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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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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

Reality Check: Skinny Water Won't Make You Skinny

FitSugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:30:00 -0800

Kristen Bell and Nicollette Sheridan are fans of Skinny Water, the beverage whose motto is "Get Skinny, Stay Fit." These beverages contain "0 calories, 0 sugar, and 0 guilt," and they're made with the green tea antioxidant, EGCG, to help tame your metabolism. While green tea has been shown to speed up your body's calorie-burning process, you can't add these drinks to your diet and expect to miraculously lose weight, which is what Skinny Water implies. On their XXX-Detox drink's description, it says "Three Xs and you're . . . in the skinny club."

What you discover when reading the ingredients is that these drinks contain Splenda (sucrolose), an artificial sweetener that may be calorie-free, but is not exactly good for you. Skinny Water is basically like fruit-flavored Diet Coke - no calories, no nutrition. To get the benefits of green tea, you'd be better off drinking a freshly brewed cup.

I have a bit more to say on the matter, so to hear why Skinny Water annoys me read more.

Even the name of this drink bothers me because I'm tired of the constant emphasis on being thin. We get that message already from magazines and TV, so we don't need it from our beverages. Skinny Water reminds me of those thinkThin bars. Both products have callous marketing ploys to make people think thinness is a must, and that we have to eat these foods to achieve it. Grr! Am I just being overly sensitive, or do these kinds of products bug you, too?

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FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:50:00 -0700

I am happy to report that this week we learned to celebrate national ice cream month with Skinny Cow Truffle Bars. At only 100 calories they make cooling off with a frozen treat practically guilt-free. If your ice cream celebrations make you want to go to the gym or eat foods to fuel your fitness, don't worry - we've got your back. Start the slideshow and see what else we covered this week on FitSugar.

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Tori Spelling Asks, "Now I'm Too Thin?"

FitSugar — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:30:00 -0800

Former Beverly Hills 90210 star, Tori Spelling, has always sported a thin frame. After giving birth to her second child, she quickly lost the 50 pounds of baby weight in only about six months. She did it all on her own, by watching what she ate, walking and swimming with her family, and doing strength training moves like crunches and squats.

Now the media is accusing her of being too thin, speculating that this 5'6" celebrity weighs an estimated 112 pounds. While Tori hasn't shared the number on her scale, she's brushing off negative comments that say she's too skinny. In an Us Weekly article, she defended her weight, saying that she eats sensibly and exercises with her family. In the past, she felt "bullied by the press and public opinion about her weight," but now she has more important things to worry about. Aside from spending time with her family, she's been having a blast filming multiple episodes of the New 90210. It's nice to hear that she's doing her thing and not worrying about what the media has to say. I just hope she really is taking good care of herself.

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Biggest Loser Families Recap: NYC Makeovers

FitSugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:00:00 -0800

The competition on the Biggest Loser Families should be heating up, but last night's show was surprisingly free of drama. Well, not quite. There was Vicky's moment of paralyzing fear, verging on a tantrum, during the physical challenge, but even that little episode struck me as placid. Maybe because everyone involved, blue teammates included, seemed "over" Vicky's antics.

This week all the contestants were treated to a makeover in NYC. Their trip to the Big Apple included new hair fancy and flattering styles. The highlights from the salon: Vicky dyed her hair red and Ed got some highlights himself. Then all five contestants were treated to a shopping trip at Macy's lightly supervised by season-four winner of Project Runway Christian Siriano (didn't he often comment on how he loved the super-skinny models?). This was followed by a "live" reveal on The Tyra Banks Show, complete with a reunion with a friend, spouse, sibling, or parent. The reunions, full of lots of emotion, were pretty sweet watch.

Upon returning back to the ranch, the five remaining players competed in a physical challenge with a two-week spa vacation as the prize. The contestants had to wedge themselves in bottomless boxes suspended 12 to 15 feet above a pool of water. Vicky was first to call uncle, but refused to drop into the water. Heba, Ed, and Renee eventually followed dropping easily and gleefully into the water below. Michelle won the prize and was a disappointed to have her victory celebration marred by Vicky's attention-stealing freak-out.

To see who was eliminated and how they look today read more.

Since the contestants spent much of the week away from their trainers, Bob and Jillian packed in some serious workouts in two days' time. So it wasn't a huge surprised that the amount of weight-loss in all the players was low. Renee and Vicky both lost four pounds, Michelle lost five, while Heba lost seven but her husband Ed only lost three. Ed and Renee fell below the yellow line, and there were no surprises in the voting. Teams voted on their party lines, and Renee was sent home and she looks great. She is a mom with grown kids and a tremendous amount of energy.

Watch this video to see how she looks today.

Who do you think will make it to the final three? Did you see the surprise ending twist? Viewers will get to pick the third contestant to make it to the final three. Who do you think will win the whole shebang?

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Reality Check: Megan Fox Asked to Gain Weight?

FitSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:00:00 -0700

I always assumed that celebrities were encouraged to lose weight and be thinner, but here's a surprising turnaround. In a recent issue of Us Weekly, it was reported that Megan Fox was "ordered by her director to pack on 10 or more pounds." She said "I'd lost a lot of weight and got really scrawny, but I was told I had to put on a size." Apparently in order to be in Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen, she needs to look more muscular.

So the actress has put herself on a diet of sweets (including red velvet cake), and she's also eating later at night to help her gain weight. To bulk her muscles up, her man Brian Austin Green is acting as her trainer, making her do "man workouts" including push-ups, dips, and pull-ups. Now she boasts that she's really strong. Good for her.

I am all for seeing a curvier, stronger woman on screen. I think it'll help send a more positive message to young women that super-skinny is out.

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Healthy Dose Link Time!!!!!!

FitSugar — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:45:00 -0700

HealthBolt says if you want to help the planet go old school and eat PBJ instead of an all-American all-beef patty.

Complete Running Network celebrates the power of Title IX with a great ad by Nike.

About: Yoga continues her love of summer bugs with Locust pose. It is great way to strengthen your back.

Back in Skinny Jeans congratulates Dean Karnazes on his ESPY award. He is that crazy and an inspirational ultra-marathoner.

Suffering from the Monday blues? Yoga Coffee Outlook has a list of 25 things you can do to improve your mood.

Fitness Fixation works on breaking the habit of "fat talking." It's a great habit to break.

fitPod wants you to celebrate your sudden moves. This new playlist could be the musical motivation you're looking to accompany your plyometric workout.

That's Fit has the skinny on eating sugar and going blind. Macular degeneration is serious business.

About: Low Fat Cooking teaches you the art of creating simple, low fat desserts. Check out this recipe for broiled nectarines with sour cream.

Leslie at The Weighting Game poses the question Do diets work? Her perspective is truly interesting, check it out.

iFit&Healthy shares details of Hilary Duff's diet.

The Skinny Website shares celeb quotes on body image. Jordin Sparks has a level head on her shoulders and Jessica Alba relies on Spanxs just like the rest of us.

Looking for a new way to incorporate summer veggies into your life? Try YumSugar's inspired side: zucchini and pecorino salad.

Healthy Dose Link Time!!!

FitSugar — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:45:00 -0800

You thought it was just for spaghetti sauce, but here's ten healthy and healing uses for the herb oregano - Mark's Daily Apple

When it comes to weight-loss plateaus there are a few questions you really should ask yourself - Fitness Fixation

Get moving with Trance Action a free music mix for you to download - fitPod

Although she's been a vegetarian since she was 13, Carrie Underwood dropped 20 pounds by cutting back on junk food - iFit&Healthy

How do you work your wild thing when you don't fit into your skinny jeans - Back in Skinny Jeans

With the super bug MRSA flying around, now might be a good time to invest in your own yoga mat - About: Yoga

In your quest for fitness you can always walk it out - That's Fit

Brighten up your side dishes with Carrot Cranberry Gratin - YumSugar

Yawn much? Here are some facts you should know about the simple act of yawning - HealthBolt

How does she do it? Jessica Alba says it is not by dieting - The Skinny Website

Here's some tips on how to celebrate the beauty of BOSU - Vital Juice Daily

I am loving this lentil soup with caramelized onions - Elastic Waist

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Healthy Dose Link Time!!!!!!

FitSugar — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:30:00 -0700

fitPod's new mix is awesome. AfterBurn promises 30 plus minutes of musical motivation for your next workout. Downloads are FREE!!!

vita-beat reports that Tyson is recalling beef from Walmart Stores across the Southeast.

The City Gardener at Lime shares a cautionary, yet optimistic tale of gardening with toddler twins.

Back in Skinny Jeans has a great interview with Leslie Goldman author of Locker Room Diaries.

About: Yoga offers up Legs Up the Wall - Viparita Karani as an easy inversion in a restorative style. This is a great way to unwind on a hot day.

The Weighting Game offers up many ways to run like a girl. Yes, running skirts are part of the plan.

iFit&Healthy has the skinny on Denise Richard's diet and exercise regimen.

The Skinny Website celebrates with Rihanna as she receives “Celebrity Legs of a Goddess” Award.

About: Low Fat Cooking has a great recipe for Potato Spinach Frittata.

Health Bolt wants you to quit smoking too. Here is a great chart of what happens to your body if you quit smoking RIGHT NOW. You can print it yourself or buy a copy of the poster. Talk about motivation to quit.

That's Fit has some information on a new sugar substitute made from whey.

Complete Running shares a chart that illustrates how losing weight helps you run faster.

diet-blog reports that oolong tea can help with weight loss.