S! TV SHOWBIZ: From 95 to 50kg, how did Jessica Simpson do it?

May 30, 2014

by Amber Saunders

SHEmazing! TV offers you your daily 90 Second Update rounding up the showbiz news!

Today’s highlights include:

Jessica Simpson reveals how she lost over 45kg just in time for her wedding. Oh yea, and apparently she now weighs only 50kg and is hoping to lose more….what?
Kimye have broken Instagram! A photo they posted has sent the social media site crazy, receiving the most likes EVER! We show you the picture here.
Which one of your favourite A-listers has made Forbes’ list of the Most Powerful Women in the World?
Niall Horan is making up for his One Direction band members’ controversial antics. Find out what he’s done to set things right.
And which US pop princess is set to make the move to the UK. Usually, it’s the other way around, no?

Watch the video for the full report.

S! TV EXCLUSIVE: The perfect plan to get you in shape?

May 28, 2014

by Amber Saunders

The gorgeous Lisa Fitzpatrick wasn’t always the confident lady we see today. For many years Lisa struggled with being overweight. Now four stone lighter and healthier, Lisa has managed to keep the weight off her for over ten years. But how did she do it?

Lisa has just released her brand new book Diet SOS, which shares her journey from her heaviest at size 20 and 15 stone, to now.

Emma from SHEmazing! TV went along to the launch of Diet SOS at The Morgan Hotel in Dublin to get all the inside tips from Lisa.

Watch the video to see how you can get in shape!

Miranda reveals the simple secret behind her figure and glowing skin

Celebrity

May 22, 2014

by Amber Saunders

It’s safe to say that any woman in the world would love to have Miranda Kerr’s clear and glowing complexion.

The Victoria’s Secret model knows exactly what to do to achieve this – and she’s shared it with us. Yay!

According to Miranda, the secret behind her figure and skin is a simple SALAD! “Every day I eat a big salad with finely chopped spinach and kale, fennel, and macadamia nut oil … fresh lemon squeezed on that with apple cider vinegar. Add feta cheese, olives, cucumber.”

Sounds delicious!

Miranda was speaking at an event for her company KORA Organics where she also praised the company’s rosehip oil with doing wonders for her skin: “I put it on every night. I really believe it makes a big difference to my skin. It’s full of antioxidants and essential fatty acids.”

Vanessa Hudgens shows off weight loss with gym selfie

Celebrity

May 22, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Wow! Vanessa Hudgens is definitely our new gym inspiration after this impressive selfie!

The actress uploaded the selfie to her Instagram account with the caption: “Oh snap hard work paying off #abs #fitnessfreak #healthylife #stayfit #hustlin.”

Vanessa is known to be a big lover of the fitness lifestyle and is often seen attending Reformer Pilates classes.

She has spoken previously about putting on 15 lbs to play the character of Apple in her recent movie, Gimme Shelter. The actress said that following the movie, she worked hard to lose the weight as she “wasn’t comfortable.”

It’s so refreshing to see a celebrity who doesn’t shy away from the hard work they put in to achieve the figure they want – it’s even more motivation for us, ladies!

S! TV BREAKING: Emily Blunt reveals her big weight-loss secret

May 14, 2014

by Amber Saunders

To her horror!

The stages of pre-summer panic we go through

Lifestyle

Apr 28, 2014

by Amber Saunders

It’s that time of year again – longer evenings, leaves on the trees and summer plans being made.

If you’re in college, you’re stressing about getting 40% in exams that would be a breeze if you’d actually gone to class that year, while ODing on Red Bull. If you’re in the working world, you’re doing fearless battle with co-workers for precious days off during the summer months.

Let the preparation begin.

Money
It’s spring and you’ve suddenly realised that your inability to save may ruin your summer plans. College students are out on the street selling clothes to tourists and forcefully stuffing CVs down every business owners neck. Time to cut back on everything and start living on a diet of pasta.

Dumping the Girlfriend/Boyfriend
You guys may get along for 11 months and 14 days of the year but where’s the fun in being tied down for your amazing two-week holiday? Being in a relationship on holiday means watching your friends flirt and drink their way around your chosen destination, while you check in with your other half every few hours and stare longingly at tanned Australians.

Pre-Tan
There is nothing sexier then looking like a leather handbag when you’re strutting your stuff down the beach. Now you have to decide whether to get a few sessions on a tanning bed before your trip or opt for the bottled stuff.

Becoming skinny/toned/lean/basically smaller.
When spring arrives, I don’t care if you’re the least self-conscious monkey in the jungle, you will find yourself in a gym or at least in a pair of runners. Since last summer, we’ve managed to fill all our nooks and crannies with Dominos and cocktails. Until now that was fine because we could hide behind shirts, jeans and hoodies, but not anymore.

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Do you know what 200 calories really looks like?

Apr 10, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Counting calories can be an effective way to lose and maintain your weight – but what does 200 calories actually look like?

This informative and interesting video might shock you when you see how much broccoli or apples you can eat before hitting 200 calories in comparison to how much of a fast-food burger you can eat before hitting the same number.

7 simple ways to lose those extra pounds

Apr 3, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Sometimes it can be hard to know if you are doing the right things you need to do to shift those stubborn pounds.

These tips can help you reach your weight-loss goal healthily.

1. Don’t skip meals
Skipping meals will mess with your metabolism. Think about nutritious foods you can give your body rather than taking them away.

2. Drink more water
Ensure you get your 8-10 glasses of water a day to clear your body, mind and skin.

3. Exercise
Working out is essential for maximising weight-loss as well as toning and shaping the body. Try to get 30 mins a day.

4. No alcohol
You may not want to hear it, but if you want to lose weight, alcohol needs to be avoided.

5. Plan ahead
You will eat healthier if you have prepared food beforehand and know what you are having for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is when you haven’t planned ahead that the junk food looks more appealing.

6. Get moving
Skip the lift and take the stairs. Walk to work instead of driving – there are lots of things you can do to get that body moving more!

7. Reduce portions
Rather than pile the food onto a dinner plate, choose a smaller plate and if you are hungry then go back for more rather than struggling to finish a piled plate of food.

Friends of celebrity worry that she’s shrinking away

Celebrity

Apr 2, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Loved ones of pop star Lily Allen have told her to slow down with her weight loss as she continues to shed the pounds.

Lily shrank down from a size 12 to a size 8 as she returned to the spotlight recently after a two year break.

But the 28-year-old singer’s friends and family now fear she’s becoming unhealthily thin and is obsessed with her figure as her fame continues to climb.

Lily previously spoke about how ‘reprogramming’ her brain helped her lose the weight.

“After the hypnotism, I want to go to the gym every day, otherwise I feel really bad. I just want to get more toned and healthy. I’m really good about everything at the moment – I’ve never been happier,” she said earlier this year.

5 things never to say to somebody on a diet

Mar 28, 2014

by Amber Saunders

So, you’re trying your best to be good and healthy when your nearest and dearest decide to give their opinion on it.

Thanks, no thanks.

Here are some things people trying to lose weight do NOT want to hear!

1. You’re dieting again?
Oh good, bring up past failures.

2. You just need to be more disciplined.
That’s how it works, huh?

3. One piece of cake won’t hurt
Why are you trying to spoil our efforts?!

4. Aren’t you on a diet?
Please, one piece of cake won’t hurt.

5. You have such a pretty face.
If there was ever a definition of a backhanded compliment, this is it.

6 best foods to eat if you are trying to lose weight

Mar 26, 2014

by Amber Saunders

It’s no lie that the secret to a lean body is in the kitchen.

These foods are exceptionally good for those who are trying to lose weight and burn fat.

They will also promote clear skin, glossy hair and strong nails.

1. Super greens
Kale, broccoli and cabbage among many others, eat them all for healthy skin and hair.

2. Lemons and grapefruits
Lemons are renowned for their detoxing effects while grapefruits are known to burn fat.

3. Spices
Cinnamon, cayenne and chilli are all great to add to your diet if you are trying to lose weight. Not only do they aid the process but they make great substitutes for sugar and salt to flavour a dish.

4. Green tea
For centuries, the amazing health benefits of green tea have been celebrated. Adding one cup to your day will boost your weight-loss and have amazing antioxidant effects.

5. Oats
A bowl of porridge for breakfast will fill you right up till lunchtime. Oats are also a fantastic source of fibre.

The most annoying people in your Instagram feed

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Mar 25, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Instagram has become quite the phenomenon. It’s a way for us to shove self-indugent information in other people’s faces without the OTT aspects of a Facebook status.

But, whether you like it or not, there are things that will grind your gears. Maybe it’s the food pics or the succession of couple selfies that make you cringe – either way, Instagram can be infuriating.

1. Airport Check-in
This may be an ‘out of the ordinary’ post, but it does get on certain people’s nerves. We are jealous enough that you are jetting off while we sit in the office staring at the hailstones banging against the window, so, we don’t need to see your pint of Bulmers in the airport titled: “Cheeky drink before Londonnn”.

2. Juice Diets
Yeah, yeah you’re better than us. We get it. Oh did someone say ‘bandwagon’?

3. Healthy Foods
#paleo #cleanliving #glutenfree #fitspo #healthyliving – #youaresoannoyingcanyoupleasestopdoingthisthanks. Unless you are blogging or have a purpose behind this, no one cares that you’re eating healthily or making the most delicious paleo brownies.

4. #nofilter
Awesome. You’re not just good looking – you are SO attractive you don’t need to use a filter. Congratulations!

5. Weight Loss Selfies
It is great that you lost weight. Everyone should be healthy and you should be proud. But a constant stream of pictures of you tensing, showing your six pack and saying how much weight you’ve lost, is really, really annoying.

6. Mirror Selfies
They can be vain, they can be in unusual places and we really do wonder how people get their bodies to bend like that. They are certainly not the worst but they aren’t the best either.

7. Work Out Selfies
For some reason some fellow Instagrammers out there feel they should let the world know every time they are in the gym. Whether it is on the treadmill, in the locker room or lifting weights, you just have to show people. For people who prefer to sit on their ass all day eating chipper chips and numerous packs of Mighty Munch, it can get annoying.

8. Couple Selfies
We get it you are in a relationship, but the pictures of you guys kissing and spooning is just too much. Also if you’re both supposedly asleep, who is taking the picture?! Nobody likes these unless they are in the actual relationship…and it’s a picture of them.

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