It’s not all about your swimsuit when it comes to looking your best on the beach this summer. A pretty beach cover-up can work wonders; it’ll protect you when you’ve had enough of the blazing hot sun, takes you from beach to the boardwalk in an instant, and even adds a little stylish flare to your beach attire.

You don’t have to spend a fortune, or look like a Victoria’s Secret model to it off. The beauty of the…Read full post

You’ve seen the crazy training regimes for Olympic athletes: the 4AM runs, downing eggs, chasing chickens, climbing mountains…all for the chance to win the Gold. But now there’s a new training method to go to the Olympics… The Elmo!

Everyone’s favorite red furry monster Elmo wants to go to London to be a part of the 2012 Olympics! Watch him train for the hurdles, weightlifting and even gymnastics!

It comes as no surprise that Leighton Meester has learned a thing or two about fashion and beauty from her many years as Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl. She admits, “My friend says that before the show I dressed like a homeless person. I used to buy everything at garage sales. It was hard to give up! I’d be like, ‘But this crazy sweater is amazing, and it only cost 25 cents!’ I’ve learned from Blair, though. Now I…Read full post

Never being one to follow the rules, Kendra Wilkinson makes no exception when it comes to raising her 2-1/2-year-old son, Hank Baskett IV. In fact, she admits that she doesn’t go by the book when it comes to parenting, and even reveals that she spanks and bribes Little Hank “now and then,” in a recent interview with The Stir.

At the end of the day, she says, “you have to do what you have to do”, and she’s…Read full post

In the past 40 years, we’ve added 570 calories a day to our diets, and according to research at the University of North Carolina, half of those calories can be attributed to larger portions. Today’s portion sizes can be more than triple what the USDA recommends!

Take pasta for example: the recommended serving size is about one cup. Guess what the standard size is from a restaurant…about 3 cups! Some pasta dishes are enough to feed an entire family,…Read full post

Not only does Kelly Clarkson look better than ever, but the pop star says she’s happier than ever, too! The first American Idol winner opens up in Redbook’s June/July issue, revealing how she’s paying it forward with her hit new singing competition show Duets, how finding love has made her happier than ever, and how she slimmed down in no time!

“I do cardio. I run. I strength-train using my own body weight,” she said of her recent slim down….Read full post

Craving dessert? There’s nothing wrong with an ice cream cone, or even the occasional brownie sundae every now and then, but if you’re someone who has to have something sweet after dinner every night, you may want to look for healthier options. Even just one scoop of ice cream a day can add up to an additional 1,500 calories a week, and that’s a weight gain of nearly 2 pounds a month if you’re not cutting calories elsewhere.

So,…Read full post

Summer is upon us and that means it’s time to start firing up the grill. It’s the unofficial burger season! Americans eat more burgers in the summertime than any other season, and while it’s fine – if not necessary – to indulge in a big, juicy burger here and there, most of the burgers you’ll find in restaurants and fast-food chains are not your typical beef patty and bun.

So, before you start on your summer burger run, it’s…Read full post

Miley Cyrus is used to being in the spotlight, so the latest rumors and speculations that she has an eating disorder and cuts herself don’t really seem to bother her. In fact, she says she’s going to keep on living her life how she wants, even if that means people are going to talk about her.

She recently opened up to Bravo magazine about all the rumors lately, revealing:

“I love that my…Read full post

The number one trick for looking and feeling great in a bikini is confidence, and there’s nothing like a bloated belly to rain on your parade. Let’s face it, summer barbecues, tiki bar hopping, and chasing down the ice-cream truck can lead to serious bloat and water retention. And exercise isn’t always on the to-do list when the sun is shining and friends are calling to lay out by the pool.

Maybe you aren’t even overdoing it with the barbecues…Read full post