A Video Every Lost Fan Should Watch


Updated 01/29/09 5:53 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 31 comments

A Video Every Lost Fan Should Watch

It's now been one long week since the two-hour fifth season premiere of Lost and I'm counting down the hours until the third episode (with all its mad-crazy mind games) airs tonight! In the meantime, I've been playing and replaying this video that Phil sent me, which chronicles the hilarious process of a Lost virgin becoming completely obsessed with the screwy, mysterious show over the course of Read more

The Dictator: Ruled by Tasteless but Funny Jokes


Updated 05/18/12 9:35 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Dictator Movie Review

Full disclosure: I laughed out loud many times during The Dictator, knowing full well that I should have been offended instead. But what you see is what you get when it comes to Sacha Baron Cohen, and after movies like Bruno and Borat, you already know whether you'll be able to find humor in film about a horrifyingly ignorant world leader who's as naive, racist, and prejudiced as they come. I Read more

The Rise of Weight Watchers in the 1960s


Updated 05/15/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

History of Weight Watchers

This week on Mad Men's "Dark Shadows" episode, Weight Watchers serves as a type of therapy for Betty Francis, who can definitely use it. Boredom, jealousy, and insecurity dominate Betty's life as a 1960s housewife on her second marriage, and she's turned to bags of Bugles to pass the time. Now determined to lose the weight, the former model turns to a new diet plan gaining popularity with women Read more

You're Fired! 20 Signs That a Pink Slip Is Coming


Updated 05/10/12 4:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Will I Be Fired?

If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming. There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before Read more

The Truth About 5 Confusing Foods


Updated 04/02/12 12:47 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Keep Potatoes, Cheese, and Beer in Your Healthy Diet

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Even the most nutrition-savvy women can get lost in the headlines. Here's what you really need to know. By Sharon Liao, Prevention You heard that eggs can be high in cholesterol, so you dutifully switched to whole grains for breakfast. Next, you swapped out red meat for fish — only to later learn that fish can Read more

Tips For Tackling Long Runs


Updated 03/12/12 7:16 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Long Distance Running Tips For Beginners

Many people sign up for races and marathons in the Summer, so Spring is the time to be training for them. If you're not used to running longer than three or four miles, here are some tips to help tackle longer distances. Don't skimp on gear. Splurge on good wicking socks to prevent blisters, a durable and comfortable pair of sneaks, wicking clothes that are seamless to prevent irritation and Read more

The Muppets' Music Man Bret McKenzie on His Oscar Nod and Taking a Silly Job Seriously


Updated 02/09/12 2:31 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Bret McKenzie Interview on The Muppets

Bret McKenzie is up for an exceedingly rare honor this year, with his ballad "Man or Muppet" earning one of just two nominations in the Oscars' best song category. I caught up with The Muppets' musical supervisor today at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank to chat about the awards attention and the unique experience of penning music for Kermit and company. The New Zealand native talked about fighting Read more

The Vampire Diaries "Bringing Out the Dead": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody


Updated 02/08/12 10:41 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

The Vampire Diaries Recap "Bringing Out the Dead"

After a week's worth of TVD reprieve, it's about time we got some answers — specifically, ones that have everything to do with our favorite Original vamp Elijah and then some. From the tragic twisted fate of Bill Forbes to the shocking discovery Elena makes at home, we're still trying to wrap our heads around everything that goes down. Meanwhile, Bonnie and her estranged mother Abby are tasked Read more

The No-Diet Trick to Reducing Belly Fat


Updated 05/23/12 4:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lose Belly Fat Without Trying

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. In a new study published in the Journal of Obesity, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco found that mastering mindful eating and reducing stress effectively prevented Read more

A Classical Return: 3 Children's Author Superstars Are Back!


Updated 02/08/12 2:59 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Books by Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, and Maurice Sendak

To some, they are the trifecta of children's literature — Shel Silverstein, Maurice Sendak, and Dr. Seuss. Between them, they have written more than 70 children's books including such classics as Where the Sidewalk Ends, Where the Wild Things Are, and The Lorax. While both Silverstein and Seuss are no longer alive, they join Sendak this month in introducing new books that are sure to end up on Read more