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Guess Who Said It?

FitSugar — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:50:12 -0700

Can you guess which blonde said this:
"... I love food, I love to eat. I can't go on diets. I have to do a lot of exercise."

Back on Track: Big Bowl of Fruit Salad

FitSugar — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:04:40 -0700

If you 're struggling with getting more fruit in your daily diet, here's a way to make it happen. Like with everything, a little prep goes a long way. So this weekend, make a huge bowl of fruit salad for the week. Cut up all your faves like melon, strawberries, nectarines, and pineapple. Add fresh blueberries, grapes, cherries, and strawberries. It only takes about 20 minutes to do it all at once, which is much easier than taking fruit out to cut up every day. Store it in a sealed container in the fridge and it's a quick and convenient snack you can enjoy all week long.

Weekend Workout: Get on the Ball

FitSugar — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:50:55 -0700

Using an exercise ball to do strength training exercises can be really challenging, so not only will you become stronger, but you'll do so in less time. Having to stabilize your body makes you use more muscles, so it doesn't take many reps before you begin to feel the exercise working. So grab an exercise ball and a pair of dumbbells and try these three moves. Repeat all three exercises for a total of three rounds.

Single Leg Squats

Chest Press

Plank to Pike

Looking for more workouts? Try these Weekend Workouts.

Do You Enjoy Grocery Shopping?

FitSugar — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:36:57 -0700

Exercising and eating right go hand-in-hand if you're trying to live a healthy lifestyle, so I must admit that I enjoy shopping for groceries - especially when I can go solo. I love to take my time reading labels, checking out new products, and comparing prices so I get good deals on nutritious foods. For some people though, grocery shopping is an annoying chore so tell me . . .

2009 Sunscreen Guide by Environmental Working Group

FitSugar — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:06:49 -0700

This time Environmental Working Group has got your back covered - literally and with sunscreen. They have just released their 2009 Sunscreen Guide.

After investigating over 1,500 sunscreens, EWG found that three out of five brand-name sunscreens didn't protect skin adequately from damaging UV rays. Many sunscreens also contained hazardous chemicals. Their list is definitive and complete including moisturizers with SPF as well as lip balms designed to block the suns damaging rays. You can sort by ranking to find the most effective and healthiest, or you can sort by brand to see how your favorite SPF ranks.

EWG is not in favor of chemical based sunscreens, like those with oxybenzone, and instead strongly favors sunblocks with titanium oxide and zinc oxide. These sun blocks do not contain chemicals absorbed by the skin and provide superior protection with better water resistant qualities. The only problem is they can leave a white tint on your skin. For everyday sun protection, mix a little base with your whitening sunblock to give the lotion some color and provide superior coverage to the delicate skin on your face. How did your sunscreen rank?