" (a trickster, that Ellen!), Mariah tried another route and said that it was too early in the day for alcohol.

The first thing that comes to mind when I think of champagne isn't the word fattening, as it apparently is for Mariah, but the singer does have a point. When you're attending one holiday party after the next and clinking glasses with everyone you know, those fun servings of bubbly can add some serious calories to the other holiday fare. It's OK to toast the season with a little champagne, but control your calories by drinking this beverage in moderation. One 4.1 fl. oz. glass contains 91 calories (similar to a serving of white wine), while an entire 25.4 fl. oz. bottle has 495 calories.

To see a video of Ellen peer-pressuring Mariah, read more.

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How Did Ellen Look?

FitSugar — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:14:00 -0800

We've been following Ellen getting fit for The Oscars, so now that the big day has come and gone, how do you think she looked? (The first image is her on January 9th 2007 and the second was from last night.)

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Save Your Money: The Chin Gym

FitSugar — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 03:30:00 -0800

I was watching some old Ellen (I know, I am obsessed with her) videos the other day and came across her mom, Betty, trying out "As Seen on TV" fitness contraptions. One product, the Chin Gym, caught my eye as I thought there was no way this product existed but I was wrong, it does exist.

The Chin Gym ($39.95) is basically a really complicated looking contraption that promises to reduce the double chin and define the jaw line by trimming, toning, strengthening and removing wrinkles from chin, neck and jaw line muscles. Here is the deal, the only thing really able to rewind the effects of aging and gravity is plastic surgery if you are willing to go that far. If you're looking to remove excess fat from your facial area, unfortunately there is no real way to spot reduce target areas like your chin or your back. I know I may sound like a broken record, but it is true: Exercise and eating a healthy blanced diet are the only real ways to get rid of fat (without going under the knife) including your chin and back. If, despite my attempts to talk you out of spending your money on this contraption, you still want to try it out, diyhut.com.

Want to laugh at Ellen's mom trying it out? Then, read more

Ellen DeGeneres Joins the Anti-Breast Cancer Campaign

FitSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:00:00 -0700

Funny lady Ellen DeGeneres is getting serious about breast cancer. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she's recorded a series of phone messages urging women to help themselves fight this disease, the second most lethal kind of cancer affecting women. You can go online and send phone messages to your friends and family from Ellen that say, "Hi, this is Ellen DeGeneres and (insert your name here) told me to remind you that it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and you should schedule a check-up with your doctor."

Vitamin maker One a Day asked Ellen to join their campaign to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Ellen was happy to be on board since she likes to support an anti-breast cancer program each year. This issue is close to her heart since her own mother had a mastectomy 30 years ago. It's touched her family and she's well aware that she could be next. Since Ellen is so vulnerable to breast cancer, she gets a mammogram every year, and she's encouraging fellow women to be proactive about their breast health.

I just sent a message to my sister and it only took a minute!

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Ellen and Carmen Bedroom Workout

FitSugar — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:45:00 -0800

Carmen Electra has a new Aerobic Striptease - In the Bedroom DVD and she convinced Ellen to do a little bit of the workout with her on Ellen's show recently. I personally resonated with this clip because Ellen acts exactly how I feel when I am doing these sexy type workout videos - and I also happen to really enjoy Ellen.

Check it out. You're guaranteed to laugh and it'll make you feel good about yourself if you too feel ridiculous doing sexy workout DVDs.

Countdown to the Oscars: Get Fit with Ellen and Bob

FitSugar — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:25:00 -0800

As you probably already know, the Oscars are coming up soon - February 25th and Ellen is the host. She wanted to get fit for the Oscars so she teamed up with trainer Bob Harper (from the Biggest Loser). Each day up until the Oscars, I am going to feature one video workout. Bob claims that if you follow along (keeping in mind a healthy, low calorie diet) you can expect to lose 10 pounds in 38 days (not by next weekend).

In the first video, Bob starts off the program with ways to eat healthy, since exercise and diet go hand in hand. He really does offer some great (and doable) tips. Keep watching because after the healthy eating segment, they start with the first few lower body workouts (twisting lunges, Romanian dead lifts, leg raises and knee tucks) for you to try.

Come back tomorrow for day two of FitSugar's Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and trainer Bob Harper. Until then, definitely check out Ellen's gym site for more great tips and tidbits on getting Oscar ready with Ellen.

Countdown to the Oscars: Get Fit with Ellen and Bob

FitSugar — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:07:56 -0800

On day 11 of my Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and Bob, Bob takes us through a range of exercises for the whole body. He starts with biceps, then ab work, then hamstring curls (I'm breathing heavy) and finally push ups on the ball. You're going to need a physio ball and some light dumbbells...

Bob really has given us some great ideas to take to the gym (or wherever you workout), so try them all out! You can always check out all the workouts by clicking here. Tomorrow is the last day of working out with Ellen and Bob, after all Sunday Ellen will be busy hosting The Oscars. Speaking of, did you cast your Oscar ballot on buzz? Did I mention that you should because there are prizes (good ones too) involved. Don't miss out, vote today!

Countdown to the Oscars: Get Fit with Ellen and Bob

FitSugar — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 04:04:17 -0800

On day 10 of my Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and Bob Harper, Bob shows us some great moves to really work our lower abdominal muscles. Do the best you can but definitely don't push it; you can always work your way up to these exercises. If you have a partner, even better, then you can increase the movement and help work your obliques. Don't forget to finish off with some bicycles!

Rock hard abs here we come! Are you feeling toned yet? Definitely check out past workouts in my Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and Bob. I can't wait to see Ellen on the red carpet this Sunday!

Did you cast your Oscar ballot yet? I would if I were you because one Grand Prize winner will receive a Prada handbag, while the runners-up will get $50 to $500 gift cards from Sephora, The Apple Store and Neiman Marcus. Sweet! Click here for official rules.

Countdown to the Oscars: Get Fit with Ellen and Bob

FitSugar — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:00:00 -0800

On day nine of my Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and Bob, Bob takes us through a series of great exercises such as the Russian twist, knee pulls, crunches, side bends and pull ups. I love the idea of doing modified pull ups on the treadmill - Bob is so great!

Just like Bob says, keep moving - run around your house if you have to just don't stop. Can you believe we are already on day nine? The Oscars are approaching so fast and you must be getting fit by now! Check out the past workouts with Ellen and Bob. Don't forget that there is still time to cast your ballot for The Oscars on Buzz!

Countdown to the Oscars: Get Fit with Ellen and Bob

FitSugar — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:45:00 -0800

On day eight of my Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and Bob, Bob shows us some great upper (cable tubing exercises) and lower (squats) body workouts. Bob suggests that if you are going to buy yourself some cables, go for the ones with the handles to make life a little easier. Can't afford a treadmill at home, go outside! Sidewalks are like free treadmills.

Phew, my body feels great after doing that! What about you? Check out all of the other workouts with Ellen and Bob. The Oscars are this Sunday! Have you cast your ballot on Buzz yet? You should because you can win prizes!