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Celeb Mom Slim Down Secrets: Nancy O'Dell

FitSugar — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:15:00 -0700

Nancy O'Dell has reportedly lost 24 of the 30 pounds she gained from being pregnant, and it's only been nine weeks since she gave birth!

O'Dell, like many new moms, gives credit for her weight loss to breastfeeding: "Breastfeeding is the best diet," said O'Dell. Plus she said her diet now consists mostly of lean protein, vegetables and fruit because since she is breastfeeding, she wants to eat healthy for her daughter. She has also been avoiding milk, cheese, tomatoes and garlic, because it upsets Ashby's, (her new daughter), stomach.

O'Dell is no fool however, and realized that along with healthy eating, she should get some exercise in there too, so she started working out with a trainer just four weeks after she gave birth. O'Dell outlines her workout: "I do ballet and dance movements for an hour three times a week. It's great, because you work out every muscle but it's not strenuous."

Curious how other moms in Hollywood lost the weight? Check out all the celeb mom slim down secrets.

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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.

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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

Get Golden Globe Ready: Nao Spa

FitSugar — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:35:00 -0800

The stars take no short cuts when it comes to getting red carpet ready for the Golden Globes. It is being reported they can lose up to 5 pounds in just hours, but how?

Well you're going to have to fly to New York and book an appointment at the super exclusive Nao Spa for The NAO Signature Treatment Ryu-Jitsu (or Dragon's Magic) is exclusive in the United States to NAO. This treatment is a groundbreaking three-part biorhythm program to slim, detoxify, enhance metabolism, burn fat and strengthen core muscles using a combination of the advanced technology of their whole-body vibration exerciser (sort of like a less advanced Power Plate), the heated lava Stone Spa Bed and therapeutic (lymphatic) massage on the revolutionary soft pack bed. This unique program adjusts the autonomic nervous system, building a stronger body to overcome everyday stress. Acting like an A-lister will cost you, as the Ryu-Jitsu (and a slimmer you) is a whopping $350.

To see it in action, check it out on AccessHollywood.com.

Get Yourself Golden Globe Ready

FitSugar — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:15:00 -0800

The Golden Globes are quickly approaching and the stars are starting to get Golden Globe ready.

David Kirsch, trainer to stars like Heidi Klum, made an appearance on Access Hollywood giving viewers a few inside tips on how to get yourself Golden Globe ready. His answer? The 3 Phase Ultimate New York Diet, which is the plan he put Heidi Klum on to get her runway ready post baby number two.

To learn more about David's Hollywood diet plan, check out everything he has to say on AccessHollywood.com.

WHO gets involved!

FitSugar — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:10:09 -0800

The world of weight seems to be full of extremes. We see women in Hollywood and the fashion world suffering from the too skinnys. We also keep hearing, almost daily, how obesity is on the rise in the U.S., Europe and now China. Well the World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to get involved.

Fox News reports that WHO created a charter to combat obesity and 53 European nations have climbed on board. Their new charter requires governments to adopt regulations for safer roads to promote cycling and walking. In the Netherlands I remember seeing everyone biking – women older than my mom, little kids, and I even saw one woman carrying her cello while biking. Also on WHO's agenda calls for access to healthy foods in low income, urban areas. I know this is a problem in the U.S. too – you can’t even buy fresh produce with food stamps. The charter also addresses childhood obesity which is on the rise--most definitely in the U.S.

Will these things reverse the trend? Probably not, but I sure do think they can help.