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''I Lost 50 Pounds with SparkPeople'' Find out what inspired one teen to get healthy and reach her goals with help from SparkTeens. 6/14/2011
5 Summer Recipes from Chef Meg SparkPeople's healthy cooking expert, Chef Meg, shares her 6/13/2011 4:00:00 PM
All-Natural Ways to Fight Bloating Find out what you can eat to help ease gas, water retention and more! 6/13/2011 11:00:00 AM
"I Lost 50 Pounds with SparkTeens!" 6/13/2011
Contest Closed: Win 1 of 12 Insulated Lunch Coolers Want to eat healthier during your workday? Enter to win one of 12 insulated lunch coolers: no more excuses! 6/10/2011 6:00:00 PM
Do You Have the Courage to Help Stop Bullying? Here is another Family Movie Night opportunity with a timely teachable moment about bullying. Watch and then use these links for tips and tools to help those you love. 6/10/2011 1:08:18 PM
Book Review: 'Fitness Fast Track to a Better Body' Can you really fast track fitness and weight loss? Find out what Coach Nicole thinks about the newest book from the editors of Fitness magazine. 6/10/2011 9:00:00 AM
Will Power: Find Your Inner Cause What motivates you to lose weight and stay healthy might not motivate someone else. That's why we all have to follow our own path, says ~INDYGIRL, who has lost 150 pounds! 6/10/2011 5:07:39 AM
Kindle Version of 'The Spark' Just $1.99 for a Short Time As part of a special promotion on Amazon, the Kindle version of "The Spark" is available for just $1.99--for just a short time. 6/9/2011 2:00:00 PM
5 Ways to Prevent Weight Gain at Work Are you doomed to have weight issues because you spend 8+ hours each day behind a desk? Not necessarily, if you're smart about your choices and how you structure your day. 6/9/2011 6:00:00 AM
Suffering from Celiac? Tips for Going Gluten-Free Though gluten-free foods are popular these days, life without gluten is not a fad diet for those suffering from celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Learn more. 6/8/2011 2:00:00 PM
All You Ever Wanted to Know about Vegetarian Protein Not sure how to meet your protein needs without meat? Look no further! We've rounded up a variety of resources to help you learn all about vegetarian protein. 6/8/2011 10:00:00 AM
I Survived the Warrior Dash! If you think fitness or running could never be fun, then you haven't tried this race. Coach Nicole shares how she got down and dirty at the Dash last weekend! 6/8/2011 5:00:00 AM
How Do You Live in the Moment? There are times when I know I'm not enjoying what I'm doing right now because I'm thinking about what I need to do later. Can you relate? 6/7/2011 2:09:58 PM
The Road to Failure Can Lead Us Down the Path of Success It isn't always easy to fail, but when we overcome life's failures, we learn more about who we are knowing that nothing can keep us from reaching our goals. 6/7/2011 6:00:41 AM
6 Things Your Personal Trainer Wishes You Didn't Do Whether you're withholding the facts or fudging the truth, here are six things you need to know to get the most out of every training session. 6/7/2011
8 Top Diet Myths Debunked Some "diet facts" are common misconceptions. Find out the surprising facts about what really fills you up and trims you down. 6/7/2011
Chef Meg's Favorite Strawberry Recipes I'm up to my elbows in berries at the farm these days. So what am I doing with all those berries? Find out! 6/6/2011 6:32:15 PM
Food for Thought: Don't Feed Negative Emotions Three small steps, plus one fact, equal a powerful exercise to help quell the negative feelings that rise up within me. Could it also help you? 6/6/2011 2:03:37 PM
National Food Icon Takes a New Shape It is now official and out with the triangle and in with the circle. Here is an inside look at the new national food icon to help you make healthier food choices. 6/6/2011 6:00:00 AM
How to Handle Tricky Friend Situations Save your friendship by dealing with annoyances gracefully 6/6/2011 5:00:00 AM
~INDYGIRL and Team Host a SparkRally ~INDYGIRL and friends hosted a SparkRally just outside Cincinnati in late May. Read all about this awesome event! 6/3/2011 10:20:28 PM
Three High-Protein Breakfasts to Boost Weight Loss A new study finds starting the day with a high protein breakfast helps manage hunger later in the day. Try one of these high protein options to see if you agree with the study. 6/3/2011 10:00:00 AM
This Month's Best Member Blogs A review of some of this month's best member blogs. Which one is your favorite? 6/3/2011 6:00:52 AM
Expensive Sunscreens Might Not Be Worth the Extra Money When it comes to choosing a sunscreen, I'm never quite sure which product to buy. A new study ranks the best products on the market, and the findings might surprise you. 6/2/2011 10:00:00 AM