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A Week in Review: FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:00:00 -0800

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

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A mommy wins the NYC marathon for the ladies while Katie Holmes and Lance Armstrong finish a bit later.

Speaking of marathons, do you think Oprah ruined the marathon's reputation?

If you're not into running, here is a great workout on the elliptical.

Julia Roberts knows the importance of good humor and good genes.

Eva Longoria paired up with Bebe Sport, but how sporty is it really?

When you're running, here is a great video for tying your shoes properly.

If you're thinking about Italian food anytime soon, you might want to check out this Romano's Macaroni Grill Breakdown.

And while we're at it, here is the breakdown of the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Snowboarding season is coming soon, start training for it with these great exercises.

I'm curious, how often do you use fitness DVDs? Also, which snow sport are you most excited for? Finally, which cardio machine is your favorite?

Here are some ways to curb your nighttime snacking.

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Mommy Marathoner Wins NYC Marathon!

FitSugar — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:30:00 -0800

Finding the time and mustering the energy to run is always a challenge. Add to the mix a baby not even a year old and you have the formula for NYC Marathon winner Paula Radcliffe's life. Not only is she a mommy, but her full time job is running – running long distances and running them at a fast pace.

Radcliffe holds the world's record for running the 2003 London Marathon in two hours 15 minutes 25 seconds – that's 5:10 a mile pace over the 26.2-mile course! This seasoned marathoner had her first child on Jan. 17, 2007! She was up and running 12 days after her daughter Ilsa was born, and she trained through her pregnancy, under close supervision of her doctor, of course. Her ambition, talent, and determination helped her make it to the NYC marathon finish line beating her closest rival by 23 seconds. Radcliffe's finishing time was two hours 23 minutes 9 seconds! Congratulations, Paula!

I am sure Paula was not the only mommy racing, because we know Katie Holmes was planning on running too. To see how Katie fared in the big apple run, just read more

After training for three months, Katie was cheered on by Tom and Suri with a finishing of 5:29:58. We can tell by the photos that Katie opted to wear headphones for the race even though they were strongly discouraged. Not that I can blame her since those 26.2 miles can get a little lonely, even with a super star and a super cute baby waiting for you at the finish line.

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Katie Holmes to Run in NYC Marathon

FitSugar — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:30:00 -0700

Instead of hitting the red carpet in NYC this weekend, Katie Holmes will be hitting the pavement, literally.

Somehow between being a mom to her adorable daughter Suri and fending off the media from following her everywhere she goes, Katie found time to train for the NYC Marathon that she is running in this weekend (Sunday November 4th). I am beyond shocked that we have not seen pictures of her training since the paparazzi manages to take pictures of every move she makes, but good for her.

I am always impressed with anyone who runs a marathon. It's such an incredible test of one's endurance. While I wish I could join the likes of Katie Holmes and Lance Armstrong at the marathon this weekend, I'll be cheering them on in spirit. In the meantime, I'll be running my own marathon in segments.

Good luck to them and anyone else who will be running it this weekend!

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Do You Know Your Celebrity Marathoners?

FitSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:30:59 -0700

The New York City marathon has a knack for attracting celebrity runners. Famous or not, it takes some real strength to get through the 26.2 mile long course - past participants include David Letterman, Katie Holmes, and Lance Armstrong. Do you know your stats when it comes to the celebs that have faced the challenge? Take my quiz and find out!

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T/F: Actress Katie Holmes, who ran the NYC in 2007, followed it up by running the Boston Marathon in 2008.

Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:52 -0700

Three moves to slim your thighs - Shape
More on posted calorie counts and unchanging eating habits - That's Fit
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes getting it on to get skinny - FitCeleb
What's your yogurt personality? - Fit Bottomed Girls
Running fashion dilemma: running shorts with built in underwear - Fresh Fitness Tips
Slim down your recipes with tips from celebrity chefs - Health
The skinny on exercising when sick - Daily Spark

Alanis Morissette Marathoning For Eating Disorders

FitSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Many celebs have laced up their sneaks and finished marathons, including Will Ferrell, Mario Lopez, Oprah, David Lee Roth, and Katie Holmes. Now you can add Alanis Morissette to that list. She's planning on running this Sunday, Oct. 11, in the Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon, in Lassen National Forest in northern California.

Alanis is running to raise money for the National Eating Disorders Association, since she knows firsthand what it feels like to struggle with anorexia and bulimia. Alanis began running about a year ago after seeing her assistant Leah running "like a gazelle" while on tour. This singer-songwriter feels that running this marathon is allowing her to use her body as an instrument and raise awareness about an important and personal issue. She knew she couldn't get through the many hours of grueling training unless there was a higher purpose and explains, "I wanted to offer this run to anyone who has had a fraught relationship with their food, their body and their heart and soul."

To find out if training triggered unhealthy eating disorder behaviors, read more.

Alanis said that marathon training did trigger some eating disorder type behaviors, but she knew there was no way she could undereat and maintain the high level of energy needed in order to run. So training for this marathon actually helped her find balance in how she fueled herself. This amazing singer was also aware of not exercising obsessively. She has an order of priorities now: Sleep first. Food second. Run third. Alanis said, "I don't have the first two nailed, I can't run. So it incentivized me to nurture the first two. When I run healthfully I feel empowered and kind. When I run obsessively I feel nervous, stressed out and disassociated."

Have any of you ever walked, biked, or run for a cause? Tell me about it in the comment section below.

Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:00:33 -0700

Cucumber tartines for a lowfat and fancy snack - Vitamin G
Three ways to run almost barefoot - Vital Juice
How Starbucks affects your waist - That's Fit
Katie Holmes runs in 769 Pink New Balance sneakers - Fit Celeb
Get physical with your man and make a tennis date - Fresh Fitness Tips
Make the most of your next sushi meal - Healthy Bites
Ten salads to avoid when dining out - Daily Spark
Don't fall prey to the couch potato syndrome this Autumn - Health

Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Five things for fitness fanatics - Vitamin G
Cuckoo for coconut flour - Mark's Daily Apple
Lick your sugar habit with these simple strategies - Shape
Play with you food; it's good for you - Fit Bottomed Girls
How burgers from around the US compare - Daily Spark
Caling all moms! Here's some stroller moves to work ya - Fresh Fitness Tips
Is Katie Holmes dancing for a workout or Broadway? - FitCeleb
Test your health commercial trivia - That's Fit

Fit Tip: Match Your Beats Per Minute

FitSugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:30:00 -0800

We all know that music is a great motivator when it comes to sticking it out in a long, hard workout, be it a few miles on the treadmill or the New York Marathon ( check out Katie Holmes wearing headphones, even though they were banned from the race). According to a recent story in The New York Times, there is some science behind creating a workout play list. Try to match the beats per minute (BPM) of your music to your target heart rate. Essentially, you are looking for music that is 120 to 140 BPM; most dance music and a lot of rock songs fit this parameter. Not sure what your target heart rate is? Check out my calculator.

So rock out and run on!

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Healthy Dose Link Time!!!

FitSugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:45:00 -0800

There may just be five ways that smiling can help you lose weight - Back In Skinny Jeans

When should you head back to yoga after having a baby? - About: Yoga

What in the world happened to Gwyneth Paltrow - The Weighting Game

Double amputee, Oscar Pistorius, ineligible for the Beijing Olympics - Complete Running Network

It's chilly out there so you need the scoop on soup - Vital Juice Daily

Conspiracies are flying around that Katie Holmes didn't really run the NYC marathon - Elastic Waist

No longer just for the fairway, Urban Golf is going full swing - Lift Magazine

Feel the Flex is a 43-minute, free music mix to inspire your workout - FitMusic

Approach to dieting is different all over the world - diet-blog

Lentil soup is a great way to work more beans into your diet - YumSugar

Stay fit this Winter by staying healthy - That's Fit

It is more than just about keeping you full, fiber offers countless health benefits as well - Mark's Daily Apple

The joys of working out are often best experienced with a workout buddy -Fitness Fixation

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