Megan Fox Understands the Dangers of Extreme Dieting


Updated 09/13/11 1:41 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Dangers of Extreme Dieting

After ditching her vegan diet four months prior, Megan Fox showed off her new, softer look at the Friends With Kids premiere. Her strict no meat, eggs, or dairy diet also excluded bread, sugar, and cups of joe. It's great to see this photo of Megan looking healthy and radiant, but it's also reminded me of the dangers connected to extreme dieting. For starters, when you deny your body certain Read more

Weekend Watching: Super-Skinny Me, the Race to Size Zero


Updated 10/26/08 9:04 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 49 comments

Weekend Watching: Super-Skinny Me, the Race to Size Zero

These days, so many activities are described as extreme, and unfortunately dieting is not exempt from this categorization. Two British journalists decided to explore the realities of extreme dieting by subjecting themselves to the techniques used by celebs, and they captured the highlights of their journey (or demise) on film for the BBC documentary Super-Skinny Me: The Race to Size Zero. To Read more

Ditch the Extreme Dieting: It's Bad for Your Bones


Updated 09/12/11 6:52 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Ditch the Extreme Dieting: It's Bad for Your Bones

Are you on an extreme diet that limits your caloric intake dramatically? Then you may want to stop following it, for the sake of your bones. Recent research out of Ohio University has found that women who follow strict exercise and diet regimens may harm their body’s ability to form new bone, which can lead to osteoporosis later in life. The problem is that most women feel if they do not see Read more

7 Tips to Wake Up and Get Out of Bed Fast


Updated 02/09/12 12:30 PM · Posted by · 11 comments

How to Wake Up Fast

You're late to work, again. No matter how much you reason with yourself, your lateness is probably due to the fact that you couldn't get out of bed. It's always unpleasant to drag yourself out of bed, so here are some tips to help you wake up alert and get you out of bed quickly: Assess your health. Your drowsiness in the morning might be health-related. Perhaps you need a better diet and Read more

Don't Starve Yourself: 5 Natural Ways to Detox the Body


Updated 01/22/12 8:34 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Natural Ways to Detox

Forget what you think you know about detoxing: juice-only diets, colonics, and herbal supplements are not the healthiest ways to cleanse the body. But after a period of overindulging, feeling lighter is what many of us crave. Instead of going to extreme measures, opt for these five natural ways to detox the body to feel healthier, more energized, and focused! Read more

The Burning Question: Is Doing a Detox a Good Idea?


Updated 12/23/11 6:19 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Arguments For and Against Detox Cleanses

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Cleanses have become a "celeb trend", but are they really safe? By Health.com NO: It's risky — and you don't need it. Glenn Braunstein, MD, professor and chairman, department of medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles Our bodies have built-in detoxifiers. The liver, the kidneys, and the Read more

4 Surprising Things You Don't Know about Calories


Updated 12/19/11 4:15 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

Facts About Calories and Weight Loss

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Only 12 percent of Americans can estimate the calories they eat in a day! Find out why we're so clueless and get easy ways to stop calorie confusion. By Mara Betsch, Prevention You know what calories are, and you probably know that if you eat too many, you’ll gain weight. But do you know how many are in your Read more

Is Jennifer Lopez Dating Dancer Casper Smart?


Updated 11/13/11 3:14 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Zoe Saldana and Keith Britton Split

Details on Jennifer Lopez's new man Zoe Saldana and her fiancé end their 11-year relationship Adriana Lima explains her extreme pre-Victoria's Secret show diet Why Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn renewed their vows on 11/11/11 Which is your favorite Twilight-inspired tattoo? Jason Lee marries his wife — again Read more

How Can I Get Rid of Love Handles?


Updated 11/10/11 4:15 AM · Posted by Shape · 0 comments

How to Get Rid of Love Handles

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to personal trainer and strength coach Joe Dowdell for some help! Q: How can I get rid of love handles? A: There isn't just one secret to losing love handles — it's a combination of factors. It's true that the typical answer of total-body strength training, high-intensity cardio Read more

Social Dieting: The Best Way to Slim


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by Self · 0 comments

How Active Friends Can Help You Lose Weight

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! This just in! Mice who socialize with their "friends" in an active environment are slimmer and have flatter bellies than their lonely, lazy counterparts. So can humans learn a thing or two from sexy, skinny rodents? To find out how being more "socially active" can help you shed pounds, we spoke to Tom Holland, owner of Read more