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More Thoughts From the Community 4/15/2004
A Healthy Dinner Party Menu Company is coming for dinner and you're the chef. What do you do? Here's a three-course meal that's healthy and delicious. 4/15/2004
How America Grew Take a look at this timeline of portion sizes! 4/14/2004
The Portion Distortion Guide If you want to know what a single portion of a food really looks like, this is the guide for you! 4/14/2004
An Exercise in Proper Breathing 4/13/2004
7 Exercises to Work Your Whole Body Time crunched? These seven moves are all you need for a total body workout. 4/12/2004
Think Two Steps Ahead The difference between one step ahead and two steps ahead can mean the difference between staying on the fitness roller coaster or achieving your goals. 4/12/2004
The Quest for Functional Foods Soda that helps you lose weight. Yogurt that boosts your immune system. OJ that lowers cholesterol. Can you believe these claims? 4/8/2004
The Pirate Workout Looking for an upper body workout that will shiver yer timbers? Here are four exercises that'll make you say, "AARGH!" 4/8/2004
Starting Small is No Bull Think going from the couch to running a marathon happens overnight? Learn why starting small is the real deal. 4/5/2004
The Warm Weather Guide to Healthier Eating Looking for tips to eat better now that warm weather has arrived? Here's a way to make every meal of the day a little bit healthier. 4/2/2004
Your Local Park: An Exercise Treasure Chest Looking for a fun way to get in shape? Your local park offers endless fitness opportunities! 3/25/2004
The Deal with Diabetes For many of us out there, diabetes is a condition we live with every day. So what exactly is diabetes and how do you get it? 3/25/2004
Save Time with Big Batch Cooking Choose one weekend out of the month, the weekend when you actually feel enthusiastic about shopping and cooking. Make it your big batch cooking weekend... 3/25/2004
4 Keys To A Smart Nutrition Plan Looking for smart ways to eat healthier? Here are four that'll make you say, "Why didn't I think of that?" 3/21/2004
How to Eat 5 Fruits & Veggies Each Day Need more fruits and veggies in your diet, but don't know how to make the adjustment? It's easier than you think. 3/21/2004
Smart Substitutions Calorie Chart 3/21/2004
Dieters Find Success With A Spouse The secret to weight loss may be sleeping in bed with you! A recent study found that couples who commit to fitness are 5 times more likely to succeed. 3/18/2004
Letters from the SparkPeople Community 3/12/2004
Dieting with a Positive Twist Dieting doesn't have to be a chore. Make your quest for health something enjoyable... 3/12/2004
Weight Loss can be a Team Effort Need support as you chase your weight loss goals? Then it's time to turn your goal into a team effort. 3/11/2004
Where is Danger Lurking in Your Kitchen? Danger could be anywhere--the cupboard, freezer or cookie jar you hide behind the toaster. Can you identify the dangers in your kitchen? 3/11/2004
A Power Food for Health Nuts: The Tasty and Surprisingly Healthy Snack Looking for a quick and easy snack? Nuts have a bad rap, but the truth is they are not only tasty, but healthy too. 3/4/2004
An Introduction to the Spinning Program Ever heard of Spinning? Want to know more about it? Start here. 2/26/2004
Ouch! Avoiding the Aches and Pains Does it seem like you are always sore or hurting after a workout? Here are some tips on how to avoid these aches and pains. 2/26/2004