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My life is generally busier than I really want it to be and I miss the good ol' days (read before children) when I could cozy up with a book on a Saturday afternoon. Or when I could just decide to go for a run and head out the door with no preplanning (read negotiation with husband). I figured out a way to combine my love of books and my love of exercise with audio books, the plot keeps me going Read more
We all know that music is a great motivator, but sometimes I need more than a beat to keep me on a machine. The elliptical and the stair stepper can get pretty dull if you use them day in and day out. Sometimes, I like to hit the gym and listen to a podcast. Two of my favorites are This American Life and Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me! Both are NPR programs, and both keep me entertained and on the Read more
This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I've been with my boyfriend for seven months now, and we decided to move in together after three months because he had to find a new house. His mum also moved in with us — she used to live with him before — but I was fine about it because I get on well with her. I didn't tell my mum and Read more
At the heart of her mission, best-selling author and speaker Marianne Williamson urges people to choose love over fear — and get very self-aware in the process. Marianne's book A Course in Weight Loss: 21 Spiritual Lessons For Surrounding Your Weight Forever looks at the deep connection between spirituality and weight loss, while providing concrete exercises to complement the journey in order Read more
Working a nine-to-fiver is mandatory for most people, and unfortunately, a long commute often comes with the territory. According to a study published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, those who travel 16 or more miles each way weigh more and have higher blood pressures than those with less than 10-mile commutes. Of the almost 4,300 residents from Dallas and Austin involved Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello for some help! The weather is getting nice and you may have been bitten by the "run bug." To make the transition from indoor runs to the great outdoors seamless and safe, I compiled a list of my top five tricks to get the most out of your outdoor run. Whether you Read more
The daughter of an Olympian and wife of a Major League Baseball player, professional beach volleyball player Misty May-Treanor knows a thing or two about competing. She even tangoed her way across the stage in Dancing With the Stars a few seasons ago. After winning back-to-back Olympic gold with teammate Kerri Walsh in Athens and Bejing, the duo is hoping for top honors again this Summer in Read more
Earth Day is coming up and although we usually celebrate by telling you what you should do, sometimes it's easier to listen to advice on what you shouldn't do. Not being environmentally friendly adds a huge cost to your wallet and your environment. Here are a couple of eco-unfriendly moves you should avoid doing: Not using public transportation: Even if you do have a car, try to switch off with Read more
Searching for a home? Here are some great tactics for apartment hunting on Craigslist from Business Insider. Believe it or not, I've found all of my apartments on Craigslist. And I've never paid a broker's fee once. I've always resented the notion of a one-month (or more) broker's fee, since in my experience, the real estate brokers showing my apartment were just making appointments. RELATED: Read more
Bo Obama joined the rest of his family for story time, game time, and other lawn hijinks during today's annual White House Easter Egg Roll. While this year's theme of "Let's Go, Let's Play, Let's Move" encourages the 30,000 lucky participants in today's festivities to get active, Bo was content to rest up, listening to the president's expression-filled rendition of Where the Wild Things Are, Read more
