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How Long Would You Wait Hoping to Become a Contestant on the Biggest Loser?

Hundreds of people lined up in Dallas to vie for a position to become a contestant on the 13th season of the Biggest Loser. How many times would you audition hoping to be chosen?

Posted 8/23/2011 6:00:00 PM By: : 88 comments 17,587 views

Staying on Track: Instant Gratification vs.Long-Term Goals

How do you fight the urge to give in to instant gratification when you have a long road ahead of you? ~INDYGIRL shares her best tips.

Posted 8/19/2011 2:00:00 PM By: : 85 comments 32,290 views

Don't Be Afraid to Talk to Your Doctor about Weight Loss

Afraid of talking to your doctor about weight loss? Dr. Birdie allays your fears--and offers advice for getting the help you need.

Posted 8/16/2011 2:00:00 PM By: : 68 comments 60,636 views

Avoiding Mirrors: A Poor Reflection of Me & My Weight

Mr. Bad Food is tired of living like a vampire. He has a new plan... starting Monday. Can he do it this time?

Posted 8/10/2011 10:00:00 AM By: : 62 comments 31,326 views

How Blogging Helps You Reach Your Goals

Having lost 150+ pounds using SparkPeople, ~INDYGIRL has discovered that blogging can help. How? She explains.

Posted 8/5/2011 2:00:00 PM By: : 121 comments 28,881 views

I'm Almost To Goal, So Now What?

~INDYGIRL has been slowly and steadily losing weight for years. Her goal is in sight, but she's nervous. What comes next? Of course, she has a plan!

Posted 7/22/2011 2:00:00 PM By: : 739 comments 44,893 views

Dr. Birdie's Take on the 'Potato Chips Will Make You Fat' Study

Have you seen the study that said potato chips will make you fat? Dr. Birdie, SparkPeople's medical expert, explains what you REALLY need to know about foods that /make you fat.'

Posted 7/20/2011 10:00:00 AM By: : 26 comments 33,933 views

15 Hunger-Fighting Foods

Having lost 150+ pounds with SparkPeople, ~INDYGIRL knows how to keep hunger at bay. She shares her favorite foods.

Posted 7/15/2011 10:00:00 AM By: : 90 comments 58,487 views

What Really Works to Keep the Weight Off

A new study of maintainers has found that the strategies they used to lose the weight are not quite the same as the ones they use to maintain it long-term.

Posted 7/14/2011 10:00:00 AM By: : 43 comments 22,976 views

From Overweight Teen to Beauty Queen

Miss South Carolina lost 110 pounds without dieting. Find out how she did it--and how she's spreading a healthy message across America!

Posted 7/13/2011 10:00:00 AM By: : 62 comments 35,319 views

Focus on What You CAN Do, Not What You CAN'T

So what if you're not at your goal weight or you can't run a 5K. Don't worry about that! Think of all the things you CAN do, right now.

Posted 7/8/2011 6:00:00 AM By: : 112 comments 26,854 views

How I Found Freedom--and Realized We All Have Choices

At 460 pounds, ~INDYGIRL thought she had no choices left in life. She was wrong. Today, 150 pounds lighter, she shares her story. A must-read for anyone who has felt helpless.

Posted 7/1/2011 9:00:00 AM By: : 249 comments 35,731 views