Author Topic: [I'm Not Obsessed Blog] "V Stays Centered" fitness (Read 5780 times)

cassiemoy · « **on:** July 13, 2008, 08:30:53 am »

http://fitceleb.imnotobsessed.com/2008/07/09/vanessa-carlton-stays-centered

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FitCeleb, singer and songwriter Vanessa Carlton, 27, recently spoke with Shape Magazine about her lifestyle as an avid runner, jogging up to five miles six times a week.

"I have only so many hours in the day, so when I exercise, I want to sweat hard. But I also think it's helpful to relax," says Vanessa.

Here are some of Vanessa's strategies to keep both her body and brain in top condition:

Let your environment inspire you: "A few months ago I went to India to learn how to meditate. But because I'm used to moving all the time, I found it difficult. So when I got home, I compromised with walking meditations. Everyday I wander the streets with my dog, Lord Victor, pausing to jot down lyrics to songs in my notebook."

Take on a challenge: "In 2005, a friend of mine who volunteers with Musicians on Call, a nonprofit organization that brings music to hospitalized patients' bedsides, asked me to run the New York Marathon for the charity. I knew training would be hard, but I decided to go for it. The race itself was as much a mental test as a physical one. It helped me see what I'm made of; I'd definitely do it again."

Share your experience: "It's hard to find mentors, but when you do, it can pay off big time. Mine is Stevie Nicks, whom I met a few years ago. She taught me to reach out to younger female artists and help them find their way. I'm a big advocate now of women helping each other and exchanging ideas. It makes everyone better in the end."

:] just more V presence on the net these days.

VanessaCarltonMania · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2008, 08:41:16 am »

YAY V!!!!!!! LOL

iluvvanessa · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2008, 09:34:58 am »

i've started running recently. im gonna take a slower pace so i can do more tho.

SadAsBlue · « **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2008, 03:51:41 pm »

Running is the best.

malchikgej · « **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2008, 04:40:53 pm »

I'm to embarrassed to run, I've always been an shy person and when i tried in the past i feel like everybody's watching me. So i guess i'll just have to stick to dancing in the living room .

SadAsBlue · « **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2008, 04:51:23 pm »

Dancing in the living room is fun too.

PianoGirl4444 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2008, 05:23:09 pm »

Quote from: "malchikgej"

I'm to embarrassed to run, I've always been an shy person and when i tried in the past i feel like everybody's watching me. So i guess i'll just have to stick to dancing in the living room .

I feel the same way!

Besides, I hate running. I'm jealous of the people who actually enjoy it. How do you enjoy such torture?!

shinesobright07 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2008, 05:31:44 pm »

Aw, Vanessa is such a wonderful person =)

iluvvanessa · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2008, 06:56:28 pm »

Quote from: "malchikgej"

I'm to embarrassed to run, I've always been an shy person and when i tried in the past i feel like everybody's watching me. So i guess i'll just have to stick to dancing in the living room .

I'm embarrassed as well, thats why i do it at like 9 at night so no one will see me.

malchikgej · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2008, 07:17:24 pm »

Hmmm night runs? I've never even thought about that...It just might work~

I'm sick of not being able to wear the clothes i want, im 5"3' and 158 it sucks. But the excercise has always been the problem it's pretty easy for me to loose weight but i just can't do as much as i want to so i just end up gaining it all back.

itsthefiveofus · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2008, 07:21:07 pm »

I am about 196 and I am 5'7 I don't want to like lose weight were I am super skinny I just want to be a good size. I like how V can run so much. Just last Monday I went running on the mile path right outside my house thats in the park. And boy was it hard. The last time I ran a mile was December for P.E.... so I most def. have to get back in shape. But I hate running when there are people outside which is like always b/c there is always at least someone also running/walking or is there with their dogs and what not. I hate running when there are people around.

iluvvanessa · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2008, 07:48:27 pm »

i feel so bitchy and skanky when i say this, but i am finally getting to be the weight i want! I need to lose like 15 more lbs and ill be there. im like 6'1 and i want to be 135. and i learned some bad news, the high fashion men's models are getting skinnier, nooooooooooooo!!!!!! now i have more pressure. and my mom thinks im anorexic.

joey · « **Reply #12 on:** July 14, 2008, 05:06:11 am »

wow... an actual post cofirming that she DID come to India...

iluvvanessa · « **Reply #13 on:** July 14, 2008, 01:58:18 pm »

I'm glad to know that she did, i put a thing about it on my site a few months ago.

Morgan · « **Reply #14 on:** July 14, 2008, 06:07:54 pm »

I run with my dad and we run for five mintues, walk for one, etc for 3 kilometres, and we'll be running for longer and faster later once I get better. It's a pretty slow process, but we usually run 3 times a week or else it's like starting over again. You also have to stretch before and after the run.

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Author Topic: [I'm Not Obsessed Blog] "V Stays Centered" fitness (Read 5780 times)