Archive for April, 2009

Weekend Fit Links

April 24, 2009, Posted by adreeza at 5:28 pm

        Idol Judge Dishes On Her Eating Disorder (Fit Celeb) Justin Timberlake Will Climb Kilimanjaro To Support Clean Water (Healthy Hollywood)  Where Do Your Sweeteners Fall On The Glycemic Index? (Fit Sugar) Secret Recipes From The “Biggest Loser” Nutritionist (Daily Spark) Chase The Stress Away With These Quick Exercises (About.com)

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Get Inspired – Yoga Grandma Still Fit At 83

April 24, 2009, Posted by adreeza at 8:00 am

        I don’t know many people that can do these poses in their 20′s, 30′s and 40′s; let alone their 80′s!   These pictures will shock and amaze you!  This just goes to show you that physical fitness has no age limit!  The nimble grandmother can really pull some shapes and with her set hair [...]

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What Size Is Your Favorite Star?

April 23, 2009, Posted by adreeza at 12:00 pm

      If the camera adds 10 pounds; then what size are the stars in reality?   At my favorite spa in Hollywood I sat waiting to get my all too rare facial.  Out walked a very thin blond.  As I glanced down at my magazine I did a double take and realized that the star [...]

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Save The World – Be Thin

April 23, 2009, Posted by adreeza at 8:00 am

       With everyone “going green;” why not do your part and help the environment by being thin.  It turns out that being over weight contributes to global warming.  Who would have thought that being thin could change the world???!!        Researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine published a study showing [...]

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Healthy Snack Option – Dried Peas

April 22, 2009, Posted by adreeza at 12:00 pm

      If you have trouble avoiding snack  foods at night or during the day then it’s time you tried dried peas.  Sure, it sounds gross but the carbs from the peas seem to hit the spot!  They are usually lightly salted and in some cases baked.  They also provide your body with vegetable protein.  [...]

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The Fast Food Police – Is It A Waste Of Time?

April 22, 2009, Posted by adreeza at 8:00 am

       We always want to protect children, whether is from abuse, toxic fumes, drugs, alcohol or other dangers.  Who would have ever thought that we would need to protect them from something that was supposed to nourish their bodies and help them grow; FOOD has now become the enemy.   With the rate of childhood obesity [...]

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Jukari Hollywood’s Next Fitness Craze

April 21, 2009, Posted by adreeza at 12:00 pm

       Cirque du Soleil  is known for it’s artistic expression of life and for it’s outstanding interpretation of the human body.  The performers in these shows have not an ounce of fat on their body!  It’s no secret that the moves that these artists perform are far beyond the average person’s ability.  If you’ve [...]

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Swing Sets Aren’t Just For Kids Anymore

April 21, 2009, Posted by adreeza at 8:00 am

       Most people can remember playing on swing sets as kids.  Personally, I even remember that we got ours at “Toys R Us” and my dad put it together himself.  No matter what your memories are of your swing set I bet you never used it like this!          At the gym and [...]

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Fit Words

April 20, 2009, Posted by adreeza at 9:20 pm

    “It’s more than about the way you look. It’s about a lifestyle makeover…lengthening your life, being a healthy person, feeling good. And the looking good aspect? That’s just a bonus of feeling good(source).” ~ Kelly Ripa         

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Could Your Low Carb Diet Get You A DUI?

April 20, 2009, Posted by adreeza at 12:00 pm

        In the fitness industry we tell people to do “moderate carbs” not“no carbs.”  However, there is always a select few that love to do severely low carb, to no carb diets.  Severely low carbohydrate intake (over a long period of time) can put you into Ketosis.  Low carb diets can cause your body [...]

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