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

Whether you're hoping to get ahead at work or just trying to build healthy relationships, it's important to understand how your boss works — what she appreciates, what she respects, and what she can't stand. Create a strong connection with your manager and avoid irritating her by steering clear of these 15 ways to annoy your boss: Arrive late, coffee in hand. If you waltz into the office 20 Read more

Maybe you've realized that all your meals are built around a slab of meat, or maybe you've read about the benefits of a vegetarian diet, but if you've been feeling like you should lay off the animal protein but don't want to make an entire lifestyle change, you can still benefit from tweaking your diet to eat less meat. Here are four ways to go almost meatless with your diet. Meatless Mondays: Read more

Weekend brunch is one of my favorite meals, but with all the deliciously decadent foods to choose from, like a Belgian waffle smothered in maple syrup and whipped cream, it's easy to overindulge. To avoid having to spend the entire afternoon in a coma on the couch, here are some tips for making your weekend breakfast as healthy as it is satisfying. Load pancake batter with fruit: Mix in at Read more

When it comes to meals, breakfast is the champ. Instead of grabbing a muffin at the coffee shop to fuel your day, give the mealtime the attention it deserves. Here are four don'ts for the most important meal of the day. Don't skip it: Eating breakfast helps jump-start your metabolism after it slows down during your sleep. Not only that, but eating breakfast is an important tool in maintaining Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! I recently embarked on a 16-day adventure through Europe: five nights in Paris, two nights in Milan, two nights in Rome and five nights in London. Sounds expensive, doesn't it? It doesn't have to be. Here are my secrets on how I saved tons of money on this vacation! Rewards Programs. About a year in advance of the trip, I Read more

In order to lose a pound in seven days, you need to cut out or burn 3,500 calories in a week. That's 500 fewer calories a day. If you just can't squeeze in a workout, here's how you can cut those calories out of your diet, a little bit at a time. *This is not a full day's meal plan, but rather examples of where you can cut calories in your daily diet. Breakfast Choose vanilla Greek yogurt (120 Read more

Whether you're signed up for your town's Turkey Trot 5K or a much longer distance (like this weekend's NYC Marathon!), you don't want to do anything on the big day that might cause discomfort while running — or worse, an injury. To ensure your best race, here are mistakes to avoid on race day. Wearing Something New Train in your race-day outfit during the weeks leading up to the race. I'm Read more

Even if your day is so busy you think that skipping lunch or grabbing a calorie-filled snack is the only way to go, you can still salvage even the unhealthiest day to keep you on the right track. No matter what time it is, it's not too late to make a healthy choice, so read on for tips on how to stay energized, healthy, and alert all day! Morning Boost your energy the healthy way — by waking Read more