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VIDEO: Does Running Cause Arthritis? Is there any truth behind the claims that running is bad for your knees? Find out! 3/2/2010
15 SparkPeople Secrets of Success These are the proven tips and strategies used by thousands of SparkPeople.com members who reached their goal weight or lost at least 100 pounds. 3/1/2010 5:27:00 PM
Should You Be Planning a Victory Garden? Simple ideas to help you plan a victory-type garden for your family. 3/1/2010 1:00:00 PM
The Secrets of Success: Know How Much You're Eating Today we're launching a special 15-day series called "The Secrets of Success." Find out how thousands lost weight, improved their health, and changed their lives--forever! 3/1/2010 6:09:10 AM
SparkPeople Members Take on New Orleans On Sunday SparkPeople members from around the country converge on the Crescent City to run in the Mardi Gras Half and Full Marathon. Read their stories on how they got there. 2/27/2010 1:26:07 PM
Win 1 of 5 Mrs. Dash Prize Packs Mrs. Dash is giving 5 bottles of seasonings to 5 readers. And we've got 10 great tips for reducing sodium intake, too! 2/26/2010 2:46:21 PM
Fitness Defined: Concentric and Eccentric Contractions (and Why It Matters) Concentric vs. Eccentric contractions: learn how to build more strength and get better results from your weight training without spending more time in the gym. Easy to follow! 2/26/2010 10:00:00 AM
Think You're Too Big to Run? Think Again Since joining SparkPeople, Kristina has taken up running and dropped from 279 pounds to 212 pounds--and she's still going. She shares her secrets in a light-hearted blog! 2/25/2010 3:14:33 PM
Our Exclusive Interview with 4-Time Olympic Speed Skater Jennifer Rodriguez Jennifer Rodriguez came out of retirement to compete in her fourth Winter Olympics. A few months back, she talked with the dailySpark! 2/25/2010 6:04:27 AM
Runners Are Being Urged to Limit Caffeine Consumption Read why runners are being urged to limit caffeine consumption to no more than 200 mg prior to a race or training run. 2/24/2010 4:30:50 PM
6 Marvelous Mock Meats We can all benefit from learning about alternate and affordable plant proteins. Here are some delicious ways to go meatless for a meal! 2/24/2010 11:49:00 AM
Exclusive: Olympic Curler Nicole Joranstaad Talks to the dailySpark Curler Nicole Joranstaad shares her favorite meals, tips on staying motivated and common misconceptions about her sport. 2/24/2010 10:50:07 AM
Confession: I Make Special Requests When Dining Out Is it possible to eat healthy at a restaurant without making lots of special requests? This blogger doesn't think so! 2/24/2010 6:00:00 AM
Is A Thin Body Celebrated More Than A Fit One? Most female Olympic athletes wouldn't grace the cover of a women's magazine or walk the runway at a fashion show. Why? Because they aren't skinny. 2/23/2010 2:17:39 PM
Avoiding Cookies at the Cleaners We’ve all heard the usual explanations for Americans’ expanding waistlines. But might hardware stores and hair salons also be responsible? 2/23/2010 6:15:28 AM
Your Good-Better-Best Guide to the Grocery Between availability, taste preferences and budget constraints, it's not always possible to make ideal food choices. Use our "Good-Better-Best" guide to eat optimally in any situation. 2/23/2010
Are You Cheating Yourself by Choosing the Treadmill? Is there really a big difference between a treadmill and the outdoors? More than you might think. We dissect the pros and cons of each so you can decide which is right for you. 2/23/2010
SparkPeople Employees Share Their Motivation to Exercise 2/23/2010
An Exclusive Interview with Olympic Alpine Skier Julia Mancuso Julia Mancuso is now the most accomplished American skier in Olympic history--and we have an interview with her! 2/22/2010 5:17:18 PM
Is Agave Nectar Really a Healthier Option? The Blue Agave is famously used to make tequila. Now, the nectar has become a popular "natural" sweetener option. Learn more about the latest concerns. 2/22/2010 8:00:00 AM
Weekly Links: What We're Reading We've rounded up links to some of the week's top healthy living headlines. 2/20/2010 6:14:54 PM
Make Your Own Yogurt--It's Easy I feel like my childhood "Little House on the Prairie" daydreams are becoming a reality. I'm making my own yogurt--and so can you! 2/19/2010 2:00:00 PM
Are Genes To Blame For Your Battle With Weight? Can you look at your mother (or father) and see yourself in 20 or 30 years? New research is analyzing genes and how much they determine your body shape and weight. 2/19/2010 9:55:37 AM
132 Pounds Down, 'I Have Nothing to Lose But the Weight'* On his way to reaching a healthy weight for the first time in his life, Ryan has quickly become an unlikely inspiration for others. 2/19/2010 5:00:00 AM
Speak Up and Be Heard, Win $100 SparkCertificates As we like to say, small steps can yield big results. You've got the chance to do something small and achieve something great while helping SparkPeople! 2/18/2010 6:00:00 PM