I think Jennifer Aniston is a picture perfect image of health. She stayed hydrated during her trip to NYC with John Mayer Thursday. Since she's been spending time with Mayer, Jen seems to be happy as ever. The combination of love butterflies and Smartwater has Jen glowing. According to Aniston the simplest key to great skin is to drink lots of water. "I drink lots of water -water, water, water." she says.

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I never thought the day would come when the plus sized girl would actually win it all. Whitney Thompson catwalked her way to becoming America’s Next Top Model’s first full-figured winner on Wednesday’s episode. I'm wondering if they did it solely based on talent or if there's some truth to the rumor that they had her win for publicity. Either way, I think it sends a great message to young girls; a good personality, a healthy body image, and self-confidence is far more important that fitting into a size 0. In fact the past few days I've heard the phrase "SKINNY IS OUT" several times. Do you think this is true?

"It Mom", Gwyneth dishes about her vices and losing weight in V Magazine :

"I put on 40 pounds with Moses. And I found it really hard to loose the last 20 pounds," Paltrow, 35, admits. "I didn't mind having the big boobs. But it was the stomach roll, the back fat, and the post-pregnant butt. And it was so hard to get rid of."

She did it with by eating "organic, seasonal food that isn't processed."

"I haven't eaten meat for about fifteen years. I eat fish, a little bit of dairy – not much milk – but I love cheese," she adds. "We'll make chocolate chip cookies and eat them, but sugar makes me feel pretty bad. I have coffee and wine. I've got lots of lovely vices!" SOURCE

She must be doing something right, because her body looks amazing.

KIM CATTRAL:

• Kim says that to stop her eating the leftovers from her dinner, she squirts lemon juice all over the food so that it tastes disgusting and she wont be tempted to eat it!
• Kim is a fan of the GI and South Beach diets. 
• "I exercise as much as I can. If I don't exercise, I feel sluggish. "I try to do 30 minutes a day. "If I can't get to a gym, I walk. I find it a release.
• "I ski and I have a very disciplined workout regime.
• "I play tennis, I run, I like to do the treadmill and I do very light weights."
• Her secret weapon when it comes to her long, youthful limbs is pilates - something she credits with not only keeping her trim but also improving her posture and helping her sleep.

SARAH JESSICA PARKER:

• When it comes to eating, the gorgeous star favours the Zone diet and tries to keep her portions small.
• Sarah also likes to stock up on protein and doesn't overdo it on alcohol, fat or sugar.
• "I walk everywhere instead of taking a cab," she explains.
• "I don't have a fitness routine and I don't work on my figure at all, but I do try to sneak in some exercise into my life any way I can."
• "Running around New York City and having a five-year-old," she says helps her maintain a Hollywood figure.
• Despite her dislike of the gym and not being a fan of tough exercise regimes, she does go running and practices pilates and yoga to stay in shape.

KRISTIN DAVIS:

• When she needs to lose weight, the actress uses the Zone diet and says, "My main issue is to never let myself get too hungry.
• "I make sure I eat every three hours or so, mostly proteins, good carbs, veggies and salad."
• She also adds, “I think it is about having balance. Eat what you want but in moderation.”
• “I live up in the hills and I have dogs, so it is my responsibility to get them out and walk with them and I love being outside.
• "I go on lots of hikes. "I think it’s good mentally to do that as well as physically.”
• Variety is also really important for Kristin, and when getting back into shape to play Charlotte, she says, "I knew I would be running, so I went back on the treadmill.
• "I also did yoga and pilates." "I love pilates. But you know, I don't like anything forever, I get bored."

CYNTHIA NIXON:

• She loves sushi.
• She credits her slim physique, in part to Gyrotronics - a combination of several workouts, including yoga, ballet, tai chi and gymnastics.

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Hummus has a reputation for being a healthy, high protein, low-fat and low-calorie food, but some brands aren't all they're cracked up to be. I'm an avid fan of snacking on hummus, so you can bet that I've seen it all. From Whole Foods to Trader Joe's, there are so many varieties of the chic pea based dip,
that it's hard to tell the good from the bad.

The first rule I follow while choosing hummus; it should be no more than 50 calories per 2 tbs. If the dip exceeds the 50 calorie limit, I automatically assume it to be counter productive against my diet. Why would I buy hummus with extra calories, when I can have a lower calorie version.

The second thing I do is look at the ingredients. I know that a traditional hummus should contain chick peas, water, tahini(sesame seed paste), salt, natural spices, citric acid and maybe olive oil. Also, I've learned not to assume that all hummus is vegan or even vegetarian friendly. Just the other day I noticed that the Trader Joe's varieties include milk, egg and fish. Who would have thought a simple bean dip could possibly break all of the rules.

Because beans already have the reputation for bloating us, extra sodium is the last thing we need. When buying hummus always opt for the brand with less sodium. I've seen varieties range from 60 mg to 200 mg.

MY PICK: I love Wild Garden Hummus Dip. It's 100% vegan, only 35 calories per serving, and comes in 8 different flavors. You can't go wrong!

It's becoming easier and easier to eat vegan, because the food is so tasty. This week I tried two amazing vegan frozen food items; Garden Burger BBQ Riblets and the Kashi Black Bean Mango Entrée.

I was a little skeptical about trying these considering that I never liked ribs or pork at any point in my life, but my love for BBQ sauce won me over. Lets just say while I was cooking them, my meat eating boyfriend and all of his friends where coming in the kitchen asking me "What smells so good?". The boys were actually astounded by the concept of vegan BBQ ribs. I had one serving of the ribs (240 calories) along with a side of steamed spinach and mashed butternut squash. The meal was so delicious and perfectly well rounded. I love this product and will be buying them again!

I like to stock my freezer with microwavable entrées for those days when I'm either in a rush or don't feel like cooking. I really love the Amy's Kitchen frozen meals but I decided to try the Kashi Black Bean Mango Entrée the other day. The meal includes Black beans with roasted red onions and green peppers, red peppers and carrots. Served over Kashi 7 Whole Grains Pilaf and topped with fire-roasted mango sauce. I especially loved the sweet yet not overly tangy mango sauce. It tasted great and filled me right up.

What are your frozen favorites?

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I promised to share Ashlee Simpson's diet and fitness secrets from the June issue of SHAPE magazine and here you have it...

 HER DIET:

Ashlee says she's tries to eat a moderate diet. "If I have pizza or Taco Bell one day, I'll have home-cooked meals the next", she admits.

Breakfast: Strawberry Yoplait yogurt and all-natural granola from Whole Foods.

Lunch: Turkey and veggie wraps

Dinner: Lean proteins like fish and chicken and lots of green vegetables.

"I try to listen to what my body craves" says Ashlee.

 HER FITNESS:

The singer has been training with Mike Alexander, who is best known for making her older sis look fabulous in Daisy Dukes. Ash and her trainer workout at her home where she has a treadmill, elliptical, and dumbbells. " I love it when my arms are toned, so we use weights to target them-- and we do lunges to give my small butt more shape," she says.

"Her backyard has about 30-40 steps, so I have her jog down, do lunges for th length of the pool, jog back up the stairs, then do a set of squats," Ashlee's trainer explains.

Click Here For Ashley Simpson's 30–Minute Body Blast !!!

Want to curb your appetite? Use these 7 helpful tips to eat less!

EAT FIBER: Unrefined foods, especially those that are high in fiber, stimulate appetite-suppressing hormones and make you feel full

BRUSH YOUR TEETH: Take a break from eating to brush up.The minty flavor of toothpaste helps you resist eating more.

BE CONSISTENT: Eating breakfast and regularly scheduled meals keeps hormone levels steady and quashes hunger pangs

EAT SLOWER: It takes a while for the brain to realize that the stomach is stretching. Eating slowly gives the brain time to catch on.

FEWER CARBS: Carbohydrates make you hungrier. Load up on fats and proteins.

PORTION CONTROL: Smaller portions mean fewer calories are taken in, so less fat gets stored. A point system assigns a value to portions of all sorts of foods to help tabulate—and limit—daily consumption.

MEAT FREE:  At nine calories per gram, fat is more than twice as dense as protein and carbs. Thus dieters can consume the same amount of food but still lose weight if they eat less fat. Focusing on complex carbs like whole grains helps stabilize blood sugar, and lots of fiber increases satiety.

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I am so in love with the healthy "foodtees" by DietDetetctive. Each tee includes a picture of a food item and a witty healthful remark below. I love them all so much that I can't even decide which one I'm going to buy for myself. I really like the "tree pose" because I'm obsessed with yoga and broccoli. There's even a tee for those of us who need to be reminded to stay away from sweets; a half eaten donut saying "think before you eat".  All designs are available in sizes for men, women, toddlers and babies.  They're also on yoga bags, aprons and totes!

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE!

Enter now to be one of 10 lucky Shape readers to win a Danskin Core Ball Plus (a $45 value; think your standard stability ball, but better). This tool, which helps you switch up your ab routine, comes with a balance ring for additional support, as well as resistance bands for a more challenging ab and upper–body workout. Learn new moves from the illustrated poster and inflate the ball anywhere with its convenient high–speed pump. Good luck!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER!!!

Johnny Rockets is the last place I'd ever think to find a veggie burger; maybe I shouldn't pass judgment so quickly. Now thanks to Johnny Rockets and PETA you can celebrate World Vegetarian Week (May 19 to 25) with a free veggie burger.

That’s right: Our favorite veggie burger, the Johnny Rockets Streamliner—the one that even your meat-eating uncle will love—is absolutely free* during the entire month of May. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS! 

I've noticed that fast food restaurants have been marketing those little snack wraps as if they're a healthier than eating the regular sized sandwich. Don't be fooled by this. It's important to know that many times snack wraps contain starchy white flour, trans fats and fatty condiments loaded with unnecessary calories. Try my healthy version of the snack wrap!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Veggie Burger (I like Amy's California Veggie Burgers). You may also use a beef burger or chicken patty.
• 1 medium sized whole grain wrap ( I love Trader Joe's Whole Grain Flax Wraps). The more fiber the better!!
• 1 slice red onion
• 1/2 cup iceberg or romaine lettuce
• 2 tbs yellow mustard. You may use condiment of your choice.

DIRECTIONS:

• Grill, fry or microwave burger pattie and cut into 4 strips
• Arrange burger strips, onion, lettuce, and mustard in the wrap.
• Wrap it up and enjoy!

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There is no denying that Ashlee Simpson looks stunning on the cover of SHAPE magazine's June issue. I doubt they even had to do much airbrushing with Ashlee, considering she looks just as good in paparazzi beach shots. I need to know what this girl does to stay in shape!

I'm going to buy the issue ASAP and let you know the details of Ashlee's cardio-strength plan.

VISIT THE SOURCE FOR MORE PICTURES!!!

After reading this article on CNN explaining exactly how antioxidants work , I've been trying to find new ways to consume more of them. The other day I tried this new antioxidant drink called Purple, and It's rather tasty. I'd describe the taste as similar to pomegranate juice, but less tart and all around better. I love that Purple is a combination of many antioxidant-rich fruit juices instead of just one or two.

The fruit: Purple are Açai, black cherry, pomegranate, black currant, purple plum, cranberry and blueberry.

The antioxidants: One group of antioxidant power sources are Carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, alpha carotene, lycopenes, lutein, and zeaxanthin. The other set of antioxidants is known as Flavonoids.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Purple and HERE to try the tasty cocktail recipes!

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I've never been into fake baking or self tanning creams but when I noticed my little sister's natural-looking glow, I had to ask. It's the time of year to get some color, with the transition from cold to warm, from sweaters to tank tops and long pants to short shorts. I decided that trying this affordable lotion would be a useful story for Be Hollywood Fit. I followed the exact directions and used the lotion everyday for exactly two weeks. I noticed major results in just two days. I looked tan(not orange) almost instantly and wore shorts for days just to show off my glowing legs. I also noticed the firming effects immediately on my inner thighs and tummy. To keep my face matching the rest of me, I applied just a touch of organic bronzer to my cheeks. My boyfriend was even fooled, he has no idea I've been using the lotion and thinks that my instant tan is natural. I give this product two thumbs up and will continue to use it throughout the summer.

Click here to learn more about Jergens Natural Glow Firming Daily Moisturizer!!!

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There is no denying that Gwyneth Paltrow has been a trendsetter in the diet and fitness industry.  I can actually remember trying the insanely impossible macrobiotic diet made popular but Gwyneth and fit pal Madonna. Now let me tell you, if you find vegetarianism to be difficult, don't even think about becoming macrobiotic. I stuck with the insanely strict diet for only a week before giving up. In fact I actually found myself gaining weight from the overload of rice and beans. I can't believe Gwyneth ate macrobiotic for four entire years, she must be very disciplined.

The former macrobiotic eater now admits to kissing her strict eating habits good-bye in exchange for fried food. I don't understand how she could go from one extreme to another so easily?!

"I was seriously macrobiotic for four years," she tells BBC talk show host Jonathan Ross in a program set to air Friday in the U.K. "When I [first] got pregnant, it changed. I couldn't go near anything healthy."

Since giving birth to daughter Apple (whom she calls "Appley-Dappley") in 2004 and son Moses in 2006, Paltrow's tastes give a whole new twist to the term "Yummy Mummy."

"I love anything fried – fish and chips – Branston pickle [jarred relish], red wine," she told the show. And she admits to regularly enjoying a pint of her favorite stout, Guinness.

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