Diet Reviews

The women inside the Webster Groves, Mo., studio looked as though they were channeling Muhammad Ali, Mikhail Baryshnikov and any of a dozen Hollywood starlets who have long lean torsos (think Gwyneth Paltrow).

They stood, feet apart, abdomens sucked in, punching the air with their right fists. Their left hands were raised to their left ear in a protective manner as instructor Kristin Dabney egged them on.

“Cellphones, ladies. Keep your left hand up near your ear,” she yelled over thumping music. “Punch punch punch punch.”

The air inside The Scoop — A Pilates Studio was taking a brutal beating.

Piloxing is the latest group cardio exercise craze. I

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The new face (graphic symbol) of nutritional advice for consumers was released today by the United States Department of Agriculture MyPlate. The goal is to send a simpler message to the nation when it comes to nutrition and understanding the importance of balance, variety, moderation and adequacy. L

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Summer is a challenging time for Kanye West, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry. I’m not talking about the pop charts; they seem to have those well in hand. I’m talking about the paparazzi. Celebrity photographers love nothing more than to catch a pop phenomenon emerging from the surf in St. Barts looking a little flabby, so they can sell their “Shocking Weight Gain!” headlines at the drugstore checkout. Is it unfair? You bet. Are you and I going to stare at the pictures anyways? Oh, yeah. We like seeing celebs look less than perfect because, come swimsuit season, we all feel like we’re being gawked at; and whether those photos wind up in the tabloids or on our mom’s Facebook page, we all want to look our best.

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Having five kids makes me all too aware of the challenges of staying in shape when there are children to care for, but with a little creativity and commitment anyone can get into great shape while involving the entire family and even have some bonding time in the process. Here are five easy tips to help keep Dad and the whole family in tip-top shape.

1. Forget the video games and play real ones. While the Wii is a popular choice for indoor activity, try reaching for a ball instead of a remote this summer. Go outside with the kids; you will burn more calories, have more interaction and create some timeless family memories in the process.

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While exercises are important for those ripped six pack abs, what is also vitally important is an appropriate six pack abs diet which will help you lower the body fat percentage and add definition to the underlying muscles of the abdomen.

Here are the things that you should include in your six pack abs diet:

• Probably the most important component of a six pack abs diet is good quality protein, which can be obtained from lean cuts of meat, eggs, fish, and low fat dairy such as skim milk, whey protein drinks, soy, nuts, beans and legumes.
• Carbs should be part of a six pack abs diet; it is not wise to cut them out altogether.

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