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Have You Ever Been on a Revenge Diet?

FitSugar — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:30:00 -0800

After enduring harsh criticism from the media about her curvier than usual figure, Jessica Simpson appeared on the cover of OK! magazine with the headline "I Will Lose 20 Lbs in 8 Weeks!" The mag is calling it her "revenge diet" against her body critics and sources said that it will be easier for Jessica to achieve her goal when her stressful tour has ended.

It's important for us to feel good about ourselves no matter what other people are saying, but I can understand how tough criticism would get under someone's skin to the point of wanting some kind of "revenge." Hopefully, Jessica's motivation is something more than wanting to slim down for critics. I have heard of revenge diets, but generally the goal is to get revenge on an ex-boyfriend rather than the media at large. I have seen video chronicling muscular abs inspired by a bad breakup, so I am wondering . . .

Happy Hour: Protos Ribera de Duero

partysugar — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:57:33 -0700

According to Life & Style magazine, the latest diet trend in Hollywood doesn't involve loading up on carbs or eating in the zone. It's much simpler and in my opinion, much more fabulous. It's the Red Wine Diet and the secret to Jessica Simpson's weight transformation. Lucky for me, I love red wine and already drink it on a regular basis! If you want to give this new diet a try and need a wonderful red, why not try Spain's Protos Ribera de Duero? It's fun to experiment with new wines from lesser known regions. With its velvety finish, complex aromas, and dark cherry color, this wine pairs nicely with a small portion of steak, a carving of lean pork, or slice of pizza.

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Morning Links - Josh Duhamel Denies Affair With Stripper

PopSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:30:52 -0800

Josh Duhamel denies having an affair with an Atlanta stripper - PopEater
Victoria's Secret announces the new Angels - Fashionologie
Anna Wintour is now a presidential appointee - Gawker
Dennis Hopper is staying positive about his cancer treatment - TMZ
Carrie Underwood loves her boyfriend so much - Us Weekly
Jessica Simpson and Dolly Parton tweet about their common interests - Celebitchy
Tyra Banks is not a fan of diets - ICYDK
Accused Seacrest stalker pleads not guilty - Fox 411
Kirstie Alley readies for an A&E show - Lifeline Live
Angelina and Shiloh apparently shop at The Gap - Wonderwall
Simon Cowell makes a charitable donation - I'm Not Obsessed
Nicole Kidman overshares about her sex life in British GQ - The Blemish

Jessica Simpson Talks Shop, Body Shop That Is

FitSugar — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:00:00 -0700

We've all been watching as Jessica Simpson tones up using the 5 Factor and she looks great!

We're used to Jessica saying some off the wall things (chicken of the sea anyone?), People.com got the scoop on her recent interview with Harper's Bazaar where she seems to be making perfect sense:

On her butt: One thing that has changed is her body, as she prepares to join the Marines in her upcoming movie, Major Movie Star. "I've started with a trainer, Harley Pasternak," she says. "He's given me a butt, because I have white-girl syndrome. I have to do as many squats as I can to get a little booty. ... I have to be [diligent]. I'm a curvy girl. You don't want to see me not working out."

On her curves: But she's fine with her curves – and she thinks guys are too. She recalls attending a recent fashion party with her friend and hairstylist Ken Pavés and asking him, "Do you think the guys in here are all really looking at all those skinny girls and thinking, Wow, I want to get with her? Or are they looking at the girls with the curves and thinking, Yeah, I want to get with her!"

Simpson, for one, knows where she stands. "Curves are better," she says. "I don't get the whole rail thing. It's not good for your heart, it's not good for your mind; it's emotionally destructive, it really is."

Nice Jessica! I am very impressed with such positive body image messages coming from her. There are more pics of Jess looking fitter than ever at the airport, so read more

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Get the Bod: Jessica Simpson

FitSugar — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:45:00 -0700

Jessica is hard at work on getting in shape for her upcoming role in Major Movie Star. She has joined the 5-Factor the diet / workout plan that is ever so popular in Hollywood these days. Folks are saying she has lost about 20 pounds in a month - which seems like a lot to lose in a month from her tiny frame (she is only 5'3").

We have seen her running with 5 Factor creator Harley Pasternak, tall knee socks and all. Pasternak says "We're making Jessica taut and toned without taking away her femininity." It looks like the plan is working she is still curvy but buff as well.

Want to know a little more about the plan? Then, read more

The 5-Factor Diet is a fairly uncomplicated regimen of 3 meals and 2 snacks daily, consisting of: low-fat protein, fiber, healthy carbs and fats, and a sugar-free drink with every meal (yep, that could be a diet soda or my beverage of choice - water). ET Online is reporting that Jessica is having 1300 calorie meals delivered to her home through the 5-Factor website. I was curious as to the cost of the service and after spending considerable time on the website couldn't find any information on that. She is a star so it seems she is getting star treatment.

The 5-Factor Plan is not just about dieting, the workout is an integral part of the plan to take the weight off and keep it off. It is reasonable, combining both strength and cardio in each session of only 25 minutes exercise, 5 days a week. The entire plan seems pretty doable to me, since there is one diet "cheat day" a week and two days off from exercise. I'm sure it helps to have those meals delivered to your door too.

Check out some 5-Factor Diet healthy trades - recipes and all from Us Magazine. The 5-Factor website is full of information too.

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Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:00:52 -0700

From the pole to the trapeze - are the new fitness trends for you? - Daily Spark
Emotional eating can take a toll, but you can control it - Fit Bottomed Girls
Kelly Ripa's fave workout, Physique 57, comes to DVD - Vital Juice Daily
OK Magazine and Jessica Simpson's photoshop diet - Never Say Diet
Japanese food makes for a great breakfast - Vitamin G
Rush Limbaugh is dropping pounds fast - but how? - That's Fit
The best snacks for under 200 calories - Shape
Pregant Gisele starts her day with early morning yoga - FitCeleb

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Which Magazine Will You Be Picking Up This Weekend?

PopSugar — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0700

The work week is over, and you have a chance to catch up on your gossip. People has the details of the Natasha Richardson tragedy, while Us Weekly has the much-talked about scoop on LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian. InTouch reveals Jessica Simpson's dieting tricks and Life & Style seems to think there's a relationship brewing between Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. So tell us - which of these stories interests you most?

Which Magazine Will You Be Picking Up This Weekend?

PopSugar — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:00:00 -0800

This Valentine's Day weekend is a long one for some of us so that means more time to catch up on the latest celebrity gossip. Us Weekly has stories from Rihanna's friends about her past with Chris Brown while Star has the scoop on Jennifer Aniston's taped messages from Brad Pitt. OK! dishes on Jessica Simpson's new diet and InTouch has an exclusive interview with the recently rehabbed Tara Reid.

Jessica's Drastic Weight Loss

PopSugar — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:54:30 -0700

We were just saying how Jessica had seen better days. Looks like she took notice. Jessica amazingly lost a ton of weight prior to her big hosting gig. Everyone was buzzing about her tiny waist at the Teen Choice Awards this weekend. She looked amazing and her weight loss created more buzz than her flirtation with Dane Cook. How did Ms Simpson drop those extra pounds so quickly? Here's more:

“I have been working out five days a week for two hours a day,” the 5-foot-3 singer, 26, told Us the morning after the show. And in the past two weeks alone, she lost 8 pounds. (Most doctors recommend shedding a pound a week for healthy weight loss.) “There are no tricks,” says the size-2 star. “There is no easy way.”

Of course, workouts alone haven’t whittled the waistline of Simpson, who wears size 26 jeans. The singer – who indulged in a pre-diet Caesar salad, sea bass, shrimp cocktail and chocolate lava cake at Beverly Hills eatery the Lodge Steakhouse on August 1 - has revamped her diet as well. Once a devotee of the Zone Diet (she still favors the plan’s snack bars) as well as the South Beach Diet, the meat lover now follows a junkfood-free regime created by her trainer Mike Alexander.

Say it together, "Damn B*tch." The 26 inch waist combined with those double D's must make Pimp Daddy Simpson proud. Lots more pics of Jessica and Daisy promoting her album so read more

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Get the Bod: Jessica Simpson Post Divorce

FitSugar — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:45:00 -0800

Breakups can do horrible and wonderful things to a woman's body. Jessica is no exception and with her new man John Mayer in tow, she is apparently committed to getting healthy post Lachey.

Want to find out how she is doing it, then read more

iFitandHealthy is reporting the latest on Jessica Simpson's new diet and workout plan:

Jessica's Diet -

Mashed bananas with peanut butter: “It doesn’t look pretty, but it’s a healthy protein snack,” says Jess. Salsa and low-fat chips are also a good snack idea.
Eat small meals packed with veggies every three to four hours.
Drink lots of water.
Eat lots of fruit - watermelon is one of Jess’ faves.
If she’s ever in a pinch, Jess will go on a three-day juice fast.

A Typical Day of Meals for Jessica -

Breakfast: Egg whites with whole-wheat toast or a Zone-Perfect Bar.
Lunch: Salad with grilled chicken or fish, and crackers.
Dinner: Grilled salmon with vegetables.
Snack: A Zone Perfect Bar if she hasn’t had one for breakfast, or a grapefruit with sugar substitute Splenda.

Jessica's Workout Plan (sort of) -

Three days a week of cardio and circuit training.
”I work with small weights – 5 to 10 pounds – but only to get toned,” says Jessica. “I don’t want to be beefy, I want to look feminine.”
Lots of lunges and squats to target the rear end.
”I do a lot of Pilates and stretching,” she says.
“I love my body, but I’m modest – believe it or not,” says Simpson.

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