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Is Evening Eating Destroying Your Weight Loss Efforts? You're in control during the day. Then you come home starving, eat a large dinner, say yes to dessert (and seconds) and finish off a bag of chips before bed. What gives? 4/13/2005
The SparkDiet: Mediterranean Style! Besides taste, there is also a wide range of health benefits to this eating style: a lower risk of heart disease, decreased risk for certain types of cancer, and a longer life expectancy. 4/6/2005
What Your Bad Habits Say About You By analyzing how your innate traits affect your health and well-being, you can come up with strategies to channel your tendencies—so they’re always strengths, never weaknesses. 4/6/2005
Wake Up to the Importance of Exercise Having trouble sleeping? A little exercise may be the only medicine you need to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. 3/30/2005
A Blueprint for Goal Achievement 3/30/2005
Get Street-Wise About Supplements Vitamin and mineral supplements are so popular that you can buy them just about anywhere. But do you really need them? Will they improve your health? Are they safe? How can you avoid being ripped off? 3/30/2005
Government Adjusts Weight System to Help Country Lose Pounds More Americans are overweight than ever before, and the government is finally doing something to help. Read about their plan to reduce the prevalence of obesity in the US. 3/30/2005
12 Ways to Spot a Fad Diet Before you spend money on products that promise fast and easy results, weigh the claims carefully... 3/23/2005
Transition into a Healthy Retirement 3/23/2005
Find the Right Weight for Strength Training While you could hire a trainer to help you figure this out, here’s an easier way... 3/23/2005
Expert Solutions: Motivating Goals How much should you challenge yourself and how high should you set the bar? 3/16/2005
Help Yourself Over Diet Hurdles 3/16/2005
Give Your Workout a SparkStart If finding the motivation to work out seems like a daunting task to you, here’s a great place to start. 3/16/2005
The Key to Weight-Loss Success The key to weight loss success is not a shake, a supplement, or an exercise gizmo. You have it already--right at your fingertips. 3/16/2005
Relax Your Mind and Body with Yoga 3/9/2005
Why Calories Are King 3/9/2005
Turning ''Someday'' into Today When you know that life will be waiting for you tomorrow, it gives you the freedom to make today count as much as possible. "Someday" is right now! 3/9/2005
Choosing a Walking or Running Route Walking and running are excellent ways to stay in shape year-round. These basic workouts are convenient, feasible almost anywhere, and require only a good pair of shoes! 3/9/2005
Stay Healthy While Planning Your Wedding From setting the date to saying "I do," here are a few tips (and SparkPeople tools) to help you get through the planning process! 3/2/2005
Fun Family Fitness Ideas Family exercise will improve the health of your loved ones, make exercise more fun, and strengthen your family bond! 3/2/2005
Beating Restaurants at Their Own Game! Use these tried and true suggestions the next time you lock up the kitchen and step out for a meal. 3/2/2005
BMR Calculator: Discover Your Calorie Consumption Sweet Spot 3/1/2005
Vitamin E: Friend or Foe? 2/23/2005
Cold Weather Workout Gear Whether you're conquering the elements for your morning walk, or spending the weekend on skis, here are some tips to keep you toasty. 2/23/2005
The Vegetarian Way Whether you’d like to increase the number of vegetarian meals you eat, or you need to adapt a meat recipe for a vegetarian guest, you can turn your favorite recipes into a vegetarian meal with a few simple changes. 2/23/2005