A Healthy Bite: Molly Sims

“I think I’ve done every crazy diet there was in the beginning, but it’s weird: I’m thinner now than I was when I was modeling. I don’t obsess about it.” - Molly Sims on giving up fad diets . The actress/model is the cover girl for the September issue of Health and tells the mag that instead of stressing over food, she stays healthy by keeping a strict exercise regimen. Molly works out five to six days a week for at least an hour at a time. She’s also a big fan of the Tracy Anderson Method and visits the trainer’s studio regularly.

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Shop Gilt to Avoid Guilt: Sale of Fitness Gear Galore

If you’re a fan of fashion and great deals, then you’re probably already familiar with the Gilt Groupe , the online high-fashion sale site. To help you get back on track after your Summer holiday, the site is offering great deals to help you de-stress, detox, and get back in shape with style. On Aug. 26 at noon EDT, the Get Back in Action deals begin with a focus on wellness. Look for offers for Exhale Spa beauty treatments and fitness classes, BluePrintCleanse detox packages (if juice until dinner is your thing), a Stott Pilates At Home Reformer Machine, and Beyond Yoga (a FitSugar fave) tanks and pants. The following day, the offers turn toward fitness. With the US Open beginning in a week, you might want to take advantage of deals on tennis fashions created by Venus Williams for her EleVen label made exclusively for Gilt. Running shoes and gear from New Balance , Saucony , and Puma will be featured, too. For a more private workout, you can also save on fitness DVDs from Tracy Anderson and AeroSpace founder Michael Olajide. To participate, you do need to join the group, and you can do so here . Check out the deals below to see what your savings could be. Remember, everything is on a first-come, first-served basis. Happy shopping! View 5 Photos ›

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Do You Work Out so You Can Eat Whatever You Want?

People work out for different reasons - to build strength, lose weight, and feel active are just a few. Some people, which include actress Gwyneth Paltrow, exercise so they don’t have to amend their diets. Gwyneth’s trainer, Tracy Anderson, says that Gwyneth loves to eat , and as long as she works out six days a week, the actress can eat anything she wants. Pigging out definitely isn’t the main reason I exercise, but I sometimes am more lenient with my diet because I lead such an active lifestyle. Tell me . . . Do You Work Out so You Can Eat Whatever You Want? Yes No

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Karolina Kurkova on Being a Green Machine

Supermodel Karolina Kurkova is back to work and, I might add, looking pretty darn good in a new photo spread with W magazine . The former Victoria’s Secret angel gave birth to a baby boy six months ago, opting to do a home delivery at that! While it may have been a little bit easier for Karolina to get back to her prepregnancy body - she is naturally lean, after all - she certainly didn’t slack off either. Karolina shared with W that she kept her diet “annoyingly healthy” and relied on another working mom - trainer Tracy Anderson - to help get her back in shape. Here are the highlights: On losing the baby weight : “I didn’t gain much weight, and I think the secret was really staying active throughout my pregnancy. I did Pilates, a lot of weight training, I walked a lot and I traveled. I lived my life, you know?” On her pregnancy diet : “I was eating really healthy, taking good supplements and vitamins, drinking green juices and just making sure I was putting the best stuff in my body. I didn’t eat much junk, and I was lucky I didn’t really crave it, either. So I’m all about listening to your body. But obviously you want to try to give it more natural foods, and fruits, good vitamins, fish oils, fiber. Lots of fiber when you’re pregnant!” To find out what it’s like working out with Tracy Anderson, read more. On working with Tracy Anderson : “I wanted to try something different. I didn’t want to be in the gym doing weights. And I like Tracy. She’s a working mom like me and she understands that, and understands a woman’s body. It’s been really fun . . . it’s a bit of a mishmash of everything. A little ballet, a lot of dancing, funk cardio. As a woman, where else can you go and listen to fast music and really dance? Especially after you have a baby, it’s not like you have a lot of time to go dance! So it’s a great place to just go and be, and feel good, feel sexy and sweat.” On what she eats now : “We still do a lot of fresh green fruit juices, and try to cook as much as we can so that everything’s light, delicious and gluten-free. We don’t really eat anything that’s white, or processed. And we try to buy things from little farms and local places to support those businesses. I’m a big believer in that.”

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Could You Be Tanorexic?

Over the weekend I was at brunch with a large group of women when one of them mentioned she used a tanning bed to prepare for a Caribbean vacation. I was totally shocked! While most of you admit to using a tanning bed in the past, I’m willing to bet that after realizing just how bad they are for your health, you stopped. With vacation and bikini seasons looming ahead, I can see why it’s tempting to jump in the tanning bed for a little color; especially if you’re worried about burning in the sun. But the LA Times recently reported on “tanorexics” - people addicted to tanning. According to the article, one in four teens shows signs of tanorexia , a dangerous obsession that could lead to skin cancer. Researchers think that tanning may cause a rush of endorphins in the brain, which can in turn cause feelings of well-being similar to a runner’s high. And judging by my brunch experience, teens aren’t the only ones susceptible to these feelings. While you may think a little glow makes you look healthier, a natural tan is actually your skin’s reaction to UV exposure . And according to one FDA scientist, “any tan is a sign of skin damage. Recognizing exposure to the rays as an ‘insult,’ the skin acts in self-defense by producing more melanin, a pigment that darkens the skin.” This leads to premature aging, and in severe cases, cancer. If you’re chasing that natural glow, try an at-home tanner, or spray-on tan. While neither will provide a “base” for UV exposure, they’ll give you the healthy glow you’re looking for. And, of course, when you’re out in the sun, wear sunscreen. In my opinion, the risks of UV exposure are not worth the reward.

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Oh Snap: Jennifer Aniston Responds to Baby Food Allegations

Last week the blogosphere went crazy with claims that Jennifer Aniston was put on a baby food diet by trainer Tracy Anderson to get in shape for her role in Just Go With It . And in an even stranger turn, it was being reported that Jen felt so insecure next to costar Brooklyn Decker that she flew her longtime trainer, Mandy Ingber, out to Hawaii to be with her on set. In what can only be described as “no duh,” it turns out that all of these claims are nothing but pure malarkey. When People asked Jen what was up with her baby food diet, she responded: “Sorry, but the last time I had baby food, I believe I was 1. I’ve been on solids for about 40 years now.” Adding to the heap is that People is reporting that Jen has never worked “directly” with trainer Tracy Anderson (despite what it says on Tracy’s own website ) and that the actress finds the whole baby food thing to be nothing but “strange.” As far as Jen’s trainer being on set with her, that seems to be nothing but fluff too. Jen’s spokesman, Stephen Huvane, told ABC News that yes, Jen works with Mandy year-round but “has not specifically flown her in to Hawaii after seeing Brooklyn Decker.” Judging from Mandy’s Twitter account , we’d have to agree - the yoga instructor has been in Southern California and NYC for the last few weeks.

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Oh the Things Celebrity Trainers Tweet!

I love using my Twitter account to follow celebrity trainers and fitness experts who tweet . I get the same advice that their star clients do, except I don’t have to pay $300/hour for it, and I get the scoop on all of their new projects. And since they often talk about the stars they train, I get to hear about Kristin Cavallari’s and Fergie’s workouts, or what healthy foods Lady Gaga is snacking on. Check out what trainers are tweeting up a storm in the Twitterverse. View Slideshow ›

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How Well Do You Know Celebrity Diet Trends?

It’s hard keeping up with all the latest diet trends and fitness happenings in the lives of celebs. Just last week we told you about the rumors surrounding Jennifer Aniston’s baby food diet and also shared with you a killer leg workout Tracy Anderson made for Gwyneth Paltrow. Jen, Gwyneth, and Tracy weren’t the only celebs stirring up news in the fitness world, though. Take my quiz and test your knowledge of the latest celebrity diet fads and more!   Question 1 of 3 Can you guess which famous Brit performer is on the Eat Right For Your Type diet based on blood type? Victoria Beckham Lily Allen Cheryl Cole Kelly Osbourne

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Jennifer Aniston Reportedly on Baby Food Diet (Again)

In another case of weird celebrity diets , recent rumors have surfaced that Jennifer Aniston went on a baby food diet to prepare for her role in Just Go With It . Tracy Anderson is credited with advising Jen to go on this diet, which consists of 14 servings of pureed food each day, followed by one adult meal. While there hasn’t been a lot in the news about Jen and Tracy working together in the past, Jen’s BFF Courteney Cox is an outspoken admirer of the Tracy Anderson Method, and Tracy has Jen listed as a celebrity client in her bio. This isn’t the first time Jen’s been linked to liking infant food. Three years ago Marie Claire reported that stars like Jen, Reese Witherspoon, and Marcia Cross were huge proponents of eating baby food and that it was “fashion guru” Hedi Slimane - not Tracy Anderson - who is credited for this chewless infant food craze. In the end, this diet is just an overly smooth way to regulate calories and fat intake, so we say skip it. There are more interesting ways to do that - plus we like chewing our food !

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Your Tips For Cutting Down on Sugar

In order to cut down on my sugar intake, I made the switch from fruity flavored Greek yogurt to plain. Here are some of your suggestions on how you cut down on your daily sugar intake . There were so many great ideas, so be sure to check out the comments section of the original post to see even more ways to scale back on the added sweetness. “Cut out hidden sugars by shopping at health food stores instead of buying the well-known brand names. For example, a lot of the popular brands of ‘healthy’ whole wheat bread actually have added sugar and/or high fructose corn syrup in them. Brands like Peter Pan and JIF have added sugar, so switching to natural peanut butter is an easy way to reduce your sugar consumption.” - chloe bella “Plain oatmeal can be sweetened with fruit instead of brown sugar. Use canned pumpkin, unsweetened applesauce, and plain yogurt to make baked goods. You need about half the sugar of the original recipe!” - acfreema “The thing I really had trouble getting? Chocolate. So instead of milk chocolate, I started gradually working my way up the dark chocolate ladder so that I could acquire a taste instead of just pushing it all on myself. Once I got used to the taste of 50% dark chocolate, I started buying 60%, and then 70%, and now I’m up to 85% and sometimes even 90% dark chocolate, where the first two ingredients are no longer sugar, but cocoa solids and cocoa butter.” - laellavita “When baking, I use about 1/4 cup less sugar than what the recipe calls for.” - tamaradulva Spectra says, “I use Truvia to sweeten my coffee instead of sugar and it really tastes good. Since I like my coffee really sweet, it saves me a lot of added sugar. Also, I put cinnamon on my oatmeal instead of lots of sugar. For whatever reason, it adds a lot of sweetness.” “I prefer to add my own stuff to plain yogurt, because I like the nutritional profile of plain better than flavored, plus the taste is better. Real fruit is better than ‘fruit jelly’ or ‘natural and artificial flavorings’ any day.” - julea

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