Monday, August 4, 2008

Gossip Girl and Why the Wealthy Often Have Perfect Figures


The girls on Gossip Girl have perfect figures. While this is a TV show and not real life, you would be surprised at how similar real-life girls in Manhattan's Upper East Side look! Why? Because the rich eat differently than the rest of us do. Does that mean that if you don't have millions you're destined to be fat? Absolutely not. But you need to educate yourself. Here are a few tips:

1. Money may not buy happiness, but shopping can burn a lot of calories! Go shopping but exercise your willpower--a few hours of running around the mall in high heels will strengthen your calves and entertain you while keeping your mind off food.

2. Eat like a rich girl! Go to nice restaurants, but order a side salad and mineral water. This should cost you less than ten bucks and you can go to the nicest place in town. It feels so satisfying to eat well!

3. Stop drinking soda, diet or otherwise. Sparkling mineral water is a million times less tacky, tasets better than diet, and is great for you.

4. For a special treat, have a small glass of white wine (about 70 calories). This is the best alcahol option. And make the glass last all night.

5. Find a recreational sport that you enjoy. The rich indulge in a lot of "incidental" exercise through recreational activities like skiing, golfing and rowing. If you can't afford to go skiing or golfing every week, try something like walking or tennis.

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