Lil Links: Does Spanking Cause Aggression in Tots?


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Spanking Tied to Aggression

New study links spanking to future aggressive behavior — Parenting Five reasons not to regret your embarrassing tattoo — The Stir Guess which celeb mom is the first to push the Origami? — Celebrity Baby Scoop Nickelodeon to launch new Franklin and Friends program — Celebrity Baby Blog Is a cake the right way to find out if it is a boy or a girl? — FitPregnancy The best baby-making Read more

4 Moves to Say Goodbye to Saddlebags


Updated 02/09/12 11:39 AM · Posted by Self · 1 comment

Exercise Routine For Getting Rid of Saddlebags

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you're saddled with saddlebags, you probably think you got the short end of the family gene pool stick. But, lucky for you, those pesky fat deposits surrounding your hips, thighs, and butt are far easier to banish than, say, Great Aunt Hilda or your bossy big sister. "Saddlebags are largely determined by genetics, Read more

11 Things You Need to Throw Away


Updated 02/12/12 2:15 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Things to Throw Away

The first step to taking care of yourself and de-stressing is to make sure that your environment is in order. Seeing your house full of clutter can affect your mood negatively and make your personal space seem like a place you want to escape from, rather than something to look forward to coming home to. Organize a "throwing out" day every month to make sure that you don't have clutter building Read more

A Do-It-Yourself Chignon, Best of Jason Wu for Target, Sculpted Arms Like Jen — The Best of PopSugarTV This Week


Updated 01/29/12 8:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best of PopSugarTV January 22-27, 2012

It was another exciting week on PopSugarTV, with the Oscar nominations kicking things off Tuesday! FabSugarTV showed tips to remove red wine stains and highlighted the Jason Wu for Target must-haves. Yum taught how to properly pick fish and Bella had instructions on getting eye makeup like Emma Stone's and doing a chignon yourself. FitSugar zeroed in on getting arms like Jennifer Aniston's and Read more

The Benefits of Homeschooling Your Kids


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Benefits of Homeschooling

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! In the past, LearnVest spoke to parents who chose not to use diapers with their children and dove into the stay-at-home parent debate. This time, one mother shares why she has decided to homeschool her children. In 2002, we had our third child, 10 years after our second was born. Our eldest two boys were in a private school, Read more

Hilary Duff's High-Energy Prenatal Piloxing Workout


Updated 01/25/12 12:33 PM · Posted by Self · 1 comment

Hilary Duff Pregnancy Piloxing Workout Routine

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Some women may take it easy during their last trimester, but Hilary Duff isn't the type to let her workouts slide just because she's eating for two. The singer-actress may be seven months pregnant, but according to her trainer of eight years, Vivica Jensen, she's still staying fit with biweekly Piloxing sessions. 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

From the Community: New to Group Exercise Classes? 4 Helpful Tips From an Instructor


Updated 01/17/12 11:23 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 1 comment

Beginner Tips For Taking a Group Fitness Class

No need to be nervous about taking your fitness class: FitSugar community member (and fitness instructor) livinginthin has some helpful tips to help you navigate your way through the workout. Did you just join a gym? Good for you! Group fitness classes can be a fun and effective way to get into an exercise program, but venturing into that loud, crowded room for the first time can be pretty Read more

How Celeb Trainer Gunnar Peterson Keeps Sofia Looking Hot


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Diet and Exercise Tips From Sofia Vergara's Trainer Gunnar Peterson

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara is known both on and off the red carpet for her enviable figure, and award season is definitely a time when the actress can shine. Between her glamorous gowns and camera-ready makeup, Sofia always looks the part. But the self-described gym hater also works hard to keep fit. We spoke to her trainer Gunnar Peterson (whose clients have also included Kim Kardashian, Read more

How Do You Feel About Internet Workout Programs?


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Internet Workout Programs

Online workout programs promise the fitness results of a gym routine with the added benefit of privacy and convenience — you do the workouts whenever, wherever. Several sites offer a range of wellness tools, too, including nutrition advice, exercise logs, and social platforms for networking with other members. Prices vary, but most dip well below the average cost of a gym membership. Workouts Read more