8 Small Ways to Lose Big Pounds in 2012


Updated 01/02/12 6:59 PM · Posted by Prevention · 1 comment

Small Lifestyle Changes to Help You Lose Big Pounds

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Quadruple your weight loss by making one easy tweak to your routine per week By Alyssa Shaffer If your goal is to lose weight and exercise more, forget the deprivation diet and marathon workouts. New research shows that taking baby steps — not giant leaps —is the best way to get lasting results. A study Read more

Nutrition Myths That Can Cause Weight Gain


Updated 12/08/11 12:27 PM · Posted by Shape · 8 comments

Reasons People Gain Weight

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Myth: Going Vegan Will Make You Lose Weight "While various research shows that vegetarians and vegans, on average, consume fewer calories and less fat than omnivores (a 2009 Oxford study found that vegetarians weigh 3 to 20 percent less than their meat-eating counterparts, and a National Cancer Institute study found Read more

Leather, Lavender, and More Reasons to Linger in the Shower


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The Best Smelling Shower Gels

Sometimes the best part of the shower is the scent of the shower gel itself. While each one serves its primary purpose well (to get you free of dirt and grime), each one will also leave you wanting to stay in the bathroom just a bit longer. Check out these olfactory-pleasers below: Nivea Touch of Cashmere Cream Oil Body Wash ($6) — With the word cashmere in the name, you know this one is going Read more

The Worst Holiday Foods to Eat


Updated 11/09/11 9:39 AM · Posted by Fitness Magazine · 2 comments

The Worst Holiday Appetizers to Avoid

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! When it comes to party hors d'oeuvres, it's hard to imagine that just a few bite-size morsels could really do some damage to your figure. Yet those oh-so-cute appetizers are packed with some not-so-nice calories and fat. Take a closer look at the top 10 small-yet-deceiving nibbles — you'll be amazed how Read more

The Lazy Girl's Guide to Fall Skin-Care Prep


Updated 11/05/11 3:55 PM · Posted by Real Beauty · 1 comment

How to Prepare Your Skin For Fall

  We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Transitioning from summer to fall isn't just tough on your wardrobe. Dry air and colder temps can do a number on already-sensitive skin. For some insider tips on how to best pamper your mug to take on seasonal climate changes, read more. Read more

Tips For the Lactose Intolerant


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Tips For the Lactose Intolerant

How can a hot slice of ooey-gooey cheese pizza taste so good but make you feel so bad? If you're lactose intolerant, even one bite could have you racing to the bathroom. Here are some tips to help you deal with your dairy-filled world. If your body can't tolerate any dairy products whatsoever, keep Lactaid pills with you at all times. Lactose intolerance is caused by a lactase deficiency, the Read more

Got Olive Oil, Honey, and Sugar? Then You Have a Great Scrub


Updated 10/12/11 7:07 AM · Posted by Michelle Phan · 1 comment

Olive Oil and Sugar Body Scrub Recipe

We're excited to continue our partnership with YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan! Every other week, we'll be bringing you the best from her website, MichellePhan.com. This week, Michelle shows you how to make a body scrub with three ingredients: Hi everyone, As the weather begins to cool, our skin becomes more high maintenance. The best thing you can do to keep your skin healthy and Read more

J.Mendel Spring 2012


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J.Mendel: Spring 2012

With Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Selma Blair, and Angela Lindvall watching from the front row, Gilles Mendel debuted a slouchy modern Spring 2012 collection that offered plenty for the red-carpet gal. The clothes had loose structure to them, thanks to soft colorblocking, asymmetric hems, and pleating, but Mendel kept the textures ultra soft. One of the best daytime looks included a fitted tee Read more

Foods That Send Metabolism Soaring


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Foods That Send Metabolism Soaring

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Power up your fat-burning engine with every bite! Excerpted from The Active Calorie Diet book by Leslie Bonci, R.D. A calorie is a calorie, and cutting them is the best way to lose weight, right? Not so fast. New research shows that eating certain types of foods can rev your metabolism, curb your appetite, and Read more