3 Quick Tips to Stop Overeating


Updated 02/17/12 2:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Overeating

You may overeat because you're famished, bored, or just in front of something delicious, but whatever the reason, regularly eating more than you should can make you feel gross and doesn't do great things for your waistline. Here are three quick tips to stop overeating before you reach that uncomfortable threshold. Use tricks to tell yourself you're full: To help you stop going back for more, use Read more

Fun Vegetarian Salads That Pack a Protein Punch


Updated 02/09/12 3:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Protein-Filled Vegetarian Salad Recipes

I'm usually a salad girl for lunch, but I hate when I choose the wrong toppings and end up starving just a few hours later. Plus, an everyday salad routine can get a little boring. The solution: colorful, fun, all-vegetarian salads with high protein contents to keep me full. Here are five protein-filled salads that do just that! Sources: Flickr Users norwichnuts and jules:stonesoup; FitSugar Read more

Weight Loss Rules You're Allowed to Break


Updated 02/11/12 11:10 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Diet Rules You Can Break and Still Lose Weight

If you love to eat, losing weight can seem so structured, you immediately get frustrated and grab the first decadent food you can find. Even though there are some very specific guidelines that can help you reach your goal faster, there's no one-size-fits-all weight-loss plan for everyone. Here are five rules you can bend and still drop pounds from the scale. No Cheesecake, Wine, or French Read more

5 Surprising Ways to Eat Nut Butter


Updated 02/06/12 1:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Ways to Eat Nut Butter

Nut butters are good for more than just sandwiches. As a source of healthy fats and plant-based protein, nut butters can be a nutritional powerhouse. Whether you prefer classic peanut butter or one of the healthy peanut butter alternatives, here are five unexpected ways to incorporate nut butter into your diet: Blend it into your smoothie: Make your breakfast sip a bit creamier — and more Read more

6 Ways You're Hurting Your Heart and Don't Know It


Updated 02/06/12 1:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Bad Daily Habits For Your Heart

February is all about hearts, and not just because of Valentine's Day. In the spirit of Heart Health Month, we're taking a look at some of the harmful health patterns that may be affecting your ticker. You think you're doing something good for your body, but what if that's not the case? From unsafe sips to sleeping late, here are six habits to avoid in order to improve your heart health. Read more

5 Easy Ways to Eat More Fruit


Updated 02/06/12 9:57 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get More Fruit in Your Diet

Luscious, juicy, sweet-as-candy fruit is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It's full of vitamins, fiber to keep you full, water to keep you hydrated, and the natural sugars make it a healthier alternative to sugary treats. You should aim to eat three to six servings of fruit each day, but if that seems like a lot, here are some ways to sneak fruit into your diet. Add fruit slices to Read more

5 Mistakes You're Making at the Grocery Store — and How to Prevent Them


Updated 02/15/12 3:32 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Mistakes You're Making at the Grocery Store

Grocery shopping. It's something we all do, but it helps to have a strategy in place before hitting the aisles to ensure you're making the best decisions for yourself. Watch this video and learn how best to navigate your local grocery for the healthiest purchases. There are only a few days left to enter our Get Fit For 2012 giveaways with prizes to jump-start your January: a year's worth of Read more

If You're Craving Girl Scout Cookies, Try These Instead


Updated 01/31/12 2:37 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Calories in Girl Scout Cookies and How to Beat the Cookie Craving

It's Girl Scout Cookie time! Noshing on these fund-raising treats seems like an American pastime, but it can be challenging to keep a snack session of these seasonal sweets in check. If you can enjoy your cookies in a reasonable manner, then good for you! But if you're looking for a way to scratch that sugary itch without killing your healthy eating agenda, here are some healthier alternatives. Read more

4 Ways to Prep a Healthy Dinner Quickly


Updated 01/27/12 9:38 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Cook a Fast Healthy Dinner

Just one bad decision — like quieting your rumbling stomach with greasy takeout — can undo a day of healthy eating. If you've been sabotaging your diet because of unhealthy dinner decisions, use these tips to cook a healthy meal without sacrificing time. Double the amount: Week already looking full? Make extra servings the next time you cook so you can have healthy leftovers for the rest of Read more

Get a Grip on Indulgences With Trainer Gunnar Peterson's Tips


Updated 01/26/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Control Cravings and Indulgences From Gunnar Peterson

Indulgences can get the best of us at any turn. Whether it's a co-worker's plate of cookies or a strong desire to skip a workout in favor of happy hour, it can be hard to stick with a routine when you notice temptations left and right. We recently spoke with celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson, the man behind some of the curviest bodies in Hollywood, who offered these tips on how to get a grip when Read more