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Fit For November: FitSugar Must Haves

FitSugar — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:30:00 PST

For me, November marks the beginning of the holiday season. I love Thanksgiving, but admit I find all the celebrating of the season a little stressful. Even as the month turns darker and cooler, I have it helpful to focus on my health. Check out my must haves to help you stay healthy and happy this month.

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How Rihanna Got In Soldier-Worthy Shape For Battleship

Michele Foley — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:01:00 PDT

To get in shape to play Battleship's hard-hitting Petty Officer Cora Raikes, Rihanna geared up to work alongside the real-life Navy. From weapons training to boot camp, find out how the pop songstress got in shape for her big-screen debut.

Drop and give me 20: Forget what you think you know about bootcamp workouts. Rihanna's training was the real deal. She worked alongside Navy soldiers, performing drills that challenged her entire body. She describes the experience as "really intense with lots of yelling," and, of course, lots of push-ups. The goal was to get her in action-hero shape while also breaking her out of the "celebrity mindset." In order for Rihanna to really connect with her role, she needed to understand the mentality of a soldier. You can train just like Rihanna - minus all that yelling - by doing our 11 total-body bootcamp workouts.

A weighty affair: Wielding a big gun is no easy feat. Aside from a ton of weapons training, Rihanna needed serious upper-body strength to maneuver around with such a heavy arsenal. Her trainer's answer? Weighted sandbags. Working out while carrying added weight helped Rihanna prepare for running, jumping, and kicking her way across the screen with heavy artillery strapped to her chest. Feel like challenging yourself with military-style tactics? Get going on these CrossFit workouts that anyone can do, or wear a weighted vest the next time you hit the treadmill.

8 Things You Think Are Good for Your Money . . . That Aren't

LearnVest — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:03:23 PDT

You may be wasting money when you think you're saving. LearnVest shares eight of the biggest money misconceptions.

Frugalista. Recessionista. In the past few years, people have coined a lot of silly words describing women and their approach to money, but the thought behind each of them is the same: You care about your hard-earned dollars and want to make them stretch.

That's true of most of us: We scrimp, we pinch, we try to feed our proverbial piggy bank as much as possible. Yet sometimes, in our excitement to be financial overachievers, we overreach.

It turns out there are a number of things that sound like they'd be doing good things for your money, and make you feel like you're saving more . . . when, actually, they're having the opposite effect.

Paying Every Debt Equally

When you have multiple debts to pay off (a credit card here, a student loan there) you might feel like a rock star simply for keeping up with them all and dividing your attention in a lot of different directions. Which, in a sense, you are! After all, you should always pay at least the minimums on all your loans.

But, if you have extra money to pay down your debts, you’re doing yourself a disservice by dividing it equally. The debts with the highest interest rates grow the fastest, so you should focus your muscle on the most toxic debts first.

Read on for more.

Kate Moss Plays It Cool in Mulberry and Louboutin

Katie Henry — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:27:21 PDT

Kate Moss arrived for an appointment in London yesterday carrying one of her Mulberry Bayswater totes. She covered up in a furry vest with black leggings, accessorizing her feet in a pair of fringed Louboutins. Kate's worked hard over her career to afford an incredible lifestyle and amazing clothes, but she's also giving back. The supermodel recently donated a topless photo of herself to the UK's National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The organization is planning an auction on May 17 with photos of Christy Turlington, Florence Welch, and Twiggy also up for sale.

Don't forget Kate's in the running for this year's PopSugar 100 title! She's among the impressive list of models like Miranda Kerr and Gisele Bundchen facing off, so be sure to log in and vote often for your chance to win $2,500!

Healthy Dose Link Time: Happy Hour Fitness Classes

Michele Foley — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:49 PDT

7 fitness classes where you can get your party on - Shape
Find out what GOOP princess Gwyneth Paltrow cooks in the kitchen - Self
Follow these beauty tips to shave 10 years off of your life - Health
More reasons why every runner should be doing yoga - Blisstree
Why eating with your family is a ticket to the thin train - LearnVest
Warm weather is calling - time to make these fish tacos - Vital Juice
The dirty on completing a Muddy Buddy run - FabFitFun
Burger me? 13 foods fattier than a cheeseburger - HuffPost Healthy Living

Lil Links: Hilary Duff Shares Her Biggest Baby Surprise

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:32:37 PDT

Hilary Duff is missing her sleep - Celebrity Baby Blog
Twelve adorable babies caught sleeping in funny positions - The Stir
Reese Witherspoon isn't letting pregnancy get in the way of her runs - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Vaccine myths may be hurting children more than we thought - FitPregnancy
Your guide to when you need to keep your kids home from school - Parenting
Royal-inspired baby names - The Bump
What baby experts don't tell you about iron deficiency - BabyCenter Blog
Four awkward breastfeeding moments - Circle of Moms
Six things kids can teach you about money - LearnVest
Vegetables in disguise - Real Simple

Things to Never Do While on a Short-Distance Run

Jenny Sugar — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:14:00 PDT

With last week's Boston Marathon kicking off marathon season, there's been a lot of talk about how to tackle long-distance runs and how to recover from an endurance run once it's over. All great advice, but for many of us, a 30- to 40-minute run is all we want to handle. For all you short-distance runners out there, here's a list of things to never do during your workout.

Skip the warmup: Even though you're not running for very long, you still need to warm up your cold muscles. Walk briskly, do some jumping jacks, or run up and down your stairs for five minutes to get your blood flowing and to prepare your muscles and joints for the workout ahead. Skip the warmup and you might as well sign yourself up for a pulled muscle.
Carbo load: Depending on how much you weigh and how fast you're moving, a half-hour run burns 300 calories, more or less. Compare that to someone burning 1,200 on a two-hour run and you'll see that it's not necessary to carbo load beforehand with a huge spaghetti lunch. Follow these tips for choosing an appropriate pre-workout snack, don't eat a thing during your workout, and when you're run is complete, nosh on one of these low-cal post-workout snacks.

Keep reading to find out more short-distance running mistakes to avoid.

The Perfect Vests to Keep You Warm on the Trail

Michele Foley — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:09:35 PDT

Fall weather can be tricky - it's not too cold or too hot. Not to fret, that just means Fall is the perfect time to wear a vest. The extra layer of protection that a vest provides keeps you warm without making you feel like you're sweltering in a sauna. Whether you're a runner, hiker, or just need something to throw on after yoga class, we've got a vest for you!

Lil Links: The 5 S's Really Can Soothe Your Crying Baby

Rebecca M Gruber — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:32:18 PDT

The best way to soothe your crying infant - The Stir
Drew Barrymore hid her belly during a stroll with her fiancé - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Hilary Duff feels pressure to get back into shape postbaby - Celebrity Baby Blog
Getting your run on, postpregnancy - FitPregnancy
Is there a best age to get pregnant? - Parenting
Fifty-one ways to save for baby - The Bump
The benefits of lying to your kids - The BabyCenter Blog
Seven favorite backyard games - Circle of Moms
Three tips for creating the perfect room for your tot - LearnVest
Redefining the modern-day mom - HuffPost Parents
Dior introduces a $612 "dressing up" doll - Child Mode

Lil Links: Play an April Fools' Day Prank on Your Kids

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:32:36 PDT

How to pull a fast one on your kids this April Fools' Day - Parenting
Is Facebook bad for moms? - The Stir
Jennifer Garner is back to doing the school run - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Selma Blair doesn't care who sees her breastfeeding - Celebrity Baby Blog
Your prenatal diet can prevent birth defects - FitPregnancy
Your sexual fantasies may be a sign that you're ovulating - The Bump
The 5 Hunger Games of parenthood - Momformation
How young is too young to talk about sex - Circle of Moms
5 creative ways to watch your child grow - LearnVest
10 kid-friendly spaghetti recipes - Real Simple
Marlo Thomas says Bully is the most important film of the year - HuffPost Parents