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Are Your Kids Making You Fat? Are your kids putting your healthy lifestyle on the back burner? Here's how to make your nutrition and fitness more of a priority as a parent. 10/23/2018 10:00:00 AM
Spark Spotlight: Robin (RD03875) Robin came in second place in the Biggest Loser Fall Challenge! She was so excited and we are excited for her! 10/22/2018
9 Ways to Keep Fall Allergies from Making You Miserable Don't let runny noses and itchy, watery eyes ruin your autumn. Try these tips to keep symptoms at bay so you can enjoy all of those hayrides and hot chocolates. 10/19/2018
5 More Exercises You Could Be Doing Wrong We covered plank, lunges, crunches, squats and pushups in the past—now it's time to unveil five more popular moves you're probably doing wrong. 10/19/2018
24 Heavenly Hummus Recipes for Your Next Gathering Hummus wears many hats, each more delicious than the last. Go beyond the basics with one of these inventive variations of this versatile condiment. 10/17/2018
Improve Your Self-Discipline & Never Give Up On Yourself Again Do you find yourself making excuses for your 6 p.m. workout before you've even had your first cup of coffee? Do you regularly skip out on home workouts because you "just don't feel like it"? It's time for a self-motivation boost. These 5 tips will get you back on track.  10/16/2018
Spark Spotlight: Rhea (RheaElizabeth) Rhea just won her first 5K at 70 years old! 10/15/2018
13 Active Recovery Exercises for Your Rest Days Rest days are important to rebuild and recover -- but they don't have to mean vegging out on the couch. Try these slow, easy ways to stretch and move the body in between workouts. 10/12/2018
Why Are We Not Talking About Men and Body Image Issues? The body positivity movement is in full swing and its cover model is women everywhere. But what about the men dealing with their own body image issues? From beer bellies to feeling "too small," we're diving into this often ignored topic so listen up.  10/11/2018
50 Workout Songs to Add to Your Playlist Music is the ultimate motivator! These are just some of the energy-boosting, booty-kicking tunes that can keep you moving and grooving. 10/10/2018
Nola Lost 50 Pounds with a Positive Attitude and a Smile Nola has plenty of advice that helped her lose the weight and successfully transition into lifelong maintenance. 10/9/2018
SparkCoach: Own Your Day With Our New Feature! A virtual planner and so much more, SparkCoach is designed to help you prioritize your day, reach goals and make changes that will be sustainable for a lifetime. 10/8/2018 10:00:00 AM
SparkSpotlight: Jillian (JILLIAN48) Jillian discovered how exciting small rewards can be in the journey to weight loss, like fitting into clothing you haven't worn in eight years! 10/8/2018
A Night Owl Tries Morning Workouts & New Gear in the Go Get It Guide This month's Go Get It Guide is a mixed bag, so there's a little something for everyone! 10/5/2018
6 Daily Benchmarks That Aren't 10,000 Steps If you simply don't have the time, mobility or inclination to walk 10,000 steps (five miles) per day, there are plenty of other daily measures of progress. And if you've already joined the 10K step club and are looking to aim even higher, why not add one of these goals to the mix? 10/4/2018
Meet 9 Meat-Free Alternatives You'll Love With so many meat-free alternatives out there, how do you know which ones to try? We rounded up nine of the best, meat-free alternatives to burgers, sausages, jerky and more! 10/3/2018
35 Self-Care Ideas You Can Start Practicing Today Self-care is a hot buzzword these days, but what does it really mean? Beyond the obvious, what could or should you be doing to pamper and protect your mind and body? 10/2/2018
5 Ways to Turn Your Side Salad Into a Satisfying Supper Ah, the sad desk salad. It's become an uninspired, boring and unwanted symbol of healthy living. In fact, when built the right way, salads can be exciting, delicious and filling meals. Discover the five steps to creating better, never-boring salads from registered dietitian Toby Amidor.  10/1/2018
Spark Spotlight: Noelle (LUCKY1964) Noelle knows how hard it is to keep portions in check. To help her snack smart, she started food prepping her snacks for the week. 10/1/2018
19 Ways to Stop Taking Yourself So Seriously When Losing Weight Weight loss can be an emotional roller coaster—so, next time you feel like want to cry, look for opportunities to laugh instead. 9/28/2018
7 Ways to Banish Gym Excuses for Good If packing your gym bag the night before isn't enough to get you there regularly, check out these tips from trainers and other motivational experts to make getting to the gym one of the easiest parts of your day. 9/27/2018
Try On These 5 Fitness Apparel Trends for Fall Ready to treat yourself to some new workout clothes? We researched the hottest trends in fall fitness apparel just for you! 9/26/2018
8 Ways to Order Fast Food Without Destroying Your Diet We all know fast food isn't good for us, but sometimes it seems like there's no other option. Follow these rules to hit the occasional drive-thru with a clear conscience. 9/25/2018
5 Healthy Habits You Should Steal From the Pros Believe it or not, top strength coaches don't sleep in the weight room. They do, however, think it's important to sneak in healthy habits into every day when they're outside the gym walls. Discover five simple tips from the pros that you can steal for your own routine.  9/24/2018
Spark Spotlight: Tom (TANGOJAVA43068) Tom was so excited to share his big success in the Community Goal Feed--it was 17 years in the making! 9/24/2018