All Entries For motivation
You Did Your Best--Now Do Better
Instead of looking at the things I did "wrong," the decisions that led to "bad" choices, I choose to focus on the positives.
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This Month's Best Member Blogs
A review of some of this month's best member blogs. Which one is your favorite?
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It's Time to Step Away from the Peanut Butter
While pregnant, food was not my friend. Fast forward a few months after having my third child, and now it's a different story.
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Jewish Music to Inspire Your Hanukkah Workouts
Keep moving and stay on track with your goals during holiday festivities using these inspirational workout songs.
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I Can--Can You?
Michelene is now a regular guest blogger on the dailySpark. Learn more about her remarkable story--she's lost 95 pounds and kept it off using SparkPeople
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Dealing with Emotional Eating, from a Man's Perspective
Jerome has lost over 100 pounds using SparkPeople.com and is now sharing his tips and inspiration with others so that they, too, may achieve success.
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Lighten Up about Weighing In
Once upon a time, the scale ruled Beth's life. These days, she's 150 pounds lighter--and she has realized that weight is just ONE way to judge success when you're trying to be heal
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What Got You Started on the Road to Healthier Living--and What Keeps You There?
Would being told to write your own obituary by a doctor inspire you to lose weight--or discourage you from ever trying? Coach Toughlove shares his story and more.
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Don't Deny Your Trigger Foods--Manage Them
Author Dayna Macy explains how she stopped letting her trigger foods control her--and how she learned to be satisfied with less.
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Body Acceptance at Any Size
As long as I’m healthy and fit, that’s what matters most. But I’m not going to lie and say I don’t have those days where my imperfections start to bug me.
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Do You Have a Plan of Attack for the Holidays?
How do you avoid the temptations of the holidays and stay strong? The first thing you need is a plan of attack. I’ve got mine- do you have yours?
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The Journey Back to a Fitter Me: One Month In and Beyond
I’m trying to learn to “go with the flow” a little more and look at the bigger picture. I’m living an active life, even if I’m not ready to run my next marathon tomorrow.
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The Highs and Lows of Losing 100 Pounds
''You wouldn't know by looking at me that I exercise five days a week, eat tons of veggies or that I'm training for a triathlon. Most people still view me as a fat.''
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Selective Hearing: Turn it On
The words of other people can impact what we allow ourselves to achieve. SparkPeople member, Michcleary, encourages you to use selective hearing when you encounter any naysayers.
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The Journey Back to a Fitter Me: What’s the Recipe for Success?
I started this series after having my third child and struggling to return to physical activity. I had a lot of motivation the first few weeks, but now I've hit a few roadblocks.
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