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Recently, I read the saga of some chocolate covered raisins over at The Weighting Game blog. It's entertaining and informative with the moral of the story being - you just shouldn't enter a grocery store on an empty stomach, no matter what. Whether you are dieting or not, chances are you will listen to the grumbles in your tummy rather than your common sense as you walk up and down the aisles. Read more
Bringing lunch to work every day sure does save more than a few bucks and keeps you healthy at the same time. It's such an easy everyday saving trick, and it's a great option for those trying to cut costs on their daily expenses. Here are a few tips that get me through the week. Mental Meal Plan: What do you want to eat for the rest of the week? Give it some thought before you make a trip to Read more
If you regularly get the munchies between meals, but can't seem to quit the afternoon cupcake habit, it's time to make over your snack routine. Whether you're into midday treats or late-night noshing, here are five simple ways to improve your snack selections: Be a Savvy Shopper How and when you navigate the grocery store can have a major impact on your eating habits. Bring a full grocery list Read more
You don't have to be a Boy Scout to be prepared. Whether simply stocking a bag for a trip to the grocery store, or packing for a cross-country flight, moms know a thing or two about preparing for the unexpected. And while mama's regular stash of goodies can tame a fussy and hungry tot on a good day, when airport delays and holiday shopping crowds are on the agenda, it's a good time to step it up Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! She has two kids, two jobs, one lofty fitness goal and a crazy holiday schedule ahead . . . how does Alison Sweeney do it? The host of The Biggest Loser and star of Days of Our Lives, who is currently training for the L.A. Marathon in March, has a few tricks to keep her life organized, manageable and healthy Read more
When it comes to meals, breakfast is the champ. Instead of grabbing a muffin at the coffee shop to fuel your day, give the mealtime the attention it deserves. Here are four don'ts for the most important meal of the day. Don't skip it: Eating breakfast helps jump-start your metabolism after it slows down during your sleep. Not only that, but eating breakfast is an important tool in maintaining Read more
The food truck craze first took the nation by storm in 2009, and now, two years later, it shows no signs of stopping. In fact, as the world is introduced to more and more specialty food trucks (think beyond tacos to grilled cheese sandwiches and cupcakes), the trend is evolving. The latest role of the food truck is that of party caterer. Instead of hiring a caterer to do all the cooking for a Read more
We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Yahoo! Shine: Man can not live on bread alone. Breast milk, maybe. A blogger named Curtis is going to find out, as he embarks on a diet consisting only of his wife's breast milk. "Much more hungry yesterday, 104 ounces consumed, roughly 3120 calories," he writes on his blog Don't Have a Cow Curtis, where he and his wife, Kate, Read more
We're excited to present this story from Allure: When it comes to making women of color look amazing, makeup artist Sam Fine is pretty much king. In addition to glamming up top celebrities like Iman, Jennifer Hudson, Vanessa Williams, and Tyra Banks, he’s also known for his genius tips and tricks (check them out firsthand on his DVD, Fine: The Basics of Beauty). Now, he’s teaming up with Read more
Summer travels are almost here, and that means packing up your sandals and your beach bag and traveling. But there are many vacation prep to-dos before you can say bon voyage, and it's not all about booking hotel rooms and buying plane tickets. As usual, your health should be a top priority no matter if you're at home or traveling the world, so taking care to prepare before your trip will make it Read more
