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Which Drink Has More Calories: A Margarita or Piña Colada?

FitSugar — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 14:32:39 -0800

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Summer Beverage Breakdown: Alcoholic Edition

FitSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:00:16 -0700

When it's sunny and warm and you're craving a crisp, cold beverage, sometimes an iced coffee or fresh-squeezed tangerine juice just doesn't satisfy your thirst. Sometimes, you're in the mood for something with a little kick.

To see a breakdown of your favorite Summer alcoholic beverages keep reading

Make It a Morning Workout on Cinco de Mayo

FitSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:00:00 -0700

There's nothing quite like lounging with some pals after a long day of work, sipping margaritas and dipping chips in guacamole. It's not healthy to indulge like that every night, but Cinco de Mayo gives me an excuse to put a little ole into my evening. Because I'll be heading from the office to a fiesta, I'm going to set my alarm earlier tomorrow morning to make sure I work out.

It's tempting to adopt an all or nothing attitude whenever there's a holiday that encourages indulgence. Instead of resigning to more unhealthy habits just because you'll be indulging during dinner, use your morning workout to feel better about your splurges. You'll be able to enjoy them more without the added guilt of skipping your workout.

Want to know how much activity you need to burn off a shot of tequila? Just read more.

A 130-pound woman would have to run 6 mph (or 10 min/mi) for 10 minutes to burn 98 calories, the equivalent of a 1.5 ounce shot of tequila. Will you be working out tomorrow morning?

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Unhealthiest Cocktails of Summer

FitSugar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Summer is a time to let loose, but don't let too loose says Newsweek. When the mercury rises, so do the calories in some of our favorite alcoholic beverages. Here are the top six cocktails that'll do a number on your diet:

Margarita. If you use a sugar-saturated Margarita mix, add tequila or Triple Sec, and then pour the drink into a salt-rimmed glass, the result could set you back 850 calories, Jackie Warner, a fitness trainer and the star of the Bravo network's Work Out says.
Mudslide. A 12-ounce frozen mudslide-made with vodka, Kahlua liqueur, Bailey's Irish Cream, and vanilla ice cream - tastes like an alcoholic milkshake and is just about as unhealthy. It has 820 calories and 27.2 grams of fat.
Piña Colada. If you like piña coladas, watch out: the rum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut drink can contain up to 650 calories.

There's three more so read more.

Mint Julep. You don't need a straw hat or a horserace to drink a mint julep. But the concoction of bourbon and mint-and-sugar syrup might set your diet back. One glass contains about 472 calories.
Mojito. The classic mojito - a mixture of lime juice, sugar, mint leaves, rum, and soda - will run you about 242 calories.
Daiquiri. A frozen strawberry daiquiri, made from strawberry schnapps, rum, lime juice, sugar, and strawberries contains about 220 calories.

As fun as they are, especially a mudslide - yum! - I think I'll be sticking to my occasional glass of wine. What about you?

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Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:00:00 -0700

They're basics, but salt and pepper come in so many varieties - Mark's Daily Apple
Mouthwatering cheesecake with blueberry compote at 230 calories a slice - Shape
Learn Kristen Bell's secret to marvelous abs - Vitamin G
Musical cues to help you remember to cool down - Fresh Fitness Tips
Is Angie once again dropping weight rapidly? - Fit Celeb
See what these gals think of Mel B.'s workout DVD - Fit Bottomed Girls
Biggest Loser rundown and 15,000 calorie binge - That's Fit
When to get excited when denied access to your gym - Margarita Shapes Up
Does organic food really taste better? - Daily Spark

Cool or Not: Fit-a-Rita?

FitSugar — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Fit-a-Rita is a sugar-free, instant margarita mix with added minerals, vitamins and herbal extracts designed to buffer the toxic effects of alcohol. The average margarita has over 200 calories, while a Fit-a-Rita margarita has just six calories (without tequila of course - it markets better that way). No sugar. No carbs. And it contains as much anti-oxidants as two glasses of red wine. Interested? Visit Fit-A-Rita.com to order it for yourself.

In theory, I like the idea. However, when it comes down to it if I am going to splurge on a margarita, I am going to splurge on a real margarita. Though I will say I have not tried it, and it could be wonderful, though I am skeptical. What do you guys think? Does the Fit-a-Rita fit your idea of a good time?

5 Things: Watching Cocktail Calories

FitSugar — Mon, 26 May 2008 04:30:00 -0700

There's nothing wrong with knocking back a few cocktails at your Memorial Day festivities, but don't let those empty calories destroy your efforts to eat healthy. Here are five smart solutions for cutting down on cocktail calories.

Dilute your juice. If you like fruit juice-based cocktails, such as screwdrivers or vodka and cranberry, cut down on the juice and add calorie-free sparkling water instead.
Use low-calorie mixers. Even tonic water is surprisingly high in calories, so opt for diet tonic and sodas. For margaritas and other summery drinks, check out the sugar-free options from Baja Bob.

To see the rest of my tips, read more

Or, ditch the mixers entirely. Classic martinis, manhattans, and other mixerless drinks are much lower in sugar than juice-based beverages. Plus, they're strong, so you will drink them slowly, unlike those sugar drinks that go down too easily!
Cut out the cream. If you're drinking something like a White Russian that calls for heavy cream, sub in two percent milk or fat-free half and half.
Seek out low-cal recipes. There are plenty of mixologists out there who've come up with healthier versions of high-calorie cocktails, such as these from Hungry Girl and Drink of the Week.

Do you have tips for watching calories in cocktails? Share them in the comments below!
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Cut the Calories at Your Next Barbecue

FitSugar — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:45:00 -0700

For many of us, summer is all about barbecuing. You've probably been to several BBQ's already and summer's just getting started.

I love a good BBQ as much as the next girl, but all that food can really do a number on your waistline. -- So for easy ways to cut out a few calories at your next barbecue, all while still getting to enjoy the food you love read more

If you do this...	Then you can subtract this...
Snack on pretzels instead of potato chips	70 calories
Feast on cut veggies, skip the ranch dip	120 calories
Skip the cheese portion of a cheeseburger, opt to top your burger with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, etc.	100 calories
Load up on salads, just not the croutons	100 calories
Drink wine or light beer instead of frozen blended drinks like margaritas and pina coladas	50-100 calories
Skip granny's potato salad -- Opt for healthier sides such as corn on the cob	70 calories
Eat ice cream from a small cup -- Leave the waffle cones (and the mess) for the kids	90 calories
Have one s'more instead of two	200 calories

Fit's Tip: If you're heading to a friends for a summer barbecue, offer to bring something. This way you know there will be at least on thing healthy on the menu.

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Sunday Giveaway! Philosophy Classic Cookbook

BellaSugar — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:30:00 -0800

Do you enjoy treats and baked goods, but hate thinking about all the extra calories? Well, thanks to our pals over at Sephora, you'll have your cake and eat it too, if you're chosen winner of this fun set.

For today, we're giving away the Philosophy Classic Cookbook, a collection of sweet-smelling shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath trios. This unconventional cookbook collection includes fun flavors such as: Strawberry Milkshake, Red Velvet Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Senorita Margarita, Coconut Frosting, Cinnamon Buns, Double Rich Hot Cocoa, Raspberry Sorbet, Vanilla Birthday Cake, and Melon Daiquiri. It even includes real recipes, too - in case your sweet tooth needs a fix.

To enter, just take the quiz by 5 p.m. PST today, and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to enter. So if you're not already one, register for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to TeamSugar for your entry to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

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Saturday Giveaway! Philosophy Classic Cookbook

BellaSugar — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:30:00 -0800

For today, we're giving away the Philosophy Classic Cookbook, a collection of sweet-smelling shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath trios. This unconventional cookbook kit includes fun flavors such as: Strawberry Milkshake, Red Velvet Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Senorita Margarita, Coconut Frosting, Cinnamon Buns, Double Rich Hot Cocoa, Raspberry Sorbet, Vanilla Birthday Cake, and Melon Daiquiri. It even includes real recipes, too - in case your sweet tooth needs a fix.

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