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My little sister Trish recently began her career as a working woman. Now that she is confined to an office for eight hours a day she has realized the importance of packing a filling and healthy lunch. To help her out I've put together a bunch of lunchtime tips. These helpful hints can be applied to both those who are in the work force and those who are in school. Maintaining variety is vital to Read more
Fitting a regular workout into an already busy routine of carpools, work, errands, etc. can be tough. This is why so many folks opt for the lunch time workout. Not that squeezing in a workout and a meal in an hour is an easy thing to do. Here are a few ideas on how to optimize your meal post workout: Make sure you replenish your fluids post workout. The water cooler is your friend on the Read more
Here at the Sugar Network HQ, we tend to eat lunch really early. It's really fantastic in the sense that someone will come around and say, "Lunch is coming from here today, are you in?" You then decide whether you want in, place your order, hand over your money and a little while later lunch is on your desk! I'm not a morning person, and usually don't eat breakfast (at least a cup of yogurt) Read more
According to research on circadian rhythms, body temperature, and muscle strength, it's best to workout in the late afternoon. Your brain follows a delicate schedule known as circadian rhythm. It's like an internal clock, and it controls your body temperature. By the afternoon, your body temperature is 2 degrees warmer than in the morning. And because of that, your muscles are more supple and Read more
This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I desperately need some advice. Here goes . . . Me, my friend, and new boyfriend work at the same workplace. My friend is pretty close to my boyfriend as they work in the same department. I was fine with this before I found out she had a crush on him at the same time as me. It all started Read more
Many of us wish we brought our lunch to work more often, and while leftovers and sandwiches are delicious options, sometimes we're looking for out-of-the-box ideas. Might I suggest you start searching in the box with a bento lunch? This Japanese boxed lunch has a long history, but these days it's a delicious, healthy, and convenient lunch option, perfect for Spring picnics or munching at your Read more
If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming. There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before Read more
What's most likely to show up in your kids' lunchboxes? According to social media site Meebo, your parenting personality has a lot to do with the way you feed your kids. Are you more white bread or organic whole grain? Take our quiz and find out if the study's findings match up with the foods that your kids are most likely to find come lunchtime. You're in the grocery store's bread aisle. Read more
Working a nine-to-fiver is mandatory for most people, and unfortunately, a long commute often comes with the territory. According to a study published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, those who travel 16 or more miles each way weigh more and have higher blood pressures than those with less than 10-mile commutes. Of the almost 4,300 residents from Dallas and Austin involved Read more
Check out one dad's amazing pictures of his girls through the years. Jessica Simpson welcomed baby Maxwell this week — take a look back at her fun maternity style. Need a little lunchtime inspiration? Check out these great bento boxes before making your next school lunch. We got a sneak peek at Rosie Pope's new line for A Pea in the Pod — and it's cute! Shake up the toy box with these new Read more
