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Which Newly Fit Celeb Said It?

Leta Shy — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:30:00 PST

Weight loss is hard work, so when a celeb reaches their ideal weight, congratulations are in order, followed by lots of questions about how they did it and what diet and exercise routine they followed. Can you identify the celeb who recently got fit had to say about it? Take the quiz to see!

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See the Hottest SAG Awards Manicures!

Jaime Richards — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:19:43 PST

When you're walking the red carpet, you're never fully dressed without a manicure. (A smile never hurts, either.) While a lot of stars opted for neutral-hued shades at the SAG Awards, there were plenty others who chose some more vibrant shades. Check them all out now.

A Healthy Bite: Valerie Bertinelli

FitSugar — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:53 PDT

"I am so high right now, more high than if I'd had a bottle of champagne! I feel euphoric!"

-Valerie Bertinelli shortly after finishing the Boston Marathon with a time of 5:14:37. Valerie, who is just four days away from her 50th birthday, tells People magazine that after a quick bath in the marathon recovery tent, she felt great, "I wonder if it's anything like childbirth where you forget how painful it was. I think I had a pretty amazing time!"

The Jenny Craig spokeswoman was one of 550 participants running for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Prior to yesterday's race, the farthest Valerie had ever run was 19.2 miles during a premarathon run last week. On what was going through her mind when she crossed the finish line: "When I turned the corner and saw the finish line, I turned the music off and just enjoyed the crowd."

How You Stay Healthy on Vacation

FitSugar — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:00:34 PDT

Last week I asked you how you stayed fit on vacation, and I have to say a lot of your suggestions came in handy for my own weekend away! Even though I was in Las Vegas rock climbing in Red Rock Canyon, I also spent some time in the casinos, restaurants, and cocktail lounges. I took all of your suggestions in and found myself indulging without going overboard and walking almost everywhere. Here are the great ways you stay fit when you're on your own vacations; thanks for sharing!

To see the tips our readers shared,

Readers Giasbash6260, socalbeachgal, Spectra, and GlowingMoon all use the fitness centers at the hotels they stay at. If Spectra can't find a gym, she'll run the stairs in her hotel or use the resistance bands and jump rope that she packs with her.

Like Valerie Bertinelli, goddessru said that she is all about walking everywhere - especially since you do a ton of sightseeing. When Soniabonya was in Hungary it was customary to walk after every meal, and reader chloe bella often walked 40+ minutes to reach her destination when she was in Paris.

Some of you like ticamorena and neonbee end up being even more active on vacation because of all the fun activities you do like hiking, water sports, and dancing.

Other readers like Yesi Jukebox, nevaeh1978, and tlsgirl aren't stressing about this - they're on vacation! Most of you agree with onlysourcherry that as long as you don't go off the deep end, those pounds will come right off once you're home and back to your normal routine!

If you're like me, and have a question of your own to ask, head over to the Ask the Community Anything box, so you can type in a quick question (limited to 128 characters), and get an answer or advice from fellow community members. While you're there, why not check out the fabulous and supportive community groups? Maybe you're looking for exciting new healthy recipes or wondering about helpful running tips. When it comes to living a healthy and fit lifestyle, there's something for everyone.

Sara Rue Losing the Weight on Jenny Craig

FitSugar — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:00:31 PDT

Valerie Bertinelli isn't the only celeb benefiting from the Jenny Craig weight loss system; actress Sara Rue is down 30 pounds in just 12 weeks! Sara - a spokesperson for Jenny Craig - told People Magazine that her goal is to lose 10 more. “The changing of your mind is often the hardest part. Now that I’ve conquered that, I’m ready for more!”

Sara, who's recently engaged, says weight has always been an issue for her, and was even told that she lost an acting role because of her size. Hearing that news was a blow, and it gave Sara the determination to take back her life. Being on the program has taught her the importance of eating healthy and working out. These days each meal is a balance of the right amount of protein, carbs, fats, fruit, and "lots and lots of veggies."

“The key has been portion control, which has totally helped me not slip up, and has given me the necessary balance to feel good. I’m comfortable with this program, because it’s not a diet –- it’s a lifestyle change.”

Besides Sara, celebs like Valerie Bertinelli, Jason Alexander, and Nicole Sullivan have all found success on this program. I'm curious if any of you have tried it, and what your thoughts are. Please share them with me in the comments section below . . .

Speak Up: How Do You Stay in Shape on Vacation?

FitSugar — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:00:23 PDT

As a spokeswoman for Jenny Craig, Valerie Bertinelli lost an amazing 50 pounds on the weight loss system. Fast forward to today, and the actress is training to run the Boston Marathon (her first) on April 19 to support cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. But before she takes on the 26.2 mile run she decided to take a little jaunt to Italy earlier this month, where she enjoyed lots of pasta, red wine, and oysters. "I ate everything I wanted to and forgave myself," she told People Magazine, "and 3.4 lbs. is all I gained! I can take that off!”

Valerie was able to stay fit during her 10-day vacation by walking everywhere: "The smallest number of steps we took in a day was 11,000. We never caught a cab." By the end of the trip she had clocked in 85 miles! With Spring break either under way or just around the corner, staying fit on vacation is of special concern to many of you - especially if you're spending half your vacation in a bikini! Like Valerie, I do my best to walk everywhere when I'm on vacation so I can indulge on local fare but still feel pretty healthy.

How do you stay fit while on vacation?

Can You Guess the Age of These Stars?

BellaSugar — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:00:11 PST

Whether they're blessed with amazing genes or they've got access to the best docs around, there's no doubt that stars are known for their seemingly ageless good looks. In turn, there are other celebrities who present themselves in such a sophisticated manner, they (in the most flattering way possible) actually appear to be older than you'd expect. It's your turn to figure it out. All in good fun, can you guess the age of these following stars?

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Jenny Craig Update: Val Is on the Run and George Is Moving In

FitSugar — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:00:49 PST

As the previous spokeswoman for Jenny Craig, Valerie Bertinelli lost an astounding 50 pounds for her bikini cover shot on People magazine. The actress has managed to keep the weight off, created her own fitness DVD, wrote a new book called Finding It, and completed the Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half-Marathon in just over two hours. What's next for this amazing almost-50-year-old? Val is training to run the 2010 Boston Marathon on April 19 to support cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Valerie says, "Losing 40 pounds was a huge accomplishment and as I continue to increase my fitness level, I am looking for more challenges."

That's quite the goal, isn't it? Looks like she's learned all she needs from Jenny Craig, and it's time for someone new to take her place. That someone is Jason Alexander - aka George from Seinfeld.

To learn how much weight he plans on losing as the new spokesman keep reading.

Valerie Bertinelli Covers Health and Weight Loss

FitSugar — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:50:22 PST

Valerie Bertinelli is certainly serious about weight loss. After losing 50 pounds using the Jenny Craig plan, she became a spokeswoman for the company, has written two books about weight loss, and even created her own fitness DVD. Now on the cover of Health magazine, Val talks openly about her daily struggles with food cravings and the secrets to maintaining her 128-pound figure. When asked what inspired her to lose weight, Valerie said that when she saw herself in the movie she made three years ago called Claire, she thought,

"Oh my goodness, who is that ugly, old, fat woman? . . . And that just made me feel terrible. And ashamed. And I was tired of feeling ashamed. I started to visualize myself, what I knew I could look like - and I didn’t want to look like that person on the screen. So I started to picture what I knew I could look like as a healthy, vibrant woman. A couple of months later, Jenny Craig called.

Want to know what tricks she uses to stay slim? Then

Valerie admitted that losing weight is easy, it's maintaining the weight loss that's difficult. Her secret is to be healthy most days. I completely agree when she said,

"We can take days to relax and we can have our splurge days, but if we want to treat our bodies well, we have to stay vigilant. It sucks [laughs]. But I’d rather be vigilant now than go through what I’ve been going through my entire life."

This slimmed down actress feels that avoiding foods you crave isn't the answer because it makes you want them so much that you gorge, which leads to gaining weight. I really respect Valerie because she has such a healthy outlook. When asked "What's better, looking good or feeling good?" the brunette replied, "Feeling good, without a doubt. When I feel good, I look better, because it shows from within."

Buzz Gift Guide: Mommy Dearest

BuzzSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:30:44 PST

What to get the woman who raised you? She may not be as hard to shop for as grandma or dad, but I still have a few ideas. Mine is a Dancing With the Stars fanatic, so I'm snatching up their new workout DVD. Also on the list: Valerie Bertinelli's memoir and a cute Liz Lemon tote to take to the grocery store. I'm considering a TiVo, too - that way, she doesn't have to decide between The Amazing Race and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on Sunday nights anymore. (Really, it's like Sophie's Choice.)

But if my suggestions don't strike your fancy, check out all of the gift guides across the Sugar network. You're sure to find something!

Carly Simon's Never Been Gone ($10)	Dancing with the Stars: Dance Body Tone ($10)
Tote Bag ($17)	Finding It by Valerie Bertinelli ($18)
Julie & Julia ($18)	Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! The Rolling Stones In Concert Box Set ($43)	TiVo HD DVR ($300)