What Does 300 Calories Look Like?


Updated 04/01/08 4:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

What Does 300 Calories Look Like?

I've showed you what 200 calories looks like, and I've showed you how you can burn 200 calories, but check out this video. It shows what 300 calorie meals look like. If you're watching your calories, it's great to see visuals, since 300 calories can be a lot or a small amount of food. I'm in no way saying that your meals should only be 300 calories, but it's a great starting point. You can always Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: A Different Circuit Workout For Every Day of the Week


Updated 05/22/12 12:03 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Different Circuit Workouts to Do at Home

17 boredom-busting circuit workouts to do anywhere — Peanut Butter Fingers Editor tested and approved: the best sports bras on the market — Vital Juice 10 nutrient-filled cereals to start your day with — Daily Spark A visit to the Reebok headquarters — Fit Bottomed Girls Paula Deen drops 30 pounds; see what healthy swaps got her there — Fit Celeb Have your bread and eat it too! Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Miranda Kerr Talks Healthy Snacks and Going Organic


Updated 05/16/12 10:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Interview With Miranda Kerr About Eating Organic

Working out, organic baby food, and more: get the dish on Miranda Kerr — Fit Celeb A rock-climbing gym in your house? You betcha! — Houzz Learn how a little stretch can improve your life — Real Simple Mice get slimmer and sexier from eating yogurt. What about humans? — Self How Smash's Katharine McPhee stays in Broadway-worthy shape — Fitness The lunch bell is calling! 10 sandwiches Read more

Things to Never Do While on a Short-Distance Run


Updated 04/25/12 8:02 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Short Distance Running Tips

With last week's Boston Marathon kicking off marathon season, there's been a lot of talk about how to tackle long-distance runs and how to recover from an endurance run once it's over. All great advice, but for many of us, a 30- to 40-minute run is all we want to handle. For all you short-distance runners out there, here's a list of things to never do during your workout. Skip the warmup: Even Read more

Your 30-Minute Run Earns These Summer Treats


Updated 06/08/11 12:56 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

What 300 calories of Summer Foods Look Like

You got up early, grabbed a quick snack, slipped on your sports bra, and headed out for a half-hour run. You burned a whopping 295 calories! Check out the list below to see what Summer treats you can feel good about indulging in after your awesome workout. Half cup of Ben & Jerry's Vanilla Ice Cream: 230 calories One cup Haagen-Dazs Raspberry Sorbet: 240 calories Medium Dunkin' Donuts Read more

5 Indulgent Fast-Food Frozen Treats Under 300 Calories


Updated 02/06/12 2:49 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Fast-Food Frozen Desserts Under 300 Calories

The frozen yogurt trend has given us so many more options than calorie-rich ice cream, but sometimes you get the kind of craving that only a cheap fast-food frozen dessert can fix. Calorie-wise, a soft-serve cone is usually the best option (a reduced fat vanilla ice cream cone at McDonald's, for example, is 150 calories and 3.5 grams of fat). If you're looking for something more indulgent, Read more

The 300-Calorie-Burning Wogging Workout


Updated 03/18/12 4:25 PM · Posted by · 16 comments

The 300-Calorie-Burning Wogging Workout

Last Fall, I was all about the running, and would have been all over the 500-calorie-burning treadmill running workout. But now that I'm prego, doing sprint intervals at 7.5 mph is just not happening. Instead of running, wogging is more my speed — walking with jogging intervals. It's not only great for those expecting, but a perfect lower impact workout if you're a beginner, or have always run, Read more

3 Ways Apples Can Help You Lose Weight


Updated 04/11/12 1:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Apples Help With Weight Loss

An apple a day may or may not keep the doctor away, but it sure can help you see results on the scale. Make these apple-inspired choices throughout your day and see how this fruit can help you lose weight. Breakfast: Low-Calorie Swap Oatmeal for breakfast is an excellent choice. You can sweeten your bowl of oats with maple syrup (one eighth of a cup is 100 calories) or pour on four times as much Read more

The 3 Weight-Loss Strategies That Actually Work


Updated 04/11/12 2:18 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Weight-Loss Strategies That Work

A recent study from the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that there are tried-and-true strategies to losing weight — and yes, they are exactly what you expect. The report tracked 4,000 obese adults for one year to see what worked and what didn't on their quest to lose weight. After a year, 40 percent of those on the study had lost over five percent of their weight, and 20 Read more

Do You Eat Meat? Ask Yourself These Important Questions


Updated 03/25/12 8:28 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Healthy Eating Tips For Meat Eaters

The majority of the US population include beef, poultry, or fish in their diet, which can be excellent sources of protein, vitamin B12, omega-3s, iron, and other essential nutrients. There's definitely a healthy and a not-so-healthy way to eat meat, so ask yourself these important questions to ensure your steak, grilled chicken, and tuna fish sandwich are doing your body good. Am I Getting Read more