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When PMS cravings strike, skip the Doritos and try this recipe for Shiitake Tofu Lettuce Cups, created by chefs at Dr. Andrew Weil's True Food Kitchen instead. The flavor profile — salty and crunchy — is sure to please your palate, while the ingredients work to alleviate the symptoms that accompany Aunt Ruby's monthly visit. If getting healthy is one your goals for the year, be sure to check Read more
DrSugar is in the house and he's answering your health questions. Dear Dr. Sugar, I'd like some advice on how to gain weight the healthy way. I'm naturally petite and thin, yet I think adding a few extra pounds to my frame would be beneficial to my health, and I would probably look better too. The problem is I like to do cardio and other more vigorous sports (not to mention I work in a gym!), so Read more
You're asking and I'm answering... Dear Fit, Hello! I am in desperate need for your help... I am 21 years old, 5'5" and weigh 105 lbs. I'm not incredibly happy with my size at all. Don't think I want to go all Nicole Richie... I actually want the complete opposite. I'm trying to GAIN weight. I was wondering... what types of food should I be eating to help me add pounds? Please help... I'm Read more
It's an age old tale: Girl gets hooked on drugs and checks into rehab. Girl gets clean and gains weight. Girl loses weight and just can't figure out how to gain it back. Girl checks back into rehab and rumors spread like wildfire about girl having a gastric bypass surgery reversal. OK, so maybe it's not age old but it's definitely a tale worth noting. For all those out there having issues Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. If you couldn’t let anything cross your lips from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., but you were allowed to eat anything you wanted for eight hours a day and still lose weight, would you try it? Read more
Women tend to gain weight in a few special spots — our thighs, tush, face, breasts, and of course, our tummies. If you suffer from a mushy middle, here are some possible reasons why. Read more
Being in a relationship is so exciting that spending so much time together can cause your healthy lifestyle to fly out the window. You may even adopt some of your partner's unhealthy habits. That can add up to some extra pounds on the scale, so here are some tips to prevent weight gain while dating. Remember that eating an extra 500 calories a day will make you gain a pound in one week, so be Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. When I started losing weight, I often looked at women who were thinner than I was and thought, "Wow, her life must be so easy." I knew that once I got to my goal weight, I'd feel awesome, and healthy living would be just as easy for me as it was for all the "I can eat whatever I want and not gain weight" women around Read more
Busy nine-to-fivers have schedules that don't leave much wiggle room for anything but work. Getting wrapped up in a project often leads to skipped snacks and meals. A growling stomach, headache, and fuzzy brain make you realize you should have eaten lunch an hour ago, and since you're famished, you reach for the first (and probably not-so-healthy) food you can get your hungry hands on. Prevent Read more
Vacations are all fun and games until you realize your pleasure trip is taking a toll on your waistline! Some of us give our diets and exercise a break when we bon voyage, but if you're a regular jet-setter, you may want to take into consideration these primary culprits for weight gain when you're on a trip. The food. Whether you're on a cruise or staying at an all-inclusive resort, there is Read more
