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Have Fun and Get Fit at a Local SparkRally 2/3/2009
''I Tried Hot Yoga'' Have you heard of "hot yoga" classes, where participants practice in a heated room that causes them to sweat profusely? What's so cool about that? One writer tried it herself to find out. 2/3/2009
''11 Lessons I Learned After 1 Year on SparkPeople'' After one year, Britt lost more than 50 pounds, but she also gained wisdom and self-respect. Now she's sharing her year's worth of lessons with you. 2/3/2009
Ch-ch-changes (for the Better) at the dailySpark! Find out what's new at the dailySpark. We've made a few tweaks that we hope you'll like! 2/2/2009 6:00:07 PM
Pasta is Returning to the Center of the Plate Low-carbohydrate fads were trumped last year by rising food prices, as more consumers turned to pasta to stretch their food buck. Find plenty of new, healthful pasta recipes. 2/2/2009 2:08:09 PM
This Week's Best Links We've rounded up some interesting and informative links from around the web. Check them out! 2/1/2009 8:00:00 AM
During Stressful Times, Working Out is Even More Crucial With the recent layoff announcements from some of our country's biggest employers, stress is hitting many of us like never before. Read how to cope in times like this. 1/31/2009 5:00:00 AM
Gear Up: SparkPeople's Cardio Blast Workout DVD Here's a preview of Coach Nicole's 6-in-1 workout DVD! 1/30/2009 7:21:26 AM
Does It Really? What's the Deal with the bodybugg? Wouldn’t it be great if there was a simple weight loss tool that told you exactly what your real calorie surplus or deficit is?

Could the BodyBugg be that tool? 1/29/2009 11:19:18 AM
9 Ways to Eat the Mediterranean Way Maybe it's the olive oil, maybe it's the diet, or maybe it's the spectacular views of the ocean, but the Mediterranean region is known for good health and longevity. 1/28/2009 6:00:00 AM
How to Give Constructive Feedback to a Fitness Instructor Don't let one bad experience keep you from the gym. Coach Nicole offers 4 tips to confront a trainer or workout instructor with confidence. 1/28/2009
Save $$ on Your Super Bowl Party How can you determine how much food to buy for a party? 1/27/2009 3:40:28 PM
Wii Fit: Is it Really a Workout? Is the Wii Fit a fun way to exercise or just fun and games? Find out what our fitness expert has to say. 1/27/2009 11:00:00 AM
Staying Motivated, Tip #5: Write Your Own Contract for Success One of the most effective tools you can use to hold yourself accountable for success is your own individualized Contract for Success.

Here's how to write yours. 1/27/2009 6:00:00 AM
Chips and Dips Get a Healthy Makeover Skip the chips and slim down your dips at your next gathering? You'll do that and more with these tasty tidbits! 1/27/2009
11 Healthy Party Appetizers Love finger foods? Here's how to ditch the fat, not the fun! 1/27/2009
A Healthy Game Plan for Super Bowl Sunday Heading to a game-day bash this weekend? Don't let high-fat party foods interfere with your healthy diet! By taking a timeout to read these tips, you'll avoid a penalty later. 1/27/2009
Turn Money Problems into Rewarding Solutions For many people, financial trouble is a way of life, not just the result of economic downturn. No matter how much money you have, it's never enough to make you feel happy, secure, or satisfied. If that sounds familiar, then we have some advice for you. 1/27/2009
A Healthy Game Plan for Super Bowl Sunday 1/27/2009
Watch Video of Dietgirl on the 'Early Show' "Dietgirl" author Shauna Reid debuted on the "Early Show" this morning. Watch her inspiring video! 1/26/2009 5:22:17 PM
Food on the Run: Taco Bell A new series helps you make wise choices when you need to eat away from home. 1/26/2009 8:00:00 AM
Find Out Which Peanut Products are SAFE to Eat Want to know which products are excluded from the widespread recall of peanut butter and peanut paste? We've got the full list. 1/25/2009 5:42:35 PM
Every Individual is an Experiment of One When we understand that what works for others may or may not work for us is when we can learn how to deal with the adversities that are inevitable on this healthy living journey. 1/24/2009 3:57:47 PM
Namaste! Happy Yoga Day USA Namaste! Today is Yoga Day USA--a great time to try out a yoga class.
1/24/2009 8:00:12 AM
Burn it Off: How Much Gentle Yoga to Undo the Angry Whopper? These nutrition facts will make you so mad that you'll need to calm down with some yoga! 1/23/2009 12:16:12 PM