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Toccara's Fabulous Workout
Toccara, known for her ‘Fabulous’ red carpet interviews, co-hosting abilities and
lovely curvaceous figure wants to help you work it out this winter.
According to Toccara’s website, her new DVD ‘Toccara’s Fabulous Workout’ is
available now for just $19.99 via iamtoccara.com.
In a promotional video for the DVD, Toccara says “I created this DVD for real
sized women you like you and me. I want to encourage you to be healthy, fit and
fabulous !”
Toccara, known for her ‘Fabulous’ red carpet interviews, co-hosting abilities and
lovely curvaceous figure wants to help you work it out this winter.
According to Toccara’s website, her new DVD ‘Toccara’s Fabulous Workout’ is
available now for just $19.99 via iamtoccara.com.
In a promotional video for the DVD, Toccara says “I created this DVD for real
sized women you like you and me. I want to encourage you to be healthy, fit and
fabulous !”
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Totally Fit With Mel B
After unveiling her amazing post-baby figure in Ultimo lingerie advertisements,
it's no surprise Mel B was bombarded with letters asking how she did it.
The former Spice Girl has decided to reveal the secret behind her honed and
toned bodies in a fitness DVD.
The 33-year-old singer is releasing Totally Fit: Mel B, a three-disc workout, which
Mel also divulges a nutritional plan to follow in tandem with the workouts.
She promised: 'For anyone with jubbily bits, I'm going to tighten you up, make
you laugh and enjoy your workout no matter what level of fitness you are.'
Dressed in a flattering ensemble of black leggings and fitness tops, Mel works
up a sweat as she performs her routine against a stunning backdrop of the
Pacific Ocean.
Mel is having a busy year, balancing her numerous career paths with bringing
up her daughter Phoenix Chi, nine; and 18-month-old daughter Angel Iris -
whose father is Hollywood star Eddie Murphy.
As well as becoming a fitness guru, Mel also has a fashion range Catty Couture,
is working on a solo album and has several TV projects in the works, including
The Singing Office and an upcoming fashion reality show.
After unveiling her amazing post-baby figure in Ultimo lingerie advertisements,
it's no surprise Mel B was bombarded with letters asking how she did it.
The former Spice Girl has decided to reveal the secret behind her honed and
toned bodies in a fitness DVD.
The 33-year-old singer is releasing Totally Fit: Mel B, a three-disc workout, which
Mel also divulges a nutritional plan to follow in tandem with the workouts.
She promised: 'For anyone with jubbily bits, I'm going to tighten you up, make
you laugh and enjoy your workout no matter what level of fitness you are.'
Dressed in a flattering ensemble of black leggings and fitness tops, Mel works
up a sweat as she performs her routine against a stunning backdrop of the
Pacific Ocean.
Mel is having a busy year, balancing her numerous career paths with bringing
up her daughter Phoenix Chi, nine; and 18-month-old daughter Angel Iris -
whose father is Hollywood star Eddie Murphy.
As well as becoming a fitness guru, Mel also has a fashion range Catty Couture,
is working on a solo album and has several TV projects in the works, including
The Singing Office and an upcoming fashion reality show.
Hot New
Japanese
Diet Craze
Japanese trendsetters say
that eating bananas for
breakfast is one of the
cheapest and tastiest
ways to lose weight. So
who is ready to try the The
morning Banana
Diet?more
Japanese
Diet Craze
Japanese trendsetters say
that eating bananas for
breakfast is one of the
cheapest and tastiest
ways to lose weight. So
who is ready to try the The
morning Banana
Diet?more
Celebrity Moms Waste No Time
Reclaiming Their Waistline.
Their weight loss secrets
revealed!
Jennifer Lopez
HOW SHE DID IT ?
She gained nearly 50 lbs. while pregnant with twins Max and Emme,
but Lopez didn't rush back to the gym after their February arrival. "I'm
supposed to be relaxing for the first six weeks," Lopez, 38, told
PEOPLE in March. Now she's slowly getting back into shape with
thrice weekly workouts with trainer Gunnar Peterson. Pairing 20-30
minute walks with varying sets of push-ups and lunges, "[the
workout] has to increase her strength and stamina. This can't wipe
her out," says Peterson, who calls Lopez "hands-on" with her twins.
"She looks great. If you're in terrific shape to start with, it's easier to
get back into shape post-pregnancy."
Halle Berry
HOW SHE DID IT ?
Since giving birth to daughter Nahla Ariela in March, Berry has been
sticking to a diet of lean proteins, complex carbs and vegetables. She
has also ramped up her exercise regimen: After relying on
low-impact activities such as swimming while pregnant, Berry, 41, is
now hitting the gym five days a week with trainer Ramona Braganza.
Her hour-long sessions are broken out into three separate cardio
routines: the elliptical, kickboxing and a stair or hill climb. In between,
Berry does core work, such as abdominal and pelvic exercises, as
well as strength training, with a leg workout every session.
Christina Aguilera
HOW SHE DID IT ?
Although son Max Liron arrived in January, Aguilera didn't start
exercising again until mid-March. "I'm slowly and surely getting into
it," says the 27-year-old singer, who delivered her son via C-section.
Now back to working out with trainer Tee Sorge, "I do the treadmill, I
box, and I do a lot of weights," Aguilera says. "I feel so much better
when I work out. I want to feel healthy and strong." She also credits
breast-feeding for helping her burn calories, and the fact that, while
pregnant, "I never felt my weight get out of hand." But there has been
one hard part to getting back in shape, she admits: "Trying to peel
myself away from Max!"
Salma Hayek
HOW SHE DID IT?
The actress hit the books and the gym to get back her famous
hourglass figure after welcoming daughter Valentina Paloma last
September. "It's been really hard work, studying what I can eat that's
healthy for me [and] healthy for her!" Hayek, 41, told Oprah Winfrey in
April. Though she is also working out regularly, Hayek has learned to
keep her weight-loss goals realistic. "I thought, I'm just going to lose
all the weight superfast because I'm going to breast-feed, and
everybody tells you that if you breast-feed, it's going to come off like
this. It's a lie!" she said. But "I'm proud of the weight that I've lost, and
the rest is going to go when it's time to go."
Reclaiming Their Waistline.
Their weight loss secrets
revealed!
Jennifer Lopez
HOW SHE DID IT ?
She gained nearly 50 lbs. while pregnant with twins Max and Emme,
but Lopez didn't rush back to the gym after their February arrival. "I'm
supposed to be relaxing for the first six weeks," Lopez, 38, told
PEOPLE in March. Now she's slowly getting back into shape with
thrice weekly workouts with trainer Gunnar Peterson. Pairing 20-30
minute walks with varying sets of push-ups and lunges, "[the
workout] has to increase her strength and stamina. This can't wipe
her out," says Peterson, who calls Lopez "hands-on" with her twins.
"She looks great. If you're in terrific shape to start with, it's easier to
get back into shape post-pregnancy."
Halle Berry
HOW SHE DID IT ?
Since giving birth to daughter Nahla Ariela in March, Berry has been
sticking to a diet of lean proteins, complex carbs and vegetables. She
has also ramped up her exercise regimen: After relying on
low-impact activities such as swimming while pregnant, Berry, 41, is
now hitting the gym five days a week with trainer Ramona Braganza.
Her hour-long sessions are broken out into three separate cardio
routines: the elliptical, kickboxing and a stair or hill climb. In between,
Berry does core work, such as abdominal and pelvic exercises, as
well as strength training, with a leg workout every session.
Christina Aguilera
HOW SHE DID IT ?
Although son Max Liron arrived in January, Aguilera didn't start
exercising again until mid-March. "I'm slowly and surely getting into
it," says the 27-year-old singer, who delivered her son via C-section.
Now back to working out with trainer Tee Sorge, "I do the treadmill, I
box, and I do a lot of weights," Aguilera says. "I feel so much better
when I work out. I want to feel healthy and strong." She also credits
breast-feeding for helping her burn calories, and the fact that, while
pregnant, "I never felt my weight get out of hand." But there has been
one hard part to getting back in shape, she admits: "Trying to peel
myself away from Max!"
Salma Hayek
HOW SHE DID IT?
The actress hit the books and the gym to get back her famous
hourglass figure after welcoming daughter Valentina Paloma last
September. "It's been really hard work, studying what I can eat that's
healthy for me [and] healthy for her!" Hayek, 41, told Oprah Winfrey in
April. Though she is also working out regularly, Hayek has learned to
keep her weight-loss goals realistic. "I thought, I'm just going to lose
all the weight superfast because I'm going to breast-feed, and
everybody tells you that if you breast-feed, it's going to come off like
this. It's a lie!" she said. But "I'm proud of the weight that I've lost, and
the rest is going to go when it's time to go."
Sleep Pounds Away !
Today I stumbed upon an article in Psychology Today (April 2008 Issue)
that talks about the relationship between sleeping and eating.
According to Christopher Gardner, a nutritionist at Stanford University,
“There’s a critical mass of evidence that we need to help people sleep
better to help them lose weight.” Another study by the University of
Pennsylvania concluded that people ate more junk food after a four-
hour night’s sleep.
The article goes on to say that we do indeed eat more after a few nights
of poor sleep because the chemistry in our bodies change–specifically
the levels of two appetitie-regulating hormones, Ghrelin, which signals
hunger, and Leptin, which supresses hunger . Due to lack of sleep, the
levels of Ghrelin increase more than usual, while the levels of Leptin
decrease more than usual. Hence, the brain relays a faulty message to
the body to keep eating. And if you’re too tired, you’ll probably move your
body less, burning less calories.
The article also advises to avoid eating foods with high protein or high
fat within three hours of hitting the hay because they take longer to
digest. It suggests that if you get hungry just before bedtime to eat
complex carbs.
Additionally, it states that eating beyond a certain time will NOT make
you fat. It says it’s more about portion control and the amount of fat
consumed in the evening. Europeans do eat late and are thinner than
Americans, so maybe the Mediterranean diet is best. However, when I
stopped eating late, I began losing weight quicker. I eat dinner between
5:30 and 6pm. My portions are not huge either.
In conclusion, sleep deprivation causes havoc to your health and mood.
It elevates your blood sugar levels, contributes to weight gain, leads to
depression, affects immune system, memory, heart, and the list goes
on and on. Find a bed-time routine that works for you. Maybe you need
to switch your pillow or purchase a black-out shade. If you’re asking
yourself how to lose weight, make sure you’re getting enough sleep.
Today I stumbed upon an article in Psychology Today (April 2008 Issue)
that talks about the relationship between sleeping and eating.
According to Christopher Gardner, a nutritionist at Stanford University,
“There’s a critical mass of evidence that we need to help people sleep
better to help them lose weight.” Another study by the University of
Pennsylvania concluded that people ate more junk food after a four-
hour night’s sleep.
The article goes on to say that we do indeed eat more after a few nights
of poor sleep because the chemistry in our bodies change–specifically
the levels of two appetitie-regulating hormones, Ghrelin, which signals
hunger, and Leptin, which supresses hunger . Due to lack of sleep, the
levels of Ghrelin increase more than usual, while the levels of Leptin
decrease more than usual. Hence, the brain relays a faulty message to
the body to keep eating. And if you’re too tired, you’ll probably move your
body less, burning less calories.
The article also advises to avoid eating foods with high protein or high
fat within three hours of hitting the hay because they take longer to
digest. It suggests that if you get hungry just before bedtime to eat
complex carbs.
Additionally, it states that eating beyond a certain time will NOT make
you fat. It says it’s more about portion control and the amount of fat
consumed in the evening. Europeans do eat late and are thinner than
Americans, so maybe the Mediterranean diet is best. However, when I
stopped eating late, I began losing weight quicker. I eat dinner between
5:30 and 6pm. My portions are not huge either.
In conclusion, sleep deprivation causes havoc to your health and mood.
It elevates your blood sugar levels, contributes to weight gain, leads to
depression, affects immune system, memory, heart, and the list goes
on and on. Find a bed-time routine that works for you. Maybe you need
to switch your pillow or purchase a black-out shade. If you’re asking
yourself how to lose weight, make sure you’re getting enough sleep.
Try This Before
dining out!
Eat an apple or pear beforehand.
The fiber in these fruits helps
stabilize blood sugar, helping you
to avoid out-of-control cravings for
high calorie items on the menu
dining out!
Eat an apple or pear beforehand.
The fiber in these fruits helps
stabilize blood sugar, helping you
to avoid out-of-control cravings for
high calorie items on the menu
Did You Know?
Did you know that African American
Women are at the highest risk in the
nation to be overweight (BMI over 25)
or obese (BMI over 30)? Obesity
contributes to many health problems,
such as heart disease and diabetes
(see below for more information on
these two diseases) but with
education and dedication, you can
help avoid or reduce this dangerous
excess weight through diet and
exercise. To learn more about obesity
(definition and risks) and to check
your BMI visit the American Obesity
Association.
Did you know that African American
Women are at the highest risk in the
nation to be overweight (BMI over 25)
or obese (BMI over 30)? Obesity
contributes to many health problems,
such as heart disease and diabetes
(see below for more information on
these two diseases) but with
education and dedication, you can
help avoid or reduce this dangerous
excess weight through diet and
exercise. To learn more about obesity
(definition and risks) and to check
your BMI visit the American Obesity
Association.
I’m Not Fat, I’
m Thick:
Black
Women in
Media
(Toccara, Beyonce,
Queen Latifah, Monique)
Here what these Hot Celebs
had to say about their body
Images in todays world!
more
m Thick:
Black
Women in
Media
(Toccara, Beyonce,
Queen Latifah, Monique)
Here what these Hot Celebs
had to say about their body
Images in todays world!
more
