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Say What? Male Model Says He Diets, Too

TresSugar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700

"I dropped 30 pounds to do this.”

- A. J. Abualrub, née Ahmad Jalal, about getting ready for the Roberto Cavalli men's fashion show in Milan. Scouted by a Ford modeling agent in his native Kentucky, the 22-year-old former high-school wrestler practices martial arts. But being athletic didn't account for the primary way he loss weight. His diet secret to fitting into leather and neoprene pants that, as Guy Trebay says, don't provide "what you would call a lot of wiggle room" was meeting with a nutritionist and eating only two meals a day. See? Some men adhere to impossible beauty standards, too.

Bad For Women? Celebrity Weight Loss as Entertainment

TresSugar — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:02:08 -0700

In the latest issue of People, Kirstie Alley discusses her 83-pound weight gain in the aftermath of being a Jenny Craig spokesperson. Maybe she felt upstaged by Valerie Bertinelli, or maybe the only way she can lose weight is to do it in the public eye. (FitSugar has the details on her diet.)

Who knows, but I had to stop and ask myself, when is this going to end? I'm totally bored of hearing about these former actresses' diets! If you're interested in a brief history of this trend, then read more.

In an informal office poll, I asked my co-workers if they could pinpoint the moment this trend started. A few mentioned Oprah and her constant discussion of weight, but for me, the moment that stood out was when daughter of Brian Wilson and former Wilson Phillips singer Carnie Wilson televised her gastric bypass surgery live in 1999. (All I can remember, since it was endlessly repeated and discussed, is that her stomach had been reduced to the size of a can).

Carnie taught us that you could milk this subject for publicity endlessly. After all, as quickly as you lose the weight, you can gain it back. This means more interviews, another round of diets; you could stay in the public eye forever in a binge-purge cycle of attention-getting.

So what do you all think? Do their stories of weight loss inspire other women, or encourage them to yo-yo diet and obsess over dieting rather than simply eating well and exercising? Is celebrity weight loss as entertainment bad for women?

Group Therapy: Should I Say Anything?

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 -0700

My friend has been talking about losing 10 pounds. I'm interested in fitness and health so I gave her a few suggestions, but her eating habits could use some more work.

I know that losing weight is a delicate subject so I don't want to offend her by offering anymore unwanted advice, but she keeps complaining about how the scale never budges. Should I say anything or should I just mind my own business?

[EDITOR'S NOTE: To read more GROUP THERAPY, click here or submit your own question here.]

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What the Hell Kind of Diet Is This?

GiggleSugar — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0800

Girl (and I assume it's a girl), if you don't eat well - or at all - you can't spell. In place of "Food: None," or "Food: Donught, sosages, porck chops, pretizels, Hugga Bugga juice" how about something healthy from the four food groups? Or from my only food group: cheese? It does a body good!

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Bride Puts Her Bridesmaids on a Diet

GiggleSugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0700

This week kicks off the Sugar network's "Wedding Planning Mania" coverage, which means there'll be a whole bunch of bridezillas up in here. WE TV has a series that follows brides-to-be around town while they hoot, holler, and make a hostile effort to plan their weddings. The 'zilla below ordered all of her beautiful (but "five pounds" overweight) bridesmaids to follow a strict no-carb diet - oh all right, with an itty-bitty spoonful of rice on the side. They've got ugly dresses to squeeze into!

To see all of our wedding season coverage, check out IDoSugar.com.

Death Metal Cookie Monster

GiggleSugar — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

It seems as though the Cookie Monster's fighting withdrawals from his recent cookie cutback, and he's letting it affect his work. Can somebody tell me how not to get to "Sesame Street"? I hear the whole place is going downhill these days.

Flashback: Susan Powter in "Stop The Insanity!"

GiggleSugar — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:00:00 -0700

Susan Powter rose to fame in the early 90's by raging against the diet industry, shouting at the top of her lungs, and sporting a platinum blonde crew cut. As the the wikipedia entry notes, "Though no longer in the limelight as she once was, she continues to write and motivate." She does indeed. Enjoy!

The How-To Lounge: Approaching a Diet

DearSugar — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:00:00 -0700

Now that summer is in full swing, are you thinking that you should have stuck to your diet after all? Well, if so, you're not alone! Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind before you start your diet this summer.

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Make a commitment. You have to be 100% ready to make a change in your lifestyle or else you will set yourself up for failure. Lean on friends and family for support
Don't starve yourself or you will end up binging and causing more set backs in your diet plan
Load up on water. Oftentimes you think you are hungry when you are really only thirsty
Never skip a meal and don't go too long without eating or you will be more inclined to overeat at your next meal
Make sure to eat breakfast, even if you're not hungry. A piece of fruit, toast, anything to get your metabolism working early in the morning will make a huge difference. If you are a breakfast person, choose eggs as your first meal of the day -- they have been proven to help dieters lose weight
Keep healthy snacks at work, at home, and in your purse if you spend a lot of your time on the road. Opt for high protein foods with the "good kind of fat" so you will stay fuller, longer. Nuts, lean meats, veggies, fruit, etc. will do the trick
The summer is a great time to start a diet since summer fruits and veggies are naturally tasty and sweet. Try to eat meals full of color!
Try to avoid late night eating and never deprive yourself of your favorite foods, just eat them in moderation
Be aware of your portions and try to eat meals rich in protein and veggies, lighter on carbs. If you dine out regularly, be aware of sauces. If you can, ask for dressings on the side so you can monitor your portions and stay away from high caloric drinks
Alcohol is a big factor when it comes to dieting. Alcohol is high in calories so cut back when you can

Dieting is not easy, so if you have a slip up, don't let it get you down and don't be too hard on yourself. Having a few minor slip ups won't be the end of the world so just pick right up where you left off. For some more great dieting tips from my good friends at FitSugar, just click here.

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Sarah Haskins on Dieting

GiggleSugar — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:00:00 -0800

Like millions of American women, are you, too, planning on dieting in 2009 as part of your new year's resolution? Well, you can listen to "terrifying imp" Richard Simmons, or you can take advice from the woman I want to be my best friend: Sarah Haskins. Just follow her brilliant tips, like swapping out your usual six pack of beer for dinner for a fifth of whisky. Or better yet, buy her new diet book, Stick It in Your Ear the innovative diet book that guarantees weight loss through sticking food in your ear hole instead of your pie hole. BRILLIANT.

4 Tips on Keeping Your Diet in Check When You're Dating

DearSugar — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:30:00 -0800

With so much eating out and letting loose with the one you're crushing on, it's not surprising to see that 51 percent of you gain weight in the beginning of a new relationship. In an effort to avoid letting your waistband suffer in the name of love, I've shared four tips on how to keep your weight in check while falling in love. If I've missed something that works for you, please share your secrets in the comments below.

No one likes to be a Debbie Downer, so instead of saying no to dinner dates or ordering pizza while watching the football game, make sure to stay on track of your exercise routine. If you continue to work out, you'll be able to give yourself a little more leniency with your diet.
Be mindful about how much you're drinking. Not only does alcohol add empty calories to your diet (be sure to drink light beer and avoid sweet mixers when you can), but it can lower your inhibitions and make you eat more.

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Pick and choose. If you want to indulge in a decedent dinner, pass on dessert. If you chose to eat a light meal, treat yourself to a shared dessert - just try not to do both!
Work it off in the bedroom! In a half-hour period, you can burn up to 43 calories making out and 125 calories making love!

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