http://www.femefashions.com/feme/blogs/Fitness/ http://www.femefashions.com/feme/blogs/Fitness/ Size Zero trend is everywhere nowadays. Some call it mania. Some countries like Spain banned size zero models from displaying attires. But the trend prevails at various levels. The purposes are many including better appearance and health needs. This blog discusses all pros and cons of size zero trend. en http://backend.userland.com/rss2 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:46:22 +0500
Ash did it for 'Dhoom 2', Kareena Kapoor did it for 'Tashan' and more recently Katrina Kaif went all skinny just for one song in 'Tees Maar Khan'.

However, the young stars are looking beyond the size zero tag, and isn't that a relief?

While Sonam and Deepika believe in sporting a lanky, toned body, Sonakshi and Kangana are seen showing off a more 'Indian', voluptuous body, still appearing all fit!

Kangana, who debuted with her super-skinny self as a teenager, now appears more 'curvy' and is well-appreciated for it too.
While Sonakshi, who all the while was this cute, plump star kid, is shedding weight but still avoiding the skinny look.

Looks like skinny is passé and curvy yet fit is in! We like we like...
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Most designers had fashion for everyday wear, even giving options for what to wear if you have hide your flaws! With options like stoles, jackets, cardigans etc, one can easily hide the extra weight.

Thanks to these new age thoughtful designers, with such unique creative abilities, the trendy fashion lovers do not have to compromise on style in racks full of designs for the super skinny!
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Defiantly denying rumours started by friend Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor, in a recent interview said that she's started putting on weight, and is not going 'minus size zero' for her upcoming movie with Imran Khan.

She's believed to be happy this way, and has confessed that she believes in being fit and healthy.

Well, it is kind of a healthy message Bebo is spreading, especially for all her fans who starved their way to being skinny and size zero!
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Actress Dia Mirza has gone on record saying that she's not a fan of the skinny size and that the whole 'size zero hullabaloo' is a bit much.

Dia says that it's much more important to be fit than be skinny. She also feels that media has a big role in all the hype that’s around size zero.

Despite her slim structure, Dia confesses that she often binges on junk food.

Phew! Thank God at least some stars believe in promoting fitness more than anything else!
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But since a couple of months now, Kareena can be spotted with perfect curves and looking more glam than ever before!

Reportedly, Bebo is tired of being 'too thin' and wants to get in 'perfect shape'. Beau Saif Ali Khan had also said once that he's tired of dating a hanger; and so there she is...in great shape, not a little more, not a little less, supporting a healthy body image.

Scared of her 'Kapoor genes' of being a complete foodie and to put on weight, Kareena, as she prepares for 'Golmaal 3', still continues with her yoga and healthy diet regime, but says that she doesn't want to get too skinny and miss food anymore!

Hmmm...some cues again for crazy weight fanatics...
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Latest news to make rounds is 50 Cent's shocking weight loss of a little over 20 kgs! The rapper has admitted to almost starving himself for over nine weeks on a liquid diet and exercising on the treadmill for over three hours every day.

50 Cent has apparently reduced the weight for the role of a cancer patient in his upcoming movie.

But he's not the first to go drastic for a movie. Renee Zellweger put on a lot of weight for her Bridget Jones movies and then dropped it down quickly. Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro and many more have done the same.

Such 'yo-yo' dieting and frequent weight loss and gain can be dangerous for health with multiple effects including emotional distress, increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and hypertension.

While many follow their favourite stars, wise ones choose to consult their health expert before going for any weight loss plan.
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Rather than following crazy diet plans and erratic exercise schedules, our very own Yoga has some asanas to help you get a toned body and that perfect look that will be envied by any size zero model!

Of the several kinds and ways to practice yoga, Asthanga Yoga is quite popular among fitness freaks, especially those who are ready for some physically demanding, rigorous exercise. Of course you need to consult a yoga expert to get guidelines on performing the asanas.

Vinyasa or Hot Yoga is another popular practice, especially among youngsters and in the West. This form of yoga is practiced in a hot room, where the person sweats a lot, almost like in a sauna bath. This is believed to burn more calories and tone your body well.

Another very popular form is Power Yoga, which is extremely popular among many Hollywood and Bollywood celebs. Power yoga incorporates traditional yoga asanas with intense cardio workout, toning the body efficiently and burning calories as well. However, expert supervision is an absolute must to avoid accidents.

Apart from the modern versions, the traditional asanas that help tone your body and lose weight, and help in spot-reduction, are Suryanamaskar, Sahaj Vyagrasana, Natarajasana and many more.

These asanas, if practiced regularly, help build strength and immunity as well.
More...]]> http://www.femefashions.com/feme/blogs/Fitness/164.php http://www.femefashions.com/feme/blogs/Fitness/164.php Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:58:03 +0400 London Fashion Week sure set a new trend for fashionistas. The event took place a couple of months back in London, when millions all over the world watched the 'normal' looking models walk the ramp donning trendy outfits, looking not one bit less glamorous! Many media headlines termed this event - "This is what models look like when they eat!"

Is the fashion industry taking the less-trodden path? Will this set new trends on the ramp?

The models that walked the ramp for London Fashion Week looked no less stunning, in fact much better, than the regular skin-and-bones girls. Though clearly larger than an average catwalk model, the women were in no way overweight.

It was leading Canadian designer Mark Fast's unique idea to promote 'healthy' models on the ramp. With leading designers taking initiative, are we in for a new (healthy) trend?

It's high time Indian designers set similar trend too; especially since the Indian body type and Indian fashion isn't all that suitable for size zero measurements. Healthier models wearing trendy outfits, will infact make the styles more 'wearable'.
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The size zero body is not at all a favourite for Deepika Padukone and she advocates strictly against it. The ex-top-ramp model clearly spoke her mind when she walked the ramp for a show at the recently held Lakme Fashion Week.

She said that was totally against an anorexic appearing size zero figure, saying that the Indian body type is not meant for the size zero look and hence it doesn’t suit it.

Only if more young stars and 'youth icons' came forward and promoted healthy lifestyles, or at least speak against the horrid obsession!

Deepika has admitted that though she is super-slim, she isn't a size zero and doesn't wish to be one! She just takes good care of her diet and exercise routine.

Hopefully that will be picked on as quick by all young girls as was the skinny trend!
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The girl, however, does have a point when she says that models could be skinny, curvy, size zero or plus size...they shouldn’t be talked about only because they are of a certain size. But it isn't always like that now is it?

She also says that some girls are naturally very skinny and shouldn't be labelled anorexic for that. But what when being stick thin becomes a requirement to walk the ramp? That is when it becomes scary and is discussed.

If all body shapes and sizes should be accepted and not be a topic of discussion, why aren't curvy or plus size models accepted on the ramp? After all those girls need trendy styles and fashion too, right? Something to think about!
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