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Last year, Lily Allen slimmed down four dress sizes by using hypnosis. Might sound strange, but it "reprogrammed her brain" to love eating healthier food and working out at the gym. She's been able to maintain her lean figure, but it looks like this singer still has insecurities about her weight. To hear what she said in a recent interview, read more Read more
This week on Mad Men's "Dark Shadows" episode, Weight Watchers serves as a type of therapy for Betty Francis, who can definitely use it. Boredom, jealousy, and insecurity dominate Betty's life as a 1960s housewife on her second marriage, and she's turned to bags of Bugles to pass the time. Now determined to lose the weight, the former model turns to a new diet plan gaining popularity with women Read more
First dates are awkward enough as-is — much less when you ask personal, inappropriate questions. There's a fine line between getting to know someone and digging a little too deep, so try to think before you speak. Don't want to make him uncomfortable? Steer clear of these questions to make date number two more likely: Is Google right about you? A quick pre-date Google search is totally normal, Read more
In college, I was no stranger to the "Freshman 15." In fact, all that newfound freedom to eat whatever and whenever combined with the all-you-can-eat dining hall and late-night pizza runs made it the "Freshman 30." Now that I've been at a healthy weight for a while, I can look back on all the mistakes I made. I'm sharing these mistakes now in the hopes that I can help someone else avoid the Read more
Self-confidence comes from within, but as a parent, there are several tiny steps you can take to help your children feel good about themselves. By focusing on everyday achievements and offering your kids a sense of independence, you can bolster their confidence in small ways and see a huge payoff. Hoping to strengthen your child's self-esteem? Check out five simple ways to help them gain Read more
Stephanie Seymour showed off her supermodel figure on the beach in St. Barts yesterday. She's there on her annual holiday vacation with family, including on-again husband Peter Brant, and their kids. Stephanie raised a few eyebrows during last year's trip, when the bikini-clad model kissed and cuddled with her 17-year-old son Peter Jr. on the beach, though they were quick to shoot down any Read more
This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I have the greatest boyfriend. He makes me laugh, is very supportive and is an amazing person. But there's just one problem, he's doesn't like my boobs. He told me he's not really a boob guy to begin with, but that he prefers smaller, more sporty, perkier boobs. I have natural DD boobs and Read more
I can't imagine another job as fulfilling as making women feel good about themselves and their body image. Maddy Figueroa-Jones accomplishes that every time she publishes an issue of Plus Model, a plus size magazine she co-founded with another former model in the industry. Read on to hear how she's changing women's lives, one page at a time! SavvySugar: How would you describe your job, and how Read more
A lot of emphasis is put on a celebrity's appearance. From style choices to diet and workout regimens, people are interested in how celebs look. At FitSugar, we'd be lying if we said we weren't a part of this. And on a personal level, I'll admit that I'm interested in Cameron Diaz's arm workout, or what Summer foods celebs are snacking on. But we hope these sorts of stories are sources of Read more
I think having two TV gigs definitely qualifies actress Alison Sweeney as a working mother. Besides her longstanding gig on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, she's also the host of The Biggest Loser. Alison recently sat down with Working Mother magazine to discuss balancing home and a demanding career, her lifelong struggle with weight, and the controversy surrounding The Biggest Loser. Here are Read more
