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Want to trim down like a movie star?
Cosmopolitan magazine reports the hottest
new craze around is called The Dukin Diet.
Word is GISELE BUNDCHEN, JENNIFER LOPEZ
and even KATE MIDDLETON have dropped some
extra weight thanks to Dr. PIERRE DUKIN's brain
child and followed these four steps:
1. The Attack Phase. Eat lots and lots of protein
--no carbs, no sugar for the first two-to-seven days,
depending on how much weight you want to lose.
Fans say this isn't as difficult as it seems because
lean meats, seafood, poultry and nonfat dairy products
keep you fuller, longer.
2. The Cruise Phase. Add veggies to the diet every
other day, there's no special combination but stay on this
track for a while --probably about five days for every pound
you want to lose.
3. The Consolation Phase. This is when things get fun
--you can add in two slices of bread and one portion of fruit
or cheese every day, as well as two servings of carbs and
two "celebration" meals-per-week. Eat like this for five days
for every pound you lost.


90's hitmakers WILSON PHILLIPS are getting their own reality show. The TV Guide Network has CARNEY, WENDY and CHYNNA in "Wilson Phillips: Still Holding On," which follows the ladies as they try and make a comeback. They have a new, all-covers album hitting stores on April 3rd, and the show premieres April 8th. (Marino)
Topping the Box office last week :
7. "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo," $6.8 million,
6. "The Devil Inside," $7.9 million,
5. "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," $8.4 million,
4. "A Joyful Noise," (debut), $11.3 million,
3. "
2. "Beauty and the Beast 3D," (debut), $18.5 million,
1. "Contraband," (debut), $24.1 million
Jumping the Shark:
Ten TV series that lasted too long:
--"Scrubs"
--"Roseanne"
--"Smallville"
--"Weeds"
--"Big Love"
--"The Simpsons"
--"Friends"
--"Dexter"
--"The Office"
--"The X-Files"
The Simpsons is now in its 23rd season. That means if you started watching at age 10 --well, do the math. The series is coming up on 500 episodes.
We have a wonderful co-worker (Erica) who does such great cakes, .. she has many, .. but I just had to show you one of them.... precious!

Hasbro is taking it’s toy brand to the fashion world partnering with Junk Food Clothing.. for a debut launch of Monopoly themed fashion t’s (selling between 32 – 48$) .. While they have lots of big plans, their next event is a Monopoly themed fashion show in
10 Things to do after a split:
Are you suffering from a bad case of a broken heart? Yes, love gone awry can be very painful, but it's also a great excuse to spoil yourself rotten! RACHEL A. SUSSMAN, who wrote "The Breakup Bible," suggested ten things to do after going through a split.
1. Strip Your Sheets. Start fresh in the bedroom and get rid of old energy.
2. Get Sweaty. It's tough to cry when you're getting loose during a Zumba session and it will boost your mood. Try Pilates or yoga at night for relaxation.
3. Indulge at the Makeup Counter. Don't underestimate the power of updating your look --you might feel sexier than you have in years!
4. Obsess Over the Breakup... for 15 Minutes. Let yourself freak out if you must, but schedule that time and stick to it! You'll slowly gain control over the situation.
5. Go On a 30-Day Cleanse. No, you won't have to drink lemon, cayenne pepper and honey, but you will have to say buh-bye to your lost love for a full 30 days. It may be rough, but you'll get over things faster with zero contact.
6. Hit Delete. Unfriend him, unfollow him and delete him from chat lists --a reminder about Mr. Wonderful every time you log on is the last thing you need.
7. Let Your Friends Know What You Need. Be vocal about what you want --whether it's a pint of Ben & Jerry's or a sebbaticle from the opposite sex.
8. Boost Your Ego. Do something scary like speed-date, snowboard or try a tough new recipe for a quick boost of confidence.
9. Have Face Time With a Furry Friend. Interacting with animals has been proven to help heal emotional wounds. Don't rush out and adopt an animal, but do volunteer to watch or walk a buddy's canine companion.
10. Take a Fabulous Trip. The key is not to go too soon --wait until you're done feeling cruddy so you can enjoy the feeling of freedom far from home. (Lee)
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