Body-wise, running can be a high-impact sport, which can mean achy joints, irritated tendons, and other running-related injuries. Many runners use various methods to try to lessen the impact of constantly striking the ground. For many runners, that means choosing a soft surface. But while you may think that running on soft surfaces may help lower the strain on your body, this may not always be Read more

We have made it to week 11 of our 12-week community challenge and giveaway. You've come a long way, baby — from sharing your healthy goals for 2010 to reviewing your favorite fitness DVD. This week's challenge: write a blog post in the Get Fit group of your standout moment from all the challenges. You can also take this opportunity to play catch-up and do any of the previous challenges you Read more

We have officially entered the second half of our Get Fit For 2010 giveaway and challenge! It is time to get off the couch and work out. This week's challenge: write a blog post in the Get Fit group sharing details of your favorite workout. You can: wax poetic about spin class, share your latest strength circuit (include photos! Think of FitSugar as your image library), review a new-to-you Read more

Eating healthy can be hard for moms who have picky kids to feed. So today (as part of the Get Fit for 2010 challenge) I'm sharing one of my favorite healthy family recipes for Asian inspired green beans. It's low in fat, high in fiber, and dairy-free making it perfect for vegetarians and those with diet restrictions. Serve it to your children with a side of steamed rice or noodles. It's a new Read more

Work it out! This week Fit challenged us to journal our fitness routine and was kind enough to hook me up with some of her awesome workout downloads. I was excited to hit the gym and test them for my vlog when a couple of mom emergencies interfered. Due to scheduling conflicts and a sick child, I didn't get to work out. But life with kids is always go, go, go, so I've decided to share some tips Read more

Last week your Get Fit For 2010 challenge was assess your fitness level with three tests then write a blog post of the results, and you received an extra entry if you also wrote a blog post of your body measurements. Now it's time to talk food. This week's challenge: keep a food journal by writing a blog post in the Get Fit For 2010 community group of all you eat in an entire day. Don't forget Read more

Check out the visual food journal that FitSugar reader thatgirljj kept for this week's challenge in the Get Fit For 2010 giveaway. If you haven't blogged your food journal yet, don't worry — show us what you'll be eating this weekend! OK, my day of food in pictures. I wasn't watching my food closely today because I'm sick and I don't want to be dieting too much while I'm trying to get better.  Read more

Here is the food journal that FitSugar user mshoema shared with us for this week's Get Fit For 2010 community challenge and giveaway. OK, food journal time! I have never kept a food journal before so this should be good. You happened to catch me on Tuesday, my "Biggest Loser day." I go to the gym with one of my best friends, we run or work out on the elliptical for an hour, and then go to an Read more

It's a new year, and I want my old body back! Inspired by FitSugar's health challenge, I'll spend the next 12 months hitting the gym to burn the baby fat. If you're a mom who wants to bid your postpartum baggage good-bye too, set a goal and join the Get Fit For 2010 community group for support! Check out my updates here each week. Read more