Holiday Diet Tip: Don't Skip Breakfast Before a Big Dinner


Updated 01/14/09 7:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Holiday Diet Tip: Don't Skip Breakfast Before a Big Dinner

Christmas is almost here, and many of you are gearing up for gifts, time with the fam, and that enormous Christmas dinner. It may seem like a great idea to forgo breakfast to save room for your decadent evening meal, but it's not a good strategy for a few reasons. Not only will you feel exhausted and too crabby to socialize, but avoiding breakfast will also slow down your metabolism. To Read more

Office Weight-Loss Tip: Set Up an Eating Schedule


Updated 05/16/12 11:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Office Eating Schedule For Weight Loss

Busy nine-to-fivers have schedules that don't leave much wiggle room for anything but work. Getting wrapped up in a project often leads to skipped snacks and meals. A growling stomach, headache, and fuzzy brain make you realize you should have eaten lunch an hour ago, and since you're famished, you reach for the first (and probably not-so-healthy) food you can get your hungry hands on. Prevent Read more

Ice, Ice Baby: Creative and Healthy Ways to Use Your Ice Tray in the Kitchen


Updated 05/16/12 11:07 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Cook With Ice Trays

Eating healthy is no easy feat — it usually requires a little more time in both planning and preparation. But did you know that a simple ice tray can make healthy living a breeze? From smarter snacking to a good-for-you breakfast, keep reading for creative and healthy ways to use your everyday ice tray. Smoothies A smoothie makes a healthy on-the-go breakfast, but sometimes life is so Read more

4 Ways to Lose Weight Before Noon


Updated 05/03/12 1:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Morning Weight-Loss Tips

With bikini season coming up, many of us are trying to lose those last stubborn pounds. Here are four things you can do before lunchtime to increase your calorie burn. Eat first thing in the morning: Skipping breakfast may seem like a great way to save calories, but your body actually holds onto fat because it's being starved. Make sure to eat breakfast each morning to jump-start your Read more

3 Ways Cottage Cheese Can Help You Lose Weight


Updated 04/30/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cottage Cheese Helps Weight Loss

In order to lose weight, eating low-calorie protein is a must. Protein offers sustained energy, satiates your hunger, and curbs sugar cravings. After you eat a protein-packed food, you feel so satisfied you don't have the urge to reach for extra bites, and this translates to weight loss. Choosing low-calorie, low-fat protein sources is a must and while Greek yogurt has gained a lot of Read more

6 Dieting Rules You'll Love to Follow


Updated 04/30/12 12:53 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Enjoy Being on a Diet

Don't eat this, stay away from that — following a diet can seem like a total killjoy. If you're feeling depressed about how restrictive your diet is, here are some proven weight-loss rules you'll welcome with open arms. Dig into a big breakfast: Skipping breakfast to save calories? That's a big mistake because eating breakfast actually jump-starts your metabolism. Your first meal of the day Read more

5 Simple Tips to Keep the Spark Alive After Moving in Together


Updated 04/09/12 3:34 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Keep the Spark Alive in a Relationship

When a relationship shifts into the living-together phase, it can be difficult to maintain the exciting spark that exists in the beginning. There's a tendency to treat each other as roommates instead of romantic partners, but a few simple tweaks to your everyday routine can help to amp up the chemistry and strengthen your bond. Worried that you might get a little too comfortable with each other? Read more

3 Ways to Indulge Your Sweet Tooth Without Blowing Your Diet


Updated 03/23/12 9:27 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Blowing Your Diet

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Amy Ahlberg, Prevention You already know that a too-strict eating plan can backfire, resulting in a blowout binge or, worse, throwing you off the wagon altogether. But when it comes to allowing yourself a little leeway, moderation is key. But what does "moderation" even mean? For gourmands, a cheeseburger a week Read more

From the Community: Dr. Oz’s Top 10 Healthy Eating Musts


Updated 03/13/12 10:49 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Eating Tips From Dr. Oz

FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV posted these healthy eating tips from Dr. Oz in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. In honor of National Nutrition month, we asked Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon, author, and host of the Dr. Oz Show, to share with us his top 10 musts when it comes to eating for better health, weight loss, and overall wellness. We were surprised to learn a few of these! 1) Read more

Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Morning Workout


Updated 02/09/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Morning Exercise Mistakes and Fixes

If you work or go to school full time, getting your sweat on in the wee hours of the morn is probably the only time you can fit it in. Kudos to you for resisting the urge to hit the snooze button and skip out. Make setting your alarm and pulling yourself out of bed worth all the effort and avoid these morning exercise mistakes. Not eating: It's super early, but you need to eat in order to fuel Read more