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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?
Posted 8/31/2010  12:01:54 PM By:   : 86 comments   20,617 views
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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.
Posted 8/26/2010  5:22:31 AM By:   : 135 comments   37,098 views
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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!
Posted 8/24/2010  6:03:13 AM By:   : 122 comments   22,863 views
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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!
Posted 8/23/2010  11:02:48 AM By:   : 174 comments   25,659 views
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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?
Posted 8/18/2010  5:07:07 PM By:   : 104 comments   28,871 views
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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.
Posted 8/16/2010  5:00:04 AM By:   : 63 comments   19,763 views
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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!
Posted 8/11/2010  5:01:06 PM By:   : 123 comments   45,924 views
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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.
Posted 8/2/2010  1:16:32 PM By:   : 83 comments   34,282 views
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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.
Posted 7/29/2010  6:01:32 AM By:   : 114 comments   32,164 views
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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...
Posted 7/28/2010  10:23:28 AM By:   : 163 comments   26,560 views
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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.
Posted 7/26/2010  2:07:09 PM By:   : 123 comments   46,560 views
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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!
Posted 7/19/2010  12:45:30 PM By:   : 160 comments   27,325 views
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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!
Posted 7/15/2010  6:10:24 AM By:   : 296 comments   41,479 views
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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!
Posted 7/12/2010  3:54:44 PM By:   : 57 comments   55,607 views
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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.
Posted 7/8/2010  2:09:20 PM By:   : 64 comments   23,564 views
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