What's the Deal With The Tapping Technique?


Updated 04/05/08 9:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 73 comments

The Tapping Technique Explained

If any of you guys are following Paul McKenna's new show, I Can Make You Thin then you may have heard something about a Tapping Technique for cravings. I know that people follow the show religiously but I can't help but laugh when watching it. Most recently a co-worker filled me in on McKenna's eight-step (yes, eight steps) technique for getting rid of cravings and wow, what a technique it is. Read more

Tell Us: What Exercises Do You Avoid Doing?


Updated 04/08/12 6:14 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Common Exercises That People Avoid

Everyone has 'em: those dreaded exercises that you quickly run through or pass over entirely. There are those areas you know need a little extra TLC, but it can be so tough to fight the discomfort! It's fun to commiserate, so dish which floor exercise you tend to avoid. Keep in mind, part of going to the gym is strengthening your trouble zones. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to Read more

Blush 101: Blush Like the Pros Do


Updated 11/18/11 6:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Use Blush on the Cheeks and Eyes

Besides mascara, concealer, and lip gloss, almost every makeup artist around counts blush as a must-have beauty item — particularly as included as part of a time-saving, five-minute routine. Not only does the multitasking product enhance and brighten, but it can also be used other than on the cheeks. "I also actually like to use blush on the eyes and on the lips, to kind of step outside the box Read more

First Peek at the New Bon Appétit


Updated 04/06/11 12:29 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Bon Appetit Magazine's New Look

Take a look at the front of Bon Appétit's May issue, the first to drop under the helm of new Editor in Chief Adam Rapoport. Although the design's slightly updated, the cover — a minimalist plate of pasta al pomodoro — doesn't look like anything too drastic. In a sit-down with WWD, the former GQ editor admitted that the first issue is "not going to change too much" but did share some of what Read more

Freshen Up Old Exercises by Closing Your Eyes


Updated 08/24/11 5:03 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Exercises to Try With Closed Eyes

We rely on our eyes so much when we exercise that if you take your sight away briefly, it forces your body to tap into its senses of hearing and touch, which can help you become more aware of your body and how it's moving. Doing certain exercises with your eyes closed is also more difficult when it comes to balance, not to mention a little scary, so it can bring new life to boring exercises Read more