The New Middle Age


Updated 10/14/11 11:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

The New Middle Age

What age would you consider to be "middle aged"? 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s? Well it turns out that 60% of Americans believe that the 60s are the new "middle age," thanks to healthy eating, longer life spans and not to mention a cool $9.4 billion spent per year in cosmetic surgery. Yikes. For women, our 40s are being celebrated as the time where we can be comfortable and confident in both our personal Read more

Americans May be Turning Into Giants


Updated 12/18/06 4:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Americans May be Turning Into Giants

According to new U.S. Census Bureau data, Americans spend an average of about eight-and-a-half hours a day doing sedentary activities such as watching television, using computers (though I think it's OK if you're on FIT), reading, listening to the radio, or going to the movies. This sedentary lifestyle is the main contributing factor as to why we are the most obese people on the planet. Other Read more

What to TiVo: Sunday


Updated 05/27/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's on TV For Sunday, May 27, 2012

8:00 Duets (repeat) 10:00 Rookie Blue (repeat) 8:00 Blue Bloods (repeat) 9:00 The Good Wife (repeat) 10:00 CSI: Miami (repeat) 5:30 NASCAR: Sprint Cup 8:00 Harry's Law (new, series finale) 9:00 America's Got Talent (repeat) 10:00 America's Got Talent (repeat) More TV to watch when you read more. Read more

What to TiVo: Friday


Updated 05/25/12 7:31 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's on TV for Friday, May 25, 2012

8:00 Shark Tank (repeat) 9:00 Primetime: What Would You Do? (new) 10:00 20/20 (new) 11:35 Nightline (new) 12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest Charlize Theron) 8:00 Undercover Boss (repeat) 9:00 CSI: NY (repeat) 10:00 Blue Bloods (repeat) 11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (repeat, with guest Billy Crystal) 12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new) 8:00 Kitchen Nightmares Read more

What to TiVo: Thursday


Updated 05/24/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's on TV For Thursday, May 24, 2012

8:00 Duets (new, series premiere) 10:00 Rookie Blue (new, season premiere) 11:35 Nightline (new) 12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest Charlize Theron) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (repeat) 8:30 Rules of Engagement (repeat) 9:00 Person of Interest (repeat) 10:00 The Mentalist (repeat) 11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (repeat, with guest Johnny Galecki) 12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Read more

Dig Into Sasha and Malia Obama's Favorite Cauliflower Mac and Cheese


Updated 05/24/12 9:45 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Michelle Obama Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

In honor of next week's release of Michelle Obama's cookbook, American Grown, we baked up something sweet, and now we're onto another one of America's favorite comfort foods, mac and cheese. I was initially a little wary of this version because it didn't call for making a roux, which gives most mac and cheese recipes that creamy, hearty texture. In the first lady's recipe, you simply stir Read more

8 Oreo Treats You Can Make at Home


Updated 05/23/12 12:34 PM · Posted by · 26 comments

Oreo Recipes

According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark office, the first Oreo was sold on March 6, 1912. This makes the Oreo 100 years old. To celebrate its centennial, whip up one of these tasty Oreo-inspired treats. From bread pudding to spiked shakes, there's something for everyone. Go ahead and buy a package of America's beloved cookie, and create one of these delectable delights. Sources: Jennifer L Read more

Cannes Minireview: On the Road


Updated 05/24/12 9:04 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

On the Road Movie Review

Required reading for teenagers in America, Jack Kerouac's On the Road is now a big-screen film, and the finished product just debuted at Cannes. It's one of the most anticipated movies to be screened at the Grand Palais — read on to see what we thought. Who's behind it? Walter Salles, of The Motorcycle Diaries, was tasked with directing the picture, which is of course based on the Kerouac Read more

What to TiVo: Wednesday


Updated 05/23/12 11:11 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's on TV For Wednesday, May 23, 2012

8:00 The Middle (new, season finale) 8:30 Two and a Half Men (repeat) 9:00 Modern Family (new, season finale) 9:30 Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (new, season finale) 10:00 Revenge (new, season finale) 11:35 Nightline (new) 12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guests Josh Brolin and Bethenny Frankel) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (repeat) 8:30 Two and a Half Men (repeat) 9:00 Criminal Minds Read more

Cannes Minireview: Killing Them Softly


Updated 05/22/12 10:54 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Killing Them Softly Cannes Review With Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt's gritty new project, Killing Them Softly (formerly titled Cogan's Trade, and based on a book of the same name), made its debut to the press at the Cannes Film Festival this morning. Considering the early hour of the screening and just how violent and drug-fueled it is as a film, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it overall. Pitt is at his best playing the ruthless assassin, and Read more