Find the Food Equivalent of What You Drank


Updated 02/24/09 8:23 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 comments

Website Gives the Food Equivalent of What You Drank Last Night

The first words out of a host's welcoming mouth are often, "What would you like to drink?" with the expectation that you'll be enjoying an alcoholic beverage upon arrival. Indulging in moderation is just fine, but when we're not pouring our own beverages, moderation is a greater challenge. The only beverage that can be measured in exact calories is a bottle of beer, but when we're being served Read more

Save on Eating Out in 2012 With These 12 Realistic Tips!


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Save Money in Restaurants

One of the hardest thing to budget in the past year was eating habits, according to SavvySugar readers. Of course, there is always the simple solution of just eating at home more often, but you can still cut your food bill here and there when you're eating out. We've given you plenty of tips in the past on how to save when eating out so we're rehashing some of the best ones as well as throwing Read more

5 Ways to Beat Dry Eyes


Updated 12/26/11 3:00 PM · Posted by Prevention · 1 comment

5 Ways to Prevent Dry Eyes

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Stay bright-eyed with these simple strategies to stop eye itching and redness By The Editors of Prevention Are You Seeing Red? If you find yourself frequently dealing with the itching and burning of dry eyes, you’re certainly not alone. But allergies, pollution, and an overheated office are not the only causes of Read more

5 Ways You Unintentionally Stress Yourself Out (and How to Relax)


Updated 12/08/11 10:23 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Relax When Stressed

Every time you experience stress, pressure is put on the adrenal glands, which then pump adrenaline into your bloodstream. The thing is, constant stress can lead to problems like chronic fatigue, weight gain, weakened immunity, and a shorter lifespan. The good thing is that the majority of life's daily stresses can be reduced with proper awareness, practice, and discipline. See what little things Read more

The 5 Stages of Breakup Grief


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Stages of Breakup Grief

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. "I think we should break-up." "I don't love you anymore." "We aren't right for each other." Breakups can leave the lovelorn rattled for weeks, months and sometimes even years. But there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Grieving a relationship is not unlike grieving a death. It's a healing process. But one day, you Read more

8 Bad Habits to Kick in Your 20s


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8 Bad Habits to Kick in Your 20s

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We remember those days long ago — or not so long ago — when we thought the only thing standing between us and a great night out was a fake I.D., and the days when every hurt could be soothed with a new pair of shoes. Until now, we’d always chalked those notions up to our own youthful silliness, but it turns out we Read more

How Can I Get Rid of Love Handles?


Updated 11/10/11 4:15 AM · Posted by Shape · 0 comments

How to Get Rid of Love Handles

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to personal trainer and strength coach Joe Dowdell for some help! Q: How can I get rid of love handles? A: There isn't just one secret to losing love handles — it's a combination of factors. It's true that the typical answer of total-body strength training, high-intensity cardio Read more

The Detox Diaries: Can a Cleanse Lead to Healthier Skin?


Updated 02/06/12 5:34 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

Dr. Frank Lipman's Cleanse Detox

Dairy doesn't cause breakouts — or so goes the usual line of dermatological thinking. Except here's the thing: cheese and milk take my skin to Blemish Town like nothing else. If I eat just a smidgen of triple-creme cheese, my complexion pays for it. That's not surprising, according to Dr. Frank Lipman. He's a New York-based integrative doctor who believes that many people are taxing their Read more

Warrior: An Emotional Knockout


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Warrior Movie Review

A lot of sports movies focus on underdogs, and while Warrior is no exception, it offers much more than a tale of athletes facing incredible odds. Brendan (Joel Edgerton) and Tommy Conlon (Tom Hardy) are two estranged brothers who find themselves training for the same mixed martial arts competition with a $5 million dollar prize. After physics teacher Brendan is suspended from his job without pay, Read more

5 Lazy Ways to Flatten Your Belly


Updated 09/05/11 3:10 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

Flatten Your Belly Without Dieting

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! How to get flatter abs without starving or sweating — fast By Diana Kelly Who doesn't want a flat belly, stat? Yet hours of crunches, cardio, and superstrict dieting aren’t realistic — or a whole lot of fun — for many of us. Luckily, it is possible to flatten your belly and look slimmer almost Read more