New Articles and Blogs

Surprising Secrets About Women and Swimsuits More than 1,000 women confessed to FITNESS magazine what they really think of their beach bodies. Go beyond the tan lines with these juicy factoids... 6/2/2011 6:00:00 AM
6 Healthy, Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipes Looking for a way to replace your store bought barbecue sauce? We've rounded up some healthy barbecue sauce recipes to help liven up your grill recipes. 6/1/2011 2:00:00 PM
Why Are 'Bad' Habits So Hard to Change? We know that changing bad habits isn't easy, but why is it so hard? Guest blogger and obesity expert Dr. Binks explains. 5/31/2011 6:25:24 PM
More Evidence that Small Bits of Activity Add Up A new study has examined the role of incidental physical activity and how those small amounts of extra activity throughout the day can positively impact your health. 5/31/2011 1:55:15 PM
Celebrate National Running Day June 1st The first Wednesday in June has been slated as National Running Day. A day to celebrate the joy of running-a sport that is not measured by speed, but heart and desire. 5/31/2011 10:00:29 AM
Boost Your Bathing Suit Confidence Dreading swimsuit season? Have no fear! These tips will help you look and feel your best no matter your size. 5/31/2011
Go Nuts for Nut Butters! Stuck in a PB&J rut? There is a whole world of nut butters available, each with their own benefits and flavors. Try these deliciously healthy nut butters that are peanut-free! 5/31/2011
8 Reasons Why Your Workout Isn't Working If you're not getting the results you want, you could be guilty of one (or more) of these common mistakes. Get back on track with these easy fixes. 5/31/2011
A Better Burger for Your Summer BBQs Juicy and flavorful, this turkey burger has a tangy taste, thanks to some feta. 5/30/2011 6:14:53 PM
Exercising (Not Exorcising) The Inner Diva* Jenn is selfish self-centered--and proud of it! Now halfway to go and 100 pounds down, she encourages you to follow her lead! 5/30/2011 2:00:00 PM
Water Safety Tips for an Active and Safe Summer Memorial weekend marks the unofficial start to the swimming season and the end of water safety month. Use these tips for a fun and safe summer. 5/30/2011 10:08:03 AM
Little-Known Sunscreen Facts Find out how to choose the right one, the best way to apply it and more... 5/30/2011 6:00:00 AM
How I Stop a Binge ~INDYGIRL shares her best tips for stopping a binge. 5/27/2011 2:09:08 PM
Olympic Swimmer Amanda Beard's Motivation Tips Olympic swimmer and mom Amanda Beard shares her best tips for staying fit and keeping life balanced. 5/26/2011 2:00:00 PM
'Toning' Shoes for Girls: What Do You Think? Sketchers Shape-Ups have recently become available for young girls. The company says the shoes are just designed to promote exercise for kids. Do you agree? 5/26/2011 10:00:00 AM
I Was Addicted to Tanning Beds, until I Got Skin Cancer Think you're too young for cancer? Christina did. She ignored warnings about tanning beds, until it was almost too late. 5/26/2011 6:08:57 AM
Healthy Cookout Dessert Recipes (Plus More!) This weekend kicks off the season for cookouts, but have no fear, there are plenty of healthy options when it comes to cookout meals (and desserts). 5/25/2011 2:00:56 PM
7 Fun Ways to Get Slim without the Gym Think you need a gym membership to lose weight or get fit? Think again! Cheap and free alternatives abound! 5/25/2011 9:00:00 AM
Meet Elle, An Author Who Rewrote Her Dreams with SparkPeople Meet Elle Newmark, SparkPeople member and published author. After losing the weight and finding her confidence as a writer, she set new goals, and now she's writing book #3! 5/25/2011 5:16:10 AM
Hard Workouts Might Boost Your Mood I'm one of those people who likes to challenge my body with a tough workout. New research shows I'm not the only one who gets a mental boost from strenuous exercise. 5/24/2011 2:11:32 PM
Inspire Active and Healthy Living: Together Counts! Together Counts is a nationwide program inspiring active and healthy living. Will you help spread the word? 5/24/2011 10:24:23 AM
No More Bland Diet Food! Steamed veggies. Baked chicken. Boiled rice. Healthy food doesn't have to be boring! Boost the flavor (not the calorie count) of your meals with these secret ingredients. 5/24/2011
5 Ways with... Shower Caps Learn new uses for shower caps! Each week, Woman's Day features a different item and shows you five new uses for it--surprising even the savviest of homemakers. 5/23/2011 6:00:00 PM
10 Snack Ideas to Help You Reach Your 5 a Day If you're having trouble fitting in 5 + servings of fruits and vegetables daily, you need to rethink your idea of them. Add one of these snacks to your day! 5/23/2011 2:16:38 PM
A Springtime Pork Feast That's Healthy On the menu: Mustard Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Boiled Redskin Potatoes, and Radish Salad, served with Cucumber Sauce. Let's eat! 5/23/2011 10:05:39 AM