Lose Pounds and Gain Shoes: The Shoe Diet


Updated 04/10/07 9:36 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Lose Pounds and Gain Shoes: The Shoe Diet

Do you love shoes? I sure do. It's a strange phenom really, women and their shoes. What else do women love (well love to hate, really)? Dieting. So, isn't it then a great idea to combine dieting and shoes? This is just what Isabelle Shaw, author of The Shoe Diet ($12.95) has done. Unfortunately this diet is not about a special pair of shoes that curb your hunger (though I am sure we'll be seeing Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

Link Time: Meet Mad Men's Jessica Paré, Elizabeth Olsen Models Chanel's Little Black Jacket, and More


Updated 03/28/12 8:20 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Fashion News For March 28, 2012

Get to know Mad Men's new Mrs. Draper, Jessica Paré — Stylelist Coolest mom ever? Beyoncé totes Blue Ivy around in a gray fur sling, of course — Styleite Dolce & Gabbana sues gift shop named Dolce & Banana — HuffPost Style Feeling creative? Try these 15 DIY scarf tricks — The Fashion Spot Kate Winslet on her nude scenes in Titanic 3D: "I'm not going to look" — The Cut Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Personalize Your Save the Date Photos


Updated 02/19/12 11:44 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugars Shout Out February 16, 2012

20 ways to save the date with your engagement shoot Get the secrets for model-perfect skin Is diet or exercise best for losing belly fat? Your ultimate field guide to Chinese dim sum Check out sweet new shoes for your soon-to-be walkers How to pull off the sheer trend like a pro Color palette: shades of style from J.Crew Fall 2012 See the movie roles that made us fall for Reese Witherspoon The Read more

8 Life Lessons Learned From CES 2012


Updated 01/12/12 3:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Life Lessons Learned From CES

This year's CES didn't just teach us about gadget trends and the future of the industry — it also taught us a few things that we'll remember in our everyday lives as well. Here, we offer up a few tips to take with you on your next journey to a big tech conference, or to keep in the back of your mind for life. Trust me: our pain is your gain! Get plenty of sleep. Between long hours on the Read more

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Quotes About Weight Loss


Updated 11/15/11 12:32 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Weight-Loss and Fitness Quotes

I'm all for motivational quotes when it comes to staying fit and healthy, but there are a few popular ones that send a bad message about dieting and weight loss. Here are a few that make me shake my head in disappointment, but a few more that make it OK. "A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips." "No pain, no gain." "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." "Don't dig your own grave with Read more

Straight From the Mouth of a Zumba Instructor: Tips For Class Newbies


Updated 09/08/11 8:09 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Beginner Zumba Class Tips From an Instructor

Want to know why Zumba is all the rage? Or are you already hooked on Zumba and want to know what it takes to teach a class? Our interview with Michele Schmidt, a certified Zumba instructor, answers all of your burning questions. FitSugar: What is Zumba? Michele Schmidt: Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music combined with a heart-pumping cardio workout that's easy to follow and fun Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Healthy Berry Crisp and Lady Gaga's Workout!


Updated 05/17/11 11:10 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Healthy Berry Crisp Recipe

'Tis the berry season! Make the most of it with this raw berry crisp — Oh She Glows Dragonfruit: the superfood you've never heard of — Diet-Blog Pick up those weights and get ready for Lady Gaga's fitness routine — Fitness A how-to on buying the right salmon — Health Yoga shoes are given a test run; see how they performed — Vitamin G Read more

How to Treat and Prevent Cramps While You Exercise


Updated 05/03/11 9:10 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Prevent and Treat Exercise-Related Cramps

Cramps throughout the body can, at their least painful, distract you from your workout and at their worst can keep you from finishing a workout. While they are normally associated with vigorous exercise, they are common in every type of exercise because you may be twisting your body or otherwise overexerting yourself. I recently learned that the hard way, after spending a lot more time than I Read more

Fit's Hits: From Greek Yogurt to JLo's Legs


Updated 04/15/11 4:05 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

10 Ways to Use Greek Yogurt From Frosting to Meat Marinades

So many ways to enjoy Greek yogurt, so little time. Start with the chocolate frosting! Scarlett Johansson runs in Vibram Five Finger shoes — do you? Popular with celebs and royalty, here's the lowdown on the Dukan diet. Work your asana to tone your backside with these seven yoga poses. Don't skip breakfast! It really is the most important meal of the day. Find out if you're more like Gwyneth Read more