Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

5 Tricks to Get the Most Out of Your Outdoor Run


Updated 05/03/12 4:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Outdoor Running

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello for some help! The weather is getting nice and you may have been bitten by the "run bug." To make the transition from indoor runs to the great outdoors seamless and safe, I compiled a list of my top five tricks to get the most out of your outdoor run. Whether you Read more

Don't Skimp on the Cost of These Basics


Updated 04/23/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Which Workout Clothes Are Worth the Money

When it comes to your exercise clothes, there are ways to splurge and ways to save. But even if you don't have unlimited funds to spend on an outfit you just use to sweat in, spend wisely and strategically by at least investing extra money in these three pieces. Your sports bra: Besides the discomfort of having a bra that doesn't fit or support you, regularly exercising in the wrong sports bra Read more

Where to Get Your Tax Day Food Deals


Updated 04/18/12 10:27 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tax Day Food Deals and Coupons

This year's a lucky one for American taxpayers — not only do we get two extra days to file our taxes due to a Sunday and a less-than-widely-known holiday, we also have more opportunities than ever to snag deals at some of the country's most popular restaurants. Taxing? We think not. Here, we bring you a compilation of Tax Day's best nationwide deals. Tax Day Deals Bruegger's: Download a Read more

Is Six Months of Breastfeeding Unrealisitic?


Updated 03/21/12 6:33 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Breastfeeding Goals For New Moms

Breast is best, but is it realistic? The World Health Organization recommends six months of exclusive breastfeeding to ensure a healthy start for newborns and infants. And while some mamas treat that 6-month mark as a goal, a new study suggests it is simply unattainable for many. According to the small Scottish study — which included 220 face-to-face interviews — nursing is harder than most Read more

Get the Prettiest Rose-Petal Pink Lips From Milan


Updated 03/01/12 12:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rose-Pink Lipstick For Spring

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: This weekend in Milan, bold lips got a feminine makeover thanks to makeup artist Peter Philips's saturated rose mouths at Jil Sander. "It's strong, but delicate at the same time," he said of the look backstage. To play up the color's ladylike appeal, Philips used a soft pink lip pencil to create "a classic shape" with the models' Read more

The 5 Worst Types of Foods to Eat Late at Night


Updated 04/10/12 12:06 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Types of Foods to Avoid Late at Night

There's no need to deny yourself a late-night snack if you're feeling hungry, but you still have to think smart when it comes to eating late. Eating the wrong foods will disrupt your sleep while also adding a lot of unneeded calories to your day. Instead of just diving into the nearest, tastiest-looking item in your fridge, here are five types of foods to avoid at night and why. Greasy or Read more

Ask Savvy: How Do I Deal With a Horrible Co-Worker?


Updated 02/20/12 10:02 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Dealing With Unpleasant Co-Worker

Have you ever dealt with an unpleasant co-worker? If so, offer up your advice to a reader who is thinking of leaving her job because of her colleague. And if you have any questions of your own, ask them in the Ask Savvy group! I work as the sole designer for a small company dealing with breast cancer patients. I love helping people and I love what I do! I have been with this company for three Read more

"My Boyfriend Is a Jerk"


Updated 03/21/12 9:29 PM · Posted by · 14 comments

My Boyfriend Is a Jerk

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! My boyfriend makes such hurtful comments that he has me crying at least once a week. I also see him checking other women out right in front of me. I know that he feels unattractive and I wonder if he says stuff to me because he feels inadequate. He has told me my butt is too big and my Read more

The Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women


Updated 01/27/12 8:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe. The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. It Read more