Winter Boots To Wear Instead of UGG(lie)s


Updated 05/21/09 1:11 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 43 comments

Winter Boots To Wear Instead of UGG(lie)s

I'm over them (for the record, I was never under them). Molly is over them. There are cuter and newer alternatives to the chunky, casual UGG - I swear it! Go ahead, be a trendsetter. Check these out, and please please please try to break the mold. For me? Also, these alternate UGGs are less expensive and, in my opinion, not as UGG(ly) as the played out boot. Rubber Duck Snowjoggers in Olive, Read more

Tips For Practicing Yoga in the Winter


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Winter Yoga Tips

When cold, brisk air is blowing outside, I crave practicing yoga in a heated room. Walking around barefoot in a tank top and feeling the warm arm on my skin is incredibly liberating. Practicing yoga in the Winter is a little different than in the summertime, so here are some things you should keep in mind until the thaw. Don't just head to class in your just your capris. Be sure to wear warm Read more

Not Feeling It? How to Motivate Yourself For a Winter Run


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How to Motivate For a Winter Run

It's 20 degrees, the sky is dull and gray, and you're shivering inside just thinking about gearing up for an outdoor run. No wonder you're having a hard time motivating yourself. When a chilly Winter's day is the hurdle keeping you from going running, here are some ways to inspire a cold-weather workout. Warm up your clothes: Pop your sports bra, shirts, pants, and even your socks in the dryer Read more

5 Can't-Fail Winter Skin Care Tips


Updated 12/16/11 5:14 PM · Posted by Real Beauty · 1 comment

How to Treat Dry Skin This Winter

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Just because you're showing less skin during the colder months doesn't mean you can skimp on a proper skin-care regimen. Dr. Mitchell Chasin, medical director of the Reflections Center for Skin and Body, tells us his top tips for keeping yours hydrated and healthy all season long. Tip #1: Find a body wash that Read more

Winter Running Woe: Burning Lungs


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Winter Running and Burning Lungs

Temps across the country are plummeting, but a little cold (or even snow) won't keep die-hard runners indoors. Layering up with wicking clothes is the key to staying warm and dry while sweating it out, but what about breathing in that frigid air? It's not only painful to inhale, but since the air is often dry, it causes your airways to narrow, making it harder to breathe. If running in the cold Read more

Get Outside! Cold-Weather Exercising Tips For Winter


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Tips For Exercising Outdoors in the Winter

Going for an outdoor run or bike ride when it's 40 degrees outside might not seem like your idea of a good time. The treadmill offers warmth, but exercising outdoors breaks up the monotony of the gym, increases calorie burn, and can also help performance increase. Follow these cold-weather tips for exercising outdoors, and you'll find that Winter workouts aren't as daunting as you think. What Read more

Keep Your Post-Gym Trek Sweat-Free


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How to Stay Sweat-Free After the Gym

There's nothing worse than heating up at the gym only to be met by frosty cold temps outside when you're done. If you're not making a pit stop in the locker room to get street-ready, you're met with a problem: you're too hot and sweaty to brave the cold outdoor air without feeling uncomfortable. If you're skipping the shower at the gym, here are two simple reminders to make sure your next trek Read more

What to Wear Weather Thermometer: Ga Ga or Gag?


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Thermometer That Shows What Clothes to Wear

Especially during colder months when the heater is on full blast, it can be a difficult and exhausting battle to help your kids make appropriate clothing choices. Have your lil ones resisted putting on an additional layer of long underwear only to complain later about being cold? The Apparel Indicating Weather Thermometer ($21) is geared toward kids to help them learn how to read a thermometer Read more

How to Choose a Fragrance For Winter


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Winter Perfume Tips

No one even thinks twice about switching out their clothes when the weather changes, but fewer realize that the colder air also profoundly affects the way your perfume expresses itself. A scent that's great in May can be plastic-y or nonexistent in December, and something that gave you a headache in June can be gorgeous come November. So how can you ensure that you get a perfume that works Read more

8 Ways to Motivate and Get Off Your Cold Weather Butt


Updated 10/27/11 6:03 AM · Posted by Self · 3 comments

Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out During the Winter

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! I got chills. They're multiplying. But they're not of the Grease Lightening variety. It's getting cold (nearly 75 degrees in LA) and I'm starting to see visions of couches, heavy meals, hot chocolate and layered clothing (to hide the blubber!). What? You need fat for warmth . . . supposedly. Okay, fine. Better nip this Read more