The Biggest Loser: Motivating or Depressing?


Updated 10/27/07 12:05 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 22 comments

The Biggest Loser: Motivating or Depressing?

I enjoy The Biggest Loser, well except for last week's show, which was crap. I do however take it with a grain of salt realizing that the contestants are on this show and their only obligation is to lose weight. No kids, no work, no holidays, no school, no McDonald's, just weight loss. I am thrilled that it does motivate some of us to get off the couch and lose some weight too, but the New York Read more

Huge Personal Trainer: Motivating or Intimidating?


Updated 06/18/07 7:03 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 34 comments

Huge Personal Trainer: Motivating or Intimidating?

I've been having myself a chuckle (ok, a few chuckles) over recent pictures of Ginger Spice and the Hulk, ahem I mean Gerri Halliwell and her personal trainer. Gerri is definitely looking toned lately so he must be working well for her, but I am curious what you guys think - Would having a seriously pumped-up personal trainer be motivating or intimidating? Bauer-Griffin Huge Personal Read more

7 Weekend Movies That Motivate


Updated 05/25/12 4:36 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 4 comments

Inspiring Career Movies

After a rough week at the office, you deserve your downtime. I'm usually begrudging Friday traffic as I make my way home to climb into bed and a pair of cozy sweats. But, just so I don't lose all motivation come Monday, I'm setting my sights on a movie marathon that packs some career-minded motivation this week. Read on to get my movie suggestions — then, grab a snack, kick back, and kick off Read more

Insanity's Shaun T's Last-Minute Diet and Exercise Tips


Updated 05/24/12 4:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shaun T's Diet and Exercise Tips For Last-Minute Summer Prep

Shaun T, the personal trainer who's motivated millions with his at-home workouts, knows how to get people in shape in a short amount of time. After all, his Insanity workout program promises incredible results in just 60 days of sweating and jumping in front of your TV. With Summer a mere few weeks away, we spoke with Shaun about how to get in shape for anything — whether it's a beach holiday, Read more

One Woman's Quest for the Best: The Fastest, Farthest Female Inline Skate


Updated 05/22/12 8:23 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kacie Fischer Inline Skating Across U.S. in 74 Days

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Over the next few months, families will travel across the U.S. via plane, train or car during summer road trips. Kacie Fischer will be covering the same distance (nearly 4,000 miles, on her route), but on inline skates. . . and in just 74 days. If she reaches her goal, Fischer will also be breaking five Read more

Weight-Loss Tools Hiding in Your Closet


Updated 05/21/12 9:46 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Wear to Help You Lose Weight

One motivating factor in reaching a weight-loss goal is to think about the skinny jeans, strapless dresses, and stylish shorts you'll be able to wear once you hit your ideal body weight. Until that happens, use your current wardrobe to stay on track. Keep reading to find out how what you wear can help you drop pounds. Read more

Savvy Advice, However You Want It


Updated 05/22/12 9:21 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

SavvySugar on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter

Networking is crucial to career success, and social networking is just plain fun. So if you like reading SavvySugar, then why not get what you love three more ways? We can't help sharing our favorite stories, motivational tips, cool photos, and even wedding decor — things that often don't make it onto the site — on social media. Here's where to find us and what you'll get: "Like" us on Read more

10 Cool-Girl Street-Style Snaps to Inspire the Ultimate Weekend Warrior


Updated 05/18/12 1:49 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Weekend Street Style May 18, 2012

Ready to achieve weekend wardrobe success? We've got 10 totally inspiring street-style snaps that encompass everything we love about off-duty style. Give yourself the full benefit of this two-day respite: put away your four-inch heels and whip out your go-to oversized toppers, pumped-up kicks, and that beloved pair of jeans you've worn more times than you'd like to admit. Then use your masterful Read more

The Downsides to Meeting Your Goal Weight


Updated 05/17/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Appreciate When Losing Weight

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. When I started losing weight, I often looked at women who were thinner than I was and thought, "Wow, her life must be so easy." I knew that once I got to my goal weight, I'd feel awesome, and healthy living would be just as easy for me as it was for all the "I can eat whatever I want and not gain weight" women around Read more

Not Psyched to Sweat? Motivate a Workout in 5 Minutes or Less


Updated 04/26/12 2:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Quick Ways to Motivate a Workout

You work out every day at noon, but today, you just don't feel like it. When you're suffering from the workout blahs, you need a few techniques in your hydration tool belt to instantly inject some pep in your step. Think of these the next time you need quick motivation — you'll be in your sports bra and sneakers in no time! Ask Madonna for help: You know how you hear your favorite upbeat Read more