Athleta Yoga Jeans: Cool or Not?


Updated 11/17/09 9:34 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Athleta Yoga Jeans: Cool or Not?

Sporty and causal clothes retailer Athleta usually hits the fashion mark, but I am not sure about the Bettona Bermuda, now $35 marked down from $54. Styled to look like jeans, rivets and all, these long shorts are intended for yoga practice. Made from stretchy fabric to ease into yoga poses, these shorts even have a faux fly. While I am fine, with black cotton leggings for my practice I wonder Read more

New Wave in Fitness Clothes: Yoga Jeans


Updated 06/16/07 2:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

New Wave in Fitness Clothes: Yoga Jeans

Personally, I love my jeans. I live in them and find them super comfortable. That said, I can't imagine going the extra mile and trying to do yoga in them. Second Clothing, a Canadian based clothing company, has created the Yoga Jean ($120), a new line of denim that combines fashion and comfort. Yoga Jeans are perfect for a lifestyle where the emphasis is on being cool and comfortable, and where Read more

5 Ways to Make Fitness More Eco-Friendly


Updated 04/19/12 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eco-Friendly Health and Fitness Tips

With Earth Day a few days away, there's never been a better time to think about ways to green your fitness. Here are ways to tweak your daily habits just a little bit to do your part to reduce, recycle, and reuse. Exercise outdoors: Skip the treadmill, stair climber, or stationary bike and go outside. You'll save money, reduce your consumption of energy and materials, and cut back on Read more

Miranda Kerr Announces A Personal Earth Hour Challenge


Updated 03/14/12 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Miranda Kerr in Blue Jeans in NYC Pictures

Miranda Kerr put her most fashionable foot forward yesterday leaving a Manhattan office building. The supermodel was dressed in a casual jacket and t-shirt paired with bright blue animal print skinny jeans by Current/Elliott. Also, Miranda carried her favorite Celine tote. Miranda's little loves dog Frankie and son Flynn Bloom skipped the outing, but they each spent one-on-one quality time with Read more

Sugar Shout Out: How to Re-Create Beauty Looks From The Hunger Games Premiere


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Sugar Shout Out March 13, 2012

Copy the hair and makeup looks from The Hunger Games premiere 20 hot Irish actors we'd let steal our pot of gold See the silver screen's best bromances Four yoga experts share their go-to poses for stress relief Spring denim: celebs inspire our obsession with wide-leg jeans Luggage tags for geeky travelers Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli split — see the way they were An interview with New Read more

DIY Fit Gift: Yoga Mat Bag


Updated 11/28/11 10:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Jeans Into a Yoga Bag: DIY Project

We have suggested that stylish gym bags make great holiday gifts. But if you're more of a do-it-yourself kind of gal, why not make one? You can easily transform an old pair of jeans into a bag perfect for hauling a yoga mat around town. I would never call myself an accomplished seamstress, but I was able to make this bag in an afternoon while baking some hazelnut cookies. I call that being double Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: What Gwyneth Paltrow's 21-Day Detox Will Cost You


Updated 01/24/12 11:11 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gwyneth Paltrow 21-Day GOOP Detox

Gwyneth Paltrow's 21-day detox: safe or unsafe? — Fit Celeb How yoga helped save soccer star Hope Solo's life — The Stir 9 female action heroes who kick major butt — Next Movie A look back at Paula Deen's unhealthiest recipes — The Daily Beast Short on cash? Ways to score a cheap gym membership — Real Simple You're only 10 minutes away from a healthy vegetarian meal — Shape From A Read more

Last-Minute Homemade Holiday Gifts For Healthy Living


Updated 12/22/11 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Homemade Gifts For Health Food Nuts and Fitness Freaks

Everyone loves receiving gifts, especially when they're homemade! And luckily you still have time to whip up these simple homemade presents for the folks still on your list. A DIY gift shows the recipient that you put a little extra thought and care into his or her gift — not to mention a little elbow grease. Ready to get crafty? We've rounded up a half dozen healthy gifts for the holidays. For Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Tips For Perfecting Roasted Veggies


Updated 12/12/11 11:34 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make Healthy Roasted Vegetables

Winter veggies taste great roasted! Here are tricks for the perfect dish — Vegetarian Times From jeans to cocktails — can we stop it with the word "skinny"? — Blisstree One of Oprah's favorite things: daily meditation — Mind Body Green Interval training will give you more bang for your fitness buck — Huff Po Five ways yoga helps you sleep — Yoga Journal Got extra veggies? Make a Read more

How to Survive a Breakup Without Gaining Weight


Updated 10/27/11 1:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Avoiding Weight Gain After Breakup

If you're an emotional eater, a bad breakup can send you into an eating frenzy. To avoid gaining weight after ending it with your S.O., keep these essential tips in mind. Take up a sport to work out your anger feelings: Dodgeball and kickball are great for aggression; swimming and yoga can be perfect if you need time to reflect or mourn the end of your relationship; and, fast-paced cardio Read more