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How to Make an At-Home Facial Mask With Kate Somerville

BellaTV — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:00:00 PDT

Kate Somerville has helped Hollywood celebrities like Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, and Demi Moore get glowing skin, and even if you can’t rush into her clinic, you can still get the same treatment at home. Watch our video as Kate shows you how to make a hydrating mask using yogurt, flax seeds and honey.

10 Ways to Stay Hydrated This Summer

FitSugar — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:00:42 PDT

While it's always a good idea to stay hydrated, it's especially important when the temps of Summer start rising. Whether you're spending your vacation camping and hiking or just doing more outdoor daily activities like biking and walking, I've got some tips for how you can stay hydrated during the warm weather months.

Eat your water. Chowing down on water-filled foods like watermelon, is an easy and refreshing way to keep hydrated.
Swap soda for sparkling water. If you're trying to kick a soda habit, sparkling water is a healthy, but still fizzy, alternative.
Hydrate before exercising. Be sure to drink water before exercising to maximize your workout.
Drink water on the plane. If you're traveling this Summer, don't forget to drink up the H2O on the plane.
Stay hydrated at work. Even when working indoors, it's important to keep the fluids handy.

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Top Beauty Tip from Olympic Figure Skater Tanith Belbin

BellaTV — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:14:06 PST

US Olympic Ice Dancer Tanith Belbin's number one beauty travel tip is something easy to do on and off the ice: hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Here are some creative ways to squeeze in those 6 - 8 glasses.

Healthy Eating Tip: Drink Water First

FitSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:00:00 PDT

How much water have you had today? The eight glasses a day theory has come under scrutiny, but we still need to stay hydrated, especially if we exercise and/or live in a hot, dry climate.

But there's another reason you want to keep hydrated; studies have found that folks who stay on top of their water intake actually consume fewer calories. This could be because sometimes we can confuse the feeling of dehydration with the feeling of hunger. So, in an effort to stay hydrated and keep your calories down, think about drinking a glass of water before your meals. You may find that you feel fuller faster, and if nothing else, it's a good way to guarantee you'll be drinking a few glasses of water a day.

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Fit for July: FitSugar Must Haves

FitSugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:30:00 PDT

Summer is in full force by the time July swings around. If you're lucky, you're still finding a time to exercise before the mercury rises and all the barbecues get fired up for Independence Day. In this seventh month, we're more than halfway through the year and hopefully still going strong on our healthy endeavors. Keep motivated and fit with my must haves for July.

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Spring Fit Tip: Bring Enough Water

FitSugar — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:00:00 PDT

Spring is here and you know what that means? It's time to bring your workouts outdoors! If you're going to be embarking on any hiking or biking then be sure you bring along enough water.

A good rule of thumb is to have 16 ounces for every hour you anticipate to be gone. I know it may seem like a lot but nothing is worse than finding yourself two hours away from home on a lovely bike trip as you realize you've just finished your last drop of water. If you're going to be doing a bit of day trippin' than you may even want to invest in a hydration pack.

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What to Do After Your Workout

FitSugar — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:45:00 PST

You might not have ever thought about this but what do you do once you've finished 30 minutes of cardio and lifted your last rep of your last set? Go home? Not quite.

Just because you've done the hard part does not mean that you should just pack up and head on home. Feel free to congratulate yourself for a job well done, but here are a few more things you should consider doing:

Hydrate. Just because you're done working out doesn't mean you're done hydrating. Chances are you've lost a good bit of water during your workout, even during Winter workouts, so be sure to keep on drinking water to keep hydrated beyond your workout.
Cool-down. A 5-10 minute cool down is necessary to bring your heart rate back down to a normal rate, lower your body temperature, as well as help prevent blood pooling, muscle soreness and cramps.

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Three Ways to Stay Hydrated at Work

FitSugar — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 09:30:00 PDT

Hydrating at work is just as important as hydrating while exercising. Office environments are notorious for being some of the driest places on earth, particularly with air-conditioning and heat going at full blast. Hydration is simple to do, but if left undone can leave you feeling less than stellar. So stick to this 3-point plan to focus on hydration from RealBuzz.com:

Limit caffeine intake. Caffeinated drinks including cola, tea and coffee, all dehydrate your body. This can result in headaches, dry and sore throats, and lethargy.
Don’t lose your bottle. Always keep a bottle of water at arms reach. Take frequent swigs and you’ll keep your fluid levels topped up.
Don’t neglect activity. However, just because you have water close at hand and don’t need to move away from your desk for a drink, still make sure that you take regular exercise and mobility breaks.

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5 Things Every Healthy Eater Should Do

FitSugar — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 02:30:00 PDT

So you call yourself a healthy eater, eh? If so, you may want to be sure to do these five things to ensure your healthy eating status:

Eat breakfast, always.
Drink plenty of fluids/water.
Get your five a day.
Limit salt. Better yet, avoid it.
Avoid late night snacking

Have anything else you'd like to add to the list? Then add your ideas in the comments section below.

How to Ease the Pain of Sunburn

FitSugar — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:45:00 PDT

Sunburned? You don't need me or anyone else reminding you that you should have worn sunscreen - your screaming red skin is reminder enough! So what can you do to ease the pain and speed up the healing? Here are some tips:

Take a cool shower and gently lather up with a moisturizing soap.
As soon as you get out of the shower, while your skin is still damp, rub aloe all over your sunburn. The store-bought gel works well (I keep mine in the fridge), but if you have an aloe plant, that'll work better. Just break off a stalk, peel one side of the skin off and rub it all over the affected area. You can save the leftover stalk wrapped in a plastic baggie in the fridge. If you don't have aloe, rub regular lotion all over your skin.

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If the area is really hot and burning, apply cool, wet washcloth compresses to your burn.
Take an aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce pain and swelling.
Drink plenty of water to re-hydrate yourself.
Wear loose fitting clothes so you don't irritate your skin.
If your skin blisters, avoid popping the bubbles because it can cause infection. Continue to moisturize your skin several times a day with aloe or lotion.
Stay out of the sun until your skin heals.

Fit's Tips: Since the next time you go out in the sun, you won't forget your sunscreen, just remember to reapply it every 2 hours so you can be fully protected. Remember to check the expiration date if you still have last year's sunscreen. Source and Source