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Spice Up Your Sex Life With KAMA Movement

FitSugar — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:18:48 PDT

Forget the pole and stiletto heels, because your body is the only tool required for the sensual KAMA Movement workout. For ladies only, KAMA is a sexy and erotic workout that targets the lower pelvic region in order to increase libido, open the hips, and help women gain more self-confidence. Developed by Miss Canada runner-up Halyna Skrypnyk and physician Dr. Melissa Hershberg, KAMA Movement is all about releasing your inhibitions while toning and strengthening the troublesome fat zone for most women that includes the hips, buttocks, thighs, and lower abdomen.

The exercises are as sultry as the name implies. KAMA is Sanskrit for pleasure, sexual fulfillment, sensual gratification, and pleasure of the senses. Centered on basic dance steps that emphasize hip thrusts, circles, and tilts, KAMA allows women to discover and/or reawaken their feminine strength and mystique. At KAMA classes, you'll be greeted in a romantic candle-lit room, dance to a mixture of hip-hop and sensual Eastern music, and gratify yourself with a dark chocolate kiss after class.

So get ready to release all your inhibitions. We're demystifying these hip opening exercises with Michelle Opperman, certified KAMA instructor at Crunch Fitness in San Francisco, who shares with us the basics of KAMA Movement.

Tips on How to Keep It Off

FitSugar — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 PDT

So you've lost the weight, congrats! I wish I could tell you that the battle is finally over but unfortunately keeping the weight off after you've lost it can be just as tough. Here are a few basic tips from Bonnie Taub-Dix, a registered dietitian in New York City and a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association on how to keep weight off once you've lost it:

Allow yourself a weight-gain range of 3-5 pounds without panicking. When you’re at the lower end of your range, give yourself a little freedom to enjoy some of your favorite foods. If your weight goes up another pound or two, then you’ll need to pull in the reins again to keep yourself within your desired range.
Find a consistent tool to help you stay in touch with your body weight. You can weigh yourself on a scale daily or one or two days a week. I prefer weighing Fridays and Mondays - a way to control weekend splurges when overeating is most common. Or you can use an article of clothing, such as a pair of your favorite skinny pants, that will become your frame of reference. Try them on the last day of each month. Clothing doesn’t lie (and don’t try to blame the dry cleaner for shrinkage!).
Get rid of “fat” clothes that are too big on you and no longer fit. Why would you ever want to fit into that size again? Dress the body you have.

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Need Motivation? Get to Your Happy Weight

FitSugar — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:30:00 PST

I recently came across this great little slide show on Glamour.com about real women and how they got to their "happy weights" - a weight that they were finally happy with themselves about. I loved it because it's just one of those things that you read and it makes you feel good. It's not about being rail thin; it's about being healthy. It's refreshing to see that these women had found happiness in their body images, giving hope for all of us who are not quite there yet. Here's an exerpt:

My Happy Weight: 140 pounds
“Last spring, I changed my diet and started working out five times a week. It was a personal victory-I’ve never felt stronger.” -Jocelyn Cooley, 38, 5’2”

Scroll through all the slides - if you're like me, you'll get that "Hey, I can do that too" attitude, which is a fabulous way to start the new year.

Do you have a "happy weight"? If so, feel free to share it in the comments section below.

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The Incredible, Edible Egg Now Helps With Weight Loss

FitSugar — Tue, 01 May 2007 09:30:00 PDT

Here's a reason to get up just a little bit earlier to fix yourself some eggs tomorrow...

A new study presented at Experimental Biology 2007 has found that eggs, when eaten for breakfast, can help a dieter lose weight. Even more than that, the study found that overweight women who ate two eggs for breakfast at least five days a week for 8 weeks (as part of a low-fat diet with a 1,000 calorie reduction): Lost 65 percent more weight, had 83 percent greater reductions in waist circumference and reported greater improvements in energy levels than their dieting counterparts who consumed a bagel breakfast of the same calories. Personally, I was sitting here saying well of course because a bagel has a whole lot more calories than an egg, however in the study, the egg and bagel breakfasts not only provided the same amount of calories, but also the same weight mass. Now I am convinced.

Fit's Tip: Worried that eggs will raise your cholesterol? Then think about switching to Omega-3 eggs.

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The Best Life Diet Challenge Starts

FitSugar — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:30:00 PST

Bob Greene, Oprah's trainer and author of The Best Life Diet is getting several lucky people in shape for The Best Life Weight Loss Challenge and you can follow along and get in shape too!

Before you get started, Bob wants you to ask yourself these questions:

Why am I overweight?
Rather than "I don't have time to make healthy food" or "I have to eat out a lot," recognize the feelings that lead you to overeat. For example, you're really anxious about work and ice cream calms you down. Or, your husband is emotionally distant and eating fills the void.

Why do I want to lose weight?
If you say, "To look better," push further to ask, "Why?" Maybe you're afraid your significant other will leave you for someone prettier. But what does that mean about your relationship? Maybe you're trying to meet someone. Fine, but are there other changes you should be thinking about? After all, it's not only thin women who have partners. When people think that getting thinner will make them happy only to find it doesn't, it almost always leads to the misuse of food and a return to being overweight.

Why have I been unable to maintain weight loss in the past?
Think back to the trigger that turned you from staying on a healthy program to eating out of control. Was the diet too rigorous? Did your spouse think you would fail? Many people have a core belief that they're not meant to be happy and so they continually find ways to sabotage themselves. Figuring out what drives you to relapse is the beginning of success.

Watch Oprah tomorrow, February 22nd, to learn more about the participants, the Best Life and the challenge.

American I"doll": Carrie Underwood

FitSugar — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 09:02:56 PST

Carrie Underwood has been in the limelight ever since winning American Idol last season. Turns out that becoming an Idol is working out just nicely for her as she has a booming career, a cute new man and a slender new body.

How did she slim down? Underwood has claimed that she maintains a healthy diet by eating vegetarian and staying away from junk food, pizza and traditional southern fare. Typically you'll find her eating veggie burgers, soy-based sausages and the occasional protein bar.

Underwood does not claim to be a workout guru. While she does have a TreadMill, she doesn’t have a trainer and she will swim whenever she finds the time. Underwood also credits slimming down to, "Bouncing around on-stage," which is definitely a workout in itself.

I have always thought that Carrie looked great from the beginning of her career and that she did not need to lose weight, but I do applaud her for getting healthy during such a hectic time in her life. Cutting out the junk food is a great start for anyone looking to get healthier in 2007!

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Do You Take 10 Pounds Off With That?

FitSugar — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 17:03:11 PST

Sometimes when you think you've seen it all, a new product comes up and trumps that thought.

Coffee Slender is a new coffee that claims it helps people to lose weight by lowering blood sugar levels after meals. The makers claim that the active ingredient Svetol reduces the amount of carbohydrate that is turned into this excess blood sugar.

I am always skeptical of these miracle weight loss drinks, like Coke's Enviga, but some people love this kind of thing. So if you'd like to try it, take the quiz on Coffee Slender's website for a free sample.

My Virtual Model

FitSugar — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:30:00 PST

Working hard at losing (or gaining) those few extra pounds and want to get an idea of how you're going to look when you've reached your goal?

The things you can do online never cease to amaze me. My Virtual Model is this cool site that allows you to basically create a virtual you. The best is that you can dress yourself up in clothing from participating retailers.

Pretty cool! Here is mine:

What do you think -- Does it look like me? To do your own Virtual Model, go here.

Healthy Dose Link Time: Adele Talks Body Image

Susi May — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:38:27 PST

Adele answers her critics and talks body image and cleavage - Blisstree
Before your workout, to eat or not? - Real Simple
Get inspired by celeb before and after weight-loss pics - Shape
Get a leg up! Three steps to stronger thighs - HuffPost Health and Fitness
SFO just got a little more chill: yoga room opens at airport - Newser
A handful of ways to lose weight at Walmart - Prevention
Submit your best asana to be in the pages of the magazine - Yoga Journal
Get the skinny on weight-loss supplements - Health

Reese Witherspoon Works Out Just to Stay Healthy

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:43:11 PST

At 36, Reese Witherspoon always looks amazing. Strong, sculpted, lean, yet feminine. How does Reese do it? She told Us Weekly:

"I work out all the time anyway just to stay healthy. I don't believe in crash dieting or anything like that."

From yoga sessions to running, this Oscar-winning actress loves to get her sweat on. Regular exercise offers a slew of health benefits, including improved sleep, increased energy and brain function, a happier mood, a stronger immune system, and prevention of health issues like heart disease and diabetes. But not everyone loves exercise, and some just use it as a weight-loss tool. What about you?