Hollywoods finest, they are the weight loss inspiration for many. Even those deemed "Curvaceous" are often still perfectly toned. In the 70's and 80's, in the hey-day of Jane Fonda, many women opted for intense cardio and weights, gym's were filled everywhere with new classes and gym-goers often went on crash diets since that is the common stereotype of a celebrity- that they don't eat.
Ofcourse, in some cases this is true, present day young starlets have become sickeningly thin, to the point where they either look ill and emaciated or 12 years old.
So obviously, anyone advising you to "not pay attention to celebrities, do not use them as a guideline for what is "normal"" would be very right in saying so, but then, these people are human, many of them are technically normal, and many struggle with their weight! The difference between us and them is that they have to lose weight very quickly, their livelihood depends on it, while we can take the more healthy route of slow and steady.
In saying that, it isn't necessarily bad to look on someone who has had a goal in mind, and achieved it, as inspiration. While I wouldn't condone trying to "be" someone else, I find many stars who look good while still maintaining a womenly appeal and healthy weight, very encouraging.
So today I've been looking around finding some of my favourite older and more recent stars who I find most inspiring for beauty.
1. Sophia Loren
While very small, you can see in her arms that she is not underweight, or unhealthy. This classic Italian star of hollywoods golden age has maintained her beauty and weight well up into her 70's.
In her book, "Women and Beauty" she explained the range of exercises she did to keep that svelte waistline. A very similar set of exercises can be found here: http://www.livestrong.com/article/380060-exercise-for-curves/
Her current figure has incited endless praise, especially after appearances made in 1999 at the academy awards, showing how good 64 can get. "Loren opts for daily exercise: 45 minutes of stretching and abdominal crunches and a one-hour walk. She also keeps a lid on la dolce vita (the sweet life). She eats European style: a light breakfast of decaf and an English muffin, mid-morning sandwiches, a large lunch (usually pasta, chicken, salad and fruit) and little, if any, dinner. "She weighs now what she did years ago," says Hollywood fashion designer and friend Nolan Miller. "I don't think it would ever enter her mind to be a size 6.""
but ofcourse its not all exercise,
"Loren's beauty secrets? "A lot of rest. Good thoughts. Exercise," says the star. She rises most days at 5 a.m. and usually goes to bed by 8 p.m. In between, her daily beauty rituals are decidedly low-maintenance. She washes her hair with baby shampoo and colors it herself when necessary. (Lately, she has been road-testing blonde streaks, "because every teenager does that," she says.) She does her own manicures and her own makeup, using products blended to her skin tones by a movie-makeup-artist friend from Italy. Her only indulgences, she says, are the potions—such as an eye cream containing vitamin A and a rosewater face lotion."
If you would like to read more about this inspiring beauty and praised actress:
http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20128361,00.html
2. Vivien Leigh
If you've seen Gone With The Wind, then you'll this as none other than Scarlet O'Hara, the minx like southern belle who in a time of civil war, still rose to success through sheer stubborn will, and looked gorgeous throughout!
The petite Vivien Leigh herself was a strikingly beautiful screen and stage actress for most of her life, constantly challenging herself and her craft.
Tips from Today:
* Don't be jealous or discouraged by others achievements, be inspired!
* The above women were chosen based on their overall appeal, not just dress size. I appreciate beauty on someone who has made the effort and put aside the time for it, not just starved until they were "the right size", there is no "right" size for anyone, but there certainly is a healthy size. They also behave confidently and respectfully, that could make anyone attractive, hence "beauty is on the inside".
Exercise, Eat Clean and Moisturise!
Rosie.x
Ofcourse, in some cases this is true, present day young starlets have become sickeningly thin, to the point where they either look ill and emaciated or 12 years old.
So obviously, anyone advising you to "not pay attention to celebrities, do not use them as a guideline for what is "normal"" would be very right in saying so, but then, these people are human, many of them are technically normal, and many struggle with their weight! The difference between us and them is that they have to lose weight very quickly, their livelihood depends on it, while we can take the more healthy route of slow and steady.
In saying that, it isn't necessarily bad to look on someone who has had a goal in mind, and achieved it, as inspiration. While I wouldn't condone trying to "be" someone else, I find many stars who look good while still maintaining a womenly appeal and healthy weight, very encouraging.
So today I've been looking around finding some of my favourite older and more recent stars who I find most inspiring for beauty.
1. Sophia Loren
While very small, you can see in her arms that she is not underweight, or unhealthy. This classic Italian star of hollywoods golden age has maintained her beauty and weight well up into her 70's.
In her book, "Women and Beauty" she explained the range of exercises she did to keep that svelte waistline. A very similar set of exercises can be found here: http://www.livestrong.com/article/380060-exercise-for-curves/
Her current figure has incited endless praise, especially after appearances made in 1999 at the academy awards, showing how good 64 can get. "Loren opts for daily exercise: 45 minutes of stretching and abdominal crunches and a one-hour walk. She also keeps a lid on la dolce vita (the sweet life). She eats European style: a light breakfast of decaf and an English muffin, mid-morning sandwiches, a large lunch (usually pasta, chicken, salad and fruit) and little, if any, dinner. "She weighs now what she did years ago," says Hollywood fashion designer and friend Nolan Miller. "I don't think it would ever enter her mind to be a size 6.""
but ofcourse its not all exercise,
"Loren's beauty secrets? "A lot of rest. Good thoughts. Exercise," says the star. She rises most days at 5 a.m. and usually goes to bed by 8 p.m. In between, her daily beauty rituals are decidedly low-maintenance. She washes her hair with baby shampoo and colors it herself when necessary. (Lately, she has been road-testing blonde streaks, "because every teenager does that," she says.) She does her own manicures and her own makeup, using products blended to her skin tones by a movie-makeup-artist friend from Italy. Her only indulgences, she says, are the potions—such as an eye cream containing vitamin A and a rosewater face lotion."
If you would like to read more about this inspiring beauty and praised actress:
http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20128361,00.html
2. Vivien Leigh
If you've seen Gone With The Wind, then you'll this as none other than Scarlet O'Hara, the minx like southern belle who in a time of civil war, still rose to success through sheer stubborn will, and looked gorgeous throughout!
The petite Vivien Leigh herself was a strikingly beautiful screen and stage actress for most of her life, constantly challenging herself and her craft.
"Miss Leigh still has her Scarlett O’Hara figure. “I love food.” she confessed, “so I do not give up the pleasure of eating to make my clothes fit. When I must I go on a quick five-day diet. The secret is not procrastinating. A brisk walk Is my favorite form of exercise. We must use our muscles to keep them from getting stiff, and walking does this.”"
"To be assured of a flat stomach, Miss Leigh does this routine daily. Lie on your back on the floor. With straight knees raise your legs to a 45-degree angle, lower them slowly almost to the floor then raise them again. Balance yourself with palms under your spine. Make three minutes your ultimate goal, but work up to this limit slowly."
If you would like to know more about this timeless beauty and very talented actress: http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeschooling/2010/06/twenty-interesting-facts-about-vivien-leigh/comment-page-3/
So far, what I've found from my research is that these women have both left an impression everywhere they went. Beauty isn't simply being "thin", it is being in proportion: not focusing on only one part of your body, and, Taking care of yourself: Don't neglect your skin, exercise and diet are great, but ensure you drink plenty of water and are getting adequate vitamins and minerals to keep that glow about you, a little moisturiser doesn't hurt either. Remember: Its easier to prevent problems with skin then to cure them.
My last and final choice of inspiration is..
3. Dolly Parton
Always smiling, this charming singer and songwriter dubbed "The Queen of Country Music" was and still is an icon of beauty for women the world over. Some may call her fake or gaudy but whenever I've seen her she has been nothing but ladylike and respectable, ofcourse that isn't to say she doesn't put on a good show! Delivering hilarious interviews, and awe-inspiring concerts with the unique twist that only comes from a unique personality. Over her multi-decade career, dolly has maintained her figure and looks without the help of trainers and nutritionists. She has never sugar-coated her diet and exercise regime, or pretended it was easy. “It’s a bitch any way you look at it. You either starve or you get fat. ”The singer admitted that her exercise regime is basically “a tiny little bit of squats and sit-ups.” But she is still conscious of the scale. “I’m very short, so I just have to watch my weight because I have a big appetite,”
In many articles the "cabbage soup diet" appears to be the main weight-loss secret for this bombshell, and although I wouldn't usually encourage strict or short-term diets such as this, it doesn't appear to be too extreme, and according to many comments and other articles, others have found it quite effective also. http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/soup/vegetable-soup/dolly-parton-diet.html. I personally am quite happy with the diet I'm currently on, but this soup could be a nice addition sometime, always tweek your diet to suit you.
Tips from Today:
* Don't be jealous or discouraged by others achievements, be inspired!
* The above women were chosen based on their overall appeal, not just dress size. I appreciate beauty on someone who has made the effort and put aside the time for it, not just starved until they were "the right size", there is no "right" size for anyone, but there certainly is a healthy size. They also behave confidently and respectfully, that could make anyone attractive, hence "beauty is on the inside".
Exercise, Eat Clean and Moisturise!
Rosie.x
You look great! xx Love this article, thanks for sharing
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