I started this review really early today and felt quite proud of myself, but forgot to save it, and there’s been a blackout, so I’ve had to start over. That’ll teach me to be a girly swot!

New Idea, Page 91, Get Fit With Guy

I really like Guy Leech’s columns. This one is about his attitude to life, which basically amounts to go hard and be a good person. Great advice. ☆☆☆☆

Woman’s Day, Page 14, Get a Flat Tummy Fast

Addendum to Kirstie Allie’s weight loss article on the previous pages. You probably know my attitude towards anything promising fast weight loss of any kind, and this is no exception. It’s important to note it’s taken Kirstie Allie a long time to achieve her impressive new body, which is exactly what you’d expect. She’s done it sensibly, so hopefully she’ll be able to maintain her great work.

There’s definitely some good advice here, but outmoded ideas like not eating carbs after 3pm should be long forgotten. Your body can’t tell what time it is, and what matters is what you’re eating and how much of it. 3pm, 7am, 11.30am - it’s all the same.

No five day eating plan is going to give you a “toned tummy in a flash”, so again, forget what it’s promising. There are good elements to it, lots of fruit and veggies, but you should vary the types of veggies you include, and add some legumes and wholegrains like oats for breakfast, since it’s fairly light on fibre. No stars for the misleading title, but the eating plan gets ☆☆☆

On Page 74, Dr John Tickell’s headline says he “blasts fad-diet fixes”. Wonder what he’d make of the flat tummy fast idea? His principles are good, but like last time, it’s a big plug for his book(s).☆☆☆

Famous, Page 64, Laugh your way to health, wealth and happiness

Interesting. Apparently laughing is a great cardiovascular workout. I know it definitely works your abdominal muscles, but you’d have to find something truly hilarious to get you the good cardio results. There are heaps of other benefits to laughing listed in this article, and I like the idea of enjoying yourself to get fit and healthy. Don’t ditch the rest of your workout though. ☆☆ (only because I’m skeptical)

NW, Page 74, Fergie’s Workout Secrets

Not the Duchess of York, the Black Eyed Pea Fergie, who sure does have a hot body. I like her advice, which includes balancing your lifestyle, varying your routine, and keeping your iPod packed with an awesome playlist. I have to baulk at the idea of walking backwards on a treadmill though, especially if it’s “to firm up her thighs”. Do some squats or lunges or just go for a run, and your thighs will probably be way firmer - and you run less risk of falling on your ass! ☆☆☆ (I’m taking one star away for the crazy treadmill idea)

Over the page there’s a list of the top ten antioxidant containing foods. Berries rate highly (my beloved cranberries are number 10) - and coffee. I could kiss the Norwegians who did the testing!

OK, Page 86 - Celebrity Bodies - Jennifer Hawkins

Ah Jennifer Hawkins. I think this is the third article in less than three months about her body, and checking out the pictures, it’s easy to see why.

The great news is Jennifer has a really smart attitude to fitness, and sounds like a totally normal person (who’s been genetically blessed!). She exercises, eats the occasional naughty thing, but for the most part tries to live a healthy life. There’s some dietary advice here as well.☆☆☆