Smarter Eats: Stop Cravings With a Scheduled Treat


Updated 05/24/10 1:55 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Have a Cheat Day on a Diet

I've gone and developed a pretty tasty habit for myself. Every week, I buy myself a raisin custard roll from the farmers market near Sugar HQ. Initially, I felt pretty guilty about indulging in such a decadent pastry but now I look forward to it. In fact, I welcome it. Because it's become a weekly ritual, I no longer give into cravings as much as I used to. I've also noticed that I don't buy Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow Falls Off the Health Wagon


Updated 04/11/10 10:25 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 comments

Gwyneth Paltrow Talks About Fried Food and Booze in Harper's Bazaar

Remember when Gwyneth Paltrow told us she was loving everything Nashville — including its fried chicken, collard greens, and sweet potato pie? It looks like that diet of Southern goodness wasn't necessarily by choice, but encouraged by Shana Feste, the director of Love Don't Let Me Down, which Gwyneth was filming in Nashville. In the May issue of Harper's Bazaar, Gwyneth shares that Feste, Read more

Do You Play Mind Tricks on Yourself to Stay Healthy?


Updated 04/12/10 11:59 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 28 comments

Fergie Calls French Fries Poison in Elle Magazine

In the May issue of Elle, Fergie confesses that she tricks herself out of eating the bad stuff. "I'm not going to lie: There are times I play mind tricks on myself, like that the french fries are poison. With desserts, I'll let myself have just one bite, but I'll look like a freak when I'm eating it, like when I did Duncan Hines commercials as a kid, just savoring every morsel." My tactics are a Read more

Do You Indulge When You're on Vacation?


Updated 03/23/10 9:42 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Gwyneth Paltrow Indulges in Fried Chicken and Southern Food in Nashville

For the last few months, Gwyneth Paltrow has been in Nashville while filming her role in Love Don't Let Me Down. And as she shares in her lastest GOOP newsletter, she's fallen in love with everything about the city: its people, music venues, and even its fried chicken! Most of what I've heard about Gwyneth's lifestyle strikes me as being uber-healthy — she's gone raw before, meditates, and  Read more

Speak Up: What's Your Favorite Cheat Food?


Updated 03/02/10 8:39 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 30 comments

Kendra Wilkinson Cheat Foods on Road Trip

This week, reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson has been road trippin' with her family and tweeting all about it. When you're visiting a small town or limited to roadside food, it can be hard to stay on track. Kendra's solution: cheat, cheat, cheat. Instead of staying on track while on the road, Kendra has decided to embrace her surroundings and is eating local Missouri fare like chili dogs and Read more

Thinking About a Juice Cleanse? 4 Ways It Can Cause Weight Gain


Updated 05/18/12 11:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Will I Gain Weight From a Juice Cleanse?

Whether it's to improve energy, clear acne, Spring clean the digestive system, or shed a few pounds, juice cleansing is all the rage now. Even celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Richie are buzzing about the benefits of liquid detoxing. Before you splurge on a juicer or lay down the dough for a liquid detox program, learn how a juice cleanse may lead to weight gain. Hard-to-measure liquid Read more

Do You Cheat With Food on Your Birthday?


Updated 04/05/11 6:51 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Cheating on Your Diet on Your Birthday

I generally stick to a rigid exercise routine and focus on eating fresh, healthy foods in moderation, but when the calendar turns to my birthday week, or I'm attending a celebration like a wedding, I like to let loose and enjoy the more decadent foods I love without reservations. Peanut butter cups. Artisan mac and cheese. Cake. Sign me up. I'll happily work it off later so I can enjoy the Read more

Happy 26th Birthday Lady Gaga — How the Singer Keeps Healthy


Updated 03/28/12 2:59 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Lady Gaga Stays Healthy With Diet and Exercise

Lady Gaga turns 26 today, and to celebrate, we're taking a look at how the singer stays fit — I mean, look at those abs! — while living such a demanding lifestyle. While Gaga isn't without controversy (she's admitted to occasional drug and alcohol use), she remains extremely focused when it comes to her diet and fitness regimen. She keeps a consistent workout schedule: Without fail, Gaga Read more

Fergie's Diet Weakness Is Fast Food — What's Yours?


Updated 06/15/11 12:01 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Fergie Blames Pregnancy Rumors on Weight Fluctuations

Fergie makes her third appearance on the cover of Allure, this time for its July 2011 issue. Inside she puts to rest all those pregnancy rumors and says: "I think people think that I’m pregnant sometimes because my weight fluctuates . . . My problem is my discipline. I see a Jack in the Box or a Del Taco, and I will impulsively want it. I’m a work in progress in that area." For anyone that Read more

How Bride-to-Be Jessica Biel Stays in Shape


Updated 03/09/12 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jessica Biel's Diet and Exercise Routine

Congrats are in order for your favorite fit celeb! While Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake have been engaged since late last year, she's been keeping her engagement bling a secret — until now. Yesterday Jessica Biel debuted her engagement ring while running errands in LA. The diamond's blindingly big size prompted our very own PopSugar to joke: is wearing that huge bauble around town its own Read more