Stay Motivated: Count Your Lucky Stars


Updated 07/10/07 3:12 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Stay Motivated: Count Your Lucky Stars

Figuring out what motivates you to exercise is often a hard journey, but when you finally figure it out, you'll be glad you took the time to do it. Maybe hearing about someone who lost hundreds of pounds motivates you. Or maybe exercising for a cause does. It doesn't always have to be life altering however, it could be as simple as looking at your calendar and being proud of yourself. When I Read more

Phone It In: Free Apps to Help You Drop Pounds


Updated 05/09/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Free Weight Loss Apps

Losing weight is a difficult struggle for most, but you don't have to go at it alone. For busy women wanting to drop pounds, being able to keep track of weight-loss goals on their phone is not only convenient, it offers the support and motivation needed to follow through. Here's a list of the best weight-loss apps — and they won't cost you a dime! Lose It!: Fill in some important info about 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

7 Strategies to Build an Emergency Fund


Updated 04/30/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Building Up Emergency Fund Tips

Build up your emergency fund with these tips from Kiplinger. You know you need an emergency fund — easily accessible cash to pay for unexpected expenses. Without one, you could find yourself looking around the house for valuables to pawn, racking up credit-card debt or maybe even considering a payday loan to cover the costs of an emergency. But you may be wondering how you can find enough Read more

Make Your Workout Count: 5 Ways to Feel the Burn


Updated 04/24/12 4:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Challenge Your Muscles With Every Workout

Pushing yourself during a workout can help you see results faster as well as make you that much stronger. Make sure your muscles feel the burn while you exercise with these tips. Fuel up correctly: If you are prepping for an intense workout, make sure you fuel up properly beforehand. Eating too much or too little (or the wrong things) can lead to feeling sluggish and crampy before you're even Read more

Simple Tips on How to Stay Healthy All Day Long


Updated 04/24/12 2:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stay Healthy All Day

When striving to be healthy, a few everyday changes can make a world of difference to your body. Maybe you're just focused on a morning workout or staying away from the wrong activities before bed, but if you want to reboot your lifestyle for the long haul, you've got to commit to a healthy lifestyle all day long. Interested in what I mean? Read through these tips to help you keep your healthy Read more

Helpful Hints to Recover After a Long-Distance Run


Updated 04/17/12 10:01 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Recover From a Long-Distance Run

With all things related to the Boston Marathon on our brain, there's no better time to share a few ways to recover from long-distance runs. Here are a few quick tips for recovering after a long-distance run, whether you're feeling motivated by the main event in Boston or you're an avid runner in need of a refresher. Give your bod a break. After being pushed to its limits, your body is in need Read more

Healthy Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund


Updated 04/16/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Use Your Tax Refund For Fitness

Hopefully by now you've been able to file your taxes (if you haven't, don't worry, you still have one more day!). If you're lucky enough to be getting a tax refund this year, here's how to use those dollars to fund a healthy routine. Stock up your home gym: No time to trek to the gym every day? With the right home gym equipment, you'll have no excuses to skip a workout. To help you get started, Read more

4 Ways to Make Weeknight Dinners Healthier


Updated 04/04/12 4:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Eat Healthy Dinners During the Week

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but many times, dinner is the most celebrated. If your excitement for dinner leads to overly decadent, big-portioned meals, here are a few tips for making a healthy dinner during the week. Prep things for a quick meal: The time it takes to cook a healthy meal can be less than the time it takes to get takeout, but if you haven't prepped yet, it Read more

What to Do If a Co-Worker Gets Too Personal


Updated 03/26/12 8:42 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

What to Do If a Co-Worker Gets Too Personal

If your officemate has some tell-all tendencies, it can make your workday more than a little uncomfortable. Close quarters make co-worker friendships inevitable, but you may need to draw a line if things get overly personal. Feeling awkward about all the nine-to-five TMI? Follow these four tips to set proper boundaries and keep things professional: Consider why you feel uncomfortable. Decide Read more