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Here's the Thing About Getting Older One member looks back on her goals in her 20's versus her goals now that she's turned 50 and boy have they changed 4/28/2017
10 Helpful Items to Take on a Spring Hike Hiking season is here! Here's what you need to bring to stay safe and comfortable on your outdoor trek. 4/27/2017 6:00:00 AM
7 of the Worst Restaurant Foods in America These high-fat, high-calorie and high-sodium selections can easily blow your daily nutritional intake. Are any of these your favorites? 4/26/2017 6:00:00 AM
Regain Agility and Reduce Pain with the Alexander Technique Instructor and author of the book "Agility at Any Age" offers an introduction to the Alexander Technique, a mindfulness practice that brings balance and poise back to your life. 4/26/2017
More Than 110 Cardio Workout Ideas Tired of the same old routine? We've created a list of more than 110 ways to blast calories and fat so that "boredom" never becomes an excuse again! 4/25/2017
The 8 Best Cookbooks for 8 Popular Healthy Diets Need some inspiration in the kitchen? Check out these 8 amazing cookbooks for some of the most popular diet plans. 4/25/2017
The Reality Behind Going the Bariatric Surgery Route Bariatric surgery comes with a lot of misconceptions, chief among them that it's a quick fix to a lifelong weight issue. Learn about the realities of making this tough decision. 4/24/2017
Create the Perfect Picnic with These 25 Recipe Ideas There's no reason your nutrition plan has to wilt in the sun. For smart picnic planning, think outside the bun with these healthy, outdoor-friendly recipes. 4/21/2017
13 Recipes That Are High in Protein and Low in Fat Prepare these high protein, low fat recipes to help you stay on track and satisfied. 4/20/2017 6:00:00 PM
You're NOT Too Heavy for Yoga! Think you're too heavy for yoga? There's no such thing. "Curvy Yoga" expert Anna Guest-Jelley shares her tips and favorite poses. 4/20/2017
How to Say Sayonara to Soda in Just 28 Days If you're a frequent soda drinker, you're likely adding hundreds, maybe even thousands of unnecessary calories to your day. With these tips from registered dietitian Becky Hand, all you need is 28 days to learn to stop the pop. 4/19/2017
5 Quick Workouts to Combat Life's Aches & Pains If you feel like you spend too much time at your desk, hunched over a computer or gazing down at your smartphone, there are exercises you can do to alleviate the physical and mental stresses they can cause. 4/17/2017
Better in Business and Beyond: Learn Why Image Is Everything Learn how to portray a positive image for business and life as well as how to be a successful employee with image expert Jill Haney. 4/17/2017
5 Foods That Could Be Bad for Weight Loss Could any of these foods be wreaking havoc on your weight loss? A few smart swaps could do wonders in ramping up your results. 4/14/2017
Find a New Workout Buddy in the Community Feed Want to find a new workout and accountability buddy? Why not give the Community Feed a look? 4/13/2017
10 Ways to Get 10,000 Steps a Day Trying to fit more activity in your life? Here are some fun strategies to get the recommended 10,000 steps every day.  4/11/2017
9 Things You Should Never Do Before 9 A.M. You don't have to be a morning person to start your day off right. By avoiding the wrong actions, you'll make room for the right ones while setting the tone for a healthy, productive afternoon. 4/11/2017
How Many Steps in a Mile, Solved Find how many steps you take in a mile by figuring out your average stride. It only takes a minute to calculate an accurate number of steps you have to take to walk a mile. 4/11/2017
7 Simple Exercise Swaps to Burn More Calories By making some simple swaps, you can burn more fat and calories, improve your fitness level and get even closer to achieving all of your healthy living goals. 4/10/2017
Little Lifestyle Changes Add Up to Big Wins with SparkPeople's Small Successes 30-Day Challenge Have fun learning to cook nutritious food for you and your family and learning small ways to integrate healthy living over the course of 30 days. You're going to love it! 4/10/2017
Why You Should Embrace Humor and Your 'Thunder Thighs' Baseball is upon us and you would be smart to insert some of their goofball humor into your spring training plans. Plus, an inspirational video that will make you feel flaw-free. 4/7/2017 12:00:00 PM
6 Healthy Donuts You Can Make at Home Donuts can be a delicious treat. These more sensible recipes deliver all the flavor without wrecking your health goals. 4/6/2017 12:00:00 PM
Are You Doing the Wrong Kind of Cardio Workout? No matter your goals, some degree of cardio is important to achieving them. But not all cardio is created equal. Discover the four most common forms of cardio and determine which is best for your body and your lifestyle.  4/5/2017
33 Unexpected Ways to Use Your Muffin Pan Put your muffin pan to work with these simple, surprising and scrumptious recipes! Each is perfectly portable for an on-the-go breakfast, lunch or snack. 4/5/2017
Podiatrist Tips for Treating the Top 5 Foot Problems Podiatrist Dr. Jackie Sutera identifies the top five foot health problems she sees at her practice and how to treat them non-invasively. 4/3/2017