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Katy Perry Preps for World Tour with Diet and Exercise

Posted by on Jan 29, 2011 in Fitness, Nutrition | 1 comment

So how does one prepare for a World Tour? If you are Katy Perry, who is scheduled for her 95-date “California Dreams” tour, you prepare by starting on a strict diet and exercise routine. Katy Perry’s Diet Katy started a diet that consists of eating healthy meals – with the occasional splurge. “I’m on a meal plan, which absolutely sucks — but on Sundays I get to have a cheat day where I go buck wild and eat In-N-Out Burger”. Katy Perry’s Exercise After Katy enjoys her weekly splurge, the 26 year old singer is making sure she doesn’t just stay still after enjoying a burger. Katy definitely keeps herself very busy, stating “I feel like I’m training for the Olympics!”. There’s a reason that weekly splurge isn’t effecting her too much… “I’ll work out, go to a vocal...

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Miranda Kerr’s Natural Birth

Posted by on Jan 22, 2011 in Baby, New Mom | 1 comment

Let’s face it, celebrities aren’t always known for being the best role models…but Supermodel Miranda Kerr is an inspiration to all women when it comes to being a healthy new Mom. Natural Birth She may be known as being a petite supermodel, but I recently learned that Miranda Kerr is one tough woman! Miranda made the decision to have a natural birth, which means that she didn’t use any pain medication while she gave birth to her son, Flynn. Miranda explains that she had a long and “difficult labour”, but with the help and encouragement from her supportive husband, Orlando Bloom, she was able to make it through the entire birthing process just fine. The happy couple welcomed their baby boy on January 6th 2011, who weighed a healthy 9 pounds and 12 ounces. Wow! I just keep thinking...

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Benefits of Interval Training

Posted by on Jan 17, 2011 in Fitness, Weight Loss | Comments Off on Benefits of Interval Training

We all know that exercise is essential for controlling blood sugar, normalizing insulin levels, and getting or staying in shape. There are different techniques that can help you exercise, and Interval Training is one of them. What is Interval Training? Rather than just doing cardiovascular exercise, Interval Training is a type of physical training which involves bursts of high intensity work and then followed by periods of lower intense workouts. Interval Training can be used with different types of exercise methods, such as running, stair climbing or cycling. Most adults should be able to handle this type of exercise, but if you have a known heart condition, you should see a doctor (cardiologist) first to give you the clear to start incorporating Interval Training into your exercise routine. How to Incorporate Interval Training During your Exercise: 1)  Choose an...

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The Most Dangerous Diets

Posted by on Jan 6, 2011 in Nutrition, Weight Loss | Comments Off on The Most Dangerous Diets

There are so many diets out there; it’s hard to choose which one is right for you. I’ve noticed that, in general, diets can be classified into “types”. I’ve listed a couple of these diet types to avoid. Why? They are among the most dangerous diets out there; and chances are, you are on one of them right now. The Junk Food Diet There are plenty of unhealthy ways to lose weight, and a Junk Food Diet is one of the worst ways you can lose weight. The concept is simple. As long as you consume fewer calories, you can eat unhealthy food and still lose weight. A fairly new diet is the Ice Cream diet.  The rationalization is that ice cream is a dairy product and has calcium in it. If you have enough calcium you won’t store extra...

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Kim Kardashian loses 10 lbs in 2 weeks

Posted by on Jan 1, 2011 in Fitness, Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss | Comments Off on Kim Kardashian loses 10 lbs in 2 weeks

Kim Kardashian has put on some weight since she started to live in New York City a couple of months ago. According to the latest issue of Life & Style Magazine, Kim Kardashian was able to lose 10 lbs in just 2 weeks! Kim Kardashian goes Old School She was able to lose the extra weight by some good old fashioned exercise! She kicked up her routine by doing lots of cardio, weight lifting, and even an intense boot camp routine. Kim Kardashian said “My mom always taught us, like, no matter if you’re skinny, no matter if you’re fit, you always need cardio. Go on walks. Walk on the treadmill. Run. You need stuff to get your heart healthy.” I am proud of Kim for hitting the gym to shed her extra weight! Kim Kardashian’s Diet Kim is...

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Dieting for the Royal Wedding

Posted by on Dec 27, 2010 in Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss | 1 comment

Getting Camera-Ready for the Royal Wedding All of the buzz these days seem to be about the soon-to-be Princess Kate Middleton and her family. The questions from the public are “Who is she?” and “What’s her family like?”. The newest question that everyone wants to know is how Kate’s mom, Carole Middleton, will get camera-ready for her daughter’s big Wedding day. According to People.com, Carol Middleton has been doing The Dukan Diet by Dr. Pierre Dukan. The Dukan diet consists of four stages which dieters are able to select from a total of 100 foods; 72 foods which are high in protein, and the other 28 foods are different types of vegetables you can choose from. The Dukan Diet’s Celeb Status Carole Middleton is not the only one who is crediting the Dukan Diet to their weight loss. The...

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How you can prepare for Pregnancy

Posted by on Aug 19, 2010 in Parenting, Pregnancy | 4 comments

If you have the luxury of planning for your pregnancy, here are some helpful tips to get ready for pregnancy. Visit your Doctor or Midwife It’s a good idea to visit with your Doctor or midwife before you try to get pregnant to discuss relevant medical concerns, your pregnancy plan, and answer any questions you may have. If there is any health concerns, they will be able to help you prepare your body for Pregnancy. Healthy eating habits You shouldn’t be on a “diet” per se while you are pregnant, but before, during, and after your pregnancy you should have a healthy, balanced diet. If you are eating a lot of fried or sugary foods, you should start eliminating them out of your regular eating habits as soon as possible. You should focus on eating healthy food, not only...

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Get rid of Acne – Naturally!

Posted by on Aug 12, 2010 in Beauty | 3 comments

Acne is one of those horrible things that seems to haunt us during our teen years. Finally, here’s some information teens and adults can put to use for clear and healthy skin! Get rid of Acne What actually causes acne? This is a great debate, and you can have acne for several reasons. Here are some common causes of Acne, and how you can get rid of it. •Wash your face before you go to bed – This seems like an obvious technique to prevent and get rid of acne, but it must be said! If you want to get rid of acne, you must wash your face before you go to bed, especially if you wear make-up. When you wash your face with your cleanser, rinse your face with warm water (this opens up your pores and gets...

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