Jet Lag Is a Drag


Updated 12/25/06 4:11 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Jet Lag Is a Drag

Flying gets you where you want to go, but sometimes it seems like your body has to catch up to where you are. Because we fly up to almost 500 miles an hour, we can arrive in different time zones after a fairly short flight. I'm sure you've experienced jet lag before. It totally screws with your body and your mind. Some symptoms include the obvious - daytime drowsiness, foggy mind, irritability, Read more

Our Ultimate Swimsuit Guide — Get the Best Fit For Your Body


Updated 05/25/12 6:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Swimsuit For Your Body Shopping Guide 2012

Finding the perfect Summer suit can seem like an impossible task, especially when you don't know quite what you're looking for. We're putting an end to all that with our ultimate guide to getting the right fit for your body. With the help of swimwear fit and style expert Audrey Jimenez over at Everything But Water, we're breaking down the best fit tips for every body type and the best styles to Read more

Moonrise Kingdom: A Retro Delight


Updated 05/25/12 9:33 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Moonrise Kingdom Review

Everything about Moonrise Kingdom is unmistakably Wes Anderson: the hazy cinematography, the clever dialogue, and even the use of the director's favorite actors. Indeed, Anderson isn't leaving his comfort zone as a filmmaker, but Moonrise Kingdom is still a pleasure to watch. Set in 1965, the movie tells the story of Sam and Suzy (newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward), preteen pen pals who Read more

Shawn Johnson Talks Weight Loss and Learning to Love Her Body


Updated 05/25/12 4:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shawn Johnson Quotes About Weight Loss and Body Confidence

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow hers other Olympic hopefuls' journeys on espnW.com. Four years ago, I was standing on an Olympic podium, wearing a gold medal, and still thinking to myself how I could have been better. It had Read more

A Simple Guide to Writing Your Own Wedding Vows


Updated 05/15/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Writing Your Own Vows

Choosing to write your own wedding vows can make for a special, personalized ceremony — but it can also mean late nights spent agonizing over each and every line. Your wedding vows are some of the most meaningful words you'll ever say, so it's important to take your time and consider all the possibilities. To make things a bit easier for you, we've come up with a few simple, helpful ideas that Read more

Meal Strategies to Help You Lose Weight


Updated 05/10/12 2:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eating More Small Meals to Lose Weight

You are what you eat, but how you eat is almost as important. If you're trying to lose weight, here are three eating strategies that may work for you. Eat more frequently: Grazing or eating smaller meals more frequently is a strategy that works for many people. You'll avoid the blood sugar spike and crash that can happen when you eat a big meal. And waiting too long between meals can cause you Read more

4 Bad Habits Keeping You From Reaching Your Fitness Goals


Updated 05/03/12 2:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bad Fitness Habits to Avoid

You may think you're right on track with your fitness regimen, but if you're not seeing the results you expect, these surprising bad habits may be to blame. Sure, there's something to be said for a steady schedule, but do you remember to switch it up every once in a while? From unreasonable goals to dull solo workout sessions, here are four bad patterns to avoid if you're hoping to improve your Read more

Savvy Tip: Turn Off Your Email Notifications


Updated 05/03/12 10:22 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Work Productivity Tip

You're focused on a task when you suddenly see a blinking alert on your desktop that informs you that you have a new email. Although you resolved to stick to your work, your mind can't help wandering and you start mulling over what the email could be about. More often than not, the email can wait an hour or two, and disrupting your "in the zone" mode just decreases productivity and will end up Read more

5 Fitness Myths That Mess With Results


Updated 04/30/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fitness Mistakes That Prevent Weight Loss

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Jenna Bergen, Prevention With so many people offering advice on weight loss, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. All too often I’ve overheard a hardworking gym-goer sharing a well-meaning but ill-informed tip with another exerciser. And I’m not the only one who’s heard fitness folklore being Read more

Jessica Alba's Fit Philosophy


Updated 04/27/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jessica Alba's Diet and Exercise Routine

Happy birthday, Jessica Alba! The erstwhile action star and devoted mom of two turns 31 on Saturday, and to celebrate we are taking a look at how Jessica's stayed fit while enjoying life throughout the years. Bootcamp style: It's all about high intensity for Jessica. She enlists the help of Barry's Bootcamp, a favorite with starlets in LA, to get fast results. Each workout contains Read more