I saw that Shape.com had posted an article listing the amount of calories you can burn for different exercises. They reported that if you expend 500 more calories than you consume each day, you can lose a pound a week! Here are the activities and how much time you need to spend on each to get to that 500 calorie mark. Golf- 1 hour, 45 minutes Race-walking (4.5 mph)- 1 hour, 10 minutes High-impact aerobics- 1 hour, 5 minutes Rowing- 55 minutes Jumping rope- 45 minutes Running (6 mph)- 45 minutes Group cycling- 45 minutes Rock climbing- 40 minutes Boxing- 40 minutes Elliptical trainer- 40 minutes
Surprise! Heidi Klum walked the runway at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show, where she was tapped to host after giving birth to her fourth child just 5 weeks ago! The supermodel, 36, was “thrilled” to walk the runway at last night’s show in New York City. She told Usmagazine, “I am excited. I'm keeping it all together,” before hitting the runway in a purple corset covered with a half gown with poufs of tulle. The Victoria Secret Fashion Show will air on December 1st at 10 pm on CBS.
Usmagazine is reporting that a tour bus carrying the concert production crew of Miley Cyrus overturned in Virginia Friday morning. The accident injured nine passengers and killed the driver of the bus. The singer, 16, was not on the bus when is overturned on Interstate 85, 40 miles away from Richmond. The bus was part of a four vehicle caravan with 14 passengers, and seems to have drifted off the road possibly due to wet pavement from the rain.
Lauren Conrad, known for her reality series The Hills has yet another project to add to her budding list. The star, 23, will pen a style book to be called simply Lauren Conrad Style. People.com reports the book will be published by Harper Collins in the fall of 2010. Conrad’s new book (she has also published the fiction title L.A. Candy) will feature never-before-seen photos of the style icon and tips to putting together your own look. “I am really excited to write a style guide. “I think fashion should be fun and reflective of who you are. When you wear clothes you feel good in, it shows in everything you do. I know this guide will offer simple, practical tips to help anyone look fabulous,” Conrad stated in a release. Lauren Conrad designs an affordable clothing line for Kohls, and her follow-up to L.A. Candy, titled Sweet Little Lies will go on sale February 2, 2010.
What’s the hottest way to perk up your hairstyle without any hassle? A headband! Fashion headbands are making a comeback, especially those adorned with bling like the one seen on Hilary Duff. I love headbands to give my look an all together more polished feel, and it is so easy. I like to do a small pouf in the front, then tie my hair back in a ponytail. Slip a headband on to top it off. Headbands are great because they can work so many different ways and with all different types of hair textures. Usmagazine highlights the headbands by True Birds, which can be bought online for only $32!
Self Magazine recently came out with an article on foods that can actually help your body in fighting fats. These eight foods have been shown to help keep the weight off and maintain a slim figure. And who doesn’t love that? 1. Almonds. We have learned from past articles that nuts are a healthier snack choice, but more specifically, almonds are one of the best choices. They contain high amounts of alpha-linolenic acid, which can speed up the metabolisms found in fatty foods. Self recommends 12 per serving. 2. Berries. Fruits that contain a lot of Vitamin C- such as strawberries and raspberries- can help burn off 30% more fat while exercising. 3. Cinnamon. Just ¼ teaspoon of this spice on your food can prevent a postmeal insulin speak. This increase usually occurs after a meal and “signals the body that it should store fat rather than burn it,” explains Lauren Slayton, R.D., of New York City. 4. Mustard. A study in the journal Endocrinology shows that this condiment may slow the growth of fat tissues. 5. Oranges. This fruit is packed with flavones, which help burn off the body fat according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Self suggest snacking on orange slices or drinking freshly squeezed juice with the pulp to see the best results. 6. Soybeans. Soybeans contain choline, which is a compound that blocks fat absorption and breaks down fatty deposits. 7. Sweet potatoes. These are high in fiber, which means there will be no dramatic increase in insulin, so less fat will go on your body. 8. Swiss cheese. Swiss is one of the cheeses that is highest in the calcium content, and “Calcium-rich foods reduce fat-producing enzymes and increase fat breakdown.” That comes from Michael B. Zemel, Ph.D., director of the Nutrition Institute at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. What is great about these fat fighters is there is no need for a drastic diet change. Most are small tweaks that can be introduced, and others can be eaten as snacks between your main meals. Head to Self Magazine for the full article. Direct Link: http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/8-fat-fighting-foods-533949/
