Need an easy brunch to whip up on Super Bowl Sunday? Try this egg recipe from AllieNic. She posted it in the Healthy Recipes community group.

Ingredients:

12 slices of ham (free of preservatives)
12 eggs
Salt, pepper, and paprika
Line a muffin tin with slices of ham. Crack an egg into each muffin spot, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. [...]

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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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Difficulty sleeping can make the night long and the following day feel even longer. Ads for prescription sleeping pills run frequently on late-night TV, bu adopting healthy sleep habits can be as effective as medication, with no side effects. [...]

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With Super Bowl Sunday this weekend, I’m sure you’re planning on washing down your bowl of chili with a cold one. I sometimes call beer “liquid bread” because of all the carbs, so it’s good to know that not all beers are created equally, especially when it comes to calories. [...]

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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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Every Friday afternoon, HuffPost Food rounds up some of the best food articles of the week. Start your weekend off with some quality food writing, and hopefully quality food as well! Think we missed something great? Let us know.The Telegraph, Alain Ducasse’s Favourite Paris HauntsSuivre M. [...]

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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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A serving of wings equals 40 minutes of jumping jacks! Ouch! – Fab Fit Fun
Easy, quick, and healthy: 10 tasty dips for game day – Real Simple
Winners and losers: learn the best beer for your waistline – Shape
Score! Dig this low-calorie onion dip – Prevention
20 game day diet-friendly appetizers, FTW – Self
Give your wings a health upgrade and decrease your calories – Fit Bottomed Girls
Nutritious and delicious Super Bowl party food; it’s a win-win – Daily Spark
More ways to make your buffalo wings better for you – Blisstree
Be sure to pick the top dog for your game day eats – Health
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Depending on how active you are and how much you weigh, a woman needs about 60 to 100 grams of protein a day, which is a pretty hefty amount. Protein helps build lean muscle and can also help with weight loss, so it’s important to get enough each day. [...]

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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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Video: snack on kale chips for Super Bowl Sunday
Valentine’s Day gifts for geeks
Funniest food-filled Super Bowl ads
How to determine if you can live on one income
Ten funniest Super Bowl animal ads
Sneak peek at Zara’s floral Spring collection
Video: Catch fire with The Hunger Games nail polish collection
Hot football players in their finest
White nurseries that are anything but boring
Heart accents for your home
More new pictures from The Hunger Games
See William and Kate on vacation in Mustique!
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Whether you’re following the Paleo diet or just looking for a treat that is grain- and sugar-free, you’ll love this cocoa cake recipe from reader pure2raw. They posted it in the Healthy Recipes community group.

Looking for the easiest cake ever to make? Check out our grain- and sugar-free cocoa cherry cakes! It only requires a few ingredients, too. [...]

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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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It used to be that dinner just wasn’t dinner unless a piece of meat was involved. But for a growing number of Americans — including many celebrities — this no longer holds true. Take this month’s SELF cover girl, Kristen Bell, who ditched meat out of her love for animals when she was only 11 years old. [...]

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Want to look like a star? Have what they’re having! Every week, we’ll tell you what healthy meals help our favorite stars power through their day. This week, we talked to reporter Sandra Smith, who can be seen on the Fox Business Network.

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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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One of the best things about the Super Bowl? The endless spread of dips, of course. But even if you know what dips to avoid (see which healthy dips make the grade here), you could be shoveling in more calories than you think depending on the type of dippable food you choose. [...]

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama attends the National Prayer Breakfast this morning in Washington, along with the first lady and Vice President Joe Biden.Obama will give remarks at an event that every president has gone to since Dwight Eisenhower in the 1950s. It’s hosted by members of the House and Senate who meet every week for prayer at the Capitol. [...]

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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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On my next visit to Shanghai I might just venture down The Bund to see what else it has to offer, but truth be told, I would be perfectly content repeating my visit to Les Suites Orient.

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Over the past year, I’ve learned that my calorie-free drink of choice, may be doing more harm than I thought. And so I drank my last diet soda on New Year’s Eve 2011

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Steel yourselves, steak fans: your dinner is about to get a lot more expensive.The price of beef has hit an all-time high in each of the last four months. Experts expect cattle prices to rise even more throughout 2012 — and, if conditions don’t improve — beyond. The cause is what Mark Miller, of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, called a “perfect storm of elements” that show the convolutions of the global economy as effectively as any PowerPoint on the European debt crisis. [...]

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Buzz can’t wait for Wanderlust, Smash, and the Oscars
Yum can’t resist cinnamon lollipops and chocolate hearts
Bella’s sold on plump lips and flawless faces
Tres’s diving into Mad Women and Going Solo
Lil’s loving Valentine’s Day treats, toys, and onesies
Fab’s picking up transitional pieces, neon jewelry, and colorblock clutches
Casa’s getting inspired by bold colors and creative displays
Savvy’s saving presidents and adjusting their budget
Fit’s testing out cherry juice and colorful gear
Geek’s wild about heart covered iPhone cases

Photos courtesy of Universal Pictures, ABC, Inc. [...]

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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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Ann Coulter offered a surprising defense of Mitt Romney’s Massachusetts health care law — affectionately dubbed ‘Romneycare’ — on Wednesday. In a blog post featured on her website, entitled “Three Cheers For Romneycare!”, she explains, “If only the Democrats had decided to socialize the food industry or housing, Romneycare would probably still be viewed as a massive triumph for conservative free-market principles — as it was at the time. [...]

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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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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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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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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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Volunteers in Southern Nevada willingly lived for a week on a budget of $4.06 a day, for food — the average daily benefit for a single person on food stamps.

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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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Who said Super Bowl food can’t be vegan? See how this super easy dish is prepared in The Good Day Cafe.

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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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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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According to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, sugar is as dangerous as alcohol and tobacco. And just like other legal vices, they think regulators should put restrictions on its sale and availability by taxing any processed foods that have added sugar, including soda, some juices, chocolate milk, and sugared cereal, as well as proposing age limits when it comes to buying sugary foods. [...]

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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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America’s obesity epidemic isn’t improving because the information about how to reverse it didn’t lead to motivation. The government can jiggle the food pyramid, but that won’t matter as long as Americans haven’t stepped on to the pyramid in the first place.. [...]

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Food Informants is a week-in-the-life series profiling fascinating people in the food world. We hope it will give you a first-hand look at the many different corners of the food industry. Know someone who would make a great Food Informant? Tell us why. [...]

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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
Recap the best and worst of January entertainment
5 ideas to increase your income this year
Super Bowl bites for your four-legged friends
32 cases to spice up your iPhone’s routine
Stock up on Winter Kate must haves before they disappear!
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Super Bowl Sunday is days away, and for those of us less interested in the game, there’s still one reason to participate: the food. For this Giants-Patriots showdown, we’ve taken the focus away from the field and onto iconic dishes from each team’s hometown. [...]

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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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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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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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BURBANK, Calif. — Jay ate the veggies.First lady Michelle Obama cajoled Jay Leno into nibbling on apples, sweet potato fries and a pizza made with eggplant, green peppers and zucchini on the “Tonight Show,” breaking his long-held aversion for all-things-healthy in his diet. [...]

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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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Health hazards of hair straightening: Brazilian Blowout contains carcinogens – Blisstree
Go crazy and try the Insanity Workout for free! – Self
10 easy ways to get cooking with kale. It’s a superfood! – Real Simple
Could a club drug be the new cure for depression? – The Stir
Three natural ways to soothe your sore throat – Prevention
Trying to diet? Try skipping the food boards on Pinterest – Fit Bottomed Girls
A full-body workout for you. [...]

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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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Are you getting the best sleep possible? If you just answered a bleary-eyed “No,” chances are your sleep patterns need a makeover. Find out three ways to revamp your sleep and wake up rested.

Limit distractions: Light emanating from your TV or iPad before you go to bed, noisy neighbors, or a never-ending stream of cars outside your window can all take away from quality sleep. [...]

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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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By Stephen Warner "Free sex! Get your free sex on campus!" I shouted these simple words across Georgia Southern’s campus. Some students looked at me…

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It’s no wonder that chili is a Super Bowl staple: this one-pot meal is easy to cook, serve, and clean up. And there’s a chili for just about anyone because of all the recipe variations. Planning on a game-day celebration? Make one of these 10 healthy chili recipes to keep guests full throughout the day. [...]

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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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by guest blogger Alberto Gonzalez, founder and CEO of GustOrganics I love talking to people about food. And these days at my restaurant, I inevitably…

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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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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!
Buzz in: do you agree with the SAG Award winners?
George, Alec, Kevin, and Brad – SAG hotties then and now
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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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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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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Even though we’re still in Winter mode, you deserve to do your body good with hearty recipes that won’t break the calorie bank. It’s time to give those buttons and shiitakes another chance. Learn more about the nutritional properties of mushrooms and try out these five savory, rich mushroom recipes that are sure to make you change your mind about them for good. [...]

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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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Super Bowl parties, whether you’re a football fan or not, are a great way to socialize with friends over food and drinks, but that doesn’t mean you have to disregard any of your healthy eating goals this weekend. If you’re going to a Super Bowl party on Sunday, read on for five ways to keep it healthy during all the fun. [...]

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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?

Julie Bowen

Kyra Sedgwick

Kate Winslet

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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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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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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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If you juice regularly, you’ve probably wondered what to do with leftover fruit and vegetable pulp. First rule: never throw the pulp away! Composting is a great way to utilize it, but all that fruit and veggie goodness is an easy way to add fiber and moisture in dishes. [...]

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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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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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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
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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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Date night! Kendra Wilkinson and husband Hank Baskett stepped out for a laid-back dinner together at Mediterraneo, a restaurant in L.A.’s Westlake Village neighborhood.Read More…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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On Wednesday, a group of 65 corporate executives and social entrepreneurs came together in a private interactive session at Davos. Most social enterprises already collaborate…

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Scott Air Force Base in Illinois will be holding its annual National Prayer Breakfast. The guest speaker this year will be Esther Jungreis, a Holocaust survivor who founded the international Hineni movement in 1973 to discourage intermarriage and Jewish participation in cults. [...]

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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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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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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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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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Nuts are one of the best foods you can nosh on because they’re full of healthy fats, contain protein and fiber to fill you up, are cholesterol-free, and they’re a great snack you can easily pack with you wherever you go. A serving size of nuts is one ounce, which is about a handful. [...]

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Grocery shopping. It’s something we all do, but it helps to have a strategy in place before hitting the aisles to ensure you’re making the best decisions for yourself. Watch this video and learn how best to navigate your local grocery for the healthiest purchases.
There are only a few days left to enter our Get Fit For 2012 giveaways with prizes to jump-start your January: a year’s worth of sneakers from Asics, a $500 gift card for Under Armour, a new food processor from Magimix, and KIND snacks for a year!. [...]

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

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Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain endorsed Newt Gingrich on Saturday night in an attempt to reignite Gingrich’s flagging momentum in Florida ahead of Tuesday’s primary vote.”I hereby officially and enthusiastically endorse Newt Gingrich for president of the United States,” Cain said, after appearing as a “surprise guest” at a Lincoln Day Dinner held by the Palm Beach County Republican Party. [...]

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is attending the Alfalfa Club dinner, an annual black-tie event of the capital’s political and business leaders. It is the second club dinner the president is addressing in four years.Obama is at the dinner at a hotel near the White House with his wife, Michelle. [...]

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Speaking to a Lincoln Day Dinner in West Palm Beach for the Palm Beach County GOP, Rep. Allen West (R-Fla) fired off a humdinger of a line that within minutes drew recriminations from Democrats on Twitter. “We need to let President Obama, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, (audience boos) and my dear friend the chairman of the Democrat National Committee, we need to let them know that Florida ain’t on the table,” West said. [...]

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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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LIMA, Peru — A fire swept through a private rehabilitation center for addicts in Peru’s capital on Saturday, killing at least 26 people and injuring 10 as firefighters punched holes through walls to rescue residents trapped inside.One resident of the “Christ is Love” center for drug and alcohol addicts in Lima’s eastern Zarate district said he was eating breakfast at 9 a. [...]

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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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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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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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We all could use a little extra fiber in our diets, since it’s recommended that women eat between 25 and 30 grams a day. Not only does fiber keep you regular, but it can also help lower your cholesterol and prevent heart disease and certain cancers. [...]

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Want to look like a star? Have what they’re having! Every week, we’ll tell you what healthy meals help our favorite stars power through their day. This week, we talked to actress Ellen Hollman, who’s currently starring in STARZ channel’s newest show, Spartacus: Vengeance.  . [...]

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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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Upgrade your French toast to fight belly fat – Prevention
Fill up with fiber and cook with these ingredients – Real Simple
You can detox with food, and here’s 50 recipes to help – Self
Treat yourself right and ditch the fad diets for weight loss – Huff Po
Hummus might be healthy, but here’s why to skip it pre-workout – Shape
Robert Pattinson enables Kristen’s potato-chip cravings – does your man? – The Stir
Fix your cheese fixation with these cheesy nibbles for under 80 calories – Health
Say hello to hemp and the many ways to put it on your plate – Fitnessista
The flip side of anti-obesity campaigns: they might cause eating disorders – Blisstree
Stuck on the road? The healthiest fast-food options out there – Fab Fit Fun
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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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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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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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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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Dairy products aren’t the only choices when it comes to high-protein snacks. If you’re eating a diet minus milk, or you just want a low-cal snack that’s high in protein, check out these 150-calorie snacks that don’t contain a drop of dairy.

One serving of spicy roasted chickpeas (one fourth of this recipe: 134 calories, 5. [...]

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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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Are you one of the women who lies about her diet hundreds of times per year? – Newser
Stop bloody noses with bacon (seriously!) – The Frisky
Because time is a commodity: quick breakfast ideas – Real Simple
Reasons people ignore their doctor’s advice – Shape
Who needs meatballs? Try this tempeh bolognese instead – Vegetarian Times
Get moving with a challenging leg workout: 100 squats? No problem! – Peanut Butter Fingers
Yet another reason chocolate is good for you – HuffPost Lifestyle UK
What every woman can learn from Demi Moore’s breakdown – The Stir
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Though they tried their best, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield couldn’t avoid running into the paparazzi as they arrived at JFK Airport Wednesday afternoon in New York.Read More…
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MOSCOW — Russia’s space agency says an unmanned cargo ship carrying 2.6 tons of supplies and equipment has lifted off for the International Space Station.Roskosmos says the Progress M-14M blasted off early Thursday from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan atop a Soyuz-U booster rocket. [...]

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Running: it’s one of the most popular forms of cardio around, but there are a few common misconceptions about it that we’d like to dispel. Shedding some light on these myths could help improve your training, shopping for sneakers, and tackling speed work. [...]

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Glenn Close, Viola Davis, Rooney Mara, Meryl Streep, and Michelle Williams are the nominees for best actress at this year’s Oscars. It’s standard to wonder who will win or what they’ll be wearing, but we’re curious about how these women stay sane and fit during the hectic award season. [...]

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We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to certified trainer, fitness blogger, and wellness coach Jennipher Walters for some help!

While it’s hard to call Girl Scout Cookies health food exactly, some varieties are certainly easier on your waistline than others. [...]

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LOS ANGELES — Lindsay Lohan’s bad luck with cars continues after a woman who claims she was struck by the actress’ sports car sued over her injuries Wednesday. Nubia Del Carmen Preza claims she was struck by Lohan’s Maserati while walking through a West Hollywood intersection in September 2010. [...]

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New York’s favorite Canadian newsanchor hero has jumped into the Sh*t ___ Says meme.In the video below, NY1 super celebrity Pat Kiernan — television king of aggregation (we find all our stories watching Pat Kiernan read us the papers on TV, after all) — portrays himself as a Seinfeld-esque news diva, going after chronic elevator button pushers (”you know it’s not going to come any faster, right?”); people who enter the subway before others exit (”Let em off! Let em off!”) even going after other NY1 celebs: “And when Jamie Shupek has been here for 15 years we can talk about that. [...]

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For the larger part of the 2012 campaign, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has enjoyed frontrunner status, and one of the benefits of being thought of as the top dog has been his ability to attract a laundry list of endorsers. But now that Newt Gingrich has thrown the entire race into disarray, winning South Carolina and blunting Mitt’s national momentum, he’s started to notch some key supporters of his own. [...]

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Pumping up the incline on the treadmill not only tones your tush and legs, increases your endurance, and can help you improve your speed, it also burns crazy calories – significantly more than with no incline. Need a little more proof? Check out the chart below for some inspiring numbers. [...]

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By David GibsonReligion News Service(RNS) Mitt Romney’s sudden downgrade from Republican frontrunner to potential also-ran coincided with a massive shift of conservative Christians voters in South Carolina to Newt Gingrich’s camp.Read More…
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By Dick StaubReligion News ServicePARK CITY, Utah (RNS) I have a confession to make.Read More…
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Doing Full Backbend, also known as Wheel pose, isn’t exactly on the list of beginner moves. It’s demanding both from a flexibility as well as a strength standpoint, so it’s best to stick to Half Wheel, Camel, and other easier variations before trying your hand at Full Backbend. [...]

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A solid warmup sets you up for a solid workout. When it comes to prepping for strength training, an active warmup primes the joints and muscles, prepping them for the heavy lifting. Lauren, my Equinox trainer, introduced me to these moves, and after a little light cardio – for me, it’s five minutes running on a treadmill at a 6 mph pace, but the elliptical or a little jump rope would work – Lauren has me do three out of these five moves. [...]

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A piece of whole-grain toast in the morning is a quick, no-fuss breakfast. But when you add the usual toppings of butter and jam, it becomes a vehicle for refined sugar and saturated fat. Pass on empty calories and make your toast with one of these protein-packed and heart-healthy toppings. [...]

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Investing in nutrition can increase a country’s GDP by 2-3 percent annually. This is why, as leaders meet in Davos, many are discussing the importance of food and nutrition security as central to creating lasting health and development improvements.

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Water, food and energy security are chronic impediments to economic growth and social stability. But now we need to take the next step, and look at what underlies that nexus.

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Shane and Coty May requested a discounted family rate at the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium, a fitness center run by the City of Cuyahoga Falls, but they were told that the natatorium did not recognize their family because they were a gay couple.

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Zooey Deschanel says her normal body is a bit weird in Hollywood – Blisstree
Scale up! A healthy approach to dropping two pounds a week – Self
The best energy bar for your nutritional needs and taste buds – Real Simple
A new way to cut your workout time in half – Health
Harness the power of yoga to rev up your weight loss efforts – Prevention
Go international: what’s considered health food in Asia and Europe – HuffPost Healthy Living
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Rapper Fat Joe has lost over 100 pounds in the past year, scaling back from his all-time high of 460, according to a recent article in the New York Daily News. But he isn’t just concerned with his own health — he sees his extreme weight as a symptom of social problems in the community where he comes from. [...]

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We’ve cycled back to hip openers — an important series that helps create space in the pelvis and hips, improving alignment.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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FitSugar community member (and fitness instructor) livinginthin gives us a primer on Tabata training, a type of high-intensity interval workout.

You’ve probably heard the word Tabata by now (and if you haven’t, you will!). So what exactly is this hot new fitness trend, and why you should care about it?
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Recently, I took a crowded yoga class, where we all had to situate our mats close to each other to make room for everyone. The closeness meant we all had to be aware of our neighbors (especially during Sun Salutations), but the space issue didn’t really bother me until we began a series of poses that required more lateral space, starting with Seated Straddle. [...]

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In celebration of National Oatmeal Month (I know, I had no idea January was devoted to this whole grain either!), here are some tips on how to whip up a healthy bowl of this whole grain.

To increase the fiber and protein: Choose rolled oats over quick oats. They’ll take slightly longer to cook, but a half-cup serving offers five grams of fiber and seven grams of protein – the quick oats only offer four grams of fiber and five grams of protein. [...]

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As women, we tend to have more fat in our legs, butts, and bellies - darn that dimply skin! When the fat cells push up against our skin, and the fibrous tissue that connects our skin to our muscle pulls down, we’re left with orange peel-looking flesh. [...]

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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. [...]

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ATHENS, Greece — Theo Angelopoulos, an award-winning Greek filmmaker known for his slow and dreamlike style as a director, was killed in a road accident Tuesday while working on his latest movie. He was 76.Police and hospital officials said Angelopoulos suffered serious head injuries and died at a hospital after being hit by a motorcycle while walking across a road close to a movie set near Athens’ main port of Piraeus. [...]

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President Obama’s emphasis on creating manufacturing jobs in his State of the Union address on Tuesday sounded just right to union leaders. But even these most ardent supporters expressed doubts that his proposals would do much to alleviate unemployment, agreeing with economists and business leaders contacted by The Huffington Post Tuesday night that the speech offered little that would move the needle in the jobs market. [...]

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After President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, it didn’t take long for candidates running for the Republican presidential nomination to sound off on the speech.The message conveyed in Obama’s remarks is one he can be expected to reinforce in the months ahead on the campaign trail. [...]

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Grey Flannel Auctions, run by Richie Russek and his sons Darren and Michael, is the business at the heart of “All Star Dealers” (Tue., 8 p.m. EST on Discovery). This series features a new twist on the auction/resale/memorabilia genre of television taking over the airwaves. Grey Flannel specializes in and focuses on sports-related memorabilia. [...]

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More than ever before, new research shows that what we eat to how we work out can actually speed up the body’s metabolism – sometimes resulting in an extra 200 calories burned per day! At that rate, you can easily lose an extra pound per week, which is good news for those seeking a little help with weight loss. [...]

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When it comes to exercising, the more you do it, the better you get at it – as in, you become stronger, faster, or more flexible, and not only that, you are able to exercise longer (and losing inches isn’t anything to sneeze at either). But no matter how long you’ve been committed to fitness, make sure you know how to prep to be your best at every workout. [...]

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It may be my obsession with Downton Abbey and the BBC’s Sherlock, but lately I’ve been craving classic English cocktails: gin and tonics, for example. The problem is, tonic water is not diet-friendly. Most store-bought brands contain corn syrup and just as many calories as a sugary soda. [...]

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Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) launched into an aggressive condemnation of President Barack Obama’s stance on abortion this week, calling him the “enemy of life.”Speaking at the Washington, D.C. headquarters of Christian conservative group the Family Research Council on Monday, Smith warned the audience about the importance of defeating Obama in 2012. [...]

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A group backing Newt Gingrich has made a $6 million ad buy in Florida ahead of the Sunshine State’s upcoming Republican primary.Winning Our Future, the pro-Gingrich group that made the buy, has put out a new ad hitting Mitt Romney for his Massachusetts health care plan. The ad claims Romney “invented government-run health care” and aligns Romney with Obama. [...]

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Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will not be in attendance at President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night, according to the Washington Post. Vilsack is fulfilling the role of “designated survivor” for the Cabinet at tonight’s event. The AP explains:Read More. [...]

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By LAURIE KELLMAN, The Associated PressWASHINGTON — In a bittersweet farewell, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is claiming her seat in the House of Representatives to hear President Barack Obama deliver his annual address to Congress.Giffords, who has regained much of her ability to speak and walk after a gunshot wound to the head Jan. [...]

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

Don’t you ever wish you could take a peek in the pantry or gym of the fitness and diet pros you see on TV to see if they really practice what they preach? We do, too! That’s why we asked Jillian Michaels, celebrity personal trainer, author, motivational expert, and soon-to-be mom (!), to share her top snack picks that keep her energy high on even the busiest of days. [...]

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We’re knee-deep in cold and flu season and although practicing yoga is a great way to strengthen your muscles and your immune system, doing Child’s Pose with your face pressed into a dirty, germy mat is a surefire way to sign yourself up for a case of the sicks. You can protect yourself by keeping your mat clean with these tips. [...]

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s 21-day detox: safe or unsafe? – Fit Celeb
How yoga helped save soccer star Hope Solo’s life – The Stir
9 female action heroes who kick major butt – Next Movie
A look back at Paula Deen’s unhealthiest recipes – The Daily Beast
Short on cash? Ways to score a cheap gym membership – Real Simple
You’re only 10 minutes away from a healthy vegetarian meal – Shape
From A to Z: find out which vitamins you really need – Health
Find the perfect jeans for your body type – Daily Spark
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You’re trucking along on the treadmill and as you reach for a towel to wipe off the perspiration on your forehead, you can’t help but notice the guy to the right who’s sweating so much. It looks like he jumped in a river. Why is it that some people sweat like crazy and some are barely glistening?

First off, sweating is the body’s way of cooling itself off and maintaining a healthy temperature. [...]

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Mitt Romney has been the frontrunner for the Republican nomination for so long that it is easy to forget what an unlikely frontrunner he is,…

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For those who believe finishing the equivalent of 13 marathons in five weeks should be a piece of cake compared with the challenge of defeating anti-gay legislation in the South, well, you might be surprised come May. After all, this is North Carolina.. [...]

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The Comedy is the first movie I’ve ever walked out of. Ever. I could be overheard bitching to another lady who had also just walked…

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Sundance style recap: How to get cold-weather chic
A lighter take on New England clam chowder
Geeky dating tips to help you navigate 2012
Ways to keep your rental rate low
The animals of Chinese New Year
The Detox Market opens in San Francisco
Things to know about people born in the Year of the Dragon
Get Jessica Simpson’s maternity style
Etsy finds: Cozy cable knits in wool, porcelain, and paper
Photos from the season premiere of Cougar Town
Five bad weight loss techniques to avoid
Angelina Jolie takes short-haired Shiloh, Pax, and Knox to the farmers market
A pantry door makeover with chalkboard paint
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FitSugar reader FitFabCities has a circuit workout that works your entire body. She shared the video with us in our Fit Community.

Grab a resistance band and a pair of dumbbells, and you’re good to go for this full-body circuit-training workout . . . and the best part is you don’t even have to leave your living room to do it. [...]

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