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Heidi Klum's Got a Good Take on Her Post-Baby Bod

FitSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:30:38 -0800

Thanks to a healthy attitude - and a little encouragement from hubby Seal - Heidi Klum is working to get her body back in shape after baby number four. Still, if you're expecting the supermodel to take a turn in the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, you might be surprised to learn that she won't be walking the runway this year, but playing hostess duty instead.

In an interview with US Weekly, it seems this mom is a little more realistic when it comes to shaping up her body after giving birth. Heidi told the magazine:

"I wouldn't say I'm back in the shape yet. But I don't know. Everything changes when you get older. It was different when I was 31 with the first one. Now, being 36 with the fourth one, it's different."

It seems to me the mom is setting a realistic expectation for getting back in shape and going about it the right way. She knows that it takes some work to get the bod you want, saying that, "For me, it always works to get back into it immediately. I think that if you wait too long, it kind of sticks on and it stays there forever. I have to be motivated." Still, she's not gym-crazed or diet-obsessed, adding that she's not exercising too much for now: "I walk on the treadmill a little bit. I walk on the driveway. I'm very active with the children." Sure, she's blessed with some supermodel genes (and possibly a very long driveway), but even still, Heidi's take on weight loss seems surprisingly down-to-earth to me - do you agree?

Heidi Klum on Losing Her Baby Weight

FitSugar — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:50:11 -0700

Earlier in her fourth pregnancy, Heidi Klum shared that her daughter referred to her baby bump as a "Buddha belly." Pretty cute.

As the due date of her fourth approaches, the fashionista is contemplating her post-baby body. Famous for, among other things, quickly dropping weight after the birth of her first son for a Victoria's Secret fashion show, Heidi insists that there are no tricks to her weight loss. She says:

"I've never really had any special girdle machines or anything like that. For me, it's, you know, really healthy foods, exercising, playing with the children, going to the park. Normal things."

Klum added:

"I never really put a lot of pressure on myself, but for me personally, I feel like it is always better to get into shape immediately . . . it works to kind of get back into shape, afterward, I feel great."

Learn what Heidi thinks of dieting.

Heidi Klum and Her Buddha Belly

FitSugar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:30:00 -0700

On her fourth round of pregnancy, Heidi Klum told Us Magazine that she is comfortably familiar with the bodily changes that accompany carrying a child. After dramatically dropping baby weight to walk the runway two months after her second child was born, the supermodel also said, "I'm not worried. I know my body will go back again!" Her confidence is inspiring. She must be following the new guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy. It's nice to know Heidi has faith in the process of losing her baby weight, even with daughter Leni referring to her baby bump as a Buddha belly. I was pregnant twice, and both times it took a while to drop the weight. Then again, I didn't have an underwear-clad walk on the runway to inspire an intense workout regimen and a bread-free diet.

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Heidi Klum Is a Heart Health Champion

FitSugar — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:30:00 -0800

Heart health month is all about raising awareness for heart disease and the ways we can prevent it. Heidi Klum is fully on board with the mission and has joined forces with Diet Coke and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. According to Shape, the multitasking model designed an exclusive Red Dress charm (the symbol for women’s heart disease awareness), which she’ll show off at next week's Academy Awards.

The magazine chatted with Heidi about why she chose to spend her time on this cause in particular and she said, "Heart disease is the number-one killer of women in America, but it doesn't have to be. By following a heart-healthy lifestyle, you can help reduce the risk of heart disease. I want women to think about their own health and the things they can do to stay heart healthy."

She goes on to mention being active and eating healthily as ways for women to prevent heart disease, and smartly adds that it's important to be familiar with your family history. As Heidi puts it, "Always be your own health advocate."

Look for her sporting the special diamond and ruby awareness charm on the red carpet, and visit Shape to see how Heidi stays in killer shape.

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Heidi Klum and Cameron Diaz Are Fans of Core Fusion

FitSugar — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:25:39 -0800

Even if you can't make it to Exhale, the exclusive mind/body spa in New York and LA, you can still feel the effects of its Core Fusion classes. Heidi Klum and Cameron Diaz rave about this Pilates, yoga, and core conditioning regimen, which is now available in a pair of Core Fusion DVDs designed by the founders of this signature workout, Elisabeth Halfpapp and Fred DeVito.

The two videos - Exhale Spa: Core Fusion Body Sculpt ($15) and Exhale Spa: Core Fusion Pilates Plus ($15) - include the top moves you'd do if you took the class, but for much less money. To find out what I thought of them, read more.

Each video contains five 10-minute workout sessions that target and strengthen your abs, back, upper arms, thighs, and glutes. The reason this workout is so successful is because each move involves using your core. You'll need a set of lightweight dumbbells, a belt, a wall, a chair, and a mat in order to do these exercises. After doing some of these exercises, I felt a deep burn I've never felt before. It was amazing to target my muscles so intensely. By the end of each video, I felt both energized and relaxed. If you don't have a lot of time to work out, I'd recommend these Core Fusion DVDs, because you'll sculpt and tone your muscles in less than an hour.

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The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection 2008 Fashion Show

FitSugar — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:45:00 -0800

This year's Heart Truth Red Dress Collection 2008 Fashion Show had some big stars show up in support of Heart Health Month. From Heidi Klum to Molly Sims to Liza Minnelli, the ladies were looking radiant in their red dresses - minus Laura Bush who apparently didn't get the memo and wore white (wtf?). To see more pics of the celebs including Heidi Klum, Sara Ramirez, Molly Sims, Jenna Fischer and more supporting awareness of Heart Disease just read more.

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Heidi Klum Needs Her Muffins, Among Other Things

FitSugar — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:30:00 -0700

Why I love Heidi Klum? Let me count thee ways... Well first of all she seems to have a pretty good grasp on her own body image despite constantly being in the public eye.

As it turns out, even The Body has struggled with her weight. People.com got the scoop:

"I was never a skinny, skinny type – the more I tried, the worse it was. I'd think about food more than ever. They'd say 'You have to lose weight', and I'd be like, 'All I can think about is muffins!' " she says. "I don't want to get too skinny. I still want to have a round, womanly figure."

She further admits to trying to cut carbs and candy to lose some pregnancy weight, but is "not a freak with working out and food." She admits, "I always eat the profiteroles. I eat the pasta when I want it."

Pass the profiteroles Heidi! It's refreshing to have a model speak about enjoying treats every once in a while. What's even better? I actually believe her, which is more than I have to say about half of Hollywood's skinny minnys who often claim, "Oh I eat french fries every day." She recently bared it all for the cover of Arena and I'm thinking she's one hot momma.

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They Lost The Baby Weight Already!

FitSugar — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:45:00 -0700

I am always amazed at new celebrity moms and how fast they slim down. Apparently I am not alone since InTouch recently named the top ten starlets who quickly lost their baby weight and how they did it.

Marcia Cross: Marcia stays away from junk food
After reaching 197 pounds during her pregnancy, Marcia Cross is delighted by how quickly she lost the baby weight since having her twin daughters, Eden and Savannah, on February 20. “It’s happening a lot faster than I expected!” says the 45-year-old. Marcia melts off the pounds by working out at home with exercise DVDs and taking treadmill and weight classes at LA’s Burn 60 gym. She also follows a healthy diet. “I’m not eating cookies and candy and all of that,” says Marcia. “Just protein and vegetables.”

There are more, including Julia Roberts and Heidi Klum so, read more

Tori Spelling: Tori’s dieting for the first time
Sleepless nights and diaper duty aren’t the only ways that her son, Liam, has changed Tori Spelling’s life. The 34-year-old had never been on a diet before her pregnancy, so losing 40 pounds of baby weight was a new challenge. “I was huge!” says Tori, who gave birth on March 13. She’s now on the NutriSystem diet to return to her 115-pound figure - and husband Dean McDermott is helping. “He’s doing the diet with me,” Tori says.
Julia Roberts: Julia runs errands on foot
While pregnant with her son Henry, Julia Roberts worked out until the very end. “She did yoga in her ninth month of pregnancy,” a pal reveals. “She also watched everything she ate and didn’t gain too much weight.” Since giving birth on June 18, Julia - who also has 2-year-old twins Phinnaeus and Hazel - has continued to eat healthy (she loves whole-grain pancakes with no butter or syrup) and stay fit. “Julia walks everywhere - to the market, dry cleaners and day care,” says the insider. “She burns a lot of calories running after her twins.”
Heidi Klum: Heidi’s kids keep her fit
Heidi Klum credits being a mom to two other children with helping her get back into supermodel shape following the birth of her son Johan on November 22. “It’s true that running around after three kids is a lot of activity in itself!” she tells In Touch. “I’ve bounced back to my pre-pregnancy weight naturally without having to do anything drastic.” But a healthy diet helps, too: Heidi, 34, fills up on fruit, vegetables, chicken and fish and snacks on hard-boiled egg whites when she’s hungry.
Melanie Brown: Mel’s trainer got her in shape
When Melanie Brown was pregnant, the Spice Girl didn’t have much energy to burn. “I didn’t feel like working out,” she admits. “I just ate and slept.” But after indulging in her mom’s home cooking toward the end of her pregnancy, the 32-year-old says she was ready to get back into fighting shape after her daughter, Angel Iris, was born on April 3. That’s when her personal trainer, Joey Kormier, stepped in and helped Mel drop 28 pounds. “He’s been killing me,” she jokes. In addition to a strict exercise regime, Joey has her on a healthy eating plan, too. “He makes me eat salmon - I hate it, but I lost 10 pounds in a little more than a week.”

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Celeb Mom Slim Down Secrets: Heidi Klum

FitSugar — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:15:00 -0700

Heidi Klum did not get the nickname the body for nothing. After several pregnancies, we have seen her weight fluctuate with the best of them, but she always looked amazing.

So AOL reported on how the body got her body back in catwalk shape:

When Heidi Klum, who reportedly gained 48 pounds while pregnant, hit the catwalk just seven weeks after delivering her son, Henry, she showed off a slender body that was the result of intense workouts with a trainer. Heidi also followed a plan similar to the 3-Hour Diet, in which she ate small meals every three hours.

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Which Body Part Would You Insure?

FitSugar — Fri, 11 May 2007 09:25:00 -0700

Celebrities will do anything to keep their bodies in tip top shape, even if it means taking out a hefty insurance policy on it. ~~It's absolutely absurd~~ Makes sense, especially with all the hard work a celeb can put into their bod.

All this comes to light with the announcement that America Ferrera's teeth are being insured by Aquafresh for a cool $10 million with Lloyds of London. So, if you had the means, which part of your own body would you have insured?

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