Fab Style Challenge: A Weekend on the Lake


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Fab Style Challenge: How to Pack for a Weekend on the Lake

We're ready for a warm-weather weekend on a lake. The kind of weekend spent in a rustic cabin, taking hikes, roasting marshmallows, trying to canoe and going swimming instead, and dressing down in comfy-chic, almost-ready-to-rough-it clothes. Think warm days, cool nights. Are you up to the task of packing our weekender bag? Here's how: 1. Go to ShopStyle, and sign up for a free account. If you Read more

Do You Live in the Mountains?


Updated 07/17/09 1:10 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 10 comments

Do You Live in the Mountains?

In the past I have lived in the mountains (and the delta), and my home in the Bay Area now is a stone's throw away from the mountains. I have the best of both worlds, I think — the benefits of city life immediate to me, and dozens of outdoorsy activities not far from home. How about you? Do You Live in the Mountains? Yes! Call me a mountain girl. No, those large landforms are Read more

Skiing Defined


Updated 02/20/07 12:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Skiing Defined

There are tons of ways to get from the top of a snowy mountain to the bottom. Here are all of the different types of skiing so you can get them straight, and know which one might be right for your personality. Alpine or Downhill skiing: This requires you to take a chairlift to the top of the mountain, and then you ski down. This type of skiing has your foot inside a tight boot, that's Read more

See Prince William Prepare For His First Falkland Islands Mission


Updated 02/06/12 1:01 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Prince William Pictures on Falklands Deployment

Prince William took part in his first mission on Saturday since deploying to the Falkland Islands last week. He and his crew were involved in charting a course that took them from their base at the Mount Pleasant Complex. The Prince is part of a search and rescue team that patrols the islands, nearby shipping lanes, and mountains. His brother, Prince Harry, has served overseas before in Read more

Rock Climbing With a Toddler on Your Back: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding Me?


Updated 02/03/12 1:29 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Rock Climbing With Children

For Menna Pritchard, rock climbing, hiking, and surfing are a way of life —and she isn't going to let a lil thing like a baby get in her way of a great adventure. The single mama is at the center of a storm of controversy since turning to Facebook to post a photo of herself rock-climbing with her daughter Ffion, 2, strapped to her back. In the image, mama Menna is wearing a helmet for Read more

A Fresh Take on Small Country Cottage Living


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Charming Country Cottage Photos

Catskill Farms, a designer and builder of traditional homes, offers the best of both worlds — new, modern homes with an old, charming feel. Located in Upstate New York, the cottages focus on simple, traditional country living mixed with more current design elements. Let's take a peek inside one of the quaint mountain getaways for some classic-meets-contemporary inspiration. Photos courtesy of Read more

From the Community: Everything You Need to Know About Tabata Training


Updated 02/04/12 2:08 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 3 comments

What Is Tabata Training?

FitSugar community member (and fitness instructor) livinginthin gives us a primer on Tabata training, a type of high-intensity interval workout. You've probably heard the word Tabata by now (and if you haven't, you will!). So what exactly is this hot new fitness trend, and why you should care about it? What is Tabata? The term Tabata was coined after the Japanese researcher Dr. Izumi Tabata, Read more

15 Ways to Annoy Your Boss


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Ways to Annoy Boss

Whether you're hoping to get ahead at work or just trying to build healthy relationships, it's important to understand how your boss works — what she appreciates, what she respects, and what she can't stand. Create a strong connection with your manager and avoid irritating her by steering clear of these 15 ways to annoy your boss: Arrive late, coffee in hand. If you waltz into the office 20 Read more

Leg-Strengthening Yoga Sequence For Skiers and Riders


Updated 01/21/12 8:13 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Yoga Sequence to Strengthen the Legs and Core

Whether you click into skis or a snowboard, a strong yet flexible lower body will allow you to cruise down the mountain with control, helping you stay balanced rather than wiping out. This eight-posture lower body sequence focuses on strengthening the core, quads, and glutes, while opening the hamstrings and hips. Photos taken at Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga Studio, Burlington, VT Read more

Jake Gyllenhaal Stocks Up on Juice While Taylor Swift Alludes to Their Breakup


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Jake Gyllenhaal at Beverly Hills Juice Pictures

Jake Gyllenhaal stopped by Beverly Hills Juice today and picked up four drinks and an organic smoothie to go. He ducked into the bar almost unnoticed, wearing a baseball hat and cargo pants. On Sunday, though, Jake was decked out in his award show finest for the Golden Globe Awards. Jake presented best film nominee My Week With Marilyn, which happens to feature his close friend and Brokeback Read more