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10 Bodyweight Training Exercises You Can Try at Home Who needs a full home gym? You can get a full-body workout without a single piece of equipment, from the comfort and privacy of home. 1/29/2019
Spark Spotlight: Marcie (MARCIE18) Marcie is changing her habits for the better and currently celebrating that she now skips the coffee creamer and instead drinks her coffee black. 1/28/2019
What a Healthy 300-Calorie Breakfast Really Looks Like Let these six healthy, hearty breakfasts designed by SparkPeople’s registered dietitian Becky Hand serve as examples of what a healthy breakfast looks like. 1/28/2019
6 Common Reasons You're Waking Up In the Middle of the Night If you're someone who regularly wakes up in the middle of the night, we don't blame you for being cranky. Our bodies need rest to properly function, not to mention help you enjoy the day. Discover six common reasons why experts say you're waking up and learn how to make things better.  1/25/2019
8 Smart Ways to Stay Active This Winter Baby, it's cold outside—but that's no excuse to hibernate! Melt away your winter-workout blahs with these motivating tricks and workout ideas. 1/24/2019
The Importance of Confidence in Reaching Your Goals In the inaugural edition of The Missing Link, trainer Justin Ochoa breaks down why building up your confidence is essential in any journey to healthy living. 1/23/2019
Non-Weight-Loss Resolutions That Will Make Your Life Infinitely Better Ask two people about their New Year's resolution, and chances are one will answer that they want to lose weight. It's a common goal and an admirable one, but if you're looking to get healthy it's not the only option. Discover why registered dietitian Chelsey Amer thinks you should go with one of these three goals instead.  1/22/2019
How to Quit Your Low-Carb Diet Without Regaining Weight Whether you're on keto, Paleo or cut carbs cold-turkey, for most, low-carb diets are just a starting point, not a forever solution. If you're ready to reintroduce carbs, registered dietitian Becky Hand has all the tips you need to do it without regaining weight.   1/21/2019
Spark Spotlight: Becca (BECCALOU09) Becca has been improving her fitness and can now hold a pike for a minute longer than her first attempt! 1/21/2019
How Real People Learned to Actually Enjoy Exercise (Really!) Discover the secrets of real people who have turned exercise from a dreaded chore into the highlight of their day. 1/18/2019
8 Ways to Break Your Bad Habits for Good Knowing that the habit is not good for your physical or emotional health means it's time for a change. Even the most ingrained habits can be broken successfully through patience and perseverance.    1/17/2019
9 Things Registered Dietitians Tell Their Clients on Day One Wondering where to start? Find helpful ideas in the advice that registered dietitians give to their clients who are just embarking on the first day of their journeys to health. 1/16/2019
8 Exercises for a Full-Body Bosu Workout Looking for a more challenging workout? Try adding a Bosu ball to your routine to help engage your core while working on balance. 1/15/2019
3 Diets Dietitians Say Are Not a Long-Term Solution It is so easy to fall into whatever diet is trending at the moment. Many fad diets, though, are not designed to be a long-term solution and, in fact, could be dangerous for your health. Discover three that dietitians warn should have an expiration date.  1/14/2019
Spark Spotlight: Rebecca (COUNTRYGAL1975) Rebecca is noticing how her health is improving when she walks with her grandchildren! 1/14/2019
9 Practical Ways to Stay on Track Every Weekend Tired of wrecking a week of progress over the course of just one indulgent weekend? Here are some easy ways to wake up feeling your best on Monday morning. 1/11/2019
Leave No Core Muscle Behind With These 10 Abdominal Moves The core is a complicated, but powerful grouping of muscles, and learning how to effectively work the various muscles is so important. Personal trainer Justin Ochoa is here to show you the 10 best moves for every section of your core.  1/10/2019
25 Warm & Cozy Ginger Recipes The deliciousness of ginger goes far beyond those cute man-shaped cookies... and did you know it's actually beneficial to your health? Get your ginger-spiration here! 1/9/2019
If You Have Limited Mobility, Movement Can Improve Your Self-Esteem If you live with limited mobility or disability, you might think that exercise is not something that can or should fit into your life. Let Jessica Schatz convince you otherwise. 1/8/2019
6 Tips for Keeping Your Resolutions on Track Fitness experts share their favorite goal-setting strategies to ensure that your resolutions keep their momentum all year round. 1/7/2019
Spark Spotlight: Carolyn (CESUMMERFORD) Carolyn is seeing results as she is now able to wear a smaller size in both shirts and pants! 1/7/2019
10 Ways to Finally Achieve Unshakeable Self-Esteem Self-esteem is a huge asset in any journey to health. The more you believe in yourself, the more likely you are to accomplish your goals! Learn how to boost your self-esteem today. 1/4/2019
3 Reasons Deprivation Is Not the Only Way to Lose Weight So you want to lose weight--time to give up cookies, cakes, chips and pizza. Cold turkey. Gone. Except it doesn't have to be that way. Find out why registered dietitian Chelsey Amer says deprivation could actually be detrimental to your weight-loss success.  1/3/2019
These 3 Simple Changes Helped Diane Lose 128 Pounds When she went to the doctor seeking help for back issues, he told her that the pain was because she was fat. "I hated him for saying it, but that got my attention," Diane recalls. 1/2/2019
7 Meal Prep Shortcuts That Will Save You So Much Time If you're looking to lose weight, meal prep is about to be your new BFF. Planning ahead can save you from mindless munching or hitting the drive-thru after a busy day, but it can take some time to put meals together. Use these meal prep hacks from registered dietitian Toby Amidor to save yourself precious time!  1/1/2019