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Are You Called Cute, Pretty, Beautiful or Hot?

TresSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:00:00 PDT

At some point in our lives, even the plainest Jane among us has been called one (or more) of the above adjectives, usually by the men in our lives or by random dudes who just feel like sharing their opinions.

It can be confusing to figure out if there's a hierarchy (is it better to be beautiful or hot?), or if some terms overlap (does "cute" mean someone pretty whose personality is fetching, too?). You won't really get any coherent answers to that question, because, as we know, not all words mean the same things to different people, and, for example, not all men think "pretty" is better than "hot" or that "hot" is better than "cute."

But this isn't about deciphering the code of compliments, it's about spilling the beans about which one you get the most. I wouldn't lose sleep over it, but after you answer, tell me how you feel about the compliment you get. Do you wish it were something else or do you wish men would stop labeling you?

Want to Treat Your Dog Like a Zoo Animal?

PetSugar — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:30:56 PDT

In many parts of the country the temperatures are already dropping, but I'm still holding out for a couple more warm weekends in California. Before Fall totally takes over, pick up this Kool Dogz Ice Treat Maker to get one last use now that it's on sale for just $26. The kit includes a steel base with a reservoir to catch the melting water, a reusable freezing bucket with lid to fill, and a sturdy stake to fit in the ground. Plus, there's a book of treat recipes for your pets – or stick toys inside – just like all their zoo friends.

To check out a gallery of my fave zoo ice bucket snacks of last Summer,

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Do You Like Hot and Spicy Foods?

partysugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:15:23 PDT

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Would You Eat This Spicy Dish?

YumSugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:13:33 PST

When I found out that today is Hot and Spicy Day, I knew it was time to ask you what you thought of this dish. When I was in Shanghai, we stopped to have this delicious dish featuring fried chicken, two giant prawns and - as you can obviously tell - a massive load of red peppers. It was one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten and I dream about eating it again.

So tell me, does this dish look good to you, or do the number of red peppers frighten you?

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Happy Hot and Spicy Day!

partysugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:18:31 PST

Today is International Hot and Spicy food day! To celebrate you could douse your eggs with hot sauce or take my quiz. If you like your food full of heat, learn more about fiery foods now!

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P.L.O.W - It's Real Hot Outside

FitSugar — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:00:00 PDT

I don't know if you noticed but it's been extremely hot across the country the past few days. So while you may be burning up, don't burn out before you workout. Instead put these hot tunes on your iPod and feel the burn. Before you know it, you'll be looking hot, hot, hot...

"Hot Boyz" - Missy Elliott, 3:35
"Hot" - Avril Lavigne, 3:22
"Hot Ride" - Prodigy, 4:36
"Drop it Like it's Hot" - Snoop Dogg and Pharrell, 4:32
"Red Hot Moon" - Rancid, 3:32
"Hot in Herre" - Nelly, 3:48
"Hot, Hot, Hot" - The Hit Crew, 3:58
"Hump de Bump" - Red Hot Chili Peppers, 3:33
"Red Hot" - Jurassic 5, 3:43
"Burndt Jam" - Weezer, 2:38
"Burn" - Usher, 4:27

Total P.L.O.W. = 42:13

Bikram Yoga and Weight Loss

FitSugar — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:00:00 PDT

I talk to a lot of people about yoga, because I really love to talk about yoga. Many people I talk to swear by Bikram and say they won't do any other kind of yoga because other forms don't provide the same detoxifying effects. These folks love the heat and the intensity Bikram brings, and they also claim that it helps them lose more weight.

Hold up here!!! I need to clarify something very important about Bikram yoga. The room you practice in is set to at least 105°F and 40% humidity. This extreme temperature causes the body to sweat profusely to keep you from overheating. Sweating is healthy for the body, and it does help to remove toxins, but it doesn't make you lose weight. The weight you think you've lost from going to a Bikram yoga class is really just water weight because it's so dang hot and you sweat so much. As soon as you go to drink water after class to re-hydrate yourself you'll "gain" all that weight back.

Sorry to burst your bubble people, but sweating doesn't make you lose body weight, and you don't even have to sweat to drop pounds. Calories are what you want to watch out for, and you've got to consume less or burn more if losing weight is your goal.

Fit's Tips: I do not have anything against Bikram yoga, but if you are going to practice in this extreme heat, make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day before you go to a class. If you don't drink enough, you could suffer from symptoms of dehydration including dizziness, fatigue, and you could even end up fainting.

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Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: It's TOO Hot!

FitSugar — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:30:00 PDT

Summer is here and man is it hot out! The heat can dehydrate your body and drain your energy. This combined with feeling uncomfortably sticky and sweaty can make you want to skip the workout and head for your air-conditioned living room.

There are plenty of things you can do to work your body without overheating. Here are some ideas:

Swim! If you hit the pool for 30 minutes, you can burn up to 270 calories.
Take up a water sport like kayaking or water skiing. It works your upper body and if you get hot, you can just jump in.
Take a bike ride. When the wind's blowing through your hair and over your body, it feels cooler than if you were going for a run.
Don't do as much. If you are used to playing tennis for an hour, cut it down to 30 minutes or less.
Workout in an air-conditioned gym.
Keep ice water close by while you work out and drink as often as you feel you need to. If you are doing high intensity cardio, try to sip small amounts - drinking too much could give you a bellyache.
Walk the mall. That's right. It's not hot in there so you can walk back and forth staying cool and totally entertained (don't you just love people watching and window shopping?).

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Heat Stroke: The Opposite of Cool

FitSugar — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:30:00 PDT

Now that most of us are spending a lot of time outside in the gorgeous warm and sunny weather, it's a good idea to know the warning signs of heat stroke. You can be at risk if you are exposed to high temperatures, not drinking enough fluids, or if you are exercising in a hot and humid room with little ventilation.

Heat stroke is actually a form of hyperthermia (abnormally elevated body temperature), and it's similar to heat exhaustion, but much more severe. A person suffering from heat stroke could suffer permanent organ damage or death if they are not properly treated. Here are the symptoms of heat stroke:

high body temperature
red or flushed dry skin, no sweating
rapid pulse
hard time breathing or irregular breath
confusion, acting strange, hallucinations
seizure
fainting, unconsciousness
coma

Want to know what to do in case someone is suffering from heat stroke? Then

Cool the victim off - get her/him into a cool place, remove excess clothing, and apply cool water or ice packs to their skin. Or get into a cool shower or spray a hose on their skin.
Have someone stay with the victim and have someone else call for an ambulance.
If you can, get them to drink water.

Fit's Tips: To prevent heat stroke in the first place, avoid being out in hot temperatures for long periods of time. Drink plenty of water if you are outside or in a hot and humid room. You can also take cool showers or go swimming to keep from overheating.

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P.L.O.W. - School's Out

FitSugar — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 03:30:00 PDT

Looking for a little summer time music to heat up your workout? Here's a little play list I came up with and I hope you enjoy it.

"Hot For Teacher" - Van Halen 4:42
"School's Out for Summer" - Alice Cooper 3:30
"Hot Fun in the Summertime" - Sly and the Family Stone 2:38
"Good Vibrations" - Beach Boys 3:37
"Vacation" - The GoGo's 2:59
"Don't You Worry About a Thing" - Stevie Wonder 4:40
"Around the World" - Red Hot Chili Peppers 4:00
"Hot In Here" - Nelly 3:38
"Paradise City" - Guns and Roses 6:46
"Drop It Like It's Hot" - Snoop Dogg 4:32

Total PLOW = approx 35 minutes

If you have any songs you would like to add on the theme of summer, vacation or heat - leave the title in the comments section below.