Consumer Reports Does Dieting


Updated 01/28/08 12:47 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Consumer Reports Does Dieting

I've definitely consulted Consumer Reports when I bought my car and I even think I checked them out when I bought my cappuccino machine, but I would have never thought about looking to them for dieting advice. Until now, that is... In their June 2007 issue Consumer Reports rated eight popular diet plans that have been studied in clinical trials. Ratings are based on adherence to nutritional Read more

Weekend Reading: You On A Diet


Updated 05/09/07 6:19 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Weekend Reading: You On A Diet

I am sure you have all see or heard about the book You On a Diet - either the advertisements or the person sitting next to you on the subway was reading it. It is everywhere. It is the first diet book I have ever read that explains how the body works and why fad diets don't work. They advocate a healthy lifestyle with slow but steady results. You will learn about: omentum fat, cortisol, Read more

Hit the Grill With These Vegan-Friendly Burgers


Updated 05/25/12 2:10 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Vegan Burger Recipes

There's nothing better than some grilled goodness on a sunny Spring day. If you've taken on a vegan or vegetarian diet and you're tired of those prepackaged burgers, you're in luck. I've got you covered with nine vegan burger recipes that are bursting with flavor. There's something to tempt every vegan regardless of their preferences, from white bean to black bean to portobello. No Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time: Low-Calorie Grilled Veggie Wrap Recipe


Updated 05/25/12 1:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Grilled Veggie Wrap Recipe

Relax on a hot day with this cooling vegetarian wrap — Vegetarian Times Cheers! Here are four skinny cocktails to start your Friday the right way — Self The weird stuff lurking in your milk, olive oil, and other "good-for-you" foods — Prevention It's National Burger Month; here are healthy ways to celebrate — Daily Spark Are you getting these eight essential nutrients in your diet on Read more

Insanity's Shaun T's Last-Minute Diet and Exercise Tips


Updated 05/24/12 4:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shaun T's Diet and Exercise Tips For Last-Minute Summer Prep

Shaun T, the personal trainer who's motivated millions with his at-home workouts, knows how to get people in shape in a short amount of time. After all, his Insanity workout program promises incredible results in just 60 days of sweating and jumping in front of your TV. With Summer a mere few weeks away, we spoke with Shaun about how to get in shape for anything — whether it's a beach holiday, Read more

Fit Tip: Keep It Up Long After Summer Ends


Updated 05/23/12 1:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why You Should Stick to Your Summer Diet and Exercise

Last-minute Summer shape-up plans may help you shed pounds and tone fast, but they do involve a lot of hard work and dedication as you race against the warm-weather countdown. So as you ramp up your healthy routine in time to don that bikini, make an even better resolution: stick to your new healthy resolutions, even after the Summer season fades. Whether you're detoxing with a debloating meal Read more

Nighttime Fasting: A New Way to Lose Weight?


Updated 05/24/12 8:44 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Is It Better to Not Eat at Night?

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. If you couldn’t let anything cross your lips from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., but you were allowed to eat anything you wanted for eight hours a day and still lose weight, would you try it? Read more

Barre Workouts are Expensive! Try This At-Home Alternative Instead


Updated 05/24/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

At-Home Barre Workout Ideas

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more

Healthy Tip: Wait 30 Minutes After a Meal to Brush Your Teeth


Updated 05/22/12 11:54 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Brushing After a Meal Can Cause Enamel Loss

A healthy lifestyle means taking care of your teeth — after all, excess plaque has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, and too much icky bacteria in your mouth can lead to gum disease and cavities. But if you're an après-lunch brusher, take note: you should wait at least 30 minutes to brush your teeth after a meal, according to a report in The New York Times. The directive is Read more

Fit Philosophy: Ginnifer Goodwin


Updated 05/22/12 3:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ginnifer Goodwin Diet and Fitness Routine

Happy birthday, Ginnifer Goodwin! The Once Upon a Time star turns 34 today, and to celebrate we're taking a look at how Ginnifer stays active and fit in her daily life. Always on the go: Ginnifer often credits living in health-conscious LA for her active lifestyle. Whether she's going to Ballet Body or The Bar Method, her workouts gravitate toward leotards, the barre, and pliés. She also turns Read more