The inside skinny on celebrity diets and celebrity weight loss…

If you can get past all the shock-jock language such as - you’re a gluttonous pig - you need to exercise you lazy shit - don’t be a pussy - you’ll find that Skinny Bitch offers some good dietary advice. I frankly wasn’t expecting much in the way of sound nutritional advice from the authors who are proudly skinny bitches themselves. Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin are both former models, with Kim holding a degree in holistic nutrition. Continue reading "Skinny Bitch Review"

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I’m sure you’ve heard it before, animal protein is “complete” and plant protein is “incomplete.” Protein is made up of amino acids and 9 amino acids are considered “essential” because they cannot be synthesized by your body and must be derived from the food you eat. Animal protein has been referred to as “complete” because it contains all 9 essential amio acids. Because it is widely believed that plant protein is deficient in some essential amino acids, it has been referred to as “incomplete.” Continue reading "Complete Protein Myth"

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Whoopi Goldberg has been making headlines recently. She not only replaced Rosie O’Donnell on the View, but lost 50 lbs on the LA Weight Loss plan. She tells In Touch that “I was 210 pounds and I got down to 142″ but recently regained some weight to 157 pounds. “I started slacking off, but I’m going back on it. I really like the program. It works for me. I want to get back down to between 145 and 148 lbs. Continue reading "Whoopi Goldberg Drops 50 lbs on LA Weight Loss"

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I have always said one of the keys to successful weight loss is having a plan. Fergie, lead singer of the band Black Eyed Peas, follows in the footsteps of fellow celebs Ricki Lake and Janet Jackson by using a food delivery service to stay on plan. The 5 foot 4 inch singer lost 20 lbs on a personalized meal plan created by her nutritionist, Carrie Wiatt of Diet Designs. Continue reading "Fergie: weight loss and diet"

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Anthony Bourdain, the rebel chef and author of Kitchen Confidential, outs Rachael Ray for her endorsement of Dunkin Donuts in next month’s Outside Magazine.

“She’s got a magazine, a TV empire, all these best-selling books - I’m guessing she’s not hurting for money. She’s hugely influential, particularly with children. And she’s endorsing Dunkin’ Donuts. It’s like endorsing crack for kids.”

Bourdain adds: “I’m not a very ethical guy. I don’t have a lot of principles. But somehow that seems to me over the line. Juvenile diabetes has exploded. Half of Americans don’t have necks. And she’s up there saying, ‘Eat some [bleeping] Dunkin’ Donuts. You look great in that swimsuit - eat another doughnut!’ That’s evil.”

A representative for Ray had this to say, “Anyone who knows Rachael and watches her on TV is aware she promotes balance and moderation, instead of living life in extremes. Her work addressing kids’ and families’ nutritional needs speaks for itself so we respectfully disagree with Anthony’s opinion.” Continue reading "Rachael Ray is a Dunkin Donuts Sellout"

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Katherine Heigl has slimmed down while on the hit series Grey’s Anatomy with the help of celeb trainer Harley Pasternak and his 5 Factor Diet Plan. Katherine’s lunchtime workouts include 25- 50 minute sessions that begin and end with cardio and mix arm, leg and ab moves in between. Her 5 Factor diet plan consists of 5 small meals a day that contain:

1. Lean protein such as turkey
2. Healthy carbs including fruit, veggies and whole grains
3. 5-10 grams of fiber (such as 1 cup of berries or half a cup of cooked veggies)
4. Healthy fats (found in salmon or nuts)
5. Water of tea

Here’s a peek at Katherine’s 5 Factor Diet Plan courtesy of Life and Style magazine: Continue reading "Katherine Heigl’s 5 Factor Diet Plan"

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Kirstie Alley reportedly slimmed down to 145 lbs on Jenny Craig and flaunted her bikini bod on the Oprah show. Despite assertions from her public relations people that she isn’t an ounce over 145 lbs, the National Enquirer speculates that she hasn’t been entirely truthful when it comes to her weight. A nutritionist and fitness expert, Jonny Bowden, is quoted as saying “Kristie is way overweight.” Continue reading "Kirstie Alley’s Weight Gain Cover Up"

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Author of the Ultimate Weight Loss Solution and self described weight loss expert, Phil McGraw is reported to be 250 pounds and 6 foot 4 inches which officially puts him in the obese category. The National Enquirer dishes out some tough love for the “say it like it is” psychologist and self-improvement guru.

“TV Shrink Dr Phil wags his finger and scolds the overweight guests on his talk show. But these days, he might want to start listening to his own advice. The 57- year old Oprah protege preaches that extra flab is a choice. If you’re fat, he says, you have no one to blame but yourself. Now, say insiders, it’s time for the Hollywood doc to get real himself.”

Continue reading "Dr Phil McGraw: Weight Gain"

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During an exciting episode 5 of the Biggest Loser Season 4, I couldn’t help but notice the product placements. Exhibit one is for Nabisco 100 calorie snacks that were peddled by trainer Bob. Sorry Bob, but these snacks are junk food and will cause weight gain, despite the smaller serving sizes. These new smaller portion sizes are a convenient way for food manufacturers to jump on the “weight loss” bandwagon and pay lip service to improving people’s health. But junk food in smaller portion sizes is still junk food. Continue reading "Biggest Loser Hall of Shame"

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Pop singer, Lily Allen slimmed downed from a size 12 to size eight with the help of $600 dollar hypnosis sessions with hypnotist, Susan Hepburn. Says Lily,

“After the hypnotism, I want to go to the gym every day, otherwise I feel really bad. I just want to get more toned and healthy.”

Lily Allen,22, joins fellow celebs, Geri Halliwell, Sarah Ferguson and Sophie Dahl, who have all been treated by hypnotists in an effort to lose weight. Continue reading "Lily Allen: Hypnosis and Weight Loss"

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