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We all know that losing weight is a simple formula: consume fewer calories than you burn to create a caloric deficit. Since the simplest directives are often the hardest to follow, we have found some ways to spice up the dieting equation. Check out these slightly unexpected ways to decrease your caloric intake or increase your burn rate. If losing weight is a goal of yours for the upcoming year, Read more
Last week, I received a press release announcing the launch of JumpStart 14 Day Cleanse and Burn, a detox system endorsed by trainer Jillian Michaels. I have to admit that I was a little surprised to see that Jillian was behind a product like this, because I've always felt most cleanses rob your body of essential nutrients. In the press release, Jillian says she developed the product because she Read more
Hollywood is getting ready for the Oscars, and Us Weekly is making us privy to celebs' red-carpet secrets. Among their arsenal of tricks is trainer David Kirsch's Thermo Bubbles ($40 for 10 servings). Supposedly Anne Hathaway, among other actresses and models, partake in this herbal drink that claims to "melt away the fat naturally" along with boosting energy and metabolism levels. Each 16-oz. Read more
There are so many weight loss products out there it is hard to decipher from those that work and those that don't. Some products, however, make it very easy to say, "Save your money." Beautiful lips-skinny hips is the slogan for Joey New York LipFIT Lip Gloss ($15.00), which is a lip gloss that apparently curbs appetite. This is because it contains a blend of peppermint, grapefruit and spearmint Read more
If December indulgences have led to weight-loss New Year's resolutions, finding the right foods to help you combat cravings is probably high on your to-do list. Eating well-balanced meals and healthy snacks are both important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But whether it's because you find yourself mindlessly snacking or because your meals aren't keeping you as full as you'd like, sometimes Read more
Losing weight is hard work, so it's no wonder we're always on the lookout for the next big thing when it comes to a magic diet pill. The time may be now; the FDA will discuss this week whether to approve a new weight-loss pill called Qnexa. Qnexa is a combination of two existing drugs: the appetite-suppressing phentermine — aka the safer half of the '90s weight-loss phenomenon phen-fen — Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Health.com It's not just what you eat that can make you more satisfied — it's how you eat, too. Try these tips to feel fuller longer. H2O some more Drink two eight-ounce glasses (16 ounces total) of water before each meal. It will fill up your stomach and trim up to 60 calories per meal. Health.com: Which Read more
Portion control is a key player when it comes to balanced nutrition, but it can be hard to listen to your body's hunger signals when your mind is telling you to reach for seconds. When you realize that you're full, take advantage of these tricks to tell your mind that the meal is over: Pick peppermint. A piece of hard candy, a mint, a mug of tea, or even mouthwash — go for anything Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Only 12 percent of Americans can estimate the calories they eat in a day! Find out why we're so clueless and get easy ways to stop calorie confusion By Mara Betsch, Prevention You know what calories are, and you probably know that if you eat too many, you'll gain weight. But do you know how many are in your Read more
Have you been convinced by the constant barrage of HCG diet testimonials? The diet has recently become the talk of the Internet, even though it was developed over 60 years ago. The HCG diet claims this: HCG (or human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone found in pregnant women, is supposedly responsible for releasing stored fat to feed the baby in utero. By restricting your caloric intake while Read more
