Tips to Drag You Out of the Dark Morning Bed


Updated 11/05/10 5:35 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tips to Get Out of Bed on Dark Mornings

I don't know about you, but these dark Fall mornings are making it tough for me to climb out of bed. When I should be at the gym getting my workout on, I'm hiding under the sheets waiting for the sun to pluck me from my slumber. With daylight saving ending this weekend things should get a bit easier, but I know I've still got a battle ahead of me. I'm pulling out all the stops with these tips and Read more

Not a Morning Person? Try This . . .


Updated 10/14/11 11:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 26 comments

Tips to Help You Wake Up Naturally

That morning boost of caffeine might be a hoax, but that's not stopping the majority of people from chugging a cup of joe first thing to jump-start their brains. If you're hooked on your morning cup of coffee, why not try these drug-free techniques? Sleep with your window shades open: Even if the sun is shining outside, you'll have no idea if you're sleeping in cave-like darkness. Keep your Read more

How Many Times Do You Hit the Snooze Button?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 comments

Sleeping and Hitting the Snooze Button

I'm one of those people who could sleep nine hours a night and still be tired in the morning — I just love to sleep! When my alarm goes off, I'm so groggy that I can't even think about waking up, so I usually set it early so I can snooze a couple times and catch an extra 20 minutes of shut-eye. What about you? How Many Times Do You Hit the Snooze Button? Zero — As soon as my Read more

Wake Up and Work Out


Updated 07/17/10 9:44 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

How to Wake Up Early to Exercise in the Morning

When your alarm goes off in the morning, do you curse its very existence and hit the snooze button eight times before you actually pull yourself out of bed? If you're not a morning person, there's no way you could begin to understand how other people can wake up early and fit in an hour workout before getting ready and heading off to work. Yes, some people are just naturally perky in the morning Read more

Dear Poll: Are You a Morning Person?


Updated 04/21/08 12:34 PM · Posted by · 42 comments

Dear Poll: Are You a Morning Person?

Though I occasionally have to hit the snooze button, I’m pretty good about getting up in the morning. I love having a few minutes to myself before I start getting ready to clear my mind and enjoy that perfect morning sunshine. But for some people, there's just nothing enjoyable about early morning, except sleeping! Which category do you fall under? Source Dear Poll: Are You a Morning Read more

Not a Morning Person? Try Flowers


Updated 02/02/08 8:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Not a Morning Person? Try Flowers

Are you a morning person? Well, if you are always amazed at how your best friend can head to the gym bright and early each morning while you can't even form a sentence until after 8 a.m., then probably not. However, you may be looking for a trick to help change your unpleasant morning ways. A recent study from Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital confirmed that non morning people Read more

Do You Consider Yourself a Morning Person?


Updated 07/28/08 9:25 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 31 comments

Do You Consider Yourself a Morning Person?

A recent Gallup poll found that the majority of American adults feel their best, on a typical day, between the hours of 5:00 am and 11:59 am, making them "morning people." Mornings definitely have their merits, and some people find that it is the best time to schedule and stick to a workout. Others, would never classify themselves as morning people. How about you... Source Do You Read more

Cranky in the Morning?


Updated 08/15/07 11:44 PM · Posted by · 25 comments

Cranky in the Morning?

I am a morning person, but not everyone is. Many of my friends hit snooze until that last possible second and then drag themselves out of bed. Does this sound like you? If so, besides your morning cup of coffee, give these techniques a try. Sleep with your window shades open: Even if the sun is shining outside, you'll have no idea if you are sleeping in cave-like darkness. If you keep your Read more

In Her Shoes: April Beyer, Matchmaker and Relationship Coach


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April Beyer Talks About Being a Matchmaker and Relationship Coach

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, April Beyer, expert relationship coach and matchmaker, gives SavvySugar an insider's look into her unique career. Helping men and women find lasting relationships for almost 14 years, she is the founder and president of Beyer & Company, a matchmaking and relationship consulting firm. She's frequently interviewed and has been seen on Dr. Phil, 20/20, and Good Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Karl Lagerfeld Calls Adele Fat


Updated 02/11/12 11:05 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Karl Lagerfeld Calls Adele Fat

Karl Lagerfeld stirs the pot, calls Adele "a little too fat" — Fit Celeb 10 ways to make February fit and fantastic — The Fitnessista Shoulders, arms, and more: a complete upper body workout — Peanut Butter Fingers How to become stronger without putting on extra weight — Bicycling Make this: vegan pumpkin seed guacamole — Healthy Happy Life How to turn yourself into a morning person Read more