It's Christmas Day and the last thing you're probably thinking about is pirates.

But if you've got time for a quick workout before your company arrives, Fitz and Paddie (a.k.a. Captain Feathersword of the Wiggles) want to help you stay in shape over the holidays.

While you're there, don't forget to look around ... and Merry Christmas!

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Is weight loss on your list of New Year's resolutions? Try one of these three foods to tip the scales in your favor.

Another season of The Biggest Loser is over. Bev has the wrap-up.

Fitz interviewed Lo Bosworth of The Hills. Find out how she stays fit and trim for reality TV.

Ditch the egg whites once and for all and eat the whole egg. Why? Jonny has a few good reasons.

Here's one more reason to include those healthy carbs in your diet ... low-carb diets cause memory loss.

Want to do a perfect sit-up? Maggie says you just need to learn your alphabet.

Fitz has a two-pound rule when it comes to gaining weight, but she wants to know: What's your weight-gain breaking point?

Looking forward to an upcoming holiday party? Bev shows you how to order drinks that are more nice than naughty.

Water can get boring ... here are five alternate ways to stay hydrated.

Happy holidays, everyone!

So you bought a healthy gift for your boyfriend, your sister, your mom ... why stop now? Resist the temptation to buy Grandma yet another holiday sweater and give her something that will contribute to her overall fitness instead.

Why? Because when it comes to fitness, age is just a number. Just like you need to get out and move at least five days a week, so do your parents and grandparents. Staying healthy and fit is a lifelong goal, and balance and flexibility become especially important as a person ages.

So when you go shopping for Gram and Pop-Pop, keep your eye out for one of these fit gifts.

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That Christmas shopping you're putting off is becoming dangerously close to "last-minute" Christmas shopping.

No worries, though, because over at Holidash you'll find the healthy gift finder. So now, not only can you hunt down the perfect gift ... you can give the gift of a healthier lifestyle at the same time.

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When I was little, I was lucky enough to celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas. The little girls across the street -- my best friends -- were Jewish. Our parents let us celebrate holidays and go to worship services with each other. It was a blessing; all three of us grew up with respect for different beliefs and a greater understanding of our religions.

December was definitely a favorite time for us girls. They helped decorate our tree, and there were presents waiting underneath it for them on Christmas morning. I got to watch their father light the menorah each night, and there was always Hanukkah Gelt (in the form of chocolate coins) and other small gifts for me.

But Hanukkah dinners at their house were always my favorite. The traditional foods for Hanukkah are so delicious (and my friends' mother was/is an amazing cook). Her braided challah was to die for and who doesn't like a good potato latke? But those latkes don't just pack great flavor -- they also pack a lot of fat. Luckily, Eating Well has recipes for healthier versions of Hanukkah favorites -- check them out.

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You deserve a break, you know that? You've been letting the holiday goodies pass you by and sticking to your workout routine. That's why we want you to look really hot in your jeans this month.

Holi and Dash are giving away a $100 gift certificate to be used at Yummie Tummie. Time to put a little something for yourself under the Christmas tree.

Giveaway ends Thursday, December 11th, so check it out now.

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You've fortified your weight loss goals this holiday season with a solid plan, extra workouts, and a dash of willpower.

But one thing you don't want to underestimate this month are the holiday diet saboteurs, well-meaning loved ones who can wreck your weight loss in a ho-ho-ho-hurry.

Luckily, Laura knows how to stop them, so pop on over to Holidash and see what she has to say.

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It's not easy being green during the holiday season, what with all the buying and wrapping, and buying and shipping, and buying and decorating.

But fitness and green living can easily go hand-in-hand. Walking instead of driving, eating local organic foods, and limiting your consumption of resources are easy ways to accomplish both at the same time.

Your favorite health and fitness nuts (who also happen to care about the environment) are sure to love a fit gift that helps them do their part to conserve resources.

Check out the gallery below for a few ideas to get you started!

Brrrr ... it's cold outside. And it's so very tempting to take a detour into your nearest Starbucks to warm up with one of those delicious holiday drinks.

It's also tempting to believe that coffee drinks don't "count" toward your daily calorie total. But, ohhhh, how they do. To see how bad it gets, check out this post over at Holidash.

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Hey everyone, Fitz has given you permission to let loose over the holidays! No, really!

But here's the thing: She wants you to remember the difference between an holiDAY and a holiMONTH. That means you can go wild exactly three times between now and January 1st. On the days between, she wants you to be on your best behavior.

See what else Fitz has to say over at Holidash.

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It's kick-off time ... for the the holiday season, that is. And with that comes holiday weight gain.

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If you've got a 5-lb bag of potatoes, matzah meal, eggs and oil on your grocery list, there's a good chance you're kicking off Hanukkah December 4 at sundown. I was introduced to luscious latkes over ten years ago from my Jewish boyfriend. He's now my husband, and not only do I get to enjoy latkes every Hanukkah, I've learned to fry up a mean batch for our family.

Deep-fried latkes are high in fat. Potatoes tend to absorb a lot of oil, and unless you're able to forego a dollop of sour cream on each one and reach for the applesauce, it can be hard to make latkes fried in significant oil any healthier. I tried strictly baking them one year, but they turned out crumbly and crummy-tasting. But in an effort to be a healthy, That's Fit blogger, I am trying Steven Raichlan's low-fat, oven-fried latke recipe this year:

The secret involves more egg whites, bake-frying on just a drizzle of oil and non-fat or low-fat sour cream. Six or seven of these mini-latkes only pack 192 calories, 4 g of fat, 35 carbs and 9 g of protein. With those modest nutritional totals, I may down 14 of 'em, provided I run a 5K on the treadmill first. If you detest the thought of not frying your latkes in an inch of oil or more, check out these helpful tips to reduce the amount of fat fried latkes absorb.

Happy Hanukkah everybody!

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