Get Motivated: You're Just Going to Feel Worse


Updated 10/26/07 7:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 comments

Last night, I was sitting on my couch trying to get motivated to go for a run. (I know, I know, my first mistake was sitting on the couch). I was feeling pretty lazy and gross, but I also just was not feeling like working out. I kept telling myself that not going for the run was only going to elevate my feelings of laziness with myself, so somehow I mustered up the strength to peel myself off the Read more

3 Ways to Indulge Your Sweet Tooth Without Blowing Your Diet


Updated 03/23/12 9:27 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Blowing Your Diet

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Amy Ahlberg, Prevention You already know that a too-strict eating plan can backfire, resulting in a blowout binge or, worse, throwing you off the wagon altogether. But when it comes to allowing yourself a little leeway, moderation is key. But what does "moderation" even mean? For gourmands, a cheeseburger a week Read more

A Reader Answers: Can Exercise Help With Migraines?


Updated 03/21/12 9:27 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Will Exercise Cure Migraines?

FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV wanted to know: can exercise help with migraines? She asked an expert and posted the answer in our Fit Community. Today's post comes to us from special guest contributor and medical expert Paul Rizzoli, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School: When you’re prone to migraines you’re forced to think through whether or not something you do Read more

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan


Updated 02/06/12 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Being a Sports Fan Is Good For Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter — according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base. Being a sports fan Read more

How to Prevent a Bad Running Day


Updated 01/26/12 4:43 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

How to Prevent a Bad Running Day

Some days I slip on my sports bra and sneaks and I feel so light and strong — like I could keep going and going. Other days it seems like my legs are trudging through mud. What gives? We can't prevent bad running days entirely, but here are a few things you can do in order to have more good days than bad. Get enough sleep the night before. Hit the hay early enough so you get seven to nine Read more

Keep Your Post-Gym Trek Sweat-Free


Updated 12/02/11 2:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stay Sweat-Free After the Gym

There's nothing worse than heating up at the gym only to be met by frosty cold temps outside when you're done. If you're not making a pit stop in the locker room to get street-ready, you're met with a problem: you're too hot and sweaty to brave the cold outdoor air without feeling uncomfortable. If you're skipping the shower at the gym, here are two simple reminders to make sure your next trek Read more

When It's Better to Skip Your Workout


Updated 10/20/11 6:53 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

When You Should Skip a Workout

Sometimes, you just have to skip a workout, and not always for a lame excuse. Whether you're sick, injured, tired, or over it, here are some times when the best thing to do is not work out. You're sick: Having a cold isn't always a reason to skip a workout, but sometimes being sick means you should skip exercise. To figure out if you should sweat it out, use the above-the-neck rule: if your Read more