Bloated? These Foods May Be the Culprit


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Foods That Cause Bloating

The gift of a bloated belly isn't only reserved for women during that time of the month. Sometimes it's the foods we eat that can cause that full, gassy feeling. Here's a list of foods that may be contributing to your balloon-like belly, so you may want to think about limiting or avoiding them. Dairy products: Lactose intolerance can range from mild to severe, but either way, gas is usually a Read more

Fitness Motivation: You've Got Flat Abs!


Updated 09/20/07 8:59 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Fitness Motivation: You've Got Flat Abs!

If you've ever looked at someone with flat abs and thought, I'll never have that, it's time to stop the negative thinking. Guess what? Most of us do have flat abs they just may be hidden under a pesky layer of fat. The good news, a few months (maybe more, maybe less) of cardio and strength training can help reveal that flat midsection of yours. Fit's Tip: If you're a mom who's seen a major Read more

Move It: Full Sit Up with Bridge


Updated 02/07/10 6:53 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Move It: Full Sit Up with Bridge

In a recent poll, I asked you all if your summer fitness goal is to have flat abs or a toned tush. Now, while the majority voted for flat abs I thought I'd share this exercise with you all that works both areas of concern. It's a full sit-up/bridge combo and it works your backs side and your torso splendidly. Start with a basic bridge. On an exhale, push your pelvis up. Keep your back straight Read more

Which is Your Goal This Summer: Toned Tush or Flat Abs?


Updated 06/03/07 8:14 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 38 comments

Which is Your Goal This Summer: Toned Tush or Flat Abs?

We've all got our goals for summer (like get over fear of sharks)... For many of us, especially if you're reading FitSugar right now, that goal is to be comfortable (and looking good) in a bikini but that can be different for everyone. So which is your goal from your workout this summer: Toned tush or flat abs? Which is Your Goal This Summer: Toned Tush or Flat Abs? Toned Tush Read more

Foods That Can Make You Look Pregnant


Updated 02/11/12 2:35 AM · Posted by Shape · 4 comments

Foods That Make You Look Pregnant

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Over the weekend, I saw a photo of a female celebrity (who is in a relationship with a male celeb) leaving a café with the caption, "Baby bump?" and I had to refrain myself from shouting out loud, "Come on, can't a girl eat without the world thinking she's having a baby?!" The truth is having a perfectly flat stomach Read more

Would You Have a Postbaby Boob Job?


Updated 01/26/12 9:08 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Postbaby Boob Job

When I had my C-section, my mom (who had two of her own) told me her only regret after having my brother was that she didn't request a tummy tuck after delivery, a somewhat shocking statement from my totally low-key, nonvain mother. Of course, back then, I was still operating under the illusion that my body would snap back to its prepregnancy state within a few months and my formally flat abs Read more

How to Get Rihanna's Rock-Hard Abs


Updated 01/19/12 11:34 AM · Posted by Shape · 0 comments

Rihanna's Ab Workout

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Rihanna is one hot singing sensation. Having recently been named the best-selling digital artist of all time — thanks to a whopping 47.5 million downloads of her hits — the sexy songstress is also a top contender for album of the year at this year’s Grammy Awards. But not only does the Barbadian beauty know how to Read more

5 Secrets to Flat Abs


Updated 01/09/12 11:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Diet and Exercise Tips to Getting Flat Abs

It may not be a secret that the best way to a six-pack is a healthy diet (even if it's no diet at all) and regular exercise, but there's a right way and wrong way to a flat belly. If you're trying to find the best combination to help banish belly fat and strengthen your torso, read on for five tips for getting flat abs. Read more

Quick Tips: 5 Belly-Shrinking, De-Bloating Foods


Updated 03/03/11 4:35 PM · Posted by Self · 5 comments

Foods to Help With Bloating

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! We're not going to lie: transforming your body from head to toe isn't always the fastest process, because it takes time to burn fat and build muscle. However, there is an exception: With the right diet and workout, you can see a difference in your belly (and maybe even reveal an ab or two!) in just a couple of days. The Read more