Ask any man what makes a woman sexy, and you’ll hear one word above all: Confidence.
And sometimes that meansundoing some recent damageand getting back into the shape you love the most.
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“As my husband Kev always says, having curves is what makes us girls.
He fell for me when I was forty pounds heavier and often says that he misses those extra pounds.
My formerExtraco-host, Mario Lopez, concurs that girls with curves catch his eye more often, too.
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“Then I developed the plan that I outline inThe EveryGirl’s Guide to Diet and Fitness.
And 25 percent can be splurges.
You have to earn your cupcake!”
“Use common sense, make small changes, reduce plate size and portion size, and breathe.
Never eat out of emotion.
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you might have a cookie or piece of pizza.
You cannot beat yourself up or binge.”
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Tip:“I don’t deprive,” says Frankel.
“Add high-volume foodspureed vegetable soups, dark green salads, and green vegetablesbut make them taste good.
And I’ll have dark chocolate with nuts or black licorice as a treatsweets in small quantities.”
They Take a Moment to Be Grateful
“I don’t look at exercise as a chore.
I look at it as something I get to do.
I am grateful that I can move my body in that way,” Cameron Diaz explained toUSA Today.
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Tip:Fitness experts agree that Diaz’s approach to fitness can aid weight loss.
“Doing so completely changes the energy of your workouts and can inspire you to push yourself harder.”
So I had to make it fun.
I started wearing cute outfits and putting on a little bit of makeup.
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Tip:Dread going to the gym from time to time like Osbourne?
Totally normalwe all have days like that!
Not sure where to score the best duds?
“You don’t feel bad about yourself when you get fat.
You get fat when you feel bad about yourself.
Mindf*ck!”
Her book is devoted to conquering food guilt and shame, backed by the latest science.
(Can you imagine how bad that might make you feel afterward?)
But one group was given a lesson in self-compassion first.
‘I hope you won’t be hard on yourself,’ the instructor said.
Both groups of women were then asked to taste test candies from large bowls.
Most women ate some of the donuts and candies.
“I saw changes immediately,” she reports.
This easy a.m. ritual works on two levels.
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She just thinks ahead so she can workout on the go.
“I take eight-pound weights with me whenever I’m staying in a hotel,” she toldInStyle.
“It’s always good to do arm exercises when you’re watching television or talking on the phone.
Aniston also says she incorporates Pilates, resistance circuits and yoga into her routine.
Doing the same workout all the time doesn’t aid weight loss, and clearly, Jen knows this.
By constantly mixing up her routine, she ensures her body stays challenged and her progress never stalls.
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The 48-year old Golden Globe winner and mom of three looks amazing.
And we’re sharing the recipe!
JULIA’S SALAD
Serves 4
SALAD INGREDIENTS
15 oz.
Then, rinse well under cold water until foam no longer appears.
After the beans have drained, place them in a serving bowl.
STEP 2In a small bowl, mix together the first three ingredients for the dressing.
Next, slowly whisk in olive oil until dressing has emulsified.
STEP 4Mix in feta and walnuts, season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.
And, they rave, it worked.
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So how much dough do you have to drop to feel as fly as Bey?
A cool $600 for the whole 22-day reboot.
They Make Their Own Food
Most celebs are content simply sharing their diet secrets with their fans.
Others, however, want their fans to eat just like them, too.
Gwyneth Paltrow, the reigning queen of clean eating, is following in Bey’s footsteps.
It’s also about me being able to settle the inflammation fire that is in so many bodies.”
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Tip:Paltrow isn’t imagining it.
Listening to your favorite beats really can make your workout seem like less of a drag.
“They also have tons of antioxidants that help slow down the aging process.”
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In one 90-day trial, rats fed a blueberry-enriched diet had leaner bellies than the control group.
Luckily for Chrissy Teigen AKA Mrs. John Legend, this is one of her strong suits.
After theSports Illustratedswimsuit model’s food blogDelushioustook off, she signed a publishing deal for her very own cookbook.
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Her recipes are on point!
Take Teigen’s Prosciutto Avocado Toast, for example.
STEP 2Smash avocado with black pepper to taste until it’s a spreadable consistency.
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Smear avocado mixture on top of prosciutto.
STEP 3Pile on the onions and tomato slices.
Top with black pepper, to taste.
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Tip:Experts agree this is a smart move.
“Water may just be the best pre-workout supplement when you’re looking to shed weight.
She’s not alonetest panelists onZero Belly Dietlost up to 16 pounds in 14 days.
“I literally fuel my body every day with these powerful green guys.
And, why not?
Soybeans pack a big punch when it comes to health benefits.
They are low in calories, rich in essential amino acids and a good source of fiber.
And Oatmeal
“Oatmealor oat bran is warm comfort food for me.
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One of my favorite additions is protein powder.
I mix it with my oats to make ‘proatmeal.”
Victoria Viola, NYC-based, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer.
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Oatmeal is just one resistant starch, a form that makes your body work harder to digest your food.
(That means you burn more calories!)
you could change the starch in pasta to be more resistant simply by popping it in the fridge.
Lo and 50 Cent.
“This delicious fruit helps replenish depleted glycogen stores and refuels my tired muscles.
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It’s also loaded with citrulline, an antioxidant that converts to L-arginine once it’s in the body.
They Order The Big Mac
Supermodel Heidi Klum is often photographed with fellow celebs and fashionistas.
But as it turns out, her true BFF is more interested in deep frying than fashion or fame.
That’s right, Klum, a.k.a.
“I was starving and running late so I orderedMcDonald’s,” the 42-year-old mother of four said.
“I love it!
That weird pickle in there.
Who knows [if it’sreallya pickle] but I love it I’m loving it!”
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Just one look at her crazy-fit post-baby bod and it’s evident she’s doing something right!
“They definitely eat whatever I’m eating,” says The Hills alum.
Most moms out there would probably agree that this gives Cavallari some serious bragging rights!
@lenadunhamsporting her@sakaralifecooler bag in NYC!
Sakara will set followers back up to $99 a day, depending on the plan they purchase.
Luckily, you don’t have to earn a supermodel salary to look like one.
you could easily follow the diet philosophy at home without becoming an official Sakara client.
The more energetic you are, the more active you’re apt to be.
More movement = more calories burned.
While eating fat to get skinny might sound counterintuitive, science backs it.
Cheat
Sakara will only deliver food for five of the seven days of the week.
This is also good for your sanity and overall diet willpower, since you’ll feel less deprived.
She’s rocking a tight black dress without an ounce of post-baby chub in sight.
How has Lively managed to get into such terrific shape just five months after becoming a new mom?
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:The more muscle you have, the more calories you burnno matter what you’re doing.
Aim to incorporate someproteininto every meal and snack throughout the day to keep your metabolism humming!
They Find A Workout Buddy
In the Kardashian family dictionary, the worddiscretionsimply doesn’t appear.
For example: How do they stay in such great shape, especially after having kids?
One key has been working out with friends.
Kourtney posted a photo of her and a friend flexing some serious guns.
And the longer you sweat, the more quickly you’ll reach your goals!
“It can make it easier to stick with your healthy eating regimen for the long haul.”
Other findings suggest that adding a cinnamon to starchy meals may help ward off insulin spikes and control appetite.
The 27-year-old singer is noticeably slimmer than at the beginning of her career.
And it’s clearly working.
They Do This J Lo.
Lo, female stars were lean and wiry.
Best Butt Ever workout from Jay Cardiello, the celebrity trainer who helped J.Lo build her devastating derriere.
If moving from one exercise right into the next seems overwhelming, fear not!
Cardiello suggests taking a one minute breather in between the two circuits to recover.
Go through the full workout three days per week to get your best butt everin no time!
FIRST CIRCUIT
Pendulum Swings
Begin in a traditional push-up position.
Your hands should be directly underneath your shoulders and your legs should be fully extended behind you.
Be sure to keep your eyes focused toward the ground.
Bring your right knee under your navel and then out toward your right side in one swift motion.
Continuing repeating until time is up, then switch to the left side.
Modification:Perform the exercise on on all fours with knees hip-width apart.
Then, brace your core and jump both feet to the outside of your right hand.
Repeat this exercise sequence as quickly as possible until time is up.
Modification:If you start getting tired, slow the pace of the exercise sequence.
Rest for 60-seconds before starting the second circuit.
Push up through your toes so they are elevated beneath you.
Twist your torso so your toes and bellybutton are pointing toward the ceiling.
Your leg should be fully extended.
Reach your right hand to your left foot until they touch.
Return to starting position and repeat on the other side.
Continue alternating sides back and forth.
Return to the lunge position and repeat.
Continuing this movement until time is up, then switch sides.
Your hands should rest firmly on your hips.
Brace your core and descend the hips down toward the floor until your right knee forms a 90-degree angle.
In one explosive movement, jump your front foot as far to the right as possible.
Continue jumping to the left and right for thirty seconds.
Modification:If you start getting tired, slow the pace of the exercise sequence.
If you need more of a challenge, increase your rate of exertion.
