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50 SparkPeople Members' & Staffers' Goals for 2019 Goal-setting game a little rusty? Some of our SparkPeople members and staffers share their own targets to help inspire you to meet yours. 1/1/2019
Spark Spotlight: Amy (ABELAWSKI) Amy is celebrating some fitness victories! 12/31/2018
30 Ways SparkPeople Members & Staffers Work to Love Their Bodies There are always reasons to love your body. Next time you're at a loss for how to appreciate yours, visit this list for some self-affirming inspiration. 12/31/2018
4 Ways Being Selfish Can Help You Lose Weight Selfish comes with a negative connotaion, but when you're trying to lose weight, it could be an important tool in your journey to health. Discover why being a little selfish can make a big difference.  12/28/2018
Motivational Quotes You Should Print and Look at Daily Some days, you wake up and feel like you could take on the world. Others, walking to your car feels like a workout. In those latter days, print out these quotes for an extra push. 12/27/2018
Why Joining a Gym Shouldn't Be Your New Year's Resolution It's resolution time and you've decided getting in shape is at the top of the list. The obvious next step is signing up for a gym, right? Not according to this gym owner. Find out why you might want to think twice about joining a gym on January 1st.  12/26/2018
Are You Missing out on This Essential Exercise Element? If your idea of recovery is taking a day to bingewatch the latest Netflix craze, you've got it all wrong. Find out why active recovery could actually be the most important part of your workout routine.  12/21/2018
7 Bad Goals to Avoid (and the 3 Steps to Achieving Any Goal) Got goals? The first step toward reaching them: Learn the difference between what makes a goal worth setting and a goal worth forgetting. 12/20/2018
12 Hearty Soup Recipes That Will Warm You Up Looking for some new soup recipes for those cold nights? We've rounded up a variety of healthy and flavorful soup recipes that will be sure to keep you warm and nourished! 12/19/2018
The 9 Most Common Mistakes People Make in Group Exercise Classes Walking into a new exercise class can be very intimidating, so it helps to be aware of common newbie mistakes. Then you can come prepared and feel as comfortable as possible. 12/18/2018
Constipated? Try These Foods to Keep Things Moving

Everything is moving right along toward where you want to be -- well, almost everything. If you're struggling with constipation, try these foods to improve the frequency and quality of your bathroom visits.

 12/17/2018
Spark Spotlight: Brian (BMCGRAW) Congrats to Brian, who ran his first 5K recently. 12/17/2018
30 Things to Say to Yourself to Avoid Sleeping Through Your Morning Workout Sick of sleeping through A.M. workouts? Borrow one of these quick-but-effective motivators to stop pushing Snooze and start moving! 12/14/2018
These Health Trends Will Be All the Rage in 2019 Out with the old and in with the new! Which fitness and food trends will be all over your social media in 2019? 12/12/2018
9 Holiday Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them You don't have to miss out on holiday fun and traditions just to avoid the weight gain that often comes with it. Use these tips to stay in control and still enjoy the season. 12/10/2018
Spark Spotlight: Michelle (MSMITCHELL2696) Michelle lost weight, but she also gained a lot of valuable life lessons from the SparkPeople community. 12/10/2018
Hit the Finish Line Stronger and More Motivated Than You Started With the finish line in sight, now is the time to determine how you live after achieving your goals. In this Go Get It Guide, we're talking motivation, self-love and training. 12/7/2018
5 Sandwich Swaps That Could Save You Hundreds of Calories Convenient, delicious, lunchtime classic--these are just a few of the words to describe the sandwich. But are you unknowingly adding hundreds of extra calories to your meal? 12/6/2018
13 Healthy & Delicious Ways to Marinate Chicken You don't have to be an accomplished chef to get on the marinade train—with some simple tips and a recipe, anyone can turn a boring breast into an exciting piece of chicken. 12/5/2018
Is Canned, Fresh or Frozen Your Best Grocery Bet? For years, we've been told to shop the perimeter, opting for fresh produce and meats over the canned or frozen stuff. But can there be value in those canned and frozen foods? Registered dietitian Chelsey Amer breaks down how to shop for your health. 12/4/2018
Spark Spotlight: Jo (OUTSIDEJOJO) Jo challenged herself to cover a two-mile distance every day and encouraged others to join her. Whether running, walking, skipping or jumping, we love her enthusiasm! 12/3/2018
How to Remain Grateful to Your Body While Working to Improve It By adopting some positive-minded strategies, you can look past what's ''wrong'' with your body and see all of the admirable—and even downright miraculous—things it does for you. 11/30/2018
17 Budget-Friendly Dinner Recipes for $3 or Less per Serving Cheap doesn't have to mean unhealthy. The creators of these budget-friendly recipes say they won't cost any more than a drive-thru value meal. 11/29/2018
8 Effective Exercises You Can Do With 1 Resistance Band When you're short on time or recovering from an injury, resistance bands provide a quick, safe alternative to traditional weight training. Jump on the BANDwagon! 11/28/2018
How to Target Every Single Muscle in Your Legs Love it or hate it, leg day is essential for anyone wanting to build overall strength. To save you time, we rounded up the most effective way to work every single muscle in your legs so your next leg day will be your best one yet.  11/27/2018