Lucy Pinder
Cats or dogs? Definitely cats, I have 3.
Night in or night out? Night in, I'm not exactly rock n roll!
Spend or save? I think I've got a good mix of both.
Blonde or brunette? I've gotta say brunette all the way!
Heels or flats? Us girls love heels but flats are so much comfier, so flats!
Rock or Pop? Not really in to rock, I like soul and R&B music like Michael Jackson, Alexandra O'Neil, Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey.
Dress up or dress down? It's nice to make the effort when you go out but I'm definitely a jeans and t-shirt girl.
Summer or Winter? I feel happier when the sun is shining, and when I have a tan! Having said that, I do love Christmas.
Gym or takeaway? Takeaway, I've been to the gym 3 times and got very bored!
Coffee or Tea? I love a cup of tea.
Boxers or briefs? I like a man in boxers, not a fan of the y-fronts!
Thong or big pants? I prefer little hotpant like shorts, but wear thongs too.
Sunbathe or sightsee? I think a bit of both makes the best holiday, you want to come home with a tan but baking in the sun can get a bit tedious after a while.
Lily Allen's in the pink again after her health scare
Lily Allen looked in the pink again at the fashion industry's Oscars last night following the revelation that a heart murmur propelled her towards a dramatic weightloss.
The Smile singer wore a pink feathered designer gown to The British Fashion Awards, in London - where Stella McCartney took the top prize of Designer of the Year.
The newly-slimline Allen looked a picture of health in the stunning Giles Deacon gown, despite her recent revelation which revealed her new look was due to being diagnosed with a heart murmur.
Party pals: Lily and fellow party-girl Kelly Osbourne who was out for the second night in a row
Allen was joined by pal Kelly Osbourne at the star-studded event which saw Stella McCartney awarded the top prize of designer of the year at the annual British Fashion Awards.
It has been a bit of an annus horribilis for Stella McCartney but last night saw her luck decidedly change.
And the 36-year-old designer, whose third child is due early next year, was thrilled at being awarded the top prize at the annual awards.
Since launching her collection in 2001, McCartney has gone from strength to strength, carving out a real niche with sharp but feminine tailoring and nifty ways with a slip dress. She also launched her first beauty collection, Care, this summer.
Get Sophie's glamorous look
This month, the British model launches her first novel, The Man With The Dancing Eyes, said to be based on her dalliance with Mick Jagger.
Sophie Dahl, 24, is single and divides her time between London and New York. She is the face of fashion house Pringle and shoe company Patrick Cox.
Errol keeps her hair classic, rather than fashionable. He recently cut layers into it and graduated the bottom to give it more body. A cut with Errol starts from £127.
Colourist Tracey Petterson gives Sophie's hair light-blonde tints (from £60). Among her haircare products, she has used the Charles Worthington Results range, available from Boots.
Health and fitness
Sophie was famous for being a voluptuous, larger-sized model, but has worked out vigorously with top fitness trainer David Marshall, known as The Body Doctor.
She is transformed from a size 16 to a size 8.
She follows a strict diet, but drinks alcohol at parties and has not been able to give up smoking.
Skincare and cosmetics
Sophie prides herself on her porcelain English rose complexion. When she has had too many late nights, she relies on Guerlain's Issima Midnight Secret Late Night Recovery Treatment (£29.50 for 15ml), nicknamed 'sleep in a bottle'.
She has visited celebrity facialist Eve Lom at her salon and been to the Elemis Day Spa in Mayfair for the Wellbeing massage.
Sophie uses the Elemis bodycare range at home, especially the Skin Nourishing Milk Bath (£35.50) and Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow (£32.5).
She creates translucent skin using Urban Decay's 4-in-one Powder Foundation (£21). She favours pale pink glossy lips and uses Urban Decay's Lip Gunk (£8.50).
Fashion
As the face of Pringle for its spring/summer collection, Sophie likes its classic twinsets that start at £65 for the tanktop and £95 for the matching cardigan, which she wears in pastels.
She is always well-groomed, and even jeans are teamed with coats and smart jackets. For glamour, she turns to Versace. Daytime chic is by Joseph.
Shoes
At 6ft, Sophie does not need heels, but she is still partial to them. Advertising the Patrick Cox Wannabe collection, Sophie wears the 3in heels (from £110), available from the Sloane Street boutique, but she also wears their loafers when out shopping.
For glitzy parties, she finishes her outfits with spiky heels from Manolo Blahnik or Versace.
Fitness guru Carole knocks Cowell into shape
He grooms wannabes into pop stars. She simply grooms. As one of the country's best known style consultants, Carole Caplin probably didn't have to audition for her latest project.
The woman who helps Cherie Blair with everything from gym training to fashion has been recruited as Simon Cowell's fitness guru.
The 45-year-old millionaire record producer behind The X-Factor TV pop contest apparently wants to tone up a little.
So far Miss Caplin - who accompanies Mrs Blair on her weekly gym visits - has helped him lose more than a stone.
Cowell, who favours high-waisted trousers and tight t-shirts, has also been given some tips on his wardrobe.
If his adviser's taste is anything to go by, he could soon be swopping his favourite black for rosier hues.
Miss Caplin, 42, dressed entirely in pink when she met Cowell and his friend, the model Jackie St Clair, for dinner in Mayfair.
Cowell is said to be working on five new television projects, including a gameshow based on big-money gambling.
He said he decided to lose weight after seeing himself on TV. "I took a look at myself on telly one day and thought 'I just look too damn fat' so I went about doing something about it. I just cut right back, don't eat puddings now and just generally do more exercise.
"When I went to Barbados over New Year I felt fine about taking my top off for the first time."
Penny's best beauty secrets
"Although I have good genes to thank for my physique, I am certain that if I didn't work so hard to maintain my figure, things would have started sagging by now. However much we might wish for quick-fix ways to get in shape, there's no getting round the reality that if you want to look good it's a question of putting down your fork and getting off your backside.
At school I towered over both boys and girls and was dreadfully skinny. I hated my 36in legs - now my major asset - and would wear three pairs of thick tights to lend them bulk.
My mother told me to be proud of my stature and walk tall, but it was only when I was approached by a modelling agency in my early 20s that I began to feel confident about the way I looked.
I hail from a sporty family and I'm very grateful for that because exercise - even more than diet - is the key to a youthful appearance.
My father has always been into weight training and my brother Oliver, now 30, works as a fitness instructor. In my teens I would accompany my mother to the gym and I swam for Essex. From the age of six I had tap, ballet and modern dance classes with a view to turning professional.
Unfortunately, by the age of 16, it was obvious my height was going to be a problem, so I stopped dancing and took up aerobics. I enjoyed it so much I considered it as a career. At 22, I took the YMCA Teachers Training Exercise to Music qualification. Looking to the future, I'd like to open a fitness centre with my brother.
Luckily, exercise for me has always been more pleasure than chore. It releases natural endorphins to lift your spirits and can help you lose weight or tone up. If I go without exercising for a couple of days I literally feel the blues descending. Even though Rod and I are constantly travelling, we always try to exercise.
I aim to stave old age off for as long as possible by keeping fit and Rod feels the same way. We don't need a gym - we are happy running or doing circuit training in the local park, and using a bench for step-ups.
I know many would consider me to have a perfect model figure, but at 6ft 1in and 10 stone, I'm considered too 'big' for the catwalk.
I've always been of the opinion, though, that you should work with what nature gave you. I'd rather be toned and athletic-looking and make a career from modelling lingerie, hosiery and sportswear than starve myself just to be able to do shows.
Of course, there are still some things I'd like to change about myself - for example, I have ugly feet. My toes are all bunched up from years of ballet, but I've learnt to accept them and now bare them in strappy heels.
For the most part, I feel comfortable with myself, which I think is in no small part due to being in a loving and supportive relationship. Rod finds me sexy and that makes me feel great. What other people think about me is really not important.
I would never change myself physically for a man, although I have been known to change from trousers to a skirt for Rod because he likes my legs. I haven't really thought about plastic surgery because I'm still only 32, but it is at odds with my attitude to healthy living.
You should never say never, but it should only ever be a last resort - that is, when you've exhausted every natural avenue of self-improvement. The problem is where you draw the line once you start having nips and tucks. Eating healthily is a good way to combat bad habits which might age you. If Rod and I have had a blow-out meal, we'll make sure we're good the next day. We try to have three light meals a day.
It might be fruit and cereal for breakfast, then a salad for lunch with nuts, seeds and flax oil as a dressing. I don't eat much red meat, so dinner will be chicken or fish with fresh vegetables.
One great tip to slim down quickly is, for four or five days before a big event, to cut out alcohol, salt and refined foods such as sugar and white flour, as well as carbohydrates. I never crash diet, but that will help reduce bloating. I drink at least three litres of water a day, and moisturise and exfoliate regularly.
Sometimes I get Rod to scrub my back with a loofah to help detox. My secret for smooth, shiny legs is mixing Nivea with almond oil and some Revlon tanning cream. It creates a fantastic glow. Whatever I may do cosmetically, however, I know that the secret to looking good starts on the inside - and that means getting your muscles and heart going through exercise.
My video works every muscle group and most of it is low-impact aerobics - the best way to lose weight and suitable for all fitness levels.
The best way to get results is to exercise three or four times a week for 30 to 40 minutes. But if you want to look slim for the new year, don't wait until the Christmas bingeing is done. Think damage limitation - then you can eat and drink yourself silly without worrying.
Janice Battersby Becomes Unlikely Fitness Guru
Coronation Street bigmouth Janice Battersby has become Britain's unlikeliest exercise guru after topping the fitness DVD charts.
Actress Vicky Entwistle, who plays Janice in the ITV1 soap, is outselling nearest rival Jade Goody by three to one at Tesco.
She made her Weight Off Workout DVD after shedding two-and-a-half stone on a diet and fitness programme - dropping from a size 16 to a tiny size six.
Tesco spokeswoman Gemma Kirkham said: "British dieters are going crazy for Vicky's fitness DVD, which is streets ahead of the rest of the pack.
"Vicky appeals to ordinary people because of her fantastic weight loss recently. And because of her down-to-earth role in Coronation Street she's far more believable than skinny model types who used to bring out fitness DVDs."
Entwistle, 38, was spurred on to lose weight after seeing an unflattering paparazzi photograph of herself on the beach in Barbados. She turned to Jordan's personal trainer Richard Callender for help.
After embarking on an exercise regime and cutting out crisps, biscuits and take-aways, she lost two-and-a-half stone in just three months.
"I'm absolutely gobsmacked how much I've lost," she said. "My whole outlook has changed. I feel so much healthier and it's great to be able to buy nice clothes. I feel like a different person.
"I was always the fat ugly one from Corrie - but not any more."
Also doing well in the DVD stakes is former Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus. The singer is sixth in the Tesco chart with her diet and fitness plan.
Once weighing in at 23 stone, she has lost 10 stone thanks to health eating guru Gillian McKeith.
Other celebrities in the New Year chart include former Brookside star Jennifer Ellison, Fat Friends actress Gaynor Faye and singer-turned-Coronation Street barmaid Kym Ryder.
"During January, fitness DVDs are so popular they even outsell many Hollywood blockbuster films as people who piled on the pounds over Christmas feel too ashamed to show off their bellies in the gym and prefer to exercise at home," said Kirkham.
"There has been a huge increase in fitness DVD titles this year, with even minor celebrities getting in on the act."
Top Fitness Guru
She claims she has dropped two dress sizes after splitting from her boyfriend Seb Chew.
But sources say the real reason behind Lily Allen's recent weight loss: she is paranoid over her "chunky" thighs, ankles and rear and has been mortified by magazine articles picking up on her larger lower half.
Her new management team have sent her to "Body Doctor" David Marshall in Primrose Hill, who has been giving her intensive diet and training sessions to help her tone her legs.
The fitness guru, who is famous for bringing model Sophie Dahl from a size 18 to a 12, has put Lily on his six-week one-on-one course.
And the results are not just showing on her lower half - the 22-year-old is also noticibly thinner in the arms and face.
The singer has cut out sugar and wheat, and is on a diet of fish, lean meats and steamed vegetables.
On top of this, she has to drink a special juice of ginger, beetroot, carrot, apple and celery, as well as concentrated artichoke and celery juice tonics three times a day.
Marshall - who can also boast Ant and Dec, Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand among his clients - is not known for mincing his words, and his training sessions with feisty Lily often turn the air blue.
A source says: "He pushes people very, very hard. He'll shout at her, 'Come on Lily, one more', and Lily will scream back 'F**k off you b*****d!'
"She is very conscious about how her figure is portrayed in the media, and is paranoid about her chunky bottom half.
"It was her new management team that recommended David, and they were keen for her to get back into shape. She has been working out every other day, with particularly gruelling exercises to get rid of her 'cankles' ? where her calves join her ankles.
"David makes her do controlled weight training, doing 25 reps with a heavy weight. It's pretty agonising, but Lily keeps coming back for more. She is four weeks into her six-week course, and has already dropped two dress sizes."
Top Asian Model : megumi okina
Date of Birth: Aug 6, 1979
Place of Birth: Tokyo
Old school girls sunrise Gakuen High School
Height: 155cm like.
Weight: 55KG
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blood Type: O
Rachelle Leah
There's not an MMA fan out there who doesn't know the name Rachelle Leah—and with good reason. The former Men's Fitness cover model began modeling at the age of 16 and has gone on to appear in a number of magazines and TV shows.
And now, you'll find the sexy host of Spike TV's UFC: All Access show burning up the pages of Playboy's November issue. Though she's appeared in the magazine once before as a clothed "Babe of the Month," this is her first nude spread.
Score with Ashley Russell
Have you always been interested in fantasy sports?
Most women are very intimidated by [fantasy sports], but a friend of mine, who's been playing for 10 years, was like, "You have got to do this." So I got a group of girls together; some were former models who were my friends. We signed up for a fantasy football league and did a draft at my house-last year was my first year playing, this is my second year-and I could not get over how addictive it was. I made cheat sheets for the girls as well, thinking, 'They're not going to be paying a lot of attention.' Turns out, we were all out for blood. There were catfights. I'm still not talking to one of the girls. It was insane. I think girls can be even worse than guys. Guys can brush it off and say, 'Dude, that's not right' and then they're over it. Women are a different story.
Most guys would never guess that women could be that hardcore when it comes to fantasy sports.
With the smack talk going on, the catfights, the draft night - I thought some girls were going to have to go at it outside. I'm probably exaggerating a little, but not much. It became so competitive and I think women-especially if they're playing against guys-are going to be even more competitive because they've got more to prove.
If women started to dominate a fantasy football league, would guys be intimidated or impressed?
Oh, intimidated-absolutely. Guys want to keep thinking that this is their game. The truth is, it's not anymore.
Do men find it easier to approach women who are interested in sports?
One time, these guys were so intimidated to come to our table because they saw my girlfriend and I wearing jerseys and yelling at the TV screen. They were like, 'Whoa! What's going on over here?' But this is a whole new turn-on for men: women who can hold their own in a conversation about sports. My friends and I have gotten marriage proposals because of it! Another friend said that it was the best thing that happened to her relationship with her boyfriend. Now, she will get in the car and listen to sports talk radio on long trips.
How can a guy get his girlfriend interested in sports?
Some guys join 10 different leagues. I think it would be nice if they would ask their girlfriends to participate. Show her the ins and outs. Honestly, it does open up the conversation in a relationship. And how many relationships fail because the guy wants to be in front of the TV every Sunday and Saturday, and the girl wants to do something else? So my advice: guys need to encourage their women to get involved - that way you have less to be nagged about. It's a good move on their part.
What are the things you look for in a guy?
Oh, the question of the day. When it comes to sports, I would, of course, love it if a guy can hold his own in a conversation. If he likes to go to football games-if he likes Big 10 basketball, even better. If men can be really loyal to a team-if he's a huge Yankees fan or whatever-that carries a lot of weight in life too. That might mean that he's a pretty honest and loyal guy. Some of my best guy friends are die-hard fans of whatever team, and they tend to be good guys. That carries over to relationships...if you show some loyalty, then you might get it back.
Edith Labelle
Edith: I watch what I eat and work out at least 4 times a week.
Do you have any sports you play when you're not working out?
I like rollerblading in the summer and scuba-diving when I get a chance. I am also thinking of taking up Muay-thai boxing.
How do you motivate yourself to go to the gym?
It's easy. Knowing I have to get up in front of millions of UFC fans worldwide in a revealing outfit is motivation enough, but I would train regardless because I like to feel fit and take care of myself.
What's the most excited aspect of being an Octagon girl?
Having a front-row seat to the most exciting sport ever—MMA.
Have you met a lot of celebrities since becoming an Octagon girl?
Being a huge UFC fan , the chance to meet all the UFC fighters in person is a real thrill of a lifetime. All the guys are really friendly (outside of the Octagon) and I am really happy that I have had a chance to get to know George St-Pierre. He's a great guy.
What's your guiltiest pleasure?
I have a sweet-tooth, especially for chocolate desserts—but I never indulge more than once a week.
What's the first physical characteristic you notice in a guy?
Hmm . . . hard to decide. There's not one thing in particular. I'll notice a guy who is the complete package. Fit, but not too buff.
You're originally from Canada. What's the biggest difference between American guys and Canadian guys?
American guys are more intense and Canadian guys seem to be more laid-back.
How can a guy win you over?
I know its cliché but he has to be a gentleman and he has to be able to make me laugh.
Would you ever date a fighter? Why or why not?
I think it would be too hard for me to watch my boyfriend or husband take punches and kicks . . . even the winners get hit.
Do you have a favorite song you workout to?
I like to listen to house music when I work-out.
What's your favorite movie? Why?
The Notebook. Because I adore love stories—especially the ones that make you cry.
Would you ever fight? If so, who would you most want to step into the Octagon with?
I am not thinking of starting a career as an MMA fighter anytime soon if that's what your asking, but if you hurt anyone in my family or that I love, I'll drag you into that Octagon so fast your head will spin.
Your Octagon Girl profile says you enjoy skydiving. How many times have you jumped?
Three times so far. I can't wait to go again. I love the adrenaline rush.
What is it like to jump out of an airplane?
Kinda like jumping out of a tree, but a lot higher. Just kidding. You gotta try it to know.
Your bio says that you want a career in real estate. Where would you build your dream house and why?
I would have a small home in the Bahamas for the winters and spend my summers in Montreal. Its a crazy fun city in the summer with all the festivals and the night-life, and all my friends are family are here.
Tell me three things that not too many people know about you.
1) I'm a great listener.
2) I love animals, especially my little Yorkshire, Chico.
3) Although I would never do it in front of people because I am a lady and have manners, I can burp really, really loud when I am alone.
The Business Of Fitness Modeling
(You can find the answer at the end of this article.)
Not everyone agrees with the adage, "If you've got it, flaunt it." But, for those who have spent the time and energy to get their bodies into rock-hard shape, fitness modeling provides the occasion to strut their stuff and collect some green.
Flip through the pages of fitness magazines and it's not altogether difficult to find pictures of toned men and sensational women. Today, we'll examine what's needed to get into this seemingly glamorous business of fitness modeling, how much money is available, and who the superstars are.
Breaking into fitness modeling
For some people, bodybuilding competitions can be a springboard into the world of fitness modeling. A person desiring to enter the field will encounter a virtual who's who in the industry at one of these contests, as publishers, supplement company owners, and many other business people are in attendance. It's basically like going to a trade show.
Winning, however, doesn't guarantee success because the person taking home first prize may not have the qualities that a particular publisher is looking for. As in Hollywood, some fitness models just have "the look" and some don't.
Will Brink, author of Body Building Revealed and Fat Loss Revealed, advises prospective fitness models to network -- they should attend trade shows armed with business cards and high-quality photographs. Brink says that hopefuls should also look at the credits in fitness magazines, collect the names of publishers and editors, and send pictures directly to them.
In addition to being proactive, Brink says aspiring fitness models need to be aware of and steer clear of con artists. As the saying goes, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Fitness models should be wary of anyone who offers to build a website for them at no cost. He says these deals can wind up in webmasters who pilfer the money that the site makes or they may post the pictures on porn sites. Another potential pitfall is photographers who offer to take pictures of models, yet are doing this as a hobby. Check references before hiring or signing on any dotted line.
At the start of her career, Candy Keane got hooked up with an agent of questionable quality. She paid, in her view, a great deal of money to an agency to land one job -- a $10 per hour gig as a promo model for Cadillac.
Winning, however, doesn't guarantee success because the person taking home first prize may not have the qualities that a particular publisher is looking for. As in Hollywood, some fitness models just have "the look" and some don't.
Will Brink, author of Body Building Revealed and Fat Loss Revealed, advises prospective fitness models to network -- they should attend trade shows armed with business cards and high-quality photographs. Brink says that hopefuls should also look at the credits in fitness magazines, collect the names of publishers and editors, and send pictures directly to them.
In addition to being proactive, Brink says aspiring fitness models need to be aware of and steer clear of con artists. As the saying goes, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Fitness models should be wary of anyone who offers to build a website for them at no cost. He says these deals can wind up in webmasters who pilfer the money that the site makes or they may post the pictures on porn sites. Another potential pitfall is photographers who offer to take pictures of models, yet are doing this as a hobby. Check references before hiring or signing on any dotted line.
At the start of her career, Candy Keane got hooked up with an agent of questionable quality. She paid, in her view, a great deal of money to an agency to land one job -- a $10 per hour gig as a promo model for Cadillac.
How much money can fitness models make?
If someone is looking at fitness modeling as a way to get rich quick, that person is likely to become very disappointed. That's because, according to industry experts, it's very tough to make a living from gracing the pages of fitness mags. Only a select few have done that successfully. Photographer Bill Dobbins goes far enough to say that there's really no such job as a professional fitness model.
"There are simply a lot of women who get photographs published in magazines, a few who get hired for individual jobs to do advertising or appear at booths in expos, and only a very few who actually make a living doing this kind of work," Dobbins says on his website. "It pays to remember that there is a big difference between a career and just a series of jobs."
Kim Lyons, a cover model for Muscle & Fitness Hers, agrees with Dobbins, sharing her views in that publication.
"Many models take jobs just for publicity," she said. "Even top magazines pay only an average $150 to $300 for a layout, and it takes as much as a 14-hour day to pose for that layout. When I modeled for clothing lines, sometimes I accepted free clothes as payment."
"There are simply a lot of women who get photographs published in magazines, a few who get hired for individual jobs to do advertising or appear at booths in expos, and only a very few who actually make a living doing this kind of work," Dobbins says on his website. "It pays to remember that there is a big difference between a career and just a series of jobs."
Kim Lyons, a cover model for Muscle & Fitness Hers, agrees with Dobbins, sharing her views in that publication.
"Many models take jobs just for publicity," she said. "Even top magazines pay only an average $150 to $300 for a layout, and it takes as much as a 14-hour day to pose for that layout. When I modeled for clothing lines, sometimes I accepted free clothes as payment."
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