Diet Tip: Quality and Quantity


Updated 05/12/07 11:02 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Diet Tip: Quality and Quantity

In many people's minds "DIET" is a four letter word, if you know what I mean. So, instead of dieting, these folks just decide to eat "healthy." Which I must say I commend. However, if you are trying to lose weight you have to look at both the quality and the quantity of the food you are consuming. For instance we all know that nuts are good for us, but if you are trying to lose weight you Read more

Unique vs. Cheap Chic


Updated 03/28/11 2:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

American Apparel 3-D Mesh Jumper

We're always weighing a killer, unique purchase against other, maybe more budget-friendly buys, so we totally relate to this OnSugar blogger's dilemma. Weigh in on Beauty and the Budget's fashion query and help her decide which is the better purchase? I have been obsessed with this 3-D Mesh Jumper since the beginning of this year when I first spotted it on Lookbook.nu. It's a really great piece Read more

Do You "Sneak" Out of Work to See Your Kids?


Updated 04/17/12 8:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sheryl Sandberg Leaves Work at 5:30

There isn't a specific date on the calendar, but sometime in the past two decades, the 9-to-5 workday disappeared, and the quantity of time spent in the office came to outweigh the quality of work completed. For moms who work outside the home, the shift has been extremely difficult, reducing the number of families that eat dinner together and generally reducing the amount of time parents and Read more

Labor Pains: 7 Ways to Ease the Pain of Labor


Updated 02/01/12 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Reducing Labor Pains

We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Nancy Johnson Horn about tips for easing labor pain. I remember going into labor over 6 years ago with my first child. When my water broke 11 days early I couldn’t remember a thing, other than Read more

Lil Links: Heidi Klum's Kids Are Standing by Her


Updated 01/30/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Heidi Klum and Her Kids After Split With Seal

Heidi Klum has the support of her kids these days — Celebrity Baby Scoop Trisomy 18 stops Rick Santorum's campaign in its tracks — The Stir The Guncles' baby Simone is a fashion star — Celebrity Baby Blog Cooking for tiny picky eaters — Real Simple 7 lightened versions of your favorite foods — FitPregnancy New risks of using alcohol during pregnancy — Parenting The earliest signs of Read more

5 Tips For Surviving Holiday Family Overload


Updated 12/23/11 10:40 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 0 comments

Tips For Surviving Holiday Family Overload

Ah, the holidays. It's the time of year when many of us pack our bags and endure the holiday travel headaches so we can spend time with our families. If your family can count on you to be home for Christmas this year, then you're probably counting on the inevitable challenges that come with the large quantity of quality time. Here are five tips that will help you spend less time worrying about Read more

4 Surprising Things You Don't Know about Calories


Updated 12/19/11 4:15 AM · Posted by · 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 Have an Old-Fashioned, Fun, and Frugal Christmas


Updated 12/09/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Have an Old-Fashioned, Fun, and Frugal Christmas

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Ray-Bans aren't the only piece of the past worth revisiting. There are also old-school photos, discreetly boozy drinks and Judy Garland. Let's go ahead and combine all three: It's Retro Christmas. This year, we're planning to enjoy what we call "Retro Christmas": A return to holidays past, when the season was about togetherness Read more

To Boost Immunity When Stress Is High, Be Consistent


Updated 11/26/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Exercise and Sleep to Keep Immunity Up

There are just not enough hours in the day sometimes, especially when the hectic holidays come around. And all the fun and obligations of the season can equal one thing — stress — which can lead to sickness. Stress has been shown to suppress your immune system by raising your levels of the hormone cortisol (which can also lead to other unwanted side effects like insomnia and weight gain). Read more