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America to World, "I'm Curvy!"

FitSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:45:00 -0700

There are a lot of starlets in Hollywood that would cause great angst in my life if my daughters held them as a role model. America Ferrera, however, is not one of them. America continues to impress us with her on screen talent as well as her off screen grace, including her healthy outlook on life. She'll be the first to tell you that she's not looking to be a size zero, and that she thinks there's way too much attention placed on the way stars look. Here's more:

"And I think it’s hilarious when people call Jessica Alba or Eva Longoria curvy. Come on – they’re not curvy. I’m curvy!"

America said she was fortunate to nab the role of Betty, because she's not prepared to starve herself for her art. “I’ve been really lucky," she said. "The role has prepared me to be exactly who I am and not to change."

"And what is normal now? Is it normal to be size zero?"

She continued: "Starving yourself is not beautiful.”

Three words: You go girl!

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Is Christina Hendricks Losing Her Curves?

FitSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:15:00 -0700

Wearing a gorgeous L'Wren Scott dress, Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks showed off her glowing skin and new, slimmer figure at this year's Emmy Awards. Hendricks, who plays the curvy secretary Joan Holloway on the popular series, is said to be dieting for her upcoming nuptials to Geoffrey Arrend.

At an Emmy afterparty, costar January Jones commented that she hopes Hendricks holds onto her signature curves. I think most of you will agree that Hendricks looks amazing as is, but getting in shape before the big day is almost a rite of passage for new brides.

Jones won't have to worry though - Hendricks recently told Self that she is more than content with the way she looks: "My healthiest habit is keeping positive about my body at whatever stage it is - being confident and celebrating who I am at the moment."

To learn how she's tweaking her diet and exercise program, just read more.

The actress went on to describe her diet and says she makes food choices based on seasonality, sticking to high-energy proteins and setting limits on her carb intake. As for her fitness regimen, she and her fiancé meet with a trainer three times a week for a strength and cardio workout: "It's amazing how quick an hour can go by when you work out with someone you love."

I love the approach Hendricks is taking towards her health - it's balanced and, most important, she seems really happy. What do you think: are you worried like Jones that she'll lose her curvy figure?

The Heidi Workout Coming Soon

FitSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:40:14 -0700

Excited by the feedback she received on her body at the shoot for her upcoming Playboy cover, Heidi Montag has decided to make a video - a fitness video.

Heidi has decided to share her fitness and nutritional secrets with the public at large. We've seen her bikini body on the The Hills, and her upcoming downloadable workout, created by her fitness trainer Chad Waterbury, will be full of the "full body, intense resistance exercises" that created that toned physique. We know that a fit body requires fuel, so Heidi's video will include some nutritional tips as well.

Learn more about the Heidi workout.

A Week in Review: FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:00:00 -0700

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

Help me, help you. Pretty please take my survey.

America Ferrera said she's the curvy one, not Jessica Alba.

Speaking of healthy celebs, Matthew McConaughey is fit on land and water.

Just one minute to a healthier you.

Why don't you run a marathon, in segments?

Need motivation? Photograph your progress.

I'm curious, do you think The Biggest Loser is motivating or depressing? And also, what do you think about Yoplait's Lids for Lives campaign?

Try this fun yoga pose that also works your core and back: Balancing Lotus. If you like yoga, then check out my video to learn how to get into Scorpion pose from Forearm Stand using an exercise ball.

What is Melatonin anyway?

And what's the difference between a strain and a sprain?

It's time to stop using the excuse, "I'm too tired."

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is coming to an end, but you can still take my quiz on prevention and treatment.

Halloween is coming, scary I know. Check out my Halloween survival tips.

Ashley Tisdale Wants More Curves

FitSugar — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 09:30:00 -0700

I've been noticing an interesting theme with starlets these days: They all talk about wanting more curves. Now whether or not they get them, well that's an entirely different story. Ashley Tisdale, of the wildly popular High School Musical, is the latest celeb to speak out about wanting more curves.

Here's more from Us.com:

On staying in shape...
“I like to work out two times a week. I do cardio for 30 minutes then I do weights. I used to have a trainer but I just moved gyms. I’m really into eating healthy and working out.”
On feeling the pressure to be thin in Hollywood...
“No because I have always been thin my whole life so I have never felt that kind of pressure. If anything, I felt more pressure to have more curves. I think curves are sexier than being thin skinny. I think that Jessica Alba has the most amazing body.”
On dieting...
“I watch what I eat but then I will have days where I will eat whatever I want like a donut. I don’t really limit what I eat but I just watch it. I don’t like to eat carbs after 3 pm.”
On which is her favorite body part...
“My legs because I have very long skinny legs. When I put on heels or shorts they look like they are a mile long. I am always wearing skirts or shorts because I like my legs. They are very in shape.”

I think Ashley has a good concept behind her words however maybe Scarlett Johansson would have been a better representation of a curvy lady in Hollywood. Fingers crossed that Ashley stays down her healthy path, because she sure does have a lot of little girls looking up to her.

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Jessica Simpson Talks Shop, Body Shop That Is

FitSugar — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:00:00 -0700

We've all been watching as Jessica Simpson tones up using the 5 Factor and she looks great!

We're used to Jessica saying some off the wall things (chicken of the sea anyone?), People.com got the scoop on her recent interview with Harper's Bazaar where she seems to be making perfect sense:

On her butt: One thing that has changed is her body, as she prepares to join the Marines in her upcoming movie, Major Movie Star. "I've started with a trainer, Harley Pasternak," she says. "He's given me a butt, because I have white-girl syndrome. I have to do as many squats as I can to get a little booty. ... I have to be [diligent]. I'm a curvy girl. You don't want to see me not working out."

On her curves: But she's fine with her curves – and she thinks guys are too. She recalls attending a recent fashion party with her friend and hairstylist Ken Pavés and asking him, "Do you think the guys in here are all really looking at all those skinny girls and thinking, Wow, I want to get with her? Or are they looking at the girls with the curves and thinking, Yeah, I want to get with her!"

Simpson, for one, knows where she stands. "Curves are better," she says. "I don't get the whole rail thing. It's not good for your heart, it's not good for your mind; it's emotionally destructive, it really is."

Nice Jessica! I am very impressed with such positive body image messages coming from her. There are more pics of Jess looking fitter than ever at the airport, so read more

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Lifting Tip: Lighten Up Your Grip

FitSugar — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 14:30:00 -0800

You know when you are driving on a curvy road in a heavy rain storm, and you are gripping the steering wheel so tightly your knuckles turn white? Unfortunately, the tighter you hold the wheel doesn't translate into more more control over the car. Same goes for when you are working out.

You don't need to grip the weights as if you were trying to squeeze the life out of the dumbbell. All this really does is tire out all the little muscles in your hands. Since these muscles are small and relatively weak compared to the larger muscles you are intending to work, they just tire out before your workout is done. This can create unwanted soreness in your hands. Plus having an overly tight hand often sends signals of tension up the chain making your shoulders rise towards your ears using muscles that should not be working.

So lighten up your grip.

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Exercise In Your Car: But Don't CRASH

FitSugar — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:14:17 -0800

In honor of the Oscar winning Best Picture from last year, I created a mini-car workout. Now you must be careful so you don't Crash while doing these 3 exercises. Remember keep your eyes on the road, but you can make any car ride beneficial for your body.

Here's what you do:

Work your abdominals by holding in your belly for 30 to 60 seconds. This will work your deep abdominals and help you on your way to a flatter stomach. Focus on breathing in the back and sides of your lungs while keeping your belly pulled toward your spine.
Squeeze your glutes alternating sides. Left booty for 5 seconds, then right booty for 5 seconds. Keep alternating sides for 10 to 20 reps. This can be a little challenging at first, but it is a great way to create some circulation on your backside while sitting on it.
Put one arm, and one arm only, behind your headrest and push your hand toward your head. You should feel your bicep contract. Hold this for 10 seconds, then switch arms. This is a great exercise to try when you are at a stop light, rather than a curvy road or a crowded freeway.

Try these exercises on your evening commute.

Kate Winslet Angry Over Reports of Her Dieting

FitSugar — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:30:00 -0800

We all know that Kate Winslet has zero tolerance for the fashion industry size zero culture. Although it seemed she had the last word on her weight, she is now upset by being called a dieter.

The BBC is reporting that Kate is planning on suing the weekly magazine Grazia over claims she visited a diet doctor in California. She said:

I'm very upset, it's categorically untrue, it's a complete lie. I don't want people thinking that I would ever go to a diet doctor. I never have done, and I never will."

Kate knows she is a role model for young girls and wants them to know that having a curvy body is natural and that she is happy with the way she looks.

Anyway, if she was dieting (and I am not she saying she is), she did the right thing. It is important to consult with your doctor when starting a weight loss regimen.

Kate Winslet Gets the Last Word

FitSugar — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 07:30:00 -0800

Kate Winslet, one of my faves, was nominated for another Oscar. This is her 5th nomination - WOW.

What a wonderful retort to her early acting teachers that told her she would be relegated to playing "fat girls."
She told reporters that:

"This isn't supposed to happen to a girl who grew up in a tiny town. I was told the only way I'd have a career as an actress would be if I could settle for playing fat girls."

Kate is curvy and sexy and super talented. I think it is wonderful to see a woman succeed in Hollywood with what I consider a normal body.

Congrats Kate!!!!

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