Being Thin Doesn't Mean You're Not Fat


Updated 05/15/07 8:41 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Being Thin Doesn't Mean You're Not Fat

I have talked about being TOFI (thin outside, fat inside) before, but it is back in the news more than ever right now. New research has found that people who maintain their weight through diet rather than exercise are likely to have major deposits of internal fat, even if they are otherwise slim. They eat too many fatty, sugary foods — and exercise too little to work it off — but they are Read more

Top 10 Mistakes You Make on the Elliptical Trainer


Updated 01/16/12 10:31 AM · Posted by Prevention · 1 comment

Top 10 Mistakes You Make on the Elliptical Trainer

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Lisa Hoehn, Prevention As the weather drops, more and more people head straight to one machine in their gym — the elliptical trainer. According to a 2008 report from the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association, the number of users of elliptical trainers in health clubs grew sevenfold from Read more

4 More Facts You Don't Know About Calories


Updated 01/09/12 4:10 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

How Calories Help You Lose Weight

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Only 12 percent of Americans can estimate the calories they eat in a day! Find out why we're so clueless and get easy ways to stop calorie confusion By Mara Betsch, Prevention You know what calories are, and you probably know that if you eat too many, you'll gain weight. But do you know how many are in your Read more

How to Get Your Metabolism Moving


Updated 12/30/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Boost Your Metabolism to Lose Weight Faster

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Does your metabolism grind to a halt after 35? Can certain foods rev it up? Answers ahead — and they're good. By Paige Greenfield Here's something to feel good about: your body is a calorie-burning machine. You'll even torch a few while reading this article. The point is, every single thing you do — Read more

Ways to Ramp Up Workouts For Holiday Indulging


Updated 12/23/11 3:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Lose Holiday Weight Gain

Confession: I've thrown in the towel when it comes to healthy holiday eating. Between the cocktail parties, office treats, and elaborate dinners, it seems near impossible! To compensate for my indulgences, I am ramping up my fitness regimen. (Recent studies confirm that regular exercise minimizes weight gain that comes from a fatty, high-calorie diet.) If holiday indulgences also have the best of Read more

4 Surprising Things You Don't Know about Calories


Updated 12/19/11 4:15 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

Facts About Calories and Weight Loss

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Only 12 percent of Americans can estimate the calories they eat in a day! Find out why we're so clueless and get easy ways to stop calorie confusion. By Mara Betsch, Prevention You know what calories are, and you probably know that if you eat too many, you’ll gain weight. But do you know how many are in your Read more

How to Stick to Your Diet (or Workout)


Updated 12/09/11 9:08 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mantras Can Help Dieting and Willpower

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Su Reid St. John I've been struggling a bit recently with old, not-so-great eating habits. I've made a few halfhearted attempts to stem the tide, but it wasn't until last week, when I found my favorite jeans a little hard to button, that I realized I'd gotten pretty far off track. So I turned to a simple Read more

How Can I Get Rid of Love Handles?


Updated 11/10/11 4:15 AM · Posted by Shape · 0 comments

How to Get Rid of Love Handles

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to personal trainer and strength coach Joe Dowdell for some help! Q: How can I get rid of love handles? A: There isn't just one secret to losing love handles — it's a combination of factors. It's true that the typical answer of total-body strength training, high-intensity cardio Read more

Facials and Acne


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Facials and Reducing Acne

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Getting facial treatments with extractions may reduce premenstrual acne, but the timing seems to be important, according to a report in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science. When performing comedone extraction (steaming and gently pressing on the skin around blocked pores to remove dirt, oil, and debris), "I observed that Read more

How to Maximize the Health Benefits of Olive Oil


Updated 10/14/11 12:36 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Maximize the Health Benefits of Olive Oil

Chances are high you use olive oil regularly, but do you know how to best reap its health benefits? Recent studies confirm the numerous benefits of a Mediterranean diet, a diet focused on healthy fats largely sourced from olive oil. To find out how to get the most from this prized oil, I sat down with Laurent Halasz, olive oil expert and the owner of Fig and Olive, the celebrated Mediterranean Read more