Tidy Room = Calm Mind


Updated 06/04/07 5:07 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Tidy Room = Calm Mind

When I was a teenager, I wasn't allowed to go out on Friday night unless my bedroom was clean and picked up. I would like to say I kept this forced habit up unfalteringly after I left home for college, but then I would be lying. Eventually, I realized that waking up in a messy room on a Saturday morning is really a bummer. All the clutter and all the clothes scattered about didn't help to Read more

Another Reason to Love: Yogurt


Updated 07/04/07 2:37 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Another Reason to Love: Yogurt

Yogurt is definitely one of my "go-to" snacks. It's convenient, tasty, good before a workout, and packed with calcium and protein. Of course, I'm talking about non-fat, unflavored yogurt - just add your own fruit to avoid the excessive sugar load of the many flavored varieties. I just learned yet another reason to love yogurt; it is loaded with tyrosine. You may not be familiar with Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Miranda Lambert Shares What She Really Thinks of Skinny Actresses


Updated 05/21/12 11:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Miranda Lambert on Self Magazine Cover June 2012

Miranda Lambert wants women to rock their curves — Self Prepare to be inspired by this 93-year-old yoga teacher — Shape 1 in 4 Americans eats fast food every day, and more sad food stats — Hungry Runner Another argument for going gluten-free, and it's not weight loss — Mind Body Green The countdown to Summer is on; your 30-day shape-up plan — HuffPost Living Skip the chemicals and Read more

Shaquille O'Neal's Mom Opens Up About Education, Sports, and Keeping Kids Motivated


Updated 05/14/12 10:05 AM · Posted by Yahoo Shine · 0 comments

Shaquille O'Neal's Mom Shares Parenting Advice

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Yahoo! Shine: When basketball star Shaquille O'Neal was still a kid, he knew that he had to get good grades before he could to play sports. "In our home we had a rule: No pass, no play," his mother, Lucille O'Neal, told Yahoo! Shine in an interview. "If you didn't pass the grade, then you weren't allowed to play the Read more

For Better Sleep, Do These 3 Things 20 Minutes Before Bed


Updated 05/10/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Do Before Bed to Sleep Better

We spend about a third of our lives in slumberland, but many people complain of not sleeping well. If you have a tough time falling asleep or you toss and turn in the middle of the night, try exercising during the day and limiting alcohol and caffeine a few hours before bedtime. But if you are doing this already and still have troubles, here are three things to do immediately before hitting the Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: My Fiancé Doesn't Want Me to Register!


Updated 05/01/12 3:10 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 11 comments

Fiance Does Not Want to Register

Starting a life as husband and wife is an exhilarating time — the celebrating, the planning, and of course the gifts! But what if you and your fiancé are on different pages? Check out the answer in this special wedding season Ask Savvy question, which will be answered by SavvySugar and a very savvy bride. Submit your questions in our Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy, I am newly engaged and Read more

Yoga Sequence to Build Your Best Bikini Body


Updated 04/28/12 6:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yoga Sequence Bikini Workout

On days when you're so stressed out, you don't know if you feel like screaming or crying, yoga is great for settling your nerves and calming your mind. Aside from making you feel happy and relaxed, yoga can also give you a strong and sexy body. Here are 12 challenging yoga poses that will tone your tush, thighs, abs, and upper body, so you feel confident parading around the beach in a teeny Read more

Jessica Hardy: "I'm on the Right Track For This Year"


Updated 04/20/12 11:48 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Swimmer Jessica Hardy on the 2012 Olympics

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Jessica Hardy Jessica will be blogging for espnW in the lead-up to this summer's London Olympics. Follow her journey on espnW.com Going through a moment of crisis transformed me, humbled me, and brought out what mattered most in my life. During my suspension from competing, I probably would have lost my spirit Read more

The Best and Worst Foods to Eat on Your Wedding Day


Updated 04/11/12 9:26 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

What to Eat on Your Wedding Day to Prevent Bloating

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! The last thing you probably want to think about on your wedding day is the food you can and cannot eat. But you might be interested to know that what you munch on can make a big difference in how you feel on the big day. Here, the best and worst foods to nosh on before and after saying, "I do." The Secret Read more

Alessandra Ambrosio's Secret to a Feel-Good Pregnancy: Staying Fit


Updated 03/28/12 3:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Prenatal Fitness Tips For First, Second, Third Trimesters

Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio is loving the third trimester of her second pregnancy and has no complaints. Without experiencing the usual discomforts of pregnancy, she told People magazine, "I feel really good. I love this pregnancy. It's been really easy. I haven't gotten really nauseous or anything." The VS Angel's secret to feeling great is keeping up with her fitness routine. Read more