Sometimes, you just can't beat that afternoon slump. Sitting at a desk all day can leave you feeling the opposite of energetic, especially around those postlunch hours when our bodies expend more energy digesting or we crash from the effects of our morning cup of coffee — and when that happens, don't think you can always rely on energy drinks. Besides their long list of unpronounceable Read more

The constant cycling of gaining and losing weight is a heavy load on your mind, but it also has very real repercussions on your body's ability to metabolize what you eat. With a new season upon us, there's no better time to set some healthy intentions and get the yo-yo out of your diet — I'm exhausted just thinking about it! Here are five tips to take to heart if you're ready to stop the Read more

Reese Witherspoon's been having a good week — not only does she turn 36 today, but Reese is reportedly pregnant with her third child. How does the busy actress, mom, and Avon breast cancer ambassador stay fit? Find out Reese's healthy philosophy below. She's an outdoor runner: Hollywood fitness fads come and go, but Reese sticks to what she knows and loves. Whether it's with her husband or on Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Ironman triathlete and ultramarathoner Brendan Brazier realized early on in his career that diet would play a big role in his overall performance. "Longer events really level the athletic playing field. It becomes more about training and the speed of recovery than about natural ability," Brazier says. Read more

It may seem like Summer is far off, but if you're trying to lose weight in time for bikini season, now's the time to start planning for success. We've got a few tips on how to start prepping for your Summer season; mark your calendars and check out our tips for starting a four-month bikini plan below. Time to calculate: Thinking about losing weight long before the snow thaws helps make meeting Read more

Whenever you resolve to eat healthier or fewer calories, it can be easy to fall into the diet trap — thinking that you just have to power through for a few weeks eating only lettuce in order to meet your weight goals. But instead of dreading the idea of healthy eating, think of your new goals as a lifestyle change, not a diet, with these tips. Get creative in the kitchen: When you've resigned Read more

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

Despite your best efforts at trying to prevent jet lag, it's sometimes unavoidable. Your circadian rhythm is all screwy, and now instead of preventative measures, you're dealing with jet lag and its pesky symptoms: fatigue, foggy mind, irritability, headaches, and trouble sleeping. Here are a few tips to help ease the effects of jet lag and have you back to normal in no time! Adapt to the Read more