Driving home from a climbing trip this weekend, I found myself in an all-too-common dilemma – “How do I stay healthy while road tripping ?” Skipping the fast food mainstays, I ventured into 7-11, hoping to find something to snack on until I got home. Situated next to the gummy snacks...

FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle recently shared this delicious-sounding dip recipe in the Healthy Recipe Group . As you are planning your Memorial Day pool party, consider adding this Sweet Apple and Parsnip Dip to your poolside roster. It’s fabulous on celery and carrot sticks, cucumber rounds, snap...

Here is a video of yoga face exercises from OnSugar blogger Goddessbody . You do exercises to tone your body muscles . . . here are some exercises to tone your facial muscles! Get more fitness tips and videos by following Goddessbody . And why not start your own OnSugar blog ? Your posts could be featured...

The merry month of May is all about tooling around on two wheels for me – between the Tour of California and National Bike Month , I’m in cyclist heaven. Biking burns calories, decreases your carbon footprint , and can help your wallet. Commuting by bike can save you dough – no money...

Running didn’t come easy to me in the beginning, but once I became stronger and built up my endurance, I began to crave it. I definitely don’t run all seven days of the week, since exercising the same way every day is not good for your body , but I try to get out for a jog at least three...

I was surprised to hear from Yum about a new study that shows people who drink a half bottle of wine a day are healthier. Suddeny, the idea of happy hour was sounding pretty darn good. But before I could get too excited about the findings, I found out that researchers of the study say it’s not...

I’ve been taking advantage of the early sunrise and running before my family wakes up. It takes a bit of discipline, but it’s so nice to check something off the daily to-do list before 7:00 a.m. Aside from patting myself on the back while brewing my cup of Joe, early morning exercise can...

This post comes from OnSugar blog Let’s Talk Nutrition , who made one of our healthy recipes !   I found this delightful recipe on FitSugar via Martha Stewart’s website. It was very easy to make (I really hate recipes with 25 ingredients!) and it tastes wonderful! I’m also really...

Aside from blisters , the dreaded shin splints , and pulled muscles , there’s another demon trying to stop us from getting in a good workout – chafing . When you’re sweating and your skin is either rubbing against loose fabric or other skin, you’re left with a stinging, burning...

Back in my vegetarian phase during college, my mom always said, “If you don’t eat beef, you won’t get enough iron.” While it is a great source of this valuable mineral, red meat is not the only meat that contains iron. Chicken, turkey, and seafood such as oysters, tuna, and salmon...

If you’ve seen Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood , then you already know that Cate Blanchett is not your typical Maid Marion. Cate’s portrayal is more “kick ass and take names later” than that of a damsel in distress. She’s also majorly inspiring on the fitness front. Check...