Get Your Butt in Gear: Skinny'z by Bordeaux


Updated 07/28/07 4:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Get Your Butt in Gear: Skinny'z by Bordeaux

OK, so you've been working out really hard and the results are starting to show. There may be a few problem areas (i.e. your stomach is not as flat as you want even though your legs look stunning), but overall you're feeling good and want to get back into your slinky black dress this weekend. Instead of putting it off until you've reached your goal, or turning to dangerous rapid diets, get a Read more

Sexism, Stereotypes, and the Super Bowl: Recent Ads That Sexualize Women


Updated 02/06/12 7:57 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Women in Super Bowl Ads

Sex sells — especially for Super Bowl ads — and year after year, major companies try to get away with the raciest, steamiest ads possible, often at the expense of women. Cars, food, technology — it doesn't matter what the product is; these ads throw in a hot, skin-baring woman for distraction and buzz. Ahead of the big game tomorrow, let's look back at some of the most scandalous ads in Read more

5 Ways Relationships Help You Lose Weight


Updated 10/24/11 5:31 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How Relationships Help You Lose Weight

There are plenty of ways a relationship can lead you to pack on the pounds, but being in love doesn't automatically increase your jeans size. Here are some ways being attached at the hip to someone else can actually help you lose weight. You have an instant workout buddy: You both need to work out to stay healthy, and it's another way you can spend time together. Sign up for a two-for-one Read more

Why You Feel Embarrassed at the Gym (and Why You Shouldn't)


Updated 02/23/11 10:33 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Why You Feel Embarrassed at the Gym (and Why You Shouldn't)

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Workout-related humiliation is common: After all, you're doing things that require coordination and bum-in-the-air positions in a room full of strangers clad in sweaty spandex. Not only does this scenario lead to the obvious physical mishaps (falling in Zumba class, passing gas during downward dog, naked encounters in the Read more

5 Tips to Be a Guy's Girl Without Sacrificing Your Womanly Self


Updated 08/24/11 2:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Be a Guy's Girl

This concept of a "guy's girl" is slightly vague. Is there a checklist of what constitutes a guy's girl that I'm unaware of? Does it mean you have to be a sports fanatic? Do you have to consume wings and beer above all else? Can you still wear makeup and do your hair? Being a guy's girl does not mean you have to let your girly nature go. Take these five tips for being the girl lots of guys want Read more

Get the Bod: Rihanna


Updated 02/12/12 6:09 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 87 comments

Rihanna's Workout

Rihanna, who's pretty hot right now, has no problems talking about how hard she works to stay healthy. She recently told Fabulous magazine all about her workout regime. Here are highlights: YOU have an amazing figure. How do you stay in shape? A lot of hard work and a lot of running on the treadmill. Cardio is the key. I have a personal trainer who travels with me if we have a big event coming Read more