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Twisted and Wacky Halloween Recipes Whether you're entertaining ghosts, goblins, or gouls, the food you share this Halloween can be fun, fresh, and flavorful. 10/26/2011 2:00:00 PM
Banning the Word 'Try' and Never Giving Up When I stopped trying to do things and just started doing them, much of the guilt that my Type A perfectionist personality imparted upon my life vanished. 10/26/2011 10:00:00 AM
6 Fun (and Calorie-Free) Halloween Traditions to Try Here are six fun, spooky and silly ways to enjoy Halloween without resorting to candy--perfect for kids and kids at heart! 10/26/2011 6:00:00 AM
The Journey of Overcoming Obstacles Overcoming the obstacles in life can allow us to embrace the strength we all have to carry on and learn the biggest lessons in life. 10/25/2011 2:00:00 PM
The Journey Back to a Fitter Me: Will You Join Me? How do you find the motivation to start over?. Does the thought of a challenge fuel your motivation, or discourage you from beginning? 10/25/2011 10:00:00 AM
5 Surprisingly High-Cal Halloween Treats They may be tiny, but they're far from innocent--especially if you can't stop at just one. These five caloric monsters will wreck your diet faster than you can say "Boo!" 10/25/2011
Why Getting Outside is So Good for You Feeling gloomy, tired or stressed out? New research is showing that spending time outdoors can have a major impact on your physical and mental health. 10/25/2011
Chef Meg's Favorite Halloween Recipes There's no need to fear Halloween--or any of the parties this time of year--with Chef Meg's health, delicious recipe picks. 10/24/2011 2:00:00 PM
10 Ways to Protect Against Breast Cancer Find out what you need to do in order to lower your risk. 10/24/2011 6:00:00 AM
I Lost 150+ Pounds--and I Didn't Give Up* ~iNDYGIRL has never given up--but she's wanted to during her journey to lose 150+ pounds. How does she keep going? 10/21/2011 10:00:00 AM
Fall Harvest Recipes from SparkRecipes 14 Fall Harvest recipes from Chef Meg and SparkPeople members. 10/20/2011 6:00:00 PM
Staying on Track When You're Hurt Ever have an injury, but not sure how you are going to stick to your health goals? Coach Denise offers some tips on how to stay on track with an injury. 10/20/2011 2:00:00 PM
Make Healthy Living a Reality in Fall Tips that will help us all make healthy living a reality during the upcoming fall and winter seasons. 10/19/2011 2:00:00 PM
A Dozen Staple Recipes from 'The SparkPeople Cookbook' Ask a chef which recipes are her favorite, and like a mother, she’ll answer, "I love them all equally." Still, there are some dishes I cook more often than others. Here are 12... 10/19/2011 10:00:00 AM
Healthy (Fun) Foods for Classroom Parties Next time your child has a birthday, send her off to school with a healthier snack to share. Here are 17 kid and mom-approved food ideas that make healthy eating fun! 10/19/2011 6:00:00 AM
The Art of Recovery: Part 1 We all know the benefits that exercise has on our health and well-being, but we must not forget the role rest and recovery play as well. 10/18/2011 2:00:00 PM
An Exclusive Interview with Tae Bo Creator Billy Blanks Discover the daily mantra that keeps Billy Blanks motivated, whether Tae Bo will ever be available on Nintendo Wii, and more in this exclusive Q & A! 10/18/2011 6:00:00 AM
Come On, Get Happy! Don't resign yourself to a "half empty" view of the glass! Positivity is something you can cultivate, and optimism is a state of mind. Increase your happiness set point with these real-world tips. 10/18/2011
Reduce Your Stroke Risk – Eat More Fish Learn seven key ways to reduce your risk of a stroke as well as the signs of a stroke so you can act FAST if you or a loved one experiences symptoms. 10/17/2011 2:00:00 PM
Chef Meg's Loaded Potato Soup My family loves potato soup but I prefer loaded baked potatoes. With this recipe, everyone wins! 10/17/2011 10:00:00 AM
Youth Sports Safety 101 Get essential tips for keeping your young athlete healthy on the field. 10/17/2011 6:00:00 AM
'I'm Less Than Half My Size!' * Find out how Ashley dropped 151 pounds and became her healthiest self ever! 10/16/2011 10:00:00 AM
CLOSED: Win 1 of 3 Cases of Seasonal Clif Bars Today, you'll get a chance to win a case of one of the three three seasonal flavors of Clif bars! 10/14/2011 6:00:00 PM
Could Gratitude Be the Key to Weight Loss? Beth writes: "I think if we were grateful for the blessing we do have in our lives, we would be more fulfilled and less hungry." Do you agree? 10/14/2011 10:00:00 AM
12 Fast and Fun Workout Songs for Fall Here are (count 'em) 12 great tunes that'll have you tapping your toes, bopping your head, and moving your whole body. 10/14/2011 6:00:00 AM