Quick Ways to Beat the Afternoon Slump


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Quick Ways to Have More Energy at Work

It hits you quick, usually at 3 p.m. on the dot. You become fidgety, your brain starts to lose focus, and your eyes begin to droop. Sometimes, caffeine isn't enough to ward off the afternoon slump, so here are some quick ways you can regain your energy and focus, depending on how intense of a boost you need. Small: Using an acupressure technique, squeeze the webbed skin in between your thumb Read more

Speak Up: What's Your Midafternoon Pick-Me-Up?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 24 comments

Use Aromatherapy as a Quick Pick-Me-Up

No matter how healthy my lunch is there are still days where I hit that dreaded afternoon slump. My eyes begin to glaze over and I start to zone out at my desk. A quick walk outside usually helps, but, depending on my workload, I can't always get away. Luckily I've found a quick and simple solution in the form of rosemary or peppermint oil. I know that there are doubts surrounding the validity of Read more

Need an Afternoon Pick-Me-Up? Take a Nap


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

A Nap Beats Coffee for Battling Sleepiness

Next time your colleagues invite you on an afternoon coffee break, tell 'em you'll just take a nap instead. According to a new study by the Sleep Research Center at Loughborough University in England, a short nap may be the best way to fend off afternoon drowsiness. The study involved 20 young adults, all of whom felt well-rested and got about seven and a half hours of sleep a night. Over the Read more

Sugar Shout Out: The Ultimate Inspiration For Your Cinco de Mayo Fiesta


Updated 05/04/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out May 3, 2012

The ultimate inspiration for a delicious Cinco de Mayo The relationship statuses of France's presidential candidates Gorgeous vignettes from Design on a Dime's 2012 event The ultimate wedding guide: gowns for every bride, accessories for every dress The geekiest toys from the '90s How to combat that afternoon slump Save money by buying kiddie stuff 100 unforgettable Costume Institute Gala Read more

How to Combat That Afternoon Slump


Updated 05/03/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Stay Energized in the Afternoon

Sometimes, you just can't beat that afternoon slump. Sitting at a desk all day can leave you feeling the opposite of energetic, especially around those postlunch hours when our bodies expend more energy digesting or we crash from the effects of our morning cup of coffee — and when that happens, don't think you can always rely on energy drinks. Besides their long list of unpronounceable Read more

Give Your Desk a Healthy Makeover With These Tips


Updated 05/02/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Be Healthy at Work

Since you spend so much time at your desk, it's important that you make it a healthy environment — especially since there are so many ways your job can make you fat. Here's how to make over your desk to stay healthy while you work. Stash snacks: Vending machines and office candy jars can be too much temptation, especially when your grumbling stomach is egging you on. Instead, stock your desk Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: A Hip-Opening Sequence From Power Yoga Star Baron Baptiste


Updated 05/03/12 8:49 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Power Yoga Hip Openers From Baron Baptise

Power Yoga innovator Baron Baptiste leads a series of standing hip openers — Yoga Journal Stave away the afternoon slump with these all-day-energizing foods — Prevention Start May off right with this menu-planning calendar for the month — Daily Spark Love to graze? Well then, these 150-calorie snacks were made just for you — Fitness Learn why Cheryl Burke can't get enough of Ideology Read more

Simple Tips on How to Stay Healthy All Day Long


Updated 04/24/12 2:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stay Healthy All Day

When striving to be healthy, a few everyday changes can make a world of difference to your body. Maybe you're just focused on a morning workout or staying away from the wrong activities before bed, but if you want to reboot your lifestyle for the long haul, you've got to commit to a healthy lifestyle all day long. Interested in what I mean? Read through these tips to help you keep your healthy Read more

3 Tips For a Healthy Lunch


Updated 03/15/12 2:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Bring Your Lunch to Work

When it comes to a healthy and cost-saving lunch, nothing beats bringing your own. But even if you've got the brown-bag lunch routine down, here are a few tips to keep in mind to keep your lunches healthy and satisfying. Add a salad: The easiest way to bring lunch to work is to add a heaping portion of greens to leftovers from dinner. Keep a bottle of salad dressing at the office, and even small Read more

How to Go (Almost) Meatless


Updated 01/23/12 7:32 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Eat Less Meat

Maybe you've realized that all your meals are built around a slab of meat, or maybe you've read about the benefits of a vegetarian diet, but if you've been feeling like you should lay off the animal protein but don't want to make an entire lifestyle change, you can still benefit from tweaking your diet to eat less meat. Here are four ways to go almost meatless with your diet. Meatless Mondays: Read more