A-List Diet & Fitness

We Should All Look Like Brooke Burke

Hey There,

Happy New Year!  So my first words after not communicating to the health, physically fit and weight conscious of the world are "We should ALL look like Brooke Burke!" Yes, that's correct, I am totally serious.  Universally gorgeous, she appeals to just about everyone because let's face it ...she could be anyone.  TV Host and Model Brooke Burke, ethnically ambiguous, amazing figure, poised demeanor--I could go on and on but I think you get my point.

Over the last few months Brooke Burke has been on a roll.  Seems she  is now officially using her HOT  husband, David Charvet's last name, amongst a slew of projects that has everyone doing double takes: the January 2012 Fitness Magazine cover, Creator of the Baboosh Products ( for the post baby body), her Workout DVD Series, gig as 2nd yearCo-Host of Dancing With the Stars, a spokesmodel deal with Skechers and the list goes on.

So, bottom line how do we look like Brooke Burke? Follow these steps...

• Work out consistently and with a passion
• Eat well--we hear she is partial to grilled salmon over salad
• Become a mom and ENJOY doing it
• Enter a profession you TRULY love

and if all else fails take a photo of Burke in to your nearest and dearest plastic surgeon--ONLY KIDDING.  See her and ALL successful women as role models and nothing more.

Happy New Year!

 

Details.com works out with Joe Manganiello

Hi,

Would anyone of thought that the current TrueBlood Week, anticipating Season 4 of the eponymous HBO series, would yield such AMAZING exclusives? Well sometimes these things happen.  Joe Manganiello Details.com caught up with said celeb recently for a killer workout.

Click the link on the above video to view his now infamous workout, which includes diamond push-ups, cable flys and one crazy crunch! Get Manganiello's tips for working out on an empty stomach and the modified dip move that’s responsible for his incredibly chiseled abs.

Heidi Klum and David Kirsch Work Out in New York

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Need a little "inspiration" to get to the gym? We're inspired seeing the above shot of Supermodel and Project Runway Host  Heidi Klum.  Heidi Klum enlists the help of fitness guru David Kirsch for a riverside workout in New York. The supermodel and mother-of-four jogged and walked along the Hudson River with David Kirsch and another male.  Let's Go!

*photo courtesy of PacificCoastNews

 

A 'True Stretch' with True Fitness Stretch Machine

Hi!

It was quite by accident that I've now fallen in love with a unique 'lil gym apparatus known as True Stretch.  My third day in a row, at my new gym,*** has afforded me the opportunity to do something EXCITING, like step into this "lucky find" and having at it!

An ideal alternative to simply spreading out on the floor and touching your toes with your fingertips, or going into some Buddhist squat or yoga like stance, one can simply step in and latch onto any rung on the stainless steel frame.   In the center of the apparatus is a placard with 30 different stretch exercises--right on time for beginners and a refresher for intermediate and advanced.

TrueStretch, "the ultimate in flexibility training," promises to enhance workouts and reduce injury risk, is space efficient, and offers an easy to follow stretch regimen.

Feeling AMAZING after today and looking forward to stretching again tomorrow.

***-24/7 Fitness Derek Jeter, New York City

Get Kirsched! Watch & Learn

                                                                                Hi,

Celebrated trainer and wellness guru to the stars  David Kirsch has just made it easier to 'get the body you were born to have.'   Want to learn some new moves  like the Platypus Walk or how about some Spider-Man push-ups?   With the launch of David Kirsch’s own YouTube Channel,  you can master these and more of David's signature moves, 24/7!

From celebrity models to everyday businessmen, David Kirsch has spent the last 20 years sculpting bodies and transforming lives. His distinct “boot-campish” teachings, together with his nurturing style and intelligent wellness solutions, have resonated with people of every lifestyle.  He has scultpted celebrity clientele including Heidi Klum, Faith Hill, Sophie Dhl, Bridget Hall, Ellen Barkin, James King, Liv Tyler, Kerry Washington, Anne Hathaway, Karolina Kurkova, and Linda Evangelista.    David knows exactly which moves work best for what you're trying to accomplish, and he makes working out fun! 

David Kirsch's  "Path to Wellness," a video compilation of his inspirational work and body transformations, is the latest upload in a series of fitness programming available at no-fee on DavidKirschWellness Channel on YouTube.  There you will find workouts that  are fun, exciting, and easy-to-do at home as well as on the go, along with everything you need to reach your goals:  cardio-sculpting workouts, meal planning, metabolism boosting supplements, and kick butt motivating tips.

And for more DK buzz, connect with other Kirsch addicts by joining the David Kirsch fan page on Facebook  and follow David Kirsch on Twitter.  You'll receive access to exclusive DKWC content, blog updates and message boards to help you stay on track throughout your wellness journey.     

So go ahead, check it out now -- Get Kirsched! 

*photo courtesy of Access Hollywood.com

-Article by Peggie Walker

Beautifying Foods: Recommendations from Expert Nutritionist Paula Simpson

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Looks  like we're ON to what has become the newest Hot Topic.  It seems that many women are focusing on treating aging skin from the outside with topical solutions, but expert nutritionist Paula Simpson is sharing her tips on  getting the most out of foods that beautify your skin from the inside-out.  Following are some of Paula's suggestions for smooth, glowing skin with reduced appearance of wrinkles:

Salmon: Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, a cold water fish is high in protein and B-12 vitamin   to nourish skin and keep it plump and youthful, helping to reduce wrinkles!  Bake, steam, or grill in to preserve omega-3s and to keep down total fat intake.   

Broccoli: Packed with vitamins A and C which regulates production of sebum, this dark green veggie provides powerful anti-oxidants to help the skin stay radiant.

 

 Tomato: Antioxidant compounds found in tomatoes and similar fruits and veggies fight damage caused by free radicals which make the skin look younger and more radiant. Drink nutri-cosmetic beauty drinks that combine tomato, broccoli, and powerful super fruits which cleanse the system and the skin of toxins.

Melon: Properties of melons like cantaloupe are high in vitamin C and contain no fat   or cholesterol. They’re also packed with beta-carotene which has been proven to brighten skin and  heal some of the sun’s photo-aging damage. Fill up on melon early in the morning without the need for sugary juices,   this will get you energized and improve the skin’s structure and firmness. 

Avocado: Provides essential fatty acids (good fat) which have been proven to help skin glow.  Add a half an avocado to salads to get your dose of good fat and also stay fuller longer.

-Article by Peggie Walker

Code Blue

Hey There,

Still reeling from St. Patrick's Day fun? With St. Patrick's Day on a Tuesday this year, many people have been searching for a morning after remedy that really works so they can get to work.  Good news a new craze is sweeping the nation and it couldn't be more timely, recovery beverages  (see photo at left) are taking the country by storm, including being handed out in the NYSE cafeteria to weary traders.

First it was Gatorade, and then Red Bull and now Code Blue the leader in this new category can be used for anyone who works and hard and plays hard, the perfect bailout for your body.   The beverages can be used to rebound  and recover quickly from a night out, a work-out, a long flight and even an oncoming cold and stress.

 

Richard Simmons Kicks-Off Cran Energy

                                                                          Hey There!

Well apparently fitness guru Richard Simmons is still out there and doing his thing!  this time kicking off a national sample initiative with a CranEnergy(TM) Fuel Station in New York City's Penn Station. Yes, Penn  Station was visited yesterday by Mr. Simmons and the latest Ocean Sprat brand drink t hit the market--Cran Energy.  Still whipping the public into shape, the loveable guru passed out samples to passersby via the Cran Energy fuel station.  The life size human filling station allowed new Yorkers to get the jump on the product which is set to roll out in Sam's Club, Stop & Shop and Giant Foods all over the country.

Recently, Ocean Spray announced its campaign to energize the country and lift people from America's other energy crisis.  With hectic, busy lifestyles, many Americans are experiencing and energy  shortage.  While masters at multi-tasking, most people need an extra boost to keep them on the go. 

*photo courtesy B. Raglin Wire Image 

Smile Even Though Your Scale is Breaking!

                                                  Hey There!

I guess 4 months away is not anyone's idea of true A- List diet and fitness.  However, I am human and have been excruciatingly busy.  So why am I back? well for one I believe int his 'lil project and second, I have once again taken on the challenge of returning to LEAN! As of now my body is pretty average looking and excuse me but I have slightly loftier goals than being average in figure.

Okay, so for all of the wonderful chronicles I have shared since I began A-List Diet &Fitness in 2006, I  Blogger Tia Walker have fallen off the wagon.  Hours, and hours of pouring over my computer have done me in.  Let's talk inspiration, well before I employed my initial nutritionist, I was used odd things for inspiration.  For a long time I thought only of one particularly hot guy and was certain that if I kept him in mind as my goal I would totally never fail, my Prince Charming prize would keep me on track...WELL.  Okay, that used to work, it REALLY did but after never quite getting to Prince Charming, I just fell into a comma like state.

The inspiration of staying lean after losing 22 lbs in 2006/2007 due to my nutritional counseling, change in diet and exercising was how AMAZING I looked and felt.  That and the fact that I got signed to a modeling agency shortly after it all.  Somehow though the high didn't last, I never got any actual modeling assignments, and still no Prince Charming.  Don't get me wrong though, AMAZING, WONDERFUL blessings came my way.  In fact, I am more well known, t0day then ever and I am getting to where I need to be in life soon enough...well it could always be quicker but I am managing. I guess my point in all of this is to say...try NOT to ever give up, I am trying. I started the Master Cleanse fast this morning, I hope it works!  I am actually feeling weak and a little down.  I am hoping this will lead me back to the road to LEAN, but this time I am not going to concentrate on counting the good things that happen to me or hope for Prince Charming.

I am going to buy a mirror for my room to continue to look at myself. No, not just physically but mentally as well and most importantly I am going to sit in front of it and SMILE as often as I can.  Even when I am sad, and things are not going the way they should, a smile is worth a LOT. So is a prayer.

Right now I am praying that I remember to buy the mirror and when I do, I KNOW I will remember to keep smiling...everything else will flow from there.

Wish me luck!

Karie Bennett takes on the Nike Women's Marathon 2007

A-List Diet Fit's recent Real Life story by Karie Bennett, San Francisco

Hi all,

Well, I did it! I finished a half marathon! The Nike Women's Marathon, this past Sunday in San Francisco, was well attended...by 24,000 people. (900 of them were men, actually)  It was exciting and fun, and I definitely experienced it the way I had imagined...very proud of my accomplishment, but also very humbled by the cause (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) and the people I met who were recovering or had survived these terrible diseases. Along the course were volunteers of all ages who were cheering us on, some dressed up in silly, funny costumes, and some in wheelchairs out on their sidewalks. We started in Union Square as the sun was just rising and took a path along the Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf, past the Golden Gate bridge, through the Presidio, past Sea Cliff and Pacific Heights, and over the 4th and final hill...out to the Great Highway at the Cliff House. From there, we walked along the ocean, went back for a little 3 mile jaunt into Golden Gate park, past the bison paddock, and back out to Ocean Beach where we finally crossed the finish line. Aaron was there to see me cross, with a cheer sign that gave me the extra burst of energy I needed to make it! What a sweetie! On the other side of that finish line were men in tuxedos with silver trays stacked with blue Tiffany boxes. A necklace commemorating the event was a beautiful prize, but I had my eye on the table heaped with Noah's bagels! The finisher tee shirt was also a nice perk. Then we walked back up to the Cliff House to meet my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ray and Diem, for lunch. I slept the whole way home, took an epsom salt bath, and all in all, am feeling pretty great today. It was a great experience, and I will do it again next year! I really like doing this with Team in Training.  I really appreciated my walking partner Janell, who was with me every step of the way.  I know she loved my little silly songs when we were on the 3rd hill, just singin' about the Tiffany necklace!  We plan to continue to walk together once a week.

I also have to send out props to my TNT coach Michelle, who gave me one good kick in the pants to get me past the mental block.  And big love to Aaron who was so proud of me that he came all the way there and pushed through huge crowds to see me cross the finish line, with his cheer sign and his big smile!

 

So my official time was 4:19, for 13.1 miles, but with 4 porta potty breaks (one had a 5 min. wait), 2 "take off the shoe and adjust the sock" adjustments, and 6 photo ops, Janell and I call it 4 hours even.  Not too shabby.  Actually, just getting up at 5 am after 5 months of training was way not shabby.  We decided to just set our sights on finishing, not rushing through it, which was a good plan.  I wouldn't have wanted to miss a thing.

 

I highly recommend doing this with Team in Training!

 

Thanks to all of you who donated for my walk, I really appreciated it, and so does the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  See you soon!

 

Karie