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In a few weeks some friends and I are going on a mini-break and heading to warmer weather. But imagine my surprise when one of them said that she is going on a hybrid cleanse/crash diet before we leave. Right now, she feels like her body is not bikini-ready. I'm not a fan of crash diets — I think they can be dangerous and don't promote sustainable weight loss. Still, I understand the pressure Read more
I read a very sad and unfortunate tale of an English bride-to-be's death after crash dieting. After eating only 530 calories a day for 11 weeks, the 34-year-old collapsed. Having weighed 244 pounds at the start of the controversial LighterLife diet, Samantha Clowe had lost 42 pounds when she collapsed and died of heart failure. Her family and fiancé are in my thoughts, and in light of this Read more
True or False: Crash diets (or eating almost nothing) are OK methods of weight loss as long as it's only for a few days. True or False: True False Read more
Sometimes, you just can't beat that afternoon slump. Sitting at a desk all day can leave you feeling the opposite of energetic, especially around those postlunch hours when our bodies expend more energy digesting or we crash from the effects of our morning cup of coffee — and when that happens, don't think you can always rely on energy drinks. Besides their long list of unpronounceable Read more
A certain New York Times article is causing a buzz, for good reason — it features a handful of brides-to-be who seemingly will stop at nothing to lose weight in time for their big day. The article profiles women on the KE (ketogenic enteral nutrition) diet, which involves using a feeding tube for 10 days at a cost of $1500. The diet, popular in Europe and offered through doctors' offices, Read more
The constant cycling of gaining and losing weight is a heavy load on your mind, but it also has very real repercussions on your body's ability to metabolize what you eat. With a new season upon us, there's no better time to set some healthy intentions and get the yo-yo out of your diet — I'm exhausted just thinking about it! Here are five tips to take to heart if you're ready to stop the Read more
Reese Witherspoon's been having a good week — not only does she turn 36 today, but Reese is reportedly pregnant with her third child. How does the busy actress, mom, and Avon breast cancer ambassador stay fit? Find out Reese's healthy philosophy below. She's an outdoor runner: Hollywood fitness fads come and go, but Reese sticks to what she knows and loves. Whether it's with her husband or on Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Ironman triathlete and ultramarathoner Brendan Brazier realized early on in his career that diet would play a big role in his overall performance. "Longer events really level the athletic playing field. It becomes more about training and the speed of recovery than about natural ability," Brazier says. Read more
It may seem like Summer is far off, but if you're trying to lose weight in time for bikini season, now's the time to start planning for success. We've got a few tips on how to start prepping for your Summer season; mark your calendars and check out our tips for starting a four-month bikini plan below. Time to calculate: Thinking about losing weight long before the snow thaws helps make meeting Read more
Whenever you resolve to eat healthier or fewer calories, it can be easy to fall into the diet trap — thinking that you just have to power through for a few weeks eating only lettuce in order to meet your weight goals. But instead of dreading the idea of healthy eating, think of your new goals as a lifestyle change, not a diet, with these tips. Get creative in the kitchen: When you've resigned Read more
