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Tune In to Watch Chef Meg on 'The Doctors' Great news: Chef Meg will be on The Doctors Thursday, January 19, to talk about "The SparkPeople Cookbook." We hope you'll tune in and help us Spread the Spark! 1/18/2012 2:00:00 PM
6 Sneaky Ways to Add More Nutrition to Your Meals Youre eating your veggies and watching your portions, but is there a way to make your meals even better for you? These 6 habits will help you take your healthy choices to the next level so you can get more nutritional bang for your buck. 1/18/2012 11:47:00 AM
Dinner's Ready, for about 400 Calories (or Less) These 10 dinner combos have about 400 calories--can you believe it? 1/18/2012 10:00:00 AM
Reviews of SparkPeople's '28 Day Boot Camp' Workout DVD Thinking about getting SparkPeople's new DVD? Don’t take our word for it--read what SparkPeople members (and others) are saying! 1/18/2012 6:00:00 AM
10 Filling, Healthy Lunches Today we're sharing 10 lunches that feature recipes from "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight"--each with about 400 calories and many with less.
 1/17/2012 6:00:00 PM
12 Skinnier Dip Recipes From sweet and creamy to savory and spicy, dive into a lightened-up dip recipe for every occasion! 1/17/2012 4:23:00 PM
How to Squeeze Workouts into Your Hectic Schedule You might not have a daily hour of uninterrupted time for working out, but you probably have more time than you think. It all comes down to priorities and a little creativity. 1/17/2012 10:00:00 AM
Welch's Light Concord Grape Juice Beverage For those looking for a refreshing way to enjoy the flavor of juice, but with fewer calories than 100% juice, then you'll want to try Welch's Light Concord Grape Juice Beverage. 1/17/2012 6:00:00 AM
8 Things You Always Wanted to Know about Dieting Does chewing gum burn calories? Can coffee rev up your metabolism? Will exercising on an empty stomach burn more fat? Get answers to these weight-loss questions and more! 1/17/2012
Make Your New Year's Momentum Last Everyone is full of enthusiasm on January 1, but keeping that motivation going for the long haul can be a real challenge. Be a goal-getting machine all year long by implementing this smart advice.
  1/17/2012
Waking Up to What You're Really Eating In part two of his series, Jerome shares his tips on why keeping track of your nutrition plays a vital role in your success on the scale. 1/16/2012 10:00:00 PM
Healthy, Delicious Breakfasts for 300 Calories All this week, we're sharing meals, snacks and even desserts that can fit into your daily life. We combine our recipes with simple, nutritious sides for healthy meals and treats! 1/16/2012 6:00:00 PM
6 Healthy Habits to Start Today If you want to change your life to reach your weight goals for the last time, here are six healthy habits to get you started. 1/16/2012 2:00:00 PM
Sleep Better Tonight Learn what you can do throughout the day to improve the quality of your zzz’s.
 1/16/2012 6:00:00 AM
CONTEST CLOSED: Win $50 to Spend in the SparkPeople Store Whether you need a dose of motivation or a reward for reaching a goal, today's giveaway will interest you: We're giving two lucky readers a $50 gift certificate to the SparkPeople 1/13/2012 6:00:00 PM
Lauren Drops 80 Pounds with SparkPeople* Beth interviews SparkPeople member Lauren Wardell (AKA Sparkgirl32) who has lost 80 pounds following the SparkPeople Program 1/13/2012 2:00:00 PM
The Secret to Turning Off Your Fat Genes Studies have identified the "fat gene" which can increase your risk of becoming overweight or obese. But that doesn't mean you're destined to struggle with your weight forever. 1/13/2012 10:00:00 AM
The Easiest Motivation Technique You Haven't Tried Yet Need a little inspiration to reach your goals? This simple technique takes a matter of minutes and can change your entire outlook! 1/13/2012 6:00:00 AM
Top 10 Things You Should Know About the SparkPeople Community Find out what top 10 things Coach Denise feels everyone should know about the SparkPeople Community! 1/12/2012 10:00:00 AM
Improvement Begins with I Every day we are faced with obstacles in life, but it is how we approach them that will allow us to continue to move forward. 1/12/2012 6:00:00 AM
It's All Greek Yogurt To Me Use Greek Yogurt to add flavor and texture to your recipe while cutting out the fat and calories. 1/11/2012 6:00:00 PM
The Health Benefits of Losing Just 10% of Your Body Weight You don't have to lose 100 pounds or reach your goal weight to see improvements in your health. Dr. Birdie tells you how losing just 10% of your body weight can help! 1/11/2012 10:00:00 AM
Making an Exercise DVD: The Good, the Bad and the Sweaty Did she keep the clothes? Do they ever break a sweat? Coach Nicole shares 13 funny and interesting details from the making of SparkPeople's ''28 Day Boot Camp'' DVD. 1/11/2012 6:00:00 AM
It Seems Size Really Does Matter According to a study published last summer, the size of your fork may be partially responsible for how much you choose to eat at mealtime. 1/10/2012 6:00:00 PM
Guys, Let's Wake Up and Stop Sleeping Through Life This is part 1 of a four-part series. Jerome shares his motivation to help men take accountability for not only for their own health, but their lives, too. 1/9/2012 10:00:00 PM