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Home Blood Glucose Monitoring for People with Diabetes Not sure how to interpret the results of your glucometer? Start here.  12/20/2010
SparkPeople Members Take on Vegas 2010 allowed me to meet with SparkPeople members from around the country and what a year it was. You all inspire us every day as you overcome the obstacles in your life. 12/18/2010 8:15:30 AM
Confession: My Sugar Addiction has Returned Earlier this year, I thought I had finally changed my eating habits, only eating treats now and then. But since that time, things haven't exactly gone as planned... 12/17/2010 11:00:00 AM
Denise Austin Workout Exclusive: 5-Minute Toning Routine Can you fit in a good workout in just five minutes? You can when you try these four moves! 12/17/2010 6:00:00 AM
Give the Gift of Better Health Being proactive about improving your health and losing weight is the best gift of all! 12/16/2010 11:08:43 AM
Are Tiny Tastes Sabotaging Your Efforts? Are you being honest with yourself about everything you consume each day? Do all these licks, tastes and bites matter? 12/15/2010 3:00:00 PM
Guiltless and Sweet Holiday Treats You Have to Try! Check out these better-for-you treats you can include in your celebrations this year! 12/15/2010 6:00:00 AM
The Day I Gave In to the Fear--and Let Myself Fall One day I decided that playing it safe wasn't cutting it anymore. So I decided to let myself fall. Did someone catch me? Did I catch myself? 12/14/2010 2:41:37 PM
Jillian Michaels to Leave ‘Biggest Loser’; Will You Still Watch? Last week, Jillian Michaels revealed that the next season of "The Biggest Loser" will be her last. Will you still tune in? 12/14/2010 9:28:18 AM
10 Easy Ways to Lighten Up Any Recipe There's more than one way to lighten up a recipe. Give your favorite dishes a quick, healthy makeover with these fresh ideas. 12/14/2010
Reference Guide to Cross-Training How would you like an exercise technique that banishes boredom, boosts your results, and prevents injury? Learn why cross-training is a must for your workouts—and how to do it. 12/14/2010
New Update Encourages Increase in Vitamin D There have been many conflicting studies and reports over the last decade related to calcium and vitamin D. Learn about the new IOM findings and recommendations. 12/13/2010 11:04:51 AM
5 Ways with… Lemons Learn how to use lemons in new and inventive ways! 12/13/2010 5:00:00 AM
12 Days of Holiday Cookies: Chef Meg's Cinnamon Chocolate Shortbread This almond shortbread recipe replaces Chef Meg's mom's buttery shortbread. 12/12/2010 5:22:58 AM
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Fitness Enthusiast With the holiday just around the corner, check out my list of gifts to give the fitness enthusiast in your life, however feel free to add a few of your own ideas. 12/11/2010 12:00:00 PM
12 Days of Holiday Cookies: Holiday Spice Cut-Out Cookies The smell of these spice cut-out cookies baking evokes the holiday spirit. The cookies can be served plain, but a little decoration gives them a more festive look. 12/11/2010 5:19:48 AM
Tricks to Stay on Track during the Holidays Don't let the hustle and bustle of the holiday season keep you from making healthy choices! Follow these tips to bust those excuses and stack on track. 12/10/2010 2:00:00 PM
12 Days of Holiday Cookies: Mint Chocolate Chip-Oat Cookies Chocolate and mint pair so well together that we put a second mint-chocolate cookie on our list. This recipe uses oats! 12/10/2010 6:09:42 AM
Starting New Traditions for Happier Holidays This is a little something for the lonely, grieving, depressed, stressed, and dieting out there who might be having a hard time getting through the holiday season. 12/9/2010 11:00:00 AM
12 Days of Holiday Cookies: Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies One of our members took the classic chocolate chip cookie and gave it just a tweak to make it healthier. The good news is that this version is just as tasty as the original! 12/9/2010 5:27:22 AM
12 Days of Holiday Cookies: Chef Meg's Spice Cookies Serve these holiday cookies with a cup of tea or lowfat vanilla ice cream. 12/8/2010 11:01:59 AM
Denise Austin's 5 Stay-Fit Holiday Tips Get Denise's favorite guilt-free party recipe, plus more tips for squeezing in fitness and healthy eating! 12/8/2010 6:22:09 AM
Advice on Coping with the Holidays, from an Obesity Expert Worried about weight gain this holiday season? Dr. Martin Binks, a renowned obesity expert, shares his best advice for staying happy and healthy through it all. 12/7/2010 6:00:00 PM
Now in Paperback: 'The Spark,' with Secrets to a Strong Start 'The Spark' is now available in paperback! In it, you'll find our NEW Strong Start Guide, which shares secrets to lose twice the weight in two weeks--and keep it off! 12/7/2010 10:01:04 AM
12 Days of Holiday Cookies: Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies At only 50 calories a piece these soft cookies are sure to please! This is another recipe we found through a member. 12/7/2010 5:58:01 AM