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

On Long Training Runs, Stash Your Water Along the Way


Updated 05/17/12 12:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Long-Distance Running Hydration Tip

Warm weather inspires many runners to head for the great outdoors. The gorgeous scenery definitely inspires me to tackle bigger trips, so whether you're running long distances for fun or are training for a marathon, here's a tip for staying hydrated: Instead of carrying around your water, stash it along the way. It's like having your own personal water stations! Map out your route ahead of time Read more

How Women Should Save at Every Life Stage


Updated 04/12/12 11:21 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How Women Can Save Money

We all face different money issues at every life stage, so figure out what you need to save for with this helpful Wise Bread guide. The recession has pushed almost all of us, regardless of age, a decade behind in building personal wealth. Don’t beat yourself up if you’re in your 20s and haven’t paid off student loans, or in your late 30s or early 40s and still paying off debt or saving up Read more

3 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With Your Workout


Updated 04/04/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint While You Exercise

Now that it's April, we're thinking about Earth Day, when we celebrate our continuing commitment to reduce waste and do our part for the planet. Calculating and reducing your carbon footprint, the amount of environment-unfriendly emissions it takes to make it through your day, is one important way to go eco. So how does your workout factor in? Here are three ways to reduce your carbon footprint Read more

Spring Clean Your Fitness With These Tips


Updated 03/09/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Spring Clean Fitness Gear

It's almost time to Spring clean, which means dusting off, editing, and organizing every aspect of your life. What you wear and use during your workout is no different; here are three tips for Spring cleaning your fitness. Inspect your gear: You may never give up that old college T-shirt, no matter how threadbare it gets, but there comes a time when you need to retire old workout gear. Go Read more

Avoid Getting Hurt! Don't Make These Mistakes When Running Outdoors


Updated 03/08/12 11:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Avoid Injuries When Running Outside

Warmer Spring weather inspires many to ditch the gym and run outside in the fresh air and on open roads. Before you make the switch from treadmill to street, avoid these common mistakes that could lead to injury. Doing Too Much Too Soon Between the steep hills, wind factor, uneven or slippery terrain, and not having a belt propelling you forward, running outside is harder than running on a Read more

31 Days of Spring Cleaning: Organize Your Photo Library


Updated 03/08/12 8:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Organizing Your Digital Photos

Spring shouldn't be just an excuse to clean out your closets. It's also a great time to get your digital photos in order. I'm guilty of just tossing my pics into one jumbled and disorganized file (which makes it a pain to find a specific pic), but we can all start fresh and clean from here on out, thanks to some helpful tips from the pros. Bradly Treadaway, digital media coordinator and faculty Read more

10 Bad Habits of Tech Users (and How to Break Them)


Updated 03/28/12 10:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Bad Tech Habits of Geeks

As we get overwhelmed with work, kids, school, extracurricular activities, and social events, it's easy to forget about the maintenance and health of our tech . . . and ourselves. Since Spring is the time to refresh your home, it's also the perfect time to refresh your habits where your tech is concerned. Are you guilty of these 10 bad habits? Find out what they are, and how to turn things around Read more

Your 4-Month Bikini Plan Starts Here


Updated 04/18/12 12:44 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Lose Weight For Summer

It may seem like Summer is far off, but if you're trying to lose weight in time for bikini season, now's the time to start planning for success. We've got a few tips on how to start prepping for your Summer season; mark your calendars and check out our tips for starting a four-month bikini plan below. Time to calculate: Thinking about losing weight long before the snow thaws helps make meeting Read more

Lil Links: Tips For Handling That Most Unpleasant Childhood Sickness


Updated 12/08/11 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

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