Comments on: Fluffy Friday: Celebrity Workouts that WORK!

By: jennincat

jennincat — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:10:59 +0000

I didn’t think you sounded harsh at all!! I also think you are probably right about women in Hollywood and body image. I was just wanted to make sure the intention of my post, (Shape was giving some great practical weight loss advice that was part of a celebrity’s plan) was clear but always welcome additional thoughts especially from thoughtful people like you!!!! Your opinion is welcome and respected anytime!!! 😀

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:28:17 +0000

Yikes! Re-reading my post, I’m just realizing how harsh I sounded!
It does seem as if Vanessa H. is going about things in a healthier way than many of her peers. And it IS nice to hear someone get real for once about how hard she works/watches her food intake to look the way she does, as well as seeing a woman lifting heavy!
And, yeah, Hollywood will always follow the money.

By: Fran

Fran — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:49:18 +0000

I found your website through Helen from Doing a 180 and I like it very much! Will be back for more.

By: jennincat

jennincat — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:23:08 +0000

Flat (and thin soled) shoes provide stability and allow you to lift heavier. It would be fun to do a small blogger meetup someday for kettlebells on the beach!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:37:34 +0000

I really want to learn how to use kettlebells properly. Flat soled shoes? I had no idea. I need to check out this article, clearly.

I’m inspired when I see articles like that in fitness magazines. She worked hard for that body!

By: jennincat

jennincat — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:41:44 +0000

Barefoot! The best part about kettlebells!

By: jennincat

jennincat — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:31:56 +0000

Of course, your two cents is always welcomed!

I’m sure she is under an extraordinary amount of pressure to maintain a certain degree of leanness. As it is presented by Shape, it sounds to me like she is doing it in a realistic and healthy way whether or not she has body image issues. Even if she does, (which you are probably right, have body image issues) I think it’s great that she is maintaining with these sorts of workouts and food choices. In fact, almost any woman (without underlying health issues) can maintain a low BF% by lifting heavy, some cardio, and eating lots of proteins, veggies, and complex carbs like Ezekiel bread if and that is the key, they want to make those choices consistently.

“Hollywoodâ€™s obsession with female youth and its disdain for more mature women. (Notice how many 40-something leading men are paired romantically on-screen with 20-something women.)” So true and yes I comment on that all the time. “He’s old enough to be her dad!” It’s sad. I wonder if people stopped paying to see those type of movies would Hollywood cast more realistically? It seems to me mainstream Hollywood makes what sells?

Love your thoughts!!!!

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:48:26 +0000

Can I put my two cents in, as another former actress?
You can bet that she is surrounded by people who hound her about her diet. Her agents, managers, publicists, etc. all rely on her staying “hot” in order to earn a living. As long as she’s working, they’re working. When she becomes less successful, they stop getting their commission. And the fact that she’s 20 and is the image of the “ideal woman” also speaks volumes about Hollywood’s obsession with female youth and its disdain for more mature women. (Notice how many 40-something leading men are paired romantically on-screen with 20-something women.)
I would go so far as to say it is impossible to be a woman in the industry and have a truly healthy body image.

By: jennincat

jennincat — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:46:56 +0000

No I didn’t see it.

Charlotte, you look amazing. Truly!

By: jennincat

jennincat — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:43:39 +0000

It’s certainly a relative question and what may be healthy for one person is unhealthy (mentally…which affects physically…speaking) for another. I’m so happy that you found your healthy “sweet spot”. From what I’ve read on your blog, I think you are a great example of health!!!

I love all the comments too!!!