All Entries For weight loss
The True Power of Setting the Right Goals
We preach the power of goal setting for good reason--the right goal can make or break your motivation. Learn how to make goals that stick and finally find success.
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100 Amazing Reasons to Start Losing Weight Today
We asked SparkPeople members why starting the weight-loss journey today is a better idea than putting it off until tomorrow and here are their 100 best responses.
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Breaking Up With Sugar Helped Jon Lose 260 Pounds
After successfully losing 260 pounds, Jon wants to inspire others to believe that it's never too late to make a change.
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What Do You Wish People Knew About Being Overweight?
People who have never been overweight or obese can't grasp the day-to-day struggles of living with those extra pounds. We asked some members to share their stories.
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Can Sweat-Inducing Methods Really Accelerate Weight Loss?
Do products that promote sweating and turn up the heat really help keep those pounds off for good? Let's find out if these four products really deliver and are even safe to try.
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Does Hypnosis for Weight Loss Really Work?
Is it a shortcut to skinny... or just a lot of hype? Find out whether weight-loss hypnosis really works, and what to look for if you're considering giving it a try.
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Why Weight Loss Is Not 80% Diet and 20% Fitness
Weight loss comes with a lot of blindly accepted truths, including that success is achieved through 80 percent diet and 20 percent fitness. SparkGuy doesn't exactly agree.
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7 Fun Ways to Visually Track Weight Loss Progress
Watch the weight melt away! Weight loss isn't easy, but it can become a little more fun with one (or more) of these visual methods for monitoring your progress.
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4 Ways to Beat the Heat and Stay Hydrated This Summer
Stay cool and enjoy all of your favorite summer activities with these four hydration tips.
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How Much Exercise Do You REALLY Need to Lose Weight?
If you're trying to lose weight, you probably need more than the general recommended amount of exercise -- but how much more?
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65 of the Most Motivating Mantras
Do you have a mantra? Whether it's mental, verbal or written, the right message can be a powerful tool in motivating you to become the best version of yourself.
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What Can You Do Now That You Couldn't Do Before Weight Loss?
Our members lost weight and feel great and are especially happy about enjoying their favorite activities again!
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7 Ways to Eat More Mindfully
Multi-tasking is great, but it has no place at the dinner table. Discover these tips for eating mindfully and tuning into your hunger.
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Reward Hard Work With 25 Goal Gifts Under $25
Reward yourself for all the "wins" in your life--losing weight, walking a little farther, giving up sweets--with these awesome, non-food goal gifts.
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How to Organize 10 Empowering Weight-Loss Challenges
Discover 9 new ways to organize a challenge with yourself, a buddy, significant other or coworker to help make healthy habits stick around for good.
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