Dear Quiz: Who Is More Distracted During Sex?


Updated 11/30/08 1:19 PM · Posted by · 12 comments

Dear Quiz: Who Is More Distracted During Sex?

Sometimes we have so much on our minds that we can't stop thinking about our to-do lists, but there's a time and a place for daydreaming, and in the middle of sex isn't one of those times! Now I understand that men and women alike get distracted, but who do you think is more likely to have a wandering mind while getting busy — men or women? Source Take the Quiz Read more

Speak Up: How Do Your Friends Distract You From Working Out?


Updated 04/27/08 10:42 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 26 comments

Speak Up: How Do Your Friends Distract You From Working Out?

There are only a couple of friends that I like to work out with because I know they like to work hard. Then there are others who'll go to the gym with me and would rather chitchat about their annoying boss or insensitive boyfriend, or how their dog chewed their favorite purse. I'm not saying I don't want to talk to my friends, but there's a time and a place for everything. Since I'm a working Read more

Maintain Focus — No Matter What


Updated 12/05/08 11:45 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 comments

Maintain Focus — No Matter What

When you're doing yoga, it's really important to be aware of your body, and to be conscious of your movements. Bringing your attention inward is a big part of the yoga practice. If your mind is wandering, or something distracts you, you could get careless with your actions, and end up getting injured. Check out this yogi's response to a furry, purring distraction... Now that you are Read more

Stop Biting Your Nails Without Exercising Crazy Willpower


Updated 05/22/12 6:08 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Stop Biting Your Nails Easily

The majority of people have, at one time or another, bitten their nails. And as anyone who's gotten caught in a cycle of biting can tell you, it can be painfully difficult to stop. Like food cravings or a nervous tic, the longer you hold off, the more anxious and distracted you get. It takes time to develop an alternate outlet for your nervous energy, and in the interim, going cold turkey rarely Read more

Lauren Conrad: Swimsuit Guide


Updated 05/18/12 10:48 AM · Posted by Lauren Conrad · 0 comments

Lauren Conrad Swimsuit Picks

We are thrilled to share this story from Lauren Conrad! The TV personality, writer, designer, and style maven has started LaurenConrad.com, a social networking site that features daily posts by Lauren on all of our favorite topics — fashion, beauty, food, party planning — and Lauren will be sharing her latest fashion finds with Fab every month. This week, she's sharing her swimsuit Read more

Savvy Links: The Top 10 Most Stressful Jobs


Updated 05/15/12 12:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Most Stressful Jobs

The top 10 most stressful jobs — LearnVest Another reason not to get shared checking — The Jane Dough Distracting gadgets to help while away a long flight — Tecca 10 steps to writing a great résumé — Free Money Finance Could an online savings account be right for you? — CreditKarma Ways to brag about your career accomplishments — The Grindstone What the military is really like for Read more

5 Awesome Uses For Butter


Updated 05/12/12 10:01 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Uses For Butter

Butter isn't just good for making meals delicious and raising your cholesterol — there are plenty of other things the creamy goodness is useful for. Get more mileage out of this everyday household product by learning about the numerous things you can do with butter. Swallow pills: Coat the pills with a thin layer of butter to make them go down easier. This is especially helpful for bigger Read more

Fit Tip: Relax on the Treadmill


Updated 05/10/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Proper Running Form For the Treadmill

More so than running outside, I find myself tensing up when it comes to running on the treadmill. And when I look down the row of machines, I see the same thing — runners leaning forward, hunching their shoulders, or running too close to the top of the treadmill. The same running form issues are common no matter if you're running inside or outside, but I've found that the pulling motion of the Read more

How to Get Statement-Making Hair at Home


Updated 05/10/12 3:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Dye Your Hair Bright at Home

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: When supermodel Coco Rocha tweeted that she was already in hair hours before the Met Gala, we knew we were in for something big. But it wasn't her side-swept waves or even her vintage Givenchy pantsuit that had style bloggers drooling — it was her My-Little-Pony pink extensions. Rocha is certainly not the first celebrity to go pink Read more

Is Traveling After Graduation a Good Idea When You're Unemployed?


Updated 05/09/12 3:09 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Traveling After Graduation

I've seen a lot of advice for new grads, but there's one that often pops up — travel after graduation. Personally, I'm a little bit torn on that advice. I think it's good to take a trip after graduation (if you can afford it) only if you've secured a job for yourself. Although a trip is a nice break, it may just serve as a distraction for job seekers. Further, the money you're spending on the Read more