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10 Simple Fitness Tips

FitSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:30:25 -0800

Time is a precious commodity, especially if you're trying to squeeze fitness into your days. Here are 10 simple fitness tips to help you maximize your workout.
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8 Ways to Start Your Week Off Right

FitSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:30:00 -0800

Though some of us like to do intense workouts on the weekends, for many people, Saturday and Sunday are a time for relaxing and getting out of your fitness routine. It's important to start off Monday on the right foot, so you're on the right track all week. Here are my suggestions for things you can do Sunday night to make sure you're back on track for a healthy Monday morning.

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Ways Your Relationship Is Making You Fat

FitSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:00:18 -0800

Being in a relationship has a lot of perks, but spending all that time with your honey can make you forget to take care of yourself, which can translate to an expanding waistline. If your clothes feel a bit more snug since you started getting serious with that special someone, here are some ways your relationship might be bringing on the pounds.

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Gadgets to Inspire Healthy Eating

FitSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:50:56 -0800

Healthy eating is the foundation of healthy living. If you don't fuel your body with nutritious foods, everyday activities and exercise can both feel like a challenge. Here are some gadgets to make eating the good stuff easier and more exciting.

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Came Down With a Cold? Eat These Foods

FitSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:00:57 -0700

A balanced diet can boost your immune system and prevent you from getting sick, but if you happen to catch a cold or worse, the flu, a healthy diet is essential in helping you recover faster. Here are some foods you should eat when you're sick.

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13 Ways to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

FitSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:22 -0700

In America, a woman has a one in nine chance for developing breast cancer. While that statistic is extremely depressing, here are some lifestyle choices you can make to help decrease your risk.

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Affordable Yoga Clothes Under $40

FitSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:14 -0700

FitSugar reader TxYogi posted a question in the Yoga Stretch and Tell group. She asked: "I love the look and fit of yoga gear from lululemon and Hard Tails, but I just can't bring myself to pay so much for clothes I'll probably do nothing but sweat in. Can anyone recommend some great fitting and great looking yoga gear at reasonable prices?"

I am wearing two of my favorite items in the photo on the left and these pieces are actually each under $20 - proving that there are deals to be had. For the details on these items and more, check out this slideshow. If you have any suggestions, please be sure to share them here.

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Preventing the Hurt After the Burn

FitSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:00:50 -0700

I love a little bit of post-workout soreness. I wear it like a badge of honor, since I know it means I am becoming stronger. However, there's a difference between a healthy ache and pain that makes it agonizing to brush your hair, take off your bra, laugh, or get into your car. You can prevent this post-workout pain by never getting out of shape (that's my trainer Hannah's philosophy), or you can try the following suggestions.

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Buyer Beware: Shady Weight-Loss Products

FitSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:50:38 -0700

Putting in the miles on the treadmill, skipping dessert, passing over potato chips - none of these are easy tasks, but they are surefire ways to shape up and lose weight. It's easy to crave the magic pill that helps us shed pounds while watching TV, but there really is no such thing. Our collective desire for easy fitness is strong and many manufacturers prey on it. Here are some products I have come across that scream "buyer beware!" Check out some gadgets, drinks, and suits whose weight-loss claims I just don't buy.

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How to Help a Friend Onto the Path of Healthy Living

FitSugar — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:15 -0700

With national obesity rates growing, chances are high you know someone who is looking to lose weight. Losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle can be quite challenging, so here are a few suggestions for how you can support your friend or loved one on her weight loss journey toward healthy living.
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