Foolproof Ways to Motivate a Weekend Workout on Friday Night


Updated 04/13/12 1:22 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Motivation For a Weekend Workout

You worked hard all week long, and all you want to do on Saturday is chill and do nothing. But if you lace up your sneakers and burn some calories, you know you'll probably feel good. If you have a tough time exercising on the weekend, here are some ways to get psyched about it, and do all the prep work the night before. Choose your gear: The night before, choose your outfit and lay it right Read more

10 Healthy Pantry and Fridge Staples For Busy People


Updated 03/11/12 9:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Eating Tips For a Busy Person

If a busy schedule makes it hard for you to make healthy homemade meals and refuel yourself after a hard workout, here are 10 shopping tips to keep in mind when combing through the supermarket aisles. These shopping habits will make it easier for you to eat healthier and prepare home-cooked meals that will fit into your busy schedule. Keep canned tuna and/or beans in your pantry at all times to Read more

Do This, Not That: Simple Tweaks to Save Calories on Weekend Activities


Updated 02/24/12 8:05 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

What to Do on the Weekend to Lose Weight

The weekends are made for relaxing, catching up with friends, and finishing any last-minute errands before Monday rolls around. All good things, but popular weekend activities like eating out, heading to the movies, or hitting the bar aren't always the healthiest ways to spend your day. If you're looking to shave a few calories off of your normal weekend rituals, look no further! Here are five Read more

Why You Should Hydrate Up During Winter Months


Updated 12/08/11 2:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why Should You Hydrate During Winter

Colder Winter months can sometimes make you neglect your daily water intake. You might assume you need less water than you do during Summer because you don't feel parched and aren't sweating like you do in warmer weather. Not true! Here are three reasons to keep your water cup filled during Winter. Hydrate Despite the Chill You need to drink the same amount of water year round — and maybe Read more

5 Ways to Prevent a Cold This Weekend


Updated 11/12/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Weekend Cold Prevention

I love the crisp, colder weather of Autumn, but I hate that it also signals the start of cold and flu season. There are plenty of things you can do throughout your day to prevent catching a cold, but here are five things you should keep in mind specifically on weekends. Don't Overdo It on the Booze I don't blame you for wanting to de-stress from your crazy work week by letting loose with a drink Read more

How to Know If Your Tap Water Needs Filtering


Updated 10/18/11 1:17 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips For Knowing If Your Tap Watered Needs to Be Filtered

In an effort to keep my carbon footprint in check, I keep reusable bottles and fill 'em up with tap water. Since tap water is more regulated than bottled water, I tend to not worry about contaminants. Although lately, my tap water has tasted and smelled a bit off, making me wonder: should I start using my Brita again, or is it time to invest in a more sophisticated filter? I am a fan of easy Read more

How to Stay Healthy on Those Lazy, Slacker Days


Updated 10/14/11 11:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Stay Healthy When You Feel Lazy

While it's hard to find time to exercise when your schedule is chock-full — read our tips on fitting in exercise when you're busy — it can also be hard to stay healthy on lazy days when life isn't planned down to every minute. If you're not careful, a whole day goes by before you realize that you haven't moved as much as you should or that you have no veggies left in the fridge. If you find Read more

A Reader's Tips on How to Think and Feel Young


Updated 10/13/11 1:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 Ways to Feel Young Again

FitSugar reader YogaGirlAli has some advice for you: it's time to make like a kid again. She shared her advice on how to be active, creative, and healthy in your everyday life in our Women Who Rock (Climb) group. Dance around your room for the length of an entire song. Kids like to dance! Drop everything and just dance for a few minutes out of your day! Don't raise your hand. Just start Read more

10 Things Every Woman Should Do to Prevent Breast Cancer


Updated 10/12/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Young Women Should Do to Lower Breast Cancer Risks

There are several risk factors that can increase your chances of developing breast cancer. And while the risk increases as we age, there are certain preventative measures every women should do, whether she's in her 20s or in her mammogram years, to help reduce her risk of getting the disease. Read on for 10 things every women should do to help prevent breast cancer. Maintain a healthy weight. Read more

Don't Get Sick! Must-Do Habits of Healthy People


Updated 10/12/11 10:58 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Prevent Colds and Flu

Want to avoid getting sick this season? Just look to the habits of the super healthy as your guide! Before the office cold catches up with you, here are four tips that will have you staying healthy, well, and free from the flu all year long. Regular Exercise One of the many benefits of having a steady fitness routine is that you're less likely to become sick. Numerous studies have shown that Read more