Jill Schildhouse

New year or not, making a goal and seeing it through is tricky business, and in some instances, you are your own worst enemy when it comes to success.

In previous Oxygen challenges, we awarded a single grand prize to one deserving contestant, who then landed the cover of Oxygen. However, not everyone is interested in being a cover model, and with every Challenge, there are so many amazing athletes, incredible transformations and inspiring stories that we decided there should be more ways to win. Here are the worthy women who won Best Masters Athlete (40+), Biggest Transformation, Best Team Player/Motivator and Fittest Mom.

What comes to mind when you think of eco-friendly gift ideas? If you're worried the options are limited to unimaginative things like reusable grocery bags or composting bins, we've got some good news for you: There's a wide array of beautiful, thoughtful, and unique products that you'll be proud to gift wrap (in recycled paper, of course) and give to anyone on your list. We've rounded up some of the brands making the greatest strides toward sustainability.

From improving organization and boosting creativity to managing stress and fine-tuning your network, let the stars guide you toward your best self this year.

It makes sense that you get "in the zone" at the gym, enjoying your "me time" and doing your utmost to make the most of your fitness time. But gyms are still public places! You still need to be respectful of others, and that means avoiding these behaviors that'll make your fellow exercisers give you the stink eye (perhaps literally).

An alarming number of CBD products on the market fail laboratory testing for safety and efficacy. Learn how to discern between reputable brands and imposters.

Many factors contribute to the cost of creating cannabidiol products—the best way to avoid spending too much is to first educate yourself on what to look for when choosing a brand.

Baby, it's cold outside—and your furry friends are depending on you to keep them warm and protected all season long.

’Tis the season to update your “naughty or nice” lists and start holiday shopping. With health and wellness remaining center stage amidst a new surge of COVID-19 cases, everyone could use an extra dose of TLC throughout the holidays and into the new year. We’ve curated a collection of 25 wellness gifts at a variety of price points that are sure to fill your lucky recipients with the warm fuzzies this season is all about.

Everyone reacts differently to stress, and it can have a major impact on your body. For example, you might ramp up your exercise routine, while others might reach for their favorite flavor of Ben & Jerry’s. If you’ve been feeling extra stressed recently and noticed your jeans are getting looser, stress weight loss could be to blame.

Exercise in the midst of COVID-19 is especially crucial to your mental and physical well-being. Here are 5 obstacles to fitness that might be holding you back—and how to overcome them.

Few body parts seem to betray your secret late-night escapades like dark circles under your eyes. But the dreaded raccoon effect isn’t necessarily attributed to a lack of shut-eye.
Even if you’re catching enough ZZZ’s to rival “Sleeping Beauty,” you may still have dark under-eye circles.

Get your kicks on America's original road trip—this 2,448-mile journey from Chicago to Santa Monica is a trip down memory lane of our nation's history.

Nestled into the majestic Sierra Blanca mountain range of New Mexico—roughly equidistance between Albuquerque to the north and El Paso to the south—lies the quaint town of Ruidoso, in Lincoln County.

Have you started swinging through the drive-thru more frequently since fast-food chains decided to hop on board with plant-based burger options? Sure, Burger King’s Impossible Whopper and Carl’s Jr.’s meatless Beyond Meat burger may seem like enticing options after a long day — heck, even Ikea is rumored to be working on a meatless version of its famous Swedish meatballs.