Top The Early Show: Shape Up Stories from CBSNews.comhttp://www.cbsnews.com/track/rss/sections/earlyshow/health/shapeup/main500167.shtml??source=RSS&en-us(c) MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:41:38 EDT15http://www.cbsnews.com/track/rss/sections/earlyshow/health/shapeup/main500167.shtml??source=RSS&http://wwwimage.cbsnews.com/common/images/v2/logo_cbsnews_small.gif13623Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:30:08 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/21/earlyshow/series/amazingrace/main2833240.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2833240Phil Keoghan, host of "The Amazing Race," uses his down time between races to do some global trotting of his own. His most recent stop: upstate New York, where he boldly goes to a new frontier, one where no "Star Trek" fan has gone before.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:52:39 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/03/earlyshow/leisure/books/main2640879.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2640879To learn more about many of the books discussed on The Early Show in April, check here. Among them, "Ending the Food Fight," by Dr. David Ludwig, and Harlan Coben's, "The Woods." Read excerpts.Tue, 29 Nov 2005 11:31:41 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/11/29/earlyshow/series/main1081023.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1081023The life expectancy of human beings has doubled, but orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nicholas DiNubile says our bodies were designed to last only 40 years. Find out how to stay in shape. Read an excerpt from his book "FrameWork."Mon, 28 Nov 2005 14:30:07 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/11/28/earlyshow/contributors/emilysenay/main1076149.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1076149New research sheds more light on the heart-healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Dr. Emily Senay explains the findings on The Early Show.Wed, 16 Nov 2005 01:39:57 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/11/15/earlyshow/contributors/emilysenay/main1043898.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1043898The advice is basic but critical, and getting more urgent. Dr. Emily Senay says the obesity epidemic reaching our kids is alarming, and all the more reason to start healthy lifestyles at a young age. She suggests tried and true strategies.Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:30:05 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/10/10/earlyshow/health/shapeup/main927989.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_927989Whether you're bored with your diet plan or need a kick-start for a new diet, there are a few simple steps that will help you shed pounds more easily. The author of "Small Changes, Big Results," offers advice.Thu, 15 Sep 2005 11:30:07 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/09/15/earlyshow/series/main848036.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_848036If you are going through menopause, there are things you can do to control the hot flashes and embrace this stage of life. In "Hot Times," author Ann Louise Gittleman offers dos and don'ts.Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:30:07 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/08/19/earlyshow/health/shapeup/main787638.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_787638Rope jumping is an effective full-body workout that burns about 750 calories an hour. Bally Total Fitness trainer Nikki Kimbrough demonstrates on The Early Show the best ways to jump and offers tips.Fri, 12 Aug 2005 11:30:58 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/08/12/earlyshow/health/shapeup/main773695.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_773695From The Breakers resort in Florida, The Early Show co-anchor Rene Syler got a few fitness tips for her golf game. Find out how you, too, can improve your swing with Pilates exercises.Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:30:49 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/07/22/earlyshow/saturday/main710945.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_710945It's challenging enough to stick to a diet in everyday life. Try it when you're on vacation! Dr. Mallika Marshall has advice that's designed to help you eat right when you"re away from home.Mon, 08 Aug 2005 11:30:30 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/08/08/earlyshow/health/shapeup/main764492.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_764492Cellulite is the bane of women everywhere, especially now during shorts and swimsuit season. So The Early Show national correspondent Hattie Kauffman looks at the latest arsenal in the battle for hot legs.Fri, 05 Aug 2005 13:00:24 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/08/05/earlyshow/health/shapeup/main761326.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_761326With "The Ultimate New York Body Plan," fitness expert David Kirsch helps you kick-start your fitness routine. He has helped celebrities get their bodies back after giving birth. He shows how to lose the unwanted pounds.Fri, 22 Jul 2005 12:30:09 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/07/22/earlyshow/health/main710957.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_710957Food, not pills, is still the best source of vitamins and minerals, stresses nutritionist Barbara Heller. She explains why, and shows how common and popular foods can easily give you the nutrients you need, on The Early Show.Fri, 01 Jul 2005 10:30:17 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/07/01/earlyshow/health/shapeup/main705697.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_705697Nearly 25 million American men and women of all ages are choosing to run as their form of exercise. So David Willey of Runner's World Magazine offers tips from what to wear to how to set effective goals.Fri, 01 Jul 2005 01:30:18 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/06/30/earlyshow/health/main705423.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_705423Are you sick and tired of fad diets? Well, with the "No Fad Diet," the American Heart Association is offering a personalized approach to losing weight. Just think smart, move more, and eat well. Get a recipe from the book.Mon, 13 Jun 2005 12:30:18 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/06/13/earlyshow/living/parenting/main701244.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_701244Though she was never obese, Abby Ellin gives a voice to kids struggling with weight issues, explores a number of weight loss programs and offers parents some advice in her book. Read an excerpt from "Teenage Waistland."Tue, 10 May 2005 10:30:06 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/05/10/earlyshow/health/shapeup/main694168.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_694168All you need is six weeks to achieve rock hard abs, according to the bestselling book, "The ABS Diet Workout," which now has a companion DVD so you can see how it is done. Author David Zinczenko explains his plan and demonstrates a few exercises.Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:00:10 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/20/earlyshow/series/main689692.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_689692The man behind Curves gyms took his own personal tragedy and turned it into a life mission. Today, his franchise is the fastest growing in history. And that is why he is included in The Early Show's "Going For It" series.Thu, 14 Apr 2005 10:30:15 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/14/earlyshow/leisure/books/main688089.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_688089Former sitcom star turned health and fitness guru, Suzanne Somers visits The Early Show to talk about her latest book, "Slim and Sexy Forever," and her upcoming one-woman show in New York.Fri, 24 Jun 2005 10:30:01 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/06/15/earlyshow/health/health_news/main702018.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_702018A new study shows that Orlistat, also known as Xenical, assists teens in shedding pounds. Dr. Lou Aronne, an obesity specialist, explains the study findings on The Early Show.Sat, 02 Apr 2005 23:00:01 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/01/earlyshow/saturday/main684627.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_684627Chocolates, bread and salty snacks are hard to resist but, are you just having a craving, or is it, perhaps, that you are addicted to food? Registered dietitian Bonnie Taub Dix sheds some light on the subject and offers advice.Thu, 31 Mar 2005 12:00:05 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/03/31/earlyshow/health/main684227.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_684227It's out with a marketing campaign designed to help bread's battered image, since the low-carb craze has been eating into its business. And Susan McGinnis says Americans may already be opening their minds, and mouths, to bread again.Mon, 21 Mar 2005 23:56:36 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/03/21/earlyshow/health/main681879.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_681879When it comes to weight loss, teens have special needs, both physically and emotionally. Dr. Harvey Haakonson, co-author of "Slow Carb For Life," visits The Early Show to offer some helpful advice.Fri, 11 Mar 2005 16:30:07 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/03/11/earlyshow/saturday/main679623.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_679623You, too can sculpt your arms, backs, abs, glutes and legs to look like a star. Health magazine's Petra Kolber visits The Saturday Early Show to demonstrate how to have Halle Berry's arms, Hillary Swank's back and more.Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/03/21/earlyshow/series/main681853.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_681853When it comes to reaching goals, using a buddy system makes success more likely. The Early Show co-anchor Hannah Storm met two women who talked about "the power of two" in "The Family Circle" series.Wed, 02 Mar 2005 10:00:06 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/03/01/earlyshow/health/main677189.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_677189Antioxidants are thought to help prevent heart disease and certain cancers, and to keep eyes, mind and immune system sharp. The USDA has compiled a "Top 20" list of foods richest in antioxidants. Health magazine's Samantha Heller takes a look.Wed, 02 Mar 2005 10:00:06 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/28/earlyshow/health/shapeup/main676926.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676926Did you know that the shape of your body is sort of like a crystal ball? It can help predict the kinds of medical problems you're likely to face. Dr. Marie Savard explains in her latest book, "Apples & Pears." Read an excerpt.Wed, 23 Feb 2005 11:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/21/earlyshow/health/shapeup/main675259.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_675259Since they started riding bikes, five women from Irving, Calif., have lost a total of 300 pounds. The Early Show's Dave Price caught up with them to learn about the secret to their success.Tue, 08 Feb 2005 12:00:09 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/08/earlyshow/health/shapeup/main672343.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_672343It may be cold outside, but many fitness experts say this is the perfect time to work out. Fitness trainer Nikki Kimbrough from Bally Total Fitness shows some fun ways to exercise safely in the frigid temperatures.Thu, 24 Feb 2005 13:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/01/28/health/main669934.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_669934Mayo Clinic researchers studying people of all shapes and sizes believe it's not trips to the gym, but everyday walking, fidgeting and restlessness certain people practice that keep the pounds off.Thu, 24 Feb 2005 13:30:01 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/01/12/earlyshow/leisure/books/main666429.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_666429They drink wine. They eat chocolate and delicious pastries. And they manage to stay slim. Their secrets are in Mireille Guiliano's book, "French Women Don't Get Fat." She shares some tips on The Early Show. Read an excerpt.Thu, 24 Feb 2005 15:00:13 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/01/13/earlyshow/main666589.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_666589Eat less, eat healthier, and get off the couch. That's the bottom line from advice the feds are using to give the familiar food pyramid a once-over. Elisa Zied of the American Dietetic Assn. digests it all for you on The Early Show.Thu, 24 Feb 2005 16:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/01/07/earlyshow/saturday/main665424.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_665424Many people made a New Year's resolution to eat better. Medical contributor, Dr. Mallika Marshall, visits The Saturday Early Show to talk about foods that should be a part of a healthy diet.Thu, 24 Feb 2005 16:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/01/05/earlyshow/contributors/emilysenay/main664836.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_664836A new study of four popular diet plans finds all four effective for both weight loss and lowering cardiac risk factors, but getting people to stay on them proved very difficult. The Early Show's Dr. Emily Senay weighs the results.Fri, 12 Nov 2004 11:40:12 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/11/11/earlyshow/health/main655224.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_655224On Friday's The Early Show, Elisa Zied of the American Dietetic Association explains how to eat carbohydrates in the healthiest way. See a sample day's menu of healthy carb consumption.