Lose Weight with Ruth: Did You Say Wink Martindale?

Lose Weight with Ruth: Did You Say Wink Martindale?: Wink Martindale at the Book Publicists of Southern CA It was an honor to meet legendary broadcaster, Wink Martindale, when he hosted the...

Did You Say Wink Martindale?

Wink Martindale at the Book Publicists of Southern CA

It was an honor to meet legendary broadcaster, Wink Martindale, when he hosted the Book Publicists of Southern California's 20th Annual IRWIN Awards Banquet.

As a 17-year-old deejay in Memphis, Wink met Elvis Presley and the two became longtime friends. After moving to Los Angeles, Wink appeared on the Ed Sullivan show for recording Deck of Cards.

Over the years, he hosted 21 game shows, including TicTac-Dough, Gambit, High Rollers, and Trivial Pursuit.

But did you know that Wink's favorite food is sauteed spinach? Good for you Wink. Very healthy and loaded with potassium. His favorite activity is tennis.

When you are in LA, check out his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Find him on Tweeter @WinkMartindale or check out his book, "Winking at Life."

Lose Weight with Ruth: The One and Only Adrienne Barbeau

Lose Weight with Ruth: The One and Only Adrienne Barbeau: Ruth Frechman and Adrienne Barbeau Adrienne Barbeau has literally done it all. Stage. Television. Film. Voice-Over. Radio Host. B...

The One and Only Adrienne Barbeau

Ruth Frechman and Adrienne Barbeau

Adrienne Barbeau has literally done it all. Stage. Television. Film. Voice-Over. Radio Host. Best-selling Author. She sings. She dances. Is there anything that she doesn't do?

I could have listened to Adrienne for hours, as she talked about her life and her love of writing at a recent Independent Writers of Southern California meeting (IWOSC). She started her career on Broadway with “Fiddler on the Roof.” Besides being on the TV series “Maude,” Adrienne starred in “The Fog,” “Escape from New York,” and “Swamp Thing” to name a few. Recently, she was on “Argo.” Besides her best-selling memoir “There Are Worse Things I Could Do, she also wrote “Vampyres of Hollywood,” and “Love Bites.” Stay tuned for the release of her third book.

But did you know?? Adrienne’s favorite food is grapefruit juice? She could live on it and drinks four cups a day! Health choice! It’s loaded with vitamin C and potassium. She loves to walk miles and miles down city streets. When she’s on location for a film, she likes working out on the machines and weights at the hotel gym. Great way to stay fit and healthy!

It was a pleasure to meet such a beautiful, talented, and gracious multi-talented star.

Lose Weight with Ruth: Are You Drinking Your Calories?

Lose Weight with Ruth: Are You Drinking Your Calories?: Thirsty? To lose weight, don't drink your calories. Are you drinking 8 glasses of water a day? The Food Is My...

Are You Drinking Your Calories?

Thirsty? To lose weight, don't drink your calories.

Are you drinking 8 glasses of water a day?

The Food Is My Friend Diet by Ruth Frechman - Day 24 Chug-a-Lug Drink Up!

Staying hydrated is important. Just being a little dehydrated can make you feel tired. Don't drink your calories. Is eight glasses of water enough? Check out Day 24 of The Food Is My Friend Diet to make sure that you are drinking enough fluids.

Lose Weight with Ruth: Nothing's Better than Freshly Baked Bread

Lose Weight with Ruth: Nothing's Better than Freshly Baked Bread: Since I like quick and easy, I was intrigued when I saw fellow registered dietitian nutritionist, Maggie Green&#...