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New Years Resolutions: A New Perspective on Getting Healthy
December 29th, 2009 | 
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According to Glamour Magazine and recent scientific study, losing weight could be more stress relieving then you may have initially thought. Literally…
As many have said, a healthy mind = a healthy body. Mindfulness and connecting with ones body through Zen exercise such as Yoga or Tai Chi have become increasingly more popular. So much in fact, studies have been implemented to connect psychological health with physical health.
Depression and stress is no stranger to many women. The unforgiving effects of weight fluctuations and loss of energy take a large toll on overall body health. Although exercising can aid in these areas, simply ‘letting go’ has been found to boost efforts.
Intrigued? Scientists found that women who are more willing to forgive typically are less depressed with a healthier level of cholesterol and stable blood pressure compared to those who hold grudges. Impossible right? The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota says it’s entirely possible.
Small steps taken to address and care for your mind and reminders that the past is past, can go a long way.
As the New Year rolls around, reflect on your ability to forgive others and more importantly, yourself. There is no worse enemy than the person staring back in the mirror. Forgive all and start a new with a new mind and a healthier well being!
~famespy Alise
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Shakira
Shakira
Fitness Regime: Shakira trains with Tracy Anderson 6 days per week. Workouts typically include an hour of strength training followed by 40 minutes of dance. The routine changes every 10 days in order to keep her muscles guessing.
Fameball:
http://www.fameball.com/Star/Shakira_
Rihanna
Rihanna
Fitness Regime: To keep in shape Rihanna runs frequently on a treadmill to burn fat and keep her legs slim and toned. She also travels with a personal trainer to make sure gets her workouts in even while touring. She works out 2-3 times per week doing cardio and weight training focusing on her arms, butt, and legs.
Fameball:
http://www.fameball.com/Star/Rihanna_
Madonna
Madonna
Fitness Regime: Madonna works out with celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson six days per week for 2-3 hours. The workout includes at least 40 minutes of cardio (treadmill aerobics or trampoline dancing) and about an hour and a half of Pilates-based toning exercises.
Fameball:
http://www.fameball.com/Star/Madonna_
Fergie
Fergie
Fitness Regime: Fergie works out at least 6 times per week for up to 2 hours even when touring. Workouts typically include a 3-5 mile run, exercises to target the shoulders, biceps, triceps, and abs, a few yoga moves, and a 15 minute cool down.
Fameball:
http://www.fameball.com/Star/Fergie_
Renee Zellweger
Renee Zellweger
Fitness Regime: Renee Zellweger runs three miles on a treadmill each day and does weight training to tone her muscles. After her weight gains as Bridget Jones she worked out with a trainer for 2 hours daily to get back to her tiny size.
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon
Fitness Regime: Reese enjoys running and hiking to keep in shape. When hiking she gives her calves extra work by hiking backwards and carries 5-pound weights with her so she can do a little weight training on the way. Reese usually runs three miles each morning and attends YogaHop class several times per week.
Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet
Fitness Regime: “Curvy” Kate Winslet keeps her trim but shapely figure with mild exercise. When trying to lose baby weight after the birth of her daughter Mia she went to the gym at least twice per week and swam. Now that her weight is back to normal she keeps in shape with daily 20 minute workouts using Pilates DVDs.
Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg
Fitness Regime: Mark Wahlberg works out for half an hour 5 days per week. He focuses on two or three areas during eat workout and works as intensely as he can. He admits to hating cardio – he’d “rather watch a chicken roast” than run on a treadmill. In special preparation for films he adds to his routine:45-minute boxing workouts for “Fighter” and long hockey practices for “Four Brothers.”
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union
Fitness Regime: Gabrielle’s normal fitness routine consists of moderate amounts of Pilates and cardio such as walking, running, and biking. To prepare for “Bad Boys II” she stepped up her workouts doing and hour each of Pilates and cardio 5 days per week.