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Success Story: 'I'm in Training for the Rest of My Life!'*
Meet Jennifer, a SparkPeople member who lost 60 pounds. Find out her secrets of success here!
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4 Signs You Won't Reach Your Fitness Goals
Will this be the year you reach your fitness goals--or are you doomed to fail? The answer depends on YOU.
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A Simple Reminder: Keep Looking Forward
Leave the past behind and look ahead to the amazing opportunities in 2013!
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The 100 Best Workout Songs of 2012
Thousands of people voted and the results are in! Find out which songs exercisers loved working out to this past year. Can you guess which one took the top spot?
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Success Story: 'I Was Made for More!'*
Meet Carley, a SparkPeople member who lost over 60 pounds and gained a healthier outlook on life!
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Success Story: 'It Was Worth It to Spend Time on ME'*
Find out how Diane lost 75 pounds--and how she plans on losing the baby weight from her recent pregnancy.
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Things That Don't Suck about Getting Older
Is there an upside to getting older? You bet! Here's what you have to look forward to with each passing birthday.
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'I Lost 94 Pounds and Lowered My Blood Pressure!'*
Find out how SparkPeople member Cathy lost 94 pounds and took control of her high blood pressure.
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Healthy Choices Aren't Always Easy, No Matter Who You Are
Olympic athletes don't get their bodies without a lot of hard work. Because they are being told what and when to eat and when to eat is it easier for them? My guess is "no."
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What Really Matters in Your Yoga Practice
Today I want to share with you a few short lessons I've gleaned from my years on the mat. I share these both as encouragement for you and as reminders for myself.
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Confession: I Can Run 10 Miles, But I Can't Do a Sit-Up
My husband wanted me to try a new fitness class at his martial arts studio. I hesitated for a long time because I was afraid it would show my weaknesses.
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Can We Teach Ourselves (and Our Kids) to Be Happier?
There are 2 kinds of happiness, explains parenting expert Michelle Stroffolino Schmidt, Ph.D. So which is more important? And, how can we teach happiness to our kids?
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Sometimes the Littlest People Know the Most
Here's what kids can teach you about living a healthy lifestyle.
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Meet One of SparkPeople's Best Problem-Solvers!
Meet Jeff, from Ad Operations, and learn how he's using SparkPeople to reach his goals.
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How to Help Others Find Freedom
What can you do to help your loved ones live a healthier lifestyle?
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