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11 Healthy Party Appetizers Did you know that overindulging on the weekends can lead to weight gain of nine pounds a year?
To stay on track and still have fun, serve some of these healthier party foods. 12/23/2008 12:14:31 PM
Happy Hanukkah! Happy Hanukkah, dailySpark readers! 12/22/2008 5:10:33 PM
9 Ways to Save when Dining Out We all enjoy eating out from time to time. Use these 9 tips to help you save money. 12/22/2008 10:20:00 AM
Cyberchondria: Is it all in your Head? Learn how many of us are finding access to information regarding our health right at our finger tips and why this isn't always a good thing. 12/20/2008 12:04:09 PM
Should We Impose an "Obesity Tax" on Soft Drinks? The N.Y. governor wants to institute an obesity tax--a 15% tax on soda and sugary drinks. What do you think about that? It could cost families an extra $75 a year. 12/19/2008 3:43:23 PM
Habits of Fit People: Work Out When You Travel Coach Nicole shares one of the tricks she uses to make exercise a habit. Follow this advice if you plan to travel this holiday season! 12/19/2008 10:51:52 AM
Does it Really? The Truth about Açaí Does açaí, a berry native to Central and South America, hold the key to weight loss? 12/18/2008 3:15:03 PM
Would You Take Drugs to Be Smarter? There is a trend taking place in schools, on college campuses, and possibly in your work place. Read more about how people are resorting to controlled substances to get ahead. 12/17/2008 6:01:41 PM
Holiday Party Tip: Slim Down Your Dips Dips are easy and affordable party fare, and they can be healthy, too. As you're preparing for a Hanukkah, Christmas or New Year's Eve party, keep these tips in mind. 12/16/2008 4:00:00 PM
Improve Your Mood with This 2-Minute Exercise Would you be willing to spend two minutes doing a special exercise that could improve your mood and make your life easier?

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What Does it Take to Burn 5 Billion Calories? Find out how much walking, running and cycling it would take to burn the amount of calories SparkPeople members have logged to date! 12/16/2008 7:22:59 AM
Canned Fat Drive: Donate Pounds Lost to People in Need If you have a cupboard full of canned foods, then you have a lot of motivational tools at your fingertips. Learn how canned goods can be symbolic of your weight loss and help others at the same time. 12/16/2008
Healthy, Homemade Gifts: Solid Perfume Solid perfume is a great gift for the fit gal on the go. It travels easily, and it fits in any gym bag! 12/15/2008 6:11:37 PM
Recession Eating: How You Could Save $180 a Month in Groceries You CAN save money AND buy nutritious foods by following a few basic strategies. 12/15/2008 10:23:27 AM
Thanks for Listening to My Interview! Listen to Stepfanie's live web interview at 11 a.m. Eastern time TODAY. She'll be talking about sticking to a healthy lifestyle even when you're throwing a party. 12/15/2008 9:25:19 AM
Healthy, Homemade Gifts: Vision Collage Here at SparkPeople, we're big fans of vision collages. What's a vision collage, and why would you give one as a gift? 12/14/2008 3:56:18 PM
Healthy, Homemade Gifts: Herb Mixes When you're watching fat and calories, herbs and spices are your new best friends. They add flavor and pizzazz to your cooking with little to no calories and fat. 12/13/2008 12:36:44 PM
Motivation: Where Do You Find Yours? With the hectic holiday season in full swing, motivation is something that many of us find ourselves lacking in. Read how I learned to give myself the gift of motivation. 12/13/2008 6:01:09 AM
Healthy, Homemade Gifts: Chocolate Pretzels Know another chocolate lover? Surprise him or her with these hearty pretzels. 12/12/2008 4:13:48 PM
Holiday Gifts for Book Lovers Inspirational and informative reading for people interested in the holistic approach to healthy living. 12/11/2008 5:00:00 PM
Healthy, Homemade Gifts: Rice Sock Make a rice sock for friends who are constantly battle aches and pains. 12/11/2008 9:06:23 AM
What is Female Athlete Triad Syndrome? Learn what can happen when female athletes take their training and nutrition regimens to the extreme. Find out how to recognize the signs and symptoms. 12/10/2008 6:01:38 PM
Healthy, Homemade Gifts: Mix CD (Workout Playlist) Songs can make or break a workout. The right song can get you in the zone and ease you past a plateau. The wrong song can make you zone out. Make a workout playlist for a friend. 12/10/2008 3:00:02 PM
Holiday Gifts for the Healthy Cook from $8 to $150 Stepfanie shares 10 gift ideas for the healthy cook in your life. 12/10/2008 10:34:22 AM
Fitness Secrets of Victoria's Secret Angels The supermodel secret that can help you lose weight and tone up in minutes a day! 12/10/2008 6:28:44 AM