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Just this morning, Britney Spears checked herself into UCLA for mental evaluation. TMZ reports that Britney is on Adderall, a stimulant used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder, and was taking up to ten laxatives a day.

I’m not sure if this story is true, but it would explain why she has been looking thinner lately. Not to say she couldn’t have lost weight the healthy way, but with Britney … I highly doubt it. Hopefully, this time she can truly get better.

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How about giving up 10 years of your life? That’s what 21% of respondents said in a recent poll in Fitness magazine. A thousand women over the age of 18 responded.

Here are some of the other noteworthy sacrifices women would make in order to achieve their goal weight.

- 23% would spend a week in jail
- 23% would shave their head
- 22% would wear a bikini on TV
- 85% would rather have an extra toe than an extra 50 lbs

The poll found that most women wanted to lose about 30 lbs with a goal of weighing 131 to 145 pounds. Almost three-quarters have dieted or are dieting right now.

I wonder what percentage of people would give up a few hours of television and unhealthy eating to achieve their goals. What would you do in order to achieve your ideal weight?

What Would You Do In Order to Achieve Your Ideal Weight?

• Spend a Week in Jail
• Wear a Bikini on TV
• Have an Extra Toe
• Shave My Head
• Give Up 10 Years of My Life

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Three years ago Kirsten Haglund was so painfully thin, her parents dragged her to a doctor. On Saturday – after a long struggle with anorexia – the teen looked curvy, toned and confident as she strutted her way to the Miss America crown.

Afterward, the 19-year-old Broadway hopeful, who belted out “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” for her talent, said she will devote her yearlong reign to raising eating-disorder awareness with the Childrens Miracle Network.

At the height of her illness, anorexia wreaked havoc on her body and threatened her relationships with others, the Farmington Hills, Mich., native told the Associated Press.

“I would feel fatigued walking up six stairs,” she said. “I was a completely different person. It’s not a pretty sight.”

Now, thanks to regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle, Haglund is proud of developing a healthy relationship with food – and her own body.

“You have to have curves, you can’t look like a stick-thin model,” said the new title-holder, who confirmed that before the competition, she happily ate the chocolates left on her pillow in her Las Vegas hotel suite.

“Yes, oh my gosh, yes,” the 5-foot 8-inch blonde (who doesn’t disclose her weight to avoid setting standards for scale-obsessed youths) told the AP. “I love chocolate. Chocolates are a girl’s best friend.”

While Haglund said she wasn’t about to “let myself go,” she says she doesn’t plan on skipping any meals over the year. “I’m going to enjoy my food.”

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Many people simply drink too many of their calories — and this puts on the weight. Fruit juice is one drink many people overindulge in, and they do so because they assume it to be a healthy choice.

Fruit juice can fit into your daily diet if you follow these two rules: Drink only 100-percent fruit juice, and monitor your portion sizes. Read the food label to find out whether a product is 100-percent juice. Beware of terms like “fruit drink,” “fruit cocktail” or “fruit punch,” all of which may indicate it is not 100-percent juice and is loaded with artificial flavorings and extra sugar.

As for portion size, adults should drink no more than two cups (16 ounces) each day. This may vary depending on your age, body weight and gender, but it’s a good general guideline.

Although most adults need about two servings or cups of fruit per day, 100-percent fruit juice can count as one, or even two, of those servings. The problem arises when people drink more than this, and those extra calories turn into extra weight.

But please keep in mind: Whole fruits do offer some benefits over juices. Whole fruits have more fiber than plain juice, and fiber helps you feel fuller longer. Also, a piece of whole fruit takes longer to digest than juice removed from the fruit, which keeps your blood sugar level steadier. And there’s an additional satisfaction from chewing something instead of merely guzzling it down. So try choosing whole fruits over juices in your diet.

Children don’t need as much juice as adults. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 1- to 6-year-olds only need 4 to 6 ounces of juice per day, while those ages 7 to 18 years need only 8 to 12 ounces. Again, we’re talking 100-percent fruit juice. Even though obesity in children has often been linked to juice consumption, research has not found a link between consuming the recommended amounts of 100-percent juice and overweight in children.

Bottom line: It’s possible to fit 100-percent fruit juice into a healthy diet, but make sure to chose pure juice and enjoy it in moderation — and continue aiming to make whole fruits a part of your daily intake.

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Actress and pop singer, Sophie Monk, went for a jog in West Hollywood on Tuesday. By the look of these pictures, she is thin enough, but it always good to do some cardio.

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If you’re serious about losing weight this year, think about working out twice a day.

I not trying to imply that you need to hit the gym for two tough and sweaty sessions everyday — it’s hard enough to get there once a day. However, just because you worked out once does not mean you should give yourself the green light to forgo all other physical activity throughout the day.

For example, if you already go to the gym in the morning then how about taking a 30-minute walk after dinner?

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CareerBuilder.com recently conducted a survey on weight loss in the workplace, finding that 49 percent of workers say they’ve put on pounds on the job.

The comprehensive survey also uncovered the following work-related numbers:

- 13% of workers eat lunch from a vending machine at least once a week
- 38% of workers eat more unhealthy snacks at work than at home
- 69% of workers admit to snacking at least once during the workday
- 58% of workers go out for lunch at least once a week

Cravings for foods high in sugar and fat will be at their strongest when you allow yourself to become hungry. Avoid this by eating healthy snacks and small meals throughout the day.

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Britney’s weight is constantly flutuating, but I think she has lost a few. She showed off her smaller midriff by wearing a short see-through top and a pair of low-rise jeans. She’s definitely thinner. Hopefully, we’ll begin to see her overall health improve.

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When I sit down to a meal, I try to eat slowly, savor each tasty bite, and chew thoroughly. Not only is it more enjoyable to eat that way, but I thought it was healthier for my waistline. It’s a common notion, that if you scarf down your food quickly, you’ll end up eating more calories, which will make you pack on the pounds. Some diet experts will say that obese people eat faster than lean people. So is that true?

Scientifically speaking, there really isn’t much evidence to show that eating slowly has anything to do with how much you weigh. We’ve always been told that if you eat slow enough, your body will have time to release the hormone that tells your body it’s full. While it was thought that it takes your body about 15 to 20 minutes to get the message, it’s now found that for some people, that full feeling won’t come until an hour or more after eating.

So the pace you eat at may not affect how much you eat, but may have more to do with the kinds of foods you eat. Want to hear why? Then read more

That full feeling is felt in your belly, but it also has to do with your brain and the pleasure sensations you get from eating. When you’re hungry, the first bite of your meal is delicious and as you become full towards the end of your meal, it’s not as enjoyable. So if a new food is presented to you, since it has a different taste, it’ll reawaken your appetite, and you’ll continue to eat. So taste, rather than pace, may be the reason why more calories are consumed.

The form of the food you eat factors into your fullness, too. In a recent study, before eating a meal, some participants were given an apple and some were given apple juice. Those who ate the apple ate 190 fewer calories. It could be that the chewing triggered their body to feel fuller.

The bottom line is, try to be conscious about what you’re eating, not just how you’re eating it. It’s good to have a general idea of how many calories are in the foods you eat, so you can choose foods that are low in calories. Place appropriate serving sizes on your plate so you know you’re eating a healthy amount. If you’re out to dinner, and your meal is big enough for two, either share it with someone else, or ask the other half to be wrapped up. Hopefully these tips can prevent you from eating extra.

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Anne Hathaway has always been one to stay in shape, but believes obsessing about weight is a waste of time. Anne is currently a vegetarian and avoids eating bad food. She eats healthy and organic foods.

“I exercise four times a week whenever I can fit it into my schedule. I usually do cardio. About three times a week I run, I do interval running for about half an hour which is you walk for a minute and a half, run for a minute, walk for a minute, sprint for a minute. It’s great because it keeps your heart rate up but you don’t get tired so you can do it for longer and it’s a lot easier on your joints. On a treadmill usually but I try to go outside when I can.”

“Then I do core strength training with weights and everything. I do this one really fun thing where there is this huge enormous weight with two ropes tied to it and you have to pull it and it’s called ‘the sled’. It’s ridiculous. And I also do kick boxing. When I have time I like to incorporate a few dance classes in there and Pilates, yoga is really important but I work out with a trainer at Peak Performance in New York.”

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