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John Goodman Is Looking Better Than Good!

FitSugar — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:30:27 PDT

There are a slew of actors that I've come to know as the funny, roly-poly, doughboys of showbiz, such as Drew Carey, Jack Black, and John Goodman. But wait - as you can see from the photo below, Goodman has dropped a significant amount of weight. The almost 58-year-old actor revealed his dramatic weight loss on the red carpet at Thursday's AFI Tribute to Mike Nichols in LA.

The before photo to the left was taken in May 2004 and what a huge difference. In a 1992 interview with Entertainment Weekly, the former Roseanne star who's now starring in HBO's new series Treme, admitted that he was sensitive about his weight. He was constantly trying to take it off although he said, "I lose it, I gain it back. No big deal.'' Well it looks like he got it right. There's no word on exactly how he lost what is estimated to be 100 pounds, but his publicist said it was through "diet and exercise." Nice to see the old standbys of weight loss getting some press. Great work John! It's always inspirational to see someone win over the battle of the bulge.

Oprah's Weight Loss Show

FitSugar — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:00:00 PST

I am not sure if any of you saw Oprah's show this week about weight loss, but it was inspiring - to say the least. Guests on the show had lost a significant amount of weight without the help of pills or surgery. One female guest (pictured here) even lost a whooping 530 pounds. The best part? She credited the Internet as being a major player in her decision to lose weight.

There were a few common threads behind all their unhealthy habits they shared before losing the weight, such as: drinking a lot of soda, binging late at night, sugar addictions, major lack of exercise, and eating way too much fast food.

Each person had their own reasons and methods for losing weight. However, again, I saw a few common threads in their methods, such as: cutting back on refined carbohydrates, cutting out junk food altogether, starting an exercise program, strength training, and eating five to six times per day.

Losing 10, 20 or even 50 pounds pales in comparison with the hundreds of pounds these folks lost. All you have to do is start with baby steps and before you know it you'll be jogging strides. If they can do it, so can you.

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Healthy Dose Link Time: Demi Moore Addresses Weight Loss

Michele Foley — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:37:30 PST

Demi Moore speaks out on her dramatic weight loss - Fit Celeb
Healthy? Hardly. Don't be tricked by these food labeling tricks - HuffPo
Quick doesn't always mean bad: picking the right instant oatmeal - Fitness
Check out model Bar Refaeli's Krav Maga-inspired workout - Shape
How to make healthy resolutions work for you this year - Prevention
Not only are these 20 foods super, they'll help with weight loss - Self

Cut Carbs Twice a Week and Still Drop Pounds, Study Says

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:12:37 PST

Don't have time or the willpower to diet all week long? Two days might just do the trick, according to British researchers. The dietitians found that women who cut carbs for two days and ate normally, yet sensibly, the rest of the week lost more weight than women sticking to a Mediterranean-style diet of 1,500 calories a day. After four weeks, the women who gave up carbs twice a week lost an average of nine pounds, while the group on the low-calorie diet only lost five.

The head of the study, research dietitian Michelle Harvie, says this is something you can try at home:

"You just need to dramatically cut back carbohydrates two days a week and try to eat sensibly the rest of the time . . . you can eat protein and healthy fats on the two low carb days, but skip bread, pasta, root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and parsnips to get to the 50 gram limit. The diet allows for one piece of fruit on the low carb days."

I like the flexibility of this plan, and the fact that you reduce your carb intake but don't cut it out entirely - definitely healthier and more sustainable than a completely carb-free diet. Is this something you would try to encourage weight loss?

Mariah Carey Goes Tight and Bright to Show Off Her Slim Post-Twins Body

Lauren Turner — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:32:27 PST

All eyes were on a glowing Mariah Carey during a Jenny Craig event at the Four Seasons in NYC this afternoon. She wore a body-hugging red dress for the appearance, which was hosted by Gayle King. Mariah's been talking about her dramatic weight loss after giving birth to twins Moroccan and Monroe in May, and recently shared that she gained over 70 pounds during her pregnancy. The singer stopped by The Rosie Show yesterday to tell her story and explained that she had a really "tough pregnancy” but that "it was a huge blessing to be able to have the babies." Mariah's also flaunting her abs on the cover of Us Weekly and, inside the issue, talks about the fitness and diet plan that helped get her back in shape.

Why It's Good to Take a Cheat Day Each Week

Heather Dale — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:18:13 PDT

For those of you who exercise regularly and eat a healthy balanced diet, have you ever considered giving yourself a "break" day? A day where you throw caution to the wind regarding your wellness regimen and allow yourself to cheat a bit? If you're in the midst of trying to curb your sugar addiction or are on some sort of detox, I'm not talking to you. I'm talking to those who genuinely deserve a health-cation. You health-conscious individuals may want to give yourself a cheat day each week. Here's why.

Morning Links - Jennifer Lawrence Reveals Her Hunger Games Training Regimen

PopSugar — Tue, 24 May 2011 07:18:00 PDT

Jennifer Lawrence talks about her intense workouts for The Hunger Games - Huffington Post
Fergie and Josh Duhamel are ready to start a family - People
A walk down memory lane to the days of Blade - Rotten Tomatoes
Emily returns Bachelor Brad's ring - PopEater
See Kirstie Alley's dramatic Dancing weight loss - TooFab
Pippa Middleton spent last weekend at home with boyfriend Alex Loudon - Us Weekly
People go crazy for Lady Gaga - Wonderwall
Chelsea Handler's personal revelation to the New York Times - Celebitchy
Justin Bieber wanted to resemble Peter Pan - Amy Grindhouse
Model Estella Warren attacks a cop and gets a DUI - Fox 411
No record deal for Gwyneth after all? - ICYDK
Aubrey O'Day's bikini weekend - The Blemish

Mila Kunis Says Willpower Is Key to Weight Loss - Do You Agree?

FitSugar — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:41:40 PDT

What's the secret to losing weight? While a diet and exercise plan is important, it's actually mostly about willpower, says Mila Kunis, who knows a thing or two about dropping pounds.

In an interview with Glamour UK, Mila said about her dramatic weight loss for Black Swan: "I never for one moment thought I couldn't do it. I believe in hard work. In self-drive and self-worth." The fact that she wanted to do it made it possible, she said, and offers a tip for others looking to lose weight.

"[W]hen people say 'I can't lose weight,' no, no, no, you can. Your body can do everything and anything, you just have to want to do it," Mila said.

Obviously willpower has a lot to do with your ability to stay dedicated to a healthy lifestyle, but do you agree that once you have it, you'll be able to make the necessary lifestyle changes?

Link Time - See Kristin Cavallari's Diamond Engagement Ring!

PopSugar — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:03:21 PDT

See Kristin Cavallari's diamond engagement ring! - Us Weekly
Aretha Franklin shows off her dramatic weight loss - Huffington Post
A viewer's guide to the royal wedding - TooFab
Will the Beckhams upstage William and Kate on their wedding day? - Lainey Gossip
Adam Lambert expertly styles his facial hair - D-Listed
January Jones shops at Home Depot - JustJared
Richie Sambora enters rehab - PopEater
See Paris Hilton's super sexy court outfit - Hollywood Tuna
Britney Spears is writing songs for Selena Gomez - Pink Is the New Blog
Rihanna has to go through security at the airport like everyone else - The Superficial
Miranda Kerr shares her secrets to staying slim - Hollywood Rag
A few low-budget-version pictures of the royal wedding - cityrag
Lady Gaga's Twitter account was hacked - popbytes

The Paleo Diet: Are Our Ancestors the Key to Weight Loss?

Michele Foley — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:57:57 PDT

The Paleo Diet, or Caveman Diet, is gaining momentum in the fitness world as a healthy way to lose weight. My trainer is all about the Paleo Diet - a meal plan based on the dietary habits of our Paleolithic, cave-dwelling ancestors. We're talking wild game, meat, and seafood, and vegetables, fruit, seeds, and nuts. What you won't find as part of the Paleo Diet are foods that developed during the agricultural and industrial eras like grains, dairy, legumes, refined sugars, and any other processed foods.

Given the Paleo Diet's low-carb leanings, it makes sense that it's gaining popularity as an effective way to lose weight. On the calorie meter, protein, vegetables, and fruit give a lot of bang for the buck, and the elimination of grains, refined sugars, and legumes can dramatically drop a person's daily calorie intake. The big question is whether or not the Paleo Diet is healthy and can be sustained for the long run.

Keep reading to find out if the Paleo Diet is a healthy solution to weight loss.