10 Ways We Could Use Some Tough Love


Updated 11/17/11 7:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tough Love With Steve Ward

Steve Ward is a handsome, strong-willed dude from Philly, who is definitely not your average matchmaker. On his VH1 show Tough Love Miami, Steve takes a no-nonsense approach when it comes to helping women find true love. He sets up a "dating boot camp," designed to break down the women's barriers about love. Steve sets the girls up on dates to see where they need real help and find them the man Read more

Dear Poll: Do You Respond Well to Tough Love?


Updated 03/14/09 10:48 AM · Posted by · 20 comments

Dear Poll: Do You Respond Well to Tough Love?

I don't know about you, but I'm a big fan of tough love. Being direct reduces the chance of misunderstandings, and when trying to get a point across, why waste time beating around the bush? Some people, however, don't do well with that kind of forthrightness. Do you respond well to tough love? Source Dear Poll: Do You Respond Well to Tough Love? Yes, I appreciate tough love! Read more

Speak Up: Fitness Instructors That Yell to Motivate


Updated 04/09/09 7:56 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

Speak Up: Fitness Instructors That Yell to Motivate

Sometimes when I hit a mental block while working out, a few strong words of encouragement such as, "Don't give up," or "Just two more reps," or "Jump a little higher," are definitely appreciated. I always end up feeling so proud for pushing myself a little harder, and without the fitness instructor or personal trainer's inspirational nudge, I don't think I would have been able to get there. Read more

Steve Wood: Douchebag of the Day


Updated 03/04/09 12:57 PM · Posted by · 14 comments

Steve Wood from Tough Love Is a Douchebag

Meet Steve Wood from VH1's groan-inducing new reality show Tough Love. He describes himself as a "master matchmaker" and says that you need him; I figure women need this guy like they need a hole in their heads. Describing single women with contempt as "desperate, delusional, and baby hungry," you'd have to be clinically insane to take this douche's advice. I'm pretty sick of this, "Hey, stupid Read more

What to TiVo: Sunday


Updated 05/27/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's on TV For Sunday, May 27, 2012

8:00 Duets (repeat) 10:00 Rookie Blue (repeat) 8:00 Blue Bloods (repeat) 9:00 The Good Wife (repeat) 10:00 CSI: Miami (repeat) 5:30 NASCAR: Sprint Cup 8:00 Harry's Law (new, series finale) 9:00 America's Got Talent (repeat) 10:00 America's Got Talent (repeat) More TV to watch when you read more. Read more

Shawn Johnson Talks Weight Loss and Learning to Love Her Body


Updated 05/25/12 4:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shawn Johnson Quotes About Weight Loss and Body Confidence

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow hers other Olympic hopefuls' journeys on espnW.com. Four years ago, I was standing on an Olympic podium, wearing a gold medal, and still thinking to myself how I could have been better. It had Read more

Inversion Issues: How to Remedy Common Shoulderstand Complaints


Updated 05/25/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Remedies For Common Shoulderstand Complaints

You're loving your yoga class from Half Moon to Pigeon Pose, but as soon as you get to Shoulderstand, you're less than psyched. Although a basic — challenging, but basic — pose, Shoulderstand can put you at risk of strain and injury when done incorrectly. Turn this pose into your favorite by checking out these common complaints and ways to remedy them. "I Can't Breathe" If you're well Read more

Vote For Your Favorite Luxe Home Design in This Beautiful NYC Building!


Updated 05/25/12 11:10 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Metroloft 116 John Street Pictures

A new kind of design competition in New York has just caught our eye. A new MetroLoft luxury building, 116 John St., got creative and hosted its very own interior design competition. Six up-and-coming designers traveled to the building and put their personal touches on model homes. Each of the designs is absolutely lovely, and interior design extraordinaire Deborah Berke is going to have a tough Read more

Marion Cotillard Talks Rust and Bone and Loving Her Baby Son Marcel


Updated 05/19/12 4:12 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Marion Cotillard Rust and Bone Interview

Marion Cotillard is at Cannes this week chatting up her latest movie Rust and Bone. She wore Dior last night for the red carpet premiere of the film, and posed alongside costars Matthias Schoenaerts, young actor Armand Verdure, and director Jacques Audiard. The picture is ready for audiences after Marion and Matthias worked on it together last Fall in the South of France. Marion plays Stéphanie Read more

Tom Cruise on His Beautiful, Creative Wife and Growing Up Without His Dad Around


Updated 05/15/12 9:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tom Cruise Playboy Interview

Tom Cruise chatted with Playboy about his new movie Rock of Ages, but the conversation between the actor and interviewer Michael Fleming got quite personal. No stranger to promoting movies, Tom is happy to discuss his career and ambitions, but rarely talks about his childhood. However, in Playboy, Tom gave a great deal of insight about growing up with his mom and sisters, but not his dad. Tom Read more