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Definition: Fad

FabSugar — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:30:33 PDT

Fad

n. Refers to a fashion that becomes popular in a culture relatively quickly, but loses popularity dramatically. Some fads may come back if another generation finds out about it and gets interested in it. Leggings, which first became popular in the 80s, are an example of this.

It is arguable that a fad that remains popular for a significant amount of time typically loses its significance in current popular culture as it evolves and becomes accepted into a society's everyday culture as trends (e.g. television, Internet, music, video games and dances).

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What is your dream winter vacation?

FitSugar — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 04:00:00 PST

Lately I have been thinking about getting out of dodge for a winter vacation.

Flynet

These shots of Cameron really inspire me to head for the waves, but a week skiing could be great too. Ahhh...but it is just a dream for me. What about you -

What is your dream winter vacation? Do you escape the cold or celebrate it?

Can Grapefruit Help Me Lose Weight?

FitSugar — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 03:11:22 PST

The 80's were chock full of fun fads like Duran Duran, leg warmers, and the very popular "Grapefruit Diet."

The diet consisted of no more than 800 calories a day (no wonder people lost weight). You ate grapefruit in the morning, grapefruit in your salad, and even used grapefruit juice in your cocktails (goes great with vodka). This citrus fruit was consumed with as much black coffee as you liked, some daily protein (hard-boiled eggs), and an occasional piece of dry toast. Delish.

Grapefruit was considered a "fat-burning food" that could kick-start your metabolism, but the diet soon became another crazy weight loss fad that faded away like acid washed jeans.

In 2004, one Dr. Fujioka conducted a study on the grapefruit and discovered that people who included grapefruit in their diet actually lost weight. It seems that grapefruit helps reduce insulin levels, which affects blood sugar regulation. Also, grapefruit is high in fiber.

The juice of grapefruit supposedly enhances the fat burning process - but so does exercise, which by the way - is also part of the grapefruit diet.

Fit's Tips: Hmmm, seems to me this diet should have been put to rest with the big hair of the 80's. Adding grapefruit to your diet won't perform miracles. The best way to lose weight - cut back on the number of calories you eat and increase your physical activity.

Check it out - Weird Al Yankovic made a parody of "Zoot Suit Riot," called "Grapefruit Diet." It's hilarious. Want to see the lyrics, then

read more Grapefruit Diet (to the tune of "Zoot Suit Riot" by the Cherry Poppin' Daddies) Who’s that waddlin’ down the street It’s just me ’cause I love to eat Fudge and twinkies and deviled ham Who’s real flabby? yes, I am! Every picture of me’s Gotta be an aerial view Now my doctor tells me There’s just one thing left to do Grapefruit diet (diet!) Throw out the pizza and beer Grapefruit diet (diet!) Oh, get those jelly donuts out of here Grapefruit diet (diet!) Might seem a little sever Grapefruit diet (diet!) I’m gettin’ tired of my big fat rear Blow, fatty! Well, I used to live on chocolate sauce Made sumo wrestlers look like kate moss Walked down an alley and I got stuck I got more rolls than a pastry truck When I’m all done eating I eat a little more When I leave a room First I gotta grease the door Grapefruit diet (diet!) Can’t have another eclair Grapefruit diet (diet!) I gotta decrease my derriere I’m on a grapefruit diet I’m on a grapefruit diet I’m on a grapefruit diet No more pie now No more creme brulee Lay off the gravy And souffle No french fri-yi-yies now No ice cream parfait Mr. cheese nacho Stay away Oh I think I’d sell my soul For a triple patty melt But I need a boomerang When I put on my belt Grapefruit diet (diet!) Lay off the 3 musketeers Grapefruit diet (diet!) Until my big booty disappears Grapefruit diet (diet!) Eat ’em till they’re comin’ out of my ears Grapefruit diet (diet!) ’cause I haven’t seen my feet in years I’m on a grapefruit diet I’m on a grapefruit diet I’m on a grapefruit diet I think I’m about ready for a quarter pounder with extra cheese I need a side order of onion rings And don’t forget to super-size that

A Horse is NOT Just a Horse

FitSugar — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:37:00 PST

Feeling unbalanced and disconnected from your inner self? Who doesn't feel that way these days? Kate Boswoth seems to make time for the horses, but should you?

If going to the derby doesn't sound like your idea of a relaxing trip but you would like to pack your bags for a unique, life-changing experience, then

read more Wyatt Webb, former addict musician turned horse lover and human therapist, can help you. His Equine Experience at Miraval Life in Balance™ resort is a place that people go to find out, in a rather unusual way, what's keeping them so darn unbalanced. Basically the theory is that how you relate to a horse goes back to how you relate to your inner self. For example, if you are overly nice to your horse it may become apparent that for some reason you feel the need to be overly nice to anyone in order to get them to like you. (And all this time you thought you were just being nice to the horse so it wouldn't freak out and kick you in the face!) Sounds a bit quacky, I know. But people swear by it and have life changing experiences with The Equine Experience Class. Miraval claims:

This class offers another opportunity at Miraval for you to discover how to more fully enjoy the present and be conscious of each moment of living, as opposed to merely surviving daily life.

Go here to plan your own equine experience

Guess the Fad Diet!

FitSugar — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 02:37:55 PDT

People are always on the hunt for the latest and greatest diet pill and quick-fix weight-loss program to help them shed pounds quickly. Some show results, others not so much, but in the end, we can all agree that fad diets aren't going anywhere anytime soon. How well do you know your fad diets? Let's find out and see!

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Guess the Fad Exercise Equipment!

FitSugar — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:20:05 PDT

If you thought our Guess the Fad Diet quiz was fun, wait until you take this one! These "As Seen on TV" gizmos will have you hooting and hollering - it's amazing what people will try to help them shed the pounds. Good luck and have fun taking a trip down memory lane.

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5 Tech Must Haves From GeekBeat.tv's Cali Lewis

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:50:36 PST

As host of GeekBeat.tv and tech expert extraordinaire, Cali Lewis spends close to 75 percent of her time on the road. It's fitting that during a recent Macworld panel when asked to name five technology innovations she can't live without, she didn't give a coveted spot on the list to just any fad. Cali's list of life-changing tech is a combination of the practical for someone always on the go and the lifesavers that make mobile work life efficient. Check out her picks below!

Pandora and Spotify - Cali uses each music streaming service equally so she's never without tunes. Discovering new music is Pandora's niche, while she uses Spotify to have on demand music on any device.
Powerbag - Knowing the outlets at an airport or convention center are almost always already in use by someone else desperate for battery juice, Cali has "fallen in love" with the Powerbag solution and charges her gadgets wherever she goes.
The Cloud - The ability to access all your important music, documents, and media files from anywhere just by signing in to a cloud account is a pretty big deal. Never go without a file again!
Tablets - Without the need to carry a heavy laptop around, tablets have reimagined the way people work on the road - and lightened the load.

Check out the one tech advancement Cali can't live without after the jump.

Foodie Friday Link Time

Susi May — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:23:20 PST

Upgrade your French toast to fight belly fat - Prevention
Fill up with fiber and cook with these ingredients - Real Simple
You can detox with food, and here's 50 recipes to help - Self
Treat yourself right and ditch the fad diets for weight loss - Huff Po
Hummus might be healthy, but here's why to skip it pre-workout - Shape
Robert Pattinson enables Kristen's potato-chip cravings - does your man? - The Stir
Fix your cheese fixation with these cheesy nibbles for under 80 calories - Health
Say hello to hemp and the many ways to put it on your plate - Fitnessista
The flip side of anti-obesity campaigns: they might cause eating disorders - Blisstree
Stuck on the road? The healthiest fast-food options out there - Fab Fit Fun

The Lowdown on the Dukan Diet

Leta Shy — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:35:26 PDT

The buzz of the Dukan diet - France's diet du jour - is reaching new heights here in the US, just in time for the book's American debut next week. It's got its list of famous fans. Jennifer Lopez and Gisele Bundchen both reportedly went on the diet to lose their baby weight, and there's speculation that It bride-to-be Kate Middleton is following her mother's Dukan dieting footsteps before walking down the aisle.

By eliminating certain carbs (simple carbs like sugars and starches) from your diet and instead eating low-fat, protein-rich foods, the Dukan diet promises you can jump-start weight loss and maintain it for the rest of your life. The plan does this with a restricted diet divided into four phases, each with its own list of foods you can and can't eat.

Of course, the heavy-on-the-protein diet has doctors worried it's the next Atkins, and with good reason. Want to know what the diet is all about? Read an overview after the break.

SLAPlets Set to Take Over the Silly Bandz Fad This Summer

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:31:26 PDT

Don't say we didn't warn you. Just as Silly Bandz became the jelly bracelets of 2010, SLAPlets ($6) are set to become the slap bracelets of 2011. Yes, this Summer's sure-to-be biggest wrist fad is taking yet another page out of mama's childhood jewelry box, only this time they're made of silicone and don't hurt quite as much!

I distinctly remember my elementary school teachers banning the use of the metal bracelets that start out straight and then curl when they are "slapped" on a wrist, as we spent more time playing with them than watching the blackboard. Today, the 100 percent hypoallergenic silicone bands are quieter and are available in six colors. They come with three SLAPlinxs, or rubber bands, that can be traded, mixed, and added on to create truly unique wrist wear. You know what they say – everything old is new again, just with an added twist!