Tips to Slash Your Calorie Intake


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Cut Calories Down During Meal Time

Pumpkin pie, hot chocolate, and frosted cookies loom in the holiday future, which means it's time to get the calories in check. Unfortunately, holiday treats can make squeezing into that fabulous sequined number a challenge that we'd rather not handle. Instead of going on a crash diet at the last minute, try cutting back now with these simple (and hardly noticeable) calorie slashing tips. It will Read more

5 Ways to Lighten Up Your Cooking


Updated 05/04/10 8:07 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 20 comments

5 Ways to Lighten Up Your Cooking

Cooking healthy is like anything else: the more you do it the easier it becomes. Once you know how to make low-calorie substitutions and tricks for trimming the fat (and I mean that literally) from your meals, cooking light becomes easier with every meal. Not sure where to start when you're in the kitchen? Check out these simple suggestions. Read more

5 Lunchtime Calorie Savers


Updated 08/21/11 10:07 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

5 Ways to Save 100 Calories at Lunch

Sandwiches, soups, and salads are all great lunchtime fare. If you pay attention to what you're eating and how you're ordering your midday meal, you can save yourself some serious calories. Here are five food swaps to save yourself some lunchtime calories. Source Read more

How to Bike to Work Without Sacrificing Money or Style


Updated 05/18/11 11:40 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Reasons Why You Should Bike to Work

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! The cool breeze, scenic view, money saved on gas — biking is one of those leisurely Summer workouts that not only helps tone the legs (and slim the wallet), but it also blasts about 500 calories per hour! This week kicks off National Bike to Work Week and the only proper celebration includes leaving the car at home and Read more

Make the Most of Your Lunchtime Workout


Updated 01/23/12 11:24 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Timesaving Tips For Working Out During a Lunch Break

The best way to combat work-related weight gain — not to mention on-the-job stress — is to work out in the middle of your workday. We know cramming a sweat session into your lunch hour often involves some serious logistics, but with a little planning, leaving your desk at noon won't create stresses of its own. Here are tips, tried and true, to help maximize your workout. Before Heading to the Read more