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Brooke Shields on Shape, Talks About Being Out of Shape

FitSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0700

Brooke Shields, despite being a big star, still has her fair share of fitness issues. She knows the importance of staying healthy but understands that life can throw you curve balls. In the October issue of Shape, she opens up about how she overcomes such shake-ups. Here are highlights:

Sure, it’s easy — as Brooke knows — to stick to a healthy eating and regular exercise program when everything is going according to schedule. It’s when your day-to-day routine gets an unexpected shake-up that your skills are put to the test. "I was worried about getting out of shape and gaining weight after the [foot] surgery," says Brooke. "So just as I did with my pregnancies, I decided to go into it at my physical best." For her, that meant ramping up her exercise routine to preemptively drop a few pounds before her operation.

To see what her go-to workout is for dropping a few pounds, just

Trend Alert: Peaches As a Savory Ingredient

YumSugar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:15:40 -0700

This Summer, peaches have moved from being an ingredient in desserts to being the star of savory dishes. From salads to satays, peaches are popping up in places out of the ordinary. I decided to give this trend an experiment by making this roasted vegetable pasta. After all, what better way to celebrate peach season than to center a main course on the beloved stone fruit?

Roasting the peach, as well as the vegetables, makes everything sweeter, and lends a smoky depth to the overall flavor. If you prefer less tart peaches, swap the traditional yellow peach with a white peach. Peaches at the store not looking so great? Ripen them at home. This recipe is great for vegans and vegetarians, but for added protein, toss in sliced chicken breast. To check out the savory peach trend in a scrumptious pasta dish,

Cameron Confesses About Comfort, Keeping Fit And Cows

PopSugarUK — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Cameron Diaz stars on the cover of July's Shape magazine, and lets us in on some of the secrets she has for maintaining her uber-toned body.

An eclectic fitness routine (with the help of a personal trainer) help her overcome the temptation of fries, as well as a habit of halving restaurant portions by taking home half for another meal. Genius!

Here's some excerpts from Cameron's chat:

On being wiser in relationships: “I think I finally know the way love works best. Basically, the most important thing it to really know yourself.”

On being in her 30s:“Everything gets easier when you get older. You have a lot more experience and enough restraint to rethink that impulse to behave a certain way, because you know where it’s going to end. You have a strategy of how to get to a happier place.”
On being single: “I love being alone – I love it! I’m good at it. But not in a weird way, not like leave me alone – it’s just I’m very comfortable by myself.”
Her secret to looking so good for her age: “I hike, snowboard and surf. I admit I do hire a personal trainer as well, but for me working out is a big part of keeping mind and body together."

For more from Cameron on her diet and how cows factor into her plans for the future, just

LC Shows Off Her Shape, Brody's Address Book

PopSugar — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:15:35 -0800

Lauren Conrad happily modeled yellow and purple bikinis for the January issue of Shape magazine in which she chalked her toned physique up to frequent small meals, working out, eating lots of veggies and fish. Pretty standard, though she does say that her cute exercise wardrobe is what kicked her into high gear. The real juicy stuff is from last night's episode (before next week's shocking! Season! Finale!). Check out how well you were paying attention to all the d-r-a-m-a with Geek's tech quiz, Fab's fashion quiz, and Bella's beauty quiz. My real question is — do you think the girls from Brody's contacts (like Brittany Canada Whore and Brittany Platinum Blonde Miami) knew who they were by the nicknames in last night's episode?

What's Your Favorite Health Magazine?

FitSugar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

I love reading health magazines. They're perfect for long car rides, flights, or just when I'm sitting on the couch on a Sunday. They've got great tips on new exercises and recipes, and I love the motivational stories that inspire me to keep working out. Everyone has their favorite health mag, so what's yours?

Get Fit For the Trail This Fall

FitSugar — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:30:00 -0700

A new online tool that I think is super cool is FitForTheTrail.com, a customized training program designed by Shape and Men's Health to provide you with the endurance, energy and strength you need to hit the trails (on dry land or snow) this fall and winter.

Basically, all you need to do is sign up for the free, yes I said free, account. It takes a little while to create your profile, but after you've finished you'll receive your very own personalized training program based on your very own preferences. It's pretty easy to use and is designed to ease you into being ready, in just four weeks. The great part? This means you won't be told to run two hours on your first day of training (or ever really), which should help reduce the soreness factor.

I especially love that you are able to choose which kind of training you would like to engage in (weights or no weights) as well as how many days per week you want to train. You also get to pick which sport (hiking, snowboarding, etc.) you want to train for so you can get the most bang for your buck (er, not buck cause it's free, but you get the idea). So sign up to get training today!

More Hilary Duff and Her Firm Up Moves

FitSugar — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:00:00 -0700

Puppies and Pilates seem to be making Hilary Duff happy these days. Ever since her appearance in Shape Magazine, a lot of folks are getting interested in Pilates.

Luckily for us, I've gotten my hands on Hilary’s best three firm-up moves created by Viveca Jensen (V Pilates), published in the August '07 issue of Shape:

Leg raises with a band: Tie the ends of a resistance band together to make a small circle (about 12 inches in diameter), loop it around your ankles, and lie on your right side with your legs extended; use your left arm in front of you for balance. Lift your left leg up as high as you can and lower until the band is just barely taut. Do 6 sets of 8 reps per side. “This is great for the butt and outer thighs,” says Jensen.
Bridge with the ring: To target your inner thighs, lie face up with knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and place a Pilates ring (aka Magic Circle) between your legs just above your knees (so the pads rest against your legs). Lift your hips so your body is aligned from knees to shoulders and squeeze the ring 16 times. Lower hips, then raise them again and squeeze 8 times. Finally, lift and lower pelvis 16 times while pressing legs against the ring. Repeat series 3 times.
Leg raises with a ball: Lie face up with legs extended straight up. Place a stability ball between ankles. Without rocking, raise and lower hips. Do 3 sets of 8 reps. “Hilary loves this because it really works the lower abs,” says Jensen.

Want to see the moves in action? Then check out Shape to see Jensen doing the exercises.

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New Member of the Ab-alicious Club: Hilary Duff

FitSugar — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:45:00 -0700

We know that Hilary Duff loves Pilates, but now we get to see the pay off of all that ab work. Hilary shows off her bikini body in the upcoming issue of Shape. Yep, she is the cover girl for August.

Here are a few of her health secrets:

Exercise: Pilates, swimming and treading water, which helps her "firm up." She believes a workout shouldn't be boring or overly strenuous, and Pilates definitely fills those requirements.
Diet: Lots of protein, lots of veggies and oatmeal for breakfast. Hilary believes in finding a healthy mix and making trade offs. It is OK to eat your favorite foods, like dessert, but only after skipping the pre-dinner bread basket.
Health: When she turned 16, Hilary decided to get in shape and get healthy. She is part of the Stay fit. Eat right. Looking good, California campaign, which is dedicated to bringing healthy food to school cafeterias across California.

Hilary turns 20 in September but her healthy philosophy sounds levelheaded and wise:

Stay healthy, eat healthy, eat what is good for your body and what gives you energy -- and feed your sweet tooth every once in a while. That is the best way to go.

Thanks, Hilary. I couldn't have said it better myself.

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