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The months leading up to your wedding can be stressful and exhausting. Speaking from personal experience, the quality of sleep, or the amount of sleep you get during this time often takes a beating — let's just say my sleepwalking is in overdrive at the moment. When this happens, a vicious cycle begins to brew because as soon as you aren't getting enough sleep, you'll start eating more, feel Read more
For the women who have decided to give nursing a go, good for you. But, be prepared because it can wear you out. Luckily, you will probably get used to it very quickly. In the "How to Be a Mother" manuals that I read, it said that when nursing, a woman's body releases the hormones oxytocin and prolactin, which then allows the milk to start flowing freely for baby. To see what effect this has on Read more
When celebs go M.I.A. and start canceling appearances, they usually blame it on extreme "exhaustion." This is fitting, cuz it happens to be the laziest (and lamest) excuse in the book. Why can't they just call in "sick" like everyone else? Maybe they're not lying. The The Daily Show reports: Read more
In a country where the focus is increasingly on those that are too sedentary, it is hard to believe that there is also an increasing focus on those who are too active. Recent reports on MSNBC are saying that our bodies don’t bounce back as well after more than 12 hours of exercise a week. The reason for this is that over- exercising can cause injuries (such as muscle strain) to adults but it Read more
Work your entire body pyramid-style with celeb trainer Jackie Warner in just 10 minutes. Each time-saving exercise combines two moves, making the workout efficient and effective. To build strength and torch calories, you'll work your muscles to exhaustion. Grab some dumbbells and get ready to work out with Jackie. Looking for more? Tone your upper body in 10 with this workout for sexy sculpted Read more
This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I'll keep it brief, because I imagine my issue is one that virtually all women go through at multiple stages of life... Basically, I'm at a certain "milestone" in my life — my first career after college, my first time on my own, my first time having to be an adult in every sense of the Read more
Strong sun and heat can make outdoor runs more challenging, and a big concern is the risk of heat exhaustion. To stay cool while running on a hot day, make sure to hydrate your head. Sound silly? Keep reading for this fail-proof tip. Before heading outside, head to the bathroom and soak your hair by sticking your head under the faucet. Squeeze out some of the excess water, but leave it pretty Read more
It's been a long trek, American Idol watchers. Months after the initial search began, we've finally made it to finals week. If I feel this exhausted, then I can't imagine how finalists Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips feel, especially after the three performances they each had to rock before the last round of voting. As Jennifer Lopez noted tonight, our final two could not be more different. Read more
Do you have what it takes to buy a home? Consider this exhaustive guide from Kiplinger. Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed, and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still superlow. In fact, homes haven't been as affordable since 1971. On the downside, in many cities, buyers have fewer homes from which to choose and more Read more
Heat exhaustion can come in all shapes in sizes, and with Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, it's good to exercise caution, as heat-related illnesses can affect us all when we least expect it. According to the Korey Stringer Institute and the National Athletic Trainers' Association, you should allow time for heat acclimatization. What this means is that the duration and intensity of Read more
