Depending on how active you are and how much you weigh, a woman needs about 60 to 100 grams of protein a day , which is a pretty hefty amount. Protein helps build lean muscle and can also help with weight loss, so it’s important to get enough each day. Dairy products are a great vegetarian source...

Nuts are one of the best foods you can nosh on because they’re full of healthy fats, contain protein and fiber to fill you up, are cholesterol-free, and they’re a great snack you can easily pack with you wherever you go. A serving size of nuts is one ounce, which is about a handful. Considering...

Eating a healthy, balanced diet should be top on your list, especially if you’re looking to lose some weight. You know you should avoid processed foods, but some of nature’s whole foods, although pure and untainted, are so high in calories that eating too much can cause you to gain weight....

Carbs may be needed to fuel your body and your brain, but if you’re looking to drop a few pounds fast, cutting them out (especially in the evening ) may help. Make sure to do it the right way with these low-carb snack and meal ideas, which will keep you full throughout the evening (and don’t...

Working out shouldn’t cost a fortune, but with fitness pants running almost $70 (or more) a pair, it can. Scoping out sales is one way to find less expensive options, but it takes a little legwork. Instead of scouring the clearance rack, look for all-around affordable brands. Here are some tried...

The LG fridge might have features to help you lose weight , but since it’s not yet available (and its price tag is a bit steep), give the fridge you already own a little makeover. It can help you reach your 2012 weight loss goals with these tips. Get Organized Organizing your fridge will help...

I’ll admit, I went a bit overboard during the holidays. Faced with table after table of homemade treats, it was hard to say no. So January has been a welcome reprieve from all the sugar I consumed during all of the festivities. Now, it’s all about less refined sugars, lots of salads, and...

If weight loss is your goal for 2012, there’s no time like now to get that ball rolling. It’s simple math when it comes to losing weight. You have to burn or cut out 3,500 calories from your diet each week in order to lose one pound. That breaks down to 500 calories per day, and the easiest...

Bagels have a bad reputation as a dieter’s nightmare: one plain bagel contains 290 calories and 59 grams of carbs. Since a carb-free diet isn’t the healthiest way to drop pounds or maintain a healthy weight, it’s more than OK to enjoy a warm, toasted bagel every so often. They’re...

Our Fittest Female Celeb of 2011 bracket is going strong, and there are definitely a few fit celebs who have taken the standings by storm. Did your favorite make the cut? Click through for our countdown of our top 25 to see who’s taken the crown, and learn what the top 25 fittest ladies in Hollywood...

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Quadruple your weight loss by making one easy tweak to your routine per week By Alyssa Shaffer If your goal is to lose weight and exercise more, forget the deprivation diet and marathon workouts. New research shows that...