It seems like people drink more in December. I think it’s because there’s a lot of celebrating going on, and even if you’re not celebrating, it’s cold out and liquor makes you feel warm inside. It’s not until the next morning that you realize all that punch was a bad idea....

Actor Taylor Lautner left the competition in the dust this year, getting 45 percent of your votes for the fittest male celeb of 2009 poll. Though some of you expressed dissent that there was a 17-year-old in the celeb pool, the Twilight actor earned more than double the votes as Ryan Reynolds , his...

Yum recaps the best food magazines and decadent dessert recipes Bella crowns Kristen Stewart as the biggest trendsetter of the year Tres wants to know if you fell in love and reveals the most shocking sex scandal Lil has the top baby shower presents and their favorite celebaby addition Fab picks Tom...

For many people, December is a heartwarming time of year, since it’s all about spending time with friends and family, and giving gifts to show your appreciation. It’s also about obscene amounts of decadent goodies. Icing-covered cookies, chocolates, eggnog and other alcoholic beverages,...

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, you know who Santa is. And if asked, you could describe him on the spot with phrases like, fat, jolly, and round. According to research (yes, scientists actually conduct research about Santa), this red-suited, white-haired man “promotes a message that obesity...

It’s starting to get chilly out there! Over the holidays, warm drinks and cocktails like eggnog , Tom and Jerrys, and hot buttered rum are in abundance. The problem is that these drinks are stacked with sugar and saturated fat. Spiked mulled cider is a great alternative to these holiday favorites....

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show may seem like old news, but Alessandra Ambrosio is a timeless beauty. Although she stays in shape by doing yoga throughout the year, she really ups the ante a month before walking the runway sexily clad in lingerie. To hear what she does with her trainer to get...

One of my favorite things to do during the Fall and Winter is to go on a long hike – the barren trees and snow-capped mountains provide an absolutely gorgeous backdrop. But one thing I can do without is the water in my water bottle freezing, which can happen a lot during an overnight camping trip....

Running – you either love it or hate it, but you must admit it’s an effective form of cardio. There’s just something about the sport that inspires us, from marathon news to treadmill workouts. Here are some of our favorite bits about running from the year – from tips on form...

This holiday season we’re hoping that you’re taking our suggestions for giving back by donating used sports gear or giving blood . Another way to help is by donating money to a worthy cause – I know a few people who give money to a charity on friends’ behalf instead of buying...

The fitness world has had its fair share of memorable trends from high-impact aerobics and leg warmers, to mind-body exercise and the rise of Pilates. This year the fitness trend that has impacted FitSugar readers the most is all those healthy iPhone apps. While most of you voted for the iPhone, many...