November 16th, 2011
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Author: Famefit
from Fit Sugar
A healthy lifestyle isn’t just about how many miles you’ve logged on the trails or how many cookies you didn’t eat this week. It’s also all the small choices you make that add up to big results. Want to sneak in a few saved calories or extra exercise? Here are three easy ways to sneak in a little dieting or fitness. [...]
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November 15th, 2011
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Author: Famefit
from Fit Sugar
When starting any new fitness routine, you often look to the experts for tips and advice. But the sheer amount of advice out there can be daunting for any fitness newbie.
Beginning runners, for example, often find taking up the pastime difficult because the sheer amount of advice out there gets confusing, according to a New York Times article. [...]
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November 15th, 2011
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Author: Famefit
from Fit Sugar
If you live in an old, drafty house, Winter can mean bone-chilling, shivering evenings. Meanwhile, inhabitants of radiator-heated apartments experience almost stiflingly hot nights. Believe it or not, room temperature has a significant impact on your sleep. To get proper sleep, the body has an internal temperature level that it needs to reach; and, the ideal room temperature to help the body achieve this is between 65 to 72 degrees F. [...]
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November 15th, 2011
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Author: Famefit
from Fit Sugar
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar!
Here at FITNESS, we’re big fans of non-traditional models getting the opportunity to do a little modeling (see here)! So Fila caught our eye with their new campaign involving women from across the country as their Body Toning System Ambassadors, who also modeled the apparel for ads for the brand. [...]
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October 19th, 2011
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Author: Famefit
from Fit Sugar
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar!
Have you noticed that you’re tired in the morning and all day long, but you’re so wired at night that you can’t sleep? Nurse practitioner Marcelle Pick, author of the new book, Are You Tired and Wired?, has a theory for why you’re snoozing and losing. [...]
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October 11th, 2011
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Author: Famefit
from Fit Sugar
It’s the same routine: slip into your pajamas, brush your teeth, and get ready for bed. But are you missing some crucial healthy to-dos that will help you get a jump-start on the next day? Before you go to bed tonight, make sure you add these to your list to make your bedtime the healthiest it can be!
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October 6th, 2011
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Author: Famefit
from Fit Sugar
Whether it’s looming in the corner at the gym, blinking up at you on your bathroom floor, or hiding in the corner at a friend’s house, the scale seems to always be there, ready and waiting for you to hop on. But if weighing yourself has become part of your daily routine, here are some reasons why it may be time to ease up on the frequent weigh-ins. [...]
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October 4th, 2011
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Author: Famefit
from Fit Sugar
Indulgent vacations, busy evenings, and more can leave your gym bag gathering dust underneath your bed. If any of these have made you go from gym rat to couch potato and if you need motivation to get back on track, check out these tips that will have you feeling enthusiastic about your routine once again. [...]
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September 6th, 2011
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Author: Famefit
from Fit Sugar
Many people think going on a cleanse will lead to a sharp drop in weight. But going on an elimination diet, where you remove certain foods, like anything with gluten, dairy, caffeine, and alcohol and focus on eating only fresh, whole foods is more than about fitting into smaller jeans. [...]
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September 2nd, 2011
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Author: Famefit
from Fit Sugar
Lack of sleep leads to many things, but it’s not just the quantity that matters. New research shows that it’s the quality of the type of sleep as well. Not getting enough deep sleep won’t just have you reaching for a second cup of coffee the next day – lack of quality sleep can also lead to high blood pressure. [...]
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