6 Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy


Updated 03/31/09 8:42 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

6 Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy

If your busy life is leaving you feeling depleted, I have these six ways to boost your energy. Make sure that you are getting adequate sleep — seven to eight hours a night. Then start this slideshow to learn more ways to stay energized. Source 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

3 Eating Tips to Keep a Social Dancer Light on Her Feet


Updated 03/07/12 5:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Social Dancers Should Eat to Avoid DOMS

You might think that only athletes, runners, and cyclists train strenuously enough to refuel on protein-, carb-, and electrolyte-rich snacks before, during, and after a workout, but dancers need nutritious ammunition as well. Most dance halls that teach genres like salsa, lindy hop, or ballroom will have a social dance after the lessons so you can practice your newly obtained moves in a safe and Read more

How to Get Your Metabolism Moving


Updated 12/30/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Boost Your Metabolism to Lose Weight Faster

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Does your metabolism grind to a halt after 35? Can certain foods rev it up? Answers ahead — and they're good. By Paige Greenfield Here's something to feel good about: your body is a calorie-burning machine. You'll even torch a few while reading this article. The point is, every single thing you do — Read more

How to Run a Faster 5K


Updated 11/09/11 1:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Run a Faster 5K

You've been running regularly for some time and have completed a few 5K fun runs. But now it's time to step it up and take this distance seriously. Here are some tips to help you beat your personal record when running 3.1 miles. During Training Add speedwork: If you want to run a faster 5K, you have to practice running faster. Coach Andrew Kastor recommends adding 80-meter sprints into your Read more

5 At-Home Fitness Tips From the American Idol Trainer, Marco Reed


Updated 06/01/11 7:32 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 At-Home Fitness Tips From the American Idol Trainer, Marco Reed

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you've seen the new svelte Jennifer Hudson (that's "J-Hud" to you) in Weight Watchers commercials, you know that the transformation from "hopeful" to "diva" can be a big change. And not just from a physical standpoint. That's why — whether readying clients for class reunions, weddings, new jobs, new chapters, or Read more

Is Going on a Juice Fast a Good Idea?


Updated 10/27/11 1:55 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Is a Juice Detox Healthy?

Going on a juice cleanse, or drinking nothing but pressed juices extracted from fruits and vegetables, has been all the rage lately. The idea sounds like a good one — combat the effects of a wild night out or a life of indulgent eating with a few days or weeks of "detox" to rid your body of lurking toxins. Backed by celebrities and celebrity doctors alike, it's no wonder that drinking your Read more

Healthy Choices to Make, Morning, Noon, or Night


Updated 10/26/11 7:48 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips For Staying Healthy and Energized All Day

Even if your day is so busy you think that skipping lunch or grabbing a calorie-filled snack is the only way to go, you can still salvage even the unhealthiest day to keep you on the right track. No matter what time it is, it's not too late to make a healthy choice, so read on for tips on how to stay energized, healthy, and alert all day! Morning Boost your energy the healthy way — by waking Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Giuliana Rancic Announces She Has Breast Cancer


Updated 10/17/11 11:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Giuliana Rancic Diagnosed With Breast Cancer at Age 37

Giuliana Rancic diagnosed with breast cancer at age 37 — TrèsSugar Boost your energy, blast fat, and burn tons of calories with this 15-minute workout — Fitness Don't touch it! Five places where cold germs may be lurking — Blisstree Six moves to make sure your gams are sore tomorrow — Peanut Butter Fingers Tips for chilling out during a postrun ice bath — Carrots 'n' Cake Learn Read more

DrSugar Answers: What's the Deal With Losing Water Weight?


Updated 03/28/11 1:16 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 2 comments

What Does It Mean to Lose Water Weight?

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, What does it mean "to only lose water weight"? I hear people say this when talking about fad diets and juice cleanses and that it's a bad thing. I just don't know what it means. —Confused on H20 This is a fantastic question because dieting is so common in today's society and we all hear about "losing Read more