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If you're addicted to the hot, crunchy, saltiness of French fries, you may be having a difficult time kicking the guilty pleasure. But there are some healthier ways to satisfy the fry craving, including swapping potatoes for other veggies, baking instead of deep-frying, or rethinking the salty snack

Weekend brunch is one of my favorite meals, but with all the deliciously decadent foods to choose from, like a Belgian waffle smothered in maple syrup and whipped cream, it's easy to overindulge. To avoid having to spend the entire afternoon in a coma on the couch, here are some tips for making your weekend breakfast as healthy as it is satisfying.

1. Load pancake batter with fruit: Mix in at least three different kinds of fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, cut-up cherries, apples, or bananas. With all that fresh, warm fruit, you might even skip the maple syrup.
2. Don't stop at oatmeal: Any cooked grain makes a hearty and satisfying breakfast. Cook up some brown rice, farro, quinoa, polenta, or millet and add yogurt, nuts, and fresh fruit.

3. Combine protein with fiber: If you're craving eggs, mix them with veggies and beans. The protein/fiber combo will keep you full and give you sustained energy all morning - perfect if you have a long workout planned afterward.

I have to give a special shout out to BuzzSugar for her awesome coverage of Comic-Con this year - I felt like I was in San Diego with her! While there, Buzz had the opportunity to interview the cast of Thor, which includes Natalie Portman and Star Trek hottie Chris Hemsworth. Chris - who plays Thor - said this about his physical transformation into the comic book hero.

Buffing up for a role is nothing new - Taylor Lautner packed on muscle for his role in Twilight, as did Angelina Jolie for her role in Salt. But

It used to be that we didn't talk about our weight. But that was before the Internet. Now everyone knows our business! Facebook, the Twitter Humiliation Diet, Fitbit, and online weight tracking sites allow users to put their weight struggles under a very public eye. The good news is that it's working. A new study - the Weight Loss Maintenance Trial - suggests that weight loss is easier for people using online weight management websites.

To be included in the study as a whole, participants had to be considered overweight or obese, and had to have lost at least nine pounds within the first six months of the trial. Of this group, 348 individuals were randomly assigned to join an online weight maintenance program. The site tracked the user's weight, diet, and exercise habits - it also included a community forum. Compared to other participants, those who used the site at least once a month maintained the greatest amount of weight loss, and managed to maintain an average 44 percent of

The FitSugar Community is a great place to find healthy food inspiration. You'll find tasty and healthy snacks to munch on in our Snack Attack group. And there are also great original recipes to browse through in our Healthy Recipe group. Keep reading to get an idea of the kinds of things I'm talking about. Better yet, why not upload your own food pics? They might be featured right here on FitSugar!

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On my last visit to my doctor, I was surprised to find out that bone strength peaks in women by the age of 35. After that, the body stops producing new bone and gradually loses bone mass. And in certain cases, bone loss can result in osteoporosis. Not only can osteoporosis result in a reduction of height, it leaves the body more susceptible to bone fractures. My doctor says that it's extremely important to maximize our bone strength now, to avoid the onset of problems later. Luckily, this can be done through proper diet and exercise.

Here are the two most important thing to consider for bone health:

• Eating enough calcium and vitamin D is essential for healthy bones. Studies show that calcium and vitamin D are a must when it comes to bone health, and that we benefit more from eating these nutrients versus taking supplements. The RDI of calcium for women is 1,000 mg a day and for vitamin D, it's 200 to 400 IU.
• Strength train for stronger bones. Weight bearing

My theory is: start the kids young with healthy habits, and hopefully they will have them for life. I try to model healthy behavior, but these days I think I should be following their lead - or at least trying to live by the healthy rules I try to make part of my daughters' daily lives. Here are fiv

Known gripe: fitness gear can be expensive! Even "free" activities like running or swimming can carry a hefty price tag once you start adding up all of the gear you need to get started. After splurging on a new pair of shoes or a high-tech sports bra, I'm incredibly reluctant to make another fitness-related purchase for a while. The downside, though, is losing that sense of euphoria and momentum that new sneaks or other gear gives you! Since every day can't be new sneakers day, here are three small and inexpensive ways to look forward to your next workout; minimal cash required! To see what they are, keep reading.

• New socks There are socks for every sport and activity under the sun - hiking socks, biking socks, running socks, walking socks, even left-foot and right-foot socks. Pick up a new pair or two if you need a workout lift (even if you don't really need new socks - that's what the splurge is about!), and rock your new socks and a little extra motivation.
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