Favorite excuse for not working out: I JUST DON'T HAVE THE TIME


Updated 01/15/08 10:01 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Favorite excuse for not working out: I JUST DON'T HAVE THE TIME

We all have excuses as to why we don't work out. Is yours similar to this? I don't have time to workout. My answer to that is simple; Yes you do. Here's how to fit it in: Friday night is date night. If your date night with your husband is like mine, it is necessary for the life of your marriage. So instead of the usual sappy movie and a large popcorn, try switching to something more active Read more

5 Tips For Keeping Your Hair Safe From Rainy Weather


Updated 05/18/12 10:46 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

How to Keep Hair From Frizzing in Rain and Humidity

Spring is a time for sunshine and bright skies, but it's also a time where seasonal storms can wreak havoc on your hair. Between the increasing warmth in the atmosphere, the humidity, and wind, stormy weather is definitely more fun to look at than it is to go out in. If you do need to leave the house, though, there are some uncomplicated ways to keep you from winding up with a bird's nest on top Read more

Made in the Shade: The Best Sunscreens For Lil Ones


Updated 05/17/12 7:54 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Safe Sunscreens For Kids

Summer's just around the corner! Before you hit the beach with your kiddie clan, it's important that you know the ins and outs of sunscreen — from the oft-confusing terminology (even the FDA is having a tough time coming to an agreement on the language) to what brands to buy. Here, a guide to decoding the lingo and what bottles, tubes, and sprays are worthy of your beach bag. Sunscreen 101 Sun Read more

How a Determined Desiree Davila Won a Spot on the US Olympic Marathon Team


Updated 04/27/12 4:42 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Marathoner Desiree Davila on Making the 2012 Olympic Team

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! This week's is an inspiring story about marathoner Desiree Davila, who will be representing the US in the Olympics for her first time. The following is an excerpt; read the entire story here. By Bonnie D. Ford At last January's Olympic trials in Houston, Texas, four top women had distanced themselves from the field: Read more

What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Sex and Feminism


Updated 04/14/12 4:53 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Modern Feminism

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Lisa Solod, who came of age during the sexual revolution, explores what feminism means to this generation. My mother married my father because, she told me in a rare moment of candor, she wanted to have sex with him. She was 25 and tired of pre-sex fumbling and stolen kisses. My father was, of course, far Read more

6 Mistakes You're Making on Your Yoga Mat


Updated 12/31/11 5:31 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Mistakes You're Making in Yoga

Yoga is supposed to be all about serenity and bliss, but there's no way you'll feel relaxed and at peace with the world if you're making these major no-nos on the mat. Not connecting breath with movements: For every movement in your yoga practice, there is a breath pattern that goes along with it. For example, to start a Sun Salutation, you inhale to raise your arms up, and exhale to fold Read more

There's a Better Way to Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree This Year


Updated 12/27/11 2:19 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christmas Tree Recycling Tips

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Before you toss that scraggly lump of limbs that used to be your Christmas tree on the side of the road, think about recycling it instead. Plenty of state sanitation departments have guides for consumers on how to discard unwanted trees for recycling, but environmental site Earth911 has created a search-friendly Read more

10 Ways We Could Use Some Tough Love


Updated 11/17/11 7:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tough Love With Steve Ward

Steve Ward is a handsome, strong-willed dude from Philly, who is definitely not your average matchmaker. On his VH1 show Tough Love Miami, Steve takes a no-nonsense approach when it comes to helping women find true love. He sets up a "dating boot camp," designed to break down the women's barriers about love. Steve sets the girls up on dates to see where they need real help and find them the man Read more

Can You Drink Alcohol and Still Lose Weight?


Updated 11/03/11 2:25 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Does Alcohol Make You Fat?

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to nutritional consultant Mike Roussell, PhD, for some help! Q: Can you drink alcohol and still lose weight? What if you work out on a regular basis? A: Yes, you can drink alcohol and lose weight — as long as you're smart about it. When looking at the weight-loss impact of having a drink, Read more

6 Safe Sunscreens For Kids (That You Can Find at Your Drugstore)


Updated 05/28/11 5:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Safest Sunscreens For Babies and Kids

Slather on the lotion! If you thought the breast vs. bottle debate was polarizing, wait until you talk to fellow playground moms about sunscreen. Though lotions and sticks protect lil ones' skin from cancer-causing UVA and UVB rays, doctors advise new mamas to use physical barriers — SPF clothing, umbrellas, and shades — rather than lotions on babies younger than 6 months old. Once tots reach Read more