Good Tips for Choosing a Great Breakfast Bar


Updated 08/31/07 2:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Good Tips for Choosing a Great Breakfast Bar

Breakfast bars are a great idea, in theory. However, some mainstream breakfast bars are high in sugar, low in protein and very low in taste. So before you buy a box of new breakfast bars, be sure to check out these requirements for picking a good bar: It should not have more than 15 grams of sugar. It should have 5 grams or more of fiber. It should have at least 5 grams of protein. It should Read more

8 Travel Budget Traps to Keep an Eye Out For


Updated 03/16/12 4:33 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Avoid Overspending on Trips

If you've diligently researched your deals and saved a bundle on your flight and hotel stay, make sure that you don't end up blowing your travel budget on unnecessary purchases and overpriced goods while you're on your trip. Here are eight travel budget breakers you need to watch out for: Goodies in the hotel: You may get the munchies in the middle of the night, and the items in the hotel minibar Read more

5 Reasons Your Job Is Making You Fat


Updated 08/30/11 9:39 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Prevent Weight Gain at Work

Considering that many of us spend 40 hours (or more) at a desk each week, it's no wonder that work is a major strike against a healthy lifestyle. It's bad enough that we're sitting all day, but there are other work-related factors that contribute to an expanding waistline. Curious? Keep reading to find out why your job may be your diet's worst enemy. You Sit at Your Desk All Day — Going to the Read more

How to Indulge on Vacation Without Busting Your Bikini


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Tips to Prevent Weight Gain on Vacation

You worked so hard to get your body slim and sculpted for your Summer vacation. And now that you've made it to your sunny and sandy destination, you're ready to slip off your cover-up, plop yourself onto a lounge chair, and sip down a fruity cocktail. Go ahead, you deserve to do whatever you want and enjoy yourself, but before you do, here are some ways you can live it up without letting yourself Read more