Archive for July, 2007

Ivanka Trump: Implants and Boob Job

Ivanka Trump: Implants and Boob JobThe Trumps are known for buying the biggest and best of everything — and 5′10″ Ivanka Trump’s likely breast augmentation was worth every penny, says L. A.-based plastic surgeon Stephen Grifka, M.D.!

(Ivanka denies having implants.) “Her chest is so much fuller,” says Dr. Grifka, who believes Ivanka, 25, has gone from a B to a D cup. (more…)

Whitney Port: Diet and Workout

Whitney Port: Diet and Workout“In college, I gained 25 pounds,” says the 5-foot-10 Whitney Port. Since slimming to 115, Whitney, 22, says, “I’ve tried to stay in shape no matter what the season.”

And training for two months with Lauren Conrad and trainer Jarett Del Bene helped with the only things that still made her self-conscious: lack of muscle and “my love handles.”

Today, she says, “I’m satisfied with my body. I feel healthy and strong.”

Diet Her only eating rules are to try to stay away from carbs, sugar and fried food. (more…)

The Secret to Losing Weight

The Secret to Losing WeightThe secret to losing weight successfully is having enough variety to keep you interested, says Melainie Rogers, R.D., a dietitian in New York City. Here, she addresses some common diet complaints.

I always have the same salad for lunch. “Do some research online to find five or six new meal ideas that suit your calorie goals,” says Rogers. A tuna sushi roll or veggie-based sandwich, for example, may slide easily into the rotation. (more…)

Lauren Conrad: Diet and Workout

Lauren Conrad: Diet and WorkoutWhen I was younger, I was really active and always playing sports,” says Lauren “LC” Conrad. “Then, the last couple years, I’ve just been so busy I haven’t had time.”

But four months ago, the 5-foot-6 Conrad decided to get fit again to feel better about slipping into her favorite Vitamin A and Pucci bikinis this season.

Enter Equinox trainer Jarett Del Bene, who created a shape-up plan for Conrad and her roommate, The Hills costar Audrina Patridge, that slimmed Conrad down 6 pounds — to 119.

Lauren Conrad’s Diet Conrad consumes 1,500 calories daily in six meals on the plan provided by Del Bene. “It’s taped up on our fridge,” she says of the fish-and-veggie — filled menu. “On cheat day, I usually eat carbs.” (more…)

The Bonus Years Diet

The Bonus Years DietRed wine and chocolate are health foods? According to physician and master-trained chef Ralph Felder, MD, PhD, author of The Bonus Years Diet, these “bonus” foods — along with fish, fruits and vegetables, nuts, and garlic — are proven to promote heart health and longevity.

The Bonus Years Diet offers meal plans and recipes that are not only tasty but will also trim waistlines, helping to add “bonus years” to your life, maybe.

The Bonus Years Diet has been developed as a nutritional alternative to the cocktail of common cardiovascular drugs, this eating plan emphasizes foods that ensure health, rather than depriving readers of foods they enjoy. (more…)

Healthy Grilling

Healthy Grilling

I’m sure it hasn’t escaped your attention that we’re in the middle of grilling season, and you’re probably spending a lot of time elbow deep in ground beef, forming patties and throwing them on the barbecue.

Nothing wrong with that, but a little variety never hurt anyone. Sure, you could eat nothing but chicken breasts every day, but it’s a far better idea to vary your protein sources by consuming different meats, such as these. (more…)

Audrina Patridge: Diet and Workout

Audrina Patridge: Diet and WorkoutI’m not going to the gym to lose weight,” admits the 5-foot-6 Audrina Patridge, who says she’s always weighed about 116 pounds, “but to get definition in my arms, butt and legs.”

That she did, training with Lauren Conrad and trainer Jarrett Del Bene since May. “I actually have calf muscles!” says Patridge, 22.

Diet “Before, I was a junk-food junkie,” she says. Now healthy eating (think 1,250 daily calories from fish and salads) is a habit. (more…)

Muscle Now

Muscle Now

Take ingredients. Put in a blender. Blend. Drink. Enjoy your new muscle. (more…)

Kellie Pickler: Weight Loss and Diet

Kellie Pickler: Weight Loss and DietAmerican Idol: Great for your career, not always so great for your waistline.

During her 12 weeks on Season Five and through the three-month-long Idol tour last year, says runner-up Kellie Pickler, “I didn’t work out at all! I got really lazy and every time I’d walk by the catering table I’d grab a handful of M&Ms or some Twizzlers.

I wasn’t even hungry — I’d just eat because it was there. It was junk food heaven!” Before she knew it, the 5′1″ Pickler — who says that pre-ldol she would work out daily and run during the hour that Oprah was on TV — went from 103 lbs. to 125 lbs. (more…)