Stamp of Approval: Au Bon Pain


Updated 03/26/08 4:37 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Au Bon Pain Is Healthy Fast Food Fare

Look, it's not surprise that I am not the biggest fan of fast food restaurants. However, I do know that sometimes you just have to eat there so I am always on the hunt for healthier fast food joints and Au Bon Pain gets my stamp of approval. Au Bon Pain provides Nutrition Kiosks, which allow guests to plan their meals before ordering them. You can sort the menu by a specific nutritional Read more

The Best Indoor Workout Classes (Because It's Freezing Outside!)


Updated 01/18/12 6:27 AM · Posted by Self · 1 comment

The Best Indoor Workouts For Winter

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! There are lots (and I mean, lots) of reasons why my motivation to work out during the Winter plummets — from the snowy commute to freezing cold winds to the cold, dry air that hits my chest with such force that it becomes hard to breathe. (Ahem, there's a reason I sign up for races that are after September — this Read more

Is the HCG Diet Safe?


Updated 12/15/11 9:23 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Is the HCG Diet Safe?

Have you been convinced by the constant barrage of HCG diet testimonials? The diet has recently become the talk of the Internet, even though it was developed over 60 years ago. The HCG diet claims this: HCG (or human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone found in pregnant women, is supposedly responsible for releasing stored fat to feed the baby in utero. By restricting your caloric intake while Read more

Jessica Simpson Talks Wedding Plans, Weight Gain, and "Styling America" in Lucky


Updated 11/01/11 7:00 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Jessica Simpson Lucky Magazine Pictures 2011

Jessica Simpson was all smiles in a sexy Gryphon New York dress for the cover of Lucky's December issue. She recently announced her pregnancy with a funny Halloween-themed tweet, though at the time of her interview with the magazine Jessica was still keeping the exciting news quiet. Instead, she addressed her "weight gain," talked about her wedding plans with fiancé Eric Johnson, and shared her Read more

A Clean-Cut Tom Cruise Hops Into a Classic Car on Set


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Tom Cruise on the One Shot Set in Pittsburgh Pictures

A newly shorn Tom Cruise wore a white t-shirt and jeans today as he got into character on his new film One Shot in Pittsburgh. The actor, who was filming a driving scene in a red Chevelle, stars in the big-screen adaptation of the book by the same name. Tom plays an ex-Army cop who is sent to investigate a sniper shooting in the heartland and lopped off his previously lengthy locks to ready for Read more

Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson Talk Baby Plans and Body Image in Marie Claire


Updated 05/31/11 6:18 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Pictures of Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson in Marie Claire

Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson showed off their close bond on the cover of Marie Claire's June issue. The actors play frenemies in Something Borrowed, but they formed a great relationship behind the scenes. Kate, who is expecting her second child this Summer, opened up to the magazine about how pregnancy feels different this time around. Kate Hudson is currently in London with her Read more

Maria Bello on Why She Couldn't Refuse Her New Series, Prime Suspect


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Maria Bello Talks About Her Prime Suspect Role

Maria Bello will return to TV this Fall in NBC's new cop procedural Prime Suspect. Based on the British series starring Helen Mirren, Bello plays Jane Timony, a tough-as-nails homicide detective who loves her job and refuses to apologize for it (or her personality). Bello was joined at the TCA with her costars and producers to talk about how the series will differ from the original, and why it Read more

Katie Holmes Travels Lightly While Staying Connected


Updated 07/27/11 4:53 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Katie Holmes Carrying Her iPad Leaving LA Studio Pictures

Katie Holmes left an LA studio today with her iPad in hand. The Cruise-Holmes family is settling back into life on the West Coast following bicoastal living for the past two months while Tom shot Rock of Ages on location in Miami. Yesterday it was Katie's turn to be in the spotlight during a high-fashion photo shoot. Her ministylist Suri stopped by to check in on Katie and add her stamp of Read more

Buckingham Palace Drops More Royal Wedding Details


Updated 05/09/11 2:24 PM · Posted by · 12 comments

Royal Wedding Menu 2011-04-18 11:07:07

With less than two weeks to go, Buckingham Palace is finalizing details on the royal wedding, including what guests will have to eat and drink. The world already knows what kinds of cake Prince William and Kate Middleton will be cutting into — but what about the rest of the menu? Following the wedding, 600 guests will head to the palace for a reception where they'll feast on 10,000 some odd Read more

Is Brass Back?


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Brass Home Decor Items, Accessories, and Furnishings

Lately, in the interior design world, there've been rumblings that the unthinkable is happening: brass is back. Is it true? Only time will tell. Though I'd never thought I'd see the day, I have been coveting a few brass items as of late. One in particular is this Brass Urchin Accent ($26), which Jamie Meares of Furbish featured on her blog (and is selling in her shop). A little "urchin super Read more