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What Type of Model Are You?

pfaffy47 — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:45:22 -0800

What Type of Model Are You? Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to make it in the modeling industry? Maybe you’ve got the looks but lack the fundamental knowledge necessary to achieve your goal. Who can blame you? After all, there’s no grad school geared toward becoming a model. Luckily, now you don’t need a degree to get what you want; you simply need Modeling The No-Nonsense Approach. Click here to take our quiz!

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This Season’s Latest Trends For Beautiful Hair!

Sponsor — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:30:22 -0700

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Long and Beautiful
A big trend is long hair with body and soft, natural waves. For straight hair this can be achieved by using a large barrel curling iron. If hair already has a natural wave, leave it to dry on its own and apply a light mouse that will enhance the texture. Another easy way to achieve this look is to do two loose braids while your hair is damp. Let them dry, and when you undo them you will have soft and beautiful waves.

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Sponsor — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:30:22 -0700

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Announcing the Third Annual Gap Casting Call!

Sponsor — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:45:00 -0700

We love to feature all our favorite famous kids, and now it's time to make your little one the next big thing! We are so excited to be partnering with Gap this year to help bring you the third annual Gap Casting Call.

Gap is on the hunt for the country's cutest kids — you already know that your child is a star, and now it's time to let the world see. Gap will select 20 finalists to win a trip to our hometown of San Francisco for a professional photo shoot and other cool prizes — GapKids wardrobe, anyone? Then Gap will choose one little girl, one little boy, one baby girl, and one baby boy to appear in its Winter marketing campaigns! So what are you waiting for? Head on over to the Gap Casting Call entry page and submit your child's photo today!

Poll: Brad is to Angelina as:

Sponsor — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:54:34 -0700

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Lisa Drayer’s Guide to Nourishing Your Morning

Sponsor — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:45:22 -0700

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Strike a Yoga Pose: Wide-Legged Forward Bend D

FitSugar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0700

We're finally up to the last wide-legged forward bend pose in Ashtanga Yoga, Wide-Legged Forward Bend D. If you do all four in a row, A, B, C, and D, your hamstrings, hips, and lower back will feel amazingly stretched and open. It's a great series of stretches to do after a run if your lower body gets really tight.

Sanskrit Name: Prasarita Padottanasana D
English Translation: Feet Spread Intense Stretch Pose D
Also Called: Wide-Legged Forward Bend D

To find out how to do this pose

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FitSugar — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:15:20 -0700

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Strike a Yoga Pose: Wide-Legged Forward Bend C

FitSugar — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0700

If you love to stretch your hamstrings, then I'm sure you've been loving Wide-Legged Forward Bend A and B. There are technically two more poses in this series in Ashtanga Yoga, and this one called Wide-Legged Forward Bend C is my favorite.

Sanskrit Name: Prasarita Padottanasana C
English Translation: Feet Spread Intense Stretch Pose C
Also Called: Wide-Legged Forward Bend C

If you want to know how to do this pose and see some easier variations then

Enter the Dark Chocolate Cherry Experience Sweepstakes!

FitSugar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:15:00 -0700

I like the taste of granola bars, but they can be packed with calories. Thankfully, our friends at Quaker Snack Bars have created Quaker Chewy 90 Calorie Bars in two yummy new flavors: Dark Chocolate Cherry Flavor and Strawberry Vanilla Flavor. Made from Quaker Oats, these granola bars have indulgent and rich flavors, but they are low fat and just 90 calories, so it's a snack you can feel good about.

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Strike a Yoga Pose: Wide-Legged Forward Bend B

FitSugar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0700

If you love stretching your hamstrings and lower back in Wide-Legged Forward Bend A, then you're going to love this pose. You can do A for five breaths, come to stand up, and then go right into five breaths of this pose. It's great to do as a warm-up before a run or bike ride.

Sanskrit Name: Prasarita Padottanasana B
English Translation: Feet Spread Intense Stretch Pose B
Also Called: Wide-Legged Forward Bend B

Want to know how to do it? Then

An Easy Fit: Try Diet Coke Plus

FitSugar — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:45:00 -0700

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Strike a Yoga Pose: Wide-Legged Forward Bend A

FitSugar — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0700

If you're a runner, your hamstrings and lower back must get really tight. Wide-Legged Forward Bends are one of the greatest stretches to do because you can let gravity pull your torso down and you get an amazingly deep stretch. There are actually four versions of this pose in Ashtanga Yoga, and here's the first one.

Sanskrit Name: Prasarita Padottanasana A
English Translation: Feet Spread Intense Stretch Pose A
Also Called: Wide-Legged Forward Bend A

If you want to know how to do this pose, then

Get Motivated With uPumpItUp.com

FitSugar — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0800

You know that boost of energy you get when you accomplish something, share a great moment with someone, or just try something a little different? Our friends at uPumpItUp.com want to help you feel that good every day.

With help from devoted women including Mandy Moore and yoga expert Mandy Ingber, this online community lets women inspire each other to do the things that make us feel great. uPumpItUp features a wealth of challenges to motivate and inspire you, whether you're looking for something daring or feeling calmly introspective.

You can join an existing challenge — everything from declaring your independence to starting a meditation circle — or start your own, and each challenge has realistic milestones so you make actual progress and enjoy more of those "Yeah, I did it!" moments. Plus, when you join uPumpItUp.com, you've got a team of experts pitching in to keep you pumped and feeling your best every day.

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Strike a Yoga Pose: Sleeping Hero

FitSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0800

Looking for a great stretch for your quads? Kneeling Shin Stretch pose is great, but if that's too easy for you, give Sleeping Hero a try.

Sanskrit Name: Supta Virasana
English Translation: Sleeping Hero Pose
Also Called: Reclining Hero

This pose can feel really intense on your knees, so if you feel any pain at any point in this pose, come to sit back up. You don't want to risk injuring yourself.

Want to hear how to get into it? Then

Label Able: Heart Healthy Choices, Part One

FitSugar — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0800

In the last days of Heart Health Month, we've been focusing on ways to get our hearts healthy now and in the future. One key way to keep healthy is to smarten up at the grocery store when reading labels. Here are just a few tips to help you figure out what it all means on the front of the label, and the back:

The claim, "May reduce the risk of heart disease." A company can only put this statement on a food if scientific evidence exists that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has decided is strong enough to support it.
Nutrient content claims. The government regulates how a company can use terms such as "high," "low" or "reduced." For example, a food must have 3 grams of fat or less to be considered low fat, and a product that is high in a certain nutrient provides 20 percent or more of the daily value suggested by the FDA.
Foods with fiber. Fiber helps the digestive system and lowers cholesterol. Look for the claims "high in fiber" or "excellent source of fiber," as these products have at least 5 grams of fiber per serving. A food listed as a "good source" of fiber has 2.5 grams of fiber or more.
Omega-3 fats. Omega-3 fats have been shown to benefit the heart. Fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and trout are good sources of omega fats and are low in saturated fat.

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Strike a Yoga Pose: Three-Legged Dog

FitSugar — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:00:00 -0800

Downward Facing Dog pose is a total body pose that's great for stretching out your shoulders, lower back, hamstrings, and calves. It can be really difficult at first, but since it's a pose that's done the most often during a class, you can build your upper body strength fast, so it becomes more of a relaxing pose. To make it more challenging, try this fun variation called Three-Legged Dog. It will open your hips and work on your balancing abilities.

Sanskrit Name: Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana
English Translation: Three-Legged Downward Facing Dog Pose
Also Called: One-Legged Dog

To find out how to get into it

Don't Worry: Anxiety Is Bad For Your Heart

FitSugar — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0800

Although most women mistakenly believe that cancer is the biggest threat to their lives, heart disease is actually the leading cause of death among women in the US. While lack of exercise, obesity, high cholesterol and smoking are all predictable causes of heart disease, stress and anxiety are also culprits. Recent research suggests that the complicated physiological reactions to stress, including rises in blood pressure, affect your heart health. While there are many stress creating elements, like job strain, social isolation, personality traits, even anxiety producing phobias, more and more evidence suggests a relationship between the risk of cardiovascular disease and elevated stress. Although more research needs to be done on the complicated relationship between the stress, anxiety, emotions and heart health, many cardiac health experts recommend stress reduction as a preventive measure.

If you are a stress case, there are both short term and long term health benefits to figuring out how to lower your stress level. Don't reach for a smoke or fatty comfort food (both are not good for your heart health) when times are stressful or emotionally rough. Talk to a friend, exercise, get enough sleep, or get a relaxing massage, to help relieve your stress. Taking a couple of deep breaths is a simple and cheap remedy; after all air is free.

What is your healthy stress relief? Tell me in the comments section below.

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Strike a Yoga Pose: Tree

FitSugar — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:00:00 -0800

When most people think of yoga, they imagine someone in Lotus pose or this pose called Tree. This pose is all about challenging your sense of balance, but it also promotes good posture and opens your hips.

Sanskrit Name: Vrksasana
English Translation: Tree Pose

Want to know my trick for staying in this pose? Then

Strike a Yoga Pose: One-Legged Arm Balance

FitSugar — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 04:00:00 -0800

This pose called One-Legged Arm Balance stretches your front hamstring and strengthens your upper body like you wouldn't believe. I know it looks really hard, but if you practice the prep for this pose, you'll get used to placing your elbows into your belly so you can balance on your hands.

Sanskrit Name: Eka Pada Koundinyasana
English Translation: One-Legged Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya
Also Called: One-Legged Arm Balance

Once you can do the prep, then you can work on the steps to get into One-Legged Arm Balance. With a little practice and determination, you'll be balancing in no time. To see the steps

Do You Know CPR?

FitSugar — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:30:00 -0800

Being that February is heart health month, I thought I would tell you that the American Heart Association is urging more people to be trained in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). It seems that not many Americans are trained in the potentially life saving treatment.It is estimated that only 15 to 30 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims receive CPR from a bystander before emergency medical services personnel arrive on the scene. CPR is crucial for a heart attack victim's survival because with every minute without CPR the chances of making it through the episode of cardiac arrest fall by up to 10 percent. Those statistics motivate me to get re-certified in CPR, how about you? Are you certified in CPR? Have you ever performed CPR in an emergency? If so, share the details in the comments section below.Source

Do You Know CPR?

Yes!

No, but I think it is high time to be trained in it.

No. I just don't think it is necessary.

Other — share the details in the comments section below

The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection 2008 Fashion Show

FitSugar — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:45:00 -0800

This year's Heart Truth Red Dress Collection 2008 Fashion Show had some big stars show up in support of Heart Health Month. From Heidi Klum to Molly Sims to Liza Minnelli, the ladies were looking radiant in their red dresses — minus Laura Bush who apparently didn't get the memo and wore white (wtf?). To see more pics of the celebs including Heidi Klum, Sara Ramirez, Molly Sims, Jenna Fischer and more supporting awareness of Heart Disease just

Don't Just Wear Red, Eat It Too!

FitSugar — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:30:00 -0800

Discover the power of eating heart-healthy red foods during the first-ever National Eat Red Week, Feb. 4-10, 2008 in support of Heart Health Month.

Why? Well, studies from the University of Michigan suggest that the pigments that produce the red color in many fruits and vegetables like fresh cherries and tomatoes, are actually powerful disease-fighting antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation associated with atherosclerosis — hardening of the arteries — and reduce certain risk factors for heart disease.

To learn more and to donate $1 to the American Heart Rate Association by simply clicking a button (no cost to you) visit Choosecherries.com.

Have you eaten any red foods today? I am curious so tell me in the comments section below.

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Join Diet Coke and Wear Red For Women's Heart Health

FitSugar — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Did you wear your red today? If not, then our friends at Diet Coke thought you should know that today is National Wear Red Day. Every year on the first Friday in February, people all around the country wear red to raise awareness of women's heart disease.

The Heart Truth™ — a national awareness campaign for women about heart disease — introduced the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness. This year, Diet Coke is teaming up with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for a very special Red Dress Sweepstakes. From now until March 10, just visit MyCokeRewards and you can enter for a chance to win the red dress designed for Heidi Klum to wear at the 2008 Oscars! For every sweepstakes entry, Diet Coke will contribute $1 to support women’s heart health awareness and research, up to $250,000*.

For the official rules,

National Wear Red Day Is Tomorrow!

FitSugar — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:45:00 -0800

Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer among women? If you did, congrats but there are a lot of folks out there who are unaware. So let's help get the word out.

Feb. 1 is National Wear Red Day. Celebrate the kickoff to American Heart Month with National Wear Red Day tomorrow by wearing red in support of women’s heart disease awareness. This observance promotes the Red Dress symbol that reminds us that women suffer from heart disease. Plus it provides an opportunity for everyone to promote the awareness movement by showing off something red of their own.

What's So Great About Chocolate?

FitSugar — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0800

You know how much I love chocolate and other sweet snacks in moderation. It is possible to satisfy your cravings for sweets in a low-calorie way; you just need to know the right serving size. Do you know that chocolate also has health benefits? Take my little quiz to test your knowledge of this treat.

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Get PetFit With Gunnar and Molly

FitSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:30:00 -0800

Trainer to the stars, Gunnar Peterson along with the help of Molly Sims, is looking to get people active with their pets in the PetFit Challenge. This nationwide challenge aims to get pets and their owners on track for an active, healthy, and happy life together. I love the idea so I'll be signing up my dog and myself, as we can both always use the extra push to get moving — let's hope she likes lunges as much as I do.

For more pics of Molly exercising with her Yorkies and for some fun exercises you can do with your dog just

Sticking to Those New Year's Resolutions?

FitSugar — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0800

It's the New Year again, and you know what that means: time for New Year's resolutions. Here at FitSugar, we are helping you out with all kinds of advice for sticking to those healthy promises, which is why I am so excited to tell you about Twix® 100 Calorie Bars and M&M's® 100 Calorie Packs.

Whether you like your chocolate coated in candy or in a candy bar, you can have real enjoyment with less guilt, thanks to our friends at Twix® and M&M's®. These 100 calorie snacks allow you to have the chocolate you love without breaking those resolutions. Available in the candy aisle, these products are identical in ingredients to their full sized counterparts. The trick is that they are just smaller so that they contain only 100 calories per serving. So you really don't need to give up chocolate in order to stick to those resolutions. Pretty awesome, right?

Thank you to Twix® 100 Calorie Bars for sponsoring this post.

Fun Fruity Snacks Quiz

FitSugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0800

We generally think of fruit as a healthy snack, but some of nature's bounty can be higher in calories than you think. However, if you choose your fruits wisely, sticking to snacks that are 100 calories or fewer, you can indulge in these sweet treats without guilt. To test your fruity snacks knowledge, take my little quiz.

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Indulge in a Guilt-Free Candy Bar

FitSugar — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0800

It's the New Year again, and you know what that means: time for New Year's resolutions. Here at FitSugar, we are helping you out with all kinds of advice for sticking to those healthy promises, which is why I am excited to tell you about
3 Musketeers® 100 Calorie Bars.

When indulging in sweet treats, moderation is key. Now, thanks to our friends at 3 Musketeers®, you can enjoy those indulgences with less guilt. 3 Musketeers® 100 Calorie Bars allow you to treat yourself to the nougat-filled candy bars you love without breaking your resolutions. Available in the candy aisle, these products are identical in ingredients to their full sized counterparts. The trick is that they come in perfect portions that are just 100 calories per serving. So you really don't need to give up chocolate in order to stick to those resolutions. Pretty awesome, right?

Thank you to 3 Musketeers® 100 Calorie Bars for sponsoring this post.

Savory Snacks 100 Calorie Quiz

FitSugar — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0800

Not only is it OK to have a snack attack every once in a while, but it's also healthy. Eating 100-calorie snacks between small meals can help regulate your metabolism. To test your low-calorie savory snacks knowledge, take my little quiz.

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You Don't Have to Give Up M&M's in '08!

FitSugar — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0800

It's the New Year again, and you know what that means: time for New Year's resolutions. Here at FitSugar, we are going to be helping you out with all kinds of advice for sticking to those healthy promises, which is why I am so excited to tell you about M&M's® 100 Calorie Packs. Thanks to our friends at M&M's®, you can have real enjoyment with less guilt. M&M's® 100 Calorie Packs allow you to indulge in the candy-covered chocolate treats you love without breaking your resolutions. Available in the candy aisle, these products are identical in ingredients to their full sized counterparts. The trick is that they come in perfect portions that are just 100 calories per serving. So you really don't need to give up chocolate in order to stick to those resolutions. Pretty awesome, right?

Thank you to M&Ms® 100 Calorie Packs for sponsoring this post.

Sweet Snacks 100 Calorie Quiz

FitSugar — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:00:00 -0800

You know how much I love chocolate and other sweet snacks in moderation. It is possible to satisfy your cravings for sweets in a low-calorie way; you just need to know the right serving size. To test your low-calorie sweet-snack knowledge, take my little quiz.

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Your New Year's Resolutions and Chocolate Can Mix!

FitSugar — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:30:00 -0800

It's the New Year again, and you know what that means: time for New Year's resolutions. Here at FitSugar, we are going to be helping you out with all kinds of advice for sticking to those healthy promises, which is why I am so excited to tell you about Twix® 100 Calorie Bars. Now, thanks to our friends at Twix®, you can have real enjoyment with less guilt. Twix® 100 Calorie Bars allow you to have the chocolate you love without breaking those resolutions. Available in the candy aisle, these products are identical in ingredients to their full sized counterparts. The trick is that they are just smaller so that they contain only 100 calories per serving. So you really don't need to give up chocolate in order to stick to those resolutions. Pretty awesome, right?

Thank you to Twix® 100 Calorie Bars for sponsoring this post.

Free Stay-Slim Goodies From Bliss Spa!

FitSugar — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:30:00 -0800

If you're in the market from some posh pampering products, our generous friends at Bliss are offering a special deal exclusively for FitSugar readers! From now until Dec. 12, you get a free fat-fighting Slimulator cellulite scrubber (a $22 value) when you buy Bliss’s blub-busting set, the Firm Warfare Duo.

The anticellulite Firm Warfare set includes one jar of FatGirlSlim, which uses caffeine to reduce the appearance of dimples, and one bottle of Love Handler, designed to get rid of muffin tops and love handles.

To get the free Slimulator, all you have to do is purchase a Firm Warfare
set at www.blissworld.com, enter the code FITSUGAR, and pay using any American Express Card. The offer expires in two weeks, so hurry up and get your stay-slim goodies from Bliss now.

ExerciseTV: Get Ballet Legs With Pliés

FitSugar — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:00:00 -0700

I have received a few requests recently for leg exercises that tone without creating bulk. The answer to those requests is this great thigh workout from ExerciseTV. They were generous enough to share this video with me and to sponsor this post.

The following series of moves won't take too much of your time, but will certainly get the job done. It works the quads in both a lengthened and shortened position, so the muscle is getting stretched while you're strengthening it. This approach seriously tones the thigh without creating bulk. Plus your booty and calves will get a workout too.

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You should definitely check out the extensive video library at ExerciseTV. There is no reason to ever be bored with your workout again!

Ideal Bite: A Sassier Shade of Green

FitSugar — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Help take a bite out of global warming with Ideal Bite, an eco-living email newsletter. I truly appreciate the daily bite-sized tips I find in my e-mail in box everyday. So much so that my friends at Ideal Bite decided to sponsor a post here so I could tell you more about what they do.

Basically, all you have to do is sign up for their e-mail newsletter and receive easily digestible and practical tips for making your life a bit more green. The ladies behind the newsletter are hardly eco-perfect themselves, but we do get to benefit from their experiences as they work on greening their daily lives. It is this wonderful mix of "incremental environmentalism" and keep it real attitude that inspires tiny steps towards creating a smaller carbon footprint of your own. You can also create your own personalized library of tips, kind of like keeping an electronic recipe file, but this is a recipe for green living.

Looking for ways to be green in your local scene? With Local Bites you can get city-specific tips for NYC (sign up here) and San Francisco (sign up here – you know I have) with Chicago, LA, Seattle and Denver editions coming soon. Think globally. Act locally.

If you find going green intimidating, this is the site for you. With tips doled out in bite sized chunks, you don't need to worry about biting off more than you can chew.

ExerciseTV: Booty Blaster Pilates Style

FitSugar — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:17:03 -0700

I am always on the hunt for quick workout videos to share. I just found a great source for exercise videos - ExerciseTV. They are so generous that they are sharing their videos and even sponsoring this post.

This Pilates style booty blaster series is sure to tone your fanny. Side lying exercises are great, but make sure to stabilize your torso keeping your waist up and lifted by engaging your deep abs. This series is quick to do, and you will quickly feel and see results. Plus, since this little series is so short you can easily work it into your fitness routine.

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You should definitely check out the extensive video library at ExerciseTV. There is no reason to ever be bored with your workout again!