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My husband jiggles his legs when he reads, and it looks like one of my daughters has inherited his "busy legs." I have read from multiple sources that this fidgeting pays off in burning calories. According to research performed by the Mayo Clinic, the leg jiggles as well as exaggerated hand gesturing can burn as much as 350 calories a day. They have labeled these wiggling motions "non-exercise Read more
A rather interesting article has been floating around saying that scientists have found that fidgeters, yes they're talking about you miss-constant-pencil-tapper, are more likely to be thin than their less annoying fidgety counterparts. This all comes after they found a gene that they say accounts for the propensity to shuffle and shift. This constant movement in turn means spending energy that Read more
Dating jitters are only natural, but with a few simple tricks, you can escape your embarrassing insecurities and feel poised instead. Can't help but feel awkward on a date? Follow these easy tips to boost your confidence from the inside out: Plan ahead. When it comes to feeling good about yourself, preparation is a major factor. The night before your date, be sure that you sleep well, exercise, Read more
You know you need to exercise and eat right to look and feel your best, but those two things are easier said than done. It helps to break things up, like with these simple steps to make your day a little healthier. Resist the pastry case: You know that you need to eat breakfast to boost your metabolism and keep you revved up for the day, but that doesn't mean you should spring for the baked Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! You know what's fun? Pampering. Eating. Learning. Drinking. Socializing. Helping People. Basically — lots of things. And while there is a lot of free fun to be had out there, it's not unreasonable to buy yourself a little bit enjoyment on occasion (as long as you're spending consciously). With that in mind, here are 15 fun, Read more
Telling your tot to "stop fidgeting with her clothes" takes on a whole new meaning these days. Paper dolls have moved off the table and onto the computer, so why shouldn't they jump to your lil one's shirts as well? Paris-based Lotty Dotty's doll shirts ($45) are just the thing for budding fashionistas who can't get enough of designing. The interactive t-shirts allow kids to pick one of five Read more
Ashton Kutcher joined his Two and a Half Men costars Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones along with the show's creator Chuck Lorre at today's CBS Winter TCA panel in Pasadena. Ashton shocked the crowd with a cleaned up look, which he revealed will be woven into the story line starting on Monday night's episode — check out everything Ashton, Chuck, and the rest of the cast had to say with Buzz's full Read more
After you've had a few yoga classes under your capris, it's easy to get so caught up in the actual postures that you forget about other important details that can deepen your practice. While the physical aspect of yoga is important, not being aware of the mistakes you're making on your mat may hold you back from the emotional and spiritual benefits. During your next yoga class, focus on these Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Money is only as good as what it can get you: security, independence, freedom. The point of LearnVest isn’t to talk about your money to the exclusion of all else—it’s about using money as a tool to live the life you want. Yesterday began National Women’s Health Week, and there’s no better investment than in your Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Your office nemesis isn't that know-it-all in the cubicle over, it's lurking right beneath you: your chair! The more you're sitting, the less calories you're burning... not the ideal bikini body plan. Picture this: when sitting, your activity in your muscles drops and the calorie-burning rate decreases to just about one Read more
