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Link Time! 4/8

BuzzSugar — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:30:17 PDT

Kanye West, Jim Henson, and Where the Wild Things Are? Thank you, Vulture.
Cinematical discusses the problem of renting DVDs with your significant other.
Popwatch takes sides in this week's stupid feud: Snoop Dogg vs. Barack Obama.
Give Me My Remote analyzes The Office-centric cover of TV Guide.
The MTV Movies Blog has a clip from the upcoming Uma Thurman-Evan Rachel Wood movie The Life Before Her Eyes (which also happens to be this month's Buzz Book Club selection!).
If you can't wait for Idol Gives Back, TV Squad has a report from the Kodak Theater taping.
Rolling Stone's Rock & Roll Daily explains the keys to a proper viewing of Celebrity Fit Club.
Andrew Bird is magnificent live and YouAintNoPicasso has evidence with an MP3 of Bird performing "Scythian Empire."
In case my Rachel Dratch casting challenge isn't enough, the TV Addict has some other actors who desperately need jobs - including most of the stars of The West Wing.

Celebrity Fit Club

FitSugar — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 09:40:00 PST

The 5th season cast includes:

Maureen McCormick (Marsha, Marsha, Marsha...ie Marsha Brady)
Dustin Diamond (from Saved by the Bell and his self-released sex tape)
Tiffany (former pop star..."I think we're alone now")
Cledus T. Judd (country music guy)
Da Brat (chick rapper)
Ross 'The Intern' Mathews from The Tonight Show (who?)
Kimberley Locke (American Idol contestant)
Warren G (the rapper)

Even though I am pretty sure VH1 should change the name to D-List Celebrity Fit Club, I'm still going to watch in April when it premieres.

Lil Links: Could a Family Dinner Be the Key to Staying Thin?

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:32:16 PDT

Do thinner people eat with their families? - LearnVest
Whoopi Goldberg has a name for women who try to help women breastfeed - The Stir
Drew Barrymore continues to keep us guessing - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Cobie Smulders's daughter is ready for her mama's wedding - Celebrity Baby Blog
Four proven activities to help mama get her prebaby body back - FitPregnancy
Wecome to the grumpy pregnancy club - The Bump
Four eco-fabulous Mother's Day gifts - BabyCenter Blog
5 facts about Jessica Simpson's pregnancy - Yahoo! Shine
10 Mother's Day gifts you don't want to receive - Circle of Moms
Everything you need for a day at the beach with the family - Momtastic
The best Mother's Day finds via Etsy – Child Mode

Healthy Dose Link Time: The Truth Behind Celebrity Fit Club

FitSugar — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:19:38 PDT

A writer goes behind the scenes of Celebrity Fit Club - Fitness
Lose weight and improve your health with the 21-day vegan kickstart program - HuffPo
See the best of the worst; celebrity fitness faux pas - Fitbie
You're not alone: 20 celebs who have battled depression - Health
Do yoga anywhere! Even when 30,000 feet up in the sky - Lululemon
Dr. Oz on the dangers of corn syrup - Fit Bottomed Girls
Kirstie Alley, still looking 100-pounds slim since leaving DWTS - Fit Celeb
Former pro soccer player Reneé Balconi's bootcamp workout for Fall - Vital Juice

5 Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working

Shape — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:44:13 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar.

Have you been working out consistently for months (maybe even years) and yet the scale is creeping up? Here are five ways your workout could be keeping you from losing weight, and what our experts recommend to start shedding pounds again:

1. Your workout routine is making you eat too much.
Is your workout causing you to use the "I burned it, I earned it," excuse when it comes to your diet? "Studies show that people tend to eat more calories when they take up exercise," says Michele Olson, Ph.D., professor of exercise science at Auburn University Montgomery, and creator of the Perfect Legs, Glutes & Abs DVD.

Think your 45-minute morning run was enough to burn off that slice of chocolate cake on the dessert menu? Consider this: the average, 140-pound woman burns about 476 calories (at a 10-minute mile pace) running for 45 minutes. The average restaurant dessert clocks in around 1,200 calories (or more), so even if you only eat half of a slice, you'd still easily eat away your run - and then some - in less than 10 minutes.

The solution: Make your workouts count by pairing them with a healthy diet that stays within the appropriate calorie range your body needs in order to lose or maintain your weight. Olson recommends writing down what you are eating to keep track of calories consumed, and then subtracting the calories you burned, for your true daily number.

See even more reasons why your workout isn't working after the break!

Cameron Diaz Works Up a Sweat in the Sunny Big Apple

Lauren Turner — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:55:00 PDT

Cameron Diaz stepped out after wrapping up a workout in the West Village yesterday, carrying a Donatienne Barbie bag across her chest. She's been hitting the gym since landing in NYC from the UK earlier this week. Cameron made the overseas trip with Gwyneth Paltrow after the duo hung out in London together last week. They celebrated the opening of The Arts Club and also partied for pal Stella McCartney's birthday. Gwyneth has since started filming Thanks For Sharing in the Big Apple while Cameron is focusing on her fitness. Cameron recently split from boyfriend Alex Rodriguez, and just yesterday he was spotted out with a mystery blonde. Cameron and ARod have been known to be on-again-off-again so who knows if they'll follow in the footsteps of his teammate Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly, who are rumored to have reunited.

Gisele's Back With Her Boys in Boston Following a Runway Show in Paris

Katie Henry — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:52:53 PDT

Gisele Bundchen fit in a quick jog on her way to the gym in Boston this morning. There was a quick return to Massachusetts in store after Gisele walked in Givenchy's Spring 2012 show during Paris Fashion Week. She looked flawless during the show, though her number one guy, Tom Brady, missed out on her latest catwalk. Around the globe, Tom led the Patriots to a victory over the Oakland Raiders in what has been hailed a "mistake-free" performance. The pair have been shining their celebrity status on philanthropic projects recently as well. Gisele made a trip to Brazil on behalf of her new TV show, Gisele and the Green Team, and Tom was on hand for the opening of a new Boys and Girls Club in New England.

Leonardo DiCaprio Shows Some Ab During a Day of Poker, Pushups, and Cigars With His Boys

Allie Merriam — Mon, 30 May 2011 09:02:00 PDT

Leonardo DiCaprio chilled with his friends Thursday at the Monte Carlo Beach Club in Monaco. He found himself in the small country after a stint in France and then in Italy for Naomi Campbell's 40th birthday celebrations. Leo relaxed with his friends at the club while playing a card game and smoking cigars - he managed to even get in some fitness by doing pushups on a picnic table. Leo even had time this weekend to meet up with his rumored girlfriend Blake Lively. Leonardo DiCaprio and Blake Lively were spotted in the French town of Saint-Paul de Vence, the latest stop in their loved-up European itinerary that also included Portofino and Cannes.

Move It or Lose It! How to Motivate a Lazy Friend to Exercise

Michele Foley — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:50:23 PDT

You've found yourself a workout buddy; maybe you even joined a fitness meet-up group. The problem is your workout partner would rather lift a pint of ice cream than a set of dumbbells. Before you give up on her completely, try these tips to help spur her into action. After all, one of the biggest selling points of having an exercise buddy is to keep each other motivated!

A compliment goes a long way: Keep a friend motivated by acknowledging the hard work she's putting into her fitness regimen. Let her know that she rocked it in class that evening; if she's losing weight or has more energy in her step, make sure to tell her that she looks great; if she's sticking to a new diet regimen, acknowledge that you're proud that she's sticking to her goals. These small compliments make a world of difference and can be the extra little step that keeps her from throwing in the towel.
Create an incentive program: All work and no play can be a real drag, so make sure to reward each other for your hard work. Together, set goals with your friend; once you meet them, make sure to celebrate in some small way. Your goal can be about weight loss, hitting the gym for a certain amount of days in a month, or being able to run an 8-minute mile for 30 minutes. Whether it's celebrating with a healthy happy hour, pedicure, or those new pair of lululemon capris, give yourself an end prize for hitting the mark!

See more tips to keep your friend motivated after the break!

Sugar Shout Out: Five Perfect Graduation Outfits

PopSugar — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:55:45 PDT