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

5 Fast, Easy, and Grill-Friendly Meals to Make This Week


Updated 05/27/12 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Grill Recipes

Even though all the Memorial Day festivities have come to a close, that's no excuse to put your grill away! There's no better way to welcome the warm weather than a special weeknight supper cooked outdoors. Whether you choose to eat al fresco or you just love to hit the grill, here are five easy meals that you can enjoy even when you're short on time! Read more

15 Sunscreens to Get You Through Memorial Day and Beyond


Updated 05/25/12 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Sunscreens For Summer 2012

Summer unofficially kicks off this weekend, and even though we know you wear sunscreen in every season (right?), there's no excuse to go without when the sun's shining. Recently, the FDA changed the rules for product makers requiring every brand to include broad-spectrum coverage. So, each sunscreen on our list protects skin from both UVA and UVB rays. We've left no body part unturned, so you'll Read more

7 Cupcake Decorations Celebrating 35 Years of Star Wars


Updated 05/24/12 3:29 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Star Wars Cupcake Decorations

Grab that frosting from a galaxy far, far away (or just sweet stuff from your local galaxy store) ready, as this Friday, Star Wars celebrates its 35th anniversary. It's the perfect excuse to invite friends over for a cupcake-filled viewing party to commemorate one of the greatest space films ever made. No need to be a cupcake master — most of these items require little to no effort. Let the Read more