Bella Bargain: ~H2O+ Marks a New Holiday Gift at 50% Off Every Day 'Til Dec. 10


Updated 12/08/08 10:30 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

Bella Bargain: ~H2O+ Marks a New Holiday Gift at 50% Off Every Day 'Til Dec. 10

I love giving and getting gift sets, but those pricey packages sure can add up! Thankfully, ~H2O+ recognized the desirability of holiday presents and are offering a special deal between now and Dec. 10: They'll feature a new item marked 50 percent off for one day only, with a new selection every day! I'm loving this Naturally Gifted Collection (a $42.50 value, orig. $30) that was recently just Read more

Fabulous Clarifying Facial Cleansers, Part I


Updated 03/21/08 11:36 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Fabulous Clarifying Facial Cleansers, Part I

Continuing our week on wiping the slate clean, I thought I'd talk about the myriad of clarifying cleansers out there. The right cleanser can help calm down red and irritated skin as well as kill off pimple forming bacteria that lie on the surface of your dermis. They help to keep your face problem free by preventing new pimples from forming. Use morning and night unless directed otherwise. Read more

On Long Training Runs, Stash Your Water Along the Way


Updated 05/17/12 12:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Long-Distance Running Hydration Tip

Warm weather inspires many runners to head for the great outdoors. The gorgeous scenery definitely inspires me to tackle bigger trips, so whether you're running long distances for fun or are training for a marathon, here's a tip for staying hydrated: Instead of carrying around your water, stash it along the way. It's like having your own personal water stations! Map out your route ahead of time Read more

How Meatless Mondays Can Help the Planet


Updated 05/23/12 11:43 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Meatless Mondays

There are many ways to go about reducing your carbon footprint, but one of the easiest ways is to participate in Meatless Mondays. Although forgoing meat also helps fight world hunger (and the issue of obesity), it's also proven to be kinder to Mother Earth, even if you're just skipping out on animal protein one day each week. To learn a few of the environmental benefits of going meat-free once Read more

Keep BPA Away: 3 "Healthy" Foods to Avoid (and 3 Safer Alternatives)


Updated 04/10/12 1:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Foods That Contain BPA

With the BPA scare of '08, just about everyone I know ditched their plastic water bottles for a Klean Kanteen, Lifefactory, or BPA-free Nalgene. Reusable water bottles aren't the only things to be wary of — there's BPA lurking in other everyday products. Although the FDA believes low levels of BPA exposure aren't harmful to people, it's not clear how much exposure that means. To minimize your Read more

5 Tips to Feel Slimmer by Tomorrow


Updated 04/06/12 7:33 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips to Feel Thinner

Sometimes — especially during bikini season — plans come up at the last minute, and you wish you could feel thinner in a snap. While there aren't any instant fixes, there are definitely a few ways to feel leaner fast. If you're hoping to get slim quickly, follow these five steps to feel better by tomorrow: Skip the salt: Avoid that puffy, bloated feeling by steering clear of the saltshaker. Read more

What to TiVo: Friday


Updated 04/06/12 2:08 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

What's on TV For Friday, April 6, 2012

8:00 Shark Tank (repeat) 9:00 Primetime: What Would You Do? (new) 10:00 20/20 (new) 11:35 Nightline (new) 12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat) 8:00 Undercover Boss (new) 9:00 CSI: NY (new) 10:00 Blue Bloods (new) 11:50 Late Show With David Letterman (repeat, with guest Bill Murray) 12:52 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Laura Linney) 8:00 The Finder (new) 9:00 Fringe Read more

4 More Ways to Prevent Belly Bloat


Updated 02/29/12 10:49 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Ways to Prevent Belly Bloat

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Diana Kelly, Prevention Need another reason to hate Mondays? Tight postweekend waistbands. Unless you spent the past two days living like a monk, the cocktails, movie snacks, and dinners out can all add up to one thing: belly bloat. “If you wake up bloated on Monday morning, your weekend food choices are Read more

Are You Addicted to Diet Soda?


Updated 12/30/11 7:53 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Break Diet Soda Addiction

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Cracking open a can of diet soda instead of regular pop may seem like a good idea at first, but research continues to show a disturbing link between diet soda consumption and weight gain. And though the sweet, effervescent drinks may taste good, they're certainly not good for your body. "Diet soda may not have the sugar Read more

Why You Should Hydrate Up During Winter Months


Updated 12/08/11 2:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why Should You Hydrate During Winter

Colder Winter months can sometimes make you neglect your daily water intake. You might assume you need less water than you do during Summer because you don't feel parched and aren't sweating like you do in warmer weather. Not true! Here are three reasons to keep your water cup filled during Winter. Hydrate Despite the Chill You need to drink the same amount of water year round — and maybe Read more