Lea Michele Covers Women's Health: "I'm the Only Girl in My High School Class Not to Get a Nose Job"


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Lea Michele Covers Women's Health: Being Vegan, Rock Climbing, and Nose Jobs

If you're like me then you can't wait to tune in to tomorrow's episode of Glee, "Theatricality," to see Rachel (played by Lea Michele) do her best Gaga impersonation. In real life, Lea looks amazing on the June 2010 cover of Women's Health — she even goes indoor rock climbing during her interview! Inside, Lea opens up about her career, family, and what it's like to be a part of such a widely Read more

Glee's Lea Michele Turns to Injections


Updated 10/02/10 5:59 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 comments

Lea Michele Injects B12 and Eats Fish, According to ASOS Magazine

If you're like me, then you can't wait to tune in to tonight's episode of Glee, "Laryngitis," to see Rachel (played by Lea Michele) go into panic mode after losing her voice. Lea has mentioned her  vegan diet in the past — crediting it for her boundless energy — but a new interview in the UK mag ASOS reveals that the "macrobiotic vegan" actress is making the move away from veganism by Read more

Kim Kardashian Slims Down With a Macrobiotic Diet


Updated 04/15/09 11:35 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 59 comments

Kim Kardashian Slims Down With a Macrobiotic Diet

Kim Kardashian has been on a health kick recently, eating better and upping her workouts. In a recent issue of Us Weekly, this E! reality star explained how she slimmed down from a size 6 to a size 2 (not that she needed to) for filming her three-part fitness DVD series titled Fit in Your Jeans by Friday ($15 each). Kim hasn't always been a fan of the gym — she loves her feminine curves. She Read more

What Is Twig Tea, Anyway?


Updated 02/09/12 4:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Is Twig Tea?

Alicia Silverstone claims that twig tea, also called kukicha, cures just about everything. And we've been noticing it appearing in more and more stores (we also saw it a few times at the Fancy Food Show). But what's the deal with all of the hype? Twig tea is essentially a Japanese blend of the tough stems, stalks, and twigs from the Camellia sinensis plant. These bits usually get discarded, but Read more

Top 10 Signs You're a Health Nut


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 20 comments

Top 10 Signs You're a Health Nut

Being healthy and taking care of my body is my top priority, and I'm sure you can relate. I exercise regularly, wear my helmet when biking, say no to drugs, drink moderately, and always wear sunscreen. I'm also quite the health nut when it comes to my diet. Are you? Here are 10 signs you are unmistakably a bona fide health nut. You've tried going vegetarian, vegan, raw, or macrobiotic at least Read more

Get the Bod: Toni Collette


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Fitness and Diet Regimen of Actress Toni Collette

At this year's Golden Globes, Toni Collette received a statue to match her dress for her work in the Showtime series United States of Tara. Although some people questioned her victory, I was stoked. I've loved Toni since seeing her way back when in Muriel's Wedding, a role that she gained 40 pounds for. I'm not going to lie — when I first saw Toni at the Golden Globes, I was a bit concerned. Read more

Do You Think Madonna Is Obsessed With Being Fit?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 32 comments

Is Madonna Obsessed With Being Fit?

When you look at Madonna, her devotion to exercise jumps out at you: the woman is buff. But is her love for fitness bordering on fanatical? The  pop star has reportedly injected vitamins, she's purchased a £6 million house near her London home and turned it into a gym, and fired trainer Tracy Anderson because she wouldn't accompany her on the last leg of her tour. She also follows a strict Read more

If It's Good Enough for Madonna . . .


Updated 02/03/12 7:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

If It's Good Enough for Madonna . . .

Then it's good enough for us. Madonna and other celebs have gotten on the yoga bus. But why yoga? Madonna was introduced to yoga by Sting, who invited her to sit in on a session with yoga guru Danny Paradise. She was hooked. Paradise taught Madonna the practice of Ashtanga yoga. It's physically strenuous, and requires discipline and consistency, which she learned from dancing all those Read more