Alright, I need your opinion on this–is Christina Hendricks bringing the curvy look back? What are your thoughts?

Personally, I’ve always thought that the best look for guys is to be extremely ripped with very low body fat percentage (that should be evident by the many celebrity workout posts I’ve done).

But for women, I’ve always said that “toned and curvy” is the way to go.  In other words, a little body fat in the right places (you might be able to guess where those ‘places’ are…) is actually more attractive than being too lean.

One celebrity female who certainly isn’t lacking in the curves department is none other than Mad Men actress Joan Holloway (aka Mrs. Hendricks)…

Interestingly enough, Christina was chosen for the May 2010 cover of Esquire magazine, as she took the crown for best looking woman.  Her polar opposite, the much leaner Megan Fox, came in third overall.  Hmm…

Just a few years ago it seemed like all the Hollywood chicks were going for the borderline anorexic look.  Now days, the needle on the “ideal female body gauge” is tilting back towards voluptuous.

So I’m curious to get your feedback–both guys and girls…

What’s your take on Cristina Hendricks’s curvy figure? Do you think that as the obesity problem continues to spiral out of control, our outlook on what’s healthy or attractive gets shifted as well?  Do you agree with Esquire’s selection?

Leave you opinion below…don’t be shy.

Your Coach,

Brad Campbell

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The first thing I think about when someone says “Shakira” is a toned body with great curves and a pair of hips that definitely don’t lie (pun intended).  Someone told me Shakira sings too…go figure.

All jokes aside though, Shakira’s got a banging body that girls should be using for inspiration.  If you had to pick a female celebrity’s body to model your own personal transformation after, Shakira’s toned and curvy physique would be a great choice.

Although she doesn’t give a lot of specific details when asked about her workouts, Shakira has been known to add circuit weight training, on top of all the dancing, to sculpt her famous belly-dancing figure.

To look like Shakira, you’ll want to work hard to slim down your waistline as much as possible.  Remember, a knockout body is all about perception and illusion.

Granted, genetics will play a role in how your body takes shape to some extent, but to get hips like Shakira…the best thing you can do is follow a workout plan that will narrow your waist.

With a smaller and firmer stomach, your hips will naturally look curvier.  Not that it’s a problem for most women, but you also want to make sure you don’t get too lean.  The trick for women is to get ‘just tone enough.’

For guys, I think being lean and ripped is the only way to go, but for girls I like to see a little bit of curves.  Shakira has perfected this.

Obviously, to look like a female celebrity who spends so much time dancing, you should consider enrolling in your own local dance class.  Dancing is an excellent way to burn lots of calories and helps tone your body…and best of all, you don’t even realize how hard you’re working.

I have to admit, I’ve always liked dancing and although I’m not that good…I can still own most wedding receptions, haha.  You can check out an embarrassing video clip of me getting funky right here ---> Brad Campbell (musta been listening to She Wolf)

On top of using my advanced fat-burning workouts and spending lots of time dancing, I’d also recommend doing a variety of specific strength training exercises that will help to shape your butt, tummy and thighs to match Shakira.

Here’s a body weight exercise you can do to give you a booty that will make guys drool ---> Get a Shakira Booty (scroll down to the 2^nd video on this page…lying hip extensions)

Shakira’s diet is a no-brainer.  Like any lean bodied female celebrity, you’ll need to keep the carbs, unhealthy fats, and alcohol to a minimum.

Save this crap for your one weekly cheat day, where you can enjoy it guilt-free and burn more fat at the same time.

As always, the bulk of your diet on all other days should be centered on lean protein sources, as many vegetables as you can handle and a select amount of fresh fruit.

To carve your own toned and curvy body like Shakira, you absolutely MUST follow an appropriate lean body diet.

Here are some advanced diet and nutrition tips you should be following ---> 29 Shakira Diet Tips

And here’s a sample “Shakira Diet” that will give you the body shape you’re looking for ---> Toned Body Diet

If you have any questions about building a body like Shakira, or about fat loss and toning in general, just ask below in the comments section.

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Your Coach,

Brad Campbell

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When it comes to selecting a female celebrity body from which to use for inspiration, most girls would have Jessica Alba right at the top, along with girls like Jessica Biel, Megan Fox, Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, you get the picture.

Jessica's managed to create a lean and tone body without sacrificing her feminine curves.  I think Alba has just the right mix of the hard and athletic look, blended with soft and curvy.

So what exactly is Jessica Alba's height and weight, you ask?  Well, during the fiming of Into The Blue, the actress weighed 127 lbs (58 kg)...not too shabby given Jessica's height of 5'7" (1.70 m).

Allow me to break down her exact diet and workout routine so you know what it takes to get a Jessica Alba body.

I have to warn you that most celebrity workout reviews I've done end with me totally tearing apart their methods and suggesting more advanced strategies that will help transform your body faster than you otherwise would using these generic celeb routines.

For example, just check out that Angelina Jolie wannabe, Megan Fox's Workout, and tell me this isn't complete garbage.  Okay, back on subject...without further ado, let's see how Jessica got to be such a lil hottie...

Jessica Alba's Workout Routine:

--> This is a sample 40 minute home workout that Jessica used to quickly lose her pregnancy weight and get back into excellent shape.

--> Alba starts with 10 minutes of cardio work, jogging lightly for the first 2 minutes, followed by running 6 minutes hard and then jogging the last 2 minutes.

--> Next, Jessica rocks a weight training circuit.  She performs 3 sets of 20 repetitions using 3-lb dumbbells, for the following exercises:

1) Lateral shoulder raises

2) Reverse flys

3) Alternating forward lunges combo'd with bicep curls

--> After this brief strength training circuit, Alba heads back to the treadmill for more interval cardio.  This time, she completes a 5 minute session consisting of 30 seconds of light jogging, alternating with 30 seconds of sprinting.

--> After this, Jessica hits up more weight training, again performing 3 sets of 30 repetitions using 3-lb dumbbells, for the following exercises:

1) Chest presses

2) Squats combo'd with shoulder presses

3) Tricep dips

--> After this, Alba hops back on the treadmill for another 5 minute cardio session, using the same 30 seconds of jogging, alternating with 30 seconds of sprinting.

--> Now it's time for core work.  Alba completes just 1 round of 20 repetitions for the following exercises:

1) Bicycle crunches

2) Reverse crunches

3) Plank hold x 30 seconds

My thoughts on Jessica Alba's Workout:

Jessica's workout routine is actually pretty solid.  This is similar to my hybrid-style workouts, where I like to blend weight training with cardiovascular training to promote a major post-workout boost in metabolism.

Another positive to Jessica Alba's workout is that her cardio bouts use intense intervals, rather than simply jogging at an easy level for the entire time.  This will also contribute to a greater fat-burning effect after her workout has ended.

Jessica doesn't overdo it on ab exercises, which is nice to see (most celebrities base their whole damn workout around useless ab crunches that don't do squat for burning body fat).  I'm cool with you doing a small volume of ab training at the end of a workout, if that floats your boat...just remember, it doesn't do much for creating a flat, tight stomach.

My major problem with Alba's workout plan is that she does her weight training based off the myth that girls need to be doing very light weight and high reps, so they don't get big and bulky.  I'm sorry, but 3-lb dumbbells just doesn't cut it.

This won't challenge your muscles enough to spark new growth, nor will it cause the fat-burning hormonal response we're looking for.  If you want to lose fat and get tone, even if you're a female, it's best to use heavy weights.

Other than that, Jessica's workout is actually much better than the typical, generic, cookie-cutter (straight out of an old fitness magazine) crap that other celebs report using.  Mixing cardio work into your weight training is a great way to save time, boost metabolism and work different energy pathways in the same workout.

Just don't let me catch you doing your weight training exercises with hot pink 3-lb dumbbells, okay?  Cool, now let's move on and review her diet plan, which is really where you're able to sculpt a body like Jessica Alba...

Jessica Alba's Diet Plan:

--> Jessica's main secret weapon in losing fat and getting tone is portion control...and she reports being very good at resisting junk food and not overeating at restaurants.  This is key to creating a toned body like Jessica Alba, no doubt...

--> Alba is very carb-conscious and leaves breads, bagels, pastas and desserts off limits...but will give in once in a while and have chocolate cake for a special treat.

--> Jessica's typical diet plan includes lots of lean meat, fruits, veggies, whole grains and low fat cheeses.  Here's a sample day of eating for Jessica Alba:

Breakfast - 1 cup of oatmeal with berries and 3-4 egg whites (scrambled)

Lunch - Salad with 6 oz of chicken breast, salmon, or tuna

Dinner - Sashimi or 6 oz of filet of beef (or other lean protein), lots of veggies and 3 small red potatoes

Snacks - A handful of almonds or popcorn

My thoughts on Jessica Alba's Diet:

Jessica's diet is very typical to anyone who has a lean and tone body.  This isn't by coincidence...if you want to lose fat and flaunt shapely lean muscle, without giving up your curves in the process...you'll need to eat a low calorie diet that is based around lean protein sources, veggies and healthy fats.

Note that it's not mandatory to go extremely low carb... this just makes it easier to keep your total daily calories at a deficit, so fat loss can take place (see Fat Loss 101 for more info).  It's just way too easy to overeat on carbs and the resulting insulin spike will give you more cushion for the pushin' if you're not active enough immediately after eating.

If you really want to speed up your fat loss results, though, you can get crazy with it and use a high calorie cheat day, followed by a fasting day.  This resets your hormone levels and keeps your metabolism running at a high level week after week...rather than risking the chance of your body going into starvation mode, where it tries to store fat and slow metabolism because of the prolonged low-calorie intake.

As you can see, it takes discipline, hard work and consistency to get a body like Jessica Alba.

Most people drastically underestimate just how hard it is to lose enough fat to get that super toned look.

Don't worry though, because once you're there, it's a lot easier to maintain than it was to make the transformation in the first place.

Let me know your thoughts about this review of Jessica Alba's diet plan and workout regimen.  Do you agree that she has one of the best celebrity female bods in the game?

If not, who's got her beat?  Talk below...

Your Coach,

Brad Campbell

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