For some, Thanksgiving is all about the turkey; for others, it’s about the pie. I’m a mashed potatoes and gravy gal myself. I know I can eat this side dish at any time of the year, but I rarely do. I save my spuds ladled with fresh gravy for the once-a-year feast. Curious about the calorie...

Thanksgiving dinner isn’t really over until the dessert spread comes out: pies, pies, and more pies! For a vegan, this can be tricky territory since so many dessert options - especially a flaky crust - are made with eggs, butter, and milk. Treat your vegan friends right this holiday by including...

This healthy banana bread recipe from FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle looks delicious. She posted this recipe in our Healthy Recipe group . Banana bread has been one of my favorite foods since I was a little girl. I usually follow a classic banana bread recipe, but this weekend I was inspired to try a little...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and people are starting to plan their plates. Will you be serving yourself white meat or dark? Perhaps you’ll be skipping the bird altogether and opting for a tofu version instead. Many people who avoid dark meat, thinking it’s not quite as healthy...

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, but even if you are watching your weight that doesn’t mean that you have to skip out on all the fun. We’ve rounded up five super important tips so you can enjoy the holiday without packing on the pounds. Read on for our tips for preventing weight gain over...

To find out what it takes to fly through the air like a circus performer, we’re turning to the Trapeze School New York (TSNY) to show us the ropes. With the Santa Monica Pier as our backdrop, the TSNY instructors teach us that a flying trapeze lesson is more fun than scary and that it’s...

Can you guess which celebrity looks workout-ready while holding a reusable Lifefactory bottle? See original here: Guess Which Celeb Is Looking Workout-Ready?

Trying to slim down and wondering if yoga is the answer? In order to lose weight, you need to burn calories, and like anything physical, doing yoga can help you achieve that goal, but it depends on what style of yoga you do. You want to choose vigorous Vinyasa, Power, or Ashtanga classes rather than...

If you have 30 minutes to spare and some calories to burn, try this elliptical workout. It’s fun and fast moving, with speedy intervals to chew up calories and some backward action to work your backside. The cooldown even includes some hands-free time to challenge your core and help slow you down...

If you’re worried about devouring a huge Thanksgiving meal and what that will mean to your waistline, have no fear. You can have your cake – I mean pie – and eat it too, you just have to get moving afterward. Check out the calorie amounts for your favorite Thanksgiving foods and find...

The holiday season is here, which means it’s time to get the giving started! We’ve got you covered with our 2011 gift guides , including awesome ideas on what to wrap up for your favorite co-worker, your fashionable friend, and even the Christmas music fanatic in your life. We’ll help...