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Do Tell: What Was Your Mother's Relationship to Food?

TresSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Did you "thin-herit" food issues from your mother?

According to a poll conducted by teen magazine Sugar, girls ages 12 - 18 said that their mother's eating and/or dieting habits and views on food were the biggest influence on their own relationship to food. It was found that if a mom diets, she's twice as likely to have a daughter with an eating disorder.

What was your mother's relationship to food? Do you think it has affected you positively or negatively?

Dear Poll: Have You, or Someone You Know, Ever Been Affected by an Eating Disorder?

DearSugar — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:00:00 -0800

This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and since as many as 10 million females and one million males in the US are suffering from an eating disorder, I'm thankful that we have resources such as the National Eating Disorders Association. Their main goal is to raise awareness, educate, support, and eventually help eradicate eating disorders altogether.

Body image issues are common all over the world and they can easily manifest in an eating disorder so I'm curious to see how many of you have either suffered from one yourself, or known someone that has. I know this is a very personal topic of conversation, but if you're willing to talk about it, please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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4 Tips on Keeping Your Diet in Check When You're Dating

DearSugar — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:30:00 -0800

With so much eating out and letting loose with the one you're crushing on, it's not surprising to see that 51 percent of you gain weight in the beginning of a new relationship. In an effort to avoid letting your waistband suffer in the name of love, I've shared four tips on how to keep your weight in check while falling in love. If I've missed something that works for you, please share your secrets in the comments below.

No one likes to be a Debbie Downer, so instead of saying no to dinner dates or ordering pizza while watching the football game, make sure to stay on track of your exercise routine. If you continue to work out, you'll be able to give yourself a little more leniency with your diet.
Be mindful about how much you're drinking. Not only does alcohol add empty calories to your diet (be sure to drink light beer and avoid sweet mixers when you can), but it can lower your inhibitions and make you eat more.

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Pick and choose. If you want to indulge in a decedent dinner, pass on dessert. If you chose to eat a light meal, treat yourself to a shared dessert - just try not to do both!
Work it off in the bedroom! In a half-hour period, you can burn up to 43 calories making out and 125 calories making love!

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Dear Poll: Does Dating Impair Your Diet?

DearSugar — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800

I know many people vowed to keep their weight in check this new year, but if you're newly in love or on the dating circuit, that task can feel like an impossibility when you factor in dinner dates, drinking, and overall indulging. On the other hand, some women actually lose weight in the beginning stages of love - feeling their best transforms into looking their best - but of course it all depends on the person and the situation. So ladies, looking back at your dating history, tell me, does having a relationship wreak havoc on your diet?

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5 Tips For Sticking With Your New Year's Resolutions

DearSugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Staying true to New Year's resolution is not easy, but it can be done. If you're struggling with the pledges you made, check out my five tips below for being successful in your 2009 resolutions.

Lean on your loved ones for support. If you can, ask a friend to pledge the same resolution you did and turn it into a friendly competition!
Leave yourself notes around the house, at work, and in your car to remind yourself of the commitment you made.
Don't give up if you skip a day of working out or if you cheat on your diet. Use your slip up as ammo to do better the next day.
Keeping a resolution takes a lot of dedication and hard work, so reward yourself on a weekly basis - if you can look forward to a payoff, chances are you'll be more successful in reaching your goal.
Keep pushing. It's hard to break a bad habit, but if you stay dedicated and on track of your success, it'll be easier to make your resolution more of a new way of life rather than a quick fix.

Do you have any tricks to keep your New Year's resolution? If so, tell us your secrets below!

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Most Common New Year's Resolution From '08

DearSugar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0800

After asking if you kept your New Year's resolutions from last year, I was surprised to see how many of you didn't make resolutions at all. Sure, being the best you can be every day is ideal, but most of us, myself included, need some incentive in order to make big changes in our lives.

For those of you who did make resolutions last year, below are the most commonly pledged changes in 2008:

Weight loss
Smoking
Living a healthier life

Do you think you'll be able to keep those going in '09?

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You Asked: What If I Can't Fit Into My Bridesmaid Dress?

DearSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:00:00 -0700

Dear Sugar,

I was asked to be a bridesmaid for a friend a year ago and since then I've started graduate school and, sadly, piled on some weight. Unfortunately we bought our bridesmaid dresses a year ago, preweight gain, when they were on sale at Ann Taylor. The wedding is coming up in two months and I'm worried I won't be able to lose enough weight to fit into the dress. What do I do if I can't? - Gained Weight Wednesday

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Dear Gained Weight Wednesday,

You have two months so get on it sister! Stop eating junk food and start eating lean protein, whole grains, and a ton of veggies. Get to the gym every day and stop drinking alcohol until the wedding. If you've gained just too much weight to lose in such a short amount of time, call Anne Taylor and see if they can track down another dress for you in a bigger size. If that's not an option, get a referral for a seamstress and hopefully she'll be able to work some magic on your dress: let out some seams, add in some extra fabric, etc.

If all these options I've suggested won't work for your situation, I'd talk to the bride. Ask her if there's another girl in the wedding that you might be able to trade dresses with and as your last resort, ask her if you can buy a different dress in the same color and style that will match the other girls.

Whatever you do, don't leave it to the last minute - two months is still pretty far away so hopefully diet and exercise will do the trick! Good luck.

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Do Tell: What Do You Do When You Let Loose?

DearSugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:00:00 -0700

When I'm playing by my rules, I try to eat well, go to bed early, and exercise, but come on, rules are meant to be broken, right! Since it's Friday and most of you will be letting loose this weekend, do tell, how are you planning on breaking your rules? If you're anything like me, you'll be hitting your neighborhood Mexican restaurant for some chips, guac, and a big margarita!

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The How-To Lounge: Avoiding Weight Gain at Work

DearSugar — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:00:00 -0700

Do you ever ask yourself if your job is making you fat? Well if so, you're not alone. For some easy tips on how to keep your waistline from expanding, click here to read more

According to Glamour Magazine, a new British study found that chronically stressed women are 73% more likely to become obese than their more relaxed co-workers despite diet and exercise, so staying calm at work is critical
Even though it seems like there aren't enough hours in the day, it's important to make friends at work. Not only will it give you a break from your job, but you will have someone to small talk with, gossip with, even commiserate with
If your company stocks a lot of junk food in the kitchen, try to avoid it at all costs. Opt for healthy snacks like nuts and veggies instead
Getting out of the office for lunch is important as well. When you eat at your desk you're less focused on your lunch, which can lead to over-eating so try to take at least 20 minutes away from your desk
Some say that when you're in a subordinate role at work, you're more likely to get bored and distracted which can lead to grazing and over eating, so if you can, take on more responsibility and keep busy

Good luck and if you have any tips that work for you, please share them in the comments below.

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The How-To Lounge: Avoiding Swollen Fingers

DearSugar — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:30:00 -0700

Have you ever woken up with swollen fingers, or left a restaurant or bar feeling like your rings are just a little too tight for comfort? Well I certainly have so here are some tips to help avoid Edema, the medical term for excess fluid accumulating where it doesn't belong.

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Salt is the number one thing that will make you retain water so be sure to watch your sodium intake
Alcohol and caffeine are other factors that should be avoided if you're concerned with bloating
Edema can be caused by a protein deficiency so up your protein intake and increase raw veggies - fiber is important to decrease swelling
Exercise daily and take hot baths or a steam a few times a week to sweat out your toxins
Make sure you are taking the right vitamins. Bromelain helps with swelling and digestion and any high-potency B-complex supplement will help reduce water retention

I hope these tips are helpful - and always remember to take off your rings before you go to bed since most people tend to wake up a little more swollen than normal.

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