We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to nutritional consultant Mike Roussell, PhD, for some help! Q: Can you drink alcohol and still lose weight? What if you work out on a regular basis? A: Yes, you can drink alcohol and lose weight — as long as you're smart about it. When looking at the weight-loss impact of having a drink, Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. After a week of spartan lunches, rigorous workouts, and sleep-depriving presentations, it's easy to feel you've earned a happy hour margarita and a plate of cheesy nachos. But topping off a tough week in this way can undo all your hard work and even pack on the pounds. According to a study from the University of North Read more

You got up early, grabbed a quick snack, slipped on your sports bra, and headed out for a half-hour run. You burned a whopping 295 calories! Check out the list below to see what Summer treats you can feel good about indulging in after your awesome workout. Half cup of Ben & Jerry's Vanilla Ice Cream: 230 calories One cup Haagen-Dazs Raspberry Sorbet: 240 calories Medium Dunkin' Donuts Read more

Eating right and exercising regularly are tough on their own, but in the era of super sizing, staying on track has become an even greater challenge. We've devised a few simple strategies for handling everyday comments and questions that can add to the problem. These tips should help you stay off the slippery slope in many situations, from the diner to the office. "You want fries with that?" Um Read more

Just how many calories are in that mojito and mozzarella stick? Check out the chart below before heading out after work so you can keep your happy hour, happy. Let's start with the drinks first and then move on to the food. Drink Serving Size Calories Fat (g) Sodium (mg) Carbs (g) Apple Martini 2.5 oz. 175 0 0 8.5 Budweiser Beer 12 oz. 147 0 0 10.7 Bud Light 12 Read more

Happy Cinco de Mayo — now let's raise our margaritas for a virtual toast! Before you go out and order the classic cocktail at your local bar or restaurant, make this recipe at home. Not only will it taste better, but you'll also save on calories: a lot of restaurant and bar margaritas are made with mixers that contain corn syrup and ingredients you can't pronounce. This recipe, which purists Read more

Who's ready for summertime? McDonald's is. Just ahead of Memorial Day, it's added a new Frozen Strawberry Lemonade to its McCafé lineup. "It's a little bit of brrrrrrrrrr mixed with a whole lot of mmmmm," the fast food chain called out. Of course, on the warmest of Spring days, we couldn't resist giving this new product a whirl. Here's how the frosty beverage comes together: McDonald's starts Read more

While perusing the liquor store last week for libations to enjoy with old friends, bottles of Bethenny Frankel's much-touted Skinnygirl Margarita were staring me in the face. I love a good margarita as much as the next gal, so I decided to take the plunge and bring two bottles to my friend's house. Heavily tipping the calorie scale when compared to most cocktails, margaritas are what I would call Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Which to drink, which to dodge, and how to lighten them! By Diana Kelly, Prevention Whether you'll be sipping daiquiris by the pool, gossiping over gimlets at brunch, or serving up a pitcher of something special at your outdoor party, cooling down with a cocktail is one of summer's great pleasures — and a Read more

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