The Skinny On: Volumetrics Diet


Updated 09/23/09 10:54 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

What is Volumetrics?

In a recent post about which diets match your personality, one diet mentioned was The Volumetrics Eating Plan. Designed by nutritionist Barbara Rolls, PhD, it's based on the simple fact that people love food. It doesn't deprive you of any types of food, since limiting your diet too severely can cause you to binge and won't help you lose weight. Volumetrics is based on the idea that you should Read more

7 Easy Swaps to Eat More and Weigh Less


Updated 03/17/12 9:58 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Eat More When Trying to Lose Weight

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Have you ever wished that you could eat the same amount of food (or even more) and still lose weight? Well, actually, you can! Studies have shown that people tend to eat about the same amount of food (volume-wise) each day. That means if you can build your diet around foods that have fewer calories but more volume, Read more

4 Surprising Diet Disasters


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

4 Surprising Diet Disasters

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! The surprising ways you turn healthy foods into diet disasters By Nancy Rones, Prevention 1. Your marinades pack a big fat punch You're wise to choose skinless grilled chicken, but be careful with condiments. Barbecue sauce is filled with sugar, which equals calories (about 94 per 1/4 cup). The healthy move Ditch Read more