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Chef Meg’s Makeover: Cheeseburger Soup Cheeseburger soup was not one of the recipes that I prepared in culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu. I took one look at the ingredient list and knew I had to make this over. 1/9/2012 5:00:00 PM
75 Habits for a Healthier Life Get the best wellness advice from Woman’s Day’s past 75 years.
 1/9/2012 6:00:00 AM
Setting Non-Diet Goals: Helpful for Overall Well-Being It’s that time of year again, the time when people make resolutions (or set-up goals). Find out what goals Coach Denise is setting this year for her overall well-being. 1/8/2012 6:00:00 AM
Contest Closed: Commit to Cook in 2012: Enter to Win 'The SparkPeople Cookbook' We're giving away three copies of the cookbook, just in time for all those New Year's resolutions! 1/6/2012 6:00:00 PM
My Best Advice for Those Just Starting Out Beth has lost 150+ pounds using SparkPeople. Now she's sharing her best tips with all you new members. 1/6/2012 2:00:00 PM
Diet Myth #5: Baking and Steaming are the Only 'Healthy' Cooking Methods Diet Myth #5: Baking and steaming are the only cooking methods you need to know. Roasting is another healthy cooking method. Learn how to roast today. 1/6/2012 10:00:00 AM
Does Your Appetite Change With the Seasons? Is my brain is hardwired to increase my appetite when the weather turns colder? Research shows that when the days get shorter and darker, our appetites tend to increase. 1/6/2012 6:00:00 AM
Diet Myth #4: Fat-Free Foods are the Best Choice EAT ENOUGH fat (20 percent to 35 percent of your daily calories). This will bring the pleasure and satisfaction back to your meals so you’re less likely to overeat later. 1/5/2012 6:00:00 PM
10 Low Sodium Restaurant Options For the New Year People wonder why the sodium content of fast foods is so high, even in those supposed to be healthier options. Check out these better options. 1/5/2012 2:00:00 PM
You Asked: What's the Best Diet/Fitness Program for Weight Loss? If you find yourself falling for weight-loss infomercials or diet trends, only to fail at your goals again and again, listen up. Here's how to pick the best plan for you. 1/5/2012 10:00:00 AM
Scale Haters Unite! The scale is one tool many of us use to measure our progress, but it is not always the best tool to gauge our success. 1/5/2012 6:00:00 AM
Learning to Cook, One 'SparkPeople Cookbook' Recipe at a Time Shannon can't cook--but that's changing, one "SparkPeople Cookbook" recipe at a time. 1/4/2012 2:00:00 PM
Diet Myth #3: Cut Salt and Fat, Forgo Flavor Diet Myth #3: Cut back on salt and fat, forgo flavor. There are tricks to impart flavor with almost zero calories. When you’re watching fat and calories, use herbs, and spices. 1/4/2012 10:00:00 AM
SparkPeople's '28 Day Boot Camp' DVD is Here! Our new workout DVD is already getting rave reviews. Find out how these fat-blasting, calorie-torching workouts can help you reach your weight-loss and fitness goals in 2012. 1/4/2012 6:00:00 AM
Tasty and Nutritious Chicken Recipes Tasty and nutritious chicken recipes from SparkRecipes. 1/4/2012 6:00:00 AM
Diet Myth #2: Plain Vegetables are Better for You Diet Myth #2: Plain Vegetables are Better for You.
Love broccoli with a bit of butter? Want some (reduced-fat) ranch with that salad? Go ahead. We insist! 1/3/2012 6:00:00 PM
How Will You Make This the Year of Lasting Change? Ask yourself this question: What is going to make this year different? When do you say that enough is enough and you’re tired of living a life that’s not your ideal? 1/3/2012 2:00:00 PM
Stuck in a Rut: 3 Ways to Break Free With the advent of the New Year, now is the perfect time to get yourself out of a rut and develop a plan to meet your goals of 2012. 1/3/2012 10:00:00 AM
10 Ways to Stop Binge Eating in Its Tracks Don't let out-of-control eating ruin your weight-loss efforts. Find out how to stop a binge, get yourself back on track and prevent future episodes once and for all. 1/3/2012
Today is THE Day--the One Where You Reclaim Your Life Today is the day to reclaim your life! No more excuses, no more complaints. Make today your own someday. 1/2/2012 10:00:00 PM
Diet Myth #1: Watching Your Weight? Then Eat Less Diet Myth #1: When you're watching your weight, you have to eat less. No Way! Fill up your plate with healthy food so the eyes and the stomach are satisfied. 1/2/2012 5:00:00 PM
Comfort Food Slimdowns Chef Meg wants to pass on all her family favorites to her kids--without all the fat and calories. Now, it's a passion of hers to make those delicious comfort foods healthier.
1/2/2012 2:00:00 PM
Top Restaurant Trends to Watch in 2012 Food costs have been on the rise while labor costs have been holding steady. Learn how these factors may influence dining trends in the New Year. 1/2/2012 10:00:00 AM
How to Overcome Overeating Recover from a filling holiday feast—and avoid going overboard in the first place—with these tips from Joy Bauer. 1/2/2012 6:00:00 AM
31 Real-World Tips to Reach Any Resolution How do you make your resolutions a reality in 2012? By following these smart goal-setting tips! 12/31/2011 6:00:00 AM