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How Would You Rate Them?

FitSugar — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:15:00 -0700

We all had a good time reorganizing InTouch's list of the top ten hottest females on the beach and now they've gone and ranked the men. Here are the lucky men they picked (in no particular order):

Andy Baldwin
David Beckham
David Charvet
Josh Duhamel
Zac Efron
Hugh Jackman
Nick Lachey
Mario Lopez
Matthew McConaughey
John Mayer

Rate them in order from best to worst (one being your favorite body, ten being your least favorite) beach body in the comments section below.

To see how InTouch ranked 'em, read more

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How the Celebs work their Thanksgiving Day meal

FitSugar — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:30:00 -0800

Thanksgiving is a day dedicated to eating. I've heard that the average American eats nearly 4,500 calories in one meal. FYI -- that is more than twice the daily recommended total. WOW! We all try to keep the overeating in check and Dr. Perricone, nutritional advisor to stars like Courteney Cox and Sheryl Crow, tells us some of his suggestions for the holiday in the upcoming issue of Life and Style Weekly .

My favorites are getting sleep the night before the meal (I love sleep) and snacking. The turkey is never done on time, at least at my house, and going to the table starving is a bad idea.

Hope these help you have a stellar meal.

Guess the Celeb's Abs

FitSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:30:04 -0700

Compared to the common Jane, celebs have the upper hand when it comes to fitness. Not only do they have the time and intense incentives to work out, but they also have the dough to hire personal trainers and personal chefs. But you have to agree that they look amazingly fit and healthy. Aside from having lean legs and toned arms, they also have knockout middles. Can you guess whose toned abs are pictured here?

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Which Hills star looks slim and pretty in polka dots?

How'd These Celebs Lose Their Baby Weight?

FitSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 04:30:00 -0700

It amazes me how celebrity moms have not only lost all their baby weight and look as amazing as they did pre-pregnancy, but they do it in a few months or less. Part of the reason is the enormous professional pressures they must feel to look good, but they also have access to the best trainers and personal chefs, and time to work out. Many celeb moms have also attributed the loss of baby weight to breastfeeding. For most women, breastfeeding alone isn't some easy fix - losing the 40 to 60 pounds gained while pregnant is a combination of breastfeeding, a healthy diet, and regular exercise. Take this little quiz to see how these celeb moms slimmed down after baby.

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Can you guess which celeb lost 60 pounds after having twins, without exercise?

Speak Up: Are Celebs Fit to Sell Clothes?

FitSugar — Thu, 10 May 2007 12:30:00 -0700

Kate Moss has been causing quite the stir at Topshop recently with the launch of her new clothing line. While Kate might have a flair for fashion, how are her clothes going to look on non-model, "normal" sized women? Kate is pretty darn thin and most women just aren't that thin, and even at their healthiest and fittest, will never be. High fashion, fine -- But is it OK for her, or any other super thin celeb, to be selling to the masses?

Apparently I was not the only one with these concerns as UkDailyMail.com.uk has put celeb clothing lines to the test. Can a size 14 woman look good in Kate's line at Topshop? What about putting a sized 14 woman in Madonna's line at H&M? To see the pics and decide for yourself, read more

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Is wanting to look like Madonna in her dress a motivational factor that will drive you to the gym? Or is feeling that we want to look like Kate Moss in hot shorts bad for our self esteem? I'm curious what you all think, so tell me below. Go on - speak up.

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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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Celeb Mom Slim Down Secrets: Jenny McCarthy

FitSugar — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:45:00 -0700

Jenny McCarthy has come a long, long way since her Singled Out days. After giving birth to son, Evan, McCarthy is no stranger to gaining a lot of weight during pregnancy...

Personally, I think it is good to hear that a celeb had to actually work at losing weight, rather than just seeing it melt away. AOL got the scoop on how McCarthy ultimately lost all her pregnancy weight.

French fries and Duncan Hines brownies were the snacks of choice for former MTV personality and best-selling author Jenny McCarthy, who gained 80 pounds while pregnant. After giving birth to her son Evan, Jenny followed her mother's advice and joined Weight Watchers. She attended meetings at a center in her neighborhood where she swapped recipes with other new moms and eventually dropped the weight.

How cute is she with Evan? And yes, she definitely looks fab. I know there are a lot of Weight Watchers fans that read FitSugar, so share your success stories with all of us in the comments section below.

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Which Celeb Diet Philosophy Do You Identify with Most?

FitSugar — Thu, 10 May 2007 04:00:00 -0700

We love to follow celebs and know what is going on in their lives, right down to what they eat.

Most of them have their own philosophy when it comes to dieting and exercise, some that I can not personally identify with. So I am curious about you guys -- Whose philosophy do you identify with most...

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Which Celeb Diet Philosophy Do You Identify with Most?

"It's simple math: You put this much food in, you burn that much working out." - Gwen Stefani

"I don't really eat food in restaurants. You can never be sure what's in it, can you?" - Madonna

"I've learned not to eat a huge portion just because it's on my plate." - Halle Berry

"Going seven hours without food isn't the way to maintain your weight or your energy levels." - Cindy Crawford

"I got on the treadmill, stopped stuffing my face and lost the weight." - Jennifer Garner

"I'm addicted to sushi, and I always ask the chef to make rolls with half the rice." - Eva Mendes

"I thought, Okay, I'll drink vodka instead of wine because it has less calories." - Sienna Miller

"I'm not really the type of girl who goes jogging at 6 a.m., but I eat well and I walk a lot." - Scarlett Johansson

Celebs Like to Shake It

FitSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:50:58 -0700

At first, the Power Plate seems like another gimmicky weight-loss product, but its website features endorsements from fit celebs like Madonna, Courteney Cox, and Hilary Swank. On top of that, it's used by over 60 college and pro sports teams, and the Police brought one with them on their reunion tour. That's some serious ~~celeb~~ street cred.

The secret behind the Power Plate is its vibrating plates. The manufacturer claims that if you stand on it for 10 minutes a day, three times a week, you'll lose weight, tone your body, and improve bone density. To really maximize the benefits of the machine, it's encouraged that you do the same exercises you would do on the floor - sit-ups, for example - on the Power Plate.

Cougar Town actress Cox says the Power Plate was essential in shaping her up for her new role: "The Power Plate machine has dramatically changed my workout. I know that every muscle in my body is being ignited in ways that you can't do with traditional training."

To see a video of Cox's trainer Michelle Lovett demonstrating the Power Plate, read more.

They call the technology behind the machine Acceleration Training: the vibrations transmit energy waves to the body that are able to contract muscles 25 to 50 times per second. This is suppose to help stimulate blood flow, work the muscles harder than ever before, and increase strength and flexibility.

Vibration training is not a new thing in the fitness world (remember the black rubber belts that used to go around the waist to shake off fat?), but it's been picking up steam especially as it garners more backing from the medical community and health professionals.

Studies done on the effects of vibration training show that if used properly, it's more beneficial at building lean muscle mass, improving weight loss, and increasing strength and speed than exercise regimens without vibration training. Researchers warn that the machines should not be used for more than 30 minutes a day due to health concerns about engaging the body in high-amplitude vibrations like back pain or blurred vision.

I remain a little skeptical, mostly because I can't get the Shake Weights infomercial out of my head, but my curiosity is piqued. My gym doesn't have a Power Plate yet, does yours? I'd love to hear what you think of this new workout.

Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:00:42 -0800

The skinny on high fructose corn syrup - Shape
There could be a bug in the gut that causes weight gain - That's Fit
Advice on supporting your sporty gals from A to DD - Vital Juice
Kate Moss has a food motto that is unsurprisingly anti-food - FitCeleb
Goofy looking feel good scalp massage helmet tames tension - Vitamin G
Get fit tips from the best: Jillian Michaels says do what you hate - Self
Get out of the big apple for some big time natural fun - Social Workout