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Adriana Lima Shares Her Holiday Indulgences and Love of Boxing

We are all curious how the Victoria's Secret models prep for the runway, and Adriana Lima is no exception.

We are all curious how the Victoria's Secret models prep for the runway, and Adriana Lima is no exception. She gave birth to her second child just seven weeks before the taping of the soon-to-be aired fashion show. Learn why she loves boxing and how she indulges over the holidays in this video interview.

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Sugar Shout Out: Navigate the Season Change in Style

5 ways to navigate the changing seasons in style Easy weeknight recipes from Giada De Laurentiis Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart get close on a smoke break Beautiful bridal styles from around the world Zooey Deschanel talks about being terrified of her sister Emily Alicia Silverstone feeds her son already chewed food out of her own mouth Top ten trends from the Architectural Digest 2012 Home Show Where to find The Hunger Games stars next Video: Details on George Clooney and Stacy Keibler's romantic Cabo vacation You drank too much at happy hour: how to handle it Get ready for bikini season with these 5 debloating foods CelebStyle: Happy birthday, Fergie!

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Meet the New Nike+ Fuel Exercise Monitor

Nike put on quite a show in NYC today to introduce its new Nike+ Fuelband ($149).

Nike put on quite a show in NYC today to introduce its new Nike+ Fuelband ($149). Jimmy Fallon played emcee for a roster of Nike execs and spokespeople, like hoops star Kevin Durant, Lance Armstrong, and sprinter Carmelita Jeter, at the Highline Stages, where the product was unveiled.

The new bracelet is part watch, part exercise monitor, which allows you to set daily exercise goals and share your accomplishments with friends through Facebook, Foursquare, and Path. It's the competitive aspect that Nike hopes will differentiate this product from other exercise monitors. There is a USB port built into the band for uploading your stats, as well as Bluetooth capabilities. Even cooler, the Fuelband also has an innovative battery that can last up to four days. The Nike design team focused heavily on creating a stylish accessory, but this new gadget is really about motivating users to get out there and be active. You know, to just do it!

You can preorder a Fuelband today, which will be available as of Feb. 22. Will you be getting one?

Nicole Richie

Tracy Anderson Chats About Her Star Clients and Endorses the Occasional Glass of Wine

Tracy Anderson was among the famous faces who turned out for Nicole Richie's House of Harlow party at NYC's Bergdorf Goodman last night, and I was able to snag a minute with the fitness expert to chat about what she's been up to lately with her new Metamorphosis method.

Tracy Anderson was among the famous faces who turned out for Nicole Richie's House of Harlow party at NYC's Bergdorf Goodman last night, and I was able to snag a minute with the fitness expert to chat about what she's been up to lately with her new Metamorphosis method. She divulged what she's working on with her roster of star clients, including Gwyneth Paltrow's preparations for Sunday's Grammys, and also gave a few tips on staying healthy during the Winter while allowing yourself the occasional glass of wine. She said:

FitSugar: What are you up to here in New York?
Tracy Anderson: I live in the city and in the Hamptons and in LA, so I'm really always everywhere — so it's kind of difficult to say I live anywhere. I just was at the Super Bowl and then got back maybe a few days ago! But I'm getting ready to go to LA. I just launched Metamorphosis — it just launched on television in the last few weeks. You identify your own body type, and then you get 36 custom workouts that go to you. You change every 10 days like Gwyneth and Nicole and everyone! I have to film every month 11,000 new butt-lifts every few weeks, so everyone at home can start on getting their custom program every 10 days!

FS: And you're working with Nicole! How is that going?
TA: It's going amazing, because she is an unbelievable dancer. We actually have a little surprise that we're going to release here soon . . . a little Tracy Anderson/Nicole Richie collaboration!

FS: You're also working with Ashley Greene we hear?
TA: I do train Ashley Greene! Well, I design for her and Jennifer Lopez. Right now I've got a lot.

FS: Might there be another collaboration in the works with Ashley?
TA: Maybe! I should do that with Ashley! I've got a trainer on set with her right now. Would you like that?

FS: The whole Twilight thing would be a good tie-in! Rumor has it you work with Jake Gyllenhaal as well?
TA: Jake has for a while, yeah.

For more on how men find their inner dancer and Tracy's feelings about vino, keep on reading.

Victoria's Secret

Even Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima Sneaks Candy Into Her Diet!

Adriana Lima was in NYC last Wednesday to do final fittings for her costumes ahead of this week's Victoria's Secret fashion show.

Adriana Lima was in NYC last Wednesday to do final fittings for her costumes ahead of this week's Victoria's Secret fashion show. The model will show off three different looks on the catwalk this year, including the athletic-inspired ensemble below. After giving birth to daughter Valentina a year ago, she admits it took a huge effort to get back into Angel shape. Adriana gave us the lowdown on her strict diet and exercise routine, which is centered on jumping rope and continuing to box. Proving that everyone needs to treat herself or himself, Adriana earned my lifelong esteem when she sat down for our interview with a cup of candy in hand!

FitSugar: Do you prep for the Victoria's Secret show like any other modeling job, or is this one different?
Adriana Lima: I always change my diet constantly every year I do something different, and this year it had to be exceptional because I just had a baby. So I had extra weight that I put on, and also my body was completely different — I felt like my bone structure just changed completely. I really had to work in a different way, so I did a few different things.

FS: How about with food?
AL: I started with a liquid detox and then, after I did only protein . . . I went to a nutritionist — everything is followed by a doctor. It’s not that I just decide on my own, ‘I’m doing this! I’m doing that!’ No. I have a nutritionist, and he does a series of exams, breathing, blood and everything else. And from there he sees how my metabolism works. If my digestion is fast, what type of food makes me bloated and not — all of these types of things . . . Food-wise I eat like anything green, any green vegetables grilled or any type of meats grilled, like four ounces of anything, for lunch and dinner. Between that I have either a shake or cereal bar — and sometimes I cheat, as you can see!

Learn what Adriana has to say about candy.