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Jennifer Hudson graces the cover of not one, but two editions of the April issue of Essence. One is being sold on newsstands, and the other will be sent to Essence subscribers. In the interview, Jennifer talks about being a working mom, her upcoming wedding, and of course, her 80-pound weight loss:
“I didn’t realize that so many people were watching me or that so many people were interested. [...]

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It’s not good genes that keep Gwen Stefani looking so great, it’s hard work and dedication. In the upcoming issue of Elle UK, Gwen, 41, tells the mag that she works out five days a week and can’t imagine it any other way:
“I’d like to have no rules and eat what I want, but I’ve learned over the years that I’m so disappointed when I can’t wear the clothes I want to wear. [...]

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When I think of yoga, it’s all about community: the regulars you befriend in class, the shared experiences of awkwardly trying to perfect a pose, and even the aspect of possibly (ew) sharing germs.
When it comes to home practice, however, tranquil solitude reigns. And while DVDs (and sites like Yoga Today) can help guide you, there’s no interactivity or feedback from a teacher to help you perfect your pose or modify a position. [...]

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On CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight, Janet Jackson talked at length about her constant struggle with self-esteem and body image. The interview, which aired on Tuesday evening, is a revealing look into Janet’s past and coincides with the release of her new book True You – part memoir, part advice book on dealing with the pressures surrounding body image. [...]

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More people are turning to alternative methods of healing: things like massage-, meditation-, and yoga-therapy are all on the rise, says a new study. While some seek use of these therapies to compliment an existing form of traditional medicine, many are turning to it because they can’t afford conventional treatment. [...]

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I’m beginning to get the feeling that a lot of people don’t consider yoga a serious workout. Both colleagues and friends have shared this sentiment with me; one was even shocked at feeling hungry after an hour-long class:
Her: I don’t get why I’m so hungry, I just had lunch. [...]

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We’re less than two weeks into 2011, and I’m already failing at my New Year’s resolutions to eat out less and go to yoga more. I started the year off with four consecutive yoga classes, but a week-long illness made keeping that up pretty hard. As far as curbing my habit of eating out, I have no excuses – I just haven’t made an effort. [...]

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Just in time to inspire healthy life changes and help us all maintain our New Year’s resolutions, season 11 of The Biggest Loser premieres tonight - 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central.

This will be Jillian Michaels’s last season on the weight loss show, but two new, as yet unnamed, trainers will be putting contestants through the moves this season, too. [...]

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Getting in shape and kicking bad habits are always popular New Year’s resolutions. People want to embrace change and start the year off on a good foot, which often means working out, eating healthy, and finding other ways to take care of one’s self. And, let’s be real, after an indulgent holiday season, many of us want to whittle down our waistlines. [...]

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OK, so maybe you don’t really fit either description; I’m just curious if you’re more of a cold-weather gal or a warm-weather one when it comes to fitness activities. Being in the snow is sort of a rare treat for me, so these days I get a little more excited to work out in the Fall and Winter months. [...]

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