Have You Ever Called in Sick to Spend Time Outside?


Updated 04/21/10 7:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Calling in Sick to Enjoy the Great Outdoors

I don't know about you, but the weather where I live has been absolutely divine of late. I can hear the sunshine calling my name and inviting me run, bike, hike, sail, kayak — anything to celebrate Spring. In a recent survey, completed oddly enough by Degree antiperspirant, 40 percent of the woman responded that they have called sick to work just to hang out in the great out-of-doors. I am not Read more

Where Do You Primarily Work Out?


Updated 06/30/08 11:26 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 40 comments

Where Do You Primarily Work Out?

I'm grateful that there are so many different ways you can exercise your body. We can run outside, use cardio machines, take dance classes, lift weights, learn Kung Fu, and use fitness DVDs. With all those options I was wondering, where do you usually exercise? Source Where Do You Primarily Work Out? At a gym Outside Home Yoga Studio Dance Studio Martial Arts Read more

Which do you find more difficult: running outside or on a treadmill?


Updated 07/13/07 5:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 38 comments

Which do you find more difficult:  running outside or on a treadmill?

I know a lot of you run. I like to run outside and on a treadmill - different forms for different moods. Some runners have really strong opinions when it comes to where they run. I am curious about you... Source Which do you find more difficult: running outside or on a treadmill? Outside - The hills and unpredictable weather kill me Treadmill - It's so boring Read more

Taking it To the Streets After Running On a Treadmill


Updated 06/26/07 7:43 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Taking it To the Streets After Running On a Treadmill

It is that time of year when folks move their workouts outside since the weather is so dang nice. If you have been running indoors on a treadmilll and are looking to move your runs outside there are a few things to take into consideration. The surface of the treadmill is more forgiving to your joints so suddenly shifting all your runs outside can be jarring to your ankles, knees and hips. Try Read more

Asthma and Winter Don't Mix


Updated 12/18/06 10:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Asthma and Winter Don't Mix

There's nothing fun about having asthma. Your chest gets tight, you can't catch a good breath, you have coughing attacks and you have to pump yourself silly with steroid inhalers and pills just so you can breathe. But if you have asthma that's triggered by allergies, you may find that getting your heart rate up helps - all that huffing and puffing gets the mucus out of your lungs. Going for a Read more

Our Ultimate Swimsuit Guide — Get the Best Fit For Your Body


Updated 05/25/12 6:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Swimsuit For Your Body Shopping Guide 2012

Finding the perfect Summer suit can seem like an impossible task, especially when you don't know quite what you're looking for. We're putting an end to all that with our ultimate guide to getting the right fit for your body. With the help of swimwear fit and style expert Audrey Jimenez over at Everything But Water, we're breaking down the best fit tips for every body type and the best styles to Read more

How to Rough It and Still Look Red-Carpet Ready


Updated 05/25/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Look Good While Camping

I love to camp. And I am, for the most part, pretty OK with whatever the wilderness throws at me. Not the case with everyone — including a few friends of mine who sometimes join me in the outdoor fun. I've learned from them that newbie campers have the most trouble with sleeping outside and abandoning their normal beauty and hygiene regimen. If you know someone like this — or if this is you! Read more

9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight


Updated 05/24/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Earn More Money

I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more

A Veggie-Filled Indoor Picnic


Updated 05/24/12 11:50 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Asparagus and Mushroom Sandwich Recipe

A sandwich of asparagus and mushrooms could be kind of dull — or, as Between the Bread demonstrates, it could be a triumphant lesson in culinary restraint. Ann Arbor's famed Zingerman's Deli is known for its corned beef sandwiches, but it's also not shy when it comes to packing on farmers market fresh veggies. This recipe, dubbed Rodger's Big Picnic, comes from my trusty Roadfood Sandwiches Read more