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Have you started keeping a food journal yet for this week's Get Fit For 2010 weekly challenge? We've got a cool food journal that you can print out, but if you're a tech geek like me you might be scratching your head at the idea of putting pen to paper. Try Lose It instead — a free iPhone app that helps users manage their weight by tracking their calorie intake. To start, you enter in your Read more
For me, part of gearing up for the holiday season is the realization that I'm going to overindulge in holiday goodies from time to time. While this time of year isn't the best for trying to shed extra pounds, there's still benefit in watching what I'm eating — even if I allow myself a few "cheat" days here and there. Lose It! is an iPhone app that tracks caloric and nutritional intake as well Read more
Squeezing a workout into your busy schedule is challenging enough that most people don't take the time to reflect on a job well done afterward. Luckily, there are plenty of simple techie tools that can keep count of your efforts, whether you're working on your fitness, carefully tracking your calorie intake or just curious about how much ground you are covering in your new favorite run. Just like Read more
Are you on a diet and exercise regimen and trying to lose weight? If you also have an iPhone, you can track what you're eating and your workouts with the free Lose It! iPhone app. The app tracks what's going in your body, calculates the calorie intake, and compares it with the calories you're burning. Let's face it, it is about to be bathing suit season. Don't face it without your iPhone! Read more
Sometimes things get in the way of our exercise routine: rain, allergies, a cold, even a vacation. Do you know how long you can take off from your cardio routine before you notice a difference in your fitness level? How long can you skip your cardio workout before you notice a decline in your cardio fitness level? 3 days 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks Read more
After a rough week at the office, you deserve your downtime. I'm usually begrudging Friday traffic as I make my way home to climb into bed and a pair of cozy sweats. But, just so I don't lose all motivation come Monday, I'm setting my sights on a movie marathon that packs some career-minded motivation this week. Read on to get my movie suggestions — then, grab a snack, kick back, and kick off Read more
Will the fight against pet hair ever end!? Short of shaving your furry pal, the solution to the problem seems like a losing battle. Never fear: we've found 10 vacuum cleaners with powerful suction to suck up this hairy situation. See one you love or hate? Share your opinions or reviews on the corresponding slide! Source: Thinkstock Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. If you couldn’t let anything cross your lips from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., but you were allowed to eat anything you wanted for eight hours a day and still lose weight, would you try it? Read more
Real-life stories from women who lost 10 pounds in two months — Self Office water? Think twice. The germiest places in the workplace — HuffPost Healthy Living CrossFit fanatic Bob Harper helps get your upper arms ripped — Fitness Tonight's easy (vegan) dinner: spinach hummus pitas — Healthy Happy Life Road trippin' this Summer? Steer clear of these fast-food sandwiches — The Daily Read more
Whether you're trying to lose those last stubborn pounds for bikini season or you want to maintain your current weight, keeping a close eye on portion sizes is critical. You could always eyeball amounts, but let's face it, our eyes tend to be bigger than what our stomachs should be eating. Keep yourself honest and prevent overeating with these portion-control products. Read more
