Diet and Fitness During the Mad Men Era


Updated 03/28/12 9:37 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

1960s Diet and Exercise Fads

The 1960s were an ever-changing time to be a woman — body image included. Until Twiggy hit the scene in the late '60s, women with bodies like Mad Men's Joan Holloway were prized for their ample bosoms and curvaceous frames. Matthew Weiner, Mad Men creator, even told the show's actresses to stop working out so they would look more realistic to the era. But the '60s was not without its Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

4 Reasons to Stick With Pilates


Updated 04/15/12 10:27 AM · Posted by · 11 comments

The Benefits of Pilates

Fad workouts come and go, but Pilates continues to be a favorite among Hollywood starlets and well-versed fitness fanatics. What's to love about the exercise? Check out these four reasons to do Pilates below. Complementary workout: Whether you are a hard-core swimmer or a bootcamp devotee, incorporating Pilates into your workout routine helps keep your muscles loose and flexible, important for Read more

The 3 Weight-Loss Strategies That Actually Work


Updated 04/11/12 2:18 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Weight-Loss Strategies That Work

A recent study from the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that there are tried-and-true strategies to losing weight — and yes, they are exactly what you expect. The report tracked 4,000 obese adults for one year to see what worked and what didn't on their quest to lose weight. After a year, 40 percent of those on the study had lost over five percent of their weight, and 20 Read more

Reese Witherspoon's Fit Philosophy


Updated 03/22/12 12:54 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reese Witherspoon's Diet and Exercise Tips

Reese Witherspoon's been having a good week — not only does she turn 36 today, but Reese is reportedly pregnant with her third child. How does the busy actress, mom, and Avon breast cancer ambassador stay fit? Find out Reese's healthy philosophy below. She's an outdoor runner: Hollywood fitness fads come and go, but Reese sticks to what she knows and loves. Whether it's with her husband or on Read more

5 Tech Must Haves From GeekBeat.tv's Cali Lewis


Updated 01/30/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

GeekBeat.tv Cali Lewis Tech Must Haves

As host of GeekBeat.tv and tech expert extraordinaire, Cali Lewis spends close to 75 percent of her time on the road. It's fitting that during a recent Macworld panel when asked to name five technology innovations she can't live without, she didn't give a coveted spot on the list to just any fad. Cali's list of life-changing tech is a combination of the practical for someone always on the go and Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time


Updated 01/27/12 10:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fight Belly Fat With French Toast

Upgrade your French toast to fight belly fat — Prevention Fill up with fiber and cook with these ingredients — Real Simple You can detox with food, and here's 50 recipes to help — Self Treat yourself right and ditch the fad diets for weight loss — Huff Po Hummus might be healthy, but here's why to skip it pre-workout — Shape Robert Pattinson enables Kristen's potato-chip cravings — Read more

Do Popular Weight-Loss Diets Work?


Updated 03/05/12 6:10 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Which Diets Work?

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. There's a mountain of evidence that suggests that fad diets don't function as permanent weight-loss solutions. So why do we continue to flock toward them when we know they're not very effective? After rounding up the top 10 searched diet plans on Yahoo! and noticing that almost every single one was a fad Read more

5 Things to Ignore When Buying Running Shoes


Updated 11/22/11 7:13 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shopping For Running Shoes Tips

Buying the right pair of running shoes can make or break your running experience. Since your shoes are what make initial contact with the surface you are running on — providing the support, cushioning, and durability you need to help you get through your runs — taking the time to find just the right pair is extremely important. Nowadays, the endless variety of shoe options can leave us Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Sporty Shades


Updated 05/09/11 10:40 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Skip These Three New Fad Diets

Protect your peepers with stylish shades when working out — Fitness Skip these three fad diets — Shape Video gaming can lead to eating more — DailySpark Reasons to treat your pregnancy like a marathon — Lululemon Blog The raw and the cooked: which is better for your veggies? — That's Fit Kate Hudson craves scones and clotted cream — Fit Celeb Read more