Seven (Bad) Habits of Unhealthy People


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Seven (Bad) Habits of Unhealthy People

Earlier this year, I presented the top 10 habits of highly fit people, but there's just as much to be learned from bad examples. This list of seven bad habits of overweight people from 24 Hour Fitness is a good reminder of what you shouldn't do when trying to stay slim and healthy. To see what they are, just hit "start." Source Read more

13 Signs You’re Too Busy


Updated 11/02/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

13 Signs You’re Too Busy

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! There’s busy. Then there’s too busy. Busy is running from one appointment to the next. Too busy is running over someone on your way to the next appointment (physically, vehicularly, whatever). Busy is leaving your cell phone behind at the grocery store. Too busy is leaving your kid behind at the grocery store. And then Read more

You Asked: Is the HCG Diet Healthy?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Is the HCG Diet Healthy?

Hi Fit! A co-worker is doing the hCG diet, which is a 500-calorie a day diet. You give yourself some kind of shot every day, and are supposed to lose one to two pounds each day. It sounds incredibly unhealthy, but I was wondering if you'd heard of this, and what info you could give me on it. Thanks! —Katy I have heard of the hCG diet, and you're right to be a little skeptical about eating a Read more

Reasons to Choose Tap Water Over Bottled


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 68 comments

Reasons to Choose Tap Water Over Bottled

Sipping bottled water has become such a habit for people trying to live healthier — think Jennifer Aniston and her Smartwater ads. Choosing water over sugary sodas is great, but many people think bottled water is healthier than good ol' water from the tap. And cleaner too. But research has found that is not true. In fact, bottled water could contain more impurities than tap water — that's not Read more