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Amanda Peet: So in Love

FitSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:17 -0800

Amanda Peet is undoubtedly feeling great. She's starring in the number one film in the country, and in the December issue of Self the actress shares that nothing brings her more joy than hanging at home with her hubby and baby girl. In fact, the actress credits her husband, screenwriter David Benioff, as being her healthiest habit. Oh, true love!

The 37-year-old actress is not without her envies, though - she wants "boobs, a gentle six-pack, and a perky butt." And when it comes down to it, she secretly wishes for a bod like Gisele Bündchen's or Jennifer Aniston's. Outside of a little admiration, especially since Peet strives to live a life full of balance and a lot of laughs.

To hear Peet's take on health, read more.

Amanda is a big fan of moderation:

"To me, staying healthy means doing everything in moderation. Eat a lot of greens, but in moderation. Exercise, but in moderation. Drink wine, but in moderation. Sleep as much as you can. And have people around you who are very funny."

At the end of the day it all comes back to love for Peet, who says that her 2-year-old daughter is the reason why she stays healthy.

"I do feel like it's important for her to have me be as healthy as I can be. So, you know, I don't want her to have horrible eating habits. I don't want her to never exercise. But obviously I'd much rather have her play a sport than have a gym membership before she's 20. I mean there are kids in LA who go to the gym and they have a trainer. I'm like, Play a sport!"

Check out more shots of the hot mama and visit lilsugar to read more about Amanda on mothering. Also, see lots more photos, quotes on Self.com.

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Speak-Up: Should Magazines Slim Down Celebrities?

FitSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:30:01 -0700

Fans were pissed when Kelly Clarkson showed up on the cover of Self a few months ago clearly Photoshopped. She didn't mind though - Clarkson has said in several interviews that she's OK with her photos being retouched and that it's a reality of her job.

Self copped up to retouching the image, stating that it often adjusts lighting and color of photos, as well as altering its images to present the "best version" of the model to the audience. Self went on to state that the photos it chooses are about inspiring women to be their best.

Months later, Self editor Lucy Danziger still defends the cover, saying that retouched images are what women want and that heavier models would not sell magazines. Self is by no means the only magazine doing this, even Barbie needs a makeover according to the fashion industry.

Do you agree with Danziger- do you think it's OK for magazines to retouch photos of models and celebrities? Is it what you really want?

Looking to Move? Try Burlington, VT

FitSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:00:13 -0700

After looking at the 100 largest metropolitan areas in America, Burlington, VT, came out on top as Self magazine's "fittest, healthiest, and happiest" city to live in for women. The magazine studied almost 8,000 different pieces of data in 50 categories and consulted a panel of experts to come up with its rankings. Information factored into the creation of this list includes rates of diseases, air quality, unemployment statistics, and health habits such as exercise and smoking.

The New England city boasts some of the lowest rates of cervical and ovarian cancer deaths in the country, and healthy habits prevail: women walk to work regularly and don't smoke. Where Burlington really shines is in nutrition and food - the city has six times as many food co-ops than the national average, and its farmers markets accept food stamps.

What to see how your hometown fared? Check out the entire ranking here.

New Moon Stars Talk Health

FitSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:50:56 -0700

Dressed in cozy sweaters and warm knits the young stars of New Moon discuss diet and health in the November issue of Self, due on newsstands this week. In the interview Kellan Lutz (Emmett Cullen), Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen) and Rachelle Lefevre (Victoria) also talk about stunt-training, fashion, and even Twitter. Check out E! News's behind the scenes look at the interview as the stars talk about working out and eating right.

SMG on Self, But Not Self Centered

FitSugar — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:45:00 -0700

Sarah Michelle Gellar is one of those celebrities that seems a bit more grounded, despite the fact that she too was a child actress. Recently, she deep dived with Self Magazine about what's it's like to be her...

Here are highlights:

Gellar follows a very strict eating plan that she summarizes in two words: good food. "I'm not much of a junk food eater. I like pretzels, but I'd rather have steak. I'd rather have a great meal. I'd rather dine.

It's a bit hard to believe Gellar puts away all that grub give that, at 5 foot 4, she's barely sample-size. But she works up an appetitive by being active virtually nonstop. As a child, she was ranked the third-best figure skater in New York state, and later she earned a brown belt in tae kwon do. Most recently, she's taken up tennis.

Usually I don't buy into celebrities saying that they eat a lot and don't gain weight, but somehow I feel like she's being honest. It seems she is just sensible about what she eats, but she'd never deny herself some tasty grub, especially since her hubby went to culinary school. Also, balancing off the tasty grub with some good old fashioned activity (skating and tae kwon do?!) is definitely a healthy way to live life. Plus, she's known to bike around New York City (man, I still love that bike) instead of using car, or a driver for that matter. Check out the rest of her great interview in the October issue of Self Magazine (on newsstands now).

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Most Common Injuries for Women

FitSugar — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:30:00 -0700

As women, when it comes to life in general, we often take the phrase no pain, no gain much more literally than our male counterparts. Due to this, we may suffer certain injuries from just living our lives.

Here is a list of our most common ailments that Self.com has come up with, along with how to prevent them from even happening in the first place:

Neck and upper back: This region bears a lot of pressure, both physically and emotionally. Women often round their shoulders, which shortens chest muscles and pulls muscles in the upper back. Plus, feeling anxious almost always leads to muscle tension. Along with the moves here, any exercise that emphasizes posture and stress relief (think yoga or Pilates) will help.

Wrist: You type on your keyboard, tap on your PDA, text on your phone. That constant action can lead to constant pain. Give your wrists a rest: Call instead of e-mailing when you can. And when you can't, at least support them. Keep them in a neutral position as much as possible, and ask for an ergonomic workup at the office to help pinpoint any hidden sources of strain.

Lower back: This is one vulnerable section. Especially if you have poorly toned core muscles, tight hamstrings and a job that requires you to sit all day, your back can become the weak link. And if you attempt to lift something heavy without good form-use your legs, don't twist-you can throw out your lower back with one heave-ho.

Knees: These poor joints might ache for any number of reasons: You wear high heels often, spend too much time climbing stairs, have tight quads and hamstrings or have flat feet. If your knee hurts, see a sports medicine specialist or an orthopedist to pinpoint the source of the pain.

Heels: Switching between your favorite high heels and flats can inflame your Achilles tendon. When you teeter, the tendon shortens, but when you slip on your ballet flats, it over stretches. Wear shoes with different heel heights from day to day to avoid extreme changes. And make sure all your shoes have adequate cushioning.

To read the full article as well as check out other great health and fitness information, visit Self.com.

Self Magazine's Workout in The Park

FitSugar — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:00:00 -0800

Get your friends together for Self Magazine's Workout in The Park!

What: A full day of great workouts from Crunch Fitness, tips and FREE product samples.

When and Where:

April 28, 2007 - Balboa Park, San Diego (11am-3pm)
May 5, 2007 - Lincoln Park, Chicago (11am-3pm)
May 12, 2007 - Central Park, New York (11am-3pm)
May 19, 2007 - Lummus Park, Miami (2pm-6pm)

How: Tickets are available online for $20 starting March 15th, or you can get them at the door for $25.

Why: This is a great reason to spend the day in the park! Your ticket includes a one year subscription to Self and (yup, there's more) proceeds go to cancerandcareers.org, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Fertile Hope.

Self's Workout in the Park

FitSugar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:45:00 -0700

Last year I was excited to tell you about Self Magazine Workout in the Park, so thanks to user HipMom for reminding me of this year's event.

Self Magazine Workout in the Park is a full day event of working out and fun in select cities nationwide where you'll get access to tons of classes (yoga, dance, Pilates, etc.) and exercises all in one day. Tickets are only $20 ($25 at the door) and that includes a one year subscription to Self. What's more? Proceeds will benefit Cancer and Careers, Fertile Hope and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

April 26 - San Diego, CA
Mission Bay Park, Ski Beach

May 3 - Miami, FL
Lummus Park, Ocean Drive between 11th and 12th Street

May 10 - New York, NY
Central Park, Rumsey Playfield, entrance at 72nd and Fifth Avenue

May 17 - Chicago, IL
Lincoln Park, Grove #8, behind the Nature Museum

If you're interested then buy your tickets here.

5 Foods That Fight Stress

FitSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:04 -0800

With the holiday season in full swing - presents to buy, meals to prepare, hardly a moment to hit the gym - it's easy to quickly become stressed out. And stress can trigger a load of other health issues, so it's best to keep our stress levels in check. While we're inclined to choose a not-so-healthy snack to put our stress at ease, there's a better solution in the way of food. Just read on to find out which healthy foods Self magazine suggests can help conquer stress and boost your mood.

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Reality Check: Victoria Beckham Now Works Out Daily

FitSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:05:32 -0800

When Victoria Beckham came out as a gym addict earlier this year, people were more than a bit incredulous. Well Posh's fitness routine is once again in the news. It seems she didn't feel her old regimen of running eight miles six times a week was enough to prepare her body for her recent Emporio Armani ads with hubby soccer-stud David, so she implemented daily workouts. The 35-year old said, "I wanted to look at those pictures in 20 years' time and say 'Wow, look - after three kids - I didn't look bad.'" Mrs. Beckham didn't want to rely on retouching either.

One would think posing in gorgeous undergarments would give a gal a boost of confidence, but friends close to the former Spice Girl revealed that their gal pal's "not the most confident of girls." Sources close to Victoria told Us Magazine that she has had three breast surgeries, two enhancements followed by a reduction done earlier this year. Considering her fame and hot hubbie, does her lack of self-confidence surprise you?