Sushmita Sen has done it again

Sushmita Sen has done it again. Just when rumours of her relationship with Bunty Sachdeva were doing the round, the actress has surprised all by getting a new friend. The actress has been seen bonding with Muddassar Aziz, director of Dulha Mil Gaya.

The film, Dulha Mil Gaya, stars Shah Rukh Khan and Fardeen Khan besides Sushmita herself. Before Bunty arrived on the scene, Sushmita was involved with ad filmmaker Manav Menon and prior to that, she had a long relationship with actor Randeep Hooda. According to sources, Sushmita and Muddassar have been dating each other ever since she broke up with Bunty a month ago. The actress and Muddassar apparently go back a long way. They knew each other as friends for a while but got close during the shooting of Dulha Mil Gaya in Trinidad. Friendship soon turned into romance and the duo has been spotted going out together. Sushmita Sen plays a supermodel in Dulha while SRK plays a business tycoon who is her boyfriend. Fardeen has been paired opposite a new girl.

Hemamalini at Sweet 60

On the eve of her 60th birthday, Bollywood 'dream girl' Hema Malini says she is thrilled to play erstwhile Gwalior queen Vijayraje Scindia in the movie 'Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi', but says unlike her other films the role needed a lot of preparation and she had to spend considerable time with the Scindia family.

'I'm honoured to be playing the Rajmata. Do you know she was the founder of the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) and today I'm a proud member of the BJP and getting a chance to play her on screen,' Hema told IANS.

'I think this role requires a fair amount of preparation. Something I haven't done for too many of my characters except 'Razia Sultan' and 'Meera'. Both were very close to my heart. And now I think this will be the third role that's very close to my heart,' she added.

To be directed by Gulbahar Singh, 'Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi' went on the floor Tuesday. It will be made in close collaboration with the Scindias.

'Though I didn't know the great lady personally, I've known her late son Madhavrao Scindia (late Congress leader) and her daughter Vasundhara (BJP leader and Rajasthan chief minister) quite well through my parliamentary work.

'In fact, I had been to Gwalior last year in summer with my daughter Ahana for a dance performance on the invitation of Madhavraoji's son Jyotiraditya Scindia. My colleagues in parliament were outraged. 'How could you go at his invitation when he's from the Congress?' But I think culture and art should be put above politics, don't you think?'

Wills lifestyle models sizzile

Eva Longoria Parker

When Eva Longoria Parker put on a few pounds over the summer for her role as Gabrielle on "Desperate Housewives," everyone jumped to the conclusion that the actress was pregnant.

In the November issue of Allure, Eva sets the record straight about her recent weight gain, as well as the rumors surrounding her marriage to NBA star Tony ParkerOn her fuller figure:"I stopped working out and gained about seven pounds over the summer, which is a lot for a small person. Every magazine is tearing me apart ... I never went up a size. I just got rounder. I'm still a size 0. On relationship rumors:"I don't let those magazines and articles define who I am. I know I'm not pregnant. I know Tony and I aren't breaking up. I know we're not cheating." On growing up thinking she wasn't beautiful:"My nickname was Prieta Fea, which means 'Ugly Dark one' in Spanish. I didn't have a boyfriend. My sisters were so mean to me. They used to say I was adopted, and 'we picked you up at the hospital. You were the extra baby that day.'"

KIDNAP fails to grip you and that is its biggest flaw

When you carry the baggage of super-successful films like DHOOM and DHOOM 2, the expectations from your subsequent outing is bound to be gargantuan. Unfortunately, KIDNAP falls short of expectations. You expect a seven course meal, but you're served mere crumbs.

When you carry the baggage of super-successful films like DHOOM and DHOOM 2, the expectations from your subsequent outing is bound to be gargantuan. Unfortunately, KIDNAP falls short of expectations. You expect a seven course meal, but you're served mere crumbs.


KIDNAP comes close to ZINDA in terms of plotline. There're similarities between the two films. But KIDNAP isn't as dark and gruesome as ZINDA. Also, KIDNAP loses focus after a promising start.

The hallmark of any revenge fare is the suspense quotient. In this case, there's a motive behind what Imran does. And money is definitely not the motive here. So far, so good. But the purpose of kidnapping the billionaire's only daughter as also the chain of events that lead to the culmination is such a put-off. Things keep deteriorating as they reach the finale.

he culprit? Obviously, the writer of this lifeless, unexciting and tedious drama. Shibani seems to think that the audience is pea-brained.

Silver lining or just dark clouds? Imran Khan's splendid act acts as a soothing balm, but if the pudding is tasteless, no amount of dressing can salvage the situation, right?

When Dr. Mallika [Vidya Malvade] asks her daughter Sonia [Minissha Lamba] what she wants for her 18th birthday, Sonia tells her she wants to meet her dad, Vikrant Raina [Sanjay Dutt]. The mother and father of this kid have separated, we're explained at the very outset. After a spat between the mother and daughter, Sonia walks off in a huff and doesn't return.

Mallika panics when she gets a call from a stranger that he has kidnapped Sonia. The kidnapper, Kabir [Imran Khan], has only one demand -- he will negotiate with nobody but Sonia's father, Vikrant.

Reluctantly Mallika brings Vikrant back into their lives to save Sonia. But Vikrant chokes at the thought of taking orders from a criminal. But Kabir holds the trump card -- he holds Sonia -- and Vikrant knows he has no option but to toe the line.

Kabir tells him they are going to play a game -- just the two of them. Vikrant has to play by the rules set by Kabir and he has to play alone. He has to play to save his daughter. If he even utters the words 'Hello Police', it will be Bye Bye for Sonia!

Because his daughter's life is at stake, a reluctant Vikrant agrees to obey Kabir's orders...

Never judge a book by its cover. This adage suits KIDNAP to the T. One look at its promos and you know what the story is, but the screenplay is so amateurish, even lifeless at times, that you scream, no, no, no, no, no!

Gadhvi and Shibani open the cards at the very outset. The sketches at the very beginning as also Minissha's kidnap within 10 minutes of the start compels you to think that the follow up should be equally exhilarating. But things start going wrong from this part onwards.

Imran's clues for Sanju, the first in a train and later at an engagement ceremony, make no sense. Later, Sanju and Vidya Malvade's entry in the jail is bizarre. This part takes you back to the cinema of 1970s and 1980s, when nonsense dominated. Later, when Sanju refuses to take Imran's call, Imran lands up at his house. Which kidnapper, in his right senses, would ever do that? Even the flashback -- Imran's childhood portions -- are just not impactful. Ditto for the climax. The shootout at the New Year party is ridiculous. Seriously, the writing is pathetic!

Sanjay Gadhvi is letdown by a script that easily ranks amongst the worst of 2008. Pritam's music is another sore point. Barring the 'Mit Jaaye' track, the remaining songs are lacklustre. Bobby Singh's camerawork is first-rate.

KIDNAP belongs to Imran Khan. Watch this youngster take giant strides and you know that he has arrived. He carries the cold look effortlessly. Sanjay Dutt looks disinterested, as if he is about to break into a yawn. Minissha Lamba is miscast. She doesn't look like a 17-year-old in the first place. Also, the generous dose of skin show doesn't gel with someone who's held captive. Vidya Malvade is efficient. Reema Lagoo is a mere prop. Rahul Dev's character looks forced.

On the whole, KIDNAP fails to grip you and that is its biggest flaw. At the box-office, KIDNAP being teen sensation Imran Khan's immediate release after the blockbuster hit JAANE TU... YA JAANE NA would ensure a strong opening weekend, but the poor merits are sure to take a toll once the initial euphoria subsides. Disappointing!

DRONA is a big film in all respects

Fantasy/adventure films are a rarity in Bollywood. Actually, you want to laud Goldie Behl for being courageous, for venturing into a lane that's rarely visited by dream merchants here. But the screenplay is a complete mess. In fact, if at all there would be Razzies in Bollywood, the three writers of DRONA -- Jaydeep Sarkar, Rohini Killough and Goldie Behl -- should be nominated proto for coming up with a sloppy and slipshod screenplay.

DRONA is a big film in all respects -- big stars, big canvas, big expenditure on SFX, big ad spend, big expectations. Sadly, it's a big, big, big letdown as well.

What saddens your heart is the fact that the Lullas of Eros and Shrishti Arya, the producers of DRONA, have spared no efforts in giving DRONA a spectacular look. The vision is perfect, but how about narrating an absorbing and attention-grabbing story? You remember DRONA for its striking visuals, not storyline. It's like embellishing priceless and precious jewels on a mannequin.

What's wrong? Goldie Behl and his writers can't decide if DRONA is a superhero film or fantasy. Although the makers have been maintaining all along that it's not about a superhero, the fact is, it is. In DRONA, the protagonist does everything that a superhero does. However, the lead character would only look more powerful if the anti-hero is equally authoritative. Surprisingly, the negative force here [Kay Kay Menon] is more of a buffoon than a villain.

More minusses! Dhruv Ghanekar's music is a big yawn. The tunes are listless and the placement of songs is equally jarring. Also, the length is a problem. You wouldn't mind a 3-hour film even today, provided it has the power to keep you glued to the screen. In this case, the 2 + hours seem never-ending. The film goes on and on and after a point, you actually want to scream, 'Enough!'.

On the whole, DRONA lacks soul. At the box-office, the publicity blitzkrieg might ensure good returns in its opening 4-day weekend, but the cracks should start appearing sooner than expected, since the film fails to keep you hooked. Its fall is imminent!

Tips for Online dating

Tip #1: Don’t write too often. Nothing says “I’m desperate” like writing a little too often. “Don’t write someone again if you haven’t heard back from the person,” counsels Andrea Syrtash, host of On Dating which airs on ON Networks. “You don’t want to appear overly needy.” And even if the other person is writing you back, resist the temptation to keep the correspondence going too long. “If you’re interested in meeting the person after a few emails, better to book a date than continue to write for months,” says Syrtash. A good rule of thumb: Exchange three emails apiece, then get on the phone once or twice and plan to meet up. (Of course, if your gut tells you slower is better, follow your instincts—it’s all about feeling comfortable.)

Tip #2: Spell-check—seriously. Spelling errors and grammar gaffes have a way of doing in a budding relationship. These errors are most frequently made when we’re in a hurry or excited or nervous. Regardless of the reason, the result is the same: a bad impression. “Folow my adbice,” typed Myles Reed Jr., author of Fishing for Love on the Net when questioned on this topic. “Sorry, I’m really not stupid. I was distracted when I wrote that. Lesson: Pay attention when you write.” Take time to spell- and grammar-check your emails. It shows you’re willing to invest some effort in wooing the other person.

Tip #3: Move forward…but not too fast. “Many people are afraid of that first conversation, thinking they will make a fool of themselves,” explains Pat Nowak, author of The ABCs of Widowhood. But avoiding moving things forward — to a phone call, then to a face-to-face — can wreck your romantic momentum. Now, here’s one key bit of info to remember: You don’t want to talk too much, whether it’s on the phone or via email. “I think most people divulge a ton of information about themselves because they’re nervous or wanting to be liked,” says Jason Mountcastle of Los Angeles. “But that doesn’t make it any less annoying. And it leaves you with absolutely nothing to discover when you meet in person. I make a conscious effort to offer only a fraction of what I’m tempted to say about myself early on. It takes practice, but you can do it.” Tip #4: Keep it positive. Check your baggage for a while when you meet someone new online. You may think it’s funny to talk about your ex as The Devil, or you may think describing how you burned your last partner’s shirts shows that you’re really and truly over it. But you would be mistaken: Referencing negative experiences (especially often and too early) can trigger people to steer clear. “Being positive is one of the most attractive qualities you can have when dating,” Syrtash notes. “Avoid talking about how many people have burned you or why you stink at dating. If you put yourself down, people will believe you. Don’t give them a reason not to want to go out with you.” Also, too many stories about the losers you’ve dated will just make the person sipping a latte across from you worry, “Am I going to be the punch line of a story like this soon?!”

Try one (or all) of these techniques to enhance your online-dating experience. Love is out there, so make your best impression and make it happen.

Dress up your Body

Four Body Types: How to Dress

Every female's body is unique, but our overall body shape typically fits into one of the following four categories: apple, pear, plus-size, and boyish

If You Are Apple Shaped:
* Don't wear empire-waist tops.
* Wear blouses that fit at the bust, but are not too clingy. Menswear is trendy this season and will give you the fit you desire. "The delicate balance of masculine and feminine touches also looks great with suits," writes Suze Yalof Schwartz, of Glamour magazine.
* Pay attention to the collars of tops — your best bets are v-neck, boat, and collared. "Attention to detail around the neck area elongates the neck," adds Yalof Schwartz.
* Match your upper half with pants that are either normal or wide-leg to create the perfect proportion.
* Wrap tops and dresses are ideal for your body type — thank goodness for the crossover effect.
* Invest in a long coat as the weather begins to get a little chilly.
* Choose long-lapelled jackets.
* Wear darker colors on the bottom, and play with brighter and lighter colors on top.
* Don't wear turtlenecks as they make large busts appear larger.
* Higher waistlines will pull in any excess weight.
* Pair any great outfit with a complimentary pair of shoes, whether they are wedges, flats or chunky heels.

If You Are Pear Shaped:
* Wear fitted tops — knits are a great option — to emphasize the smallest part of your body. "Wearing something black and slimming (on top) makes you look small all over," says Yalof Schwartz.
* Pair tops with low-rise pants to balance out your complete fall look.
* Beware of trousers with side pockets, which just bring more attention to your hip area.
* Dress in A-line skirts and dresses that rest around the knee.
* Don’t wear anything too clingy on your lower half.
* Wear darker bottoms and play with prints, colors, and patterns on the top.
* Wear lower and wider necklines to bring draw attention upward.
* Invest in a great pair of bootcut or wide leg pants.
* Emphasize your fit upper body with sleeveless tops and tees.
* Don't laugh, but shoulder pads are ideal to create an hourglass shape. Buy jackets with built-in shoulder pads, or have a tailor sew them in.
* Wear handbags above the hip.
If You Are Plus-Size:
Most plus-size women are hourglass, apple or pear shaped. However, here are some great tips that work for women of every size:
*Don't wear oversized clothing, as it will make you larger. The stylish trapeze dresses this fall are not the best option for your body type.
* Bring attention to your waist by cinching it at the smallest part with a great scarf or low-slung leather belt.
* Play with patterns and color, including metallics, but remember to match the size of the patterns to the body size and the chosen color to your complexion.
*Vertical stripes are truly a woman's best friend.
*Dress in this season's hottest cardigans, whether one button or three buttons.
*Layer your tops to give the illusion of a smaller frame.
*Purchase blouses with neckline detail.
* Monotone outfits in rich fall colors can be just as effective as wearing all black to create a slimming look.
* Try shopping online to find more options for fuller-figured women.
*Invest in proper undergarments and body shapers, if you feel necessary.
* Pair any outfit with a thin high-heeled shoe.
* Wear clothes with a little bit of stretch.
* Choose wide-leg pants with a long hem that cover all but the front of your shoe.
If You Have a Boyish Figure:
* Bring attention to your natural curves.
* Steer clear of cropped clothing and go for clothing that will elongate you.
* Pick items that are voluminous, including trapeze dresses and baby doll blouses.
* Dress with ruffles, ruching and detailing around the bust.
* Wear skirts because girl you've got the body for them - pencil skirts are our favorite for this season.
* You want to make your waist defined to trick the eye into thinking you are curvier than you might be.
* You can go crazy with patterns and textures, so wear the popular tweed and plaid this fall.
* Dress in color.
* Try spaghetti straps to bring attention to your neck and shoulders.
* Purchase straighter leg/classic shaped jeans and trousers.
* Make friends with the v-neck collar, as it is the universal collar for all body types.
* Show a little skin.

Horn 'Ok' Pleassss -Movie review

The protagonist of the film could easily be termed as a 'pro-love- gonist! Govinda (Nana Patekar) plays the central theme role, his own life's theme works only around 'love'. Well, to begin the fun. Ever heard of a 'Crorepati' truck driver? and. to double the fun, a truck driver who goes out of his way to spread and support his love for 'love'. What!

To get things rolling, Ajay comes in the picture... A lover...with his love lost!!! And who else to help you in such difficult times than Govinda. Ajay's unplanned surprise meeting with Govinda. And seeking his help. Leads to a chain of unplanned but exhilarating surprises.

The plot... Ajay loves Sia, the twin sister of Govinda's wife Ria.Exact look-alikes. But that's not where the problem and the fun ends. The twist is Govinda the saviour does not know this. And that's where begins a whole roller- coaster ride of hilarious sequences with more lovely-dovey characters joining in the fray.

Will Ajay get his lady-love? Will Sia- Ria confusion be solved? Or will Govinda be able to survive this self-created life-or-death chaos for love??? This laugh-riot holds the key for all these in its underbelly. A must watch for the 'Love-Laughs-Lovers'!

Obese to pay for their own healthcare

Obese to pay for their own healthcare Down Under

As the annual cost of treating preventable diseases hits 5 billion dollars in Australia, State Government has proposed a plan, under which obese people may have to pay for their own healthcare.

Treating preventable medical conditions caused by obesity, smoking, alcohol and sun exposure consumes Queensland's health system's almost 5 billion dollars a year.

According to new Queensland Government figures, so-called 'lifestyle diseases' also cost the economy a further 22 billion dollars in lost productivity and social factors, including lost earnings and the cost to carers.

The cost of treating these preventable conditions will wipe out 57 per cent of the state's record 8.35 billion dollars health budget for 2008-2009.

The govt said that it's time for individuals to take more responsibility for their health.

And therefore, conservatives in the State Government have put forward a plan that includes a user-pays health system for the obese.

The govt is also considering compulsory health checks for three and four-year-olds at childcare centres around the state.

The plan is to spot any signs of chronic disease early and provide advice to parents.

"We're facing a tsunami of chronic disease in the coming years, thanks to lifestyle changes and our rapidly ageing population," the Courier Mail quoted Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson, as saying.

"Queenslanders need to realise they face an increasing financial burden from preventable chronic diseases.

'Toy'-ing with sexual lows in middle-aged couples

A range of new generation sex toys is being designed for middle-aged British couples, just as news filters in of a study on why the first flush of passion new couples experience dims as years pass by.

Scientists now tell us that they have zeroed in on the bodily chemistry that makes couples sexually attractive to each other, last, at most, two years.

The climb down from lust to cuddles couples experience as their relationship grows is caused by hormonal changes, The Telegraph quotes scientists from Italy's University of Pisa as saying.

Just in case such couples, at least in Britain, are wondering how to enhance their sexual feelings, there is a collection of sex toys from Philips awaiting them shortly.

The Italian researchers tested the levels of the hormones called neutrophins in the blood of volunteers who were rated on a passionate love scale. Levels of these chemical messengers were much higher in those who were in the early stages of romance.

But in people who had been with their partners for between one and two years, these so-called 'love molecules' had gone, even though the relationship had survived.

The scientists found that the lust molecule was replaced by the so-called 'cuddle hormone' - oxytocin - in couples who had been together for several years. Oxytocin, is a chemical that induces labour and milk-production in new and pregnant mothers.

Donatella Marazziti, who led the research team, said: 'If lovers swear their feelings to be ever-lasting, the hormones tell a different story.'

Similar research conducted by Enzo Emanuele at the University of Pavia found that levels of a chemical messenger called nerve growth factor (NGF) increased with romantic intensity. After one to two years, NGF levels had reduced to normal.

But one psychologist warned the hormone shift can be wrongly seen as negative.

Said Petra Boynton of the British Psychological Society: 'This feeds into a 1970s view that when you meet it's all sparky, and then it's a downward trajectory to cuddles - which is seen as negative. I'm concerned that, having identified these hormones, there will be some move to suggest replacements to recreate the early passion.'

It is conjecture whether Dutch multinational Philips is aware of Boynton's remark. Nevertheless, the company has announced it will launch a 'tasteful' sex toy range for middle-aged British couples called Relationship Care in Selfridges and Boots stores.

Jayson Otke, a Philips spokesman, said the products are designed to enhance couples' sexual well-being, and specifically target the hitherto 'neglected' group of sex toy users aged between 35 and 55.

The three new products will be called collectively the Intimate Massage Range, consisting of the Warm Intimate Massage, the Warm Massage and the Intimate Dual Massage.

Otke told BBC News: 'They are attractive to look at, targeted at the over-35 market, designed like beautiful stones with contours that vibrate and in a tasteful purple case. You would not be embarrassed to leave the product in full view of the family. The products are marketed for couples, are non-penetrative, not phallic shaped and are not meant to replace the partner but to enhance the sex life of both partners.'

The company is so confident about its new venture that it is predicting a 55-million-pound (over $98 million) profit in its first 12 months of trading.

Brainy men get the best sex

When it comes to picking up a bed-mate, women prefer intelligent men to dumb jocks, according to a new study of hundreds of university students.

The research led by Mark Prokosch, an evolutionary psychologist at Elon University in North Carolina suggests that women looking for both one-night stands and long-term relationships go for good looking and intelligent men.

"Women want the best of both worlds. Not only a physically attractive man, but somebody in the long term who can provide for them," New Scientist quoted Prokosch, as saying.

For the study, the research team asked 15 college men to perform a series of tasks on camera.

The volunteers read news reports, explained why they would be a good date, and what would be the ramifications of the discovery of life on Mars.

They were also made to play Frisbee show off their physical appeal. Each potential suitor also took a quantitative test of verbal intelligence.

Later, more than 200 women were made to watch the series of these videos before rating each man's intelligence, attractiveness, creativity and appeal for a short-term or long-term relationship.

The study showed that, in potential husbands, women look for signs that a man might be a good provider and father.

However in one-night stands, women are on the prowl for little more than good genes, not to mention a good time.

Women proved to be decent judges of intelligence, with their scores generally matching each man's intelligence test results.

But Martie Haselton, an evolutionary psychologist at the University of California in Los Angeles had a different view. He revealed that although women were good judges of intelligence, they weren't perfect.

In many cases, women rated good hook-ups as dunces, when their intelligence scores indicated otherwise.

"There could be aspects of intelligence that we pick up on when we interact with a person and that affect our assessment of them, even if we wouldn't label it as intelligence," she said.

Prokosch said that looks were still a much more powerful predictor of sex appeal than brains.

"Women are still going for the hunk," Prokosch said.

"If you had an option to pick from five different people, you would pick the most attractive one," he added.

The study appears in journal Evolution and Human Behavior.

Top 5 Easy Ways to Get a Six Pack

To get that rock hard midsection you not only need to watch what you eat, you also need to make sure and get some cardiovascular work in too. Everyone has a six pack, it's just a matter of showing it through the fat or skin. Your abs are like every other muscle in your body, you work them out and break them down and they'll be repaired and come back stronger. The stronger your abs are, the more ripped you'll look.

Some musts for a perfect six pack are:

1. Cardiovascular exercise: You can achieve this by making simple lifestyle changes. You can get some extra steps in every day by choosing a farther parking spot at work and taking the stairs instead of the elevator. You can also get some cardio in by doing chores around the house or even yard work. The best for you though is making a plan like walking, jogging, running, biking, or an aerobic class at least 3 times a week for a period of 30 minutes or more. This is the most crucial step to getting a six pack because you can have a really strong stomach, but without removing the fat over it, you won't have anything to show for all your hard work.

2. Weights: Another very important part for a rock-hard body. If you just perform ab exercises without weights or some kind of resistance, then you won't be tearing down the abdominal muscles, but just conditioning them. I would suggest doing some decline sit ups with a dumbbell for weight and hanging leg raises with weight or someone throwing your legs down, also make sure to do some oblique workouts like bicycle or dumbbell side bends. You need to also do this 2-3 times a week at least.

3. Water: It not only makes up 70% of your body it is also very important in getting a six pack. If you don't have enough water then you'll be dehydrated and your body won't even be able to burn off fat. By drinking more water throughout the day, you'll help in flushing your system of toxins. You'll also help by reducing your hunger, which in turn will help you not eat as much. Usually when you get hungry, you're really just dehydrated, so a good way to tell is to drink a glass of water when you're hungry and then wait 15 minutes. If after 15 minutes you're still hungry, then eat, if not then you were just dehydrated.

4. Low fat: A low fat diet is always good, but make sure it's not one that starves you of carbohydrates (they're essential for your body to run). Low fat diets would include lean meat; this helps because lean meat has a lot of protein, protein takes longer for your body to break down than fat. So more protein equals longer processing, burning more fat. You want to make sure to get about 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. You do this by dividing your weight by 2.2 then multiplying it by 0.8. You want most of your protein to come from lean meats, fish, legumes, and soy. You also want to stay clear of trans fats and try to limit saturated fats because those are the ones that clog your arteries leading to heart disease. Instead go for monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. These good fats get rid of cholesterol in your arteries, a good source of mono- and polyunsaturated fats is in fish and nuts. You must have your fruits and vegetables as well, the more colorful the better! The more colorful they are means that they're rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals; these help in fighting off cancer and diseases. As stated earlier, you must have carbohydrates! You get these through whole wheat or whole grain products; try to stay away from flour and starchy foods. Whole grains are so good for getting that six pack because they usually pack fiber. Fiber helps in cleaning you out and suppressing your hunger. It is also very good at lowering your cholesterol and weight.

5.Sleep: Without enough sleep you'll only continue to gain weight. You need at least 7-8 hours of sleep a night to give your body time for growth and repair of your new muscles on your midsection. Also without enough sleep your body will store whatever you eat near bedtime as fat.

You can see that a good diet and exercise are absolutely imperative for a ripped midsection. By changing a few of your daily habits and diet habits you can achieve that washboard perfection just in time for swimsuit season

Advice on reducing tummy

Here's how to lose stomach fat fast... to the point where your fat tummy will start to shrink and disappear in days. If you're desperate to quickly reduce your waist size, then read this article now.

How to Lose Stomach Fat Fast

1. For hormones - SPIN

Most people think exercising is for burning off calories. Yes that does work, however this exercises helps you to lose weight in a different way. It helps you to bring balance and harmony to your hormones. Without balanced hormones, weight loss is close to impossible. Sure you can lose weight a little here and there, but you'll always gain it back if your "HORMONE PROFILE" isn't corrected.

The surprising answer to balancing hormones is to spin around like a little child. The stimulation this brings to the Endocrine System works to correct your hormones and UNLOCK your body's ability to naturally lose weight.

2. Isometric exercise - the vacuum pose

Again, most people think you need to burn calories to flatten your tummy. Not so. This isometric exercise does nothing for losing weight, HOWEVER, it's the best thing you can do to lose 2-3 inches off your waist in 3-4 weeks.

What you do is simple... take a deep breath and suck in your stomach as much as you... the part of your stomach where your belly button is, not the part near your chest. After you've done that, simply hold that position for 10 or more seconds each time you do it. As you get use to this, you'll be able to hold it for close to 1 minute at a time.

Do this for a total of no less than 5 minutes a day and in 1 month, your stomach will be flatter by 2 or more inches.

This is how to lose stomach fat fast and finally get rid of your fat tummy.

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Advice on reducing tummy: post delivery

Tummy reduction and diet are interlinked and this calls for a lot of perseverance. A diet rich in complex carbohydrates and low in fat proves beneficial. Increase the dietary fiber, as it contributes to satiety. This ensures decrease in intake. Foods that are a storehouse of dietary fiber are vegetables, raw fruits, whole grains, cereals and so on. Opt for fresh vegetables and fruits, instead of juices, as the latter is devoid of fiber. Increase your three meal pattern to five or six meals. This helps in decreasing your intake. It also suppresses the appetite and prevents bingeing. Bingeing is the act of eating snacks and other junk in between meals. Pizzas, burgers, potato chips and other junk foods are a strong 'no-no', especially with carbonated beverages or fizzy drinks. A healthy breakfast helps to suppress the appetite, throughout the day. Skipping meals increases the pangs of hunger by the end of the day. This results in bingeing excessive calories and fat. Adequate amount of water, around eight to ten glasses, helps in the removal of drugs, toxins and other metabolites.


Include intermediary snacks, such as baby carrots, pretzels, and cherry tomatoes and so on. Avoid refined and processed foods, such as sugar, maida and so on. Fresh and wholesome foods are better, as they are more nutritious and healthy. Avoid the use of clarified butter, margarine, lard and butter and other forms of saturated fats. Vegetable oils, such as groundnut, safflower, sunflower, soy, and flaxseed oil are unsaturated and healthier to the system. Replace whole milk and dairy products with skimmed milk and fat free milk products. Avoid smoking and alcoholic beverages. Deskinned poultry, fish, egg white and lean meat are good sources of high quality protein. Avoid processed meat, such as hamburgers, as they have fat layered between them.


Reducing tummy is also possible by regular activity. Increase your physical activity at home by dusting the house, cleaning the car and scrubbing the floor. Opt for washing clothes by hand, as it involves bending and other kind of expenditure. Use the stairs, rather than using the elevator. Walking, swimming and jogging are exercises that fail to require any sophisticated gym equipments and are easy to practice at any part of the day. Bend forward to touch the floor and raise yourself. This is a simple exercise to help in a flat tummy. Spot reduction is not really possible with exercises. Try your luck for a flat abdomen, as crunches and reverse crunches are highly effective for a flat abdomen. Workouts are important to burn the extra calories, which in turn helps in loss of extra pounds. The reverse crunch involves lying flat on the floor, on your back. Lift your legs and bend the knees at 90 degrees. Lift your hips with the legs in the air and hold. Bring them back to the floor and lift them. Perform this for eight to twelve times, for thrice a week. Alternative therapies, such as meditation and yoga are also helpful in reducing tummy.