Celebrity Diets

Victorias Secret Work Out – Lindsay Ellington’s Leg Workout

Mel — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:06:58 +0000

Just found this awesome leg workout tutorial video of Lindsay Ellington! How have I not discovered this already?
Of course the first thing I am going to do is share it with you lovely ladies

PS: High pants

Are You Getting Enough Calcium?

Mel — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:01:21 +0000

My boyfriend is completely health obsessed to the point where he eats…yes EATS green tea leaves. Apparently you get more antioxidants that way?
Now I’m not going to go to such extremes as that but it does make me look after myself a little better. One thing he is always hassling me about is calcium. Being a woman and a vegetarian, it is essential that I take measures to get enough calcium. I don’t want brittle bones when I’m an old lady!

Are you getting enough calcium? Here’s a great article explaining WHY we need calcium and how much we should be getting per day.

Sufficient amounts of calcium are required for bone strength. The body uses calcium for the heart, blood, muscles and nerves. Without the proper amount of calcium intake, the body will strip calcium from the bones where it is stored, causing the bones to get weaker. It is estimated that 55% of men and 78% of women over age 20 in the U.S. do not get enough calcium in their diet¹¹. It is important to note that since the human body cannot produce its own calcium,adequate calcium intake is vital.

Calcium Intake

The recommended amounts of calcium for adults are as follows¹²:

For pre-menopausal women 25-50 years old and post-menopausal women on estrogen replacement therapy: 1,000-1,200 milligrams of calcium per day. 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day is recommended for pregnant or lactating women.
For postmenopausal women less than age 65 not on estrogen replacement therapy: 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day.
For men ages 25-65: 1,000 milligrams of calcium per day.
For all people (women and men) over age 65: 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day.

How can you increase your calcium levels?

I recently discovered Yoplait Cal-trate yogurt, it gives me 46% of your daily calcium needs in one tub! I also use ‘Physical’ skim milk with added calcium.

You can buy calcium tablets from most supermarket/health food stores!

What supplements do you take?

Miranda Kerr At the 2012 InStyle Awards

Mel — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:41:31 +0000

I just had to post these photos of Miranda Kerr from the 2012 InStyle Magazine Awards. Look at that dress! Stunning!
Miranda was looking super skinny as usual. Do you think she’s borderline too skinny or just right?

Miley Cyrus Hits Up a Pilates Class

Mel — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:23:37 +0000

The recently slimmed down Miley Cyrus was recently snapped by paparazzi attending a pilates class.

Here are some pics, wow she is looking thin!

What is Pilates?
Pilates (or the Pilates method) is a series of over 500 mat or equipment based exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet. Pilates improves flexibility, strength, balance and body awareness.