Whittle Your Middle

"Get up, work out, and feel better". Goodby Jack La Lanne

2011-01-24T07:27:00.000-08:00

I thought he would live forever. Jack La Lanne has died ata his California Home due to complications of pneumonia at the age of 96; 1/23/2011. I remember sitting under my mother's ironing board while she ironed and worked out when I was a kid.

From the NNDB Site (taken in it's entirety):

Jack La Lanne was a juvenile delinquent, once attacking his brother with an axe, and setting his family's house on fire. In adulthood, he blamed his youthful misbehavior on being fed too many high-sugar foods. At 15, his mother dragged him to hear a speech by nutritionist Paul Bragg. Inspired, La Lanne reformed his eating habits, eliminating everything made with white flour or white sugar, and instead ate almost nothing but fruits, vegetables, and fish for the rest of his life. Healthy foods were hard to find, so La Lanne concocted his own recipes, and by the age of 18 he owned a health-food bakery.

At 21, he opened his first gym in Oakland, California. It was 1936, and most doctors at the time warned against working out with weights, believing it could cause a heart attack or ruin a man's sex drive. Considered a crackpot at the time, La Lanne eventually became America's foremost authority on fitness. His gym grew into a chain of fitness clubs, with no reports of members dying or losing interest in sex. To add variety to his customers' workouts, he devised such now-standard equipment as leg-extension machines and weights on pulleys for lifting. Over subsequent years, La Lanne was among the first to produce protein supplements and nutrition bars.

Beginning in 1951, La Lanne hosted and produced The Jack La Lanne Show, TV's first workout program. On his show, he performed calisthenics, usually with only a chair or table ledge as 'equipment', while cheerfully pointing at the camera and urging his audience to "Get up, work out, and feel better". At first, the show aired only in San Francisco, and La Lanne had to buy the air time, as TV executives were sure nobody would want to watch him do exercises. Within a few years, the program was nationally syndicated on ABC, where millions watched La Lanne do exercises until 1985. (Including my mother and the neighbors.) PS -- Remember the dog????

After his TV show ended, La Lanne remained in the public eye with a series of fitness stunts, usually performed on his birthday. In 1955, he swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco, while wearing handcuffs. In 1991, for his 70th birthday, he swam a mile while shackled to 70 boats carrying 70 people. Now in his 90s, La Lanne is still in excellent health, and works out two hours every day -- an hour in the gym, and an hour in the pool. He says he has not missed a day of workouts -- or had a sugary dessert -- since 1930. He still appears on television, selling his Jack La Lanne Power Juicers. "I don't care how old I live", he says, "I just want to be living while I am living!" In a 2004 interview, at the age of 90, he said he has "an active sex life".

La Lanne's Birthday Feats (As reported on Jack LaLanne's website)

1954 (age 40): swam the entire length of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, underwater, with 140 pounds (64 kg; 10 st) of equipment, including two air tanks. A world record.

1955 (age 41): swam from Alcatraz Island to Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco while handcuffed. When interviewed afterwards he was quoted as saying that the worst thing about the ordeal was being handcuffed, which reduced his chance to Star Jump significantly.

1956 (age 42): set a world record of 1,033 push-ups in 23 minutes on You Asked For It,[28] a television program with Art Baker.

1957 (age 43): swam the Golden Gate channel while towing a 2,500-pound (1,100 kg; 180 st) cabin cruiser. The swift ocean currents turned this one-mile (1.6 km) swim into a swimming distance of 6.5 miles (10.5 km).

1958 (age 44): maneuvered a paddleboard nonstop from Farallon Islands to the San Francisco shore. The 30-mile (48 km) trip took 9.5 hours.

1959 (age 45): did 1,000 star jumps and 1,000 chin-ups in 1 hour, 22 minutes and The Jack LaLanne Show went nationwide.

1974 (age 60): For the second time, he swam from Alcatraz Island to Fisherman's Wharf. Again, he was handcuffed, but this time he was also shackled and towed a 1,000-pound (450 kg; 71 st) boat.

1975 (age 61): Repeating his performance of 21 years earlier, he again swam the entire length of the Golden Gate Bridge, underwater and handcuffed, but this time he was shackled and towed a 1,000-pound (450 kg; 71 st) boat.

1976 (age 62): To commemorate the "Spirit of '76", United States Bicentennial, he swam one mile (1.6 km) in Long Beach Harbor. He was handcuffed and shackled, and he towed 13 boats (representing the 13 original colonies) containing 76 people.[29]

1979 (age 65): towed 65 boats in Lake Ashinoko, near Tokyo, Japan. He was handcuffed and shackled, and the boats were filled with 6,500 pounds (2,900 kg; 460 st) of Louisiana Pacific wood pulp.[19]

1980 (age 66): towed 10 boats in North Miami, Florida. The boats carried 77 people, and he towed them for over one mile (1.6 km) in less than one hour.

1984 (age 70): Handcuffed, shackled and fighting strong winds and currents, towed 70 rowboats, one with several guests, from the Queen’s Way Bridge in the Long Beach Harbor to the Queen Mary, 1 mile.[30]

Sources: http://www.nndb.com/people/697/000022631/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_LaLanne
http://www.jacklalanne.com/
http://www.aolnews.com/2011/01/23/fitness-guru-jack-lalanne-96-dies-at-calif-home/

We've Come Along Way Ladies ... The Girdle of Yester Year

2011-01-20T10:24:00.000-08:00

We've come along way in comfort ladies ...

(photo found at Allposters.com)

Jane Fonda is Back with the Jane Fonda Fit and Strong DVD

2011-01-13T10:16:00.000-08:00

You can kick your New Year's Resolution into high gear ... Did you know that Jane Fonda has relaunched her Jane Fonda Workout brand featuring not only Jane Fonda but also, a new team of young fitness leaders. Fonda says that she wants to give a new generation of fitness leaders a platform. All the women on "Team Fonda" have their own brands, their own following and a great deal of expertise, and now ... they are on the Fonda Brand!

Jane Fonda, 72, sprung back into her workout gear this fall to release two new DVDs designed for the generation that came of age feeling the burn from her first blockbuster workout tape, Jane Fonda’s Workout, debuted in 1982. “I’m very excited to be back in the fitness business,” Fonda told PEOPLE. “I know from experience and from my research how critical it is for boomers and seniors to be physically active. Even if they’ve never exercised in their lives, now’s the time and my programs are a good, safe way to do it.” The two titles, Jane Fonda: Prime Time Walkout and Jane Fonda: Prime Time Fit & Strong — both out Nov. 30 — are not only for the senior set. Fonda says she also hopes to inspire “people who think that they are too far unfit to get fit again.” Click for complete article:

You can also check out Jane's Official Blog. Once again, like a chamelion, Jane Fonda is back (I don't think she ever left!

A Corset A Day Makes You Feel Full and Look Thinner

2010-11-26T08:51:00.000-08:00

A little too much turkey yesterday? Worried about a little too much party tomorrow? These reshapers are of the finest quality and medical grade compression garments. They hold you in ... and honestly, wearing one, you will feel full faster when you are eating. I tried it yesterday ... and, yes ... it worked : )

Hold yourself in and up with our Corsett -- This reshaper will reduce your waist up to 2 sizes and straighten your torso and back for a great posture instantly. This helps you lose those few inches at the waist that just won’t go away with exercise or diets. Three rows of hooks allow you to adjust the corset to your comfort level to enable a continuous refinement of your figure. On each side, it incorporates a flexible rod that goes from below bust to the pelvis.

Corselette D’luxe -- This reshaper is wonderfully designed for to help relieve back aches brought on by poor posture and weight of the bust. The cross-section designs in the back of the garment helps push the shoulders back and correct posture. Shoulder straps are adjustable with 3 rows of hooks in the front to adjust to your comfort.

Blog Love ... In Pursuit of My Inner Pinup!

2010-10-30T09:04:00.000-07:00

Came across a fabulous blog today ... have to share.

Check out: In Pursuit of My Inner Pinup! A journal of a woman losing weight; finding herself and becoming her best "you." Fun facts, pictures, ideas and tips. A well written fun read! I love her Cat Diet -- so I'm going to share from her site! (P.S. ... Not sure if anyone can ever look as great as Julie Newmar ... but one can try : ) )

Cat Miracle Diet

Most diets fail because we stubbornly continue to think and eat like humans. For those us who have never had any success dieting there is the new Miracle Cat Diet! Except for cats that eat like people -- such as getting lots of table scraps -- most cats are long and lean (or tiny and petite). The Cat Miracle Diet will help you achieve the same lean, svelte figure as a cat. Just follow this diet for one week and you'll find that you not only look and feel better, but you will have a whole new outlook on what constitutes food. Good Luck!

DAY ONE
Breakfast: Open can of expensive gourmet cat food. Any flavour as long as it cost more than seventy-five cents per can. Eat one bite of food then look around room disdainfully. Knock the rest on the floor. Stare at the wall for awhile before stalking off into the other room.

Lunch: Four blades of grass and one lizard tail. Throw it back up on the most expensive carpet in your house.

Dinner: Catch a moth and play with it until it is almost dead. Eat one wing. Leave the rest to die.

Bedtime snack: Steal one green bean from your spouse's or partner's plate. Bat it around the floor until it goes under the refrigerator. Steal one small piece of chicken and eat half of it. Leave the other half on the sofa. Throw out the remaining gourmet cat food from the can you opened this morning.

DAY TWO
Breakfast: Pick up the leftover chicken from the sofa. Knock it onto the carpet and bat it under the television set. Chew on the corner of the newspaper as your spouse/partner tries to read it.

Lunch: Break into the fresh French bread that you bought as your part of the dinner party on Saturday. Lick the top of it all over. Take one bite out of the middle of the loaf.

Afternoon snack: Catch a large beetle and bring it into the house. Play toss and catch with it until it is mushy and half dead. Allow it to escape under the bed.

Dinner: Open a fresh can of dark-coloured gourmet cat food -- tuna or beef works well. Eat it voraciously. Walk from your kitchen to the edge of the living room rug. Promptly throw up on the rug. Step into it as you leave. Track footprints across the entire room.

DAY THREE:
Breakfast: Drink part of the milk from your spouse's or partner's cereal bowl when no one is looking. Splatter part of it on the nearest polished aluminum appliance you can find.

Lunch: Catch a small bird and bring it into the house. Play with on top of your down filled comforter. Make sure the bird is seriously injured but not dead before you abandon it for someone else to have to deal with.

Dinner: Beg and cry until you are given some ice cream or milk in a bowl of your own. Take three licks/laps and then turn the bowl over on the floor.

FINAL DAY:
Breakfast: Eat six bugs, assorted varieties, being sure to leave a collection of legs, wings, and antennae on the bathroom floor. Drink lots of water. Throw the bugs and all of the water up on your spouse's or partner's pillow.

Lunch: Remove the chicken skin from last night's chicken-to-go leftovers your spouse or partner placed in the trash can. Drag the skin across the floor several times. Chew it in a corner and then abandon.

Dinner: Open another can of expensive gourmet cat food. Select a flavour that is especially runny, like Chicken and Giblets in Gravy. Lick off all the gravy and leave the actual meat to dry and get hard.

Study: Wearing ShaToBu Garment During Light Workout Burns Extra Calories

2010-10-13T11:54:00.000-07:00

According to a June 3rd article on WebMD, a study was done that shows, women who wear a tight girdle-like “shaper garment” while walking on a treadmill burn more calories than they would without it. The shaper garment, called ShaToBu Shaper, is designed to make muscles work harder when walking, University of Virginia researchers say.

Fifteen women, average age 39, took part in two 15-minute treadmill walking tests. In one test the women wore the shaper garment; in the other they wore their usual undergarments. There was a 15-minute rest period between the two tests. During testing the treadmill speed remained constant at 3 mph and the treadmill incline was varied every five minutes (0%, 5%, 10%).

According to the study:

Women burned between 3% and 16% more calories walking on a treadmill while wearing the

ShaToBu.

The most significant calorie-burning benefit came when the women wearing the garment were walking at a 10% incline.
“We tested this shapewear garment under controlled scientific conditions and showed that when women wore ShaToBu, the energy expenditure increased significantly during walking, which translates to more calories burned,” says Arthur Weltman, PhD, director of the graduate exercise physiology program at the University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education.
The ShaToBu, which is not intended for use during vigorous exercise, contains seamless resistance bands designed to make muscles work a bit harder during natural movements, like climbing stairs or walking. This extra exertion burns more calories.
The research was supported in part by a grant from Mayfair Tech Inc., an affiliate of Doris Hosiery Mills, Ltd., in Canada. Mayfair Tech makes ShaToBu.
A public relations firm in Canada calls the ShaToBu the “workout you can wear” and says it can help women work increased calorie-burning efforts into their normal activities.

The research was presented during the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine in Baltimore ending June 5.

This study was presented at a medical conference. The findings should be considered preliminary as they have not yet undergone the "peer review" process, in which outside experts scrutinize the data prior to publication in a medical journal.

Note: I am curious as to what the "real" difference is between the ShaToBu shapewear versus Ardyss shapewear. Both are medical compression garments and both pretty much sell the same styles. Anyone out there know the answer to this one?

We offer Ardyss, which has been wonderful to wear, and produces fabulous results.

Sell Body Magic and Other Ardyss Products ... Work for yourself!

2010-10-06T08:58:00.000-07:00

The holidays are coming ... times are tough .. you need extra cash. Here's a great tip. Sell the Body Magic and other Ardyss products. It's easy. Something people can use (as in durable goods.) and it's health realted. Posture, losing weight, skin care and more. You work for yourself. No bosses, no quotas, no reporting to any one (the best part) and you can sell your products any way you like. Whether it's blogging, webstores or in home parties. Your choice. The time is now .... For more information click here.

Find a Swimsuit That's Your Goal To Get In To!

2010-08-31T13:11:00.000-07:00

Looking for something a little more contemporary ... check out the suits at Ujena ... a little bit of 70's, 80's and on up swimwear! Think about it .. you aren't losing weight for nothing are you? Show some skin or at least find a suit that is your goal to get into!


Camo Colombian String $74	Seychelles Crochet $112	Red Hot Leopard Bikini $72

Strapless Twist Bikini $79	Colombian Tie $69	High Glam 1-PC $89

Men's Shapewear aka "The Mirdle" .. Hide the Jelly Belly and Gut!

2010-08-29T15:33:00.000-07:00

Girdles otherwise known as "The Mirdle" for men? Beer-bellied guys or guys who just have (sorry to be so blunt) big guts, are taking a cue from women.

They call it "men's shapewear," but you know what that really means.

There is the Mens Abdomen Shirt by Ardyss that we sell seen to the left. This men’s reshaper is designed to give you a firm abdominal support and to reinforce the lower back. It protects the spine from backaches and muscular fatigue, stimulates muscular toning in your abdomen. This shirt can reduce the waist up to two sizes and helps to give you a firm abdomen appearance.

Spanx for Men -- undershirts that fit and feel like a wet suit -- debuted to such testosterone-fueled success this year that the company is coming out with a line of (gulp) bottoms for the fall. The cotton compression undershirt "helps with love handles, beer bellies and "oh my," man boobs -- or 'moobs,' as we call them," says Maggie Adams, public relations manager for Spanx.

An Australian company, Equmen, offers male-model-worthy "core precision undershirts" for a cool $99 (the company's products are touted by manly man and Washington Redskins punter Josh Bidwell. "I tried one of their shirts earlier this year to help with back issues I had from playing golf, and it works just great. Really holds your core in place, supports the upper shoulders, particularly when you're working out.")

"Some of this has evolved from guys who already look pretty good who want muscle shirts that don't look like they're from the 1950s," he said. "When Nike and Under Armour started getting into the compression shirt garment business, way back to the Bo Jackson ads, guys noticed that it enhanced their look."

Equmen ("Equality for Men") markets its product as much as for athletes as the average couch potato, saying that its high-end garments amount to a healthy life-style choice, improving posture and back support, as well as a "noticeably slimmer appearance." to slim young dudes who want a perfect silhouette.

On Amazon, you can find the "Mens Belly Buster Athletic Supporter Girdle," what a mouthful!

"Suprisingly, shapewear for men is not a new concept. Men who went for the cosmopolitan dandy look in the late 19th century in Europe and the States were known to wear some type of binding undergarment. And the history of men's fashion, broadly stated, has been a search to accentuate the male ideal of the V-shaped body -- broad shoulders, narrow hips -- whether in medieval armor or the modern suit. "
Source: Washington post ( By Neely Tucker; Washington Post Staff ; Writer Thursday, August 19, 2010

Tell Santa I want a Tria Hair Remover for Christmas . I've been good!

2010-08-27T19:20:00.000-07:00

If anyone asks you what I want for Christmas ... this is it! Can you imagine the possibility of not having shave ... wax, pick, tweeze or any other thing we do to get rid of hair!!!!!! This would be a God-send! Think about it, you are trying to get your bod in shape; healthy and fine ... shouldn't we be able to get the hair off permanently and easily?

TRIA Laser Hair Removal SystemThe TRIA Laser Hair Removal System is the first and only FDA-cleared laser hair removal system available that uses the same trusted laser technology as the professionals and provides the same permanent results - at home. In as few as eight simple treatments, you'll never have to shave or wax again. End of story. No more inconvenient appointments. No more endless waxing and shaving. Wake up to silky-smooth skin every day and wear what you like, when you like. With the TRIA Laser Hair Removal System, it's all about privacy and being hair-free on your own terms, in your own home. You set the schedule and let the TRIA Laser do the rest! Now the TRIA Laser comes with five enhanced, comfort settings to make each treatment more effective than ever before!

Under $50.00 She's My Cherry Pie Swimsuit!

2010-08-26T09:46:00.000-07:00

This suit is adorable!!!!! And under $50.00. Tell me this isn't cute!

This bikini is as sweet as cherry pie! Made from our soft velvet fabric, this suit is one of a kind. Looks super cute dressed up with some accessories for more of a pin-up girl look, or just by itself for the ultimate beach worshipper. Cheeky shorts offer just the right amount of coverage while the triangle top is totally adjustable to fit you perfectly!

Clint Walker AKA Cheyenne ... Working Out In His Home Gym (1960s)

2010-08-26T09:29:00.000-07:00

Lawdy ... An oldie but a goodie .... Clint Walker (Cheyenne) and his workout .... it's still relevant!

Cool .. I mean "Not so cool" ...Fashion Models in Steam Cave, 1948

2010-08-23T20:20:00.000-07:00

Great picture from 1948 ...

Source: By: Al / Blog of Record

Published: January 13th, 2009

Woman Goes Ballistic Over Chicken McNuggets ... or Lack of!

2010-08-22T13:43:00.000-07:00

I guess Melodi Dushane, 24, of Ohio, who was sentenced to 60 days in prison for punching two McDonald's employees, and smashing a drive-thru window at a Toledo restaurant earlier this year, didn't think the employees "Deserved a break today ..."

All I can picture is Varooka from the Willy Wonka Movies ... "I want it now!" Which is the reason Dushane went ballistic ...McDonald's refused to serve Chicken McNuggets during breakfast time. Now everyone knows you can't get lunch before 10:30 a.m. ... don't they?

Dushane's McNugget meltdown was captured by the store's security camera. (I wonder if she's worried the neighbors will see this?)

In the video, Dushane can be seen arguing with the drive-thru attendant, getting out of her car to spar with the employee, while other workers attempt to close the window. But, even with the window closed, Dushane continues to make threatening gestures, until she grabs a bottle from her car, smashes the drive-thru window and drives off.

Dushame, who admits she was drunk was sentenced to 60 days behind bards and ordered to pay the cost of replacing the broken window.

Sources: og and LOVE

Vintage Style Swimwear by the Retro Black Cat ... Meow

2010-07-26T19:16:00.000-07:00

Zebra's and Kitten Kats and Polka Dots ... Oh My! Just added a wonderful new designer ... Black Cat, and we have sizes for the petite kitten to the voluptuous bombshell!

Offering cup sizes AA-DDD and bottom sizes XXS-XXL.

All suits are under $100.00 and we have an eclectic blend of retro styles of the past, with a modern twist, inspired by pin-up girls, vixens, and bombshells, hot rods, tattoos, & the cool stuff of yesteryear.

Each suit is carefully handcrafted one at a time in the good ole' USA. This designer takes great pride in their work, so there’s no mass-production.

Hope you love the styles as much as we do : ) Offered at Get Go Retro!

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What Exactly Does the Body Magic Do?

2010-07-23T18:52:00.000-07:00

Shapewear, bodywear (previously referred to as girdles) are figure flattering foundation garments that use the latest technology to smooth away love handles, tummy rolls and muffin tops. You know what I'm talking about : )

Shapewear firms everything up. Today's garments are not your grandmother's girdle. Yesterday's model had boning, metal and really uncomfortable, heavy material. Body Magic and/or Ardyss brands are made of lightweight, breathable medical grade compression material. It's a win win situation to wear one. You lose the inches immediately because it compresses you, but it also reduces your size if you continue to wear the garment.

Jessica Matthews, spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise, said shapewear is the latest take on the compression clothing that has been used by distance runners, athletes and football players for some time.

The difference with shapewear is that a girdle like your grandmother wore in the 50's, will smooth you out, but once you take off a girdle you're back to the same body you started with. But, if you keep using it (shapewear), you'll see a change in your body as it tones and tightens; and perhaps even a psychological affect. Some find that wearing shapewear improves their confidence and self esteem and empowers them to want to exercise more.

You wont' be disappointed, if you wear it like you are suppose to, you'll see the difference. It's a commitment, just like exercise.

Conservative Girdle Picture found at: www.fiftiesweb.com/fashion/fashion-girdle.htm

Looks Seamingly Easy ... Seamed Stockings

2010-07-15T16:21:00.000-07:00

This is a fabulous retro picture. Puts a new spin on "seamed stockings" doesn't it? 40s popular option was to apply makeup to the leg, a tedious procedure that could include painting a black line up the back of the leg to complete the illusion.

Source

Funny Video - All The Wrinkled Ladies ... A Take on Beyonce's Hit

2010-07-13T07:11:00.000-07:00

Is this hysterical or what???? A take on Beyonce's "All the Single Ladies" .... We have "All the Wrinkled Ladies" : ) They need a whole tube of Unwrinkle Serum (I think) : )

Noni Juice ... Worth a try for it's purported holistic benefits...

2010-07-07T17:16:00.000-07:00

Pure Noni juice is used to promote good health due to its therapeutic qualities and function as a natural curative agent. Used in Asia and Polynesia for more that 2,000 years, the medicinal benefits of this fruit have been developed over generations. The maximum benefits of Pure Noni are obtained from its 100% natural juice state

Purported Benefits:

• Helps protect the respiratory system.*

• Helps fortify the immune system.*

• Contains Antioxidants.*

According to the blog Noni -- Noni juice may not taste that delicious but it is extremely holistic, which explains why many celebrities are flocking to the Polynesian fruit juice. From David Bowie to Meg Ryan, celebrities looking to stay healthy are turning to noni juice for its famous holistic benefits.

Rosie O’Donnell is a purported noni aficionado, along with super model Miranda Kerr, which goes to show you the spectrum of celebrities that have tapped into this fad. Although noni juice has failed to peak much major media attention, the benefits of noni juice seem to have passed through tinseltown, infecting Hollywood with a healthy habit. The differences between the celebrities who love noni mirrors the same wide audience that it has enjoyed world wide, as I’ve met hippies and lawyers alike who swear by noni’s healing properties.

Of course when celebrities do something, people seem to want to do it too. Hopefully these celebrities can spread the word about noni, even if only by example, increasing sales for the companies and improving health for consumers. Greater demand for the juice may drive the price up initially, but fierce competition and a larger market would ultimately level the price out, putting noni into the hands of more individuals. With that said, there’s definitely some good that can come out of celebrity trends. Since regardless of what celebrities do, people copy them, they really are given quite a bit of power. This looks like one case where they’re using their power for good, even if they’re doing it obliviously.

As always ... check with your doctor before you take anything.

As Seen on TV - Lady GaGa's Body Stocking AKA Girdle

2010-07-01T17:42:00.000-07:00

As you can see ... even celebrities wear shapewear!

Lady Gaga is well-known for her outlandish outfits, but it seems that her body stocking-du-jour can be bought off the television; the L.A. Times reports. Kymaro, an 'As Seen On TV' enterprise claims that Gaga's flesh-colored suit is the Kymaro Body Shaper, and gets rid of love handles, spare tires and middle age spread. It slims down 2 dress sizes instantly and is made from a comfortable fabric that moves with you, perfect for those times when you're performing "Bad Romance" in front of a crowd of screaming fans.

Now ... I hope you all agree with me .... doesn't our shapewear look much better????

Check ours out at Ardyss Body Magic : )

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Flatten Your Stomach and Shape Your Buttocks

2010-05-14T18:07:00.000-07:00

Flatten your abdomen and shape your buttocks.

The plus shapewear's main function is to support the lower abdomen and uses special reinforcements to smooth irregularities and to protect internal organs.

Functions:

Applies a smooth and firm pressure to the abdomen. Repositions and smoothes any irregularities in the abdomen & crotch. It prevents fat accumulation in the crotch. It is excellent for enhancing the hips.

Pole Dancing Championship Illustrates a Great Way to Tone Up!

2010-05-14T12:04:00.000-07:00

Prepare to be amazed ... This is great exercise if you want to do something in your own home. The only competition and satisfaction is for yourself. A perfect sport.

Looking for ways to get started ... check our Amazon.com -- Lots of great videos, books and even poles to buy : )

Jennifer Aniston on Baby Food Diet for New Movie

2010-05-06T16:23:00.000-07:00

According to Marie Claire, Jennifer Aniston is reportedly on a baby food diet to lose weight for her latest role in a movie called Just Go With It, which has a swimsuit scene with model Brooklyn Decker. She has reportedly lost 7lbs in a single week. (That's pretty good in my book since Aniston is already in great shape!) [Marie Claire UK]

Devised by celebrity trainer Tracy Ander son - who also counts Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna among her clientele - the diet involves eating 14 portions of puréed food a day, followed by a healthy dinner. The mini-meals include fruit smoothies, oatmeal, soups and pears followed by a normal size evening meal of lean meat and vegetables.

Anderson has said to Hollywoodscoop.com; in describing the regime: 'I developed a cleanse where you can still eat and it's a lot of puree foods. I was very careful about the foods I chose to put in it. 'When you do these liquid cleanses, I felt a responsibility to come up with something. Liquid cleanses do help you lose weight but you will gain more the next week,' she explained.
'I wanted something where you can eliminate toxicity, break bad habits but still have your digestive system going. That is when the baby food cleanse was born.'

The Pro:

Baby food is free of additives, pure and full of vitamins
Portions are small enough to control cravings and avoid the temptation to overeat
Many selections are gluten-free for those on a gluten-free diet
Organic varieties available
Broad variety of flavors
You Don't Chew!!!!!

The Con

Small portions could lead to a binge later on
Taste is bland -Since very little chewing is involved, satiety might not be achieved

So what do you think???

Sources: Baby Food Trend; The Stir; Celebrity Diagnosis; Marie Claire UK
Original Post Here: Canned Tan Chic

Summer Tips and Ideas

2010-05-04T16:57:00.000-07:00

The hot summer days will soon be upon us. Memorial Day looms with the promise of picnics, carnivals, bike rides, pool openings and trips to the beach. We figured we would send a newsletter with not only information about all the hot new products in our shop, but also some summer ideas.

First of all , Get Go Retro is in Maryland, and if you know anything about Maryland you know it is Chesapeake Bay Crab Country out here! And crabs ain't good eatin' unless they are steamed and then eaten with Old Bay. If you can buy your crab meat at the store ... check out these two receipes for Crab cakes. One for carnivores and one for vegetarians. (I want to include everyone!)

Traditional Old Bay Crab Cakes "YUM-O" (The secret is the "Old Bay"

Ingredients:

2 slices dried bread, crusts removed
Milk
1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1 lb. lump or backfin crabmeat

Instructions:

In a bowl, break bread into small pieces and moisten with milk. Add remaining ingredients except crabmeat and mix lightly. Add crabmeat and mix gently so you do not to break up the large pieces of crab. Shape into patties and broil or fry until golden brown on both sides. Makes 4-6 servings.

Vegetarian? We don't want to leave you out!

Meatless Crab Cakes

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded zucchini (unpeeled)
2 cups bread crumbs
1 egg
1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. mustard (optional)
1 Tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning
oil

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients together and shape into patties. Pan fry or deep fry in oil until brown.

If you are going to a picnic ... we have some really cute outfits. We have the great high waisted shorts by Lady K and an adorable tropical or gingham tie blouse. Great for a picnic. Want to be dressy? We have an adorable red picnic dress! A great dress if you want to get noticed. Simple. Cute. Sexy. Very 1940's.

Simple sandals will work with this cute little number.

A cute pony tail will do as well. By far, THE most popular hairstyle worn by teens in the 1950's. Hair was long and worn high on the back of the head and usually tied with a scarf.   Don't know how to make one?

Check out the directions from Richard Ashforth on how to make a perfect ponytail.    Richard is the International Creative Director from top hairdressing company, Saco.

Step 1: Apply salty water.   Mixing some salt into water.
Step 2: Make hair bungee.   Using a hair-band and two kirby-grips make the hair bungee.
Step 3: Brush hair. Brush hair back through your hand towards a point at the back.

Step 4: Tilt head back to avoid sagging. When positioning your pony-tail, tilt your head back in order to avoid a loose section underneath.
Step 5: Position pony-tail. Position pony-tail between crown and oxhibital bone.
Step 6: Use hair bungee. Wrap pony-tail in hair-bungee and fix using kirby-grip.
Step 7: Conceal hair bungee. Using a strand of hair, wrap round the bungee to conceal it.
Step 8: Smooth finish with hair spray. Apply hair spray to finish any loose hairs and complete the look.

If you are looking for a way to get a darker tan .....

If you are fair skinned and want a quick tan you need to read about Canthaxanthin. I first heard about it in
LIFE EXTENSION (Warner Books) by Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw. When I saw that Mr. Eastwood used it ... I figured what's good enough for Clint is good enough for me. I have used it for the past 10 years .. and it definitely does it's job. It's better I just let you read an excerpt from the book so you can make your own decision. Without further adieu .... from Life Extension:

" The use of very high doses of beta carotene to reduce photosensitivity does have a cosmetic drawback, however. The beta carotene will color your skin yellow (which can also occur if you eat a great many carrots), making you look jaundiced. Of course, it isn't really jaundice (caused by liver failure), and your doctor will realize it immediately when he sees the whites of your eyes have not turned yellow. Nevertheless, you may not want to be carrot-colored. There is another carotenoid, canthaxanthin, which is very closely related to beta carotene. This is the material that makes flamingos and certain shellfish pink. We think it provides better protection from ultraviolet light and singlet oxygen better than beta carotene, and it colors the skin a beautiful natural-looking golden-copper tan when taken orally. "

" Any plant containing chlorophyll but no carotenoids will be killed by a few minutes of exposure to sunlight since about one photosynthetic reaction in a thousand allows a dangerous molecule of singlet oxygen to escape. Like plants, we can protect ourselves from sunlight with carotenoids. moreover, in some recent reports, carotenoids appear to be remarkably effective inhibitors of carcinogenesis (cancer) in humans. " (pgs. 422-423)

" In the spring of 1981, I added a carotenoid, canthaxanthin (Orobronze) to my formula, primarily for its ability to color human skin a golden-bronze color without UV exposure, but also for the very substantial protective effects of the carotenoids. The results have been better than expected.

After a winter indoors glued to a computer writing this book with Sandy, we pulled the plug and went on a micro-vacation. I spent 2 1/2 days in the Mohave high desert clothed as shown in the accompanying photos, without even getting a slight sunburn. (This location was about 80 miles south of Death Valley.) This substantial increase in sunburn resistance over the prior summer was presumably due to the addition of Orobronze (canthaxanthin) to my personal experimental life extension formula. Carotenoids such as beta carotene and canthaxanthin are excellent deactivators of highly reactive and damaging forms of excited oxygen, singlet and triplet oxygen, which are photochemically produced via ultraviolet light. In addition, they are good free radical scavengers (also ultraviolet light induced), and ultraviolet absorbers. The principal mode of activity was not UV (ultraviolet) absorption, however, because my canthaxanthin tan darkened very noticeably due to UV-stimulated melanin production in my skin. Most of the protective effects are probably due to deactivation of excited oxygen and free radicals. " (pg. 771)

" 'Mr. Smith' says that there was a 'real dramatic' effect on his skin's resistance to sunburn when he used canthaxanthin, a carotenoid (chemically related to the yellow coloring matter in carrots, beta carotene). His skin is relatively light and sensitive to sunlight, especially his nose. He began using about 120 milligrams of canthaxanthin per day, then went to the same dose every other day. He looks as if he has a beautiful golden-bronze suntan and he says his resistance to sunburn is dramatically improved. Recently, when he forgot to use sun-block on his nose, it received only minor sunburn compared to what would be expected from earlier experiences.* " (pg. 743)

* Mr. Smith is commonly known to be movie star Clint Eastwood.

Last but not least

We have some great new swimsuits in our shop. We have the new pink and white version of the Barbie suit, the Bandana 2 piece and a high waisted ruffle butt suit. Want to show a little more skin? We have Nicolita's homage to the 50's suit, Bernie Dexter wearing Fables by Barrie and another suit by Nicolita. We will also be getting some suits from the Esther Williams' line.

Have a great summer. And remember; "You've got style when you go retro~"

Shake Weights ... Get Rave Arms

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Check out the ShakeWeights at Dr. Leonards! Under 20.00 and it's getting rave reviews!

ShakeWeight™ is the revolutionary way to shape, tone, and firm your entire upper body-including shoulders, triceps, biceps, and chest-in just 6 minutes per day. Based on the new workout technology of Dynamic Inertia, it uses kinetic energy to engage and ignite your muscles for a lean, toned look you'll love showing off. Steel & plastic, 2.5 lbs. Instructional DVD included.

Great for toned arms!