Kate Upton covers American Vogue
Photographed by Mario Testino – Kate looks healthy and fresh and ripe for summer…American at heart!
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Beyonce’s Bikini-filled H&M Campaign!
Ms. Bey is on another roll and looking fab! While clearly photoshopped, this lookbook looks fab!
Beyonce Covers GQ Magazine!
And shows off an amazing post-baby bod! We think Mama Bey is even hotter than pre-Blue Bey. With trainers, dieticians, private gyms that her fame affords her, we expect no less from Mrs. Carter. What say you?
Jennifer Lopez Covers Harper’s Bazaar
How fierce does Jennifer Lopez look in these images in February’s Harper’s Bazaar?? That body just won’t quit!
Daily by Morin Reaches 15,000 Facebook Likes!
We’ve been so busy Christmas shopping for the holidays that we didn’t realize we passed 15,000 Likes! Have a happy and fab holiday season. We can’t wait to start off 2013 looking chic and 5lbs lighter from holiday eating! 
Xoxo, Daily by Morin
Victoria’s Secret 2012 Fashion Show!!
The Victoria’s Secret fashions how airs tonight at 10/9C on CBS. We were lucky enough to attend the show again and saw the amazingly gorgeous models in person. Which look is your favourite??
6 “Healthy” Foods That Aren’t
We all try our best to eat healthy foods but may be unknowingly deceived. Check out these foods that tend to come with a “healthy” stamp but you’re likely wiser leaving them at the supermarket. Referenced article here: http://on-msn.com/RBFwt3
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- “All-Natural” Breakfast Cereals Kashi, Kellogg’s “natural” brand, is currently under fire from consumers over the fact that the ingredients used in their cereals aren’t completely natural as their marketing implies. In fact, scientists from the Cornucopia Institute recently detected GMO material in 100 percent of the soy in Kashi GoLean. Image: Mitch Mandel
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- Sports Drinks While Gatorade may be beneficial if you’re putting in an extremely hard workout—like marathon hard—most of us are just getting an unwelcome dose of sugar, salt, and loads of sketchy artificial food coloring. Plus, a new study in the journal General Dentistry suggests that sports and energy drinks are responsible for serious tooth enamel damage and decay. Image: Mitch Mandel
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- Energy Bars The reason you feel a boost from your bar is most likely due to the copious amounts of sweetener added to it. Many companies disguise just how much sugar is hidden inside by using various types of sugar—like high-fructose corn syrup, brown sugar, and cane juice—to try and fool you. Case in point: PowerBar ProteinPlus Chocolate Brownie bar, which offers up 30 grams of sugar from at least three different sugar sources. Image: Mitch Mandel
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- “No Artificial Preservatives” Meats Oscar Mayer recently announced that it will no longer be using artificial preservatives in their “Selects” line of hot dogs and deli slices. While we applaud the weiner company for taking out nasty chemicals like potassium chloride and sodium nitrate, that doesn’t mean that these foods are now healthy. Processed meat is still processed meat, and a daily serving of bacon or salami can up your risk of death 20%, according to research from the Harvard School of Public Health. Image: Oscar Mayer
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- Bottled Green Tea We’ve touted the benefits of green tea for years, but those sweetened, bottled beverages aren’t what we’ve been talking about. Some mass-produced bottles have only a miniscule amount of the powerful catechins, and they’re loaded with sugar. SoBe Energize Green Tea, for example, offers up more than 50 grams of sugar in one 20-ounce bottle. Image: Mitch Mandel
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- Egg Substitute We’re not saying that egg substitute is necessarily bad for you, but they’re not necessarily better for your cholesterol than the real thing—something most of us assume. A new study from the University of Connecticut found that people who ate whole eggs actually increased their HDL (the healthy cholesterol) more than those who ate egg substitutes. Image: Egg Beaters
Lazy Ways to Lose Weight
You don’t have to make radical changes to your routine and lifestyle to lose weight. Here are easy tips to help you get healthy with minimal work! Referenced article here: http://on-msn.com/M5GbNN
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- Multitask in Front of the TV Save time (and money) by skipping the gym and working out at home instead, suggests Melissa Joy Dobbins, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Keep some free weights by the TV or simply do crunches or lunges during your favorite show,” she says. “I have both my treadmill and my elliptical parked in front of a TV. I can watch my favorite shows only if I’m on them,” says Becky Clark, author of How to Lose Weight and Get Healthy Even If You’re Lazy, who incorporates calorie-torching speed intervals into her living room cardio workouts so she can keep them shorter.
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- Eat Leftovers All Week Long Cook once on Sunday and eat what you’ve prepared during the week. For example, roast a turkey breast and prepare enough brown rice and veggies to last through the week. This way you have to think about food only once a week rather than 21 times, says Clark. “I tend to eat the same stuff over and over,” she says. Researchers at the University of Buffalo suggest that limiting the variety of foods in your diet and eating them at standard intervals, like once a day or once per week, can help you eat less, as you’ll be less tempted to overindulge in a food if you’re consuming it regularly.
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- Shorten Your Shopping Trip Instead of wandering up and down the aisles on an empty stomach, eat before you go to the grocery store and once you’re there, purchase only the items on your list, suggests Joy Dubost, RD, PhD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. That way the only step left is deciding which brand or type of product to purchase. Dubost makes these suggestions: Reach for 1% or skim milk instead of 2% or whole milk; grab whole grain pasta, rice, and bread instead of white varieties; load sparkling water instead of soda into your cart; choose whole fruits or 100% juice over fruit-flavored drinks; and if you have a tendency to overeat straight from the package, pick preportioned sizes instead.
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- Buy Ready-to-Eat Snacks If you’re not the type to tote almonds and apple slices in your laptop bag, you’re likely on the lookout for a satisfying snack at the coffee shop, corner store, or vending machine come late afternoon. “Convenience food doesn’t have to mean junk food,” says Dobbins, who suggests keeping your eye out for prepackaged foods that are sold in their original form. Examples include whole or precut fruits and veggies, hard-boiled eggs, and cups of yogurt. If you’re trying to save money and don’t mind planning in advance, make your own snack packs at the start of the week. “As soon as I get home from the grocery store, I wash and cut up cauliflower, broccoli, and celery, making it handy to grab,” says Clark. “If I didn’t, I’d never eat it.”
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- Carry a Clutch If you’re going to a party, carry a clutch instead of a hobo or shoulder bag, says Marisa Moore, RD, an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson. It keeps your hands full, making it more difficult to hold both a drink and a plate.
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- Leave Out One Ingredient By using nonstick cookware, you’ll cut down on calories and prep time, says Clark. If you leave out oil or butter when cooking lean meats and veggies you’ll save fat and calories—extra-virgin olive oil contains 120 calories and 14 g of fat per tablespoon, and unsalted butter has 102 calories and 12 g of fat per tablespoon. Skipping oil or butter means you don’t have to spend time digging out one more ingredient from the cabinet or fridge. Plus, it can be time-consuming to wash greasy pans once they hit the sink.
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- Break Between Bites It might take a little while to get acquainted with this new habit, but setting down your fork or spoon in between each bite slows the eating process and may help you eat fewer calories, says Marisa Moore, RD, LD, MBA, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She also suggests taking time to thoroughly chew your food. In a study from Harbin Medical University in China, people who chewed their food 40 times per bite ate fewer calories than those who chewed just 15 times. Another way to fill up faster: Drink water before a meal, says Moore. “This simple action is not only hydrating, but also may help you take in fewer calories during the meal.”
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- Have Your Meals Hand-Delivered If cooking isn’t your thing, consider a healthy meal delivery service. This is a top health and fitness trend for 2012. Calorie-restricted and portion-controlled eating plans like Nutrisystem and Jenny Craig help dieters lose more weight than those in control groups, according to studies. Just like restaurant and take-out items, prices for meal delivery vary widely. For example, 28 days of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on the new Meal Movement plan sets you back $14.79 a day, while pricing for Chef’s Diet, which delivers three gourmet meals plus two snacks to your door each day, starts at $43 per day for a 31-day program.
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- Savor a Nighttime Snack Your favorite at-home movie snack has some surprising slim-down benefits. Those who snack on popcorn get 250% more whole grains and about 22% more fiber than those who don’t eat the low-cal snack, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. What this means for weight loss: Fiber and whole grains keep your blood sugar from spiking (and then crashing), so you feel full longer than if you snacked on chips or cookies. Keep your kernels from taking an unhealthy turn by popping them in an air popper and skipping the butter and oil.
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- Dress for Success If part of what holds you back from hitting the gym is packing your gear ahead of time, layer on pieces of your workout wardrobe in the AM. “Clothes today are more exercise-friendly than ever before,” says Dobbins, who suggests selecting gym clothes that make you want to work out—and maybe even show off at the office. “Look for stretchy, flattering clothes that can double for work and workout. Or if your exercise of choice is walking, you don’t need any special clothes—just really good shoes!”
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- Play Video Games Gaming used to conjure up teen boys sitting on the sofa for hours on end. But today’s “exergames” are helping males and females of all ages torch serious calories. Researchers from Brigham Young University found that middle school students who played active video games that required the most movement, like Wii boxing or Playstation’s Dance Dance Revolution, got enough exercise to meet physical activity requirements (60 minutes per day for children and 150 minutes per week for adults). Their study, published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, examined the energy expenditure of 39 children with various body types and found that kids burn 4 to 6.7 calories per minute playing active video games, compared with the 4.4 calories per minute they would burn by walking on the treadmill at 3 mph.
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- Tinker with Your Smartphone Take the tedium out of counting calories and recording your workouts by letting your smartphone do the work. The Thin-Cam app helps you create the ultimate food diary by storing photos you snap of everything that passes your lips. Based on your pics, the company’s health experts generate an analysis of your eating habits and offer advice on how to lose weight by picking smarter meal options. At the gym, pull up the Men’s Health Personal Trainer app and you’ll have an easy way to plan your workouts, log sets and reps, and view videos on how to perform specific exercises.
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- Sneak in More Steps If your schedule allows no time for structured workouts, find ways to sneak in more movement throughout the day. “If you can’t exercise all in one sitting at least try to break it up into intervals, such as three 10-minute segments,” says Dubost. Or wear a pedometer to track your steps, challenging yourself to take at least 100 more steps than the day before, she adds. Easy ways to add more steps: “Get up from your desk and go for a short walk at least every 2 hours if not every hour and use the stairs instead of the elevator,” says Dubost.
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- Hit the Snooze Button Sleeping may possibly be the laziest way to lose weight ever. During a 6-year study, Canadian researchers observed the connection between sleep patterns and obesity and found that people who slept 5 to 6 hours a night gained 4.5 pounds more than those who dozed for 7 to 8 hours nightly. While many studies suggest that sleep deprivation increases levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin, a recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition determined that lack of sleep can also slow the rate at which calories are burned. Swedish researchers found that even a single night of skimping on sleep slows metabolism the next morning and reduces the number of calories burned while performing automatic tasks, like breathing and digesting food, by 5 to 20%, compared with the morning after a good night’s rest.
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- Pay Lip Service Make your lips pop with zesty coral, red, or fuchsia hue. Not only is bright lipstick very on trend right now, it can keep you from eating sugary or messy foods since you won’t want to wipe and constantly reapply, says Sari Greaves, RD, nutrition director at Step Ahead Weight Loss Center in Bedminster, NJ. Plus, you’ll be more inclined to eat daintier or slower to keep your makeup from smudging.
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- Nail It Rather than mindlessly munch in front of the tube, give yourself a DIY mani-pedi. Polishing plus dry time can get you through an entire (nail-biting) Game of Thrones episode without reaching into the chip bag.
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- Pay With Cash If you’re quick to whip out the plastic to pay for food, consider cash. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research found that people are more likely to buy unhealthy items on impulse when they pay using credit or debit cards. Why does coughing up the cash inspire healthy purchases? The authors of the study concluded that it’s actually psychologically more “painful” to pay with paper where the loss of money is tangible (as opposed to credit and debit cards where the loss is abstract). This pain can downplay the impulsive urge to fork over extra dough for unhealthy items that you know won’t benefit your diet. Next time you’re at the supermarket, shop smarter and skip the swipe.
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- Brush Your Teeth Tap into years of Pavlovian training and brush your teeth soon after you’ve finished supper. Traditionally, brushing your teeth is a signal to stop eating, so you’re primed to resist after-hours snacking, explains Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD and author of The Flexitarian Diet. The strong minty taste may help distract your taste buds from craving another flavor and doesn’t mix well with other foods, either.
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- Tighten Your Belt To remind yourself to stop eating before you’re uncomfortably full, tie something around your waist—not your finger. Your belly will hit your belt before you’ve over-indulged (what can happen if your belt is too tight), cuing you that it’s time to lay down the fork. Just don’t undo the notches as the night wears on!
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- Wear Jeans to Work Ditch the suit and take advantage of casual Friday. A University of Wisconsin-La Crosse study found that people who wear jeans to work take 491 more steps a day than those in business wear.
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- Turn Down the Thermostat Lose weight and save on utility bills by keeping your house or apartment a little chilly. British researchers who discovered a direct link between rising indoor temperatures and increased obesity rates in the United States and the United Kingdom noted that cooler temps force the body to expend more energy to maintain core body temperature. Their study, published in Obesity Reviews, explains that when the body is cold, it produces brown fat, which burns energy to create heat and differs from white fat, which is essentially a stockpile of calories. Spending more time in warmer indoor environments forces the body to let go of brown fat—it’s a use it or lose it type of situation. The researchers note that when people wearing light clothing are placed in a 60°F room, their energy expenditure increases by 100 to 200 calories per day. Over a year, those calories could add up to a weight loss of 10 to 20 pounds. Just don’t bundle up too much—it will negate the effect.
London 2012 Olympic Games are Live!!
Who’s excited for The Olympic Games opening ceremony tonight?? We’re so excited to see all the athletes representing their countriesDaily by Morin is rooting for Nigeria - which country are you rooting for? Tell us where you’ll be watching!
Celeb Approved Workout Gear
Since celebs generally have the best bodies around, it’s worth taking a look at what they’re wearing to step up your gym game. Check out these cute & celeb endorsed finds! Referenced article here: http://bit.ly/NwDadI
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- Reebok EasyTone Inspire On break from filming her new movie Sparkle, Jordin Sparks was spotted wearing these new kicks. The balance ball-inspired pods on the outside allow the wearer to tone up while simply walking around. Reebok EasyTone Inspire: http://rstyle.me/hzqzipcypw ($40) Courtesy Reebok, Jason Merritt/Getty Images
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- Wii Fit Plus Expanding on the original Wii Fit system, the new software takes exercise, balance, and toning in your own home to the next level. Hop on a snowboard or walk a tightrope like fan Eva Longoria. Wii Fit Plus: http://amzn.to/Nwt4tn ($96) Courtesy Nintendo Wii, Jason Merritt/Getty
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- Victoria’s Secret Pink Yoga Push-Up Bra Who says sports bras can’t be sexy? This racer back pull-on comes in super cute graphics and colors. Victoria’s Secret Pink Yoga Push-Up Bra: http://bit.ly/L4CU2A ($32.50) Courtesy Victoria’s Secret, Noel Vasquez/Getty Images
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- Via Prive Activewear Olivia Munn is a fan of this fashion-meets-function line of workout wear. The cool colors, cuts and flattering fabrics might just get you to the gym after all. Courtesy Via Prive, Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup
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- FitFlop Super High Sneaker Jennifer Garner is a fan of this sneaker, which allows you to work out your muscles while on a leisurely stroll. Thanks to the sneaker’s unique midsole, thighs, calves, and glutes become more toned with repeated use. FitFlop Super High Sneaker: http://amzn.to/KTXoj9 ($70) Courtesy of Fitflop; RexUSA
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- Ashby Ribbed Tank When Kim Kardashian hits the gym, she sports one of these comfortable tanks. The soft, cotton-free fabric won’t lose its shape, and dries quickly after a workout. Ashby Ribbed Tank: http://rstyle.me/huiuywcypw ($43) Courtesy of Ashby; Getty Images
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- Old Navy Techno World Guitar Tee Thanks to Old Navy’s high tech tees, you can practice guitar chords in mid-jog! The rocker-inspired tops play real guitar chords, and Laguna Beach alum Kristin Cavallari is a fan of the brand’s activewear. Courtesy Old Navy, Jason Merritt/Getty Images
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- Fila Skele-Toes Amp Running Shoes Nicole Richie wears these four-toed sneakers to give her workout a more natural feel. While they don’t look like conventional running shoes, the Fila Skele-Toes shoes conform to your foot’s shape, making for a more comfortable run. Fila Skele-Toes Amp Running Shoes: http://amzn.to/NwtHmH ($40-$80) Courtesy Fila, Jason Merritt/Getty Images
