Fit For November: FitSugar Must Haves


Updated 11/03/08 11:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Fit For November: FitSugar Must Haves

For me, November marks the beginning of the holiday season. I love Thanksgiving, but admit I find all the celebrating of the season a little stressful. Even as the month turns darker and cooler, I have it helpful to focus on my health. Check out my must haves to help you stay healthy and happy this month. Source Read more

Are Your Birth Control Pills Safe?


Updated 02/02/12 9:13 AM · Posted by Shape · 4 comments

Are Your Birth Control Pills Safe?

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Last year during my annual exam, when I complained to my doctor about my terrible PMS, she was quick to pull out her pad and give me a prescription for the birth control pill Yaz. "You're going to love this," she said. "All of my patients that are on it think it's the best. It's even helped Read more

5 Ways to Banish Postholiday Bloating


Updated 01/11/12 4:05 AM · Posted by Self · 0 comments

How to Beat Bloating After the Holidays

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Feeling sluggish after the busy holiday season? You're not alone. According to a recent study in The New England Journal of Medicine, the average American gains a pound between November and January. But rather than wallow in the aftermath of too many cocktails and Christmas cookies, we turned to fitness expert Angela Read more

Alessandra Ambrosio and Lily Aldridge Rock Bikinis For a New VS Campaign


Updated 01/06/12 4:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Alessandra Ambrosio Lily Aldridge Bikini VS Swim Pictures

Alessandra Ambrosio and Lily Aldridge are both moms-to-be, but they had no trace of growing baby bumps in these new Victoria's Secret images. The girls, along with fellow Angels Candice Swanepoel, Jasmine Tookes, and Edita Vilkevièiûtë, were photographed for the new swim catalog by Greg Kadel on Bora Bora last year. Lily and Alessandra are the latest Angels to announce their pregnancies. Last Read more

Gear Review: Motorola's MotoACTV Fitness Tracker


Updated 12/27/11 6:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Motorola MOTOACTV Review

Is getting fit one of your New Year's resolutions for the coming year? Whether you're just diving into a new regimen or need a better way to track your workouts, you'll love the new MotoACTV fitness tracker from Motorola. Released in November, the MotoACTV promises to be your constant fitness companion, and with good reason. It can track calories burned, pace, speed, steps taken, and GPS route Read more

Fit's Hits: Healthy Cooking, Marathon Nutrition, and Gifts For Yogis


Updated 11/18/11 4:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best FitSugar Stories For Week of November 14-18, 2011

Healthy one-pot meals to excuse-proof your home cooking. If you're looking to drop pounds, don't ditch these foods. We found it: the perfect temperature for a refreshing night's sleep. Marathoner Ryan Hall gives nutrition advice for before, during, and after racing. Fifteen options to find the perfect gift for the yogi in your life. Try these everyday habits to prevent workplace weight gain. Read more

Experts Say This Is the Most Effective At-Home Workout


Updated 11/17/11 10:37 AM · Posted by Self · 7 comments

Why P90X Is So Effective

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Between infomercial-style ads for Pajama Pants and Ab Rollers, perhaps you've seen advertisements for P90X DVDs.  Or maybe you have a friend who suddenly looked a bit more taut and toned, who casually referenced the muscle confusion-based fitness craze. The point is P90X is undeniably a major exercise movement.  Read more

A Water Bottle Makes a Perfect Gift


Updated 11/09/11 11:24 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reusable Water Bottles Make Great Gifts

I can't believe stores are already putting up holiday lights and decorations. It may seem crazy to think about in November, but getting a jump start on gifts for your family, friends, and co-workers is one way to enjoy a stress-free holiday. If you don't know what to get the person who has everything, how about a reusable water bottle? They're good for the planet because they reduce plastic Read more

Bumpers Are Officially Bumped


Posted by LilSugar · 4 comments

New Crib Safety Guidelines

Bumpers begone! The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated their sleep guidelines, officially advocating against the use of crib bumpers for the first time. According to the new findings, bumper pads unequivocally should not be used in cribs because the pads don't prevent injuries, but can cause suffocation, strangulation, or entrapment. Bumpers have been falling out of favor within the Read more

ShopStyle Cotton Look Book Challenge Official Rules


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ShopStyle Cotton Look Book Challenge  Official Rules

ShopStyle Cotton Look Book Challenge Official Rules NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID IN PUERTO RICO, RHODE ISLAND, ALL U.S. TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS AND ALL OVERSEAS MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. A POPSUGAR NETWORK REGISTRATION IF REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ENTER THIS PROMOTION. BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE POPSUGAR NETWORK IS FREE. THIS PROMOTION IS NOT Read more