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[Forum] The 5 Bite Diet

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:00:34 +0000

So after 13 pages on the 5 bite diet , it got shut down! It’s a shame because we had started a really cool little support group. Are any of you out there by any chance? Let’s not drop this!!! It was so motivational! EDITORS NOTE: Comments are now closed on the original 5 Bite Diet entry, as the size of the entry was so big it was causing performance problems. Please continue your discussion below…

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Debunking Time Magazine’s "Why Exercise Won’t Make You Thin"

admin — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:00:45 +0000

TIME Magazine dropped a bomb shell article last week called, “Why Exercise Won’t Make You Thin”. This piece has ignited discussions and debates in blogospheres, talk shows and water coolers alike. I’m hoping to accomplish 2 goals with this entry: Briefly explain why this fluff piece belongs in a magazine that features Jon and Kate (whoever they are), Octomom, and the stars from that literary-turned-box-office disaster, “Twilight.” Set the record straight about exercise and fat loss once and for all (for now, anyway). Continue reading…

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Get JLo’s On-the-Go Workout for Less!

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Fitness , Celebrities and Entertainment Summer is on the horizon, and for many of us, that means increased travel. And, if you don’t plan accordingly, travel can mean that you miss out on your workouts — but you don’t have to. Just make like Jennifer Lopez and bring some lightweight equipment along with you on the road! Lopez’s trainer, Gunnar Peterson , works out his most bootylicious client using the TRX Suspension Trainer . It’s portable and super light — less than two pounds — and, as long as you have a door or another secure point, it’ll work anywhere you go! It’s definitely a cool piece of equipment — Peterson says that Lopez does “push-ups on them, rows, hamstrings — there’s not a body part that you can’t hit using it. It allows you to work with your body weight depending on the angle and how much you pull on it.” However, there are some less expensive options out there when it comes to suspension training, because we don’t all have $150 to throw down on a new piece of equipment, right? Continue reading Get JLo’s On-the-Go Workout for Less!Health | Health | Health

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Scarlett Johansson Defends Her Weight

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Celebrities and Entertainment Tabloids recently report that Scarlett Johansson lost 14 pounds off her 5′3″ frame in preparation for her superhero role in “Iron Man 2.” “If I were to lose 14 pounds, I’d have to part with both arms. And a foot,” the star writes in a a recent Huffington Post column . There you have it — Johansson has not lost a bunch of weight. She might be a bit lighter and a tad more toned, but it has nothing to do with over-the-top training or quick-fix diets, despite what tabloid headlines are accusing. Nope, the 24-year-old is simply eating right and working out. “While training for an upcoming film, I’ve come to this conclusion: chin ups are near impossible and lunges suck,” she confesses her rebuttal. “There is no magic wand to wave over oneself to look good in a latex catsuit. Eating healthy and getting fit is about commitment, determination, consistency and the dedication to self-preservation.” Johansson admits that she’s pumped up her effort to look a certain way for a certain role (she also says she’ll cut back her workouts to 30 minutes per day after filming), but she is appalled that “toilet paper rags” are getting rich by making false claims about her diet and fitness practices. It’s reckless and dangerous, she says. “I would be absolutely mortified to discover that some 15-year-old girl in Kansas City Healthone of these ‘articles’ and decided she wasn’t going to eat for a couple of weeks so she too could ‘crash diet’ and look like Scarlett Johansson.” Health | Health | Health | Health

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Clean Your Kitchen – 12 Items to Trash

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Food and Nutrition Do you call yourself a healthy eater? Love + Blueberries says if a certain 12 items live in your kitchen, you might not be . Do white foods fill your pantry? You know, flour, sugar, white rice and white bread? Sorry, not so healthy. How about boxed cereals, margarine and mayonnaise? If you’ve got these items in stock, a healthy eater you are not. Sadly, there are more — get the full list right here . Happily, if you ditch these demons and make some nutritious swaps (Bev says there are seven foods you should definitely put in your fridge ), then you just might be able to reach healthy-eating status. Health | Health | Health | Health

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The Biggest Loser – Makeovers Hot, Hip Fracture Not

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Fitness , Food and Nutrition , Diet and Weight Loss Week 15 at “The Biggest Loser Couples” started with seven contestants walking into Macy’s for makeovers, now it’s down to six. Finale fever is spiking as hot as Ron’s grip for control of the game. Makeover Week was full of style surprises and heart, tempered by the show’s most serious injury to date. Healthon for upside down BOSU tips, Jillian’s musings on metabolism, a red carpet makeover and one seriously cracked hip. 10-Story High Cable Walk — Loved this challenge, which Tara won in comeback mode for a $25,000 kitchen makeover and restocked fridge. But hey, I used to work on a high ropes course and rock climbing is my middle name. Ron couldn’t complete this challenge, either. No Temptation this week, a good thing considering this season’s track record. Continue reading The Biggest Loser – Makeovers Hot, Hip Fracture Not Health | Health | Health | Health

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That’s Fit Readers Keep Diet Diaries

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Diet and Weight Loss When you’re trying to lose weight or trying to improve your eating habits, a diet diary (or food journal) can be a helpful tool. I wondered if That’s Fit readers keep a diet diary. Here’s what you said: 46 percent of you keep a diet diary every day. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or not, a diet diary is a great way to make sure you’re keeping on track with your healthy eating goals. Reader jmparlan said, “Right now I am using a diet diary every day. It has helped me lose 40 pounds in 25 weeks.” 19 percent of you will keep track of your eating habits for a few days. This isn’t a bad way to go. Even if you only track your eating for three or four days here and there, it can be enough to give you a reality check. 19 percent of you have tried keeping a journal, but never kept it up. A diet diary isn’t an assignment with a due date, it’s merely a tool that can help you get a handle on your eating. Even if you haven’t kept up journaling in the past, give it a try. You may find patterns in your eating habits and be able to make improvements. 16 percent of you don’t keep a diet diary. If you want to give it a try, check out AOL Health’s online diet diary — it’s convenient and easy to use. If you keep a diet diary, leave us a comment and let us know why it works for you.Health | Health | Health

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Diet Like You’re Dancing With the Stars

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Diet and Weight Loss From Cheryl Burke’s perfect back to Edyta Sliwinska’s legs that go for days, it’s not terribly surprising that the professional dancers on “Dancing With the Stars” have rocking bodies. But what I love to see on the show are the celebs who shed pounds and really get in shape while quick stepping and fox trotting . Most of the celebrities on the show are still keeping up with their other jobs. When Cameron Mathison was on the show, he was flying from west coast to east coast in order to be on DWTS and “All My Children.” So how do the stars keep up with the rigorous training schedule and still find time to give their bodies the proper fuel? Many of the celebs rely on a food delivery service called Freshology . Lil’ Kim loves the convenience of the calorie-controlled meals. Past DWTS contestants and Freshology customers include Melanie Brown, Mario Lopez, Marlee Matlin, Laila Ali and Stacy Kiebler. Long before she donned the skimpy DWTS costumes, Denise Richards used the program to shed her pregnancy weight. Even host Samantha Harris has used Freshology’s programs to look great in front of the camera. You might not be dancing on TV, but would you use a food delivery service?Health | Health | Health

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Sore Muscles? Try Some Caffeine

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Fitness , Food and Nutrition OK, I already knew that caffeine could give my running pace a boost (and I haven’t run a race without a cup of coffee to start things off since!), but it turns out caffeine has another benefit — a reduction of post-workout pain. Shoot, I might be more excited about that than I am about running faster! A small study found that fit, young men experienced less soreness after a tough cycling session if they had a dose of caffeine prior to the workout. This held true for both those who habitually ingested caffeine and those who generally avoided it. So, even if you guzzle the java every morning, you might not build up a tolerance, so everyone can enjoy the benefits. Yay! So why does caffeine reduce post-workout muscle soreness? Robert Motl, a professor of kinesiology and community health at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , was one of the researchers involved in the study. He found that caffeine affects a system in the brain and spinal cord involved in pain processing, and, as any athlete knows, less pain can lead to improved performance. Continue reading Sore Muscles? Try Some Caffeine Health | Health | Health | Health

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Calories – Don’t Drink Them

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Food and Nutrition , Diet and Weight Loss Personally, I’d rather eat my calories than drink them. FitSugar finds out this is not such a bad idea and reports that cutting out sugar-sweetened beverages, like sodas and bottled iced tea, seems to have a profound effect on weight loss and weight-loss maintenance. Bottom line: Water is best. If you’re concerned with stretching your dollar (while not stretching your waistline), then we at That’s Fit suggest you invest in a reusable water bottle — it costs nothing after the initial purchase, it’s calorie free, and it will benefit the environment too. Health | Health | Health | Health

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