Another Reason to Stop After One Glass: Endorphins


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Stop After One Alcoholic Drink to Feel the Endorphins

I'm doing a little Spring cleaning and found this simple health tip in the FitSugar files. It's a good reminder to enjoy your nightly wine in moderation. By now we all know that drinking in moderation, especially wine, is beneficial for your health. However, it is important to remember to drink in moderation, and for women that means stopping after one glass. Here's another reason to keep your Read more

You Asked: Mood Swings and Exercise, What Gives?


Updated 09/28/11 4:06 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

You Asked: Mood Swings and Exercise, What Gives?

Dear Fit, I am usually pretty good at working out but recently I've been skipping a few days because work's been super busy. I find that on those days I get super moody... What's up with that? Is it all in my head? - Moody Mandy Actually it is all in your head, but not the way in which you're thinking. Here's the deal, according to Peak Performance Online: Your pituitary gland (a gland located at Read more

Energize Your Morning with 4 Wake-Up Moves


Updated 05/09/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Energizing Morning Yoga Routine

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Can't get through your morning without your daily java fix? You're not alone. According to a survey conducted by the National Coffee Association, Americans spend an average of $164.71 on coffee per year. That's almost enough for a monthly car payment or a couple of weeks worth of groceries! Want to wean yourself off Read more

11 Ways to Love Yourself More


Updated 05/09/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Love Yourself

There's no magic recipe for self-confidence, but there are certainly a few everyday habits that can set you on the right path. Whether you're stressed, overcommitted, bored, or simply insecure, we've come up with some quick tips to help you boost your self-esteem and maintain a positive attitude. Struggling to feel good about yourself? Here are 11 simple ways to love yourself more: Surround Read more

8 Ways to Stay Upbeat on Your Job Hunt


Updated 05/07/12 6:47 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Be Positive When Unemployed

A recent study revealed that staying positive on your job hunt ensures you a better chance of scoring a job. Staying upbeat in the face of multiple rejections can be quite tough — here are a couple of ways to cope: Avoid talking to negative people. You need all the cheerleading you can get, so try not to talk to those who have lost all hope and are trying to get you to feel the same way. Read more

How to Keep Your Friend From Becoming a Bridezilla


Updated 04/20/12 4:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Support a Bride

Planning a wedding can turn even the calmest of friends into an anxious, worked up wreck, but offering a bit of support to your bride-to-be pal can keep her from venturing into bridezilla territory. Whether she's outright unpleasant or just internalizing the stress, there are a few easy ways to help her stay sane. Have a pal who's struggling through the planning process? Follow these tips to Read more

How to Deal With PMS Symptoms and Still Work Out


Updated 04/10/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fitness Tips For PMS Symptoms

From pimples to bloating, cramps to spontaneously bursting into tears, PMS and period symptoms not only have the ability to ruin your day, but they can also put a damper on working out. Since exercise actually alleviates many of these uncomfortable feelings, here are some of the best ways to handle common PMS symptoms while working out. Bloating: Swelling in your lower abdomen doesn't always Read more

From the Community: Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Activity


Updated 04/02/12 2:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Difference Between Aerobic and Anaerobic

Not sure what the difference between aerobic and anaerobic activity is? In our Get Fit For 2012 group, FitSugar reader meetcasey explains what each term means and why we should be doing both. Aerobic exercise requires the body to utilize oxygen to create energy. With anaerobic exercise, the body creates energy without extra oxygen — your body relies on its natural chemicals to create Read more

10 Ways to Make a Good Day More Likely


Updated 03/01/12 3:10 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

How to Have a Good Day

You may wake up on the wrong side of the bed, but that doesn't mean you have to adopt a negative attitude. Sometimes bad days seem inevitable — you miss the bus, arrive late to work, then forget a major deadline — but just a few tweaks to your everyday routine can set you up for better, happier days. Hoping to have a joyful Spring? Check out 10 simple ways to make a good day more Read more

3 Simple Ways to Increase Your Happiness


Updated 02/27/12 2:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Increase Your Happiness

The Winter blues can get the best of us sometimes. And stressful situations at home, school, or work can contribute to feeling down. To help, here are three simple lifestyle changes to up your happiness. Up the intensity. Exercise releases feel-good endorphins, and no only that, it can help you sweat the stress away. If you're feeling frustrated or just down, you may feel better if you focus all Read more