So You Made A Mistake...


Updated 08/13/07 10:39 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

So You Made A Mistake...

So last night you splurged and went to Dairy Queen and had a large Oreo Blizzard and now you feel like absolute crap and could not possibly get off the couch, let alone make it to the gym. Or maybe you have been slacking on getting a new pair of sneakers and now your knees are killing you. Just like anything else in life, mistakes happen in fitness too. Use your mistakes as lessons for your 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

5 Fitness Myths That Mess With Results


Updated 04/30/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fitness Mistakes That Prevent Weight Loss

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Jenna Bergen, Prevention With so many people offering advice on weight loss, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. All too often I’ve overheard a hardworking gym-goer sharing a well-meaning but ill-informed tip with another exerciser. And I’m not the only one who’s heard fitness folklore being Read more

A Reader's First Half Marathon Is Full of Triumphs and a Little Bit of Embarrassment


Updated 05/03/12 12:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Having to Pee During a Marathon

FitSugar reader Dhitri has an embarrassing tale about her first half marathon. She shared her story in our RunningSugar community group. Help her out by sharing your own funny or embarrassing race tales below! So you know I ran my first half and had the greatest time ever. There were a few blunders, of course (what's a race without 'em?). Firstly, I arrived only half an hour before the start. Read more

Beyoncé's Fit Philosophy


Updated 04/25/12 11:23 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beyonce's Diet and Exercise Routine

How does someone become crowned People magazine's World's Most Beautiful Woman? Genetics, of course, play a major part, but so does having a healthy and happy lifestyle. Here's how 2012's winner Beyoncé has stayed fit throughout the years. She's realistic: "I can't eat what I want, and I can't not go to the gym," Beyoncé told Self. She also has the right outlook; she knows that there isn't a Read more

How to Begin a New Outdoor Cardio Routine


Updated 04/16/12 4:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Start an Outdoor Exercise Routine

Has the warm weather gotten you inspired to start a new outdoor cardio routine? Whether you've set your eyes on running, biking, or swimming, here are some things to remember before you begin. Biking Investing in a bike is exciting — once you find the perfect one for you, you'll be inspired to explore your town, take a long weekend bike ride, maybe even commute to work! But the process of Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: White House Garden Turns Into an Outdoor Yoga Studio


Updated 04/12/12 11:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yoga at the White House Garden 2012

Watch as the White House garden turns into a yoga studio — Mind Body Green Is your nail polish on the most toxic list? Think twice before your next mani — Cafe Mom Mingle away your middle: how to lose weight without missing happy hour — Fitness The pics don't lie. See just how much sugar is in your favorite drink — Fitnessista Skip the takeout and make healthy ponzu Asian chicken — Read more

Nip Slips and Other Things That Can Ruin a Yoga Class


Updated 04/13/12 7:57 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Have a Good Yoga Class

Just as you can have a bad day at the gym, you can also have a rotten time at the yoga studio. To make sure you always have an awesome experience on your mat, make sure to avoid the following mistakes in your next class. Excuse me, I think your boob fell out of your shirt: No one is paying much attention to your outfit, but it will cause a scene if a too-loose shirt causes a bit of indecent Read more

Lil Links: Why Working Moms Shouldn't Feel Guilty


Updated 04/11/12 3:05 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Why Working Moms Shouldn't Feel Guilty

Why working moms should feel OK not knowing every detail of their babies' days — FitPregnancy Five fantasies every parent dreams of — The Stir Hilary Duff: "Luca makes us smile all day, every day." — Celebrity Baby Scoop Mason Disick's dapper Easter Sunday look for less — Celebrity Baby Blog Eight discipline mistakes that most parents make — Parenting Why being a "mama's boy" isn't Read more