I've somehow managed to trick my brain into thinking that as long as I'm eating healthy, there's still room in my diet for hot, delicious beverages — especially at this time of year when a warm drink in your hands feels heavenly. But who am I kidding, most hot bevvies are full of sugar and calories. You don't need to give up on warm sippables, just try these calorie-cutting tricks on your Read more

In order to lose a pound in seven days, you need to cut out or burn 3,500 calories in a week. That's 500 fewer calories a day. If you just can't squeeze in a workout, here's how you can cut those calories out of your diet, a little bit at a time. *This is not a full day's meal plan, but rather examples of where you can cut calories in your daily diet. Breakfast Choose vanilla Greek yogurt (120 Read more

Often, cooking at home is healthier than dining out. But if you're not careful, cooking with too much oil can lead to a lot of added calories (more than 100 per tablespoon for many oils; read this for our full nutritional breakdown of different types of oils) and fat. While cooking with oils can be beneficial — many contain healthy monounsaturated fats that help lower your cholesterol — if Read more

When you need a quick meal, pizza is always a crowd pleaser, but unfortunately it's not the most nutritious food on the planet. The next time you order from your local pizzeria or pull out your rolling pin to make your own, try these healthy tips. Whip up your own whole wheat dough and mix in flaxseeds for added fiber and omega-3s. If you don't have time, look for frozen whole wheat dough at Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Rules to help you eat less junk and slim down naturally By Joe Kita, Prevention Back to the Basics Base your diet on Mother Nature's finest foods and the weight will come off Food used to be simple. You ate what you grew on the land or you bought from nearby farmers. Processed food was nothing more than canned, Read more

I'm all about making healthier choices that don't make me feel like I'm depriving myself. Even better? When I can cut a few calories at a time without missing them — those saved calories can really add up once you've finished the week. If you're trying to lose weight, a mindful diet plan full of whole foods and lots of nutrients is as important as your exercise routine. But if you've got a Read more

I am a fan of snacking but also know that mindless snacking is enemy number one when trying to drop pounds or maintain a healthy weight. There are many tricks to keeping your munchies confined to reasonable portions: not eating chips directly out of the bag, not snacking while watching TV, setting snack times, etc. Here's a new trick to add to your arsenal for fighting unwanted calories: cut your Read more

There's nothing like happy hour to take you from work to revelry at the end of the week. But if you are staying healthy during the week, you don't want to undermine all you've done with a greasy start to the evening. Luckily, there are ways to keep your social time relatively healthy, whether it's alternating alcoholic drinks with water, choosing a lower calorie drink, or eating smart off the Read more