INTRODUCTION
The fashion industry has held women up to unhealthy standards for too long, but don't hate yourself for wanting to live up to these standards, you are not alone.
What women hasn’t leafed through a glossy magazine and sighed at the so-called perfect bodies of the women featured within; it can be irritating, demoralising and downright depressing.
The whole idea of the perfect body is a big lie! As these women in glossy magazines do not reflect the different sizes and shapes of the real women of today, not to mention the unhealthy measures these models have to put their bodies through. There just isn’t such a thing as the perfect body, that’s just media hype!
Women usually compare their beauty with an idealized standard of beauty, such as Actresses and Models, I believe everyone should live a heathier lifestyle through exercising, and choosing healthier eating options. We all have different body types and should not try to conform to this impossible, unattainable so-called physical ideal.
For example J-lo and Paris Hilton, both these women are in incredible shape, but both have different body types. Jennifer lopez would not look healthy being at Paris Hiltons weight and vice versa, yet these two women look stunning by accepting and perfecting their body types.
You will find in this guide how you too can make the most of your body type, you’ll find all the secrets inside. I’ve also reviewed which diet and workout plans are the most effective for you to include into your daily schedule.
3 Tips Celebrities Live By.
The reality is that celebrities are not favoured from the laws of weight management. If you eat too much calories without expending it with exercise you will gain pounds. It is a simple equation.
Here are 3 Tips to keep you on your toes with your weight management.
TIP 1. Never wear baggy clothes.
When you wear baggy clothes it is easy for weight gain to go undetected. Whether you are at work or out shopping always choose clothes that fit well i.e Tight fitted jeans..dressing this way lets you constantly monitor your figure. This is a favourite amongst Uma Thurman, Kate Bosworth and Minnie Driver
TIP 2. Choose carefully when out dining in Restaurants.
By choosing the right foods on the menu in Restaurants can cut your calorie intake by 600 calories, so always fill your plate with more raw vegetables and reduce amounts of salad dressing where hidden calories can be found.
TIP 3. Water, water, water.
You never see celebrities leave home without it, water keeps you going for longer and your skin really starts to glow. You don't have to only carry bottles of water, you can also get your water from fruits and veg. On set Actresses such as Angelina Jolie, Reese Witherspoon and Uma Thurman are known to follow diets that consist mainly of Water, Fruit and Vegetables, Cottage cheese and Wholegrains.
CELEBRITY DIET AND REVIEW
ANGELINA JOLIE DIET SECRETS.
When Angelina Jolie gets into shape she has to swap alcohol, cigarettes and skipping breakfast for a special diet of steamed meat, vegetables, soya milk and a big decrease in Sugar. Her training regime includes kickboxing, canoeing, street fighting and yoga.
Angelina is really happy with her new curvy body and says" I'm all for curves on a woman, and feeling sexy"
My Verdict: I would definately recommend angelina jolie's diet and training regime. It represents a great balance of nutrition and covers the most effective component of fitness and well-being.
JESSICA ALBA DIET SECRETS(recently voted FHM sexiest women 2007).
Jessica Alba has been reported to have been on a diet since the age of 12(that’s one heck of a long diet). Jessica said "Everybody in my family is heavily overweight. I wanted to be healthier, so I started cooking for myself when I was 12 years old.
When I eat breakfast, I'll have an egg-white omelette and fruit, or cottage cheese and a peach. For lunch, I'll have a salad. Dinner is usually vegetables and chicken or fish. During the day I'll have some dried fruit, or I'll have a chocolate or strawberry frozen yogurt. I don't really eat desserts or bread"
Jessica Alba's Workout routine consists of 45 minutes to an hour of circuit training she usually does 10 mins on the Treadmill intensively, then do 50 lunges and Ab crunches, these exercises tone her butt, legs and stomach. Then she moves onto the Cross Trainer or Stepper machine for another 10 minutes, then she'll use free weights for her shoulders, biceps and triceps. She repeats this cycle four times non-stop.
My Verdict: Jessica Alba's diet and workout routine gets the thumbs up, what she is doing here is keeping her heart rate up to around 160 to 180 beats per minute which is very intense but is very effective for optimum fat loss. Jessica uses free weights which is the best option if you want to increase your muscle tone and decrease your body fat. Her diet is pretty good, but I would replace her snacks of dried fruit for Nuts, as dried fruit is high in Sugar and can increase weight gain if eaten in excess.
GISELE BUNDCHEN'S DIET
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has revealed the secret to her amazing figure is cheeseburgers!
The Stunning Supermodel, who is famous for her stunning figure claims she has been munching on burgers since the age of 14.
She also claims to train very intensely which allows her to get away with eating what she wants.
My Verdict: This is ridiculous I refuse to believe her diet consists of just eating cheeseburgers, even if you have a fast metabolism sooner or later this type of unbalanced diet will start to show on your skin, hair and belly eventually resulting in a slowed down metabolism and huge amounts of weight gain. This one is a definate No-No.
JENNIFER ANISTON ZONE DIET SECRETS
jennifer aniston reportedly turned to the Zone Diet when she started working on the set of 'Friends'. The Zone Diet consist of 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent protein, and 30 percent fat.
My Verdict: This is a well balanced diet and is sure to keep your metabolism running smoothly.
RENEE ZELLWEGER ZONE DIET SECRETS.
Renee zellweger has also used the Zone diet, after putting on 20 pounds for her role in Bridget jones diary 2. Madonna, Cindy Crawford and Winona Ryder are also reported to have tried this diet.
BEYONCE KNOWLES-MAPLE SYRUP DIET
Celebrity + weight loss + extreme measures = Instant fad.
Beyonce knowles lost 20 pounds by having a concoction made up maple syrup, lemon juice, water and cayenne pepper. Beyonce said "I lived on water, cayenne pepper and maple syrup for 14 days on the set of dream girls. It was tough; everyone else was eating normally and I was dying."
My Verdict: This diet will leave you: weak,you will experience muscle loss, lack of energy and terrible mood swings, Supermodel Naomi Cambell has also been reported to follow this diet which might explain why she always seems to get herself into trouble(don’t hit me Naomi please I was only kidding). Even after Beyonce 14 day diet she said " After that I ate waffles, fried chicken, cheeseburgers, french fries, everything I could find. that was the best time of my life. I've gained 12 pounds."
A diet like this cannot be sustained for long and will only result in bingeing and putting on loads of weight, this diet definately gets the thumbs down.
Katie holmes Diet secrets
When Katie holmes was asked what she does about working out and looking good she said “ I try. I grew up in an environment full of athletes and unfortunately I wasn’t one of them. My parents are healthy. We go running on Thanksgiving – I mean what family does that? It has to be before the big turkey dinner. My dad is really ambitious and makes us all go. Exercise is definitely important, but the long hours sometimes prevent me from being a good girl and getting my cardio workout.”
Katies’s favorite foods are jelly bellies, cookie dough, buttered popcorn, veggie burgers, onion rings and Pretzels dipped in salsa and her favorite drinks are vanilla latte and diet coke. Her favorite activities are shopping, dancing, running, watching movies, reading and listening to music.
My Verdict: Stay away from this kind of diet ladies! Although she is very active I would not recommend these kind of eating habits, this may work for Katie due to her having a fast metabolism and a active lifestyle.
JANET JACKSON AND THE YO-YO DIET.
Janet Jackson is a classic example of a yo-yo dieter. This is why you'll see photos of Janet hugely overweight, then usually before her album release she'll appear seemingly out of nowhere with a chiseled stomach and well toned physique.
In preparation for an album release she uses the help of a personal trainer who puts her through a regime of jogging, brisk walking, lunges and squats. Then she'll go months eating just salads and fruits and drinking evian water.
My Verdict: This kind of dieting is commonplace in
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