Fittingly Mad: Can't a Girl Go For a Run? Geez


Updated 09/23/08 4:53 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Fittingly Mad:  Can't a Girl Go For a Run?  Geez

Here's the deal. This actually happened. No joke. I was out running the other day and some guy yelled from his porch, "Hey baby. Why are you running away? Why don't you run over here?" I wanted to run a mac truck over him. It was as if my baggy sweatshirt, said "Rude comments welcome?" Why do guys feel like they can hoot and holler at anyone with boobs? Do they think they are being funny? Read more

Lil Links: Tips For Handling That Most Unpleasant Childhood Sickness


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Tips For Handling the Stomach Flu

How to handle a stomach virus in your home — Parenting 7 tips for a healthy pregnancy with diabetes – Health 13 ways to keep your kid entertained in a rear-facing seat — The Stir Facebook's COO has figured out how to balance career, family, and life — Business Insider Julie Bowen takes lil Oliver on a breakfast run — Celebrity Baby Scoop Katherine Heigl wants three or four kids — Read more

3 Easy Tips For Soft, Kissable Lips


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Natural Soft Lips Treatments

We're excited to continue our partnership with YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan! Every other week, we'll be bringing you the best from her website, MichellePhan.com. This week, Michelle has the lowdown on making your lips kissable just in time for that holiday party: Hi everyone, Mistletoe is tricky. You can’t really avoid it, since you never know when it will reveal itself. You Read more

How to Buy the Right Running Shoe


Updated 11/22/11 12:51 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips on Buying Running Shoes

Buying the right running shoe takes time. Finding a shoe that works with your running style and foot usually means an in-store visit to a running specialty store for expert advice. A good running shoe store will look at your foot type, normal running distance, past or current injuries, pronation, foot length, and instep height, along with other parameters, says Lori Shannon, owner of women's Read more

Black Friday Shopping Tips


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Black Friday Shopping Tips For Geeks

Thanksgiving is next week, but is quickly followed by the biggest shopping day of the year: Black Friday. Whether you've got your eye on a big screen TV, a laptop, or a new smartphone, follow these tips that will help make your early morning shopping rush a breeze rather than a hailstorm of stress. Make a list — Just because there's a sale doesn't mean you should buy. Make a list of the Read more

Money Scare: What to Do When You've Been Robbed


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What to Do If I've Been Robbed

Since Halloween is coming up in just a few days, it seems fitting to talk about the various scary money situations that people find themselves in. I recently addressed tips for bankruptcy and what to do when you're laid off, but today I'm going to talk about what to do when something (or things) is stolen from you. Even if this hasn't happened to you, it's a good idea to know what to do when the Read more

Money Tip: Stay Alert to Avoid Identity Theft


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Protect Against Identity Theft

Unfortunately, my sister's been hit — someone got a hold of her bank account information and opened a couple new store charge accounts, racking up quite a sum in fraudulent charges. She's not completely negligent with her personal financial information, so I was pretty surprised they got their hands on all of these sensitive stats, but in the digital age, keeping track of your finances means Read more

Lotta Weight to Lose? Tips to Keep You Going


Updated 10/20/11 10:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Motivating Tips For Big Weight Loss

Whether you recently had a baby or the scale has slowly been creeping up over the years, if you have 50, 100, or more pounds to lose, the task can seem so daunting, you're tempted to give up before you even try. Here are some things to keep in mind to help you stay motivated on your big weight loss journey. Keep in mind results won't happen overnight: When you're watching your calorie intake Read more

10 Things New Parents Don't Need


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Unnecessary Baby Items That Are a Waste of Money

We're thrilled to present this smartKiplinger story here on Savvy! I'm expecting my third child, and as I sat in the doctor's office this morning, I thumbed through pregnancy and parenting magazines. I got a good laugh (as an experienced mom and personal finance writer) at the nursery necessities, diaper bag must-haves and ultimate registry guide I found on the pages of those magazines. A $20 Read more

10 Ways to Keep Your Running — and Your Motivation — Strong


Updated 06/03/11 11:58 AM · Posted by Shape · 2 comments

10 Ways to Be a Strong and Motivated Runner

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Sign Up for a Race — Nothing gets you motivated like a deadline. Some favorite races: Skirt Chasers, in which women get a 3-minute head start before the men are let loose; New York's Fun Run and Happy Hour, which features post-race drink specials; and the Zooma Half Marathon & 10K series, which includes post-race Read more