Maria Menounos, The EveryGirl's Guide to Life

Raised by working-class immigrant parents and later exposed to Hollywood's most elite experts in every field, Access Hollywood's, Today's, and Nightly News's reporter Maria Menounos reveals her EveryGirl secrets on everything: her systems to organize life, manage time, and ascend the ladder of success; her lazy woman's workout; her weight-loss tips (how she lost forty pounds and kept it off); and her guide to styling yourself like the stars—a self-proclaimed EveryGirl, Maria often does her own hair and makeup for celebrity events.

In The EveryGirl's Guide to Life, Maria shares personal experiences and photos from her life and professional journey as well as the various mantras, mottos, and philosophies she's adopted from the world's most impressive women. She gives advice on health, career, relationships, renovations, recreation, and more. From your carpet to the red carpet, Maria teaches the EveryGirl on a budget how to do it all, while living a healthier and happier life.

Maria Menounos, weight before and after (40 pounds of weight loss):

Book Reviews:
“She is a beautiful, hard working lady who has a will and way to make things work for herself! She has some great tips that are easy to apply and help make your life better” (Heidi Klum)

“Why didn’t someone give me Maria’s book a few years ago??? I have wasted so much of my life looking for my other shoe! Maria is organized, down to earth, and sweet to boot. What a trifecta (and a great read)!” (Hoda Kotb)

“Although she¹s a beautiful woman, Maria is that rare individual who has learned how to retain her childlike enthusiasm for life and it shows in everything she does, especially this book. She is contagious in the most wonderful way. Can you tell I adore her?” (Kathie Lee Gifford)

“Maria always has great advice and solutions! Whether it’s getting ready for the red carpet or organizing your life, Maria always does it better, faster, and cheaper.” (Tori Spelling)

“One stop shopping! Maria shows us girls how to successfully juggle it all while looking fabulous. I love her lazy woman workout and yummy recipes!” (Kim Kardashian)

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About the Author
At age twenty-two, Maria Menounos became the youngest person to host Entertainment Tonight. She was among the youngest to host the Today show and to report for NBC's Nightly News, and the first person to act and star in movies while doing so. Maria is a hands-on multitasker who seeks to succeed in all aspects of life, particularly when time and money are short.

The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor's Plan Designed for Rapid Results

“We’ve all pledged, promised and bullied ourselves to eat better and exercise more, but so many times even the best intentions fall short. I incorporate healthy habits into my work and home life and you can too.” –Dr. Mike Moreno

If you need to shed pounds fast and in a safe, effective, and lasting way, this is the book for you! Unlike many diet programs that starve you down to size, Dr. Mike Moreno’s 17 Day Diet relies on proven methods to help you take weight off and keep it off for good—whether you’ve got 10 pounds to lose or 100. His revolutionary program adjusts your body metabolically so that you burn fat day in and day out. The program is structured around four 17 day cycles:

Accelerate—the rapid weight loss portion that helps flush sugar and fat storage from your system

Activate—the metabolic restart portion with alternating low and high calorie days to help shed body fat

Achieve—this phase is about learning to control portions and introducing new fitness routines

Arrive—a combination of the first three cycles to keep good habits up for good. On weekends, enjoy your favorite foods!

Each cycle changes your calorie count and the food that you’re eating. The variation that Dr. Mike calls ‘body confusion’ keeps your metabolism guessing; this means that you can expect big changes in the first 17 days alone!

This is not a diet that relies on a tiny list of approved foods, grueling exercise routines, or unrealistic calorie counts that leave you hungry and unfulfilled. Moderation and proper portions are key factors in the 17 Day Diet—the trick is to figure out the foods and routines that work best with your real lifestyle. That’s why the book is filled with tips for how to avoid the usual food pitfalls like holidays, eating out, or even just a tempting candy jar. Along with a comprehensive explanation of how each segment works, every phase comes with an extensive list of foods, recipes, and sample meal plans to help make grocery shopping a breeze. Because of the diversity that you are allowed from the very beginning of the program, there is a way to make this diet work with almost any food allergies you might have or what cuisine you’re used to eating.

The 17 Day Diet is a simple plan that gets big, long-lasting results if you stick with it and let Dr. Mike help you along the way. Whether this is your first attempt at dieting or your fiftieth, you must believe that you can do this. What matters now is focusing on your goals, identifying what you need to get there, and taking action to begin the process. Your health and happiness are important, so stand strong, believe in yourself, and let your 17 Day Diet begin now!

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About the Author
Dr. Michael Rafael Moreno, better known as “Dr. Mike,” is a graduate of the University of California at Irvine and Hahnemann Medical School (now Drexel University). Following his residency at Kaiser Permanente in Fontana, California, Dr. Mike moved to San Diego, where he now practices family medicine and sits on the board of the San Diego Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians. In 2008, Dr. Mike launched “Walk with Your Doc,” which he participates in every Tuesday and Thursday morning before his workday begins. The program began when Dr. Mike offered to walk with a patient to motivate her to exercise and has since grown into a thriving community. Dr. Mike takes pride in being viewed not only as a doctor, but also as a friend and confidant.

Lose Weight Fast: How to Do It Safely - WebMD

Sick of crash diets and fad diets? Follow these healthy tips for rapid weight loss.

You've heard it time and again: fad diets don't work for permanent weight loss. But what about those times when you really need to lose some weight fast? It's hard to pass up the promise of crash diets like the Lemonade Diet, Cabbage Soup Diet, or Lose 21 Pounds in 21 Days when your mission is to squeeze into a new outfit in time for a reunion, wedding, or other special event.

So what's wrong with dropping 20 pounds fast so you can wow your friends and family with a svelte new shape?

The truth is that nothing is wrong with losing weight rapidly -- as long you do it the right way, says Michael Dansinger, MD. He's the medical doctor for NBC's The Biggest Loser show, which spotlights quick and dramatic weight loss.

"In theory, one could drop as much as 20 pounds in a week following a very ambitious eating and exercise plan, devoting more than seven hours per week to rigorous exercise, and under a physician's care like we do on the television program," he says.

But even if you can't drop everything to go to weight loss "boot camp," you can safely lose 3 or more pounds a week at home with a healthy diet and lots of exercise, says weight loss counselor Katherine Tallmadge, RD.

In fact, having a goal like looking great at a wedding or reunion can be a great motivator, as long as you follow a weight loss plan that you can keep up after the special event.

But you need to plan ahead and allow enough time to make changes to your shape.

"Don't wait until one week before the reunion to try and lose 10 pounds," advises Tara Gidus, MS, RD, team dietitian for the Orlando Magic.

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20 Years Younger: Look Younger, Feel Younger, Be Younger!

It's time to turn back the clock! In 20 YEARS YOUNGER, Bob Greene offers readers a practical, science-based plan for looking and feeling their best as they age. The cutting-edge program details easy and effective steps we can all take to rebuild the foundation of youth and enjoy better health, improved energy, and a positive outlook on life. The four cornerstones of the program are: an exercise regimen for fighting muscle and bone loss, a longevity-focused diet, sleep rejuvenation, and wrinkle-fighting skin care. Woven throughout the text is practical advice on changing appearances, controlling stress, staying mentally sharp, navigating medical tests, and much more. Readers will walk away with a greater understanding of how the body ages and what they can do to feel-and look-20 years younger.

Reviews

"Together with stress control and the power of a positive attitude, Greene firmly demonstrates that it's never too late for anyone to look and feel their best. Timely, accessible and compelling guidance from a veteran health-and-wellness guru." (Kirkus)

"Oprah's bestselling diet and fitness guru offers a four-part, science-based, antiaging plan for looking and feeling younger and healthier... Greene's lists of dos and don'ts help readers assess their current health status and grasp what changes to make in order to move forward." (Publishers Weekly)

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Christina Aguilera, Before and After Weight

With the recent premiere of NBC's The Voice, one cannot help but notice that Christina Aguilera has put on weight. Just one year ago she was in excellent shape, during the filming of Burlesque, in which she starred with Cher. Christina's weight gain first became noticeable around the time of the film's premiere last Fall. One thing's for sure, her fuller figure hasn't taken away her confidence... she has a great attitude on The Voice.

Once again, even a celebrity can struggle with their weight.


--- January 2012 Update ---

Christina Aguilera Addresses Her Weight:

"I've been in this for a long time. I came out on the scene when I was 17 years old. You can never be too much of anything. You can never be too prefect, too thin, too curvy, too voluptuous, this, that. I've been on all sides of the spectrum.. [Every] female in this business at one time or another has had criticism… I'm very confident in my body. I think my video works over the years have spoken to that… I've been no stranger to being very comfortable in my own skin… As long as I'm happy in my own skin, that's all I need, that's all the confirmation I need. I'm happy where I am, I have a boyfriend that loves my body, I love my body, my son is healthy and happy. That's all that matters."

Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine of NBC's The Voice - 2012

The Dukan Diet: 2 Steps to Lose the Weight, 2 Steps to Keep It Off Forever

# 1 international bestselling diet book coming to North America

Devised by Dr. Pierre Dukan, a French medical doctor who has spent his career helping people to lose weight, the Dukan Diet rejects counting calories and promises permanent weight loss while allowing adherents to eat as much as they like.

Originally published in 2000, the Dukan Diet swept across France, championed by people who successfully lost weight following its unique four phase regime. The Dukan Diet has helped millions in France, where it has been number one for more than ten years and adopted in twenty countries, including the United Kingdom, Poland, Korea and Brazil. All together, The Dukan Diet has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide.

The Diet: 4 Easy Steps to Permanent Weight Loss
 
Phase one: Attack
Using Dr. Dukan's True Weight calculator, dieters determine a reasonable and healthy weight loss goal. Then they begin the Dukan Attack phase a two-to-seven-day period during which only unlimited lean protein and a daily Oat bran galette (or pancake) are consumed and dramatic weight loss is achieved.

Phase Two: Cruise
Dieters alternate days of unlimited lean protein with days of protein combined with healthful vegetables until they reach their True Weight.

Phase Three: Consolidation
Dieters stay on this phase for 5 days for every pound lost. At this point the diet allows unlimited protein and vegetables, and other foods (such as cheese and bread) are reintroduced.  Dieters are also allowed two weekly celebration meals to stave off boredom.

Phase Four: Stabilization
This is the maintenance portion of the plan, in which followers are allowed to eat whatever they like without regaining weight – provided that they follow 3 unbreakable rules including eating only unlimited lean protein one set day per week. 

For each phase, The Dukan Diet offers clear simple guidelines for long term success.  The Dukan Diet is the perfect diet for people who want fast weight loss, that can be maintained without counting calories or weighing portions.

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Kate Middleton Before & After the Royal Wedding

Kate Middleton's 'skinny secret' is out, and it's sweeping the nation! What's her secret? Why it's the Dukan Diet. She is said to have used this diet in order to lose weight for her wedding to Prince William on Friday, April 30, 2011.

While it's obvious that she did indeed lose weight on this diet, she definitely did not need to... fortunately she did not over do it, and looked quite stunning for the royal wedding! Here are a few before & after photos of the royal bride.

(Kate Middleton before)

(Kate Middleton before)

(Kate Middleton after)

(Kate Middleton after / Pippa Middleton)

(Kate Middleton after / Pippa Middleton)

How much weight did Kate Middleton lose on the Dukan Diet? At 5-ft. 10-in., the Princess bride has reportedly gone from a U.K. size 10 (size 6 in the U.S.) to a U.K. size 6 (size 2 in the U.S.).

Pippa Middleton, Kate's sister, also looked amazing at the wedding... the Middleton sisters looked very healthy, happy, and stylish.

(Pippa Middleton)

(Prince William and Kate Middleton - Royal Wedding Photo)

(Kate Middleton after in her second wedding dress)

Kate Middleton is formally known to us now as, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge... wow, what a beautiful bride she made. :)

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