How Often Do You Burn Things?


Updated 02/28/09 2:58 AM · Posted by partysugar · 32 comments

How Often Do You Burn Things?

It seems like in every episode of 30 Minute Meals that I watch, Rachael Ray makes a comment about how she "always burns" things in the broiler. Although I've never actually seen her burn an item, she does seem like the type of person who could be prone to burning. I'm usually pretty good about not burning bread or bacon, but recently, when I made sloppy Joe's, I totally forgot about the buns! How Read more

TV Demo Gone Wrong


Updated 10/08/07 6:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

TV Demo Gone Wrong

Homeboy in the aquamarine button-down forgets the purpose and function of a microwave during this demonstration. One blooper leads to another. Meanwhile, I'm scratching my head wondering why we're nuking soap in the first place?  read more Read more

Beauty Blooper: Tales From a Tomato Face


Updated 09/13/07 8:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 13 comments

Beauty Blooper:  Tales From a Tomato Face

Another Thursday, another Beauty Blooper! This one comes from an anonymous reader who was brave enough to share her story: "Help me, BellaSugar! I went to the drugstore and purchased an over-the-counter chemical peel that left my face burning. My skin was very red and blotchy. The best analogy I can think of is that I resembled Samantha from the Sex and the City episode, "Plus One is The Read more

iPod + Electrical Storm = Danger


Updated 07/14/07 11:28 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

iPod + Electrical Storm = Danger

Along with lounging by the pool and BBQ's, summertime also means dramatic electrical storms. As much as we all love to run with our iPods, I want you all to know (and so does Sugar user rubiala) that using an iPod, or any other MP3 player for that matter, outdoors when lightning threatens can be dangerous. According to PC World using an MP3 player may not necessarily increase the chances of Read more

Up and at 'Em! Calorie Burners For Memorial Day


Updated 05/25/12 6:15 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ways to Burn Calories on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is more than just good barbecue! Why not throw in some fun activities so those treats don't expand your waistline? Here are a handful of ways to burn at least 200 calories this holiday. The best part is that they are all fun group activities, so it won't feel like you are working out at all! Calories burned based on a 130-pound woman. Calculate a more accurate burn stat for your Read more

Insanity's Shaun T's Last-Minute Diet and Exercise Tips


Updated 05/24/12 4:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shaun T's Diet and Exercise Tips For Last-Minute Summer Prep

Shaun T, the personal trainer who's motivated millions with his at-home workouts, knows how to get people in shape in a short amount of time. After all, his Insanity workout program promises incredible results in just 60 days of sweating and jumping in front of your TV. With Summer a mere few weeks away, we spoke with Shaun about how to get in shape for anything — whether it's a beach holiday, Read more

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Bulks Up For an Addictive New Role


Updated 05/26/12 2:54 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Big Muscles Pictures

Joseph Gordon-Levitt showed up on the Hollywood set of his latest film, Don Jon's Addiction, yesterday. He ran through a scene and showed off his bulked-up frame in a tight blue t-shirt. JGL's diving into another project while his forthcoming feature The Dark Knight Rises preps for a July 20 release. Earlier this week fans got a glimpse of a new poster showing Gotham burning to the ground around Read more

4 Time-Saving Tips For a Healthy Lifestyle


Updated 05/24/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Time-Saving Tips

Summers can be incredibly busy — between shuttling kids to and from activities to planning and going on vacation, all the activities that come along with the season can leave you pressed for time. Luckily, we've got a few suggestions for how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, even if you've only got minutes to spare. Total-body in 20: Breaking up your workout in just 10- or 20-minute increments Read more

Barre Workouts are Expensive! Try This At-Home Alternative Instead


Updated 05/24/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

At-Home Barre Workout Ideas

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more

10 Minutes to Bikini-Ready Abs!


Updated 05/22/12 2:41 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

10-Minute Abs Workout With Celebrity Trainer Teddy Bass

Celeb trainer Teddy Bass knows you need to work the entire torso and all four layers of abdominal muscles to create a sleek midsection. In this 10-minute workout, Cameron Diaz's longtime trainer mixes plank variations and roll-ups with standing ab exercise for a complete core workout. Press play and get ready to feel your belly burn — in a good way, of course! Read more