For many of us, the new year marked our recommitment to healthy eating . Nutritionist Alexa Fishback , author of The Daily Fix , feels indulging in a “sweet nothing” daily is a healthy habit. If that sounds like an adoptable habit to you, stay tuned for upcoming nutrition tips from Alexa...

I used to think it was simply a matter of choice to strength train before or after cardio. Most often, my preference is to save the weights until after I have done my cardio. After 20 to 30 minutes of running, I am warm, sweaty, and ready to pump some iron, and I feel less likely to injure myself. It...

Today we inaugurate a new president. The man who will be president not only works out six days a week ; Obama also believes in healthy snacking. I vote for that! Barack Obama makes snacks of fruits and nuts . Pistachios , known to lower cholesterol, are his favorite nut. As for the fruit we can only...

It is always a good idea to stock up on healthy snacks to keep at work. You shared your go-to satisfying snacks that prevent you from venturing to the vending machine and reaching into the candy jar. Take a page from your fellow Fit readers and mix up your snacks to keep things interesting; check out...

Filed under: Food and Nutrition I can remember when the speed limit was 55. Even back then, though I drove a pokey 4-cylinder Chevette, it seemed slow. We’re accustomed to doing everything fast — driving, working, running errands; everything is a race for time. When it comes to eating, you’re...

I’m a big fan of Italian foods like baked ziti, lasagna, and stuffed shells. The only problem is the ricotta and other cheeses make them high in artery-clogging saturated fat and cholesterol. When I came across a healthier version of stuffed shells by Rising Moon Organics , my interest was piqued....

So it’s January and you’ve vowed that 2009 will be the year you get in shape. If you’re not sure how to get started, a personal trainer can teach you how to workout with all the challenges of new exercises and proper technique. Let’s be financially realistic though. Unless you...

If eating healthier is one of your goals for 2009 , I have some good news for you about snacking. Nutritionist Alexa Fishback , author of The Daily Fix , encourages folks to eat two healthy snacks a day. In fact, it is one of her 12 healthy habits. Today, she explains the science of snacking. Stay tuned...

We are halfway through January already. Time flies and we have covered a lot of territory this week on FitSugar — have you been paying attention? Take this short quiz to see. If you feel like you need a little review, all the answers can be found in this week’s posts. Good luck! Source read...

Filed under: Fitness , Celebrities and Entertainment , Fashion and Beauty The secret to thin legs. How to plump up the appearance of a flat fanny. How to stay trim. What exercise does and doesn’t count. Carol Burnett shared superb advice on all these topics. I just saw the legendary funny woman...

Filed under: Fitness , Food and Nutrition , Motivation and Inspiration , Diet and Weight Loss , Celebrities and Entertainment That’s Fit readers love Jillian. In fact, in our Biggest Loser Couples premiere coverage last week, I asked you which trainer you’d pick, if you had the chance —...