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Nighttime Fasting: A New Way to Lose Weight?

Martin Neumann — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:09:52 +0000

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? That’s the apparent bottom line of a rat study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, which recently stirred up the weight loss pot. Top 50 Summer Diet Foods for Weight Loss Scientists put groups of mice on different diet regimens for 100 days. One group of rodents ate healthy food while animals in two of the groups chowed down on high-fat, high-calorie feed. Half of the junk food eaters were allowed to munch whenever they wanted to while the others only had access to feed for the eight hours they were most active. The conclusion: even though they ate a fatty diet, the mice who were forced to fast for 16 hours were almost as lean as those who ate the healthy fare. Interestingly, the round the clock junk food eaters became obese and developed health problems, even though they consumed about the same amount of fat and calories as the time-restricted junk food fed mice. See if a nutritionist thinks nighttime fasting works after the break!

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Do You Avoid Eating Late at Night to Prevent Weight Gain?

Dr Dreams — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:18:46 +0000

On one hand, knowing how to eat right can be simple – eat when you’re hungry, and stick to nutritious foods that fill you up and keep you satisfied. But another component of playing the weight loss game is when you eat, and that’s when things can get complicated. While studies have proven that eating late at night doesn’t automatically lead to your body storing more fat , a new study in mice has found a link between when you eat and weight gain. Researchers looked at two groups of mice, both of which were fed the same amount of a high-fat diet, and found that the mice who were only allowed to eat during an eight-hour period during the day ended up gaining less weight than the mice that were allowed to eat the same amount of food any time during the day and night. Researchers believe that the difference in weight gain is due to the fact that the body’s organs operate at peak efficiency at different times, so everything from your liver to your muscles may be burning more calories and working harder depending on the time of day or night. Frequent eating throughout the day and night, they say, may throw off your body’s metabolic cycles, so you may be more successful with weight loss if you stop eating at a certain point during your day (even if you are eating the same amount of food). This newest study is just one more piece of information in the late-night eating debate, but the theory hasn’t been tested on humans yet. And it’s important to note that this study doesn’t prove the myth that you shouldn’t eat past a certain time to avoid your food turning into fat – the study is just saying that restricting when you eat to a certain time period may help regulate your metabolic cycles. In any case, what’s your take on the issue: do you avoid eating late at night to prevent gaining weight? Do You Avoid Eating Late at Night to Prevent Weight Gain? Yes – I think eating at night makes me gain weight. No – I eat late if I want to, and it hasn’t been an issue. No, but I want to stop.

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Healthy Dose Link Time: Miranda Lambert Shares What She Really Thinks of Skinny Actresses

Dr Dreams — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:51:17 +0000

Miranda Lambert wants women to rock their curves – Self Prepare to be inspired by this 93-year-old yoga teacher – Shape 1 in 4 Americans eats fast food every day, and more sad food stats – Hungry Runner Another argument for going gluten-free, and it’s not weight loss – Mind Body Green The countdown to Summer is on; your 30-day shape-up plan – HuffPost Living Skip the chemicals and make your own all-natural insect repellent – Blisstree Belly blues? Use Ayurveda yoga to calm your tummy troubles – Yoga Journal 5 vegetarian-friendly gifts for your foodie dad on Father’s Day – Vegetarian Times

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Run Strong: How to Tone Your Butt and Thighs Even More

Dr Joe — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:27:24 +0000

Running is not only an awesome form of calorie-burning, heart-pumping cardio, it also doubles as a strength training workout for your lower body. Run and you’ll quickly see how it can tone your tush without bulking up your booty. Want to get even more out of your runs? Incorporate these strength training techniques and you’re sure to notice a difference when you slip on your bikini bottoms. Source: Thinkstock View Slideshow ›

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Enter Our Choose Your Summer Getaway Giveaway

Sean Duffy — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:50:05 +0000

Are you sitting at work, dreaming of where you’d like to spend those long Summer days? You’re in luck, because SavvySugar has teamed up with DailyWorth and CheapOair to make your getaway wishes come true. What’s better than a free vacation? A free vacation at your choice of three dreamy destinations. Do you want to feel the adrenaline on Las Vegas’s streets or gawk at the bay views of San Francisco? Just maybe you want to feel the hot sands of Miami on your feet. Enter to win two round-trip tickets, a three-night hotel stay, and $750 in spending money to take you where your heart desires. In addition, we’ll be serving up tips on how to save for your Summer travel and how to find the best vacation deals. Enter below by May 28 to win your Summer getaway, and you’ll be one step closer to getting there. Enter Below 1. Like us on Facebook SavvySugar DailyWorth CheapOair 2. Enter your email address Please enter a valid email address. Sign up for PopSugar Network’s weekly newsletter. Sign up for DailyWorth emails. Sign up for CheapOair emails. See Official Rules You can only enter this contest once per email address. Thanks for entering our giveaway …and don’t forget to share with your friends!

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A Reader Shares Why She Loves Running in the Rain

Dr Joe — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:05:25 +0000

Don’t let the elements stop you! OnSugar blogger egilbride shares her thoughts on why she loves running in the rain in her blog, Ready to Run . Today I went for a run . . . in the rain. I know most people HATE running in the rain, but sometimes I prefer it to running on a sunny day. Take my Rock n Roll Half-Marathon (did I mention it was my first half-marathon EVER?!) that I ran last August. I may sound a little extreme when I say this, but it was literally like a monsoon. And I loved every minute of it! If I had been running in 90-degree weather in the city in August, I’m not sure I would have finished. But running a half-marathon in the rain was . . . refreshing. Other than causing me to wait in line for the porta-potty a couple of times, the constant downpour didn’t have much of an adverse effect on me. Then today, I went for a run . . . and it was amazing. I left my cell phone at home (see my last post reviewing my armband), which meant no GPS and no way to track my time, other than by using my iPod nano, which was set for the wrong time. It was just me, the road, and the rain. And what did I accomplish? A lot! Since I didn’t have my phone telling me when I hit each mile and what my time was, I wasn’t as worried about speeding up my pace at every mile to hit my goal time. But instead, I reached another “goal,” which was to run my entire “course” – which includes running around my ENTIRE hilly block, including one the size of Grendall – twice! And I felt great! It may seem like a small feat to some, but that 2.62 miles (it’s just a guess) was the best accomplishment I’ve made since I started running again! Here’s to more victories to come in the future! Do you like running in the rain? Share your own thoughts on outdoor running below. Start your own OnSugar blog and we might feature your posts on our homepage.

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Countdown to the Big Day: How to Hire a Personal Trainer

Dr Dreams — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:50:46 +0000

You’re hiring a caterer, florist, and wedding planner, so why not also enlist the expertise of a personal trainer? If you’re trying to lose weight for your wedding, having a trainer can be one of the best ways to help you reach your goals. But since you’re on a timeline, it’s important to ensure you’re getting what you need from your training sessions. Here’s how to hire the right personal trainer before you walk down the aisle. Start early : Personal trainers can help you get results fast, but they’re not miracle workers. Waiting too late to lose the weight can add unwanted pressure, which can make workouts stressful and ineffective. To ensure you have enough time to lose weight the healthy way, celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson recommends that future brides start shopping for a trainer at the beginning stages of their wedding planning (like when you start looking for the venue). Know your goals : Your personal-training package will start with an initial assessment of your fitness level, but you should have an idea before you begin your trainer search of what you want to get out of your sessions. Are you already a pro on the elliptical but want to know how to get your arms in strapless-wedding-gown shape? Do you need your trainer to recommend a healthy eating plan to complement your time in the gym? Knowing what you want in a trainer helps you both ask the right questions before designing your fitness regimen. Read on for three more tips for picking a personal trainer.

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Healthy Dose Link Time: Quick, Good-For-You Meals to Make During the Workweek

Sean Duffy — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:11:42 +0000

Healthy weeknight meals that will only take 30 minutes of your time – Self Learn how yoga can help prevent you from committing road rage – Yoga Journal If you only change one thing about your diet, this should be it – Shape Find out what Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard eats before a big swim – Fitness Roberto Martin, the celeb chef who has carnivore clients eating vegan – Blisstree Get your Monday laugh on: funny fitness videos that are about to go viral – Vital Juice Say goodbye to bloating, gas, and constipation . . . for good – Daily Spark Find out if all those vitamins you take make any difference – HuffPost Healthy Living

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Meal Strategies to Help You Lose Weight

Sean Duffy — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:24:19 +0000

You are what you eat, but how you eat is almost as important. If you’re trying to lose weight, here are three eating strategies that may work for you. Eat more frequently: Grazing or eating smaller meals more frequently is a strategy that works for many people. You’ll avoid the blood sugar spike and crash that can happen when you eat a big meal. And waiting too long between meals can cause you to overeat once you’ve got a plate in front of you. Eating more frequently also helps boost metabolism , so try eating five to six small meals instead of three big ones. Stop postdinner snacking: It’s a myth that eating late at night can make you fatter, but many times our most mindless eating happens when we’re relaxing on the couch or zoning out to online videos after dinner. Eating when you’re not hungry can lead to weight gain or hinder any weight-loss goals, so try our tips for preventing unhealthy late-night eating here . Taper off: Some people recommend eating your biggest meals earlier in the day so that by the time dinner rolls around, you’re not starving and ready to overindulge with greasy takeout instead of a home-cooked, healthy dinner. Having a light dinner instead of a heavy one can also help you go to sleep easier and get more quality sleep, which is a crucial component of any weight-loss routine.

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Doctors Urged to Counsel Young People on Sun’s Dangers

Martin Neumann — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:29:37 +0000

iStockphoto Just in time for the start of tanning season, a federal task force is formally recommending that physicians counsel children, adolescents and young adults with fair skin about minimizing ultraviolet-light exposure to cut the risk for skin cancer. As WSJ reported in November, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued a draft recommendation for comment with a novel idea: Rather than focus on the specter of cancer later in life, hone in on the sun’s harsh effects on appearance, which is likely to resonate more with teens who flock to beaches and tanning parlors. The recommendation — available on the USPSTF website and in the Annals of Internal Medicine — replaces a 2003 statement that the evidence was insufficient to recommend for or against counseling. Task force chairwoman Dr. Virginia Moyer tells the Health Blog that over the last decade, researchers have built up evidence showing that the behavior of teens and young adults can be changed with a variety of counseling approaches, such as showing them photos taken with a UV camera to demonstrate the extent to which UV rays can damage the skin. Moyer, a professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, says public comments on the recommendations were generally favorable. The task force doesn’t recommend any particular way to discuss appearance, but the basic message is: “In people who are sensitive, exposure to sun and tanning beds results in ugly skin,” she says. “We aren’t being underhanded in any way to suggest this is a good way to get the message across, because the damage that causes ugly skin is the damage that causes skin cancer down the road.” With primary care doctors stretched for time already, will counseling take up too much time? Moyer says the message can be delivered in the course of general advice but that doctors can use their office staff and waiting room time to show videos of the sun damage to skin or use the UV cameras on patients. “If patients have to wait anyway, why not use the time for something beneficial,” she adds.

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