Last week while promoting her new reality show Unstapled, the overweight Carnie Wilson felt the need to speak out about the current tabloid obsession with Jessica Simpson’s weight. While appearing on the Dr. Oz show, she said she gets the urge to ‘throw up’ when she hears that Jessica is called fat. She said

“I think Jessica Simpson looks great, and this is why we have a serious problem. [When Jessica gets called 'fat'] it definitely contributes to the problem of weight issues and pressure that women — and now, unfortunately, young girls — feel, the pressure that they have to look a certain way.”

She also said that when the media shows that Jessica has gained for example 20 pounds it’s actually just a real world example and that even at her heaviest she’s actually the weight most women would strive to be. Essentially, Jessica is not fat and nor has she ever been.

While on the Dr. Oz show Carnie also found out that she’s pre-diabetic and that she is labeled as morbidly obese. This was a real wake-up call for Carnie and she’s now more determined than ever to lose the weight.

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At a Jenny Craig press conference Valerie Bertinelli has announced a new fitness goal. Let’s not forget she already lost 40 pounds on Jenny Craig, sported a bikini for People magazine, ran a half-marathon last year and released a fitness DVD. Now, she’s announced she wants to run the Boston Marathon. She said,

“For me, my 2010 goal, believe it or not, is to run the Boston marathon, four days before I turn 50!”

What an inspiration! She’s obviously fit but she’s naturally a little nervous about crossing that finish line. Keep in mind that a full marathon is 26.2 miles. She said,

“I’m a little nervous. I’m a little excited. Just keep your fingers crossed and wish me luck.”

During the press conference she also made a point to congratulate fellow spokespersons Sara Rue and Jason Alexander on their current weight loss accomplishments.

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The Australian Idol judge Ian Dickson was one of the first male celebrities to sign up with Jenny Craig, Jen4Men. Over the weekend he revealed the results of his weight loss having shed approximately 35 pounds in less than six months. He told the Daily Telegraph that he wishes he would have done it sooner. The 46-year-old said,

“I’ve gone through my 30s and most of my 40s with a ridiculous beer gut, man boobs and double chin….You look at yourself (in the mirror) and you realize the only reason I’ve got this big floppy gut and floppy man boobs is that I was just too lazy to do anything about it.”

He’s been working with a trainer twice a week and plays golf three times a week. He said he’s working on his core but not sure if he’s aiming for a six-pack or just some basic sculpting. As for his diet he has given up the potato chips, french fries and the mayonnaise and butter on his sandwiches and instead likes to eat salads and veggies. He does still allow himself a dessert from time to time. He explained,

“I have given up the drink and I’ve given up going out and partying, and now I’ve given up unhealthy food, and sometimes that results in me making the odd extra trip to the desert trolley.”

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Just eight months ago Gossip Girl Kelly Rutherford give birth to her second child and she’s already lost all of the baby weight and she’s back down to her svelte 127-pound figure. She says that a lot of it was nursing and being an active parent but she also had to tone up:

“You can lose weight, but you still need to tone your legs and your tush will still need a lift.”

In order to get that lift the 41-year-old said that she slips on her Reebok Women’s EasyTone Trend Sneaker
and she’ll take the kids and the dog for a walk or simply take a stroll around the park. She explained,

“It’s so easy and comfortable, and it makes a big difference.”

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Celeb Diet Doc…
Forget fancy gym equipment, personal trainers, ab machines etc! Walking is the best exercise for weight loss hands down… just ask Kelly.

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In the upcoming issue of Love Magazine, pop singer Lily Allen reveals that she suffers from body dysmorphia, an anxiety disorder that makes her think she is grotesquely overweight. She said,

“It’s body dysmorphia. I think look like Michelle McManus [pop idol winner 2003].”

Even those these days the 24-year-old is slim she has had times when she’s a bit on the chubby side and it’s been the pressure of working in the music industry that has made her fall victim to this disorder. She told the magazine that when she’s done photo shoots for brands that she’s been told to have a cigarette instead of eat. She also said that the only reason she’s been asked to model for campaigns such as Chanel is because she lost the weight and if it weren’t for that she never would have gotten those modeling gigs. She said,

“Compare me to Kate Moss and all of those supermodels and, yes, I probably am on the podgy side. But in reality I’m fine.”

Most recently, she has put on some weight because of the steroid injections she took for laryngitis but Allen is happy with who she is and is learning to deal with her dysmorphia issues.

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Defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, Dwight Freeney, has been called a lab rat by his Super Bowl final teammates because his dedication to attaining and maintaining specific weight goals has led him to try things that have to yet be scientifically proven.

Currently, Dwight follows the Sare Mellman’s Dietary Progression, a diet that’s based on blood tests and analysis. Every few months the 29-year-old has his blood drawn to determine which foods will work best for his body and for the goals he sets himself and which foods won’t. For example, according to his blood, Dwight should rather eat tomatoes instead of lettuce and pork instead of chicken. Dwight doesn’t eat bananas anymore because it has been blamed for his head-to-toe cramps. Another example of his “weird” diet, a few weeks ago he ate only beef and pinto beans Wednesday to Sunday.

Not even eating out has an effect on this super disciplined footballer. When he goes to a restaurant he brings his food along and instructs the chef on how to prepare it – no oil, no pepper, no garlic, no garnish, no powder and no pan spray.

Dwight also sets weight limits for himself: when he plays against a passing team he makes sure he weighs 262 pounds, but when he plays against a running team he gives himself two cheat days to increase his weight to 267 pounds. Within a matter of days Dwight picks up and drops the 5 pounds, which makes one wonder how healthy his diet really is…

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Kevin Federline went from K-Fed to K-Fat in a matter of weeks, gaining a hefty 240 pounds after his highly-publicized divorce from pop star Britney Spears. The former dancer has since lost the excess pounds after a stint on Celebrity Fat Club, which premiers on VH1 this Monday February 8 at 9pm.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Kevin says he was shocked when he saw the notorious photographs of him on the golf course – he actually thought they were photoshopped!

“When I saw this picture, I did not think that I was that big,” he told the tabloid entertainment TV show. “I thought it was Photoshopped. You know? And, then I realized that I was just letting myself go.”

Kevin jumped at the chance to appear on the reality weight-loss TV show and credits his kids as his main motivation.

“I still ran around with them a little bit but not as much as I do now,” Kevin says in the interview. “It was easier to eat more when they were younger because they weren’t as active. Now all of them want to play sports, hit the T-ball and run around the backyard and ride bikes. I could barely make it up the hill on the side of my house.”

Stay tuned, for the premiere this week!

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Celebrity dietician and motivational speaker Tanya Zuckerbrot believes that you should never sacrifice taste just to lose weight. But with Super Bowl Sunday coming up it’ll be hard to resist all the high-fat foods and stay on the health eating wagon. The author of the The F-Factor Diet: Discover the Secret to Permanent Weight Loss shares her low-calorie recipes for game-time favorites: buffalo wings and potato skins.

Buffalo Chicken Wings
Tanya actually threads chicken breast strips on skewers and then bakes them in spicy buffalo sauce because there’s not much meat on chicken wings.
1. Pour 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 tablespoon corn starch, 2 teaspoons paprika and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in a small pot and heat on the stove top until thickened.
2. Tenderize 2 pounds of chicken breast strips with a fork so the sauce can sink into the meat. Thread the chicken onto skewers.
3. Brush the chicken with the thickened sauce. Place in a casserole dish and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F. Brush the hot chicken with the remaining sauce. Turn and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until done.
Serves: 8
Nutrition Content (per serving): 194 calories, 4 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 2 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 35 g protein, 217 mg sodium

Potato Skins
Potato skins in general are healthy, but it’s all the extra toppings like bacon, cheese and sour cream that turn this dish into a nightmare.
1. Scrub 3 medium potatoes, prick with a fork and bake at 400 degrees F for 40-45 minutes until tender.
2. When cool, slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the inside leaving about a quarter-inch inch shell left.
3. Spray the inside of the potatoes with olive oil and then sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
4. Chop the salmon and top the potatoes with it.
5. Bake about 10 minutes more until the potato begins to brown.
6. Season with a dash of cayenne pepper and top with 4 ounces of smoked salmon.
Serves: 6
Nutrition Content (per serving): 81 calories, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 13 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein, 249 mg sodium

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New research by scientists suggests that the thin air at high altitudes increases an individual’s metabolism and decreases their appetite, even without exercise. The small study found that obese participants who spent time at a weight-loss facility in the mountains lost weight without being put on a diet.

In the study led by Dr. Florian Lippl, of Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich, Germany, 20 obese male participants, each weighing around 230 pounds, first spent a week at low altitudes, then two weeks at a high altitude (8 700 feet above sea level) and finally four weeks at normal altitude. The men were allowed to eat whatever they wanted, but were forbidden rigorous exercise.

Researchers found that at the high altitude participants’ bodies produced higher levels of the “hunger hormone” leptin, which made the men feel fuller. Over the course of the study the men lost on average 3,3 pounds, eating 734 less calories a day at the high altitude.

“With a little humor, I tell my patients now, if they want to take holidays, they should think of mountain holidays [rather] than spending their holidays at the sea,” Lippl told LiveScience.

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Queen Latifah lost over 20 pounds a few years ago while on Jenny Craig and she has successfully kept the weight off. Stars like Kirsty Alley haven’t been so lucky but Queen Latifah has done it by watching what she eats in terms of content and portion size. She told People Magazine,

“I don’t really diet. I kind of keep everything in moderation, exercise and eat right. I eat a lot of vegetables and lean meats, and I drink a whole lot of water.”

The star turns 40 in March but she’s not too worried about it as she’s one who follows the philosophy that you’re only as old as you feel and she said she feels young at heart. She does however have regrets about not losing weight earlier in life. She said,

“I wish I had known more about nutrition and exercise and how really good it could affect you at a younger age. Then I would have kicked it up a lot sooner.”

Overtime the actress has learned some valuable life lessons and these days she’s healthy, fit and happy with her body.

Be sure to watch Queen Latifah co-host a telethon for Haiti on Friday, February 5th airing on BET, VH1, Centric and MTV.

To see if Jenny Craig can work for you like it did for Queen Lafitah get your free Jenny Craig phone consultation here.

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