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Up and at 'Em! Calorie Burners For Memorial Day

FitSugar — Mon, 30 May 2011 00:39:34 PDT

Memorial Day is more than just good barbecue! Why not throw in some fun activities so those treats don't expand your waistline? Here are a handful of ways to burn at least 200 calories this holiday. The best part is that they are all fun group activities, so it won't feel like you are working out at all!

Calories burned based on a 130-pound woman. Calculate a more accurate burn stat for your weight and height with our Calorie Burn tool.

Spring Yourself Into Health

FitSugar — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:00:17 PDT

When Spring weather hit Sugar HQ last week I was more than stoked. Ever since, I've been going on outdoor runs and evening bike rides, and hitting the park with friends. While I'll miss heading up to the mountains for snowboarding fun, sunny weather opens up the door to all types of new activities, many that are best played with friends. Before Spring is over, make sure you do everything on my list at least once - your heart, muscles, and friends will love you for it.

Flashback: '60s Hula Hoop and Frisbee Ad

GiggleSugar — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:00:00 PST

In a world full of Guitar Hero, iPhones, and dot com dating, it's nice to be reminded of simpler times, times when there were - oh boy! - seven different types of frisbees to choose from. But that's not all Wally, guys and gals could meander on down to the beach to shoop, shoop, hula hoop together. (So that's what they called it?) Good times!

Get Physical: Play Frisbee

FitSugar — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 03:30:00 PDT

Working out doesn't always have to be something you dread, in fact it should really be something you love to do. It doesn't have to be dull and repetitive and it doesn't have to make you sweat. Throwing the old disk around is one of those things that works your muscles and your heart without you even realizing it, since you're having so much fun.

Grab your boyfriend or girlfriend, your dog (if you have one) or some pals and head on down to a beach, a park or someone's big backyard. Bring along a frisbee and start passing it around. If you get a whole group of people together, you can play a game of Ultimate Frisbee.

Throwing the frisbee around works your upper body. Your core gets a workout too, since you're twisting your torso every time you throw. When someone throws the disk to you, you'll end up running, diving, and leaping for it which will work your leg muscles and your heart. If you end up missing the catch (which is bound to happen), you'll end up laughing your butt off, which works your abs and relieves stress.

Playing regular frisbee for 30 minutes burns around 150 -170 calories and Ultimate Frisbee burns 230-250 calories. That's a lot considering playing frisbee is mostly about laughing and having a good time.

Fit's Tips: A frisbee is a great thing to pack along for your next BBQ. Why sit around and chomp down chips and dip while you're waiting for the burgers or veggie burgers to cook, when you can work up an appetite by tossing the disk.

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Get in Gear: Ultra Star Frisbees

FitSugar — Thu, 17 May 2007 02:00:00 PDT

You can't very well toss the disk around or play a game of Ultimate Frisbee without a Frisbee, can you?

Check out these Ultra Star Discs - they're The Official Disc of the Ultimate Players Association and the choice of teams worldwide. These have been the leading Frisbee sold and used since Ultimate Frisbee was introduced in 1981 (that's pretty impressive).

So what I'm saying is that these are state-of-the-art, top-notch Frisbees we're talking about here. Not only that, but they only cost $7.95. They come in black, red, white, or yellow.

Buy one from UltimateFrisbees.com.

It's Ultimate Frisbee Time

FitSugar — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:15:00 PDT

Warmer weather always makes we want to go for a nice long walk in the park. I always see college kids, running around barefoot, and tossing around a frisbee.

Some ladies are causal frisbee tossers, and others take the game much more seriously. Ultimate Frisbee has taken this carefree pastime to a whole other competitive level.

It's like a whole bunch of sports rolled into one. You play on a field similar to one used for football. It requires the athletic endurance of soccer, and the quick thinking and passing of basketball. It's played by 2 teams of 7 players.

In order to score a point, you need to catch the frisbee in the other team's end zone (kind of like football). You can run around unless you have control of the frisbee, then you need to stay put until you pass it.

If you want to play, you can always get a bunch of your buddies together for a friendly game, but you could also join a club, team, or game in your area.

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What We're Sweet On: A Pane-Fully Stylish Palette

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:20:00 PDT

Stila's holiday palettes are always lovely, but this year's Dream in Full Color palette ($39) is both totally gorgeous and amazingly affordable. Plus, it comes with an easy-to-follow instruction booklet that tells you how to create seven different looks. Even if you lose the booklet, all you really need to know is that you start outside of each "petal" and work your way toward the center, finishing up with the included waterproof liner pencil. The shadow in the middle is Stila's beloved Kitten, and there's even blush ringing the outside. And if you like the multishadow compact idea but want something portable (the Full Color palette is about the size of a Frisbee), check out the Daydream palette ($18), a miniversion with bright shades and just a few less color layering options.

Calories Burned With 15 Minutes of Exercise: Summer Edition

Jenny Sugar — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:29:01 PDT

Summer weather inspires me to exercise outside, even though some days it's super hot and humid. I usually work out early in the morning when temps are the lowest, and if I'm done by 8:30 a.m., I usually beat the heat. Not only do I love not having to wear a lot of clothes, but there are also so many different ways to move your body, you'll never get bored.

With busy Summer schedules and the sometimes unbearable heat and humidity, 15 minutes may be all you can spare (or bear). It may feel like a short time, but some exercise is always better than none at all. Check out how many calories you'll burn in your mini-workout. All stats are based on a 130-pound woman.

Running at a pace of 6 mph (10-minute miles): 148 calories
Walking at a pace of 4 mph (15-minute miles): 59 calories
Biking at a moderate pace of 13 mph: 118 calories
Mountain biking: 126 calories
Stretching/light yoga: 59 calories
Swimming laps at a moderate pace: 118 calories
Snorkeling: 74 calories

Not seeing your favorite Summer activity? Keep reading to find out how many calories you burn in 15 minutes of hiking, tennis, or playing Frisbee.

Ways to Cut Calories and Avoid the Freshman 15

Jenny Sugar — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:21:31 PDT

Candy was my study buddy, and I ate pasta for dinner every night, so it's unsurprising that my first semester of college I ended up putting on way more than the dreaded freshman 15. Gaining weight once you hit dorm life doesn't have to be a given; you can avoid packing on the pounds and having to buy a new, larger wardrobe with these calorie-cutting tips.

Choose a limited meal plan: Signing up for unlimited trips to the dining hall is a meal plan option, but not the best one when you want to avoid weight gain. If you can hit the dining hall whenever you want, you'll be tempted to join your friends for a second dinner, so choose the two or three meals a day option, and eat in your dorm room the rest of the time.
Don't fall for the all-you-can-eat scam: It's shocking when you walk into a dining hall for the first time and see the huge spread of self-serve food to choose from. Make sure you're keeping your portions in check, and don't make a habit of going back for seconds and thirds. Having mozzarella sticks and french fries for every meal won't do your waist any favors either, so skip the high-calorie fried foods and opt for the salad bar instead.
Don't splurge on junk even though no one is watching you. It's liberating not to have your parents there to tell you not to eat that fourth cookie, but those calories add up just the same. Use your healthy sense, and know when to indulge and when to say no.

Continue reading for more ways to avoid the freshman 15.

Come Party With Me: Picnic in the Park - The Look

Katie Sweeney — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 04:32:07 PDT

Pack up all your party supplies for a picnic in the park! Instead of using a normal picnic blanket, bring a festively printed tapestry ($189). Put the nonparishable foods, like the Polynesian snack mix and chocolate chip cookies in a large farmers market basket ($49) along with cotton napkins ($8) (they're more environmentally-friendly), paper plates, and plastic wine glasses. Fill colorful Chinese takeout containers with chicken wings, Summer rolls, and cucumber salad. An acrylic pitcher with a lid ($16) ensures that no pink lemonade spills while in transport to the party spot. Throw in a frisbee for some fun and you are ready to go! Click on the images above to shop these items.