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Physician Loses 35 Pounds in the Name of Research Dr. Julie tried Healthy Solutions at Home for her patients. What she discovered for herself was truly life-changing. 10/2/2017
14 Memes That Every Runner Will Definitely Appreciate Sometimes that long, grueling run makes you wanna cry -- but then you find the perfect running meme, and you can't wait to get out there. Share a laugh with your runner friends! 9/29/2017
Should You Exercise When You're Tired? Whether you pulled an all-nighter to meet a work deadline, the baby kept you up or you're run down after a busy week, we've all had days where keeping your eyes open is nearly impossible. On those days, should you power through a workout? Get the facts and find out what's best for your body. 9/28/2017
Is the Very Low-Carb Keto Diet Right for Me? Before you take the plunge and opt for the very low-carb ketogenic diet, get the facts on how this eating plan can affect your body and overall health. 9/27/2017
New Goodies for All Our Users: Photo Frames and More! Try the new SparkPeople photo frames in the app or on the site! Use the Collage or Before and After frames to make your images pop! 9/26/2017 2:00:00 PM
Snack Smarter With These 14 Healthier Packaged Snacks Not all packaged foods are created equal. We asked some experts to recommend their favorite packaged snacks, so you can grab-and-go without (so much) guilt.
 9/26/2017
Breaking Up With Sugar Helped Jon Lose 260 Pounds After successfully losing 260 pounds, Jon wants to inspire others to believe that it's never too late to make a change. 9/25/2017
Is a Weak Bladder Interfering With Your Workouts? If an overactive bladder is putting a damper on your workouts, that doesn't mean you have to flush your goals. Try these expert tips for embarrassment-free exercise. 9/22/2017
6 Ways to Have Your Safest Run Ever You run to look and feel your best, not to put yourself in danger. By taking some smart precautions, you can greatly reduce your risk of running into harm’s way. 9/21/2017
18 Ways Anyone Over 50 Can Become More Active You're only as old as you feel, right? Building a little activity into your day can make you feel young again, so we've compiled 18 easy ways to stay active after 50 and beyond. 9/21/2017
Better Than Store-Bought: Multi-Purpose Baking Mix Baking mix is a pantry staple for quick breads, pancakes, and biscuits, but many varieties lack whole grains. Here's an easy way to make your own with a boost of fiber! 9/20/2017 2:00:00 PM
50 Easy Ways to Burn 50 Calories in 5 Minutes Not sure if you have time to really feel the burn? With these 50 ways to burn 50 calories in 5 minutes you'll learn that every little bit of activity can really add up!  9/19/2017
Plateau Busters: Members & Experts Share Their Tips for Success You're losing weight, feeling great, and then -- nothing. When you're stuck at a plateau, try these member and expert tips to bust through any get back on track. 9/18/2017
Stretch Your Way to Healthier Hips With These 6 Yoga Poses Hips are the source of pain for many, but they don't have to keep causing you grief. Discover these six stellar poses that will help relieve pain and strengthen the hip area.   9/15/2017
Get a Better, Healthier Night's Sleep With These 7 Products Take care of your health in every room of your house--even your bedroom. These 7 products can help you get a healthier night's sleep--starting tonight! 9/14/2017
Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Alternative Flours Can't have gluten, or just want to pack more nutrients into your daily diet? Try adding some diversity to your flour lineup. 9/13/2017
7 Effective Ways to Bounce Back After an Injury Whether an injury keeps you out for six days, six months or even longer, how do you find the drive to keep pushing forward and stay focused on the path toward success? 9/12/2017
Grab a Towel for This 5-Move, Full-Body Workout Forget that basement full of exercise equipment--all you need for a great workout is a towel! Try these five moves for an all-over burn. 9/12/2017
Do You Know Your Menu Watch Words? Looking at a menu, you will find several words that are either good or bad for you. Here is a guide to help you when choosing what to eat out. 9/8/2017
Are You Focusing on Progress or Perfection? In the journey to weight loss, no one is perfect. Discover why Jessica Smith's favorite saying is ''progress, not perfection,'' and learn how to apply it to your own journey. 9/7/2017
How to Get Over Feeling Like Everyone Is Watching You Work Out You love your gym's Zumba class, but you can't help feeling like everyone in the room is judging your moves so you've stopped going. Running outside looks fun, but aren't all the cars driving by critiquing your form? If you've let the eyes of others get in the way of your workouts, read this article to get over your anxiety and get fit! 9/6/2017
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Calories Years ago, a professor made headlines by showing the world that he could lose weight on junk food alone. But that's not the whole story. Educate yourself on what goes into a calorie and you'll quickly realize they're not all the same.  9/5/2017
Free Workouts and Tangle-Free Hair in This Month's Go Get It Guide Sure, you could spend hundreds getting your sweat on each month, but why would you when there are plenty of free workout opportunities? 9/1/2017
Read This Before Starting a Low-Carb Diet The truth is, you can have your carbs and eat them, too—you just have to know how to choose the right ones. 8/31/2017
A Full-Body, Abs-Burning Bosu Ball Workout for Beginners The BOSU ball offers a unique challenge for your muscles and body's stability. Pick up a few key moves with this full-body workout guide. 8/30/2017