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Link Time! 8/12

BuzzSugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:40:17 PDT

Popwatch wonders why Craig Robinson, a regular on The Office and one of the best things about Pineapple Express, isn't a bigger star.
What do you think about Kanye's new video? Sound off over on Pop.
FilmExperience has an interesting post about Zhang Yimou, the director of the Olympics' spectacular opening ceremonies.
TV Filter points out parallels between some characters on Grey's Anatomy and Friends.
I am enjoying the discussion over on Jezebel about whether or not the Twilight books are antifeminist.
Pop Candy directs my attention to the online comics for Chuck.
If you couldn't get to the All Points West music festival, Vulture tells you what you missed.
Could Tori Spelling still turn up on 90210? She gave her thoughts to our own lilsugar.

Gear Review: Champion Action Sports Bra

FitSugar — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:00:00 PDT

When Spring rolls around, I like to buy myself a new running outfit (complete with a sports bra), to get me excited about running outside. When I was shopping for my new bra, I had some criteria. I didn't want a racerback, since I'd be running outside and my back gets super sweaty (did someone say bacne?). I also wanted it to have a clasp closure in the back, since peeling a sweaty sports bra over my head after a workout is not the most pleasant thing. So I found what I was looking for in the Champion Action Comfort Sports Bra ($29.99).

Don't you love how it looks like a real bra? Don't be deceived though since this baby offers amazing support. It may not be the best bra if you have a DD bust and like to run, but it'll definitely keep your girls in place if you're jogging with an A or B cup size. If you've got a little bit more going on in the chest department, this is great to wear under a tank top that has a shelf bra attached. I liked that the straps were adjustable, although my favorite part about this bra is that it has two separate padded cups. That means it makes your boobs look more attractive instead of looking like one big smooshy mound. It also prevents the world from knowing that you're cold (if you know what I mean). If you're in the market for a new sports bra, I'd try this one out. It may be your new favorite.

Get Your Butt in Gear: Champion Cross Over Pants

FitSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:30:00 PST

I am always looking for comfy and flattering workout pants. I just found these pants by Champion that are perfect for Pilates or yoga. The Champion Cross Over Contrast Pants ($40) are made from a mixture of cotton, Lycra, and spandex so they stretch and move with ease.

Best of all they are flattering (my husband even called them "distracting") with a generous cut in the thighs leading to a bootleg flare at the cuff. The inseam is 31 in. I didn't need to futz with or rearrange them once during an hour and a half of yoga. Nor did they need any rearranging during a short and quick strength-training session on the second wearing and a wash later. Yep, these pants are machine washable, too. Buy them directly from Amazon and save 20 percent on the retail price.

Sale Alert: Grab & Go Specials at Champion!

FitSugar — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:45:00 PDT

How frustrating is it that fitness gear, the good stuff at least, can do some serious damage to your cash flow? This is why I love finding a sale and spreading the word.

And word has it that Champion is having online Grab & Go Specials. There is lots of gear basics for men and women on sale and available at affordable prices. Personally, I am loving these Body Balance Crossover Contrast Pants (~~$40.00~~ $34.99) because I can always use an extra pair of basic and cute black workout pants. Check out the sale now at Champion.com.

Happy Shopping!

Get Your Butt in Gear: Seamless Champion Sports Bra

FitSugar — Tue, 08 May 2007 02:30:00 PDT

Sports bras are a very personal thing. Aside from wanting our breasts to be supported, we all have different needs and preferences when it comes to choosing the perfect sports bra.

I've realized that most sports bras have racer backs, and sometimes, if they're not cut thin enough, they can rub against your inner shoulders blades. They also look kind of weird if you're wearing a tank top that has spaghetti straps. Plus all that material on your back gives you an awful tan-line if you exercise outside and doesn't let your back breathe (did someone say bacne?).

I've discovered the Champion Double Dry Seamless Full Support Underwire Sports Bra.

"Support" is this bra's middle name, and it comes in sizes all the way to 40DD, so you can ban the bounce. The fabric is soft, comfy, and flexible, with NO seams to irritate you. It's made of wicking material called Double-Dry, to get moisture off your skin so you stay drier during workouts and cool down faster afterwards.

All that and it has triple-cushioned under-wires to add gently contoured lift, and molded cups inside to support without flattening your boobs to your chest (nice!).

The straps are adjustable and the back has a hook closure just like a regular bra, so you can get as tight a fit as you want. It does all this for $40 and comes in Black, White, or Bayshore Blue. Who knew I could get so excited about a sports bra!

Shawn Johnson Talks Weight Loss and Learning to Love Her Body

espnW — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:05:26 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar!

By Shawn Johnson

Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow hers other Olympic hopefuls' journeys on espnW.com.

Four years ago, I was standing on an Olympic podium, wearing a gold medal, and still thinking to myself how I could have been better. It had nothing to do with my performance - it was all how I looked. Back then, I always felt like I could have been a few pounds lighter. But the irony is, when I look back at the pictures, I look unhealthy and too thin. It's easy to get into a trap as an elite athlete, because you're made to feel that you're never perfect, that you can always be better. That's how you improve in your sport, but it's also tough because you aren't satisfied with yourself ever - it's second nature not to be. I'd always think, "Just get a little stronger, a little lighter," until it was completely ingrained in my mind.

Shawn Johnson takes us inside training camp

It's easy for people to blame gymnastics for this mentality, but I feel like the sport has improved a lot. The horror stories we heard from generations ago (think Joan Ryan's infamous book Little Girls in Pretty Boxes), you don't hear at all anymore. But I do believe it can improve further and that good nutrition could be a key to all of this, if it were only taught at a young age. Many gymnasts go into the elite level at 13 or so, and a 13-year-old isn't going to go to the library to read some book on nutrition! She needs to be given the right information on how to eat well. Otherwise, it's not until she's out of the sport that she realizes the damage she's done to her body by not eating enough over the past 20 years.

Shawn Johnson in the driver's seat

I see all the success we have as a country where the gymnasts aren't 100 percent healthy, and I imagine how amazing we could be if we were doing it in the healthiest way possible. I don't think it's a failure on anybody's part; the education just isn't there right now, and it's just not thought about in our sport. My parents have told me since I was little, "You're given your body for a reason. It's OK to be different. Being unique is a good thing." But I always struggled to believe it. I'm stocky, muscular and short, and I wanted to be thin and flexible so bad! My mom would say, "You're not made that way, and you're not going to become that, so you have to learn to accept and love the body you're in." Well, some people are born with that appreciation, and some people have to work really hard to get there. Put me in that second camp.

Read on for more on what Shawn Johnson has to say about body confidence and how she feels in her gymnastics leotard.

Alicia Silverstone on Her Eco-Friendly Beauty Launch, Green Parenting, and Clueless Reunions

Lindsay Miller — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:35:00 PDT

Alicia Silverstone may be best known for her acting career, but the eco-activist and mom recently took on a new challenge: developing her own collection of makeup and skin care with Juice Beauty. Alicia is a longtime vegan and champion for all things green, and she stopped by PopSugar studios to talk about applying that philosophy to her Alicia Silverstone for Juice Beauty range. We also chatted about how she instills her passion for the environment in her young son, Bear Blu, and her role on ABC's Suburgatory. She reunited with her Clueless costar Jeremy Sisto on the comedy and also recently wrapped a new movie with Clueless creator Amy Heckerling. The somewhat satirical vampire film, Vamps, is slated to hit theaters in the Fall. See how Alicia compared that project to the Twilight Saga in our interview, and find Alicia Silverstone for Juice Beauty products at Ulta stores everywhere now.

Gwen Stefani Hits the Beach With Her Rossdale and No Doubt Boys

Allie Merriam — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:11:22 PDT

Gwen Stefani went to the beach in Marina del Rey yesterday with her sons and No Doubt bandmates. The group got together for a seaside bash, and Gwen even arrived with presents in hand. Gwen wore heels to escort kids Zuma Rossdale and Kingston Rossdale to a party, where they let loose swimming, running, and playing on a jungle gym. Zuma and Kingston weren't the only kids there - Gwen's No Doubt bassist Tony Kanal brought his young daughter, Coco, too! Gwen and her band are gearing up for the September release of their new album. The first single, however, will be out in July.

Gwen and her husband Gavin Rossdale have both thrown themselves back into music, with him touring the world for the last few months with Bush. The next six weeks will see him do shows closer to home around North America. He broke from concerts to celebrate London's Chelsea Football Club's Saturday win in the European Champions soccer league. He tweeted, "fantastic win for Chelsea - For London - for England. The gods were on their side!"

David Beckham Brings the Olympic Flame to England

Lauren Turner — Sat, 19 May 2012 08:38:12 PDT

David Beckham had the honor of bringing the Olympic Flame from Athens, Greece, to England yesterday. He participated in a welcome ceremony in his home country that marks the beginning of a 70-day relay for the flame before the start of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The flame has since moved into the hands of three-time Olympic sailing champion Ben Ainslie, who is the first of 8,000 torchbearers to handle the flame before it reaches London for the opening ceremonies. David spent a few days in Greece ahead of his flame duties and met up with a group of children at an Athens school.

American Idol: Was the Right Person Voted Off?

Maggie Pehanick — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:13:49 PDT

Joshua Ledet has been let go of season 11 of American Idol. I don't know about you, but I just overreacted a little bit. My neighbors might come over and check to make sure if I'm all right after the shriek that I let out when Ryan announced Phillip Phillips would be joining Jessica Sanchez at next week's finale. Admittedly, I haven't been championing Joshua over the past couple weeks, but that's just because I figured the judges were doing it so much that I didn't need to. Apparently the soul singer could have used the extra help.

At least we got a couple performances leading into the elimination. I did a double take when I saw Lisa Marie Presley up on the Idol stage, then another one when Adam Lambert showed up, glowing all kinds of neon. It wasn't a bad show, I'm just surprised at the outcome. So was Steven, who, if you didn't catch his reaction, had an "I'm not impressed" look slapped all over his disapproving face. What do you think - was the right person voted off?

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