5 Things About: Healthy Weight Loss


Updated 08/19/07 1:37 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

5 Things About: Healthy Weight Loss

I have received many questions recently about healthy ways to lose weight and I would like to preface this list of 5 things by saying fad diets and crazy fasts are not the way to go. To lose weight you need to be in a caloric deficit, meaning you consume fewer calories than you are expending. Think of it like this: Calories in needs to be less than calories going out. It really is pretty Read more

Battle PMS With These Foods


Updated 03/12/12 4:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Foods For Fighting PMS

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Are you plagued with period pain, fatigue, or other symptoms that turn you into a zombie for the week? Get relief by upgrading your diet. Here, experts share the foods that can boost energy, beat cramps, banish moodiness, and more. Iron-Fortified Whole-Grain Cereal Many women, especially those who consume Read more

Eating Tips From The Bigger Loser's Former Nutritionist


Updated 02/28/12 3:52 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Dieting Tips From The Biggest Loser Nutritionist

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! When Cheryl Forberg — registered dietitian, James Beard award-winning chef, and creator of The Biggest Loser meal plan — signed onto the show for its first season, she was shocked at the contestants' states of health. "Most of what I did was not on camera; at the beginning of every season, the applicant Read more

Is the HCG Diet Safe?


Updated 12/15/11 9:23 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Is the HCG Diet Safe?

Have you been convinced by the constant barrage of HCG diet testimonials? The diet has recently become the talk of the Internet, even though it was developed over 60 years ago. The HCG diet claims this: HCG (or human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone found in pregnant women, is supposedly responsible for releasing stored fat to feed the baby in utero. By restricting your caloric intake while Read more

5 Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working


Updated 11/24/11 4:54 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Why You Are Still Gaining Weight

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Have you been working out consistently for months (maybe even years) and yet the scale is creeping up? Here are five ways your workout could be keeping you from losing weight, and what our experts recommend to start shedding pounds again: 1. Your workout routine is making you eat too much. Is your workout causing you to Read more

Calories and the Weight Loss Formula


Updated 01/13/12 12:35 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

What Does Calorie Deficit Mean?

Whether we're burning calories by sweating it out at the gym or resisting the call of the cupcakes, calories definitely affect our waistlines. Understanding the fundamentals of calories is about more than just reaching for the low-cal option. If you're watching your weight or looking to lose some, here's what you need to know about calories to keep you going. What's a Calorie? A calorie is just Read more

Rita Wilson on Her Weight Loss Journey and Working With Jillian Michaels


Updated 02/23/11 9:47 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rita Wilson on Losing Weight With Jillian Michaels

Rita Wilson opens up about her weight loss journey in the March issue of Harper's Bazaar, and in the first person chronicle, describes what prompted her to reach out to trainer Jillian Michaels. The actress, 54, describes putting on the "the freshman 15 at 53" and what it took to get it off. On why she sought help: "My comfort food had now become . . . uncomfortable . . . It was time to get into Read more

A Day in the Life of Lee Schrager


Updated 08/22/11 1:28 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Lee Schrager Daily Life

Lee Schrager is the mastermind behind the nation's biggest food events, including the upcoming New York City Wine and Food Festival. Here's what he did on Saturday, Aug. 20. 6:00 a.m.: I was up and ready for the day in East Hampton, waiting for my yoga instructor to begin our morning class. I’ve been doing yoga at the house for the last three Summers with Corey, who is the ex-boyfriend of my Read more

Did You Buy a Wedding Dress Smaller Than Your Real Size?


Updated 07/07/11 1:04 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Kim Kardashian's Wedding Fitness and Diet Plans

Kim Kardashian is on a wedding diet and fitness plan, and she's enlisted the help of celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson to help her fit into her wedding dress, according to OK Magazine. The magazine says that Kim is hoping to drop a few dress sizes before her upcoming wedding to Kris Humphries, and is on a serious mission to make that happen. According to the magazine's source, in order to fit into Read more

DrSugar Answers: Dieting and Calories


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Medical Answers About Dieting and Calorie Restriction For Weight Loss

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health related questions. Dear DrSugar, I am trying to lose weight by dieting and know I should eat fewer calories than I am burning daily. I am wondering how big the calorie deficit should be to still be safe. I am trying to exercise (using the elliptical) a couple of days of week for at least a half an hour. Also what is the minimum amount of Read more