Fit Tip: Use a Good Mood to Your Advantage


Updated 08/09/08 1:05 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Fit Tip: Use a Good Mood to Your Advantage

Many times a bad mood can put us off from going to the gym. But for me, it's my good moods that often keep me from doing my workout. If I've had a great day at work then I want to go out and have a drink with a pal, or go home and spend time with my husband, not go to the gym. On the other hand, I have found that if I put my positive energy to work at the gym, I can really challenge my exercises Read more

Omega-3s Good for Your Health and Your Mood


Updated 03/15/07 7:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Omega-3s Good for Your Health and Your Mood

New research from the University of Pittsburgh has found that omega-3 fatty acids are not only good for your physical health, but also good for your mental health. More specifically, they found that people with lower blood levels of omega-3s were more apt to have a negative outlook and to be more impulsive, while those with higher levels of the fatty acid typically were more agreeable and less Read more

5 Strange Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy


Updated 02/13/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 Surprising Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! This sweet treat may also boost brainpower, help you relax, and more! By Mara Betsch, Prevention Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day by nibbling a few chocolates — and making them a regular treat throughout the year. A recent study found that those consuming the highest levels of chocolate had a 37 Read more

How to Self-Motivate in 5 Steps


Updated 03/19/12 10:25 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

How to Self-Motivate

Whether or not the new year means a whole new you, following these tips for self-motivation can definitely lead to a more productive you in 2012. Tackle to-dos and breeze through your schedule with these simple steps: Plan ahead. It seems like a no-brainer, but creating a to-do list for tomorrow's chores is a crucial part of productivity. Begin by writing a detailed list of individual tasks, Read more

Take Advantage of the Season: Why Our Bodies Love the Sun


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vitamin D and More Health Benefits of the Sun

While Summer may mean miserable heat waves that make you want to stay firmly indoors (and preferably close to a cool drink), the sunny season is an easy reminder of the reasons why we love the sun. It's during the bleak Winter months that we normally realize how much the sun affects our mood, since dark days and nights can lead to seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. So, while we still have Read more