FitSugar -- Healthy, happy you.
Healthy, happy you.
-
Speak Up: Healthy Foods You Force Yourself to Eat
You probably have a list of foods you try to avoid because you know they're not good for you (or your waistline). Wouldn't our lives would be much easier if the foods that were healthy for us were the decadent and savory foods we craved? Imagine lusting for steamed broccoli instead of a slice of cho …
-
Oprah on Food Abuse
By now you've probably heard about Oprah's 40 pound weight gain. She's been extremely open and honest about "falling off the health wagon" and is back to the weighing the dreaded 2-0-0. Her thyroid problem is not the cause of the weight gain or simply over eating. Oprah abused food. When she couldn' …
-
Fit Tip: It's Not "All or Nothing"
It's New Year's Resolution time, and for many of you, "getting fit" tops your list. It may be frustrating if you want to start a consistent exercise routine, but realistically know you don't have much time to cram those much needed workouts into your schedule. So you may say, "Well, just forget it. …
-
Get the Bod: Tori Spelling Post-Pregnancy
After seeing photos of Jessica Alba's rockin' body just two months after she gave birth, Tori Spelling's initial reaction was disbelief that she, too, would be able to quickly bounce back to her pre-pregnancy weight. Tori had gained 50 pounds during her second pregnancy, and after giving birth just …
-
Why Do You Drink Green Tea?
Green tea must currently be the most studied beverage on the planet. Another group of studies just came out showing that the brew reduces the brain plaque buildup that can lead to Alzheimer's. Green tea, with its high antioxidant count, also helps ward off certain cancers, helps fight HIV, protects …
-
You Asked: Daily Dose of (Real) Sugar?
Hi Fit, I have been keeping a food journal as part of my weigh loss efforts, and have been tracking what I eat, portions, and nutritional balance. However, there is one thing that I am lost about: sugar intake. Every day I look through what I've eaten and see what I need to eat more of and eat less …
-
CelebStyle Giveaway: Win the Jennifer Meyer Necklaces Jennifer Aniston Wore in Marley and Me!
There's a lot to love about Marley & Me, but when Jennifer Aniston was on-screen we couldn't take our eyes off her gorgeous necklace. Designed by Aniston's great real life friend, the Jennifer Meyer jewelry worked perfectly with her cute and casual wardrobe. Meyer's designs would be an amazing …
-
Fact or Fiction: Fitness Myths
There are many myths floating around out there about fitness and weight loss. With many of you making New Year's resolutions to get in shape, take this little quiz to get the facts straight. Source read more
-
5 Fit Food Trends For 2009
Dining out has been known to sabotage many waistlines, so I was more than happy to discover that several of the predicted restaurant trends for 2009 may help us control our calorie intake while eating out. The American Culinary Federation surveyed 1,600 chefs for their take on what we'll see more of …
-
Winterize Your Running: Studded Sneakers
Icy roads and sidewalks are the Winter runner's nemesis. Slick surfaces translate into slips and falls, which can lead to injuries, so you need sneakers with added traction for slippery situations. Runner's World has created a cool and cheap solution: Screw Shoes. The concept is similar to studded t …
-
Diet, Not Exercise, Needed to Battle Obesity?
Everyone is looking for a cure to end the obesity epidemic, and the conclusion of a new study performed by Loyola University Health System indicates our attempts might be off the mark. They found that diet alone, rather than coupled with physical activity, was key to maintaining a healthy weight. …
-
Another Reason to Quit Smoking: Third-Hand Smoke
I've heard of first-hand smoke, the smoke you inhale directly from a tobacco product, and there's also second-hand smoke, the smoke that is given off by the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar. Now research shows there's another type of smoke that can cause harm third-hand smoke. It's the i …
-
The Truth Behind Exercising at Home
One simple way to fit exercise into your busy week is to work out at home, and if you have an elliptical or a treadmill even better. In reality though, it is not that simple. Just living in the same house as a cardio machine or being in the same room as a set of dumbbells does not guarantee you wil …
-
Patrick Swayze Remaining Positive But Realistic About Cancer
Dirty Dancing star, Patrick Swayze, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year. Though he's outlived his early bleak prognosis, Swayze refuses to give up. Patrick realizes his days are running out but hopes he has at least two years left and is hoping that doctors will find a cure in that time f …
-
The Lowdown on Detox Products
Stepping on the heels of yesterday's news that Gwyneth Paltrow is, yet again, doing a New Year's detox, there's a report claiming that products promoted as detoxifying agents lack meaningful evidence. The Oxford English Dictionary defines detox as the removal of toxic substances or qualities, yet no …
-
Another Reason to Exercise: Be Happier at Work
There are so many reasons to exercise, from deeper sleep to boosting your immune system, but I have a few more work-related reasons to add the list. Exercising before or during your workday will improve your productivity. Adding workouts to your workweek doesn't just help your boss; exercising on a …
-
How Often Do You Exercise at Home?
There are many benefits to working out at home. With your own home gym, you never have to wait in line to use your equipment, it's conveniently open 24 hours a day, you don't have to waste time in the car getting to it, you don't have to worry about strangers' germs, and you're in charge of the TV. …
-
DrSugar Answers: Menstrual Fatigue and Exercise?
DrSugar is in the house and answering your questions. Hi Dr. Sugar, Last year I was busy training for my first triathlon, a half marathon, and cycling a lot for fun. Toward the end of my training, I would become extremely fatigued and often just pass out after work randomly a few days here and th …
-
Work It at Home: Just You and a Deck of Cards
Mixing up your fitness routine keeps boredom at bay, and I have a total body workout that is all about variety. This at-home workout will have you sweating in no time and it's always challenging. All you need to get started is a deck of cards, so dig yours out of the junk drawer and get your move on …
-
Quiz: Enlightening Food Comparisons
They say you can't compare apples and oranges, but sometimes the only way to understand the dangers of certain treats are by comparison. Test your food knowledge with a few simple comparisons below. Source read more
FitSugar -- Healthy, happy you.
