2008 is already almost three weeks old, and the holiday season is fading fast into our collective memories. As the ordinary day-to-day routine reclaims our lives after weeks of traveling, shopping, and eating, sticking to those fitness resolutions that you made a little over two weeks ago might be getting a little bit tougher. As the novelty of new work outs and diets begin to wane, I surfed some fitness-centric blogs written by women who are not only successfully sticking to their plans, but were also gracious enough to share tips with the rest of us slackers:

So, the holiday season is finally over! Time to assess the unhealthy choices that one may have made in the past six weeks (or longer!) and (possibly?) vow to change. For much of the population, this will mean weight loss or a dietary change (see here for an excellent BlogHer article on these topics), but there are a myriad of positive changes that one can make in honor of a new, healthier year.

Breast cancer, one of the most common cancers among women, also has the distinctive honor of having its own heavily-advertised awareness campaign. While the pros and cons of the Pink for October awareness campaign have been debated for some time (check out these BlogHer articles from October 2007), one of the key issues with the breast cancer movement is the sheer magnitude of it. While there are countless agencies researching breast cancer causes, cures and treatments (whom are funded by even more philanthropic and corporate entities), there has never been an attempt to organize the fight against the disease. As a result, the research is fractioned, sometimes disorganized, and even duplicated at times. (Think Before You Pink produced an excellent PSA on this very topic that may be viewed here.)

The holiday season is in full swing, and as the month of December marches on, more and more people are decorating their homes. The festivity and beauty added by the many lights and candles is enjoyed by many; however, the decorations and the process of installing them hold many inherent health risks. From trees to tinsel, there are important recommendations to keep in mind while selecting and installing your seasonal trappings.

With the holiday season in full swing, people are challenged with extra calories and temptation at every turn. Health and wellness bloghers have a myriad of tips for keeping ahead of the holiday pounds: RN Laurie White offers ways to curb the average seven-pound weight gain: