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Healthy and Not at ALL Ugly: America Ferrera

FitSugar — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:25:17 -0800

The whole world loves America, but not just because of her hit sitcom but also because she has a very healthy outlook on her body.

America tells the March 5th, 2007 issue of In Touch that she wasn't always so confident in her body:

On her body before: "I've tried almost every diet."

On her body now: "You have to build a normal relationship with exercise and food, for me it's not about looking like a supermodel -- it's about feeling good about who I am naturally."

On how she maintains her figure: "It's called a lot of stress and a lot of work!"

On working out: "I don't have much time to exercise, but when I do, I hike, run and do yoga."

On working with models: "Well in real life, I'm not sucking down pies or anything! I'm not unhealthy."

On sizes: "We're not all a size 2 and we're not all a size 0, and you know what? That's okay because some of us like to eat!"

Definitely a woman comfortable with her genes.

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Class Act: Cardio Barre

FitSugar — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:30:00 -0700

Ever since watching So You Think You Can Dance, I've been envying dancers' bodies. Problem is I don't have the time to take up dancing again and I want to get more of a workout than by just doing a few pliés here and there.

Cardio Barre is a unique class that has been a favorite in Los Angeles among many celebs including Ana Ortiz (Ugly Betty) and Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch). It combines barre work and light weights with a continual fat burning motion. The core of the workout deals with toning and resistance exercises for the butt, legs, torso and arms to sculpt muscles and elongate the appearance of your body.

Cardio Barre is supposed to give you a sense of center and balance that allows you to concentrate on the specific muscle group you are working on. As with most new classes, you’ll actually have fun while getting in shape -- Definitely a plus in my book.

If you don't live in the LA area it looks like they are franchising the class out but you can also buy a portable barre and DVD directly from the Cardio Barre site for your own use at home.

Dance Dance Revolution for West Virginia

FitSugar — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:30:00 -0800

Childhood obesity has been a growing problem, and West Virginia has the worst problem in the U.S. - but they've decided to do something to battle the bulge.

Goodbye sweaty gym class, hello Konami's Dance Dance Revolution. They are planning to put one in every one of the public schools to help put a halt to weight gain. I love this idea - I applaud anything that gets kids excited about moving their bodies and staying healthy.

Heck if this 5-year old can hack it, anyone can.

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