PMS Chocolate: Why Didn't I Think of That?


Updated 08/19/07 12:33 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

PMS Chocolate: Why Didn't I Think of That?

What is one thing that most women crave when it is that time of the month? Quite simply: Chocolate. A company in Canada has caught on to this idea and created the SmartChocolate PMS Bar, which is a rice crisp chocolate bar that is infused with natural botanicals to help relieve both the physical and the emotional symptoms of PMS. What's more? One mini bar only has 70 calories. Sounds to good to Read more

4 Ways to Fight PMS


Updated 10/28/11 2:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Fight PMS Symptoms

Most women experience some form of PMS every month, ranging from a slight irritability to full-blown moodiness. And while we can't prevent all symptoms from occurring, there are some important lifestyle changes we can make to make the most of that time of the month. Here are four ways to combat PMS. Change your diet: Many times, experiencing harsh PMS symptoms can be attributed to what you've Read more

Smarter Snacking: Cut Candy to Cut Calories


Updated 05/12/11 9:40 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Cutting Candy and Snacks Helps You Eat Fewer Calories

I am a fan of snacking but also know that mindless snacking is enemy number one when trying to drop pounds or maintain a healthy weight. There are many tricks to keeping your munchies confined to reasonable portions: not eating chips directly out of the bag, not snacking while watching TV, setting snack times, etc. Here's a new trick to add to your arsenal for fighting unwanted calories: cut your Read more

Fit's Hits: From Vegan Desserts to Boxing With Cara Castronuova


Updated 05/14/11 1:16 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

10 Vegan Dessert Ideas

Try desserts sans butter and eggs with these vegan treats. P90X has some celebrity fans from Pink to Sheryl Crow and more. Watching your caloric intake? Here are fives foods that will keep you feeling full. Lean how many calories you're burning different yoga classes. Say cheese! Go ahead and guess the calories in popular cheeses. Being firstborn means you might have some disadvantages on the Read more

A Reader Asks: How Do You Tame the PMS Monster?


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Deal With PMS Symptoms

FitSugar reader WarmnessOnTheSoul needs your help: her PMS is making it even harder to stay on her new diet and exercise plan. She posted her question in our Weight Loss Support group. OK ladies, I need some support/advice. I've been on a diet program for about a week, eating healthy, exercising every day, feeling great — until Mother Nature decided to attack! I've been completely sluggish, Read more