Yoga in Prison


Updated 08/14/07 9:02 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Yoga in Prison

Now I've heard about yoga helping cancer patients, and the program yogaHOPE, offering yoga classes to women in recovery or life transitions. Just recently I also heard about another yoga outreach program - yoga in prison. Three correctional facilities in Hawaii, are offering yoga to inmates. Louisa DiGrazia is one of the yoga instructors. A decade ago, she studied the effects of prison yoga Read more

Hunger Games Set Decorator Larry Dias Shares Stories and Decor Details From the Film


Updated 04/13/12 12:31 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hunger Games Set Design Pictures and Interview

Watching The Hunger Games at a press preview, both Angela and I were scrambling to jot down notes on the fantastic set design showcased in the film. Now, we have the answers to all of our set design questions. Set decorator for The Hunger Games Larry Dias was integral in making the film come to life, from the Appalachia-inspired homes seen in District 12 to the opulent palace of President Snow. Read more

Ask the Diet Doctor: Is Fruit Really a "Free" Diet Food?


Updated 02/23/12 6:33 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Is Fruit Bad For You?

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 I really eat as much fresh fruit as I want and still lose weight? A: Unfortunately, no. Fresh fruit is a healthy choice and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants; however fruit still contains calories and carbohydrates. These are Read more

Why You Aren't Toning Up With Strength Training


Updated 12/07/11 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

I'm Not Building Muscle When Strength Training

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you aren't seeing the results you want and you know you're putting in the effort, it might be because you're not getting the most from your strength training workouts. Tempo is an oft overlooked, but pivotal aspect to toning and strengthening muscles. Tempo is the pace or speed at which you move through the reps of the Read more

Casa Beta: Graham & Brown Paste the Wall Wallpaper


Updated 03/17/11 12:11 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 12 comments

Casa Beta: Graham & Brown Paste the Wall Wallpaper

Even if you know how to hang wallpaper like a pro, it's still a bit of an intimidating task. And removing it — be it by the soak-and-scrape method or with a steamer — is always a big ole, time-intensive pain in the butt. Or, it was, until the Graham & Brown Paste the Wall wallpaper came around. I came across this novel wallpaper technology, which claimed to make "wallpapering Read more