Relax Already: Make a "Me" Date


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Relax Already: Make a "Me" Date

We are living in stressful times and just listening to the news gives me a kink in my neck. Forbes is reporting that 25 percent more women feel stressed by the current economic crisis than men. Are you one of those women? I encourage everyone to make non-negotiable fitness dates to ensure fitting workouts into busy lives, but I think it is important to schedule some "me" time too. Women tend to Read more

Savvy Confessions: Asking For a Raise (It's Complicated)


Updated 05/20/12 2:28 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Ask For a Raise Without Sounding Needy

This post was submitted (anonymously, as always) to our Savvy Confessions group. Got any advice? Leave it in the comments. Hi, fellow Savvy Confessors. I've got an issue I've been struggling with that I could seriously use some help on. I am in a job where I am paid to be "available." I am paid salary (based on an hourly rate at 40 hours a week) regardless of how little or how much I work. Some Read more

Tina Fey Shares Memories of Her Skinny and Chubby Years


Updated 05/18/12 1:32 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tina Fey Quotes on Juice Fasts, Dieting, and Body Image

Happy Birthday to our fave funny lady! Tina Fey turns 42 today. We've been fans of the actress, writer, and comedienne since her early days on Saturday Night Live. Like many of us, Tina's weight has fluctuated over the course of her career, and to mark her birthday, we're sharing some of her funny quotes from juice cleanses to body image. Before making the leap from writers room to on-camera Read more

An Everyday Athlete Is Still an Athlete


Updated 05/18/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Title IX Woman Athlete's Story

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Risa Isard On June 23, 1972, Title IX was signed into law, leveling the playing field for female athletes. To mark the 40th anniversary, espnW explore the impact of this landmark legislation. You might not know me, but chances are you know someone like me. I'm that girl who grew up playing hoops in the driveway with Read more

What to Expect (Beauty-Wise) When You're Expecting


Updated 05/23/12 4:31 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

What Beauty Is Safe and Unsafe For Pregnant Women

Moms-to-be, we salute you. Perhaps your body is changing, and you're not quite sure if your favorite beauty treatments are allowed. In honor of today's release of What to Expect When You're Expecting, we reached out to Dr. Lindsay Cruel, OB/GYN (also known as my dad) to debunk any pregnancy beauty myths. Find out your prenatal dos and don'ts when you read more. Read more

Two and a Half Men Moves to Thursdays, and More From CBS's New Fall Schedule


Updated 05/16/12 8:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

CBS 2012 Fall Schedule

It's CBS's turn to take center stage at the upfronts, and this morning the network unveiled its new Fall schedule. CBS has kept most of its ratings-strong schedule intact, but there are a few changes to make room for the new shows. Most notably, Two and a Half Men will move to Thursdays, forming a bit of a comedy block with The Big Bang Theory, which will surely not please the folks at NBC. The Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow Celebrates a Big New Deal With Hugo Boss


Updated 05/15/12 8:29 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Gwyneth Paltrow Pictures at Heathrow

Gwyneth Paltrow flashed a little smile as she walked through London's Heathrow airport today. She's off on a trip after a big announcement last week. Gwyneth Paltrow is the new face of Hugo Boss and will front the new campaign for their Boss Nuit Pour Femme fragrance. The ads are scheduled to come out later this year in August and September. Speaking about their new collaboration, Gwyneth told Read more

Community Moves to Fridays and More From NBC's New Fall Schedule


Updated 05/14/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

NBC Fall Schedule 2012

NBC is the first network to take center stage at the upfronts this week, which means we'll be hearing more about NBC's new Fall shows in the coming days. But for now, we've got your first peek at the new schedule. Most of NBC's veteran series are staying in their old time slots, but the network has also added The Voice to the Fall lineup, and notably moved Whitney and Community to Friday nights. Read more

5 Things You Can Do For Your Mom This Mother's Day — and 5 She Can Do For You


Updated 05/12/12 12:03 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mother's Day Gifts For Your Mom and You

Mother's Day is double the fun when you're a mom yourself. Not only do you get a day that celebrates you, but you have a whole new appreciation for your own mom, who definitely deserves some special attention. If you're both looking for ways to celebrate each other, consider the following 10 tips — five are just for you, and five are for her. For You: She can offer perspective. When you're in Read more

Molly Sims on the Most Surprising Thing About Pregnancy, Her Glam Maternity Style, and More


Updated 05/11/12 9:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Molly Sims Interview About Pregnancy

She may be 34 weeks pregnant, but that didn't stop mom-to-be Molly Sims from squeezing time into her hectic schedule to chat with us. In addition to her acting and modeling work, Molly was recently named the Global Ambassador for Population Service International (PSI)'s child survival program, Five & Alive, and she's counting down the weeks until the birth of her baby boy. LilSugar: Read more