Skinny Songs: Cool or Not?


Updated 12/09/08 5:01 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 34 comments

Skinny Songs: Cool or Not?

Losing weight and living the healthy life is not always easy. In fact it can be downright difficult. A wide variety of inspirational sources is often helpful. Music is definitely a motivational tool for workouts, but Heidi Roizen has created motivational weight-loss songs for listening to anytime a dieter needs an extra boost. Her CD, titled Skinny Songs ($10 on iTunes), contains 10 songs with Read more

4 Things I Wish I'd Known at the Start of My Weight Loss Journey


Updated 02/16/12 3:59 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Beginner Weight Loss Tips

No stranger to the Freshman 15 in college, in fact, I experienced something closer to the Freshman 30. It wasn't until I saw a photo of myself heading into my sophomore year that I realized I was carrying quite a few extra pounds and that it was time to do something about it. It took me a very long time to lose the weight (we're talking not until after graduation), all because I thought I knew Read more

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo: Fincher's Beautiful, Dark, Twisted Film


Updated 12/22/11 12:03 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Movie Review

It's hard to describe The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo without giving away major plot points that would spoil twists and turns to audiences that haven't already devoured Stieg Larsson's novel of the same name. To those who already know the story, I can tell you that David Fincher's adaptation is (mostly) loyal, with a couple of changes that actually function as surprise treats for those who have Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: 10 Best New Walking Shoes


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

The Best Athletic Shoes For Walking, Fall 2011

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Pre-Fashion Week Profile: Elie Tahari Talks Guilty Pleasures and Favorite Songs, Plus See an Exclusive Sketch!


Updated 08/30/11 12:12 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Elie Tahari Fashion Week Spring 2012 Interview

As we prepare ourselves — and our wardrobes — for New York Fashion Week, designers are in final preparations to present their Spring 2012 collections, and that final stretch can be wildly chaotic. We interrupted the madness long enough to get the skinny on designers' guilty pleasures, what they love and hate most about Fashion Week, current favorite songs, and more. First up: Elie Tahari, the Read more

Link Time — Lindsay Lohan Proves to Be a Skin-Showing Distraction to the Knicks


Updated 03/18/11 1:19 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pictures of Lindsay Lohan Showing Her Bra at a Basketball Game

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Starbucks Offers Up Free Apps Alongside Caffeinated Treats


Updated 08/24/11 12:01 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Starbucks Free App of the Week 2011-08-16 11:07:29

It's kind of comforting to know that no matter where you go in the world, Starbucks is there to deliver your tall skinny latté to its usual perfection. Things got even better for you (and your iTunes playlists) when the company began giving away free music tracks for featured artists and now, alongside your regular cup of joe, Starbucks will be offering up free apps to load on your iPhone. Read more