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Do You "Bank" Calories?

FitSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:00:21 -0700

Health.com recently offered some strategies to prevent the weekend from derailing your healthy eating habits. One idea was to "bank calories," which means you cut back on calories the day before you know you're going to be eating a lot, as a way of evening things out. The authors of How to Eat Like a Hot Chick are big fans of calorie banking. Do you ever do this?

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Are you going to enjoy the snow for Ski Week?

FitSugar — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 02:41:25 -0800

Although it seems like a national holiday, Ski Week is really only experienced regionally and by school district. The week following President's Day, many schools have off so folks can go to the slopes. It is really big where I live now, but I never heard of it as a kid (maybe this is why I didn't start skiing until my late 20's). Now I want to know about you - Are you going to enjoy the snow for Ski Week?

What is your dream winter vacation?

FitSugar — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 04:00:00 -0800

Lately I have been thinking about getting out of dodge for a winter vacation.

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These shots of Cameron really inspire me to head for the waves, but a week skiing could be great too. Ahhh...but it is just a dream for me. What about you -

What is your dream winter vacation? Do you escape the cold or celebrate it?

Do you take better care of yourself during the week or on the weekends?

FitSugar — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:00:17 -0800

I have noticed that I often feel kind of dehydrated and groggy on Sunday. I know it's not due to late night partying (that is really rare in my life these days) or from drinking too much coffee (I drink less java on the weekends than I do during the week). I think it's because I don't take care of myself on the weekends. I eat at random times and I eat weird combinations of food. Plus I just don't drink water the way I do when I am at my desk at work.

So I was curious if other folks go through this too.

So...do you take better care of yourself during the week or on the weekends?

What is your FAVORITE exercise?

FitSugar — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 08:30:00 -0800

We all have exercises we do every time we workout - what is yours?

What is your favorite winter sport?

FitSugar — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 10:00:00 -0800

You are at your computer because....?

FitSugar — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 08:27:01 -0800

I am curious about your day after Christmas computer habits. So if you are answering this you are obviously online, but why?

Have You Ever Walked Out of a Group Fitness Class?

FitSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:47:38 -0800

Even if kickboxing or step aerobics aren't your ideal fitness experience, working out in a group can buoy your spirits and help motivate you to push yourself. That being said, occasionally there's a sub standing in for your favorite teacher and you just can't hack it. Or you try a new class, realize you're in over your head, and fear injury if you finish. I have quietly moved to the back of a workout studio and slipped out the door to finish a workout on a treadmill when a class just wasn't moving enough for me. What about you?

Do You Exercise When You Have a Cold?

FitSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:47:46 -0800

The flu is one thing, but when I have a little cold, sometimes exercising makes me feel better. Even though I may not have the energy for a full-on sweat fest, getting moving helps warm my body up and usually helps relieve my nasal congestion. What's your take on exercising when you're sick?

Ever Try a "Crazy" Fitness Product That Actually Worked?

FitSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:47:47 -0800

When I came across the "Snuggie Sauna" as a possible weight loss tool, which claims it can help you burn 600 calories in only 15 minutes, I maintained the same stance I usually reserve for products that seem too good to be true - they probably are.

So, it's been my fitness philosophy that the best weight loss results come the old-fashioned way, eating right and working hard. Still, I've definitely had some friends who buy into a quick fix every now and then - some who claim they've seen results using the portable thigh toner, and even the ab toning belt. So, tell me, have you ever had any luck with an unconventional weight loss or fitness product that actually delivered on its promise? Or are you inclined to stick to the basics when it comes to your fitness?