Tweet What You Eat: Food Journals in the Digital Age


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Tweet What You Eat

If the whole world knew what you ate all day, would it motivate you to make better food choices? That's what the folks behind Tweet What You Eat (TWYE) are hoping.  TWYE is a Twitter-based online food diary that is updated in real time via the web or a text message. And unless a member has opted to keep their diary private, the 15,000 (and growing) members of TWYE get to see what you eat, all Read more

Link Time: 10 Crazy Food Names, Explained


Updated 05/17/12 10:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Craziest Food Names

10 crazy food names, explained — Zagat Anthony Bourdain: "@RuthBourdain has lost gas" — Grub Street NY Eat it, don't tweet it: an Instagram food porn anthem — YouTube What the Olympic athletes are eating — Delish Duff Goldman has a new show on YouTube's food channel, Hungry — The Braiser Thomas Keller is not impressed by locavores — Eater A new study shows health food costs no Read more

Gluten-Free Doesn't Mean Better For You — or Does It?


Updated 04/17/12 3:13 PM · Posted by · 16 comments

Does a Gluten-Free Diet Help You Lose Weight?

A recent opinion paper in a leading medical journal says that going on a gluten-free diet for nonmedical reasons is a waste of money, since many people invest in expensive gluten-free foods that end up containing more carbs, sugar, and calories than their gluten-filled counterparts. But the news hasn't stopped celebs from continuing to tout the restrictive diet as the reason for their weight Read more

New Mom Hilary Duff Hits the Gym 1.5 Weeks After Giving Birth


Updated 04/03/12 12:39 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Postpartum Workout Tips

Hilary Duff gave birth to Luca Cruz less than two weeks ago, but is already exercising to get her prepregnancy body back. She hit the gym Saturday and tweeted, "20 minutes on the elliptical seems like an eternity!!! What the hell…" Though many obstetricians recommend holding off on exercise until six weeks postpartum (longer for a C-section), every woman is different. Here are some workout tips Read more

The Secret to Making Your Dollar Last


Updated 03/09/12 10:10 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Make Your Money Last

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Research psychologists have all the best tricks up their sleeves. Maybe it’s because they study humans like guinea pigs to figure out what really makes our complicated selves tick. Feeling stressed? Reason yourself out of it (studies show this actually works). Rushed all the time? Slow down, and you’ll be a nicer person (a Read more

What You Never Knew About Procrastination and How to Cure It


Updated 03/19/12 10:58 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Stop Chronic Procrastination

Some people may wonder why procrastination advice seems to never work for them and if there is a deeper issue at hand. Well, for 20 percent of the population who are chronic procrastinators, it is a serious problem that needs to be addressed, according to Joseph Ferrari, a psychology professor at DePaul University and a leading expert in the study of procrastination. For those 20 percent, Read more

6 Tips to Start Your New Job Right


Updated 01/16/12 4:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Your New Job

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! I learned some valuable lessons about how to succeed in the "real world" while starting out at my first full-time job, and you can, too. I never expected my social circle, at age 22, to use the phrase "I feel so old" so much. We know we still have our whole lives ahead of us, but making the transition from college to career can Read more

Lose Weight and Get Fit With Your Phone


Updated 01/19/12 8:19 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Weight Loss and Fitness Apps

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. A sleeker, stronger body could be just a tweet or a Facebook post away By Jamie Beckman One of the best tools for peeling off pounds is already in your bag: It's your smartphone or iPad. In fact, all that texting, tweeting, and posting — the average woman spends more than 80 minutes a day on her phone, Read more

Katie Lee Shares Her Secrets For Throwing a Simply Chic Holiday Cocktail Party


Updated 12/19/11 5:26 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Katie Lee's Holiday Entertaining Tips and Appetizer Recipes

The holidays are always a little hectic, and there's definitely some added pressure for those of us who volunteer to play host for a Hanukkah celebration, Christmas dinner, or New Year's Eve party. We caught up with entertaining expert Katie Lee as she toasted her role as Clos du Bois wine ambassador in LA, and couldn't resist asking for some advice on how to make throwing a successful seasonal Read more

Pet Profiles: Alice and Sirius Love Their Hot Dog


Updated 05/02/11 10:35 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 0 comments

Picture of Cats Cuddling

You may recognize these cute cats from their snuggle shot debut but here's the chance to learn all about Alice and Sirius from proud mom, Adrienne. Want to see your familiar furry faces up next in the Pet Profiles series? Write answers to the following four questions in the Pet Profiles group for a chance to be featured on PetSugar! PetSugar: When did you get your cats and what are their Read more