All Entries For healthy living
How Do You Live in the Moment?
There are times when I know I'm not enjoying what I'm doing right now because I'm thinking about what I need to do later. Can you relate?
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The Road to Failure Can Lead Us Down the Path of Success
It isn't always easy to fail, but when we overcome life's failures, we learn more about who we are knowing that nothing can keep us from reaching our goals.
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More Evidence that Small Bits of Activity Add Up
A new study has examined the role of incidental physical activity and how those small amounts of extra activity throughout the day can positively impact your health.
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Confession: I Ran and Ate My Way Through the Krispy Kreme Challenge
What do you get when you combine competitive running with competitive eating? A new meaning to the phrase 'doughnut run!'
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Improve Heart Health with Short Activity Breaks
Taking quick activity breaks at work give me a boost of energy and improve my concentration. New research shows those quick breaks might also be improving my health.
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Stuff We Love: Family Favorites to Help You Stay Healthy and Connected
Here are some things to keep your family healthy and connected even with the busiest schedules.
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In Memoriam: Jack LaLanne
Jack LaLanne, founding father of the fitness movement in the United States, died at home on Sunday at the age of 96, but his legacy lives on...
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Take the Challenge!
SparkPeople has teamed up with Corporation for National & Community Service to promote the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service.
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Make the World a Healthier, Happier One: Volunteer!
A happy and healthy life should be within reach for everyone. That's why today we're writing about the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
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The Key to Weight Loss Isn't Just Diet and Exercise
If you're trying to lose weight, you've been paying attention to what you eat and how much you exercise. Why don't we always see the results we'd expect?
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Are You Monitoring More Than Weight?
Learn how to make weight only one piece of your healthy living puzzle and how to make your puzzle one with as many pieces as possible.
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Tricks for Healthier Halloween Treats
Instead of candy this year that pulls you away from your goals, use these tricks to offer fun and healthy treats.
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Is a New Health Commitment Group a Positive Collaboration?
A new initiative has a focus on reducing obesity, especially childhood obesity by 2015. How will this new initiative influence your family?
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Maybe I Just Don’t Get It
A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with two of my close family members who have struggled with their weight for a number of years. It left me frustrated and confused.
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Podcast: Healthy Summer Travel and Cookout Tips
Coach Nicole recently stopped by a local radio show to share some SparkPeople summer tips. Listen to the podcast of that show here!
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