All Entries For motivation
What Comforts You?
When life hands me lemons, I bake lemon-poppyseed muffins. When I'm feeling blue, I retreat to the kitchen. How about you?
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See Yourself as Fit Person, No Matter Your Size
Sometimes the difference in whether you gain or lose is how you see yourself.
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SparkPeople Members Take on the Hood to Coast Relay
In less than 72 hours, 12 SparkPeople members will be running in one of the most prestigious running events in the world--The Mt. Hood to Coast relay. Come and meet the team!
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Meet the Man Who Keeps SparkPeople Up and Running
Meet Josh, our chief technology officer. This father of four has been with SparkPeople since 2001!
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One Healthy Decision Usually Begets Another
Confession: Last week, I was in a funk. Instead of fighting back too hard, I let myself wallow. Within a few days, it had passed and didn't seem so bad in hindsight. Smart plan?
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dailySpark Year Three: Putting 'Life' in Healthy Living
Happy Anniversary, dailySpark. You've come a long way, baby, since those early posts back in mid-August 2008. See what surprises we have in store for you this year.
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Confession: I Gain a Few Pounds Every Summer
My secret: I gain a few pounds every summer. I don't like the heat, and I'm BUSY! I don't sweat it. Why? Because healthy living is not about being perfect!
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My Fat Doesn't Have Feelings; Does Yours?
Turn your fat feelings into empowerment with food evaluation and a little introspection.
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Crossing over Those Dreaded Plateaus
~INDYGIRL has lost 126 pounds, but it hasn't been easy. She has struggled with plateaus. The trick is not letting plateaus become insurmountable obstacles. Here's how.
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'Did You Get What You Wanted from This Life?'
I walked away largely unharmed from an accident that could have been much worse. What shocked me more than the crash was the sense of peace that washed over me. And I thought...
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From Eating for My Weight to Eating for My Health
Something extraordinary happened to Julie: She realized that her body doesn't care what size jeans she wears--as long as she respects it, feeds it well, and moves it regularly.
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Taking One Step Closer to Your Goals
A new series is coming to help you reach the mountain of success to feel the thrill of victory!
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How the 'Girl with the Scars' Learned to Survive the Locker Room
Along her weight-loss journey, Beth faced a lifelong fear: changing in the locker room. Read how ~INDYGIRL overcame this fear--and how you can too!
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6 Tips to Ward Off the Post-Vacation Blues
Ever feel sad after returning from vacation? You're not alone. One seasoned traveler shares her tips for warding off the post-holiday blues!
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Look Your Best in Every Photo
Now that we're not hiding from the camera, how can we ensure that our "after" photos are good ones? An image consultant and SparkPeople member tells us how.
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