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Scarlett Johansson Sets the Weight Loss Record Straight

FitSugar — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:30:00 -0700

Not unfamiliar with tabloid news drama, Scarlett Johansson is setting the record straight about her fit physique. She professed not only her distaste for tabloid body gossip but for chin-ups and lunges in the Huffington Post. This actress, who has never been much for dieting or gym time, has been training for her upcoming role in Iron Man 2. She may have to wear a latex cat suit for the film, but she has not binged dieted to lose weight for her costume, and she wants to be clear about this. Scarlett doesn't want to add fuel to the media blitz about body size, which she wholeheartedly feels contribute to eating disorders.

To see what she has to say about her weight, read more.

In response to an article stating she lost over 10 pounds, she writes:

If I were to lose 14 pounds, I'd have to part with both arms. And a foot. I'm frustrated with the irresponsibility of tabloid media who sell the public ideas about what we should look like and how we should get there.

Looking forward to ending her complicated relationships with dumbbells, post filming Scarlett plans to dedicate 30 minutes a day to exercise using moves that require no equipment like squats, planks, and jumping jacks. Seems reasonable enough to me.

To learn more about the eating disorders, body image, and the media, visit the National Eating Disorder Association website.

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Scarlett Johansson Is Just Not That Into Dieting or the Gym

FitSugar — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:30:00 -0800

Scarlett Johansson has been posing on red carpets everywhere lately promoting He's Just Not That Into You, and the star's hourglass figure is as gorgeous as ever. While her focus is discussing the new movie, an interviewer from In Touch magazine couldn't help but ask Scarlett about her body image and mentioned how "refreshing" it is that she doesn't "subscribe to the scary-skinny craze in Hollywood."

Scarlett responded, "That's the biggest nonsense ever! Count me out. I don't understand what's supposed to be sexy there. And besides, I like to eat too much." I was surprised when the star went on to say that she's never been on a diet - as a woman in the US, and especially one in the spotlight, it's certainly a rarity to hear someone say they've never strategically dieted.

While I think it's awesome that Scarlett has maintained such a healthy relationship with food, I do hope that her comment about working out doesn't mean she shuns exercise completely. She said, "I've seen gyms only from the outside. I feel very comfortable with my body." Her attitude toward body image sets a great example for girls (and women, for that matter), but exercise is a huge part of being healthy from the inside out. I'd like to think she just prefers to work it at home or is into other forms of exercise outside the gym.

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A Week in Review: FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:00:00 -0700

In case you missed it, here's what we've been talking about...

I'm giving away a citybike for FREE! Log in and take the quiz to be entered to win!

I'm curious, how often do you stretch? Which surface do you prefer to run on?

"The Biggest Loser" is everywhere: Here's the Recap. Which BL trainer would you want to train you?

Two healthy additions to your diet: escarole and baked tofu.

Here is an El Pollo Loco Breakdown so you can be ready the next time you eat there!

Why cardio? Well, to lose inches of course.

I love these New Balance Thermal Lite pants with adjustable hem lines.

Ali Larter is proving to be a healthy celebrity. Way to go!

Speaking of celebs, check out Scarlett Johansson's clothing line with Reebok.

Is bacon really all that bad? Find out here.

Peddle anytime, anywhere with this mini-cycle.

What is the deal with Goji berries?

Killers in the park. Sounds scary but it's a really great cardio workout you may want to try this weekend.

One more time... I am giving away a free bike! All you have to do to be eligible is log in and take the quiz. Easy, right? So, try your chance to win here.

Scarlett Hearts Reebok, See For Yourself

FitSugar — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:30:00 -0700

A while back I had mentioned to you guys that Scarlett Johansson was teaming up with Reebok to create a signature collection of fashion-forward, athletic-inspired footwear and apparel. Today I was looking around on Reebok's site and I came across the collection.

I have not decided if I love the collection yet. It could be cute for just hanging around, but I am not sure I would hit the gym in her gear. On the other hand, I guess that's what they meant by athletic-inspired. Regardless, to see some of the collection just read more

If you love the stuff, you can buy it online at Reebok.com. Prices start at $39.99 for the tanks, $69.99 for the pants, $89.99 for the sneakers and $99.99 for the hoodies. Let me know what you think.

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Scarlett Johansson "Hearts" RBK, Seriously

FitSugar — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:10:03 -0800

You never really hear much about Scarlett Johansson and her workouts but the girl must have an athletic side (or maybe just a great business manager, but still)...

Reebok and Scarlett have joined forces -- Random I know, but it's pretty cool if you ask me. Johansson and Reebok have created Scarlett “Hearts” RBK, a fashion-forward, athletic-inspired footwear and apparel signature collection debuting this spring at high-end department stores and boutiques around the world. The line will be grounded in sport and will feature head-to-toe looks designed to take today’s multi-dimensional woman from the studio to the street in style.

Once I get my hands on some images of the collection, I'll be sure to share!

Kendra Wilkinson's "Sports Poles": Cool or Not?

FitSugar — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:00:00 -0700

Is the stripper workout here to stay? Former girl next door Kendra Wilkinson is banking on it. Hugh Hefner's sporty ex-girlfriend has created a proprietary line of stripping equipment that she's calling "sports poles." She's expressed her excitement for the product on her personal website:

As you know, I'm an outdoors girl, so it's hard to find fun ways to exercise in my house that keep me from getting bored. I'm like a little monkey and love to swing around on things - haha - so that's why I decided to create my own line of sports poles, which will be coming out soon!!!!!

Kendra assures apprehensive sports pole users that it's easier than it looks and added, "I can definitely see people like Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson and Scarlett Johansson loving my sports pole, not to mention that they would look soooooooo HOT doing it!"

The platinum, self-proclaimed "little monkey" thinks her pole is a fun (and sexy) way to work out. What do you think of the name of her product and the idea behind it - cool or not?

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FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:30:00 -0700

At last, Spring weather seems consistently nice. Aside from exercising outdoors as much as possible this week, we've been busy here at FitSugar. Early in the week, Scarlett Johansson set the record straight about her weight loss. We also discussed agave nectar and early morning workouts. To see the highlights of the week, start the slideshow.

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Fore! Luke Wilson For Puma Golf

FitSugar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:45:00 -0800

I love when celebrities get on board to help design athletic gear because it can help send a good message for people to get off their butts and move a little. Luke Wilson, who we've seen jogging and playing golf, has joined the likes of Scarlett Johansson by creating his own athletic clothing line with Puma and pro golfer Johan Edfors.

The line includes highlights such as chrome details, higher-end Merino wool materials, and personal color combinations and selections. Wilson’s selections included darker blues and blacks for a more casual, laid-back approach, while Edfors selected brighter color palettes with vibrant green and pink, more typical to his personal style. I'm excited about the C-hopper shoe that can be worn on or off the course by just removing the spikes, because I can't tell you how many times I've had lunch with my shoeless husband at the clubhouse. Unfortunately the line doesn't come out until May, so we wait.

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Ashley Tisdale Wants More Curves

FitSugar — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 09:30:00 -0700

I've been noticing an interesting theme with starlets these days: They all talk about wanting more curves. Now whether or not they get them, well that's an entirely different story. Ashley Tisdale, of the wildly popular High School Musical, is the latest celeb to speak out about wanting more curves.

Here's more from Us.com:

On staying in shape...
“I like to work out two times a week. I do cardio for 30 minutes then I do weights. I used to have a trainer but I just moved gyms. I’m really into eating healthy and working out.”
On feeling the pressure to be thin in Hollywood...
“No because I have always been thin my whole life so I have never felt that kind of pressure. If anything, I felt more pressure to have more curves. I think curves are sexier than being thin skinny. I think that Jessica Alba has the most amazing body.”
On dieting...
“I watch what I eat but then I will have days where I will eat whatever I want like a donut. I don’t really limit what I eat but I just watch it. I don’t like to eat carbs after 3 pm.”
On which is her favorite body part...
“My legs because I have very long skinny legs. When I put on heels or shorts they look like they are a mile long. I am always wearing skirts or shorts because I like my legs. They are very in shape.”

I think Ashley has a good concept behind her words however maybe Scarlett Johansson would have been a better representation of a curvy lady in Hollywood. Fingers crossed that Ashley stays down her healthy path, because she sure does have a lot of little girls looking up to her.

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Fittingly Mad: Vogue Shape Issue

FitSugar — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 01:55:00 -0700

We already know that fashion mags make us feel bad. But every year Vogue publishes a shape issue every April and every year I buy it, hoping that it will illustrate some sort of enlightenment happening in the fashion world or that it will positively change my own view of myself. This year was not quite as disappointing as years past, but it left a lot to be desired.

First off, it seemed like every time a woman was noted as thin, the statement was followed by how much she loved and ate food. It just felt a little conspicuous.

I guess I just want to flip through a fashion mag, whose self proclaimed theme is the diversity of the female form, and see well, some diversity. All the women except the one beautiful plus size model seem quite thin too me. And somehow in the pages of Vogue even Scarlett Johansson looks less curvaceous. How did they do that? We learn from the pages of Vogue that even former super model Paulina Porizkova hates a part of her body - her knees. Please...Another lithe lady complains that low waisted jeans do not suit her. Great to know. But, that doesn't feel like she is sharing some burden with the reader, more like she is saying, "Don't hate me because I am beautiful. Where is the every woman? I have never been able to identify with the women of the glossy mags, but I always hope that in the shape issue I will. This year, once again, I did not.

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