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noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:49:00 +0000

We can can track people through cell number, based on GSM mobile phone tracking system via the GPS-TRACK satellite network.
Based on repeater triangulation, the system tracks mobile phones using GPS and GSM technology.
Global Positioning System - GPS - devices have become everyday items to many of us as their cost has fallen. These devices communicate with geostationary satellites, which tell the device, exactly where on Earth it is. The potential applications for this knowledge are endless. If you know where you are, where you were and the time in between then you know your speed exactly. If you know where you are then others do too.

Go to : http://www.sat-gps-locate.com

How to Rub Weight and Fat Off From Your Belly

noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:01:00 +0000

How a simple ancient chinese technique burns fat off your body effortlessly

The conventional weight loss methods for losing weight and flattening the abs are often tedious and they simply don't work, they require a lot of sacrifice and are very expensive, each day there is a new book on how to lose those inches!

Today I am going to show you a simple way to remove fat from your belly-it is a simple 5000 year old Chinese method that tales just two minutes of your time!

To begin this exercise lie on your back. Now put the palm of your hands on your navel- then simply rub it as follows.

Use your right hand, then rub clockwise from the center, that is from right to left, first in small circles, then increase the circles until the upper and lower abs are being rubbed when you have covered both the lower and upper abs, reverse the movement counter clockwise , this time the circle gets smaller with each and every counter clockwise rotation until you are back at the navel.

Do not apply force, you want a simple gentle rub, when you get to the navel, repeat from the start again, do this 10-12 times

What is happening when you apply your right hand on your belly and you are performing the clockwise movement, is that your chi- invincible energy is being passed from the hands through the skin to your belly, so as you go in circles, you are applying energy to the muscles of the stomach.

To make this exercise more effective visualize the energy from the hands going through the skin to your belly, gently massaging and burning fat off your abdominal area.

This electricity from your hands- your chi- massages your intestines, your blood vessels and your digestive and bowl system

Fat accumulations are disturbed from their resting place and broken up, where it is passed into the bowl system and eliminated.

This way your stubborn fat is burned away simply by rubbing away!

But there is another benefit- when you rub your abs in a clockwise position you are encouraging proper bowl movement, this relives constipation and allows you to have the proper bowl movements/ Constipation is what usually causes water retention, and weight gain (fat deposit!)

So if you suffer from constipation, this exercise will allow you to have regular bowl movements which will allow you to lose those last few stubborn pounds.

Author: rob maraby

1Rob Maraby is the author of 25 fitness books , his latest book is the fast abs program- a simple way to get six pack abs in just 4 minutes using nothing but your couch, check it out at http://www.mindnmuscle.com
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Tips for Guaranteed Healthy and Fast Weight Loss

noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:57:00 +0000

Losing weight the healthy way is possible.

Almost everybody, at some point in their of life, has experienced weight-related problems. Most of us, women and men alike, are not content with what we see. We feel that unless we are wafer thin like the models and celebrities we see on television and magazines, we will never be attractive and beautiful.

On the other hand, there are an increasing number of obese individuals across the world. Becoming overweight has become a trend in both the West and East hemispheres. The increasing popularity of processed and fast foods have exacerbated the obesity situation.

There are many diseases related to being overweight, such as hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, coronary heart disease, to name a few. Thus, you need to find ways to incorporate weight loss activities and good eating habits to our daily routine.

Before you start any type of diet, however, you need to go to a physician first. The doctor will tell you if your weight loss plan is appropriate for your health condition. Furthermore, the physician will also assist you in determining if you really need to lose weight and how much weight you need to shed. Many people develop eating disorders because they do not visit a doctor before drastically changing their eating habits and starting a diet plan.

If you want to lose weight fast, healthy and permanently, you need to follow the tips below.

Maintain a balanced diet

The reason why many people are overweight is partly due to an unbalanced diet. If you eat too much from one food group, you won't be able to get the vitamins and nutrients that your body need.

A balanced diet is composed of protein, dairy food, a little bit of fat from healthy oil, fruit and vegetables, and good carbohydrates -- at least 5 portions every day. Many professionals suggest a diet that is composed of mostly carbohydrate, moderate protein intake, and a little bit of fat.

However, there are many diets espousing a huge amount of protein intake and a dramatic decrease in carbohydrates. Before you apply such diets to your daily routine, you need to talk with a physician first. This high-protein diet may not be ideal for some people, such as those with kidney disease.

Increase servings of fruit and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are good sources of vitamins and minerals that our body need. Such food supplies us with vitamin A that is good for our eyes, vitamin C that boosts our immune system, beta-carotene that helps protects our body from the damage of free radicals, and nutrients.

Most fruits and vegetables are high in fiber and low calorie, so they also help clean our colon and make us feel fuller. Canned fruits and vegetables are acceptable; however, there is no substitute for the real thing.

Stay away from junk food and sugar-loaded drinks

Try eliminating junk food and soda from your diet for a week or two, and you will surely feel and see the difference. Maybe the reason why it is called junk food is due to its poor nutritional value. Try looking at a junk food's label, not only is it full of saturated fat, but also usually high in salt or sugar, or both.

Aside from water, most of the things you drink are also loaded with calories. Soda and sweetened fruit juices are mainly sugar. Thus, no matter how little you eat, but if you still drink lots of soda and sweetened beverages, you will still continue to gain weight.

Don't skip breakfast

Even if you are in a hurry or late for work or school, you need to grab a bite. It would be better if your breakfast is healthy – probably an apple, oatmeal and a glass of nonfat milk.

If you miss breakfast, you most probably will feel hungrier the rest of the day. In order for our body function properly, we need energy from the food we eat. If you skip breakfast, or a meal or two, your body's metabolism will slow down to compensate for the lack of energy supply.

More often than not, people who skip meals, particularly the first meal of the day, will binge later in the day. So, even if you skipped breakfast, you will have a tendency to eat a lot during lunch or dinner.

Start exercising

Many of us spend an extended number of hours in our offices. We get stuck sitting down in front of the computer for more than eight hours. When we get home, we spend another hour or two to check e-mails and chat with friends. Thus, we don't expend most of the calories from the food we eat and those excess calories go straight to our belly, arms and thighs.

If you want to increase your metabolism, you must start exercising. Brisk walking is a good way to start your exercise routine. If you do not have time to go to the gym, you need to find ways to increase your activities. Try sports activities that you will enjoy – boxing, badminton, or spelunking. There are many to fat burning activities to choose from.

The tips above will not let you lose 10 pounds overnight. However, in the long run, such changes will help you become healthier and fitter. The weight loss you will experience will be more permanent.

Author: Nathalie Fiset

Dr Nathalie Fiset is a family doctor and a certified hypnotherapist. For more information go to: http://www.reachyouridealweight.com 1www.aperfectharmony.com 1or www.a-1hypnosis.com 1
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What Is The Best Hoodia Dosage

noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:49:00 +0000

This articles discusses what is the best hoodia dosage for weight loss. It includes how to ensure that the product is authentic and guidelines on taking Hoodia safely.

Hoodia Gordonii diet pills are a popular appetite suppressant that is used to help people eat less and thus reduce weight. It has been featured by numerous media sources including CBS and the BBC. The positive press stories and mostly positive testimonials about the success of the product has created a boom market in Hoodia weight loss products. In many cases some of the new products have nothing to do with the genuine cactus extract but are merely using the name to attract customers. This can lead to disappointment when the inferior products do not have the desired effects. This article will cover how to get the right hoodia diet supplement and what is the best hoodia dosage.

So if you are thinking about buying hoodia pills you need to do two things. First you need to check the authenticity of the product. Then you need to check what quantity of hoodia extract is in each dose.

Checking the authenticity of the hoodia diet supplement is important because there are now hundreds of products available. They range from drinks, patches and the traditional pills. In many of these cases the product has little or no hoodia in it and is relying on a placebo effect or other substances like green tea to help reduce weight.

The appetite suppressing qualities of the hoodia cactus are also limited to the Hoodia gordonii variety of cactus. There are many other varieties of the cactus that do not have any appetite suppressing qualities but still have the name hoodia. It is possible that some products use these varieties of cactus because they are easier to get hold of. Hoodia Gordonii cactus is listed as an endangered species thus anyone exporting the product from it's native South Africa needs to get a CITES certificate from the South African government. This is a certificate that regulates the trade in endangered flora and fauna. This ensures that the plant is not exploited and that the exporter has the genuine article. It is a good idea to check that the product you are buying has this certification.

After this, you need to check the quantity of hoodia gordonii extract in each dose. The guidelines for successful weight loss suggest that 500 mg is the best dose to see good results within a couple of weeks. Again, this is dependent on the size and weight of the person involved. In most cases, you should start by taking 500mg per dose or even less. Use this as a benchmark for future changes in your personal dosage. If you are not happy with the results after a few days then you could try to increase the dosage. Some supplements have up to 750 mg per dosage. It is debatable whether this much is needed to get positive results.

When using a Hoodia diet supplement you should combine it with healthy eating and an exercise program. Eating a healthy and sensible diet will ensure you still get the required balance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins and minerals to keep the body healthy and the metabolism normal. Exercise also helps to burn calories and keep the body's systems active.

Learn more about Hoodia Diet pills at http://www.hoodiagordoniireviewed.com 1. This includes reviews of popular hoodia products and features on the benefits and side effects of Hoodia gordonii. Adrian writes on Hoodia for effective weight loss.
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How to Make Fastest Weight Loss Diet Program

noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:43:00 +0000

Generally, people always want to know how to lose weight fast and in most cases they will get the same answer, there is no way to lose weight fast. There is fastest weight loss diet program that promise to you to lose weight quickly.

Do you want the fastest weight loss diet to lose weight quickly? Who doesn't want it?

If you are looking for tips and tricks that tell you how to lose weight fast. In order to lose weight you will need to cut down on your eating. This means that you will need to cut out all foods that are high in fat and carbohydrates. Eat Lots of Fruits and Vegetables.

To lose weight quickly, a low fat diet is the healthiest way to drop pounds. A low fat diet eliminates high caloric foods while introducing an eating plan which consists of fruits and vegetables. If the goal is fast weight loss, than a daily adherence to a low fat diet is the answer.

Also, if you want to lose weight you need to do some form of regular exercise. Most people take up walking. The recommended amount of walking for weight loss is about three to five times a week for thirty minutes each time. Research has also proven that you must walk at somewhat of a brisk pace in order for the walking to be effective. If you do a combination of healthy eating and exercise then you are sure to lose weight. Walk everywhere! It's free!

You must create a calorie deficit. In order to gain weight, you must increase your total caloric intake. What really happens when your caloric intake is too low? Your body, going back to the prehistoric days will revert to the flight or fight mode. Not knowing when it's next meal will come, your body will attempt to store any and all of your calories as body fat for future use, after all it may not eat again for days. This is one of the basic reasons that starvation diets rarely work. Not only will you more than likely gain weight, but your body will begin to cannibalize itself and try to turn protein (muscle mass), into energy. This conversion process is one of the most inefficient ways for your body to generate energy. You in turn, will feel the effects of this inefficiency as you begin to feel groggy and tired all of the time. To put it bluntly, you will lose muscle mass and gain body fat at the same time.

If your goal is to lose weight, realize that you must create a calorie deficit. You will need to expend more energy than you are consuming. The only two ways to accomplish this are to increase you activity levels via cardiovascular exercise to burn more calories, or to eat fewer calories. If your goal is to gain weight, you will need to increase your caloric intake.

Listening to your body, and working with it, are the keys to succeeding in fastest weight loss diet program.

Fastest weight loss diet info provides detailed information on Fast Weight Loss Diet
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Free Diet Programs: A Review

noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:33:00 +0000

If you are looking for free diet programs on which you will base your weight-loss program, it is best to search online. Almost all types of free diet programs are found in the internet. Diet programs are different from each other in terms of the style or approach that it takes to lose weight, the phases of the program and the types of food included in the diet.

Here are some examples of the types of diet plans on which you can base your diet program of choice. These types are the most common ones which most people are familiar with. Some have been around for a long time while others are relatively new.
Fixed-Menu Diet Program

One example of the diet plan is the fixed-menu diet plan. The advantage of this plan is that it is easy to follow because this diet plan has a definite menu and recipes. The list is detailed and and has been perfected over time. The listing is made together with the program. You can not replace anything on it.

The disadvantage is that this diet plan will tend to be dull. There are no changes and it is stationary. And once the program is finished, you will now have difficulty in manufacturing your own menu so you will tend to lose interest in the menu and start to gain weight again.

Exchange-Type Diet Plan

Another diet plan is the exchange-type diet plan. This diet plan has greater challenge because it allows swapping of food. The only goal when swapping is to find the right amount that matches the amount to be replaced. The advantage of this diet plan is that there are possible variations with the food that you eat. You add and subtract certain foods to come up with your choice of combination.

The disadvantage comes in when you don’t know how to balance and follow instructions. Later on, you might find it difficult to find the correct matches for the required food.

An example of this diet plan is the South Beach Diet. With South Beach diet, you can eat anything as long as you comply with the requirements of the food groups that you should eat.

Pre-Packaged Meal Diet Program

Another type is the prepackaged-meal diet plan. This is a diet plan where sizes and proportions for this diet plan are strictly implemented. The advantage of prepackaged-meal diet plan is that it is measured carefully and appropriately. Size matters and the calorie intake make the difference.

The disadvantage, on the other hand of this type is that it is more expensive than other types. Because this type might need you to purchase the foods that you will eat to follow the required sizes and proportions. Before getting into this type of diet, inquire first if you will have to buy or you can make the servings by yourself.

Liquid/Powder Formula or Replacement Diet Plan

Still another type of diet plan is the diet program that replaces part of your meals with liquid formula (which are usually powder-based). This is also commonly known as the replacement diet plan. From the description, the diet plan swaps liquid formula with the food. The liquid formula has the same calorie requirement as the food. The advantage of this type of diet plan is that this is a very effective weight loss program for a short period of time. Liquid formula can be in the form of shakes or juices.

The disadvantage of the liquid formula diet plan is that you will gain weight fast when you go back to the usual diet that you have.

The example for this type is the Medifast Diet Program. The diet requires an individual to take 5 sets of liquid formula diet and only 1 green and lean meal per day.

With the basic knowledge on the different diet plans available, you can now choose which free diet program you would like to incorporate in your daily life -the diet plan that you think will work best for you.

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Author: Flor Serquina

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Supercharge Your Weight Loss Efforts With the Top 10 Fat Loss by Todd Scott

noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:25:00 +0000

Melting fat starts in your kitchen. If you don�t have the right foods for fat loss, your chances of accelerating weight loss efforts will be severely hindered. So the best tool to lose the fat is to keep your kitchen stock piled with healthy foods that will enable you to work towards your fitness goals. Below are MUST-HAVE foods for your kitchen if your goal is weight loss.

Cottage Cheese: Low calorie, high protein snack absorbs the flavor of any food you mix it with, whether it�s tuna, nuts, or yogurt. At 90 calories & 14 grams of protein per serving, you can�t go wrong using this for one of your snack foods. Absolutely delicious when mixed with yogurt.

Yogurt: Low in calories and filled with nutrients, this food will satisfy your sweet tooth. Provides a bit of protein, and tastes delicious when mixed with nuts or cottage cheese.

Almonds � The fitness nut has all the nutrients you need to stay on track. While it may appear to be high in fat, it�s contains the good fat you need to actually burn fat. Believe it or not, our bodies need fat to function. There�s no better place to get it than in Almonds.

Chicken Breast � Chicken breast is a staple to any fitness buff�s diet. It provides tons of muscle building fat burning protein. 4-5 ounces at a time is all you need to get 30-40 grams of protein. There are so many different ways you can prepare chicken, you�ll never get tired of it.

Lean Hamburger Meat � I know, many people think hamburger meat is �bad�. But if you buy the lean ground beef, it�ll yield about 4 grams of fat, and a whopping 20-25 grams of protein per 4 ounces. Put it with whole wheat bread, and you�ll have the ultimate meal balance.

Tilapia � For those who aren�t keen on fish, tilapia is the absolute best. Filled with omega-3�s to rev your metabolism.. and the best part is it doesn�t taste �fishy.� Contains 20-25 grams of protein per 4 ounces, and is super easy to prepare!

Shrimp � Another protein of the sea. Shrimp is jam packed with protein, and you can eat tons of it and only take in a few calories. You can use it to dip into cocktail sauce, or you can mix it with whole wheat pasta for a balanced meal!

Whole Wheat Pasta � Void of processed flour, this is the ultimate carb. It�ll help maintain your insulin levels for you to burn fat 24/7, and mixes well with tuna, shrimp, lean hamburger meat, or chicken. Add a bit of low calorie sauce, and you have the perfect snack.

Sweet Potatoes � If anything cures a sweet tooth, it�s sweet potatoes. Containing slow absorbing carbs, it�s a must have for any fitness buff. Mix it with a moderate amount of protein, and you�ll be satisfied and full of energy. Whole Wheat Bread � Many people say stay away from breads of any kind. I�m hear to tell you, whole wheat bread is perfect for lean hamburgers, tuna sandwiches, and even just a carb filler on the side. It�ll keep your energy levels stable, and allow you to hit the gym running.

If you keep your kitchen stocked with these foods, you can�t go wrong� and you�ll prime your body to burn fat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

About The Author

Todd Scott is a writer for Men�s Fitness magazine and founder of the internet�s best selling book http://HowToGetSixPackAbs.com. To learn more go to the flat stomach exercises homepage.

Also, grab a free report on the truth about losing body fat and abs workouts at Abdominal Exercises, Fat Loss, Ab Workouts

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Do Low Carb Diets Work for Anyone? by Scott Meyers

noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:17:00 +0000

If every person had the exact same body type and exact same body chemistry, then it would be very easy to have one diet plan that would fit all people. Indeed, it would seem no diets would be needed at all. Because each person is different, not every diet is beneficial to every person. Food allergies, existing health problems, and other conditions all help predetermine what diets will work and what diets should be avoided. This also applies to low carb diets. There are many variations of low carb diets available, but they all have the same target of reducing carbohydrate intake.

In order to determine if the low carb approach is safe for you, it is best to see your doctor. If the doctor you see does not have your family health history and yours, then you will need to collect as much information as possible before going to your visit. Your doctor will make his/her assessment based on your past health condition, and also the conditions that your family is predisposed to having.

Surprisingly enough, you inherit some of your carbohydrate utilization and storage tendencies, along with many other health traits. When you are collecting family history, you will want to start with your immediate family. Every disease and surgery should be recorded, as well as any chronic diseases. If there is a personal or family history of diabetes, this should be very carefully noted. Diabetes affects more than 15 million Americans and can be very dangerous in combination with a low carb diet.

Once you have collected health history information about your immediate family, then move on to extended family, like aunts, uncles, and grandparents. The more information that you provide to your family doctor the better he or she will be able to determine if a low carb diet is safe for you.

In order to further determine the safety of a low carb diet for you, your doctor will want to run some basic tests. These include checking your blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels (both HDL and LDL). Since different people metabolize carbohydrates in different ways, what may be a safe level for you (and therefore not need changing at all), may need curbing in someone else.

As effective a tool as low carb diets are in the weight loss arsenal, they are not suited for every person. Certain people have personal or genetic health factors that would make trying low carb diets dangerous. Therefore, you will need to see your doctor before starting this type of diet. You will also need to learn as much as you can about your family health history, and assemble a profile of your past and current health conditions.

Scott Meyers is a staff writer for Its Entirely Natural, a resource for helping you achieve a naturally healthy body, mind, and spirit. You may contact our writers through the web site. Follow this link for more information on Nutrition and Health.

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Paddings, inserts, surgery or photographic effects - How do celebrities have their breast sizes ? by Danna Schneider

noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:57:00 +0000

Celebrities and Breast Size - They're Not as Naturally Blessed as You Might Think

The obsession over cosmetic perfection and, more recently, breast size, has sparked a rash of Hollywood "upsizing" in the breast department. Who's natural, what cup size are they, and who's had breast surgery? The answers may or may not be surprising. In other words, you might be shocked at just how much a push up bra can deceive to the tune of 1,2 and even three cup sizes!

Celebrities - How they Influence What We Want in a Breast Size

What determines the size of a full grown woman's breasts? Is it primarily environmental or outside influences, or is it all "in the genes"? The final size of a woman's mature breasts is mostly determined by heredity and can range from very small AA cups to very full EE cups. Breast size varies greatly among women, but the average breast size is a B cup, and all sizes and shapes are normal and healthy, although they may not fit the conventional idea of breast beauty.

For some reason, probably the increasing popularity of breast augmentation surgery and the overwhelming number of female celebrities who are considered sexy who have this breast size, the common perception today is that the perfect breast size is a C cup. See some famous celebrity breast sizes below, and you'll see these famous women are as diverse as the rest of us. Although they may all look like they have C cups in the movies or in videos, you'll see what they've really got without the padding, underwire and inserts!

Celebrity Breast Sizes - Does Their Cup Truly Runneth Over?

Jennifer Lopez breast size: Modest B cup

Angelina Jolie breast size : C cup : Hate to break it to you, but these are probably real. Yes, she is genetic perfection in the form of a waif thin body and large breasts, I'm afraid.

Britney Spears breast size : Modest C cup (when she's not pregnant or is on the slimmer side)

Christina Aguilera breast size : Pre Breast Implants : A cup Post Breast Implants : Large C cup

Catherine Bell breast size : Large D cup : Not definitive that she has implants, but I suspect she was a fairly busty woman who also had implants, which is why this large breast size looks so natural on her, and yet she doesn't have a whole lot of sagging for such a large size.

Jessica Simpson breast size : Small D cup : Jessica Simpson is another celebrity that has been puzzled over as to whether she has implants. Some "experts" say yes, and some say she's natural. I just want to know how she lost all that weight and didn't lose a bit of breast size. Hmmm...

Jessica Alba breast size : Small B cup : Although Jessica Alba is one of those celebs that has worn many a push up bras and I suspect has also worn gel inserts to change cup size so drastically between films, you can tell she has a natural breast size of about a small B cup. She also has very little body fat, which accounts for her perfectly natural smaller size.

While many of us may not be happy with the appearance of our breasts, it is good to know that they do come in all sizes and shapes, and we can actually improve their appearance - whether it be increasing their size, enhancing the shape and contour of the breast, or adding to the perkiness, firmness and perfect beauty of the female form, if we are not happy with our current breast size and appearance. There are lots of ways to do this. Massage, exercise, supplementation and just an all around good diet are a few of the ways.

It's just good to know that some of the most beautiful celebrities in the world have either had a lot of help from a plastic surgeon in the breast department, or they are not as large as they are made to look on screen. It goes to show that the most important thing is that you are happy with yourself, and feeling beautiful has much more to do with confidence and other areas other than your breasts.

Visit Natural Breast Enhancement for more information on breast enlargement products, reviews and tips to get the best results. Danna Schneider is the founder of Natural Breast Guide : Comprehensive Guide to Natural Breast Beauty .

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The crazy diets celebs follow

noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:34:00 +0000

NEW YORK: The who's who of Hollywood follow some crazy diets to achieve their body statistics.

And if you want to get into your favourite star's shoes, the new book on celebrities' diet by entertainment journalists Kym Douglas and Cindy Pearlman can come really handy.

'The Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets' reveals that supermodel Cindy Crawford uses vinegar to suppress her appetite before heading out to eat.

Reese Witherspoon walks backward while carrying 5-pound weights to tone her calves. Owen Wilson finds the slimming effect in asparagus and parsley.

Jennifer Lopez is also not far behind in the crazy ways of staying slim. She sniffs grapefruit extract.

However, 'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria is not ready to skip the good stuff.

"I eat brownies all the time. I even bake them. Yellow cake mix and chocolate frosting. Is there anything better?" the New York Daily News quoted her, as saying.

"Don't get on me. I work out like a madwoman, so I deserve a few brownies. All women deserve a few brownies.

"I work out three to four times a week. My trainer kicks my ass. I live in the Hollywood Hills, so it's very inclined.

"We do lunges while walking up the hill and then we'll run up the next hill and then do squats up the next. I do this early in the morning, and the entire time I'm thinking," 'Why, oh why did I leave my pillow? I wish I could just sleep," she said.

As for talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, her guilty pleasures lie in small things.

"One of my great life pleasures is a Popsicle. Whenever your mama was mad and told you to come in the house, she didn't have a Popsicle. She should have had a Popsicle," Winfrey said.

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Denise Austin

noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:13:00 +0000

Denise Austin promotes a sensible, realistic, and enthusiastic approach to fitness and eating. She works out only 30 minutes a day and never skips a meal! Her health and fitness philosophies have won her countless fans throughout the United States, from whom she receives more than 10,000 letters and emails a week. When you watch Denise on television, read her books, or follow her videos, you can't help feeling like she's there with you cheering you on. At 5 feet 4 inches and 120 pounds, Denise has been named America's favorite fitness expert. She gets the energy to tackle challenges and achieve her success from the gratification of knowing she makes a difference in people's lives and inspires them to feel better about themselves.

The South Beach Diet

noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:33:00 +0000

by Dr. Arthur Agatston, M.D.

About this title: The South Beach Diet, by Miami cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston, is intended for quick weight loss, but it is really based on permanently changing the way we eat. The diet's initial phase, which lasts two weeks, is a detox mode, emphasizing the total avoidance of certain foods, including potatoes and sugar. Dr. Agatston guides the dieter through this period with encouraging and useful information, providing help with cravings and stressing healthy alternatives. The second phase returns some foods to the diet, while still controlling portions. The third phase is a maintenance plan designed to keep off the weight that's been lost, and to keep the dieter on a sensible practice that will lead to lifelong health and fitness. The South Beach Diet promotes the awareness of "good" fats and "good" carbs based on the glycemic index, and includes recipes, exercise tips, and a wealth of useful information on healthy living in general.

Note: This is a general synopsis.

Calorie Calculator

noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:57:00 +0000

Calorie calculator, a simple way to monitor you daily calorie intake, easily manage your diet and meals. Use the calorie calculator to see each meal's calorie details and sum up your daily total. Use the settings to see your recommended average daily intake.

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BMR Calculator

noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:52:00 +0000

This calculator will calculate your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate). Your BMR, is the energy (measured in calories) expended by the body at rest to maintain normal bodily functions. This continual work makes up about 60-70% of the calories we use ("burn" or expend) and includes the beating of our heart, respiration, and the… (more) maintenance of body temperature.
- To lose 1 pound per week means that you have to consume 500 less calories daily than you burn.

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About Nutrition Data

noreply@blogger.com (lulapaps) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:16:00 +0000

Since its launch in 2003, Nutrition Data has grown into one of the most credible and useful sources of nutritional analysis on the Web. In July 2006, Nutrition Data was acquired by CondéNet, a digital publisher under the Condé Nast Publications umbrella dedicated to editorial excellence. Nutrition Data's continuing goal is to provide the most accurate and comprehensive nutrition analysis available, and to make it accessible and understandable to all.

The information in Nutrition Data's database comes from the USDA's National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference and is supplemented by listings provided by restaurants and food manufacturers. The source for each individual food item is listed in the footnotes of that food's analysis page. In addition to food composition data, Nutrition Data also provides a variety of proprietary tools to analyze and interpret that data. These interpretations represent Nutrition Data's opinion and are based on calculations derived from Daily Reference Values (DRVs), Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs), published research, and recommendations of the FDA.

While Nutrition Data cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy of every listing, we make every attempt possible to ensure the quality of our data.

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