FitSugar

Reality Check: Eva Longoria Parker Is Not Pregnant - She's Just Fat?

FitSugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:30:00 -0700

You know and love Eva Longoria Parker from watching Desperate Housewives. Her character Gabrielle has always been notably petite and toned, so when an actress with that physique gains a few pounds, rumors start flying. The media continues to pry and ask Eva when her baby is due, and Longoria Parker has attempted to put the speculations to rest by saying, "I'm just fat." The actress only gained 10 pounds! She's gone from a size 00 to a size 0. Since when is size 0 considered too big? Um, I don't know which is worse - the media making a big deal about Eva getting slightly plumper or the fact that she called herself fat. At 5'2", she'd have to weigh over 136 pounds in order to be considered overweight when it comes to BMI. Gabby is still a twig, and personally, I can't even tell she's gained weight.

I think it is good for Eva's health that she's added a few pounds to her frame. Extreme thinness is not healthy and it's important for every woman, especially the young ones, to see actresses with curves.

Source

A Week in Review: FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:00:00 -0800

In cased you missed it, here is what we've been talking about.

Check out the latest in the Sugar sites, LilSugar!

Take the quiz to win a $100 gift card to Whole Foods!

A mommy wins the NYC marathon for the ladies while Katie Holmes and Lance Armstrong finish a bit later.

Speaking of marathons, do you think Oprah ruined the marathon's reputation?

If you're not into running, here is a great workout on the elliptical.

Julia Roberts knows the importance of good humor and good genes.

Eva Longoria paired up with Bebe Sport, but how sporty is it really?

When you're running, here is a great video for tying your shoes properly.

If you're thinking about Italian food anytime soon, you might want to check out this Romano's Macaroni Grill Breakdown.

And while we're at it, here is the breakdown of the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Snowboarding season is coming soon, start training for it with these great exercises.

I'm curious, how often do you use fitness DVDs? Also, which snow sport are you most excited for? Finally, which cardio machine is your favorite?

Here are some ways to curb your nighttime snacking.

What does a serving size look like anyway?

And the healthiest state in the nation is...

Eva Longoria Pairs Up With Bebe Sport

FitSugar — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:45:00 -0800

When I heard that Eva Longoria was teaming up with Bebe Sport to promote its new ad campaign, I was excited to see what they would come out with. After seeing the ads, I am not sure I would ever actually work out in any of this stuff. Even though some of the pieces are made from performance fabrics (many with wicking technologies), it's just not me. I did take a look at the complete collection, and there are a few pairs of pants and shirts that I thought were doable, just nothing jumped out at me from the new ad campaign.

Take a look and let me know what you guys think about the stuff. Most importantly, would you work out in any of it?

View 6 Photos ›

Source

Eva Longoria's Wedding Workout

FitSugar — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:30:00 -0700

We all saw Eva Longoria walking around to get toned up for her big wedding extravaganza, but that girl was doing way more than just walking to get the body of her dreams for the day of her dreams.

According to her trainer, Patrick Murphy, Eva wanted to look strong, she wanted really nice posture and she wanted her arms to look great.

Source

To learn her workout, which is pretty darn impressive by the way, just read more

Murphy gave Access Hollywood the scoop on her exercise routine. Keep in mind all the below exercises are 15-20 reps and there is no rest between exercises in the superset (exercise 1 & 2) :
Warm-Up:
5-10 minute warm-up @ 65-75% of maximum heart rate on elliptical machine.
Dynamic Stretching and Active stretching:
If needed.
Full Body:
1. Squats on Bosu dome with a shoulder press using the 5lb dumbbells
2. Jump squats with 8lb medicine ball
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
1. Walking Lunges with a 12lb bar overhead
2. Alternating lunges in one place with 8lb dumbbells
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
Shoulders, Chest and Core
1. Balance ball chest presses using 10lb dumbbells
2. Pike pushup combo with balance ball (body weight)
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
Legs, Back and Core
1. Squats with cable low rows
2. Standing bent over rows with 10lb dumbbells.
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
Glutes and Stabilizers
1. Side steps with rubber band resistance
2. Lateral ice skater jumps
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
Triceps, Core and Stabilizers
1. Balance ball skull crushers with 15lb medicine ball
2. Standing tricep extension on cables
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
Biceps, Core, and Stabilizers
1. Standing on Bosu dome, 8lb dumbbell hammer curls
2. Kneeling on Bosu dome, traditional dumbbell bicep curls
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
Abs/Core
1. Balance ball crunches with 5lb medicine ball throw
2. Bicycles
-- 30-45 sec. rest--
Core
1. Cable rotations
2. 8lb medicine ball wood chops
-- 30-45 sec. rest --
Postural Muscles
1. Balance ball cobras
2. Superman

Healthy Dose Link Time!!!!!!!

FitSugar — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:45:00 -0700

diet-blog provides some details on how the Biggest Losers are holding up.

Sick of feeling tired all the time? That's Fit has some great tips on how to never feel tired again.

Back in Skinny Jeans reveals that Courtney Love lost all that weight with shakes - not macrobiotics.

About: Low Fat Cooking has some great ideas for you when it is too hot to cook.

The Weighting Game just tried the frozen treat Paciugo. Read about her experience eating the flavor combination Strawberry Celery.

fitPod wants to movitvate you with "Now It Gets Physical" - a 38 minute free playlist pumped full of beats for you to download.

Complete Running has great tips for keeping up with your running on your next vacation or business trip.

Health Bolt has the skinny and provides some excellent commentary on Posh Spice, her diet and the Spice Girl reunion tour.

Missing fireflies this summer? About: Yoga teaches you the Firefly pose. It is beautiful and challenging.

iFit & Healthy has the skinny on Eva Longoria's wedding workout.

YumSugar has a tasty recipe for Chicken Risotto with Basil Parmesan for you to try.

The Skinny Website reports on Calista Flockhart's appetite.

Volleyball Tourney: Take it From Eva Longoria

FitSugar — Thu, 24 May 2007 04:00:00 -0700

Eva Longoria took a minute out of her busy wedding preparation schedule to participate in a Celebrity Charity Volleyball Tournament - the tournament raised funds for PADRES Contra El Cancer.

Eva is definitely working hard to be toned and stress free on her big day. Beach volleyball is a fabulous way to burn off a few extra calories and steam. You can always join a league. I'm a big fan of joining leagues because you are more accountable and have to show up; otherwise it is just too easy to skip it when you're feeling lazy. Not ready for a league, well you can also partner up and head to the beach (or local spot where there is a sand volleyball court) for a pick up game. I love a good competition and nothing gets the stress out like a mean spike. What's more? A 130 pound person can burn about 500 calories playing beach volleyball for an hour and it's a fabulous upper body workout.

Fit's Tip: Wear water/sweat proof sunscreen to keep your skin protected. Follow Eva's lead and wear a hat and sunglasses to protect your face and eyes since all the looking up for the ball can mean a lot of sun time and squinting [read breeding ground for wrinkles] on that beautiful face of yours.

For more pics of bride-to-be Eva showing them how it's done on a beach volleyball court, read more

View 10 Photos ›

Source

Wedding Planning Mania on FitSugar: Round Up

FitSugar — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:30:00 -0700

If you are planning your wedding, you are probably planning your wedding fitness routine too. So let's review a few exercises you can do to get your arms and abs ready for the big day:

Elbow plank and the side elbow plank
Side push-ups
Your basic push-up

working out is a great way to chill out

walk like Eva Longoria

helpful pod casts

time for yourself

For chilling out with your fiancé, you can try couples yoga. There is a lot of trust and strength involved in many of the poses, and please do them in a safe and soft environment.

If one of the things that is stressing you out is your skin, these tips and products on how to deal with bacne might relieve some of your stress.

What ever you do, do not forget to order your aromatherapy bubbles for your big day.

Oh and another thing, you are never fully dressed without your smile.

A Week In Review: FitSugar roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:00:00 -0700

Meatless Mondays are starting at my house this coming Monday.

Now that it is Saturday, you've got to try the booty workout. Here's the printable version for you to take to the gym.

Here is a new TreadMill workout for you to try next time you're at the gym. Or if you have one at home hop on and try it.

Speak Up and tell me what you listen to when you workout.

After splurging on Burberry golf accessoriesyou might just need some FREE golf lessons.

We all know fiber is an important part of our diet. But do you know if an apple or a pear has more fiber? You might also be interested in knowing how much fiber your favorite fruit has to offer.

Since it IS the weekend you have time to practice Sun Salutation B.

Monday was the Boston Marathon and Lidiya Grigoryeva won by finishing in 2 hours and 29 minutes. Jacob might have taken a little longer to cross the finish line, but his story is quite motivational.

The Sugar pages have been filled with wedding mania this week, but walking seems to be how Eva Longoria deals with her pre-wedding stress.

Just wondering if you have tried the Side Push Up. It is a great way to work your arms.

Flynet

Eva Longoria Walks Her Way to Being One Hot Bride

FitSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:30:00 -0700

We all know that Eva Longoria has been busy getting ready for her wedding this July. She knows, like any bride, that when you're wedding planning, it can seem like there are not enough hours in the day and it's rough keeping up with everything.

To top it all off, you somehow have to fit in a workout, because a bride's got to look hot on her big day. How about killing two birds with one stone?

A study of adults found that those who walked for about 45 minutes three times per week for six months performed substantially better on several cognitive tests than those who only did stretching or strengthening exercises. Not only did the walkers perform better on tests that gauged their ability to plan, establish schedules and switch between tasks, they also showed significant improvement in oxygen consumption.

What's more? Walking burns calories too! So take Eva's lead and take walks during your wedding planning; your mind and body will thank you. Could you even throw that wedding binder away? I wouldn't go that far, but you may have an easier time remembering who you're meeting with and when and why. To see more pics of Eva walking off her wedding planning stress, read more

View 6 Photos ›

Flynet

Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Healthy and tasty: Halibut in Green Tea Broth - YumSugar
Eva Longoria Parker says, "I'm not pregnant, I'm just fat" - FitCeleb
Track every calorie burned with the FitBit - Elastic Waist
Scientific evidence that Grey's Anatomy makes you a hypochondriac - Vitamin G
How to "cook" skinny - That's Fit
Colorful commentary on magazine covers in the "skinnysphere" - Back in Skinny Jeans
Autumn is race season, so be prepared to run - Complete Running Network

Source