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Madonna, I'm sure, has at least one driver and quite a few cars. So why is it, do you think, that Madge has been spotted riding her bike to and from her London gym? It's probably because she's caught on to something that many of us cannot quite grasp yet. The fine art of multi tasking in fitness. You have to get to the gym somehow, right? Why not bike? Biking to (and from) the gym is one Read more
You know how much I love multi tasking and when I can combine two things I love, all the better. So I have taken to doing a classic squat while filling my water bottle. Squats and hydration combined, what more could a girl want out of a trip to the office kitchen. You should try it too, especially if your water cooler is in an inconspicuous spot. Also it helps to not be afraid to look a Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you're a novice like me, you might not realize that there are many different kinds of Pilates. And those incarnations are not defined as "hard, very hard, and nearly impossible." Celebrity trainer Sara Kapuchinski just opened her new LA studio i heart fitness xo, where she teaches West Coast-style Pilates to a Read more
Being a mom and a college student means double the work . . . and finances! OnSugar blogger the college mom gives tips on how moms can juggle their mommy and student duties when they are enrolled in school. Even traditional aged students get the jitters when it comes to back to school time. So if it's been awhile since you've been in the classroom, you're certainly entitled to be a bit nervous. Read more
A few weeks ago in the Kitchen Goddess group on TeamSugar there was an interesting discussion of food related tips. Tchan01 is new to the culinary world and asked the goddess' for their fabulous secrets and helpful hints. Eaker pointed out that unwaxed, unflavored dental floss works perfectly to split a cake in two. According to her, it's much easier than sawing through it with a knife. It's an Read more
When I think of interior designer and stylist Abigail Ahern, who also owns one of London's leading interiors stores, there are a few things that come to mind. One is the Neo Baroque Chandelier in her collection — one of the most breathtaking and showstopping pieces I have ever come across. And the other is her perfected and signature use of Farrow & Ball's "Downpipe" paint from floor to Read more
Multi-tasking is a great way to create flavorful quick meals. In this recipe, the vegetables are roasted while the polenta cooks on the stove. The two finished components are then combined to make a delicious, well-rounded meal. Using several cooking techniques also adds layers of flavor. If you do not have saffron, simply omit it from the dish. To make this hearty meatless meal tonight, you'll Read more
Creamy, buttery polenta, topped with a chunky vegetable sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, makes for a great vegetarian meal. A quick sauce is made by simmering a can of crushed tomatoes with fresh oregano and sautéed onions, peppers, and zucchini. There are a few steps, so multi-task: pulse-chop the veggies in the food processor and bake the polenta while the sauce cooks. Chill some white Read more
Before you start making a new dinner dish, it's important to completely read the recipe. For example tonight's vegetarian meal can be made in thirty minutes as long as you multi-task. While the veggies do their thing in the oven, get the black beans cooking on the stove. While both of these parts cook, prepare the taco's toppings. Tacos are an excellent menu choice for last minute entertaining, Read more
