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10 Ways to Save Money at the Gym Joining a gym is not a decision you should take lightly—especially because it affects your wallet. Find out how to negotiate a better deal and keep more money in your pocket. 1/13/2009
Stuff We Love: Trader Joe's Harvest Hodgepodge Trader Joe's Harvest Hodgepodge is my favorite mix of frozen vegetables. And, at $1.99 a bag, it's pretty affordable. 1/12/2009 6:06:52 PM
USA Today Share Tips, Challenges Readers to Start 'Dieting on a Dime' USA Today health reporter Nanci Hellmich recently shared the stories of readers who have lost hundreds of pounds for just pennies. Read how real people lost weight for less. 1/12/2009 12:13:55 PM
My Top 4 Healthy Eating Strategies for a Successful 2009 You have resolved to eat better in the new year. Use these four strategies to help you succeed. 1/12/2009 6:00:00 AM
Thank You for Making 'The Spark' a National Best Seller Thank YOU for helping our new book, The Spark, debut as a best seller! Find out what this means for SparkPeople--and you. 1/12/2009
Are You Willing to Take the Pledge to Be Healthy Today? New health research is painting a very frightening scenario for our health if we do not change the path we are on, especially our children. Will you take this pledge today? 1/10/2009 6:00:00 AM
Consumer Reports Names Top 6 Workout Machines Don't waste your money! Check out which products Consumer Reports recommends for exercisers. 1/9/2009 2:37:52 PM
Thanks, dailySpark readers! Keep Spreading the Spark! Yahoo! Buzz. And more than 500 of you commented on that story. We really appreciate your support! Want to find out how you can continue to help us Spread the Spark? 1/9/2009 7:16:46 AM
VIDEO: Day 7 New YOU Bootcamp Workout Coach Nicole has created an easy-to-follow core workout that you can do anywhere, with a stability ball and a mat. It's short (9 minutes), but intense! 1/9/2009
8 Ways to Save $$ and Eat Healthfully The latest issue of Consumer Reports offers 20 tips for healthful eating on a budget. We share some of our favorite tips! 1/8/2009 4:17:57 PM
Is it an Exercise Machine or an Expensive Clothes Rack? It’s that time of year again. Home exercise machines everywhere are anxiously waiting to discover their fate.

What's in store for yours? 1/8/2009 6:22:19 AM
Does Your Weight/Age Define You? Do you allow your age/weight to define you? Are you willing to take a pledge today to say you accept who you are today and who you will become in the future? 1/7/2009 5:57:08 PM
Burn It Off: How Much Jumping to Undo a Bagel with Cream Cheese? How long would you have to jump up and down to burn off the calories in this common breakfast? 1/7/2009 10:00:00 AM
VIDEO: Day 5 New YOU Bootcamp Workout Tone your thighs in just 9 minutes with a stability ball and a mat. These targeted exercises and stretches will help you develop tighter and firmer muscles over time. 1/7/2009
VIDEO: Day 6 New YOU Bootcamp Workout Coach Nicole has created an easy-to-follow upper body workout that you can do anywhere, with a pair of dumbbells and a stability ball. All it takes is 8 minutes! 1/7/2009
Steal Kate Winslet's Low-Cost Workout Secret! This fitness routine really works--plus it's convenient, affordable and accessible to everyone! 1/6/2009 10:17:23 AM
10 Tips for Maintaining Your Motivation, #2: The One Thing You Should NEVER, EVER Do. If you want to stay motivated when things get tough, here's one thing you should NEVER do. 1/6/2009 6:14:29 AM
VIDEO: Day 4 New YOU Bootcamp Workout Coach Nicole has created an easy-to-follow, 10-minute core workout that you can do anywhere. Get ready to meet your abs! 1/6/2009
Third-Hand Smoke: Another Reason to Quit Need another reason to quit smoking this year? Here's a shocking one: Even if you smoke when you're alone, far away from other people, you could still be harming their health. 1/5/2009 1:15:09 PM
One Simple Rule Could Lead to Success The New Year is here and you have started your resolutions. How are you doing? Perhaps this one simple rule will help.
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VIDEO: Day 3 New YOU Bootcamp Workout Coach Nicole has created an easy-to-follow upper body workout that you can do anywhere in just 8 minutes! 1/5/2009
10 Ways to Make 2009 a Friendship-Filled Year As you consider your 2009 New Year’s resolutions, think about these ideas for making 2009 healthy, happy and filled with friends. 1/3/2009 10:00:00 AM
5 Winter Weather Risks to Avoid With many parts of the country experiencing harsh winter weather conditions so early in the season, take time to read how to protect yourself from the elements. 1/3/2009 6:00:04 AM
Dietgirl Shares Her 20 Best Weight-Loss Secrets Shauna Reid, aka Dietgirl, shares 20 great tips that helped her lose 175 pounds--and keep it off. 1/2/2009 2:08:37 PM
500 Reasons to Join the New YOU Bootcamp Today With a $500 grand prize on the line, it's like getting paid to work out! 1/2/2009 6:45:51 AM