Gear Review: Clear2Go Water Bottle With Filter


Updated 04/06/10 6:53 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Gear Review: Clear2Go Water Bottle With Filter

I've been carrying a reusable water bottle with me for years now, filling up on tap water as needed. Well, portable water just got a little cleaner with the Clear2Go water bottle ($16). It's your standard water bottle with a squeeze top made for cycling, but it comes with its very own water filter. The filter adds a little weight to the bottle, but it filters out 99.9 percent of microbial cysts Read more

Stay Hydrated With Reusable Earth-Friendly Water Bottles


Updated 04/18/11 1:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reusable BPA-Free Water Bottles

This Friday marks the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. In honor of this important day dedicated to Mother Earth, we're striving to green our workouts and invest in workout gear that is created using sustainable methods and is made with eco-friendly materials. Plastic water bottles are filling up our landfills and taking a toll on our health, which is why it's important to have a reusable bottle. Read more

On Long Training Runs, Stash Your Water Along the Way


Updated 05/17/12 12:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Long-Distance Running Hydration Tip

Warm weather inspires many runners to head for the great outdoors. The gorgeous scenery definitely inspires me to tackle bigger trips, so whether you're running long distances for fun or are training for a marathon, here's a tip for staying hydrated: Instead of carrying around your water, stash it along the way. It's like having your own personal water stations! Map out your route ahead of time Read more

Don't Drink Bacteria: How to Disinfect Your Reusable Bottle


Updated 04/21/12 9:10 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Disinfect Reusable Water Bottles

The beauty of the reusable water bottle is that it's just that — reusable. You can repeatedly head to the water cooler or faucet to fill 'er up, but when your bottle continually stays wet, you know what that means? Yep, bacteria loves a moist, dark environment. Along with your dinner dishes, it's good to get in the habit of cleaning your bottle every night, or at least every few days. Here are Read more

How to Splurge This Weekend Without Gaining a Pound


Updated 05/04/12 1:12 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cinco de Mayo Weight Loss Tips

For many who have stuck to their healthy ways all week long, the weekend is a time to loosen up the reigns a little, ignore weight-loss rules, and indulge in some high-calorie Cinco de Mayo goodness. If you're not careful though, an entire weekend of living it up could make you gain the pounds you've worked so hard to keep off all week. Here are some ways to splurge a little this weekend and not Read more

4 Ways to Lose Weight Before Noon


Updated 05/03/12 1:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Morning Weight-Loss Tips

With bikini season coming up, many of us are trying to lose those last stubborn pounds. Here are four things you can do before lunchtime to increase your calorie burn. Eat first thing in the morning: Skipping breakfast may seem like a great way to save calories, but your body actually holds onto fat because it's being starved. Make sure to eat breakfast each morning to jump-start your Read more

Give Your Desk a Healthy Makeover With These Tips


Updated 05/02/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Be Healthy at Work

Since you spend so much time at your desk, it's important that you make it a healthy environment — especially since there are so many ways your job can make you fat. Here's how to make over your desk to stay healthy while you work. Stash snacks: Vending machines and office candy jars can be too much temptation, especially when your grumbling stomach is egging you on. Instead, stock your desk Read more

Make Your Eating Habits More Sustainable


Updated 04/22/12 10:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Eat Sustainably

Earth Day is today, and it always serves as a good reminder to rethink our eating habits and cooking practices. There are so many small changes that we all can make in our everyday lives that, over time, significantly impact the world that we live in. While we may not be able to implement all of these changes all of the time, it is important to consider how our actions affect the bigger picture. Read more

Savvy Links: 7 Surprising Work-From-Home Jobs


Updated 04/18/12 12:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Unexpected Jobs That Will Let You Work From Home

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