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Reflections from a Mirror
As I stepped out of the shower this morning, I glanced in the mirror. I usually don’t do that. I guess it was my frame of mind today. Well, I was shocked by what I saw!
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Envisioning Your Future with a Collage and Some Friends
When she realized that there was no SparkTeam devoted to the Vision Collage, one SparkPeople member created her own. Find out why she feels so strongly about these collages.
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4 Secrets of Calorie Counting from a Top Food Blogger
Tina Haupert is one of the nation's most popular food bloggers. She lost 20 pounds about five years ago--and has kept it off. Now she's sharing some of her best tips.
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FlyLady Dishes on How Less Junk Means a Smaller 'Trunk'
The dailySpark has partnered with Lisa and Chris from SkinnyScoopers.com. Today they're bringing us a podcast with FlyLady, the organizer extraordinaire!
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5 Secrets to Staying Trim from the One of the World's Healthiest Countries
Japan has one of the lowest rates of obesity in the world--less than 5 percent. How do the Japanese stay so slim? A longtime resident shares the secrets that have helped her.
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Two Inspiring SparkPeople Members Take on Walking Events
Read the story of two inspiring SparkPeople members who have taken on the challenge to walk endurance events. I hope they will encourage you to do the same.
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10 Ways to Put the Lean in Clean!
If a growing list of spring cleaning chores has you wondering how you’re going to make fitness fit, start seeing your to-do list as your own personal trainer.
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Eat to Lose: Foods That Helped Me Shed 100+ Pounds*
I try to focus on eating healthy fruits, vegetables, grains, lean proteins, low fat dairy and healthy fats. By the time I get these foods in, I have less room for junk!
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Avoiding Cookies at the Cleaners
We’ve all heard the usual explanations for Americans’ expanding waistlines. But might hardware stores and hair salons also be responsible?
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Overwhelmed by Starfish
At the Spark Your Life Convention in Cincinnati this fall, one member in particular stole our (and your) hearts. She wanted to share this essay.
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Take Stock of Your Behaviors and Stay at a Healthy Weight, Naturally
People who make mindful eating second nature may appear naturally thin, but they're paying attention to what they're eating—and how much they're eating, and when.
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Stuff We Love: Two Fit Chicks and a Microphone
Two of our favorite fitness bloggers have teamed up in a regular health and fitness podcast, and we've invited them to tell you more about it.
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A Mighty Big Thanks for Sharing the Love
It's truly a world wide web, but it can feel mighty small and cozy some days. Like today, when we at the dailySpark are thanking all of those who have reviewed The Spark.
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The Four-Letter Word That Can End Mindless Eating Forever
Stop yourself by say the word, “HALT!” Halt is an acronym that will help discover the reasons why you might be turning toward food.
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80 Pounds Gone, Now I'm Carrying the Olympic Torch
For the past few months, the 29-year-old happily married store clerk from Manitoba, Canada, has been working out with one goal in mind: Carrying the Olympic torch.
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