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Mariah Looks Great, but Her Diet is "Bleak"

FitSugar — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:15:00 -0700

Dressed in a fabulous purple body-conscious gown, Mariah Carey showed off her newly defined curves at VH1's Save the Music gala. She has slimmed down for the upcoming release of her new album, and it looks like she has been working hard on her "look" as well as her "sound."

She recently discussed her dieting tactics with People. Here are a few details on her diet and exercise regimen:

Diet: Mariah describes her diet as "bleak" and I must say I appreciate her honesty. She limits her food intake mostly to soup and fish prepared "really blandly." Well, she is getting her lean protein, but I don't think a diet of boring food is something anyone can stick to in the long term.

Exercise: Loyal to her trainer Patricia, who lives in St. Barts, Mariah flies her trainer up to NYC for their workouts. Mostly they do water aerobics, which seems somehow appropriate for a trainer that lives in the Caribbean.

There is no chance that Mariah will lose her lovely curves. She told people that she has no desire to be a size zero or a stick figure. I just hope she adds some spice to her diet, because "bleak" is no way to eat.

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Jessica Alba: Not Nearly As Healthy As Reported

FitSugar — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:45:00 -0700

Jessica Alba's figure has been sparking a lot of attention recently. Some people want to know exactly what she is doing to look so good and others want her to eat a hamburger. I thought it was inventive that she was supplementing her workout with a Wii, but turns out that hasn't been for some time now...

For all you who want to know what her workout plan is, well apparently it's pretty limited. People got the scoop on how Jessica ignores the media, doesn't workout but does drink a lot of water:

"I haven't really worked out in two months, but I do like to do yoga. I'm not on a diet."

"I just try to do a good job and keep people entertained with the movies that I do."

So there you have it -- Maybe she's just taking a rather long workout vacation? I am not going to speculate whether or not I feel she is being sincere in her statements, but feel free to let me know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Jessica Simpson Talks Shop, Body Shop That Is

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

We've all been watching as Jessica Simpson tones up using the 5 Factor and she looks great!

We're used to Jessica saying some off the wall things (chicken of the sea anyone?), People.com got the scoop on her recent interview with Harper's Bazaar where she seems to be making perfect sense:

On her butt: One thing that has changed is her body, as she prepares to join the Marines in her upcoming movie, Major Movie Star. "I've started with a trainer, Harley Pasternak," she says. "He's given me a butt, because I have white-girl syndrome. I have to do as many squats as I can to get a little booty. ... I have to be [diligent]. I'm a curvy girl. You don't want to see me not working out."

On her curves: But she's fine with her curves – and she thinks guys are too. She recalls attending a recent fashion party with her friend and hairstylist Ken Pavés and asking him, "Do you think the guys in here are all really looking at all those skinny girls and thinking, Wow, I want to get with her? Or are they looking at the girls with the curves and thinking, Yeah, I want to get with her!"

Simpson, for one, knows where she stands. "Curves are better," she says. "I don't get the whole rail thing. It's not good for your heart, it's not good for your mind; it's emotionally destructive, it really is."

Nice Jessica! I am very impressed with such positive body image messages coming from her. There are more pics of Jess looking fitter than ever at the airport, so

When Does Drew Barrymore Feel Most Beautiful?

FitSugar — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:45:00 -0700

Have I mentioned that I am a big fan of Drew Barrymore? Well, I am. Even more so now because she had a great interview with People.com on being one of the World's Most Beautiful People.

People: When do you feel most beautiful?
DB: Right after I've worked out and I'm sweating all over the place and my face is two different colors of white and red and my hair is half wet, half dry and I look like I'm about to have a heart attack. I feel like I've changed the shape of my body temporarily into something more flexible and strong.
People: How does your diet affect your looks?
DB: If I eat healthy, I feel healthy. If I eat a bunch of crap, I feel like crap. But I can't be disciplined all the time. I love those days where I just pig out and have the biggest breakfast on the planet with all my girlfriends and we talk about the night before.
People: What are you insecure about?
DB: I always wished I were taller [she's 5'4"]. Especially going to concerts – I really can't see! But I am what I am. I'm grateful. I'm not gonna complain.

No wonder CoverGirl wanted Drew, and her fresh outlook on life, to represent them. To see more pics of Drew at her CoverGirl party,

Get the Bod: Jessica Biel

FitSugar — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:31:27 -0800

Jessica Biel's trainer, Jason Walsh has recently revealed to People what this starlet has been doing for the past 8 months to be looking so darn buff.

Jessica Biel’s Workout:

Stretch: One of her favorite warm-ups is the walking lunge. “This stretches the larger leg and glute muscles,” says Walsh. How-to: With feet together, lunge first with right leg. Bring left foot alongside right. Lunge with left. Do 8-10 per leg.
Cardio: “It’s the cardio that leans her out,” says Walsh. After a ½-mile jog, they hit the track for two 200-meter, 150-meter and 100-meter sprints.
Core: “Hanging leg raises don’t build a six-pack, but they flatten,” says Walsh. “Jessica hates them, but she powers through!” How-to: Hanging from a high bar or rings, pull knees up slightly above waist. Do three sets of 15 repetitions.
Plyometrics: “These hurt,” says Walsh of stair jumping. “Even athletes hate them. After Jessica did these the first time, she would’ve punched me if she had the energy.” How-to: Jump from the bottom step of a flight of at least 20 stairs to the third. Keep going, skipping a stair each jump.
Weight Training: “We tend to use lighter weights and do more reps,” he says. “We keep moving, so it becomes a cardio workout too.”
For the waist: They do the Russian Twist. Sit down and lean back slightly. Hold a 5-lb. medicine ball and twist from side to side, 15 twists per side, three reps.
For shoulders/biceps: Stand with knees slightly bent. Hold 10-lb. weights in each hand. Curl to chest. Rotate hands, palms face outward. Press overhead together. Do 3 sets of 10-12 reps.

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