Has Jillian Michaels Damaged Her Rep by Endorsing Diet Supplements?


Updated 10/17/10 6:47 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 22 comments

Jillian Michaels Endorses QuickStart Diet Supplements

Last week, I received a press release announcing the launch of JumpStart 14 Day Cleanse and Burn, a detox system endorsed by trainer Jillian Michaels. I have to admit that I was a little surprised to see that Jillian was behind a product like this, because I've always felt most cleanses rob your body of essential nutrients. In the press release, Jillian says she developed the product because she Read more

Guess Who Said It?


Updated 12/29/08 10:38 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Guess Who Said It?

When it comes to fasting, this Cadillac Records star says: "It's certainly not for weight loss. For me, it's a spiritual thing. It's getting my brain and my spirit together." Source Read more

Dare to Detox? Sugar Editors Try 3 Popular Juice Cleanses


Updated 05/24/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reviews of Juice Cleanses

Ever wanted to try a juice cleanse? The benefits of going on an all-juice cleanse may be debatable, but that doesn't stop many from trying it out. Take our own Sugar editors; whether it's to detox after an indulgent vacation or just to jump-start a healthier lifestyle, some around here have tried and tested the all-juice diet. Read on to find out more about the pros and cons of three popular Read more

Fit Tip: Keep It Up Long After Summer Ends


Updated 05/23/12 1:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why You Should Stick to Your Summer Diet and Exercise

Last-minute Summer shape-up plans may help you shed pounds and tone fast, but they do involve a lot of hard work and dedication as you race against the warm-weather countdown. So as you ramp up your healthy routine in time to don that bikini, make an even better resolution: stick to your new healthy resolutions, even after the Summer season fades. Whether you're detoxing with a debloating meal Read more

DrSugar Answers: What's the Deal With Losing Water Weight?


Updated 03/28/11 1:16 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 2 comments

What Does It Mean to Lose Water Weight?

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, What does it mean "to only lose water weight"? I hear people say this when talking about fad diets and juice cleanses and that it's a bad thing. I just don't know what it means. —Confused on H20 This is a fantastic question because dieting is so common in today's society and we all hear about "losing Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

3 Reasons to Jazz Up Your Water


Updated 04/26/12 11:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Make Water Taste Better

Drinking enough water during the day is important for everything from fighting fatigue to controlling your appetite, but you could be doing more with those eight glasses a day. Here's why you should jazz up water to make it even better for your body and your taste buds. Essential nutrients: Add flavor and vitamins with cooling cucumber or melon; not only will these fruits help hydrate, but they Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: How Exercise Can Help Your Credit Score


Updated 04/25/12 10:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Exercise Linked to Good Finances

Get rid of debt through exercise? There's a link somewhere in there — LearnVest Banish negative emotions with these hip-opening stretches — Yoga Journal Hungry before dinner? Snacks that won't blow your waistline — Real Simple Eat these 25 superfoods, have better sex — Shape So maybe a detox diet is the key to weight loss . . . — Blisstree Supermodel Elle Macpherson shares her 5 Read more

4 Steps to Wedding-Perfect Skin


Updated 05/02/12 11:27 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

How to Get Perfect Skin For Your Wedding

Whether your nuptials are impending or you have a big event coming up, there's nary a person who doesn't long to show off clear, radiant skin. "Preparing for your wedding day can feel like training for a marathon (or getting ready for a photo shoot) — hours of effort for just a few hours in the spotlight," says Suki Kramer, president and founder of Suki skin care. "But as any bride (or Read more