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Have You Ever Lied About How Fast You Can Run?

FitSugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

After watching the track and field events of the Olympics, I am even more inspired to increase my speed. I've heard of people lying about how much they eat, lying about their weight, and lying about what size clothes they wear, but what about speed? Tell me . . .Source

Have You Ever Lied About How Fast You Can Run?

Yes, I have.

No way, what's the point?

I don't actually know how fast I can run.

I don't run.

Other — please share below.

How Often Do You Weigh Yourself?

FitSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

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Do You Share Prescription Drugs?

FitSugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0700

If you pass the occasional pill to your friends, you are not alone. According to a recent study published in The Journal of Women’s Health, sharing prescription drugs is common among young adults, especially 18- to 44-year-old women. The recent survey of 25,000 people found that more than one-third of the women polled shared prescription drugs with friends or took pills from their pals. The drugs included everything from allergy meds to pain pills. I'm definitely guilty of offering the occasional Allegra to friends who also take the drug, but how about you? Source

Do You Share Prescription Drugs?

Yes, I'll admit, I do it often!

Sometimes, but only if the person takes or has taken the drug before.

Only in extreme circumstances.

No, never.

Other — Please share below.

Cool or Not: Shape Up! Alarm Clock

FitSugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0700

This hilarious Shape Up! Alarm Clock (price unavailable) has you hit the weights instead of hitting snooze. The dumbbell-shaped alarm buzzes until you've done 30 reps of bicep curls. I'm all for sneaking in strength training and morning workouts, but I don't think I'd enjoying exercising amid the incessant buzzing. What do you think?

Cool or Not: Shape Up! Alarm Clock

Cool!

Not Cool!

Other — I'll tell you below.

Maramor Dark Chocolate With Omega-3s: Try It or Pass It By?

FitSugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:30:00 -0700

Multifunctional foods are all the rage, like cholesterol-reducing milk, which is good for your heart and your bones. I just read about a new chocolate fortified with omega-3 fatty acids, the fat that is beneficial to your health but lacking in most American's daily diet. Maramor Dark Chocolate is high in antioxidants, but one square also supplies 105 milligrams blend of omega-3 fats with only 50 calories. Sold!

Then I read in Self that you should freeze the chocolate to diminish the fish taste. Mentally, I put this chocolate back on the shelf. I think I will stick with my fish-oil supplement and let my chocolate be just chocolate. If you want to Maramor-fortified chocolate, you can find this multitasking food at GNC. A box of 30 squares will cost you about $15.What about you . . .

Maramor Dark Chocolate With Omega-3s: Try It or Pass It By?

I would buy it to try it.

I would pass it by.

I have tried it and there is nothing fishy about it.

I have tried it and I didn't like it.

Other – please share below.

Are You Relieved the Olympics Are Over?

FitSugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

I have spent more time in front of the TV watching the Olympics than I care to admit. I even fell asleep on the couch watching women's gymnastics and tweaked my neck. The irony of injuring myself sleeping while trying to watch some of the fittest people in the world twist and tumble is not lost on me.
Although I thoroughly enjoyed watching the games, I am a little relieved they are over. Now I can channel my newfound inspiration gained from watching all the amazing athletes and go work out myself.What about you . . .Source

Are You Relieved the Olympics Are Over?

Yes, I am relieved and ready to get on with my own physical life.

No, I am sad. I really like watching and will miss the excitement.

No I am not, since I didn't get wrapped up in the games to begin with.

I am both a little relieved and a little sad.

Other — I'll explain below.

Which Athlete's Body Type Do You Think Is Best?

FitSugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

Now that track and field has been going strong in the Olympics, I am mesmerized by the speed and agility of these athletes.

But you know what else? I'm mesmerized by their toned bods too. I'm not sure if anyone caught the women's javelin competition this week, but the lovely limbs of Paraguay's Leryn Franco is enough motivation to make me want to pick up a javelin instead of hitting the gym. I guess I am not the only one keyed into this, turns out she is a model as well.So I started thinking about all the athletes and which have the best physiques — beach volleyball certainly ranks up there. Maybe because we see so much of their bodies since they play in bikinis. Which athlete's body type, if you could choose, is the best of the Summer Olympic games?Source

Do You Feel Comfortable Naked?

FitSugar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Jennifer Love Hewitt has had her share of body issues and media. However, these days she's making sure you know that she's perfectly happy with the way she looks. In fact she told Health magazine in a recent interview that now that she's nearly 30, she wishes she had been nude from the time she was 12 until 28. This got me to thinking because a lot of us have issues being nude (alone or in front of someone else) and unfortunately for many of us it's because we're not happy with our weight. It's too bad because the body truly is a beautiful thing. I love that JLH says, "I want to tell all young girls to walk around in bikinis all summer—and enjoy it. I want to tell them to never, ever feel bad about anything." Amen sister! But for some, this is much easier said than done. So I am still wondering about you guys . . . do you feel comfortable naked?

Do You Feel Comfortable Naked?

Yes!

Yes, sometimes.

No, never.

Other — share with us below.

How Many Types of Toothpaste Do You Use?

FitSugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

I was at a friend's house the other day and noticed that she had three different types of toothpaste. I gave her a hard time about it, and she explained that she has an everyday toothpaste, which she sometimes combines with a sensitivity toothpaste or a whitening toothpaste. I started to wonder how common this is. How many types of toothpaste do you use on a regular basis?Source

How Many Types of Toothpaste Do You Use?

One. Why would I need more?

Two. I like to mix and match.

Three. I'm a high-maintenance tooth brusher.

More than three. Don't even get me started!

Other — I'll explain below.

Have You Ever Tried a Gluten Free Diet?

FitSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

Somewhere between leaving home after high school and graduating college, I toyed with the idea of giving up gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. So many people I knew were living gluten free lives and claimed to feel so much better for giving it up. In fact, gluten free living seems to be on the rise.

Doctors estimate that one percent of the US population has Celiac disease, an extreme intolerance to gluten, but according to food marketers upwards of 15 to 25 percent of food consumers (that's you and me) want gluten free foods. Many see eating gluten free as a new fad diet. You all remember that Oprah Winfrey 21 day cleanse included giving up gluten.I am curious about you . . .Source

Have You Ever Tried a Gluten Free Diet?

Yes and I still avoid gluten.

Yes and it did nothing for me.

Nope. I have never tried to give up gluten.

Other — tell me more in the comments section below.

What Popular Olympic Sport Would You Want to Try?

FitSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

Though the Summer Olympics could stand to add a few more sports, there are plenty of popular events to choose from. (There are also some mighty obscure ones, but more on those later.) If you could participate in one of the more mainstream Olympic sports, what would it be?Source

Which Swimsuit Are You Most Comfortable In?

FitSugar — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:30:00 -0700

So it's August and I'm sure many of you have been spending a lot of time soaking in the sunshine and playing in the water. Typically, summertime can bring up a lot of anxiety for women when they think about having to put on a swimsuit. So tell me. . . Source

Which Swimsuit Are You Most Comfortable In?

A one piece.

A tankini.

A shortini (I like the added coverage on the bottom.)

Surfer shorts and a bikini top.

A sporty bikini.

A skimpy bikini.

A shirt over my bathing suit.

I refuse to wear any sort of swimsuit.

I'm never in a situation where I need to put on a bathing suit.

Finish This Sentence: Trying on Clothes in a Dressing Room . . .

FitSugar — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

Shopping for clothes can be a harrowing experience. Between the low quality of the lighting in many dressing rooms and the almost randomness of the sizing, it is normal for your self esteem to plummet when trying on the trendy white jeans. Fitness recently conducted a survey about the highs and lows of clothes shopping and what happens behind closed dressing room doors. The results are interesting and might feel a little familiar. Here are some highlights from the 1,0001 women poll:

64 percent said trying on clothes in public lowers their self confidence

10 percent have cried in dressing rooms about the way they look

15 percent have accidentally ripped or gotten stuck in a garment that was too small

40 percent of the women have bought something that was too small, hoping it would look good once they lost weight

14 percent of the women have refused sales help so they wouldn't have to reveal their size

41 percent have started working out after a shopping trip

Body image, health and self esteem are all tied up in one big ball. So tell me you would finish this sentence.Source

Finish This Sentence: Trying on Clothes in a Dressing Room . . .

Brings me to tears.

Makes me obsess about a body part I never really pay attention to.

Motivates me to work out.

Inspires me to flex my muscles.

Leads me to check myself out naked from all angles.

Other — share the detail below.

Which Sport Would You Like to See in the Olympics?

FitSugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

I love the Summer Olympics. Yet despite all the excitement, I still can't help but wonder about all the sports that are not represented in Beijing. Did you know that nine new events were added to the games this year alone? This got me to thinking . . . which events/sports would you like to see in the next Summer Olympics? Source

Do You Think the Chinese Gymnasts Are All Over 16 Years of Age?

FitSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0700

In a close competition, every detail falls under scrutiny.

The US women's gymnastic team, older and wiser than the gold-winning Chinese team, performed well minus a couple of falls and landed in second place. The 20-year-old team captain Alicia Sacramone, who unfortunately fell during both her floor routine as well as her balance beam exercise, tried to keep a positive attitude about winning silver as did her teammate Nastia Liukin. Although the team mostly accepted their defeat with grace, the age of the much younger Chinese team was once again questioned by US coach Marta Karolyi, wife of coach Beyla Karolyi with whom she trained gold medalists Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton. A report was published just before the games alleging that at least two of the Chinese gymnasts are only 14-years-old, making them ineligible for competition. Both of the Karolyis have complained that the stadium officials disrupted Sacramone's preparation prior to competing on the balance beam.
What do you think? Do you believe the Chinese gymnasts are all 16 years old? Or do you think these accusations are poor sportsmanship?Source

Do You Think the Chinese Gymnasts Are All Over 16 Years of Age?

Yes. I think all the competitors on the Chinese team are of age.

No. I think some members of the Chinese team are under age.

I am not sure.

Other — share your thoughts on the subject in the comments section below.

Have You Ever Had Surgery?

FitSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

I'll admit that I'm a huge fan of doctor shows like Grey's Anatomy and House — not that I think they're entirely accurate. I am intrigued by the diseases and entertained that the doctors can perform miraculous operations to make people healthy in just 60 minutes. Luckily, I haven't had to spend much time in hospitals, and the only surgery I've had was pretty minor. What about you . . .Source

Have You Ever Had Surgery?

Yes I have.

No I haven't.

I'm actually scheduled for surgery.

Do the Olympics Inspire You to Work Out?

FitSugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

I find watching the Olympic Games infectious. Watching athletes finally competing after training for four years makes me want to get out and train – run, swim, turn cartwheels, even try my hand at fencing. What about you? I am curious to know . . .Source

Do the Olympics Inspire You to Work Out?

Yes!

No.

Other — tell us below.

Special K Commercial: Ridiculous or Harmless?

FitSugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

A Special K commercial was recently brought to my attention. Many folks are upset by the woman in the ad contemplating skipping breakfast to lose a few pounds, and she is clearly not overweight. Take a look and you be the judge.

I do agree that skipping breakfast is not the answer to weight loss, but neither is showing a healthy, beautiful woman as the image of someone who needs to lose weight. To me, they have a good message, it just comes across the wrong way in this commercial. What do you think?

Special K Commercial: Ridiculous or Harmless?

Ridiculous!

Harmless.

Other - share below.

Are You "Regular"?

FitSugar — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:30:00 -0700

There are many health topics that aren't exactly considered "polite" conversation — things like spitting and sweating. One subject, not often discussed but a health indicator nonetheless, is regularity. If there is enough fiber in your diet, this might be a non-issue for you, but if your digestive health is at all funky this is something you pay attention to. With IBS and abdominal bloating, being popular topics here at FitSugar, I thought I would just cut to the chase and ask a basic question . . .Source

Are You "Regular"?

Yes, it's like clockwork with my body.

Most of the time, unless I get stressed or eat something weird.

No way, I'm always constipated.

I don't like to talk about this.

The Opening Ceremony of the Olympics Is Tonight — Will You Be Watching?

FitSugar — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:30:00 -0700

The anticipation has been building and finally the opening ceremony of the Olympics is tonight! The program is reported to be three and half hours long and quite lavish. NBC was so impressed with rehearsals that they extended their coverage of the show and the show will air 7:30 ET/PT, instead of 8:00. I am curious if you will be watching?
Source

The Opening Ceremony of the Olympics Is Tonight — Will You Be Watching?

Yes! I love the Olympics.

No. I just enjoy watching the competition.

Not sure. I might be going out on the town.

Nope. I am just not into the Olympics.

How Do You Track Your Progress?

FitSugar — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

One of the best things about losing weight, aside from all the amazing health benefits, is seeing progress. We all have our own ways of doing things, so I am curious about how you track your weight-loss progress.Source

How Do You Track Your Progress?

Based on how I feel

Based on how my clothes fit

Based on what the scale reads

Based on what the tape measure shows

Other — Share your ideas below

Have You Ever Kept a Food Journal?

FitSugar — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

I'm one of those detail-oriented people who loves making lists. I like to keep track of my mileage, X my calendar after a workout, write down how many reps I do at the gym, and even keep a food journal. It's amazing how your memory of what you ate and what you actually ate differ. Writing down what you eat every day has been proven to help people lose weight. It can also help you figure out if you're missing out on certain vitamins, nutrients, or food groups. So I'm wondering . . . Source

Have You Ever Kept a Food Journal?

Yes I have, and it was really helpful.

Yes, I'm keeping one right now.

No I haven't, but you've inspired me to start one.

No I haven't, and it doesn't interest me.

What Do You Eat For a Frozen Treat?

FitSugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

On a hot day, a frozen treat hits the spot. There are so many tasty options, and so many of them are decadent — which of course brings up the health dilemma. So, do you indulge in ice cream, or choose lite? Do you eat a bit of sorbet or make your own fruit juice popsicles? Or do you just avoid sweet frozen treats altogether and go for a frozen margarita? Source

What Do You Eat For a Frozen Treat?

I eat ice cream whenever I want.

I eat lite ice cream and feel satisfied.

I opt for sorbet, granita, or a popsicle.

I take my frozen treat in the form of a blended margarita.

I avoid these types of treats altogether.

My strategy is complicated — I will tell you about it below.

Your Favorite Type of Cardio Machines Are All Taken, What Do You Do?

FitSugar — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

I know you have been through this. You finally convince yourself to go to the gym and when you arrive the gym is crowded. All your favorite cardio machines are full. Frustrated since you planned on hopping on the treadmill, or the elliptical or the stairstepper, now you can't. The options are endless. You could work out on a type of machine you rarely use, or you could split. What do you do?

Your Favorite Type of Cardio Machines Are All Taken, What Do You Do?

I skip cardio and head for the sauna.

I use the treadmill.

I opt for the elliptical.

I do the stairstepper or the stairmill.

I try my hand at the rowing machine.

I never go to the gym so this never happens to me.

Other, tell me below.

Do You Spit When You Exercise?

FitSugar — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:30:00 -0700

When I'm exercising outdoors, whether I'm running, biking, playing volleyball, or whatever, sometimes I just need to spit. I mean with all that huffing and puffing, saliva just ends up collecting in my mouth, and swallowing it just seems icky, so I just get rid of it. Hey, a girl's got to do what a girl's got to do, right? Of course, I try to do it when no one's around since most people think it's pretty unlady-like and unsanitary. What about you . . .Source

Do You Spit When You Exercise?

Yes I do.

Sometimes, it depends on what I'm doing or where I am.

Never, I think it's gross.

I don't exercise.

During Exercise, Are You Drenched in Sweat?

FitSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0700

When I exercise, I expect to sweat. It's all part of the reason I love to move. Sweating makes me feel like I've worked hard and am cleansing myself. My workouts are tough, so I usually end up sweating a lot, especially if the temperature is hot. Afterwards, my clothes are usually pretty saturated. I've seen people though who can ring out their shirts from all their sweat, and I've seen people whose skin is barely glistening. So where do you fall when it comes to exercise and sweat? Source

During Exercise, Are You Drenched in Sweat?

I'm always soaking wet with sweat, no matter what.

It depends on the kind of exercise I'm doing.

I hardly sweat, even when I run outside in the Summer.

I don't exercise.

Do You Email or Text at the Gym?

FitSugar — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:30:00 -0700

A lot of us have major issues with folks talking on their phones at the gym — it can be distracting during an otherwise peaceful time. Checking your BlackBerry or text messaging, on the other hand, is not nearly as distracting for the other gym goers, but it could spoil the relaxing part out of going to the gym for you. It's not abnormal, Medical News Today reported that one in 10 people who head to the gym check their phones and email and text while working out. I'll admit it, sometimes I'll take my BlackBerry with me on the treadmill if I am waiting for an important email. Naturally I am curious about you, do you email and/or text while at the gym? Source

Do You Email or Text at the Gym?

Yes, everyday.

Yes, but only if I have something pressing going on.

No, never.

Other — share with us below.

Which Upper Body Exercise Do You Love the Most?

FitSugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:30:00 -0700

Ahhh . . . the tank tops and halters of Summer. These lovely and cooling fashions require a little attention to the upper body. I tend to find strength training for the arms and back enjoyable. I like to work my triceps with Tricep Dips, my upper back doing Seated Rows, my chest and shoulders doing Chest Presses, and I throw Balancing Push-ups in the mix to strengthen my overall upper body, core, and arms. Out of all these exercises . . .

Which Upper Body Exercise Do You Love the Most?

Tricep Dips

Seated Rows

Chest Presses

Balancing Push-ups

Which Day Is Hardest For You to Stay on Track?

FitSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:00:00 -0700

The weekend can wreak havoc on a healthy lifestyle. For others, it's a lot harder to keep on track during the week with work dinners, lunches, and no time for anything but fast food. Me, I have the hardest time staying on track on Fridays. I often skip out on going to the gym, and it's always been tradition in my family that we eat pizza and watch a movie.Which day do you find is hardest for you to stay on track?Source