Dear Poll: Do You Take Responsibility For Your Friends?


Updated 04/17/08 12:26 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

Dear Poll: Do You Take Responsibility For Your Friends?

The company we keep says a lot about us, but when our friends make bad decisions that reflect badly on us, should we have to suffer their consequences? It doesn't seem fair to be put in the same category as our less responsible counterparts, but it's inevitable that we sometimes are. So ladies, since we all have an imperfect friend or two, what I want to know is: Do you ever make excuses or take Read more

Favorite Excuse For Not Doing Yoga: I'm NOT Flexible


Updated 09/05/09 6:58 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Favorite Excuse For Not Doing Yoga:  I'm NOT Flexible

When people find out that I teach Pilates and yoga, they often immediately disclose the reasons they don't practice either exercise form. I hear this excuse most often, "I could never do yoga, I'm so inflexible. I can't even touch my toes." This is not the first time I've heard this excuse, and I actually love that people confess this to me. It gives me a chance to explain that inflexibility Read more

Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: I Can't Keep Up in Class


Updated 07/18/07 8:09 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: I Can't Keep Up in Class

A lot of us have our favorite excuses for not working out, but if yours is: "I can't keep up in a class," then here are some tips for overcoming that issue: Start with a beginner's class and work your way up. Remember that everyone has to start somewhere and chances are that everyone in the class started out just like you, not having a clue what to do. The teacher is there to help you and in Read more

Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: I Don't Have Space


Updated 07/04/07 9:57 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: I Don't Have Space

One excuse I hear all the time coming from people who don't workout is that they just "Don't have the space to do it." I lived in a small apartment in NYC for years and while I feel your pain, there are other ways to get active than just plunking a big ole' treadmill in your house. So here are some options: While your apartment (or house) may be small, the great outdoors is not. Go outside and Read more

Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: It's TOO Hot!


Updated 07/19/07 8:14 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out:  It's TOO Hot!

Summer is here and man is it hot out! The heat can dehydrate your body and drain your energy. This combined with feeling uncomfortably sticky and sweaty can make you want to skip the workout and head for your air-conditioned living room. There are plenty of things you can do to work your body without overheating. Here are some ideas: Swim! If you hit the pool for 30 minutes, you can burn up Read more

Do Tell: What was the Worse Lie....


Updated 04/26/07 6:29 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

We have all committed little white lies before, whether or not we want to admit it! Sometimes it is easier to fib than to speak the truth, especially when you speak before you think. While we know it is wrong to do, ladies, do tell, what is the worst white lie you have ever told? Don't worry; your secrets are safe with me! Source Read more

Do Tell: Your Worst Excuse


Updated 06/01/09 8:20 AM · Posted by · 13 comments

Do Tell: Your Worst Excuse

Have you ever said yes to a date because you didn't know how to say no? Dating is tough enough as it is, but when you regret saying yes in the first place, it just makes matters worse. As much as we hate to admit it, I am sure we have all reneged on a date at the 11th hour, so ladies, do tell, what is the worst excuse you have ever given to get out of a dubious date? Read more

Pucker Up to a Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake


Updated 05/21/12 6:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake Recipe

After eating my way through the cupcake craze, I'm ready to put my muffin tins away and dust off the cake pans that have been sitting at the back of my cupboards. Don't get me wrong: I love a tiny handheld treat. But there's something very satisfying slicing into — and serving — a full-sized cake. This time of year, I want something that goes well with a cup of tea or a scoop of fresh Read more

Mad Men's 5 Maddest Moments: "Christmas Waltz"


Updated 05/21/12 6:10 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mad Men Recap "Christmas Waltz"

This week's Mad Men brings back a character we haven't seen in a while, Paul Kinsey, and gives us a look at a relationship between two characters — Joan and Don — who we don't often see interact (but wow, when they do, is it entertaining). Financial problems also start to make Lane Pryce sweat in a subplot that's obviously leading to something far more serious. The Paul story line kind of Read more

Classic Indiana Bites For the Indy 500


Updated 05/19/12 2:03 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Classic Indiana Foods

The Indy 500 is rapidly approaching, and whether or not you're a NASCAR enthusiast, it's a great excuse to enjoy some Midwestern, all-American grub and some tasty beer. If you're in need of some inspiration in the food department, then here are some signature Indiana recipes and products to help get you in gear before the big day. Source: Getty Read more