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Bud Light Ad: "If Men Wrote Wedding Dress Commercials"

GiggleSugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:30:00 PDT

Is drinking beer and making women do all the work really the dream of all men? According to this Bud Light commercial, the answer is yes. (If anything, this seems like an ad calling for more women as creatives in the advertising industry!)

Jenna Bush's Wedding Cake: Love It or Hate It?

partysugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 03:00:05 PDT

The President's daughter, Jenna Bush, was recently married in a lavish but down-to-earth wedding at her family's ranch in Texas. Few details have been released about the ceremony, reception, and menu but rumor has it the cake was created by the Ultimate Cheesecake Bakery. The tres leches/dulce de leche cake had whipped cream frosting and fresh floral arrangements. By the time this photo was taken, the top tier of the confection had started to fall. While it's sad the top was tilting, it's probably something the happy couple will laugh about for years to come. I'm a huge fan of dulce de leche and can only imagine how delicious the cake must have tasted. Thoughts?

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Wedding Day Workout

FitSugar — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 17:15:00 PDT

Most grooms participate in some sport or athletic activity (golf, soccer, football, etc) on the morning of their wedding day. This is how they ease the tension and I must say the grooms have it right - the name of the game here is stress relief, not last minute weight loss. Come the day of, or even weekend of, your wedding, hopefully you've already done your best from an exercise perspective and one last workout will not do much in terms of dropping pounds. However, what it may do is calm you down, especially if you're feeling any last minute stress or jitters.

The problem is that most brides do not have enough time to feed themselves the day of their wedding, let alone time to fit in a workout or group activity. However, if you have been working out on a regular basis for a year (or even six months) up until your big day, you've probably noticed that working out is a great stress reliever and mood booster -- Two things you might need at this point. So, think about trying and finding a way to fit it in with these three tips:

Stick to your routine: If your body is used to going on a two mile run every Saturday morning, then try to fit it in. Maybe you switch the run to a Friday morning, instead of Saturday, but I am sure you'll feel great when it's done and you'll be ready to hit the ground running (literally and figuratively). Invite your out-of-towner pals, or even get your husband-to-be (only on jogs the day before, that is), to join you. This is a great time to actually have a conversation with them/him before (or during) all the commotion that is your wedding weekend.

Yoga: Get all your maids together for a pre hair and make-up yoga session. Not only will you (and all your girls) feel great from getting a little workout in, you'll also feel more relaxed and ready for your close-ups.

Stretching: If you can find the time to fit in anything, at the very least, do a little stretching when you wake up the morning of your big day. Pay more attention to your lower body as most brides are on their feet (in high heels, might I add) the entire day of their wedding.

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Fab Gift Guide: Wedding Gifts for The Proud Parents

BellaSugar — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:54:22 PDT

Welcome again to FabSugar's Gift Guide! This one is all about Mom and Dad. Perhaps they are throwing you some Benjamins to help relieve some of the financial burden or, better yet, maybe they are footing the bill for your entire dream wedding extravaganza! Whatever the case, this is one of the most sentimental times of your life and you'll want to do something special for your folks and maybe even his too. Here are a few fab wedding gifts in different price ranges to show your parents and in-laws how much you appreciate all they've done for you.

Under $50

This Kate Spade Library Stripe Silver plated Frame, $40, is a great way to show your parents how much you care. Add in a picture of your choice and frame it for them to display. A memorable picture idea is a professional engagement photo of you and your fiance or a picture of your whole family together. They will love it!

All parents really want to see is that you put some thought into it. This will be a huge hit! The frame is silver plated, has a classic looking shape with etched vertical stripes down the left side. Available in 3x3, 4x6 and 8x10 sizes.

For two more wedding gift ideas for the proud parents,

read more $50 - $100 If you have parents that are still married, how fabulous would it be of you to retouch or refurbish one of their original wedding photos! All you have to do is call or email Beth Schiffer for a cost estimate and turnaround time. She might also be able to direct you to someone else in your area if you don't want to mail the precious picture to NYC.
Over $100 Ok, so this might seem a little extreme, but if your parents are anything like mine, all they want is some time with you. Getting married means that your family priorities have shifted a bit, so a great way to let them know that you will always have time for them is to plan and treat them to a trip, special dinner or event that you can all enjoy together. I wrote about a great Dude Ranch vacation once. It was at the HF Bar Ranch, in Saddlestring, WY, and what a time we had! It was a fabulous bonding experience for my man and my folks - and my parents were beyond thrilled to spend five whole days horsing around with us!

Take a Break from Wedding Planning: Workout!

FitSugar — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:30:00 PDT

If you're engaged and well into wedding planning then you're probably (or you're about to be) bombarded with a million things wedding related. Flowers, dress, food, venue, etc. One piece of advice: Take a workout break.

I know it sounds odd, but a good workout may be your only chance to get a moment for yourself to stop thinking about how much you have to do for the wedding. Turn your phone off, bring a good book or magazine that is NOT wedding related (such things do exist, I swear) and take that aggression out on a treadmill and pair of free weights. Feeling really overwhelmed? Maybe your fiancé is driving you up the wall with his lack of cooperation? Hit the punching bag for a few minutes. Taking a workout break will not only help tone you up before the big day, but it will give you some "you, the bride" time and you'll feel energized and ready to go for everything else that comes your way.

Fat-Proof Your Life

Health — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:06:06 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

By Maridel Reyes

It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain.

"Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause many women to pile on pounds," says Susan Albers, PsyD, author of But I Deserve This Chocolate!: The 50 Most Common Diet-Derailing Excuses and How to Outwit Them. "But with planning and prep, you can stay thin."

We asked top experts for their strategies to help you ward off weight creep - and even shed pounds - at these tricky stages. Solutions ahead.

Getting married

Heavier ever after? It can be the flip side of wedded bliss: "Six out of 10 of my clients come back heavier after the honeymoon," says celebrity fitness and wellness guru David Kirsch.

Health.com: 25 Diet-Busting Foods You Should Never Eat

Young newlyweds pack on an extra six to nine pounds in the five years after getting hitched compared to singletons, according to research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. And most of that gain happens in the first year of marriage.

"Couples start to mirror each other's eating habits," explains Albers. "You might be matching him calorie for calorie without realizing it."

Learn how to keep the pounds down postmarriage and in the mommy years, after the break.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Hit Their First Fashion Week Front Row at QVC

Lauren Turner — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:08:17 PST

QVC helped kick off the Fashion Week festivities with a runway show featuring the work of their celebrity designers, including Camila Alves, Isaac Mizrahi, Cynthia Vincent, and Geren Ford, in NYC last night. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen sat front row next to Isaac at the event while Camila, Kelly Bensimon, Olivia Palermo, in Tibi pants, and Maria Menounos also took prime seats. Camila wore her engagement ring on the red carpet and chatted about the exciting news, saying, "I am really enjoying being engaged right now. No wedding plans as of yet." Make sure to tune-in to QVC tomorrow night and Saturday at 10 p.m. EST to see the show. Mary-Kate and Ashley will be the ones in the spotlight on Monday, when they show their The Row collection. The fashionable fun is just getting started since today is the official opening of NY Spring Fashion Week - check back for all the coverage from shows, parties, and more!

Photo courtesy of worldredeye.com, Getty

Top OMG Moments From Gossip Girl "The Backup Dan"

BuzzSugar — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:42:51 PST

This week's episode of Gossip Girl picks up right after last week's wedding and Blair's subsequent escape. Dan is assisting Blair with her post-reception plan, but everyone else is left wondering where the bride has run off to, and what it means to the royal family. Meanwhile, Georgina continues her scheming under the guise of Gossip Girl, so let's talk about that and all the other OMG moments from this week.

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Leighton, Penn, Ella, and Chace Bring a Double Dose of PDA to the Gossip Girl Set

Lauren Turner — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:15:35 PST

Love was in the air on the set of Gossip Girl in NYC yesterday. Leighton Meester and Penn Badgley kissed during a scene on the Upper East Side while Chace Crawford and Ella Rae Peck had their own intimate moment for the cameras on the Big Apple streets. Blake Lively wasn't spotted in character, but she's been busy with the series while her boyfriend Ryan Reynolds has been promoting his new movie overseas. Ryan and Blake will have a chance to reunite since Ryan's press tour for Safe House heads to NYC this week. Yesterday's Gossip Girl brought plenty more drama in the follow up to Blair escaping her wedding with Dan last week - make sure to check out all the OMG moments from the episode in Buzz's Gossip Girl recap!

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan

Prevention — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:19:15 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar!

By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention

It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter - according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base.

Being a sports fan doesn’t mean you’re expected to know all the players and stats of your hometown teams and destined for a beer gut - it’s about coming together in the name of good times as part of a community.

“Bonding over sports - the highs and lows of the game - strengthens ties, helps us feel supported, and makes it easier for you to open up about personal things,” says Renee Clauselle, PsyD, who runs a private psychology practice in Long Island, NY.

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Rooting for the same team creates an immediate sense of family, says Daniel Wann, PhD, a Murray State University professor who has been studying the psychology of sports fans for over 20 years. “If you identify with a local team, you build an instant connection to others around you,” he says.

Beyond the bonding aspects, watching sports can motivate you to pump up your own workouts - and even burn a few extra calories when you jump, cheer, and clap during the highlights of the game. Find out more ways being a sports fan is a winning situation for your health.

Keep reading to learn how being a sports fan benefits your health.