Women will never realize their potential as "economic engines" if they are subject to abuse at home or can’t own or exercise control over property.

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I don’t use a walking stick. I would become too dependent on one. When you learn to become dependent on something, not having that "thing" makes whatever task you are facing immensely harder, mentally.

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The dark days of Winter have me skipping my usual afterwork gym session; emerging from a workout to pitch-black darkness and freezing temps doesn’t appeal to me. To make up for it, I’ve been ramping up weekend workouts and fitting in gym sessions during my lunch breaks at work. [...]

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The ladies of “Sex and the City” are still cool enough for China’s massive counterfeit market. Counterfeit perfume seizures by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection surged in the United States last year, jumping 471 percent to a total value of $9.4 million. And of all perfumes seized, the one most often found was called “Sex in the City,” a counterfeit variation on the HBO trademark. [...]

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You might think snack time is just for preschoolers, but everyone can benefit from eating a few bites between meals. Aside from filling nutritional holes in your diet, snacking can also help you on your road to weight loss. If the numbers on the scale are on your mind, here are three ways snacking can help you lose weight. [...]

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It’s almost Valentine’s Day, so chances are that everywhere you look you see red or pink. If you love the bright, energizing colors, time to incorporate the happy hues in your workout gear as well. After all, it’s also American Heart Month – what better way to a healthy heart than with a few new pieces of exercise clothing to keep you motivated to work out? Here are five pink and red products that’ll get your heart racing!

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I love running on the treadmill, but let’s be honest: it’s not the most entertaining workout. I usually distract myself from counting down the minutes with a good playlist, audiobook, or tuning in to the gym’s TVs. When I forget to take my running headphones, however, I have to entertain myself in an entirely different way. [...]

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We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

By Maridel Reyes
It’s true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you’re most vulnerable to weight gain. [...]

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Even as commentators start to note the GOP effort to create a fictional Barack Obama, it looks like Republicans have decided to double down on the stupid. That is, they have strayed from plausible lies — lies that, to the uninformed, could feel true — to absurd ones.. [...]

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And here is the moment we’ve all been waiting for: Jerell looks over at his competitor and he is not pleased. "Lo and behold, Michael is making the same jacket as me," he remarks.

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She may have found fame as the self-described sweetheart on everyone’s favorite guilty-pleasure show, but Sammi Giancola isn’t stopping there. The New Jersey native recently launched her own perfume, Dangerous, and can be seen every Thursday night on MTV’s Jersey Shore. We caught up with the reality starlet to get her five healthiest habits straight from Seaside. [...]

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As conservatives from across the country gathered on Thursday for the first day of the three-day-long Conservative Political Action Conference, one group was noticeably absent: gay rights activists. The gay rights movement has made major advancements among Democrats and Republicans, in Congress and in various states, on issues ranging from the right to marriage to or serve in the military. [...]

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Horrific accounts of torture and ill-treatment suggest that abuse runs rampant in Syria’s detention facilities, rights organizations report.According to a report released last month by the activist group Avaaz, Bashar Assad’s regime uses at least 416 detention centers to torture its opponents. [...]

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If you work or go to school full time, getting your sweat on in the wee hours of the morn is probably the only time you can fit it in. Kudos to you for resisting the urge to hit the snooze button and skip out. Make setting your alarm and pulling yourself out of bed worth all the effort and avoid these morning exercise mistakes. [...]

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While I do experience that the soul in some guise persists after the form expires, I most definitely experience that our life as well as our physical death are highly relevant events in our soul’s growth.

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Spencer Walker is the author/blogger of COOK TO BANG: The Lay Cook’s Guide to Getting Laid and CookToBang.com. He will be teaching a Valentines Day…

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3 ways yoga can make you better in bed – Mind Body Green
Gluten-free recipes good enough to fool the bread-eater – Health
Keep your workspace germ free with these 10 tips – HuffPost Healthy Living
More on Ioana Spangenberg, the lady with the 20-inch waist – Blisstree
20 celebs criticized for their curves speak out – Shape
Is it chocolate that’s causing your acne? – Self
The secrets of happy people – Fitness
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At 36, Reese Witherspoon always looks amazing. Strong, sculpted, lean, yet feminine. How does Reese do it? She told Us Weekly:
“I work out all the time anyway just to stay healthy. I don’t believe in crash dieting or anything like that.”

From yoga sessions to running, this Oscar-winning actress loves to get her sweat on. [...]

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WASHINGTON — Races for the White House are hardly ever quiet, with voices chiming in from the media, supporters, opponents and, naturally, the politicians themselves. Hear (and see) them all at the Newseum’s latest exhibition, “Every Four Years: Presidential Campaigns and the Press,” which examines presidential campaigns from William McKinley’s 1896 run to the new media strategies of Barack Obama in 2008. [...]

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Gloria Estefan may be 54 years old, but she doesn’t feel older than 10, she told the co-hosts of “CBS This Morning.” The singer — who just released her 26th album “Miss Little Havana” — credits her genes, exercise routine and skincare regime for her looks. But there is one thing that jolts her into middle-age reality. [...]

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Trying to get fit but not sure if the advice you’ve gotten is right or not? In the above clip, “The Revolution” tackles some exercise myths, providing tips on how to get a lean body and whether or not you should stretch before and during exercise. Read More…
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Paul McCartney is celebrating the release this week of his new album, “Kisses On The Bottom,” by performing through a free iTunes live-stream on February 9 at 7pm PST. The album features a collection of standards from his childhood and two original songs. In addition, McCartney will be honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [...]

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FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV wants you to know: you’re hurting your workout when you bring your cell phone into the equation. She shared her three reasons you should stay cell phone-free at the gym in our 10 Pounds Down! community group.

1. It’s hurting your workout (and could cause you to get hurt)
If you can text or talk on the phone during any part of your workout, you aren’t working hard enough. [...]

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If you love to eat, losing weight can seem so structured, you immediately get frustrated and grab the first decadent food you can find. Even though there are some very specific guidelines that can help you reach your goal faster, there’s no one-size-fits-all weight-loss plan for everyone. [...]

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We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar.
Over the weekend, I saw a photo of a female celebrity (who is in a relationship with a male celeb) leaving a café with the caption, “Baby bump?” and I had to refrain myself from shouting out loud, “Come on, can’t a girl eat without the world thinking she’s having a baby?!”
The truth is having a perfectly flat stomach all the time just isn’t normal. [...]

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Since we’re lucky to hear 20 seconds of actual vocal demonstration from any of the "American Idol" hopefuls, my previous method of choosing the episode’s five most memorable moments has been rendered obsolete. Thus, a straight rundown of the episode’s highlights.. [...]

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Yoga partner poses for friends and lovers
The Victoria’s Secret Angels share advice on dressing for Valentine’s Day
Nina, Ian, and Paul strip down for a steamy Vampire Diaries magazine shoot
Drop a Valentine’s Day hint by cooking up engagement chicken
Rachel Zoe’s hair and makeup guru Joey Maalouf answers your Twitter questions
11 quotes from Rick Santorum that are worrying for women
The founder of NurturMe’s tips for sneaking fruits and veggies into kids’ food
Made with love: last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts from Etsy
A sneak peek at Jeremy Renner taking over for Matt Damon in The Bourne Legacy
Tax tips every newlywed should know
How to build a winning online-dating profile
Angelina and the kids touch down in Berlin
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Hollywood beauty and former SELF cover girl Minka Kelly took to the cat walk today as part of the annual Red Dress Collection fashion show supporting The Heart Truth.

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Want to know how the First Lady gets those enviable biceps? Just tune in to late night television where Michelle Obama has been making the talk show rounds to discuss her “Let’s Move” initiative. Her latest appearance this Tuesday brought her head-to-head with late-night host Jimmy Fallon in a fitness face-off where Mrs. [...]

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The Pentagon’s new strategic guidance and the budget projections it informs suggest the United States has reached "an inflection point" along its fiscal/military trajectory — a time to pare back spending.

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When you’re craving a salty, crunchy snack, there are many to choose from - but they’re not always healthy. Here’s how to make your favorite snacks that much better for you with just a few tweaks.

Popcorn: It’s one of the lower-calorie snacks to choose from already, but watch out for toppings – that’s where you can get carried away with fat and calories if you’re not careful (just look at movie theater popcorn). [...]

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History is marked with talented black athletes who asserted their civil rights and defied segregation to play professionally. To celebrate Black History Month, here is a look at noteworthy black female athletes who have risen to the top and the women who helped pave their way. [...]

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I’m all for jogging up stairs to warm up before a run, and I’ve even come to love running hills. But running straight up the 86 flights of stairs it takes to get to the top of the Empire State building seems grueling. That’s just what the 650 brave souls who are entered in the 35th Annual Empire State Building Run-Up Race are doing tonight. [...]

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This Valentine’s Day, forget the chocolate and flowers. Spend some time together connecting with your favorite person by doing some partner yoga. Move through this eight-posture sequence, and not only will you experience a deep stretch in your muscles, but you’ll deepen the connection with your loved one as well. [...]

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A Minnesota school district is fighting back in the wake of a controversial Rolling Stone article which drew attention to its treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students in the wake of a rash of teen suicides in the region. As provided by Towleroad, the statement from the Anoka-Hennepin school district reads in part: The article in Rolling Stone presents a grossly distorted portrayal of the Anoka-Hennepin School District, its schools and its communities. [...]

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Emma Stone got some time to relax during her trip to Rio De Janeiro over the weekend. The hard working actress was photographed lounging poolside in a black bikini on Sunday.Read More…
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Grab a resistance band and tone up your middle – Fitness
Go ahead and cry! It’s good for your health – HuffPost Healthy Living
Tighten up your backside in 15 minutes – Real Simple
Why your doctor’s weight is important to your health – Prevention
New strategies for dropping 10 pounds safely – Shape
Add Carmen Electra to the list of celebs who Zumba – Fab Fit Fun
New drinking trend, bone luging, might be beneficial to your health – Blisstree
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Swinging kettlebells around at the gym makes me feel like a super toughie. But I do love the sassy feeling I get doing slow and controlled windmills, a move I just learned my Equinox trainer Lauren. Like most kettlebell moves, this is a full-body exercise but the work is at your waist toning the obliques and stretching the sides of the torso. [...]

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The annual Bicycling Readers’ Choice survey is out, and after reading through it, one statistic stood out to me: 58 percent of female respondents would choose cycling over sex, if they had to give up one or the other for a month. Men were split down the middle, with 50 percent responding that they would choose cycling over sex. [...]

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SALVADOR, Brazil — Disgruntled police across Brazil are taking aim at the country’s iconic Carnival celebration, raising threats to the annual street parties that draw hordes of foreigners as a way to press their demands for pay raises.Police officers already on strike in Salvador and holed up in a legislature building in the northeastern state capital brandished fists Tuesday while chanting “Finish off Carnival!”Read More. [...]

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One wonderful thing about staying in the discomfort zone is the chance to explore who we think we are. Instead of running on autopilot, being uncomfortable in a new situation allows us to question self-imposed beliefs and limits.

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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. [...]

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Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney went into the Colorado caucus on Tuesday running ahead of rival contenders competing for the Republican presidential nomination in the Centennial State race. According to a survey released by Public Policy Polling on Monday night, former U. [...]

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Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri have all jumped into the presidential nominating process, with their first official GOP events Tuesday.The projected results are based off of the AP’s vote count, the same data represented in the maps below. No network entrance or exit polls have been conducted for these contests. [...]

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You don’t have to be a student at the Missouri University of Science and Technology to do the math on Gov. Jay Nixon’s mid-January budget.The Missouri governor’s proposed 12.5 percent cut to higher education funding will likely result in an average 6.5 percent tuition hike for the University of Missouri system. [...]

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PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed a ruling that barred a woman from running for a city council seat because she doesn’t speak English proficiently.The state’s highest court ruled that Alejandrina Cabrera’s name shouldn’t appear on the March 13 election ballot in San Luis but didn’t list a reason for the decision. [...]

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Whether you’re dating or in a relationship, all that eating out and hours of cuddling on the couch can put a damper on a healthy lifestyle. Instead of choosing dates that revolve around decadent food, too many cocktails, or periods of inactivity, get some exercise with your honey. [...]

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I don’t usually get very fancy with my yoga clothes. A fitted tank with a built-in sports bra is my usual go-to top. It keeps my girls covered and in place, and the fitted body stays put when I go upside down. But some days you ate too many cookies you just don’t feel like wearing something tight. [...]

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Unfortunately, every sweat session can’t be perfect. There are bound to be some bad days thrown into the mix. We’ve rounded up a few common gym mishaps that can keep you from getting your sweat on. Read through and let us know if these issues are deal breakers that would make you skip your workout, or if you’d suck it up and power through. [...]

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Hunger is not a spectator sport. Our Super Bowl is emptying of the ingredients necessary to sustain life for millions of hungry seniors. We can’t wait ’til next year. Our time is running out.

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As a policy maker, I have to walk the line between protecting the rights of primarily religious institutions, while also protecting the rights of individuals employed by religiously-affiliated institutions.

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In my 36 years in journalism, I have never believed that you shouldn’t let the facts stand in the way of a good story. But I do believe that the bare facts can make for the best stories.

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Karl Lagerfeld stirs the pot, calls Adele “a little too fat” – Fit Celeb
10 ways to make February fit and fantastic – The Fitnessista
Shoulders, arms, and more: a complete upper body workout – Peanut Butter Fingers
How to become stronger without putting on extra weight – Bicycling
Make this: vegan pumpkin seed guacamole – Healthy Happy Life
How to turn yourself into a morning person – Daily Spark
An in-depth review of the Adidas Adipure minimalist shoe – Fit Bottomed Girls
Learn how to resist a junk food craving once and for all – Self
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NEW YORK — Chris Brown is known pop singer, a slick bedroom crooner and at other times, a Euro-flavored dance singer. But it’s his rapping that has taken his career to new heights.With his hit single “Look at Me Now,” Brown has dominated more than just the R&B territory: The boastful track, which co-stars Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, was Billboard’s No. [...]

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With a 29 percent increase of childhood obesity in neighborhoods without a park or playground, this is an effort that should be applauded beyond KaBOOM!, whose vision is a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America.

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It may have been developed for the Navy SEALs, but you don’t have to be in secret-weapon shape to work out with TRX. The concept of the TRX suspension training is pretty basic: you use two cables on your feet or hands to partially suspend your body and use your own body weight as resistance. [...]

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Valentine’s Day is always a good excuse to heat things up, and there’s always a healthy, fun, and sexy way to celebrate the love-filled day, whether you’re spending the holiday with friends or that special someone!
Girls Night Out: Pole Dancing Class
A pole dancing class is a frisky way for friends to celebrate Valentine’s Day together. [...]

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We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar!
We’ve been thinking a lot about our backsides the past few months here at Fitness, as our team put together part one of our “Body Lab” to help you get a butt that defies gravity (see the February issue for more!). [...]

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* Dozens of states meet deadline to join mortgage deal * Many states won’t comment about their participation * Deal faces another setback after banks balk at NY suit * California angling for more control over relief By Aruna Viswanatha and Karen Freifeld Feb 6 (Reuters) – A proposed mortgage settlement in the works for more than a year will move forward with more than 40 states joining the deal before a Monday deadline, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller said in a statement. [...]

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The campaign has decided to do what we can, consistent with the law, to support Priorities USA in its effort to counter the weight of the GOP Super PAC.

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Presented without commentary, the most absurd, comical, self-serious and/or humorless moments from the pilot episode of "Smash."

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WASHINGTON — A developing Senate plan that would bolster the government’s ability to regulate the computer security of companies that run critical industries is drawing strong opposition from businesses that say it goes too far and security experts who believe it should have even more teeth. [...]

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Whether it’s walking down the Victoria’s Secret catwalk or cheering from the Super Bowl sidelines, Gisele Bundchen always has a healthy glow. While she probably has a few supermodel genes on her side, Gisele leads an active lifestyle that includes a varied fitness routine. [...]

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When future U.S. historians look back on these times, they will most likely write about the resurgence of American imperialism, the death of neoliberal capitalism and the ascendance of the American television drama.

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During Madonna’s Super Bowl halftime show, a performer jumping up and down on what appeared to be a tightrope, had the crowd asking, “Who is that guy that looks like Will Ferrell, and what is he doing?” For anyone involved in rock climbing, you already know that it’s “Sketchy” Andy Lewis, the slackline king. [...]

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While HuffPost Style has been appreciating Harper’s Bazaar’s new look with cover girl Gwyneth Paltrow, we couldn’t help but notice her attitude toward fitness and nutrition. The movie star has restyled herself as a lifestyle and wellness guru with her website, GOOP (often, to mixed reviews), but she has long focused on nutrition — famously following a macrobiotic diet back when Atkins and The Zone were fashionable elsewhere in Hollywood. [...]

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During Madonna’s Super Bowl halftime show, a performer jumping up and down on what appeared to be a tightrope, had the crowd asking, “Who is that guy that looks like Will Ferrell, and what is he doing?” For anyone involved in rock climbing, you already know that it’s “Sketchy” Andy Lewis, the slackline king. [...]

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The secret to a flat belly according to doc Travis Stork: never diet – Prevention
Holding that Warrior 1 helps build willpower off the mat – Yoga Journal
Borrow these seven habits of highly successful snackers – Real Simple
Get the skinny on finding (and using) your fat burning zone – HuffPost Healthy Living
When is the perfect time to work out? – Shape
Donkey kicks truly are a kick in the pants – Peanut Butter Fingers
Fat burning lunches! All under 400 calories a pop – Fitness
Was yoga the secret weapon behind the Giants’ Super Bowl win? – Mind Body Green
Hit it! Boxing boosts self-confidence – Health
Stock options for all your wintry soups – Vegetarian Times
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When it comes to Valentine’s Day, the more personal you are, the better. A thoughtful card (or date) that speaks to your someone-special’s passion wins way more points than a traditional bouquet of red roses or box of chocolates. [...]

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From pounding the pavement running to spending a day in fashionable shoes that lack proper support, feet take a beating. If you’re training for race this Spring and upping your mileage, it pays show your peds some love. You can do some preventive prehab to avoid coming down with a case of plantar fasciitis. [...]

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FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV wanted to know: can exercise help with migraines? She asked an expert and posted the answer in our Fit Community.

Today’s post comes to us from special guest contributor and medical expert Paul Rizzoli, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School:
When you’re prone to migraines you’re forced to think through whether or not something you do will invite a headache into your life. [...]

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It should not come as too much of a surprise that outspoken Giants running back Brandon Jacobs had the most surly reaction on the victorious side of Super Bowl XLVI. After all, this is the same guy who went out of his way to call Jets coach Rex Ryan a “disrespectful bastard” after the Giants won the so-called “Battle of New York” during the regular season. [...]

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INDIANAPOLIS — Robert Kraft stared at the scoreboard, to see if time really had run out.It had.Read More…
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If cats are your favorite cute animal, be sure to check out our slideshow of sleeping cats and submit your own picture.One of the cutest cats around might be Harold, a black and white cat from Washington, D.C., whose owners regularly walk him with a leash.In other animal news, scientists have discovered “supergiant” prawns 4 miles below the surface near New Zealand. [...]

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This week is full of big premieres, major milestones and some Valentine’s Day love. NBC’s “Smash” and ABC’s “The River” both premiere, and AMC’s “The Walking Dead” returns, followed by their new series from Kevin Smith, “Comic Book Men.” For Valentine’s Day, there are plenty of big guest stars popping up on our favorite comedies. [...]

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If 14 seconds of “The Avengers” Super Bowl trailer wasn’t enough to assemble your feelings of expectation and anticipation, perhaps 30 seconds will do the trick! The Super Bowl spot for “The Avengers” has arrived, and features all your favorite stars (including Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye, absent from the teaser for the teaser), lots of explosions, and one pretty impressive heroes’s shot of Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Hawkeye and Black Widow. [...]

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Toned arms never go out of style. If your shoulders have been hidden under a thick, cozy sweater for the last couple of months, it’s time to start prepping them for tank top season. Take 10 minutes to work your biceps and triceps with Andrea Orbeck. She’s trained many Victoria’s Secret models and now she’ll train you in the comfort of your living room. [...]

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When people think of Madonna, usually two things come to mind – music and muscles. The famously fit singer always makes exercise and healthy living a priority, and it shows. Whether she’s entertaining thousands or just being photographed by paparazzi, Madonna’s fit body is always in full view. [...]

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GOP voters in Nevada congregated around the state on Saturday to caucus and play their part in deciding the Republican presidential primary.As expected, Mitt Romney ran away with the contest, leading throughout the day and eventually winning by more than 10 points. The real competition played out between Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul, who jockeyed for the runner-up spot hoping to come away with much-needed delegates. [...]

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Can you guess which celeb was seen leaving dance class with an armful of flowers?

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Gone are the days when the Super Bowl commercials were merely filler between plays on the field. If you need to run to the restroom during the game or have to venture to the pantry for some more snacks, then you’re better off turning away from the television on a first down then during a commercial break. [...]

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LAS VEGAS — Ron Paul looked to have re-energized his presidential campaign and the movement propelling it Saturday with a solid showing in the Nevada caucuses. Early results and preliminary exit polls had Paul, a Texas House Republican with libertarian leanings, running neck-and-neck with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for second place. [...]

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WASHINGTON — The United States’ plan to wind down its combat role in Afghanistan a year earlier than expected relies on shifting responsibility to Special Operations forces that hunt insurgent leaders and train local troops, according to senior Pentagon officials and military officers. [...]

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This week, America’s poor, a group largely neglected by politicians, was front and center in the national conversation. On the one hand, we had President Obama speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast, invoking "the biblical call to care for… those at the margins of our society" and paraphrasing Luke in support of tax hikes on the wealthy (Question: Why would the Good Book have something relevant to say about taxes only now, but not when the president extended tax cuts for those "to whom much is given"?). [...]

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Sharron Angle’s stunning 2010 U.S. Senate race defeat is in the rear-view mirror. With only nine months between now and election day in November, the Tea Party favorite from Nevada is not ruling out another run for office. Angle told the Las Vegas Sun that her “options are open” and that she believes there is still time to jump into the campaign mix this year. [...]

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WINONA, Minn. — A Catholic school in Minnesota has suspended a 9-year-old boy for performing a crotch-grabbing Michael Jackson dance move during a fundraiser.She says principal Pat Bowlin was particularly unhappy with the handful of times the boy, Lenny, reached for his groin area to imitate Jackson’s dancing Thursday night. [...]

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INDIANAPOLIS — Running back Curtis Martin and four linemen were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, along with one senior committee choice.Martin is the fourth-leading rusher in NFL history. He is joined by Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Willie Roaf, Dermontti Dawson, and senior selection Jack Butler. [...]

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A man charged in the brutal rape and strangling of a woman in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood walked out of Cook County Jail Wednesday after his required $75,000 bond was posted, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Michael Giffin, 25, allegedly raped the 26-year-old woman last Saturday after meeting her in a bar, Fox Chicago reports. [...]

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The recent passing of the artist, musician and LA art hero has given a simple photo shoot a grave and life-changing significance.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow said he could one day explore politics “if it’s something I care about.”Tebow said he wouldn’t rule out a potential future run for office during an interview with Dave Feherty — host of the Golf Channel’s “Feherty Live” — that’s set to air 10 p. [...]

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Professional snowboarders have awesome jobs: They spend their days on mountains riding chairlifts and ripping runs down snow-covered hills. Depending on their focus, they might find themselves spending the day in a halfpipe nailing down highly technical tricks or up in the backcountry dropping huge lines for video cameras filming from nearby helicopters. [...]

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Documentary filmmaker Josh Fox and his crew on Wednesday walked into a congressional hearing on hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” a controversial natural gas drilling technique. Fox left in handcuffs, charged with unlawful entry.The meeting of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment was focused on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Dec. [...]

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LAS VEGAS — In the shadow of Henderson’s Green Valley, where the likes of the Waltons chisel vacation homes into the mountains, Mitt Romney held his final Nevada rally before caucuses here Saturday. In the parking lot of a strip mall behind a well-regarded brick-oven-fired pizza joint, the frontrunner closed his campaign with the familiar themes of American weakness and decline that must and can be turned around by Romney. [...]

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Mitt Romney, frontrunner for the Republican nomination, announced he wasn’t too worried about poor people. Maybe it would be fun to see Romney debate Joe Biden, just because nobody would know what to expect from either of them.

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I know first-hand the anguish for both parents and administrators when there’s a child in crisis. If you reach an impasse with the school or find you are being stonewalled, here are some specific steps to inspire action.

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It’s no wonder that "Nikita" showrunner Craig Silverstein has been referring to this episode as "Game Change 2," since "Clean Sweep" managed to realign many allegiances going into the second half of the season.

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Whether you run on a treadmill and glance at the display, or keep track of your run outside with a device, it’s nice to know how many calories you’re burning, especially if weight loss is one of your goals.

Here’s a nifty chart to let you know what your pace and workout time translates to in calories burned. [...]

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The whole country will be tuning in this Sunday to watch the Giants take on the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI, and we can only imagine the type of work that goes into making it to football’s biggest night. But somehow, picturing 320-pound New York Giant’s offensive lineman Kevin Boothe in a downward-facing dog isn’t exactly the type of training that comes to mind. [...]

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My how we love a good, wholesome piece of San Francisco porn.A new video from the tourism bureau showcases our fair city at its finest, bringing viewers along for a three-and-a-half minute adventure through the staples, from a bike ride along the Golden Gate Bridge and a romp through the park to dinner at the finest restaurants and a night out on the town. [...]

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LONDON — Bee Gee star Robin Gibb says he is making a strong recovery and putting on weight after suffering from a serious illness.He told BBC radio on Friday that he feels better than he has in a decade.Read More…
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We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

By Health.com
It’s not just what you eat that can make you more satisfied – it’s how you eat, too. Try these tips to feel fuller longer.

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Drink two eight-ounce glasses (16 ounces total) of water before each meal. [...]

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Commercialization presents a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges to yoga as a discipline and cultural movement in the West. Although the benefits are substantial, the challenges present the risk of yoga becoming formulaic and commodified like so many other mature industries today. [...]

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Take the money out of politics, protect Americans right to vote, and make it easier for more Americans to exercise their Constitutional rights — three issues it’s hard to oppose and can help bolster your credentials as a man of the People, Mr. President.. [...]

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At Nopalito, a Mexican eatery in my neighborhood, every meal starts off with a complimentary bowl of spicy fried chickpeas. This snack is full of heat and crunch and sort of reminds me of spicy wasabi peas or corn nuts. Because I’m addicted to them, I decided that I would try and make a healthier version at home. [...]

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You know the feeling: sore muscles after your workout. If you want to feel better fast, help speed the process along by doing these two things soon after your workout.

Feed them right: Eating or drinking protein soon after your workout will help repair spent muscles. The best postworkout foods are a mix of protein and carbs for energy and repair (a ratio of 4:1 carbs to protein, since carbs help replenish energy stores), so grab a yogurt or drink a chocolate milk. [...]

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Bundle the Beatles, Madonna and Elvis into a cultural exchange time-travelling cabinet. Open its door in Egypt and out will step Umm Kulthum. No, it’s not an exaggeration. That was how much she meant to the Arab world. That is still how much she means.. [...]

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The designers must each approach total strangers, isolate a muse and also, (in what they keep calling an "’All Stars’ Twist!") collect clothing off the backs of anyone who will give it up.

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Happy birthday to Shakira, who turns 35 today! The singer-songwriter has already had a stellar week: on Tuesday she was honored by France as a Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for her contribution to music. Besides her obvious talents, we are celebrating Shakira for her dedication to a healthy lifestyle. [...]

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LOS ANGELES — Five people have been indicted in connection with an alleged human smuggling ring that used non-Spanish-speaking, African-American drivers to shuttle illegal immigrants from the border in a bid to elude detection, authorities said.Maria Lopez-Diaz, 60, of Compton and three others were arrested Thursday on counts related to the transportation of illegal immigrants in special compartments and the trunks of cars, Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement. [...]

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It’s a game of Simon Says when it comes to eating healthy – at least according to research. When eating with others, our food choices tend to be influenced by our dining companion’s selection, to follow the norm. Researchers from Radboud University Nijmegen of the Netherlands studied 70 pairs of young women eating together, and discovered that people have a desire to be socially accepted and accomplish this by going with the flow and copying what they see. [...]

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Tight hips seem to be a common problem for almost everybody – from runners to cyclists, from deskbound bloggers to triathletes. Give this area a little extra love with this sequence of nine hip-opening stretches to increase your flexibility, reduce discomfort, and prevent injury. [...]

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Lasagna is one of those dishes that just puts a smile on people’s faces. It’s hearty and savory and cheesy and sweet all at once. It comes as a complete package, in a cheese-crusted casserole dish, making it basically the quintessential comfort food. And what do we love more than comfort food, particularly during the winter months? Absolutely nothing. [...]

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By Noah Nelson In our review of the Slamdance audience award-winning documentary Getting Up: The Tempt One Story we summarized the film thusly: Tony "Tempt…

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Discovering the Acropolis, seeing the Mona Lisa, walking on the Great Wall and watching the sunrise over the Taj Mahal are all undeniably spectacular travel experiences, yet nothing can compare to encountering the spellbinding magic of meeting Mother Nature’s majestic creatures up close and in person. [...]

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Exercise is a proven way to beat stress, but if you’re more in the mode for relaxation, here are some ways to ensure you stay healthy and stress-free without a bead of sweat.

Eat fresh: Greasy, fried foods may be endorphin-boosting since they’re addictive, but in the end, they’ll only make you feel bloated and tired. [...]

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Buying a yoga mat is like buying a new pair of running sneakers. It takes careful consideration and research to find the right fit. Since there are hundreds to confuse you choose from, narrow down your search by asking these important questions.

How Much Do I Want to Spend?
Your budget is a huge factor in the mat you end up with. [...]

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Michelle Obama holds a world record for jumping jacks and boasts arms worthy of their own workout routine, but that didn’t deter Ellen DeGeneres from challenging the First Lady to a push up contest on national TV.”How many push ups can you do? Because I like to do a push up,” DeGeneres said in a segment of her show, slated to air Thursday. [...]

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Appearing on Egyptian television before concluding a four-day trip in Egypt, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg extolled the virtues of the U.S. Constitution but urged Egyptians to look to other countries’ newer constitutions for guidance as they craft their own in the coming months. [...]

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Angelo Dundee, the brilliant motivator who worked the corner for Muhammad Ali in his greatest fights and willed Sugar Ray Leonard to victory in his biggest bout, died Wednesday in Tampa, Fla. He was 90.The genial Dundee was best known for being in Ali’s corner for almost his entire career, but those in boxing also knew him as an ambassador for boxing and a figure of integrity in a sport that often lacked it. [...]

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There comes a time during just about every general election cycle when a faction of progressive Democratic voters begin to harrumph and gripe about the two party system. Specifically, the following remark jumps back into popular discourse: "we’re choosing between the lesser of two evils. [...]

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You splurged on $70 capris, but since they make such a difference in the way you feel during workouts, you’ll never go back to cheapo clothes again. Because you’ve shelled out a lot of dough for these items, it’s best to know how to take care of your workout clothes so they’ll last. [...]

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Reader FitFabCities has a simple 15-minute workout for you - no equipment needed! She shared it with us in our FitSugar Community.

This printable workout gives you total-body toning plus cardio and it’s as easy as 5-4-3-2-1! The whole thing is only 15 minutes long so it’s perfect to squeeze into a busy day. [...]

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Michelle Obama has some killer arms, but her cut upper body didn’t deter Ellen DeGeneres from challenging the first lady to a push-up duel. Watch as these two strong ladies battle it out with our fave upper-body move, the classic push-up. So . . . how many push-ups can you do? Tell us in the comments section below. [...]

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As our lives become ever more entwined with technology, is it time to consider a law that would fine people for distracted walking?

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If you’d rather skip a run than hit the treadmill, then there’s no doubt you’re continuing with your outdoor runs even through this brisk and snowy Winter weather. That doesn’t mean you’re not dealing with some discomfort along the way. I’ve given you some tips on how to beat burning lungs, but if it’s your feet that are bothering you, here are some ways to avoid numb toes. [...]

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If you’ve been on the weight loss path since the start of the New Year, but you’re not seeing the results you’re after, it’s time for a weight-loss makeover. You need to change how you think and come to some important realizations about diet and exercise in order to see your bathroom scale budge. [...]

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Don Cornelius, the host and creator of the iconic dance show “Soul Train,” was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in his home on Wednesday morning. The women of “The View” (weekdays on ABC) reacted to the sad news on Wednesday’s show, and remembered the cultural impact that “Soul Train” had in the 1970s. [...]

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With Sundance just wrapped, the center of the film festival universe has shifted to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which is in the midst of annual star-studded event this week.

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Working out is beneficial for so many reasons, but an active body is one that can be more prone to injuries. Every exercise has its own risks if you don’t perform it correctly, but these five common mistakes can happen in a wide variety of moves. [...]

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Wedding style inspiration from Beyoncé, Britney, and more!
Video: go behind the scenes of Vanity Fair’s gorgeous Hollywood Issue!
Game on: healthy Super Bowl chili recipes
Get your craft on! Fun Valentine’s Day projects for tiny tots
How well do you know your Fashion Week catwalkers?
Try an Italian dish for your next cozy Winter meal
Video: Find out why you’ll fall in love with facial oils
Kristen Stewart dons a ballgown for her chicest shoot yet
Turn your home storage into fine design
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5 ideas to increase your income this year
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Stock up on Winter Kate must haves before they disappear!
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Well, January went by quickly, didn’t it? With February here, we’re picking gear that’ll keep us on track with all of the healthy resolutions we made last month. We’ve got new gear to motivate us to get our butts into the gym but still keep us warm during those chilly outdoor workouts. [...]

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OAKLAND, Calif. — A 15-year-old boy was charged as an adult Tuesday with two counts of murder in the strangling of his adoptive parents – a jail psychologist and a clinic physician’s assistant whose bodies were found stuffed in the trunk of the family car.Moses Kamin appeared in Superior Court for an arraignment that was continued to Wednesday, when he’s expected to be assigned a lawyer. [...]

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It was a successful first season for “Celebrity Wife Swap” (Tue., 9 p.m. EST on ABC), which wrapped its inaugural run by swapping the wives of Antonio Sabato Jr. and Mick Foley. Sabato’s fiancee Cheryl immediately brought some structure into the Foley household, as well as accountability for the family. [...]

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Jenelle’s lawyer got two of her three charges dropped; but she can’t do drugs for a year! She’s pretty blunt (heh) about how this makes her feel. If she can’t light up when she marijuwants to, she gets "anxiety-ridden."

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The day of love is almost here, and besides exchanging Valentine’s Day cards and romantic glances, this is a huge day of sweets. We’re talking boxes of chocolate, heart-shaped sugar cookies, and other decadent treasures. You should definitely enjoy some bites of your favorite desserts, but before you do, find out how many calories those little bites will run you. [...]

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By Peter H. Stone, iWatch NewsSuper PAC American Crossroads and its sister organization raised more than $51 million last year with more than 60…

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Love it or hate it, a major plus to sweating it out on the elliptical is that you can work your body in a variety of ways using this machine. Pedaling forward works your quads while going backward targets the hamstrings and booty. Focus on pushing the handles gets your chest, and pulling them focuses the work in your upper back. [...]

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Heidi Klum has been in our thoughts lately, and we can’t help but think of all the ways she continues to inspire. This working mother of four always manages to look radiant and fit, and her positive disposition is infectious. [...]

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Mario Lopez has been a busy guy since charming us with his dimples on Saved by the Bell! We caught up with him to get his secrets on staying fit between hosting Extra and his newest role, dad to daughter Gia.

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We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar!
Awards season is in full swing, and we can’t help but wonder how these celebs manage to look so good. And what’s a girl without access to expensive Hollywood trainers and stylists to do? We caught up with actress, model, and former wrestler Stacy Keibler (who looked stunning on the arm of boyfriend George Clooney at the SAG Awards!) to learn about the new game she uses at home to keep her svelte figure looking fabulous for the red carpet. [...]

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If President Obama absolutely killed Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” Mitt Romney has apparently responded by just plain murdering a patriotic standard.The Republican candidate was caught on camera last night at a Florida campaign rally warbling “America the Beautiful,” and the performance was so bad that CNN host Piers Morgan jokes, “I think this could be an actual issue. [...]

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Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is feeling the momentum going into Florida’s primary election.The latest polls show Romney running ahead of rival candidate Newt Gingrich by a comfortable margin. HuffPost’s Mark Blumenthal reports:Read More…
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Fear not, worried fans: Shep Smith has admitted he’s too skinny.The Fox News star’s appearance has suddenly become a hot topic. After HuffPost wrote about Smith’s rapturous recap of a lunch he’d had at the White House, many commenters on the site and elsewhere pointed out his rather gaunt appearance in distressed tones. [...]

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FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV wanted to know: are all those claims about creating longer and leaner muscles through exercise true? She asked an expert and posted the answer in our Fit Community.

You’ve probably heard it numerous times before – a workout that promises to give you longer, leaner muscles (we’ve often heard this said about PIlates or ballet-based training methods) . [...]

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Red-carpet fashion and beauty coverage:

Video: Angelina Jolie leads the black and white beauties at the SAG Awards!
Designer rundown: find out who wore what
Poll: who was the best dressed at the SAG Awards?
Trend report: rainbow bright hues, chic whites, and daring dark gowns
Re-create your favorite SAG Awards hair and makeup looks!
Learn the drugstore secret to Sofia Vergara’s perfect pout

Catch up on other fun moments you may have missed:

Octavia, Betty, Jean, and more – see the entire list of SAG Award winners!
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See all the loved-up couples on the red carpet
Video: is Uggie the dog taking a page from Brad Pitt’s playbook?
Our favorite candid photos inside the SAG Awards
See the touching speeches, A-list presenters, and star-studded SAG audience
Brad and Angelina cuddle and laugh – see their cutest SAG PDA moments!
350+ pictures from the red carpet, show, press room, parties, and much more!
Guess the celebrity body at the SAG Awards!
Take a cue from Viola Davis’s gorgeous gown for your home decor
Video: watch our SAG Awards breakdown – the night’s best fashion, the biggest winners, and drinking games!
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This week’s milestone episode of "Gossip Girl" finally recaptured the confident plotting and razor sharp shocks of its first two seasons. "G.G." honored the 99 episodes that preceded it while setting the board for some intriguing new plot moves.. [...]

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In Humor Abuse, Lorenzo Pisoni walks us through the early years in the life of a boy born to entertain. Itʼs a clownʼs story, where tears predictably mix with the greasepaint.

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Coaches, in a misguided attempt to motivate your child to run faster, be more alert, more aggressive, or even more involved may use harsh tactics.

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He helped Heidi Klum bounce back post baby, and now David Kirsch is here to help you revamp your exercise routine. He created this fun and challenging workout to help FitSugar readers stay on track through the Winter months! Tone your entire bod with these moves while burning some serious calories. [...]

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The theme of last night’s SAG Awards seemed to be strapless and backless! Hollywood’s leading actresses showed off sexy shoulders, sculpted arms, and defined backs. Can you guess which fit celeb’s upper bodies these are? Take our quiz and find out!
Question 1 of 5Which SAG nominee showed off her shapely arms?

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Got a success story of your own? Send it to us at success.stories@huffingtonpost.com and you could be featured on the site!Name: Mark D. RuckerAge: 43Read More…
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On “Breaking Bad,” Bryan Cranston plays Walter White, a man who’s transformed from a high school chemistry teacher into a meth-dealing criminal mastermind over the course of four heart-pounding seasons. But in the season finale of the Sundance Channel’s “The Mortified Sessions,” Cranston reveals that he almost took a very different career path with the LAPD. [...]

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Nowhere can the impact of the Occupy insurgency be better seen than in the fumbling efforts of Romney’s GOP rivals to capture the new anti-corporate sentiment. They’re finding that it’s a difficult tightrope to walk.

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Yoga classes aren’t meant to be huge calorie-burners – increasing strength and flexibility and acquiring a sense of calmness and bliss, these are more the focus when moving through postures. You still burn calories, though, and with these tips, you can burn more the next time you hop on your mat. [...]

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Not all body fat is created equal, at least according to two new studies reported by the New York Times last week. One study found that brown fat burns calories “like a furnace” when you’re cold, and another found that regular white fat can be converted into calorie-burning brown fat while you exercise. [...]

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We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar!

You don’t have to go on a deprivation diet or spend hours exercising to ward off disease and be your healthiest self! Instead, try these supersimple tips
By the editors of Prevention
Staying healthy can feel like so much, well, work (think: logging hours at the gym and whipping up nutritious meals from scratch). [...]

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You know America still cares way too much about LeBron James when the fact that he biked to work nearly overshadowed a dunk in which he JUMPED OVER JOHN LUCAS’ HEAD. But faced with the same problem as every Miamian on Sunday — street closures from the ING Miami Marathon — ‘Bron pedaled from his home in Coral Gables on a custom ‘King James’ bike, leaving drivers gaping and setting off a Twitter to-do. [...]

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Cardio is great for burning calories, but it can also help give you a shapely tush. Don’t miss out on the potential to pull double duty in your workout.

Running: Hills are a great for building cardio endurance and toning your backside. Running on an incline targets the glutes and the hamstrings, so be sure to add hills to your outdoor runs. [...]

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HONOLULU — Brandon Marshall caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl-record four touchdowns, and the AFC used a second-half surge to beat the NFC 59-41 on Sunday.The Miami Dolphins wide receiver had a touchdown catch in each quarter, including an early 74-yarder and a 3-yarder in the fourth, in a game filled with highlight-reel catches. [...]

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Lace jumpsuits, as we have seen, are a tricky thing. They can be a gorgeous, bold, feminine fashion statement… or they can be an unflattering train wreck. (Camo jumpsuits, on the other hand? Never OK.)So we were taken aback when Rose Byrne braved the SAG Awards red carpet in a white lace version. [...]

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Many U.S. readers might easily take this Iranophobic article at face value, forgetting the absurd premises underlying all arguments that Israel "must" attack Iran.

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It’s a big TV event week as February sweeps gets into full swing.On Monday, “Gossip Girl” celebrates 100 episodes with a big song-and-dance number. Tuesday sees the return of Sarah Michelle Gellar’s CW drama “Ringer” and “Glee” pays tribute to Michael Jackson. On Wednesday, the contestants on “Face Off” are tasked with creating villains based on specific phobias. [...]

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The good news is that there are lots of Winter sports to take advantage of all the snow, but the bad news is that all the cold may force you to move your normal workout routine inside. If you absolutely loathe an indoor workout, try one of these five workouts – you’ll think you’re deep in the outdoors!

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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — There was a time not long ago when a climb to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome was a solitary trek attempted by only the most daring adventurers.Over the past decade, however, the route has been inundated with up to 1,200 nature lovers a day seeking to experience the iconic mountain that is stamped on the California quarter, stitched on a line of outdoor clothing and painted on the side of the park’s vehicles. [...]

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Exercising with a buddy definitely has its perks, but when it comes to most of my workouts, I prefer to exercise alone. Here are some reasons it’s sometimes better to sweat it out solo.

You can work out whenever you want and when it best fits your schedule. Plus you never have to deal with someone being late. [...]

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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, straining to inject herself into the 2012 Republican primary, accused Newt Gingrich’s critics of imitating the former communist dictator of the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin.Palin, in a post on her Facebook page that was emailed to reporters by an aide, defended Gingrich against those who said this week that he criticized Ronald Reagan, siding decisively with Gingrich against Romney in the debate this week over who was a Reagan supporter. [...]

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PARK CITY, Utah — A mythical film starring an 8-year-old girl and a documentary about the war on drugs took top honors at the Sundance Film Festival.”Beasts of the Southern Wild” won the grand jury prize in the U.S. dramatic competition, and “The House I Live In” won the same honor in the U. [...]

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About 25,000 runners will take to the streets of Miami and Miami Beach this Sunday for the ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. The race starts and ends in downtown Miami and after running for hours, there are going to be some mighty hungry athletes prowling the streets in search of something good to eat. [...]

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Sipping on a hot cup of coffee in the morning is one of my simple pleasures. Not only does it offer some “me time,” but I love the rich flavor, and the fact that it gives me an extra pep in my step. Millions of people drink coffee for the exact same reasons, but what they may not know is that drinking joe helps relieve muscle pain as well as improves memory and that it may help prevent skin cancer while also decreasing the risk of liver cancer. [...]

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Can you guess which celeb looks like she’s ready to hit the treadmill?

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CROFTON, Md. — Maryland State Police say four people have died after a driver apparently went the wrong way on Route 50 in Anne Arundel County and collided with another car.Police say the crash happened at around 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Route 50 near Davidsonville Road, which is between the Capital Beltway and Annapolis. [...]

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This boxer puppy was quick to make friends with some curious cows as he took a walk through a field. In this video posted in 2010, the excited pup quickly submits to the herd of at least 10 cows vying to check who and what had come to pay them a visit. According to The Telegraph, Lucy the dog is six months old in the video. [...]

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Walk to the back of any Newt Gingrich campaign event in Florida and you’re likely to run into a few members of the U.S. House who are decidedly not backing the former speaker. In fact, they’re all surrogates for Mitt Romney. Reps. Charlie Bass (R-N.H.), Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif. [...]

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Jerell is into Mondo’s dress. Wait? A designer has something positive to say about another? How nice and novel! He thinks it really embodies the fruit, but in a "modern abstract way."

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WASHINGTON — The pitch from the Republican presidential contenders to voters sounds a lot like the children’s game of follow the leader.When Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich aren’t puffing up their own leadership credentials, they’re running down the leadership skills of one another and of President Barack Obama. [...]

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There may be fewer cases of the flu than normal this year, but that doesn’t mean that a lot of us aren’t getting sick. And feeling run-down can throw a wrench in our workout plans, not to mention keep you up all night.

If you’ve been battling sickness, feeling exhausted, or just too busy, your sleep and exercise routines have both probably taken a beating. [...]

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SAN FRANCISCO — State regulators plan to fine Pacific Gas & Electric Co. $16.8 million for failing to perform gas leak surveys in the wake of a deadly pipeline explosion in a San Francisco suburb in 2010.The California Public Utilities Commission announced the fine Friday, as part of a new citation program that gives its staff oversight muscle to fine natural gas companies for safety problems spotted on their lines. [...]

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Although foreign policy has not been a top issue during this presidential cycle, Americans must be wary of the prominent isolationist and neoconservative strains in the GOP. The future of American power is at stake.

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Every year you read articles about Sundance that proclaim how terrible and commercial it is, that no one seems to care and it’s not about the movies anymore. Sundance 2012 wasn’t like that! 

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Representation of the collective diaspora has always been thwarted by our need to classify films according to races other than white. Still, while labels can be debilitating, they can also be manipulated.

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One of the many unjust results of a state legal system that refuses to recognize and validate a same-sex marriage or civil union is the absence of a binding structure and system for dissolving a fractured same-sex couple.

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There is only one abortion clinic in North Dakota, and state lawmakers passed a bill last summer that would effectively ban medication abortions across the state.After the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a challenge, seeking to overturn the measure, a judge in July issued a temporary restraining order against the law. [...]

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Smart tools and sweet gear help keep the pieces of a healthy lifestyle intact. From what you put on your plate to the quality of your sleep, we’ve rounded up our favorite things that help staying on the healthy path more manageable. [...]

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Indoor cycling is all the rage these days, but we know that setting up a stationary bike can be intimidating. Since the proper fit makes the workout so much better – and prevents injury – we tapped endurance rider Audry Adler to give us the skinny on adjusting a bike. Watch and learn! Then head to cardio cycling early to set up your bike just right and then get your sweat on. [...]

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As anyone who has sweated and wheezed their way through a treadmill run (only to find you’ve burned fewer calories than you’d eaten at lunch) knows: the health benefits of working out aren’t always a simple formula of calories in, calories out. We’ve long known that exercise isn’t just good for our waistlines — it reduces our risk of heart disease, diabetes and dementia, increases stamina, and improves sleep and focus. [...]

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Aziz Ansari’s “Parks and Recreation” character Tom Haverford is always looking to jump on the hottest trends in fashion. So who better than Haverford to channel what may be the coolest and most instantly iconic movie character of the year?In Thursday night’s episode of “Parks and Rec,” Leslie Knope’s campaign team hosts a bowling fundraiser to connect with the working-class voters of Pawnee. [...]

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“It’s time to take it down a notch. Wind down from the work week (and the Yoga Challenge, which ends Sunday!) with this calming series.When our partner Yoga Journal put out the call for their 21-Day Yoga Challenge, we knew we wanted to be a part of it. Over the course of three weeks, we’re going to learn to incorporate a daily practice of breathing, meditation and vegetarian eating to our busy lives. [...]

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Just one bad decision – like quieting your rumbling stomach with greasy takeout – can undo a day of healthy eating. If you’ve been sabotaging your diet because of unhealthy dinner decisions, use these tips to cook a healthy meal without sacrificing time.

Double the amount: Week already looking full? Make extra servings the next time you cook so you can have healthy leftovers for the rest of the week. [...]

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Kettlebell fans love the heavy round-shaped weights for a reason – kettlebell exercises combine cardio and strength training together for a time-saving calorie burn. The amount of calories you can burn using kettlebells can be amazingly high: a study by the American Council on Exercise found that the average person burns 272 calories in 20 minutes when doing kettlebell exercises. [...]

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One way to shake up a humdrum fitness routine is by going outside the box - way outside. (And I’m not talking about hitting the treadmill after a stint on the elliptical.) Push yourself to the limit with a workout that tests both your fears and physicality. [...]

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In extreme sports, the line between incredible and dangerous is extremely thin. This was certainly the case during a scary moment on Thursday night for freestyle snowmobiler Colten Moore at the Winter X Games. During his semifinal run in the freestyle championships, Moore lost the handle of his snowmobile in the middle of a 120-foot jump. [...]

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Food Network, a channel usually reserved for celebrity chefs and cooking how-to’s, is launching a new reality show tonight, promising to makeover pro-cooks whose love for food is making them vastly unhealthy. SELF caught up with Melba Wilson, star of tonight’s premier Fat Chef episode, to talk about what big changes led to her successful slim down. [...]

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Aubrey Plaza was at the Sundance Film Festival to promote her new sci-fi romance, “Safety Not Guaranteed,” but she also spent some time talking about her role in the upcoming comedy “A Glimpse Inside The Mind Of Charles Swan III.”"It’s pretty delicious,” she said of the comedy, directed by Roman Coppola, about a man who experiences fever dreams of past relationships as he goes through an emotional breakdown and tries to turn his life around. [...]

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I feel as though I carved a solid four days of films out of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, concluding with a final day that…

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Eating a healthy, balanced diet should be top on your list, especially if you’re looking to lose some weight. You know you should avoid processed foods, but some of nature’s whole foods, although pure and untainted, are so high in calories that eating too much can cause you to gain weight. [...]

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Indulgences can get the best of us at any turn. Whether it’s a co-worker’s plate of cookies or a strong desire to skip a workout in favor of happy hour, it can be hard to stick with a routine when you notice temptations left and right. We recently spoke with celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson, the man behind some of the curviest bodies in Hollywood, who offered these tips on how to get a grip when we’re craving unhealthy food or have skipped a workout. [...]

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by Murray WeissMANHATTAN — The woman who accused Greg Kelly of raping her also claims she became pregnant as a result of the alleged sexual assault, sources told DNAinfo.Kelly, a local TV news anchor and son of NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, is being investigated by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office after the woman walked into the 13th Precinct Tuesday night and claimed he raped her in her law office near South Street Seaport. [...]

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Against four Democratic challengers in a recall election, Gov. Scott Walker leads by anywhere from 6 to 10 percentage points, according to a new poll released this week.The first in a series of polls by the Marquette University Law School asked registered voters whom they would vote for in head-to-head matchups between the challengers and Walker. [...]

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Pigeon is easily one of my top 10 favorite yoga poses, but my husband can’t stand it – his tight hips scream to get out of pose. Here’s a list of challenging yoga poses that people either love or hate. From backbends to inversions, tell us which ones you love, or love to skip. [...]

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