It's the New Year and time to get back on track, jump-start your January, and get fit for 2012. We're dedicating the month of January to helping you set your path for the rest of the year. Each week we're breaking down different fitness fundamentals — and week two is all about running. Yep, it's time to get a little cardio. And to help motivate you, we're giving away amazing prizes to help you Read more

If writing a book is always the resolution left behind once the calendar runs out, make 2012 the year to finally get your novel out of your brain and onto the page. The fear of being rejected by publisher after publisher can set you back, but more than ever, self-published novelists are turning to ebooks to make their mark on their own. Ebooks are gaining some serious ground in sales, even Read more

New Year's is my favorite time of year, and Champagne is my favorite drink. So it's no surprise that when I came across a recipe for Champagne cupcakes last week, I nearly jumped out of my seat with excitement. These cupcakes have Champagne in the batter, in the pastry cream filling, and in the buttercream frosting. How much more exciting can this dessert get? There are quite a few steps Read more

Besides the litany of diet and money-saving promises we all make ourselves in the New Year, many of us also make beauty resolutions. For instance, in 2011 I'm resolving to stop biting my nails (again), take better care of my skin, and keep wearing sunblock every day. Will you be making any beauty commitments to start the New Year off right? Share your beauty resolutions (and any others you want Read more

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member CourtneyOutLoud from the Lovely Little Vignettes group: During the winter months, I crave brightness. Some people call it seasonal affective disorder or some other fancy name, but I just know that by the end of December, I want bright, light, and cheery. This need has manifested itself in different ways throughout my life ranging from an inherent need Read more

National health clubs traditionally offer their best deals in the final days of December, which means it is prime time to sign up or reevaluate your current gym. Gyms give their sweetest sign-up deals now because they want to lure the large number of individuals, like yourselves, who have resolved to get fit in the new year. FitSugar readers' favorite gym of the year, Life Time Fitness, is Read more

I love the week between Christmas and New Year's. Everyone seems to be not working, working remotely, or just phoning it in. Maybe you're traveling or friends are coming to town, but at some point the holidays go from family time to friend time. And that is a wonderful thing. I definitely relied on this how-to-find-alone-time advice over the last week while I was at my sister's. But that was very Read more

How are your New Year's resolutions coming along? FitSugar wants to help you achieve your health goals for 2010. If you're aiming to lose weight, run a marathon, eat a more balanced diet — or all three — we're here to help. Join my new group to celebrate the upcoming new year — Get Fit For 2010. It's a place we can all meet to share our goals and give each other advice to reach those Read more