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Have You Ever Hung Up a Photo as Motivation?

FitSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

I haven't yet cracked a copy of Andre Agassi's new tell-all, Open, but I have been reading reviews and can't help but be fascinated by the revelations about the tennis star, his equally talented wife, and his ex, Brooke Shields. I especially love this tidbit:

In preparation for her wedding to Agassi, Shields embarks on an exercise regimen and hangs an inspiration photo on the refrigerator door. The photo is of the woman who Shields thinks has perfect legs. The woman is Agassi’s future second wife, Steffi Graf.

Growing up, my mom often put a photo of her younger self on the fridge when she was trying to lose weight. Have you ever done anything like this?

Have You Ever Carried Protective Pounds Like Brooke Shields?

FitSugar — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:00:00 -0700

It's hard to imagine the beautiful Brooke Shields feeling uncomfortable in her own skin, but she expressed the insecurity she felt as a young actress in a recent interview with Health magazine. When asked about her biggest health regret, Brooke confided that she wished she'd learned self-acceptance much earlier, and explained how her lack of confidence prevented her from losing her virginity before age 22. She continued:

I had the public and all this pressure, and I wish I had just gotten it over with in the beginning when it was sort of OK. I think I would have been much more in touch with myself. I think I wouldn’t have had issues with weight - I carried this protective 20 pounds [in college]. It was all connected. And to me, that’s a health regret.

Learning to love your body is an essential piece of building self-esteem, and Brooke's was knocked down when she experienced public scrutiny. The additional pounds allowed her to put distance between herself and anyone who might get close to her and make her feel even more vulnerable. Have you been through similar weight issues?

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Brooke Shields on Shape, Talks About Being Out of Shape

FitSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0700

Brooke Shields, despite being a big star, still has her fair share of fitness issues. She knows the importance of staying healthy but understands that life can throw you curve balls. In the October issue of Shape, she opens up about how she overcomes such shake-ups. Here are highlights

Sure, it’s easy - as Brooke knows - to stick to a healthy eating and regular exercise program when everything is going according to schedule. It’s when your day-to-day routine gets an unexpected shake-up that your skills are put to the test. "I was worried about getting out of shape and gaining weight after the [foot] surgery," says Brooke. "So just as I did with my pregnancies, I decided to go into it at my physical best." For her, that meant ramping up her exercise routine to preemptively drop a few pounds before her operation.

To see what her go-to workout is for dropping a few pounds, just

"Spinning is the only way I ever lose weight," she says. "It’s purely about keeping my heart rate up and burning calories." Now, two months after surgery, she’s gained 9 pounds. "That was a little more than I’d hoped, but by giving myself that cushion, I know I’ll get back into shape pretty quickly once I can start Spinning again," she says.

How true is that? And one of the hardest things is to stay on track when things are not on schedule – um hello, holidays. Have you ever experienced a little (or big) shake-up in your life that put your health and fitness goals on hold? If so, share with us below!

A Week In Review: FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:00:00 -0700

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

I'm curious, have you ever broken a bone? Also, what is your biggest weight loss motivation? Also, where do you eat dinner. Finally, which food indulgence tempts you most?

Wear your sunglasses in the morning until the night, for your health, of course.

Workout at night? Here are some late night workout ideas.

Breasts are all over the news this week. So here is a great sports bra for us well endowed folks.

Running your first race? Check out my tips on how to make the most of it.

Here are a few funny things your gym may not be telling you.

Here are a few suggestions on how to store food properly.

My favorite show is back! Check out my Biggest Loser recap.

Feeling like you need to go strapless? Here's a great strapless heart monitor.

Brooke Shields graces the cover of Fitness Magazine and has some interesting health ideas to share, so check out the interview here.

While restaurants in NYC are not going to be required to post calorie counts, those in California are.

An easy diet tip: Skip the predinner cocktail.

Are these new Crocs cooler than the originals? What about these running sandals?

And after a long hard week: You did really great this week!!!

Brooke Shields Shines on Fitness

FitSugar — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:45:00 -0700

Brooke Shields has been an icon of beauty since she started modeling. Along with beauty, today Brooke can also add actress, mother and role model to her list of credentials.

Fitness Magazine got the scoop from Brooke as she follows Daisy Fuentes as the latest Mind, Body and Spirit Superstar of 2007. Here are highlights from the interview:

On staying fit: “I try to do an hour of something everyday. It's almost impossible when I'm working, because I'm on the set for 14-16 hours…But on days when the baby has woken up four times during the night, putting my sneakers on is the last thing I want to do. I'd rather have four cups of coffee, and, after the caffeine wears off, take a nap with her! I used to have a very type-A lifestyle, but being a mom changed all that.”
On staying motivated to workout: It’s easier when I have an external motivation, like getting ready for Broadway. [She starred in Grease in 1995, Cabaret in 2001 and Chicago in 2005.] I had to go into those shows at the top of my game, physically, because the schedule was so rigorous. It’s like the Olympics-only it lasts six months!

There's more, including foods she avoids and her favorite toning up move, so read more

On foods she avoids: Carbs are the first thing to go if I want to lose weight. I never used to eat red meat, but now, if I crave it-which usually happens when I have my period-I go for it. I also love ice cream. I try not to deny myself, because if I do, it turns into this major internal battle. So I pop a couple of Dove Miniatures. I can satisfy myself without going overboard. I also try to drink tons of water. I can actually see how much healthier my skin and hair look when I do.
On toning up: “I don’t lift weights,” she says.“It’s easy for me to bulk up. I keep my muscles toned by doing yoga.” One super-effective pose, says Ish Moran, her former instructor at Maha Yoga in Brentwood, California, is the chattaranga pose, which works the triceps.

The October issue of Fitness Magazine just hit newsstands, so check it out to read the full inspiring article with Brooke.

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Get in Gear: Brooke Shields's Jogging Stroller

FitSugar — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:30:00 -0700

I've mentioned the benefits of jogging with a stroller and apparently Brooke Shields was listening. Recently we've seen her running around with her two kids in this awesome jogging stroller.

I was determined to locate the stroller and have found it!

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Want to see who makes it and and where you can buy it online? Then read more

The Sport Double Buggy ($499.00) is made by Phil & Ted's, a brand out of New Zealand. This ingenious stroller has the second child seat under the first, so you're not pushing around such a wide load and so that you can keep an eye on your littlest one all while getting in a good workout. The swivel front wheel and alloy frame make running with it a breeze. Even though it comes from NZ, you can buy it from BuggyUnlimited.com. Amazon sells them online as well but you have to buy a single stroller and add the kit to transform it into a double stroller.

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Jennifer Aniston's Favorite Yoga Poses Are . . .

FitSugar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0800

I'm really happy that yoga is gaining in popularity these days, because it's so good for everybody. Whether you're training for a marathon, recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic back pain, are pregnant, or just need to de-stress, the ancient practice of yoga can help. Apparently it's also good for celebs too. Madonna, Brooke Shields, Adam Levine, Drew Barrymore, and Naomi Watts are all into practicing yoga.

So is Jennifer Aniston. When asked about her favorite yoga poses, Jennifer said in a recent interview with People, "I'm so terrible with names . . . Child pose. And it's a mix between that and Tree pose. [Tree] has good balance and I like how it feels."

These two poses are basic poses you'd learn in a beginner yoga class, but they're poses that you'll continue to do until you're an experienced yogi. To find out the benefits of these tranquil poses read more.

Child's Pose is one of my favorites too because it's so relaxing. Lowering your head below your heart has this calming effect on your mind, and it's a great pose to do if you're feeling stressed or tired. Child's Pose is recommended for people with lower back pain. It's also the perfect pose to do in a yoga class if your arms need a break, or if you feel your breathing becoming too erratic.
Tree is a wonderful balancing pose because it doesn't require a ton of muscular strength. When your bent leg is resting on the inner thigh of your straight leg, it's actually quite stable. So you can stay in this position for a while, just breathing and feeling your connection with the ground.

To learn how to do more yoga poses, check out these Strike a Yoga Pose posts.

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Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Tasty and healthy recipe: Eggplant with Garbanzo beans - YumSugar
Your cold hands could be telling you something - Vitamin G
Get choosy about your fish - Mark's Daily Apple
Four exercises to strengthen your back - Real Simple
Brooke Shields finally focusing on her body - FitCeleb
Rachel Ray wants to get your kids cooking - That's Fit

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Healthy Dose Link Time!!!!!!

FitSugar — Mon, 21 May 2007 11:45:00 -0700

Complete Running shares an amazing tale of running through adversity - the adversity being chemotherapy!!!

Traveling? About: Yoga shares ways to take your yoga practice on the road.

Think just women are subject to airbrushing on magazine covers? Back in Skinny Jeans wants you to check out Andy Roddick on the cover of Men's Fitness and weigh in on the subject.

diet-blog has the details on healthy meals for kids, and what the kids really ate.

Renee Get's Fit gets serious about having prehypertension.

Fitness Fixation offers up ways to stay in shape while you're traveling - the 100 Challenge. Don't let the name intimidate you.

About: Low Fat Cooking has a tasty looking recipe for shrimp with mango for you to try.

That's Fit ponders the possibilities of a vaccine against allergies.

I love poems and running, and Run DMC magically combines the two and it's titled the best place to be.

fitPod has a 50 minute, aerobic inspiring music mix for you to download for free.

The Skinny Website has the skinny on how Sandra Bullock and Brooke Shields stay so slender and fit.

Curious to see a health nut's grocery list? The Weighting Game found one and you should take a gander, copy it down and buy that healthy food.