Would You Consider Back Fat Surgery?


Updated 03/04/11 12:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Would You Consider Back Fat Surgery?

We all have those little areas on our bodies that we'd like to change. Some people turn to dieting, some people exercise, and others consider plastic surgery. If back fat is your enemy, there's a new surgery known as the bra-line back lift designed to get rid of those bumps and rolls of skin on your back, sort of like a face lift or tummy tuck. Go in with rolls and leave with smoother, even skin. Read more

What's Worse: Cankles or Back Fat?


Updated 08/25/09 8:05 AM · Posted by · 34 comments

What's Worse: Cankles or Back Fat?

It seems like every time I turn around there's another body part I'm supposed to be obsessed with. First it was love handles, then arm flappage (what--there's not a name for this awful affliction yet?!), double chin, etc. And I've already shown you that some clothes make all this even worse (hello, low rise jeans!) Well, now there are a couple more to add to the roster. (You may have heard of Read more

Back Fat


Updated 12/04/06 3:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Back Fat

Worried about back fat? No matter where it is, fat is fat and one of the only ways to get rid of fat is by burning more calories than you consume. Then, to start building muscle tone you can also do back exercises. So while you get in the groove of burning more calories a quick fix for back fat: Stand up straight. When you stand up straight, you look about 10 pounds lighter. Read more

Fat-Proof Your Life


Updated 02/10/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fat-Proof Your Marriage

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Maridel Reyes It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain. "Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause Read more

4 Moves to Say Goodbye to Saddlebags


Updated 02/09/12 11:39 AM · Posted by Self · 1 comment

Exercise Routine For Getting Rid of Saddlebags

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you're saddled with saddlebags, you probably think you got the short end of the family gene pool stick. But, lucky for you, those pesky fat deposits surrounding your hips, thighs, and butt are far easier to banish than, say, Great Aunt Hilda or your bossy big sister. "Saddlebags are largely determined by genetics, Read more

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan


Updated 02/06/12 4:20 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

Being a Sports Fan Is Good For Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter — according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base. Being a sports fan Read more

Get a Grip on Indulgences With Trainer Gunnar Peterson's Tips


Updated 01/26/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Control Cravings and Indulgences From Gunnar Peterson

Indulgences can get the best of us at any turn. Whether it's a co-worker's plate of cookies or a strong desire to skip a workout in favor of happy hour, it can be hard to stick with a routine when you notice temptations left and right. We recently spoke with celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson, the man behind some of the curviest bodies in Hollywood, who offered these tips on how to get a grip when Read more

Would You Have a Postbaby Boob Job?


Updated 01/26/12 9:08 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Postbaby Boob Job

When I had my C-section, my mom (who had two of her own) told me her only regret after having my brother was that she didn't request a tummy tuck after delivery, a somewhat shocking statement from my totally low-key, nonvain mother. Of course, back then, I was still operating under the illusion that my body would snap back to its prepregnancy state within a few months and my formally flat abs Read more

Why You Sweat More Than Your Exercise Buddy


Updated 01/25/12 7:33 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Why Some People Sweat More Than Others

You're trucking along on the treadmill and as you reach for a towel to wipe off the perspiration on your forehead, you can't help but notice the guy to the right who's sweating so much. It looks like he jumped in a river. Why is it that some people sweat like crazy and some are barely glistening? First off, sweating is the body's way of cooling itself off and maintaining a healthy temperature. Read more

6 Ways to Sit Less Every Day


Updated 01/22/12 8:33 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Decrease the Amount of Time You Sit For Your Health

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Sarah Kehoe Need help being less sedentary? Here are the best ways to sit less and move more, from easiest to hardest. Pace on the phone Invest in a two-way speakerphone, a superlong phone-to-ear cord, or a quality headset so you can be more mobile while you chat. Even if you simply stand while on the phone, Read more