All Entries For weight loss
Weight Busters: All Carbohydrates are NOT Created Equal
Simple and complex carbohydrates provide the energy our bodies require but they are not created or used the same by the body. Do you need to do some fine tuning in your intake?
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3 Lessons from Maria Menounos' 40-Pound Weight Loss
This celeb has her head on straight when it comes to food, exercise and her body. Find out how she lost the "freshman 40" long before she was famous.
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TIME's Great Exercise Debate: What's In It for You?
Have you seen the cover story ("Why Exercise Won’t Make You Thin") in the current issue of TIME magazine? Find out why that article won't make you smarter...
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But What if I Can’t Lose Weight?
If you have had trouble losing weight and been told you must be doing something wrong or must be “cheating,” this blog is for you!
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Is Exercise a Metabolism Booster? Maybe Not.
Does regular exercise help you burn more fat, even hours after your workout is over? Maybe not, according to new research.
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There is No Magic Potion, for Real?
As many of us know there is no quick fix to losing weight, but is there any way to convince friends that the only way to healthy living is via a sound diet and exercise plan?
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Meet Denise, A SparkPeople Member Turned Employee
The behind-the-scenes folks here are really excited to tell you a little about what they do at SparkPeople! Now meet Denise, who started out as a member!
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Should Mom of 555-Pound Boy be Charged with Neglect?
Most parents only want to do the right thing and give their children a happy life. But when a child becomes obese, are they no longer doing the right thing?
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'So You Think You Can Dance' Meets 'The Biggest Loser': Will You Tune In?
"The Biggest Loser," NBC's weight-loss reality show, is a hit. So is FOX's dance show, "So You Think You Can Dance?" Now Oxygen has a show that seems to combine them both.
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Young and at an Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal cancers are a common type of cancer for U.S. adults. New findings suggest a 17% increase over the last decade in those under the age of 50. Are you at risk?
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Could You Have Metabolic Syndrome?
Cardiovascular disease is a common chronic disease in our society today. Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of this disease. Are you at risk?
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Birdie Shares a Giant Thank You and Motivational Message
As a way to say thank you for all your support and to answer your questions, Birdie wrote a guest blog post for the dailySpark.
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Didn't See Birdie on 'Good Morning America'? Watch Her Video Now
Yesterday Birdie shared her amazing story with the dailySpark. Today, she shared it with "Good Morning America." Watch it now!
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'I'm a Doctor and Mother of 5--and I Lost 140 Pounds!'*
Birdie, a neurologist and mother of five from Orlando, lost 140 pounds with SparkPeople. She tells the truth about what it's really like to drop the weight and stay motivated!
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'I Just Wanted to Live My Life'
Angela used SparkPeople to lose 86 pounds--and gain a better life. She shares her incredible story in her own words on the dailySpark--and in Family Circle magazine!
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