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Want to Catch Up on Mad Men or Breaking Bad? Here's How

BuzzSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:30:52 PDT

If you were thinking of picking up either Mad Men or Breaking Bad after their big Emmy wins on Sunday, AMC is making it easy. Over the next week, they're rerunning a big chunk of Mad Men and all of Breaking Bad in two marathon sessions.

The first comes tonight starting at 4 p.m. EDT (check your local listings if you're elsewhere), when the network will air the first eight episodes of the second season of Mad Men all in a row. (Once you're done, come back for my recaps!)

Then next Wednesday, Oct. 1, the entire first season of Breaking Bad will air starting at 8 p.m. EDT. It's only seven episodes total, so it's not a huge time commitment. I didn't manage to catch every episode of that one myself, so I'll definitely be setting my DVR to capture the ones I missed this time around.

Meanwhile, if you just want a taste of Breaking Bad, you can also watch the pilot online right now.

Photos courtesy of AMC

TV Today: The "Mad Men" Marathon

BuzzSugar — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 08:00:00 PDT

One of this summer's TV pleasures has been "Mad Men," AMC's drama about advertising and American life in 1960 New York. The show is gritty and compelling, but unfortunately, I've fallen behind on episodes. Luckily, AMC is giving us a chance to catch up: The network is showing all seven episodes that have aired so far in a marathon today, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Here's the schedule of which episodes are airing when. In the meantime, to watch a clip previewing the most recent episode, just

read more Photo and video courtesy of AMC

What's Buzzworthy? Addictive TV Shows

BuzzSugar — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:30:00 PDT

Despite all those great reasons to keep the TV on, it really is starting to feel like we're in the summer TV doldrums. The good news: It's the perfect time to catch up on favorite series on DVD. Some series are so addictive, they're meant to be watched straight through; recently, I powered through each of the first two seasons of "Weeds" in about three days each. Shows like "Alias" and "24" are also best watched straight through, without annoying reruns or pesky commercials.

For this week's Buzzworthy challenge, I want to know which TV shows have kept you glued to the set for days and nights on end. Simply use BuzzSugar's cool bookmarking tool to grab your favorites from around the Web, and tag them with the phrase addictive TV. I'll post some readers' picks here next week. You can also now make a list of your picks. Here are mine:

24 - Season One	Weeds - Season One
Weeds - Season Two	Alias - The Complete First Season

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5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan

Prevention — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:19:15 PST

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

By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention

It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter - according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base.

Being a sports fan doesn’t mean you’re expected to know all the players and stats of your hometown teams and destined for a beer gut - it’s about coming together in the name of good times as part of a community.

“Bonding over sports - the highs and lows of the game - strengthens ties, helps us feel supported, and makes it easier for you to open up about personal things,” says Renee Clauselle, PsyD, who runs a private psychology practice in Long Island, NY.

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Rooting for the same team creates an immediate sense of family, says Daniel Wann, PhD, a Murray State University professor who has been studying the psychology of sports fans for over 20 years. “If you identify with a local team, you build an instant connection to others around you,” he says.

Beyond the bonding aspects, watching sports can motivate you to pump up your own workouts - and even burn a few extra calories when you jump, cheer, and clap during the highlights of the game. Find out more ways being a sports fan is a winning situation for your health.

Keep reading to learn how being a sports fan benefits your health.

Yoga Series For Runners

FitSugar — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:26:47 PST

If running more was on your resolution list, right on! We love running, and to ensure that your body can handle all the miles, we suggest adding these five yoga poses to your weekly fitness routine. Yoga and running are very complementary: yoga is perfect for stretching out all those muscles worked, and often overworked, while running. Here's a short yoga series created especially for runners by Kimberly Fowler, founder of Yoga For Athletes. This yoga series is great for lengthening shortened hamstrings and opening tight hips - both side effects of running. A little attention to your overworked muscles is a great form of injury prevention. And if you only have time for one stretch, Kim will tell you what to do. And be sure to enter our Get Fit For 2012 giveaway to win a year's supply of Asics running shoes.

Stay Fit (and Sane) All Holiday Season With Alison Sweeney

Fitness Magazine — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:03:51 PST

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

She has two kids, two jobs, one lofty fitness goal and a crazy holiday schedule ahead . . . how does Alison Sweeney do it? The host of The Biggest Loser and star of Days of Our Lives, who is currently training for the L.A. Marathon in March, has a few tricks to keep her life organized, manageable and healthy all at the same time. We recently spoke with Sweeney to snag some secrets and learn more about her relationship with Bob, Jillian, and this season's two new trainers, Dolvett Quince and Anna Kournikova.

How do you stay fit during the holidays?

It's really important to find a workout that you can do with no excuses (Get Sweeney's routine here!) And I keep track of my nutrition. With so many treats around, it's really easy to just pop brownies without thinking about it! You may not even be hungry. I also eat before going to parties so I'm less tempted when I get there and am satisfied with a smaller amount of the treats.

Do you and your family have any seasonal traditions?

We shop for gifts and pick out a tree together. When I was young, my parents always took me skiing in the Winter, which was really festive since I grew up in LA. It was so fun and exhausting - you're basically burning calories all day long! Now, when I'm skiing with my family, I take a picture at the top of the mountain and email it to my dad. I thank him daily for instilling this love of activity at an early age.

So you mentioned that you shop and travel - as a busy working mom of two, how do you stay connected and keep track of your to-buy lists and events this month?

There are so many distractions during the holidays, so I try to use technology to keep my family together. I use my Windows phone, which syncs with my computer, to keep track of my calendar and get photos texted to me. It's really family-oriented and you don't need a manual to understand it!

To learn about Sweeney's 2012 resolutions and get the scoop about the future of The Biggest Loser, keep reading.

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5 Reasons to Be Grateful You're Single at Thanksgiving

Lizzie Fuhr — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:40:06 PST

Thanksgiving is a holiday full of lots of family and friend time. With everyone's significant others around the table, you may have a moment or two where you're feeling a little bit of lack, or even lonely. When the question comes up, and it certainly will if you've got a family like mine, take a breather and give yourself a quick reminder. There are so many reasons to be grateful for the place that you're in today, regardless of whether you've got a beau on your arm or not. Here are five things to remember, and get grateful for, this Thanksgiving.

Quality time with your people. It can be a little bit of a battle to figure out where the two of you will spend Thanksgiving. Instead of stressing about splitting the time evenly, all you have to worry about is spending quality time with your family and friends.
Holiday movie marathons. While the Christmas movies are starting to pop up on TV, you know that Thanksgiving kicks off the endless supply of full-blown holiday movie marathons. No need to worry about missing back-to-back showings of A Christmas Story and Miracle on 34th Street while the boys are watching what seems like an endless supply of football.
Pure freedom. You are the center of your world right now. You've got the privilege of coming and going as you please. There's plenty of time to consider someone else in your future, but right now focus on the abundance of options you have in your life today.
Skip the drama, mama. No need to stress about your fam not getting along with your boyfriend, or not so secretly cringing when your brother embarrasses you in front of everyone. The only thing you've got to be worried about this holiday is getting first dibs on your favorite Thanksgiving foods.
No settling for this girl! There's a reason you're not in a relationship right now, and it's because you're not looking for anyone, you're looking for the right person. You are awesome enough to recognize that. And that's something to be grateful for.

Pregnant Jennifer Garner Gets Playful For a Butter Premiere With Olivia Wilde

Allie Merriam — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:09:52 PST

Jennifer Garner dressed up last night for the AFI Fest premiere of Butter at LA's Grauman's Chinese Theatre. She was decked out in a silk playsuit for the red carpet event while her costar Olivia Wilde went with a lacy peach dress. We snagged a moment with Jennifer on her way inside, and she revealed that daughters Violet and Seraphina don't watch many of her movies. Jen said they barely have the attention span to check out Ariel in The Little Mermaid, but she hopes they'll enjoy the upcoming The Odd Life of Timothy Green.

It was Jennifer's second fancy evening of the weekend, after she met up with her Arthur buddy Russell Brand Saturday for the Motion Picture and Television Fund's Reel Stories, Real Lives event. Olivia didn't join Jen there, instead she went to LACMA's Art + Film gala. The socializing took a toll on Olivia, but her thoughts were really with those across the country running the New York marathon. She tweeted yesterday, "In honor of the NYC marathoners I'm going to eat carbs and Gatorade all day long. I'm also doing a lot of mental calf stretching. Not easy."

How to Survive a Breakup Without Gaining Weight

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:27:49 PDT

If you're an emotional eater, a bad breakup can send you into an eating frenzy. To avoid gaining weight after ending it with your S.O., keep these essential tips in mind.

Take up a sport to work out your ~~anger~~ feelings: Dodgeball and kickball are great for aggression; swimming and yoga can be perfect if you need time to reflect or mourn the end of your relationship; and, fast-paced cardio classes like Zumba or kickboxing keep your mind so busy, you won't have time to be upset.
Don't go on a partying spree: To prevent a pity party at home, you might want to go out and have as much fun as possible. This is a great tactic, unless that means downing high-calorie foods and fruity cocktails. It's OK to hit the town, just be mindful of how much you're taking in. Here are tips for having a healthy happy hour.

Keep on reading for more tips on avoiding weight gain after a break-up.

All Your Soap Opera Memories

Annie Scudder — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:58:08 PDT

After more than 40 years, fans of All My Children will say goodbye to the Pine Valley family today. Following devastating news that ABC planned to cancel All My Children and One Life to Live, thousands of soap fans across the web signed a petition to "implore ABC to not remove our beloved shows." Since Internet petitions are powerless in the face of cheaper, higher-rated reality TV weight-loss shows (said to fill the daytime slot), it's time to say goodbye to Pine Valley and Llanview. TrèsSugar readers and Facebook fans have reminisced about their favorite soap operas - from coming of age with the characters to finding comfort in sick-day marathons, take a look back at all your soap opera memories.