Feeling Stuffed? Let Our Facebook Followers Move You


Updated 11/25/10 3:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Fitness Inspiration From Facebook

Before or after your big meal today, sneak in some activity to get your blood flowing. It'll help burn all those calories you're consuming, but more importantly, it'll feel good to be out in the crisp Fall air. Sure, I hear you — it's tough to move when pumpkin pie is in the oven! But we've got some motivation coming your way. Recently, we asked our Facebook followers what activities they did Read more

9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight


Updated 05/24/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Earn More Money

I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more

Lil Links: 45 Ways to Ensure Your Kids Never Say They're Bored This Summer


Updated 05/23/12 7:04 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Summer Activities For Kids

45 ideas for summer fun — HuffPost Parents Gwyneth Paltrow's kids take in Uncle Jay-Z's show in London — Celebrity Baby Scoop How to join the fight against toxic kids' products — The Stir Jilian Michaels is a mom twice over! — Celebrity Baby Blog Stores are still pushing parents-to-be to buy crib bumpers — Fit Pregnancy 9 ways to get baby to giggle — Parenting.com Steal Molly Sims's Read more

How to Wear a Bra Top: 3 Ways to Channel Your Inner Kelly Kapowski


Updated 05/22/12 8:59 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Wear a Crop Top or Bra Top

When we first heard that crop tops (and more specifically, bralets) were going to be big for 2012, we had our reservations — it seemed like a look best suited for outdoor music festivals and costume parties — but after seeing the midriff-baring look on the runways at Dolce & Gabbana, Nina Ricci, Prada, and others, we inevitably changed our tune, and are officially smitten with the idea Read more

All Hail the Queen: How to Throw a Diamond Jubilee Party!


Updated 05/22/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Diamond Jubilee Party Ideas

This year has been a big one for Queen Elizabeth II, as the British monarch has been celebrating 60 years on the throne with her Diamond Jubilee. The royal anniversary honors a woman who has been through a lot during her 86-year lifetime, including 12 US presidents and 12 UK prime ministers. After all, the record-breaking queen is the longest-reigning living monarch in the world. If you want to Read more

The Right Way to Eat Breakfast For Weight Loss


Updated 05/21/12 2:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Eat Breakfast to Lose Weight

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, because of so many reasons. But you need to make sure that you're doing it right. If you're trying to maintain or lose weight, here are some things to consider when enjoying your first meal of the day. Eat it soon: Studies have found that eating breakfast jump-starts your metabolism, and not only that, it can help ensure that you don't feel so Read more

Lil Links: It's the End of an Era for The Wiggles


Updated 05/18/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Wiggles Are Retiring

Oh, no! The Wiggles are retiring! — BabyCenter Blog Did this expectant mama deserve to be tasered three times? — The Stir Reese Witherspoon is keeping her serve in line during her pregnancy — Celebrity Baby Scoop 10 prenatal eating tips for a healthier baby — FitPregnancy Suri Cruise loves her Little Giraffe stuffed animal — Celebrity Baby Blog Just how gross is it when your tot drops Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

The Downsides to Meeting Your Goal Weight


Updated 05/17/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Appreciate When Losing Weight

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. When I started losing weight, I often looked at women who were thinner than I was and thought, "Wow, her life must be so easy." I knew that once I got to my goal weight, I'd feel awesome, and healthy living would be just as easy for me as it was for all the "I can eat whatever I want and not gain weight" women around Read more

4 Coffee Break Tips to Boost Your Energy (It's Not Just About Caffeine!)


Updated 05/16/12 5:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reasons to Take an Afternoon Coffee Break

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Are the words "coffee break" kind of an oxymoron to you? Probably so if you are just guzzling your grande while you are still at your desk and barely even looking up from your work. While it's true that caffeine can provide you with a jolt of energy, taking an actual break to enjoy your coffee could be the key to Read more