David Kirsch's Ultimate Summer Slimdown

David Kirsch - the celebrity trainer that gets Heidi Klum in shape - wants to help us get our beach body rockin' by Memorial Day! That's only three weeks from now. But you know, if I had to pick a trainer to help me get in tip top shape, it would be David Kirsch. After all, he got Heidi in shape to walk the Victoria's Secret runway only a couple of weeks after giving birth. But hey, that's Heidi, and I'm just a mere mortal. But nevertheless, I still have faith in David.

Lucky for us, David has devised a daily plan designed to maximize fat and calorie burning and healthy recipes. And best of all, it's FREE! So sign up for the Ultimate Summer Slimdown program today! The program starts May 1st!

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day! Everyday should be Earth Day, but you should be especially good to Mother Earth today!

Weigh-In: Week 16

There wasn't much change this week in every way - weight loss or routine. Bummer! But at least I lost something. That's always good.

Whitney Port's Workout Tips

Whitney Port, of “reality” shows – The Hills, The City – fame, and her trainer, Danny Connolly, shares some workout moves that she does in every session.

“This is the cross-cable push/pulls. It emphasizes the obliques and core, in addition to working the shoulders, arms, and back muscles.”

“Here you the traveling lunge, which is a standard trainer favorite. I utlize them with all of my girls and White has benefited greatly from this move. It works thigh, butt, and hips. We always concentrate on keeping her upper body tall and erect to emphasize the abs too. While this may not be one of her favorite, Whitney does them perfectly! My form is very strict, or I should say that I am very meticulous about the manner in which I teach THIS move in particular.”

“This is the weighted ball toss for toning the waistline and shoulders – it’s Whit’s favorite move we do! We have her concentrate on controlling the momentum aspect. We keep her arms as straight as possible, too.”

“This move is tough. It takes a fair amount of upper body strength to lift the lower torso ‘off’ the seat. This move indirectly targets the arms and shoulders, but is actually an abdominal movement. It works primarily the lower ab region.”

“This one is another Whitney favorite. It is called alternating bicep curl with tension bands. She curls the bands across her body and controls the speed on the way down.”

“Lastly we have the tricep dips on a bench. She does these well every time! We try to keep her upper body close to the bench as she lifts and lowers her body up and down. This move works the shoulders and arms really well!”

Here are some more pictures of her other workouts:

Vanessa Hudgens's Secret to Flat Abs

High School Musical actress, Vanessa Hudgens, is on the cover of SELF magazine. Inside the issue, the young actress reveals 25 things you might not know about her, which includes on she keeps in shape.

• On her abs: “My secret to flat abs is pilates.”

• On challenging herself at the gym: “I like sitting in the front row of cycling class. I feel like everybody behind me is looking forward, and that pushes me to do my best. I look at myself in the mirror and get this really ferocious, angry look on my face like I’m about to kill someone. It’s crazy.

Halle Berry on Food, Body, and More

• On maintaining her “normal” body: “Having a baby takes so much from you. It's the most glorious thing you'll ever do, but the aftermath is not so glorious! So now I'm having to exercise, eat a little bit differently, take a lot more vitamins.”


• On her “normal” diet: “I like Doritos. I'm usually watching The Biggest Loser eating Doritos.”


• On actresses who say they don't workout to stay slim: "God bless them if they're telling the truth. It's questionable if they are. I always had to diet. I'm diabetic, so it's a lifestyle for me anyway just to stay healthy and not end up in the hospital."


• On her “average” wardrobe: “I'm not the girl for superhigh fashion because I don't have the right body. When I want to get dressed up, I'm a Roberto Cavalli girl. Also, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Calvin Klein ..."

SELF Workout in the Park

t's that time again. It's time for the annual SELF Workout in the Park. For $15, you can try new fitness classes, get beauty, fashion, and nutrition tips, as well as get a one year subscription to SELF magazine. As if that wasn't, you'll also be doing good, cause 75% of proceeds from each ticket sold will be divided among three organizations that support women battling cancer. There are three event scheduled, so if you're in the area, check it out.

• San Diego, 4/25


• New York City, 5/9


• Chicago, 5/16

Jessica Alba Bans White Food

Jessica Alba has banned white food from her diet to help her shed pounds. That in itself isn't surprising, a lot of people cut white food from their diet. What is surprising is that she has also banned her entire family from eating white foods to resist temptation. A source told Life & Style magazine:

"In order for her to stay thin, she needs everyone to be eating how she is. Even at restaurants, Jessica will tell her mom to stay away from something."

It is dangerous to completely ban something from your diet. One you can never really not be surrounded by temptation, unless you lock yourself in your house. Two, there's a likelihood that you will overindulge once you give in. So remember, moderation is key!

Weigh-In: Week 15

Well, no difference in poundage loss this week, but a lot of inches seemed to disappear. I don't know why I didn't lose any pounds this week, I kept exercising just like the week before. It's frustrating!

Happy Easter!

HAPPY EASTER!!!

April 8 is National Start Walking Day

Today is National Start Walking Day. The American Heart Association (AHA) is urging Americans to lace up your sneakers and start walking. Walking is a great form of exercise - it's low impact and free! Once you start walking, you won't want to stop, so get out there and walk!

Celeb Diet Secret: Karina Smirnoff's Olive Oil Diet

Dancing with the Star's Karina Smirnoff has revealed a simple and easy trick for keeping her slim and toned figure. In order to aid with digestion, the dancer starts the day off with a spoonful of olive oil. She also avoids meat and instead opts for egg whites, fish, and salads.

Weigh-In: Week 14

Wooo Whooo! I'm ecstatic that I've lost over two pounds this week. Although I know that losing over 2 pounds a week isn't healthy. Also, I'm kinda worried that I'm not losing as much in inches. But perhaps that's because I haven't been strength training as much since I'm traveling. But all in all, I'm happy.