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Get the bod: Janet Jackson and freshdining.com

FitSugar — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 16:38:22 PST

Janet Jackson lost 60 pounds in record time - want to know how? Watch this news clip and see.

Welcome to fresh dining where a gourmet chef prepares low calorie, balanced meals that are delivered right to your door. Every night you'll receive 5 meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack, and even dessert.

Each meal consists of organic lean meats, fruits, veggies and whole grains, so you'll feel full and satisfied, and won't feel the need to cheat.

What's the price for this weight-loss plan? $40-60 a day. Do you think it's worth it? Let me know below.

The Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women

Health — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:45:10 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we
can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe.

The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else.

It seems like every year another country's lifestyle is touted as the new magic bullet to cure us of obesity, heart disease, and premature death: for an unclogged heart, herd goats and down olive oil like a Mediterranean. Avoid breast cancer and live to 100 by dining on tofu, Japanese-style. Stay as happy as Norwegians by hunting elk and foraging for cowberries.

Health.com: Weight-Loss Secrets From Around the World

The places we're usually told to emulate are known as Blue Zones or Cold Spots. Blue Zones were pinpointed by explorer Dan Buettner and a team of longevity researchers and are described in his book The Blue Zones: Lessons For Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest. They're areas in Italy, Japan, Greece, California, and Costa Rica where the people have traditionally stayed healthy and active to age 100 or older.

Keep on reading for more great tips from around the globe.

Celebaby Roundup!

Mackenzie Wagoner — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:30:20 PST

Celebrities took a break from award show season to spend quality time with their babies this weekend! Ben Affleck dined with Seraphina, while Victoria Beckham gave Harper Seven a spot of fresh air on a walk. Natalie Portman took Aleph to meet some friends, and Mariah Carey got an onstage surprise in the form of Nick and Moroccan - click through to see what they were all up to!

4 Things I Wish I'd Known at the Start of My Weight Loss Journey

Jenny Sugar — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:54:39 PST

No stranger to the Freshman 15 in college, in fact, I experienced something closer to the Freshman 30. It wasn't until I saw a photo of myself heading into my sophomore year that I realized I was carrying quite a few extra pounds and that it was time to do something about it. It took me a very long time to lose the weight (we're talking not until after graduation), all because I thought I knew what I was doing. Boy was I wrong. Here are four things I wish I had known at the start of my weight loss journey.

You Can't Eat Peanut Butter Out of the Jar
While peanut butter is full of heart-healthy fats, it's not void of calories - one tablespoon contains 105. I found myself spooning it straight out of the jar, wondering why my jeans weren't any looser. This is important to remember with all healthy foods: just because they aren't considered junky, doesn't mean you can eat as much as you want. Be aware of portion sizes when it comes to whole grains, nuts, seeds, and health food store snacks.

Keep reading to find out what else I wish I had known about weight loss.

Travel Tips For the Upcoming Holiday Weekend

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:45:22 PST

Traveling this holiday? Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday this year, which makes one big mess at the airport. If you can't take a car or a train, be sure to check out these packing and travel tips to make your life easier while booking flights, getting through security checkpoints, and beyond.

Booking Flights

TripIt - Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails to TripIt, which will automatically create a master itinerary of an upcoming trip accessible through the web or a mobile device. The itineraries even include the tidbits we seem to forget like weather updates, local maps, and directions.
Google Flight Search - Book that plane ticket before prices rise any further! Google's flight search engine incorporates travel basics like price point, maximum number of connections, and preferred airline with an easy-to-use interface.
Hotel Tonight - If there are too many relatives in one house, scan the last-minute hotel deals at Hotel Tonight for a chic getaway at a discounted price. Every day three hotels in a city reveal their discounted rates starting at noon, and you then have until 2 a.m. to book the deal and take advantage of a peaceful room.
My TSA - Can homemade fruit cakes go through security? How early should you show up to the airport for a flight on the eve of Thanksgiving? Answer the pressing travel questions that could otherwise cause delays or stress by adding the TSA's free iOS app to your device. The app's airport security line estimator may become the most crucial feature on your phone when planning your airport arrival.
HearPlanet ($3) - Take the time to discover the cultural side of your holiday destination. This interactive app highlights attractions in over 300,000 locations and uses geolocation features so that you don't miss any of the nearby fun, plus it's a great excuse to get out of the house and move around in fresh air.
GasBuddy - Hitting the open road instead of the air? Use the free GasBuddy app to locate the cheapest fuel on the interstate. Show your fellow travelers some love and share the low-price gas station you discover within the app.

Gadget Essentials

iPad or Tablet - If you have the luxury of spending upwards of $500 on a tablet, it's probably the only gadget you'll need to tote during travel season since it can hold your ebooks, surf the Internet, and keep you connected.
eReader - If you're sans tablet, pack up your favorite ereader. Whether it's the latest Kindle or the new Nook Simple Touch, you can read the entire Game of Thrones series without all the paper weight.
Compact laptop - Though the MacBook Air is arguably the most popular lightweight laptop out there, there's plenty of compact PCs and ultrabooks to choose from as well.
Chargers - If you're toting all these gadgets, you're going to (obviously) need some chargers to keep things juiced. Thankfully, many airlines are offering charging stations in the terminal and even seat-side outlets on board, so you can stay 100 percent charged throughout your trip.
Headphones - Keep the roar of 35,000 feet at bay with some nice sound-isolating headphones. If you're going over-the-ear, consider Skullcandy Aviators ($149), which offer great sound and deep bass and are even comfy for those geeks who wear glasses.

Get more tips on how to pack your bag and save some dough after the break.

Deck the Halls With DIY Holiday Decor

Casa Community — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:53 PST

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Seefree from the Su Casa group:

As soon as the calendar flips to December, I become a crazed, crafting glue-gunner. Something about the holidays makes me want to hunker down with a hot toddy and get creative. This year was no exception, and our home is filled with DIY Christmas cheer!

On our windows, hang wreaths of Fresh Boxwood. Not bad for $3 each!

To add some playful whimsy, we created Stick-On Bow Wreaths.

The DIY Cinnamon Stick Candle adds a warm and comforting smell.

And our dining room table is ready for Christmas dinner, with a DIY Ornament Centerpiece.

Check out all our DIY Christmas Projects, and see the full Holiday Open House Tour on Hi Sugarplum!

Be sure to post your own holiday decorating projects in the Su Casa group!

3 Ways Soup Can Save Your Diet

Leta Shy — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:07:50 PDT

Once the weather turns colder, all thoughts turn to ways to keep warm. Does that mean that you've got soup on the brain? Thankfully, when done right, this cold-weather craving gets a thumbs-up in the diet department. Read on for three reasons to love soup.

It can act as an appetite suppressant: Ordering soup before a meal shouldn't just be saved for restaurant dining. Have a cup of soup before your dinner - the low-calorie appetizer will help fill you up before you reach for a huge helping later.

It helps you load up the veggies: Feeling like your veggie quotient is lacking? Soups are a good way to fill up on your greens. Add fresh or frozen vegetables to a ready-made soup, or try blending vegetables together to make your own hearty homemade meal.

Read on for more soup and your diet after the break.

Link Time: Rainy Fall Day Solutions, Runway Color Inspiration, and a Dining Room Revamp

CasaSugar — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:59 PDT

Banish muddy prints by installing a boot box this Fall. - Fresh Home Ideas
Add flair to your table with one of these seven serving dishes. - Real Simple
Inspiration for a dining room revamp. - Houzz
Decorate with shades inspired by Jil Sander. - Stylelist Home
Tour San Francisco's Huntington Hotel. - Shelterrific
12 DIY Fall repairs. - This Old House

90210 "Greek Tragedy": Most Scandalous Moments

Rose Curiel — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:52:56 PDT

The 90210 kids got a fresh start after graduating from West Beverly, but the group is already experiencing a new set of problems in their post-high-school days. Annie may have turned Liam down twice in the first episode of this season, but the former couple brings up the breakup baggage yet again in this week's episode.

Naomi continues to plot her revenge against her college enemy Holly, and enlists the help of an unlikely group of allies to take the sorority president down. Meanwhile, Navid's revamping of Shirazi Studios hits an unexpected roadblock that could unravel all his hard work. To find out details of Naomi's latest scheme, Navid's business woes, and more just keep reading

Cooking Channel's Ching He Huang Talks Chinese Food

Susannah Chen — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:09:49 PDT

When the Cooking Channel first launched last year, I was thrilled to find that the lineup included a show called Chinese Food Made Easy - up until that point, the only Chinese cooking shows I'd seen were reruns of Martin Yan's Yan Can Cook. Its host, a fresh, upbeat face named Ching He Huang, had appeared in a slew of cooking shows in the UK, where she's widely recognized for reinventions of her favorite Chinese dishes.

Today marks the Cooking Channel premiere of Huang's second season for the show, which is now titled Easy Chinese: San Francisco. In preparation, Ching spent six weeks in the San Francisco Bay Area. I caught up with her in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown, and in between cups of medicinal herbal tea, she shared her thoughts on why China's multifaceted flavors will be the next big thing. See more when you keep reading.