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Why Every Runner Should Add Hill Repeats to Their Workout If you're serious about running, hills are an amazing way to build endurance and improve strength. Get familiar with hill repeats in this video from The Run Experience. 8/27/2018
Spark Spotlight: Kathryn (CHANGING-TURTLE) Kathryn avoided going back for seconds of her husband's birthday cake. With the help of SparkPeople, she's learned to make a plan and stick to it! 8/20/2018
Is Running Really Best for Weight Loss? Is running really the best way to go about reaching your goals? If running isn't an option because of physical limitations or it's just not your idea of fun, do you have to become a runner in order to be successful? 8/17/2018
What Is the Mono Diet and Why Should You Avoid It? Eating the same food day in and day out may speed up weight loss -- but it could also have some negative, and potentially dangerous, side effects. 8/16/2018
10 Amazing Tools Every Healthy Kitchen Needs Let this guide to healthy kitchen tools introduce you to some of the best food gadgets for every budget. 8/15/2018
10 Tips to Slash Your Salt and Sodium Intake Sodium is one of the most overused ingredients in our daily diet. And if you think avoiding the salt shaker is all you need to do, think again. 8/14/2018
Does Loneliness Lead to Unhealthy Habits? There's no denying that humans are social creatures, thriving on interactions with friends and family get-togethers. But what happens when you're feeling isolated? Could it be negatively affecting your health and healthy living goals? 8/13/2018
Spark Spotlight: Linzy (LINZY7) Linzy was so proud of her "before" and after "photos" (and her 77-pound weight loss), she shared them with SparkPeople! 8/13/2018
A Teacher Loses 120+ Pounds and Learns to Love Herself After a lifetime of morbid obesity, this high-school teacher finally learned the value of respecting and loving her body, and reclaimed her health and wellness. 8/10/2018
9 Ways to Get the Most Out of Every Day Does it seem like you never have enough time in the day? Check out these tips to help you organize your priorities and open up hours you didn't know you had. 8/9/2018
Discover Amazing Fitness Deals at These 5 Discount Department Stores Looking for a good deal? We've scoured the online discount department store racks to find you the best health and fitness deals to keep you on the healthy on a budget. 8/8/2018
11 Hamstring Stretches to Help Sore, Stiff Muscles Long periods of sitting can cause tight hamstrings, which may lead to pain in the lower back, knees and hips. Try these targeted stretches for greater flexibility and less pain. 8/7/2018
7 Ways to Cook Healthier Meals Without a Recipe If you're just starting out in the kitchen, recipes can be intimidating. But what if we told you that you could cook great, healthy meals without a recipe. Read on to discover how registered dietitians and chefs teach people how to cook without a recipe!  8/6/2018
Spark Spotlight: Jeanie (WALKIN4JEANIE) Jeanie recently fit into pants she couldn't wear last year as part of her strategy of using incremental goals to reach larger goals. Learn how SparkPeople helped her get there. 8/6/2018
Sweet Tooth Confessions, Flaws and All in This Month's Go Get It Guide Does the perfect clean-eating ice cream exist? Our editor-in-chief went on a mission to find out in this month's Go Get It Guide. 8/3/2018
40 Daily Decisions to Keep You on the Right Path From choosing what to eat, how to exercise and other health and wellness options that come your way, making the correct decision can set you up for a lifetime of healthy living. 8/2/2018
Life Lessons Learned Amid Chaos With a little balance and planning, fitness and business can be the perfect pairing. 8/2/2018
10 Fitness Items You Can Get for Less Than $10 on Amazon Getting fit doesn't have to break the bank. These 10 fitness items are all under $10 and can help you stay healthy and fit on a budget. 8/1/2018
6 Gentle Exercises to Prevent Your Risk of Future Falls Fact: One in four older people fall each year. After that first tumble, the risk of falling again doubles. Fallings doesn't have to be part of your future, though. With some functional fitness moves, you can strengthen your muscles to help you avoid painful falls as you age. 7/31/2018
Spark Spotlight: Celynne (CEL3131) Celynne is training to hike the Pacific Crest Trail and has clocked in two impressive overnight hikes carrying a 30-pound bag. Learn how SparkPeople helped her reach her goals. 7/30/2018
40 Delicious Ways to Use 1 Bag of Spinach There are plenty of tasty and creative ways to enjoy the versatile veggie—and we definitely don't mean straight out of the can, Popeye-style. 7/30/2018
20 Ways to Bounce Back After a Bad Day Next time you stumble, slip up or even take a headfirst tumble, let this list give you the gentle nudge you need to get back on track. 7/27/2018
The 7 Most Common Mistakes People Make When Meal Planning Meal planning can be a healthy eater's best friend--unless you're making these seven too-common mistakes. Learn how to avoid them for stress-free planning with tips from registered dietitian Toby Amidor.  7/26/2018
Create an Effective Training Program in Just 20 Minutes New to healthy living and completely baffled about where to start? Certified personal trainer Justin Ochoa is here to help with his tips on creating a training program in just 20 quick minutes.  7/25/2018
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