Kendra Wilkinson: I’m Used To Being Hot

New mum Kendra Wilkinson, who graces the new issue of Us Weekly magazine, says her post-baby body was a “culture shock” because she’s used to being “fit and hot.” In the interview, she discusses having friends like Holly Madison over shortly after Hank Jr. was born and hoping Hank Sr. wasn’t checking them out. She “hates everything” about her body right now except two things. So what body parts does Kendra still feel good about? She loves her butt and legs. But she feels her chest is too big, having gone from a 34 C to an E cup. And it sounds like she might go back under the knife to down-size her large implants. She says: “Now that they’re going down, they’re a little bigger than I want. I want to even out my body a little.” Source

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Manhattan Beach guide dogs in the news

I heard from my good friend Pat Whitehead the other day. We're friends now, but I met her on a story a few years ago. Pat raises guide dog puppies before sending them off to college. I've lost track of how many pups she's helped steer to helpful careers, but it's more than 20. The dog I wrote about is named Tola, who lives in Canada and was recently participated in an Olympic torch relay. You can read more about Tola and Pat by going here. I spent more than a year hanging out with them and even got to meet Tola's new owner. They're nice stories and not because I wrote them (well that too). They're nice because people like Pat and her fellow dog raisers make such a big difference in people's lives. Anyway, like I said, I heard from Pat the other day and she's ready to send yet another dog off to guide school. Here's what she wrote. And at the bottom is a a picture of the beautiful dog. Good morning, Well, the time has come again to send another exceptional pup off to college. The Puppy Truck comes on Saturday. Alisa is ready for her continuing education. She is a great little girl with a sweet face and lovely disposition. This is the first dog my husband has spent so much time with because he is now retired. He is already thinking of how he will miss her; however, we both know she has a greater purpose. It is like the butterfly that must free itself from the coccoon to realize its destiny. Yes, it is like sending your kids off to college. Alisa loves to go places, learn new things, enjoys meeting new people, is good with children, has excellent house manners - except being a bit lively with her greeting of her special friends, has been great at teaching our new L. A. Southwest pups how to play tug, etc.... all those attributes that speak of a successful future no matter what her carreer may be. As I do, I have put my heart into making sure she is ready. The most important thing for her future is that she felt loved and part of our lives and built on that foundation. Will there be tears? Of course, whether within or without. Goodbyes with loved ones are always emotional. I will look forward to my weekly reports once she completes her physical exams. It will be like camp for her. She will have a roommate and lots of people to give her food rewards for doing all those things she knows and will learn. (Yes, GDB is using food rewards now for alot of their training.) I'll stop. I wanted to let you know. :) Hope all is well with you. The group says hi. :) Pat

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Train Commuters Incensed About Fare Hike

With NJ Transit announcing a 25 percent fare hike that's expected to take effect May 1, some riders are looking into commuting alternatives. By Danielle Elliot March 12, 2010 Every morning at 8:10 a.m., Georges Carrahas boards the Midtown Direct to New York Penn Station from South Orange. It's been his weekday routine for nearly a decade. Until recently, he had no thoughts of altering it. That all changed when NJ Transit announced a 25 percent systemwide fare hike, expected to take effect May 1. "I understand the budget crisis," he said, "but that's a big chunk of money. And there is nothing in it for us, no improvements. It's unfair." Waiting on the platform, many of his fellow commuters agree when he calls the plans "outrageous." Others say it's "horrible" and "unbelievable." For South Orange monthly pass holders, the fare hike will add $372 to a Hoboken commute and $468 to a Manhattan commute each year. Maplewood commuters will now pay more than $2,000 yearly to commute to either destination. Cameo Rollins, an 11-year veteran of the Midtown Direct from Maplewood, is outraged. "It's unbelievable, unbelievable," she says, "that they would even suggest raising the price by the cost of two monthly payments, with the economy the way it is. It's just unbelievable." When she started commuting, the roundtrip fare was $8. With fares rising, her days on the train are numbered. "I'll work from home two or three days a week," she says, "or carpool with friends." Leslyn Cook and her husband, Mike Yaffe, didn't know about the increase until Thursday morning, while waiting on the South Orange platform. Yaffe's jaw dropped when he heard the numbers. "That's pretty steep!" he said. Within minutes, he was debating their options. "This is still the most convenient," he says, "but maybe we'll drive to Harrison and catch the PATH." David Gershman of South Orange doesn't plan to stop in Harrison. He says he may just start driving to his Jersey City office. But are either of these options actually more cost effective? The roundtrip drive from South Orange to Hoboken is 38 miles. Department of Transportation studies show that the average passenger car runs 22.4 miles per gallon. With gas prices at $2.55 per gallon, the drive would cost approximately $4.35 per day. Factor in parking at about $12 a day, and the commute to Hoboken is around $340 monthly, if 20 days are worked each month. Driving from Maplewood, driving a larger car or SUV, paying tolls and parking in Manhattan would drive this cost up. A monthly PATH pass from Harrison to New York is $54, daily parking in Harrison is $6 and the roundtrip drive from South Orange is 11 miles, or about $1.30. All told, the monthly commute would cost Village residents $200, plus the time it takes to drive to Harrison. There is always the bus, but it's not nearly as convenient as the train. A monthly bus pass from Maplewood or South Orange to New York or Hoboken is $146. Getting to Hoboken takes more than an hour and requires a transfer at the New York Port Authority. Citing the lack of alternatives, Maplewood resident Nicholas Vitiello, who moved to Maplewood from Hoboken three years ago, says he might just move back to Hoboken. Vitiello is not pointing fingers at local government, saying the problem comes from the state. "While the hike is upsetting, the most upsetting is that [Gov.] Christie has pulled back funding for mass transit. If ever there was a place to prove mass transit works, it's New Jersey." He suggests raising gas taxes, currently the lowest in the nation, and using the money towards mass transit initiatives. Not all passengers are protesting. Bridget Whalen, a South Orange resident who has been commuting to Jersey City for nine years, understands the fare increase. "It's not optimal," she says with a laugh, "but quite frankly we've been getting a good deal for a long time." Suzanne Holt, of Maplewood, seems defeated, as she says commuters are basically "held hostage." The only consolation she sees is that the increased fares will still fall within the state's $230 cap on tax-free commuter allowances. While moving, carpooling, telecommuting and riding the bus were named as alternatives to paying more for the train, South Orange's Carrahas came up with a healthier idea, though it's certainly not for everyone. "It's only 16 miles to New York," he said. "Build us a bike trail. I guarantee you people would bike. If you gave us a fourth option, people would take it."

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Prayers for Sheba (pics included)

My poor old girl is going downhill. I have an appt with the vet tomorrow to see if there is anything I can do to make her more comfortable. In the last two weeks she's slowed down considerably. She used to stroll around & go outside, but last week she decided she didn't want to do that anymore. She could still get up & walk a little, but the last 3 nights we have been assisting her. Yesterday she didn't move at all, she stayed laying down next to the bed. She lost interest in her regular kibble Sunday night, so I've been adding canned food & she likes that!! I always told myself the day she stopped eating would be the 'day', this dog LOVES food and everything to do with it. She ate this morning, but have yet to see her drink. this morning she had an accident and I had to help her out to get cleaned off. I contacted her previous owner letting her know that she's having a rough time. she was having a rough time last year around october, but bounced back - we were even helping her walk, but slowly she got her strength back up & walked on her own from November until now. She hates being assisted, but I would too if I layed in one spot all day until mom came over & insisted that I had to go outside & go potty. Its hard seeing her have no strength & energy. She's now 14 years old, I think she's had quite a long life for a 'rotterman'! I think her previous owner is coming out soon to see her. I'll keep everyone updated on what the vet says tomorrow. I haven't even gone in to work this morning, I think its just really hit me that she's going downhill fast. She's had a great life ( and started a new one with me at the age of ten), she doubled the lifespan of Akyra, She's such a sweet girl, she always surprised me with being kind and gentle to every dog she met. She loved kids and had no problem sharing her doggie bed with them & letting them lay all over her. She always loved people too, never had any problems with meeting strangers. She even loved the kitties. I think knowing that she had a full life helps me. Here are some pics of my sweet girl.... in healthier days: bicycling with Akyra sharing her bed with Gir the kitty My first year with her in 2005 Modeling her collar I made her. on vacation in southern CA my girls happy days. one of my favorites - out for a chilly morning walk

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Trying to figure things out

I think I've got it. Sarah Palin is Chauncey Gardner, the simpleton character played by Peter Sellers in 'Being There,' where all the nothings he says are interpreted as being sage and brilliant. Like "As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden," is taken as a metaphor for the economy. And there is the character, Morton Hull, who says to Chauncey " Do you realize that more people will be watching you tonight, than all those who have seen theater plays in the last forty years?" To which Chauncey says "Why?" Why indeed? Just what is it about the Tea Pot moose-hunter from Alaska that, despite her simplicity, makes 1,200 people show up and pay $125 in Calgary to hear her banal sophomoric meanderings? In Calgary Palin took runs at the 'establishment' despite that she was, of course, somehow - like Chauncey - in the running to be second-in-command of the United States and took her rifle to the media, despite being a correspondent a Fox correspondent. And then, of course, there is her litany of Chauncey Gardnerisms. Like: "Only dead fish go with the flow," "They are kooks, so I agree with Rush Limbaugh." "John McCain and I, we love you and thank you for spending a few minutes to talk to me." "Absolutely not. I think that, if I were to give up and wave a white flag of surrender against some of the political shots that we've taken, that ... that would ... bring this whole ... I'm not doing this for naught." And then, of course, there was her excuse for reading off notes written on her palm during her Tea Party convention speech: "I didn't really had a good answer, as so often -- is me. But then somebody sent me the other day, Isaiah 49:16, and you need to go home and look it up. Before you look it up, I'll tell you what it says though. It says, hey, if it was good enough for God, scribbling on the palm of his hand, it's good enough for me, for us. He says, in that passage, 'I wrote your name on the palm of my hand to remember you,' and I'm like, 'Okay, I'm in good company.'" - So, a third of Quebec residents say the province should have its own Olympic team separate from Canada? See yah. - Why is it so difficult for the NHL to come to a solution to stop the insane, head shots that leave players being taken off the ice on stretchers or lucky that they aren't paralyzed? Isn't this simple? Deliberate head shot? Deliberate attempt to injure when it has nothing to do with hockey or the play? See yah. Don't beat around the bush with two and five minute penalties or two- or three-game suspensions? Ten games for the first offense. Twenty for the second. See yah for the three strikes and you're out. Instead we get this out of the NHL GM meetings going on this week: 'Shoulder driven blows to the head of unsuspecting players would be penalized under a proposal... yadda yadda yadda. Yak. Yak. Yak. Is all this talking necessary? Isn't it obvious? Yet, the GM's act like this is all some kind of revelation and then there's the the word 'proposal.' Last Sunday NASCAR driver Carl Edwards was pulled off the track for intentionally hitting Brad Keselowski's car sending it airborne. In hockey he might have got a two-minute penalty. Might. But fear not. The word out of the meetings was that the GM's were 'concerned.' Or as Detroit GM Ken Holland put it "(We) feel that something needs to be done to protect heads on blindside hits." Gee, you think? Except perhaps Toronto GM Brian Burke, who once again went on about being worried about taking hitting out of the game. No Brian. It's not the hitting that needs to eliminated. That's just stupid. It's the hits to maim and hurt. And why is every player's excuse 'I was just finishing the check?' when there was no 'check,' only the salivating chance to hit an unprotected player. There was no check that they were finishing because there was no check they started. Only a shot to the head. Which is not, by any means, a check. Why were the Olympic hockey games such a treat to watch? Because they played hockey. Sure enough the Olympics end and all that good stuff goes right out the window. - Ok, who is (are) the fools that want to close the Grant MacEwan swimming pool which is used by children, students and seniors more than any other pool. Sure, let's close all the recreational facilities in Edmonton. And cut out phys ed, and gyms and .... - Couldn't agree more with professor of law Peter Bowal's recent letter in the Edmonton Journal? Just why are Shawn Hennessey and Dennis Cheeseman paying for the sins of the psycho James Roszko? Threatened, terrified and ordered by Rozko, bullied by the Mr. Big sting, fearing for their lives, Hennessey is in jail with a 15-year sentence; Cheeseman got 12 years. Bowal brings up the examples of Daniel Tschetter who killed five people and was given an eight-year sentence, Elizabeth Roberts, who already had 64 criminal convictions when she was charged with murder and got 14 years. There are dozens and dozens of other examples. The man charged with his role in the Air India bombings getting five years, the three men who murdered a man, beating him with a baseball bat, knifing him and getting 12 years. Or what about pro athletes like Jayson Williams who got 18 months for the shooting death of his limo driver, Ray Lewis getting nothing more than obstruction of justice for his role in two murders where nobody was ever charged, Donte Stallworth getting 24 days for killing someone while drunk behind the wheel of his vehicle. All of these people pulled the trigger. Not like Hennessey and Cheeseman.

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Once a Cesarean, Rarely a Choice

Gina agreed to write from the NIH VBAC conference for RH Reality Check as an advocate, a writer and a valued voice in birth activism. For more coverage of the conference, please visit Gina's coverage on her site The Feminist Breeder! This week the National Institutes of Health held a consensus conference on the topic of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC.) The purpose of this conference is to present and explore the current available information about the risks and benefits of both a vaginal delivery, and a repeat cesarean delivery, whereby the panel may ultimately present a consensus statement on the safety, efficacy, and availability of VBAC. With the current national cesarean rate of 31.8 percent, a VBAC rate of only 7.8 percent, and nearly 40 percent of US hospitals banning vaginal birth after cesarean, many women are finding they have no choice but to undergo major abdominal surgeries for the delivery of their children. However, many women, alongside providers and educators, have stood in opposition to this forced surgery as a fundamental violation of the mother’s right to choose what happens to her body and her baby. When the NIH announced the VBAC conference, many activists, mothers, and providers, felt this was an opportunity to beseech the researchers to look at the information available and see how this lack of choice has been harming mothers, their families, and even their providers. In a show of solidarity, birth activists from all over the world came to witness the conference, ask questions, and share their stories about the ways that forced cesareans have affected their lives or their practice. Photo courtesy of The Feminist Breeder Much to the surprise and delight of the concerned activists, the resonating tone throughout the NIH VBAC conference was that of: maternal choice, patient autonomy, and informed consent or refusal. While in recent years the relatively small risks associated with VBAC labor have driven providers to restrict access to VBAC, the NIH speakers presented clear evidence that there are serious risks associated with repeat cesarean delivery as well. Dr. Howard Minkoff even pointed to the 2002 Smith study showing the risk to the baby in a VBAC labor is about the same as any other full term, normal vaginal delivery. Consistently, the speakers stated that VBAC is a reasonable option, elective repeat cesarean is not a risk-free delivery, and that ultimately, it is the mother’s choice which of those risks to accept. None of this is new information to anyone interested in maternal and fetal health, but these revelations in this type of forum validate the feelings of the many mothers and activists who have spent years pleading for supported access to VBAC. Though most of the conference speakers focused on the statistical medical data on vaginal or cesarean birth, one speaker illustrated the more personal side of the story. USA Today reporter Rita Rubin, brought the audience on an emotional journey as she presented stories of families across the country who have picketed, battled, or even birthed unassisted in the name of preventing an unwanted and unnecessary cesarean. Throughout the conference, speakers and audience members made the NIH panel aware that many mothers demand access to vaginal birth, and that the VBAC issue will remain a contentious topic until hospitals and providers start respecting, and honoring, the mother’s right to choose. Unfortunately, the language about informed consent and patient autonomy did not make it into the final NIH consensus statement, and when panelists were pressed on the issue, they failed to recognize that pregnant women have the same right to choose thier course of care as any non-pregnant person. Says Susan Jenkins, legal counsel for The Big Push For Midwives, "the panel refused to take a position on whether a pregnant woman has the same constitutional right to informed refusal as any other adult in the U.S. This is unconscionable and I wonder what this administration's take is on an HHS panel questioning whether pregnant women are entitled to the full benefits of U.S. citizenship in regard to patient autonomy." Time will only tell if the NIH consensus will have a positive impact on VBAC access in this country. From a birth activist’s point of view, the statements made during the conference were a huge leap in the right direction. However, our cesarean and VBAC rates will not be reversed overnight, and in the interim, scores of women are left without a choice but to either fight the system for their VBAC, or submit to a surgical birth. To these women and their families, this is really no choice at all.

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The Hustle for Worthiness + a Giveaway!

Phone booth, Guerilla Cafe, Berkeley, Canon Digital Rebel XSi As I was writing this piece, inspired by Brene Brown's new DVD The Hustle for Worthiness, I couldn't help but notice the Michael Jackson silhouette on the phone booth outside the cafe. And it got me thinking: What about the electric slide for worthiness? or the moonwalk for worthiness? These images make me giggle because it's so true how we literally exhaust ourselves in the struggle to feel worthy (of love, of respect) or simply to feel like enough. One friend of mine calls her first dates the "dancing bear routine" where she watches herself do that first date performance of how fabulous and witty and interesting she is. It usually works, but she comes home feeling tired out by it all and wondering why she doesn't want to go through it again. I think I've dropped a lot of my hustle over the years, feeling slightly less inclined to need other's approval, but I still see how what I do (or don't do) is tied up in my self-worth. Case in point, I have been staring at this blog for weeks feeling like a total blog failure, wondering what I should write about, what would be interesting, worth sharing, fabulous enough... And just the striving alone to be brilliant or fabulous will block you up every time. Pretty soon there are tumbleweeds drifting by your blog. The irony is that all anyone really wants to read is what's true. The truth is so much more compelling than any dance we can do and our authenticity is the greatest gift we can bring. Brene says it beautifully here: “Our lives are a collection of stories – truths about who we are, what we believe, what we come from, how we struggle, and how we are strong. When we can let go of what people think, and own our story, we gain access to our worthiness – the feeling that we are enough just as we are, and that we are worthy of love and belonging. If we spend a lifetime trying to distance ourselves from the parts of our lives that don’t fit with who we think we’re supposed to be, we stand outside of our story and have to hustle for our worthiness by constantly performing, perfecting, pleasing, and proving. Our sense of worthiness lives inside of our story. It’s time to walk into our experiences and to start living and loving with our whole hearts.” In celebration of Brene's incredible new DVD, I am giving away a copy this week to one lucky winner! Just proclaim in the comments, "I am enough!" (or some variation on that theme) and you'll have a chance to win. Giveaway Guidelines: -You have until 8PM PST on Sunday, March 14th to enter this giveaway. -Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter. -This is a random drawing -One entry per person, please. (Just push "post" ONCE and wait a few seconds. The comment should appear)

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Green Home Experiment: Week 13

Science_spot with her two daughters. Science_Spot recently made the decision to go green in her household and blog about her green living experiment along the way. This week she talks about how her husband and two daughters have reacted to her natural transition. I have been making so many changes to the products we buy—my grocery cart does not look the same as it did six months ago! If I were the only one affected by these changes, I would make many more of them, quickly. Some families are matriarchal, so what mom says or does becomes the law. The laws in our house are a joint effort from mom AND dad, which means every change I make has to get by dad. In many cases, this has been easy. Every product that has to do with personal hygiene (for myself and the kids) is my domain. I make all the product selections and put them into use. I have switched out many products: nail care, hair care, soap, and bubble bath. None of these affect my husband, so there was no resistance whatsoever to these changes, aside from his concern for our budget. He was very supportive the night we spent 40 minutes in the organic section of a grocery store while I read every product label before settling on Aubrey Organics shampoo and conditioner. Cleaning supplies and laundry detergent are another story. My husband does a little cleaning and laundry, so changes made here could not be cumbersome or there was a chance he wouldn't use them. He was not happy when I threw out the Comet, Formula 409, and other chemical-laden cleaners. I stocked up on vinegar and other more natural alternatives, bought many scrubbing tools, and made a nice chart explaining how and where to use them. I wasn't sure how well that would go over, but he adapted very well and doesn't even mind the vinegar smell anymore. Our first experiment with an alternative laundry detergent was surprisingly successful, and 'll write more about that in the future. Making changes to our food has not been my priority, but we have been more conscious of what we eat and made some changes. Switching the family's favorite cereals to Kashi brand was not really successful. We did compromise on cereals that contain preservatives but no artificial colors for Abby and dad. Sarah happily eats Kashi with me because she really doesn't know any better. We did hit a huge success with homemade bread and Polaner brand fruit spreads. My husband loves the bread-maker he bought at Christmas and makes bread about five times a week. The Polaner fruit spread has a taste superior to any other commercially made fruit spread, and it does not contain High Fructose Corn Syrup! This is an easy win for all of us. I was happy to find out that many of our staples were always natural, without colors and preservatives (canned fruits and vegetables, dried pasta, and dairy items). Even night at the dinner table, Abby and I read the ingredients list of some foods we are eating at dinner. She is often asking me if the food has chemicals in it. This process has helped her learn about eating everything in moderation, making choices, and making compromises. I am so lucky to have my family as interested in making healthy changes as I am! Previously: Going Green: One CafeMom's Natural Transition Green Home Experiment: Week 2 Green Home Experiment: Week 3 Green Home Experiment: Week 4 Green Home Experiment: Week 5 Green Home Experiment: Week 6 Green Home Experiment: Week 7 Green Home Experiment: Week 8 (Part 1) Green Home Experiment: Week 8 (Part 2) Green Home Experiment: Week 9 Green Home Experiment: Week 10 Green Home Experiment: Week 11 Green Home Experiment: Week 12

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Society daily 11.03.2010

Full coverage of Sheffield's 'Fritzl' case; the misery of hospital parking; plus, will prisons soon be at breaking point? Full coverage: the Sheffield 'Fritzl' case Authorities apologise for failings in 35-year saga of rape, incest and abuse Inquiry report: the lost opportunities to stop the torment Background: a lifetime of terror in the Q Family Patrick Butler: wavering, havering and failing Audio: 'More than 100 professionals were involved' Audio: the helplessness of 'stuck' professionals Video: we're sorry, say child protection officials Read the Q family serious case review Today's other top SocietyGuardian stories Pay freeze for senior public sector staff brings angry reaction from unions Health secretary announces three options for financing the care of elderly people Overcrowded, overpriced: car parks add to the stress of visiting NHS hospitals, says survey Police 'failing' in the fight against antisocial behaviour, says chief inspector All today's SocietyGuardian stories Other news * The NHS Confederation claims that closing wards and letting patients email their consultants would improve patient welfare, reports the Daily Telegraph * Judges fear the introduction of the Sentencing Council will drive prison overcrowding to unsustainable levels, the Times reports Prize-winning writing The Guardian's Sarah Boseley last night won a prestigious journalism award for her brilliant series of articles about lack of access to drugs in the developing world, particularly Africa. She beat off tough competition from the BBC and others to win the Health Communicator of the Year prize awarded by the British Medical Journal. The judges commended her "impressive skill of being able to explain complex and important information in an engaging way that makes a subject accessible to a wide audience". They cited two articles in particular, both of which emerged from the Guardian's Katine project: * Scandal of Africa's missing medicines * Andrew Witty: drug firm boss out to change his industry You can read Sarah's global health blog here. SocietyGuardian events The Public Procurement show. The UK's leading event for public sector procurement. 15-16 June, ExceL, London SocietyGuardian links Sign up to Society daily email briefing Society on Twitter SocietyGuardian.co.uk Public - the Guardian's website for senior public sector executives Get ahead: the Guardian's public and voluntary sector careers page Hundreds of public and voluntary sector jobs Email the SocietyGuardian editor: society@guardian.co.uk Child protection Health guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds

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How does Amanda Seyfried look this good? By eating an 'awful' raw food dietHow does A

*How does Amanda Seyfried look this good? By eating an 'awful' raw food diet * By Daily Mail Reporter (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/search.html?s=y&authornamef=Daily+Mail+Reporter) Last updated at 8:09 AM on 16th March 2010 Posing in a basque and stockings, Mamma Mia star Amanda Seyfried shows off an enviably slender figure. But in a refreshing burst of honesty the 24-year-old admits it isn't without effort. She says she sticks to a rigid raw food diet in an attempt to stay slim. Image: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/15/article-0-08BAD2A0000005DC-533_468x663.jpg Raw food only: Amanda Seyfried appears in the April edition of Esquire 'It's intense. And sort of awful,' she tells Esquire magazine. 'Yesterday for lunch? Spinach. Just Spinach. Spinach and some seeds.' The blonde blames the pressures of Hollywood for forcing her to worry about her figure. 'If I didn’t run and work out, there’s no way I would be this thin,' she told Glamour magazine in an earlier interview. 'But I have to stay in shape because I’m an actress. 'It’s f***ed up and it’s twisted, but I wouldn’t get the roles otherwise. Image: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/16/article-1258204-08BB6B55000005DC-323_468x712.jpg Dazzling: Amanda last night at the premiere of her new film Chloe in New York with co-star Julianna Moore 'If I’d been a bit bigger, I don’t think they would have cast me for Mamma Mia!' Amanda is currently promoting her new film Dear John. Although she already has a house in LA, she is reportedly apartment-hunting in New York with English boyfriend Dominic Cooper, who lives in London with Gavin & Stacey star James Corden. The couple, who met on the set of Mamma Mia! three years ago, are currently in a long-distance relationship, splitting their time between LA and London. Image: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/15/article-1258204-089F4FD8000005DC-24_468x571.jpg In great shape: Amanda at last week's Oscars Read more: How does Amanda Seyfried look this good? By eating an 'awful' raw food diet | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1258204/How-does-Amanda-Seyfried-look-good-By-eating-awful-raw-food-diet.html#ixzz0iM6jk7ON)

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