Diet Tip: Choose Wet Snacks


Updated 05/15/08 9:58 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Diet Tip: Choose Wet Snacks

I know it is easy to reach for chips, crackers or pretzels when you're experiencing a snack attack. Those crunchy carbs are easy to find. But here's a habit to try on for size, go out of your way to find a "wet" snack. Foods rich in water tend to pack fewer calories into bigger servings and come with added fiber. I am thinking cucumbers, apples, bell peppers, celery or to go really wet, broth Read more

Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Morning Workout


Updated 02/09/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Morning Exercise Mistakes and Fixes

If you work or go to school full time, getting your sweat on in the wee hours of the morn is probably the only time you can fit it in. Kudos to you for resisting the urge to hit the snooze button and skip out. Make setting your alarm and pulling yourself out of bed worth all the effort and avoid these morning exercise mistakes. Not eating: It's super early, but you need to eat in order to fuel 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

The Simply Surprising Reasons French Women Have Enviably Glowy Skin


Updated 02/03/12 11:01 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Get Beautiful Skin Like a French Woman

When Bertrand Thomas and his wife, Mathilde, (pictured above) launched Caudalie in 1995 with just three items on the roster, it was the first company to use the antiaging benefits of grape-seed polyphenols in skin care. Since then, the vinotheraphy-based brand has launched a full range of products, using practically all parts of the grape, from skin to stalk. In fact, its radiance-boosting Beauty Read more

5 Ways to Stay Healthy During a Super Bowl Party


Updated 01/30/12 6:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stay Healthy During a Super Bowl Party

Super Bowl parties, whether you're a football fan or not, are a great way to socialize with friends over food and drinks, but that doesn't mean you have to disregard any of your healthy eating goals this weekend. If you're going to a Super Bowl party on Sunday, read on for five ways to keep it healthy during all the fun. Bring a healthy side: You can't control how many of your friends will be Read more

Savvy Tip: 3 Steps to a More Relaxing Weekend


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Tips For a Relaxing and Productive Weekend

To make Monday through Friday run more smoothly, tweak your weekend routine and take advantage of the extra free time. Saturday and Sunday tend to fly by, but if you learn to make the most of those hours, you'll be able to tackle extra tasks and set yourself up for an easier work week. Follow these three tips for a productive weekend and prepare to reap the benefits all week long: Schedule a Read more

How to Prevent a Bad Running Day


Updated 01/14/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Prevent a Bad Running Day

Some days I slip on my sports bra and sneaks and I feel so light and strong — like I could keep going and going. Other days it seems like my legs are trudging through mud. What gives? We can't prevent bad running days entirely, but here are a few things you can do in order to have more good days than bad. Get enough sleep the night before. Hit the hay early enough so you get seven to nine Read more

8 Life Lessons Learned From CES 2012


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Life Lessons Learned From CES

This year's CES didn't just teach us about gadget trends and the future of the industry — it also taught us a few things that we'll remember in our everyday lives as well. Here, we offer up a few tips to take with you on your next journey to a big tech conference, or to keep in the back of your mind for life. Trust me: our pain is your gain! Get plenty of sleep. Between long hours on the Read more

Old Dog, New Tricks: 8 Tips on Caring For Aging Pets


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Tips on Caring For Aging Pets

As the parent of a 12-year-old Parson Russell Terrier, I've been fortunate to watch Lily age gracefully into her twilight years while maintaining much of her spunk and agility. But each day I encounter clear signals that she's achieved senior citizen status: the onset of cataracts makes her timid around now-blurry strangers, and bathroom breaks are a frequent necessity (or so our carpet has Read more

10 Essential Steps to Take Before a Job Interview


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Interview Preparation Tips Time Line

Once you've snagged a job interview, the inevitable nerves that follow can make it difficult to focus on preparation. With a little bit of planning, though, you can bring your best business-ready self to the table. Follow these tips leading up to your big moment. Several hours earlier: 1. It's important to have a healthy, substantial breakfast, of course, but it's just as important to eat well Read more