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Squeezing in Exercise Don't let the holiday hustle and bustle get in the way of your workouts. Here are some ideas to help fit in small bouts of fitness in small bits of time. 2/23/2005
USDA and SparkPeople Agree: Calories Count! 2/16/2005
Chocolate: A Not-So-Guilty Pleasure Just how sinful is chocolate? The answer may surprise you! 2/16/2005
Loving Your Heart Take care of your ticker! Celebrate American Heart Month with these heart-smart tips. 2/16/2005
Help Yourself Over Exercise Hurdles You probably had a lot of enthusiasm for the first few weeks of your program. But as time goes by, more obstacles creep in. Use these helpers to get yourself over those exercise hurdles. 2/9/2005
Defend Yourself Against Diet Saboteurs! Why does it seem that people who care about you will go out of their way to sabotage your weight loss efforts? 2/9/2005
Healthy Carb, Fat and Protein Ranges Learn the only numbers you need to know for your nutritional ranges of carbs, fat and protein.  2/9/2005
A Beginner's Guide to the SparkPeople Message Boards 2/9/2005
Is Your Kitchen Due for a Makeover? Is your kitchen less attractive than it used to be? Do you find yourself spending less time with it? It’s time for a kitchen makeover! 2/2/2005
Put Some Personality into Your Diet 2/2/2005
Try a New Sport this Freezin' Season The weather outside is frightful-- but that pond in your neighborhood is delightful. Frozen solid now, it offers all kinds of possibilities for winter sports that'll keep you trim until springtime. 2/2/2005
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 1/31/2005
The Keys to Conquering Cholesterol Reducing your risk of heart disease is not an impossible task. All it takes is a few simple adjustments. 1/28/2005
Managing Arthritis with Exercise Exercise reduces joint pain and stiffness and increases flexibility, muscle strength, cardiac fitness, and endurance. 1/28/2005
Why Strength Training is a Must for Everyone Time spent on strength training can literally help you turn back the clock and feel younger each day. 1/28/2005
High Blood Pressure? Have a DASH of Spark Exercising and maintaining a healthy weight have always been tools for managing HBP. But recent studies show that other foods (besides salt) play large roles in regulating blood pressure. 1/28/2005
13 Ways to Maintain Your Brain The chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease are partly genetic, but current research shows that several lifestyle and dietary factors that also play a role. 1/26/2005
The Top 6 Fitness Myths and Truths Whether in the gym, reading the latest books, or talking with your friends, you’ll hear a lot of advice about exercise—not all of which is true. 1/26/2005
Manage Yourself in No Time Read some realistic tips to make the most of your busy day! 1/26/2005
Common Fitness Blunders - Part 2 1/19/2005
Tips for Successful Slow Cooker Meals A delicious and healthy ready-to-eat meal awaiting your arrival home each night can help you stay on track. 1/19/2005
HOT Winter Workouts You actually burn more calories exercising in winter because your body has to work hard to keep itself warm. 1/19/2005
New Year's Resolutions Q & A Let's discuss some easy steps you can do over the next few days to ensure that when you start your resolution, it becomes part of your healthy life. 1/17/2005
SparkPeople Community Guidelines 1/13/2005
Outdoor Exercisers: Get Closer to Nature A recent study found that exercising too close to traffic can actually increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. 1/12/2005