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Known gripe: fitness gear can be expensive! Even "free" activities like running or swimming can carry a hefty price tag once you start adding up all of the gear you need to get started. After splurging on a new pair of shoes or a high-tech sports bra, I'm incredibly reluctant to make another fitness-related purchase for a while. The downside, though, is losing that sense of euphoria and momentum Read more
Generally, when I go on vacation I manage to squeeze in some workouts no matter where I am, since even the smallest amount of exercise makes me feel better about the inevitable vacation indulgence. But on a recent vacation that involved being on the road for serious amounts of time between stops, I haven't had an official workout in nearly two weeks! On top of that, this particular vacation Read more
A lot of you expressed why you dislike exercising, so with that in mind it's time to turn that dislike into like. It sounds nearly impossible, but WebMD has come up with a few ways that should help. Here are highlights: Find something you enjoy. Bottom line, they say, if you don't like what you're doing, you won't stick with it. If you're not sure what you like, explore: Take a dance class, Read more
The other day I worked out with my sister-in-law, who is a personal trainer and very, very fit. I was nervous that she'd intimidate me, but instead, I was totally motivated by her drive and skills. Ordinarily I may not push myself because I have no point of reference when I am working out alone, but working out with a super-fit friend motivated me to workout just a little harder than I normally Read more
I am always looking for inspiration and I found it recently in one fit and fast mom - Ceci St. Geme. Here's some interesting numbers on St. Geme: 17:30 - Her average 5k time, these days 6 - Number of kids she has - ages range from 8 to 19 44 - Her age 6 - Number of times she has appeared on the cover of Runner's World Impressive, right? Here's what she had to say in a recent interview with Read more
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
Losing weight is a difficult struggle for most, but you don't have to go at it alone. For busy women wanting to drop pounds, being able to keep track of weight-loss goals on their phone is not only convenient, it offers the support and motivation needed to follow through. Here's a list of the best weight-loss apps — and they won't cost you a dime! Lose It!: Fill in some important info about Read more
You may think you're right on track with your fitness regimen, but if you're not seeing the results you expect, these surprising bad habits may be to blame. Sure, there's something to be said for a steady schedule, but do you remember to switch it up every once in a while? From unreasonable goals to dull solo workout sessions, here are four bad patterns to avoid if you're hoping to improve your Read more
Swim season is here and thanks to the Victoria's Secret newly released swim catalog, we're motivated to hit the gym — double time. Inside, you'll find Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, and more of the brand's famous faces (and svelte bodies) showing off a bevy of swimwear options, ranging from colorful floral and embellished bikinis to sexier cutout one-pieces. So before you hit Read more
Build up your emergency fund with these tips from Kiplinger. You know you need an emergency fund — easily accessible cash to pay for unexpected expenses. Without one, you could find yourself looking around the house for valuables to pawn, racking up credit-card debt or maybe even considering a payday loan to cover the costs of an emergency. But you may be wondering how you can find enough Read more
