If you want a flatter tummy or to drop pounds from the scale, eat more fiber! It’s essential in keeping your digestive system regular, so you won’t have a puffy belly caused by bloating. Eating foods rich in fiber can also prevent weight gain since these foods make us feel full longer. It...

What’s the secret to losing weight? While a diet and exercise plan is important, it’s actually mostly about willpower, says Mila Kunis , who knows a thing or two about dropping pounds. In an interview with Glamour UK , Mila said about her dramatic weight loss for Black Swan : “I never...

I am always on the hunt for new ways to challenge my midsection, and lucky for me my Equinox trainer Lauren is happy to indulge this pursuit. She recently taught me two new ab exercises using a BOSU. Don’t be fooled by the silly look of this piece of fitness gear; the BOSU really seems to increase...

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Welcome Summer! Today marks the official start of the season, which may mean you’ve scheduled a steady agenda of fun-in-the-sun activities. But before you head to the beach with nothing but your iPod, sunscreen, and a Summer reading list, why not prepare for spending a few minutes out of the day...

Check out FitSugar reader bjeanne18 ‘s description of her daily Texas run! She posted this pic in the Get Fit For Summer community group as part of the sixth challenge in the Get Fit For Summer giveaway . By doing so, she’s eligible to win a $100 New Balance gift card! So the challenge this...

I’m going on vacation in a few weeks, and I can’t wait. I’m excited to see the sites and enjoy springtime in Europe, and I’m probably disproportionately excited about trying the local cuisine in every city. Of course, going on a food-filled tour is not the same as taking an exercise-focused...

If something you are eating (or drinking) needs a bit of a kick, don’t turn to salt or sugar to do the trick, try adding some spices! Spices are not only lower in calories, but also offer a long list of health benefits including curbing hunger, strengthening muscles, boosting your brainpower,...

Just like my earphones , I expect my gadgets and gizmos to stay in place while I work out, too. Because most people incorporate the use of an iPod during their fitness routines - whether that’s a nano (fourth, fifth, or sixth gen), a shuffle, or even an iPod touch - we can all relate when it...

Lately, I’ve been going to the gym on my lunch break, which means less time to fuss on my beauty routine once my workout is over. And while I don’t want to be gone from my desk for too long, I also don’t want to show up back at the office a sweaty red-faced mess. If this sounds familiar,...

When this time of the year rolls around, I tend to throw caution to the wind when it comes to enjoying fun finger foods at barbecues and refreshing hot-weather drinks - and yes, that includes cocktails, too! But just how many calories are in Spring and Summer drinks? Let’s see how well you know...