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10 Easy Things You Can Do Tonight to Have a Healthier Tomorrow Why wait until morning to start feeling your best? Try these 10 nightly tricks and get a head start on a healthier lifestyle. 2/23/2017
Why Losing Weight Won't Solve Your Problems Losing weight can be difficult enough without also having to deal with mental issues that can come along with it. Learn how to cope with depression, anxiety and more as you discover the healthiest version of yourself.  2/22/2017
What to Eat After You Work Out Ever wonder how much you should eat so that you don't undo your efforts at the gym? This article looks at what to eat after you work out. 2/21/2017
40 One-Pot Dishes with Less Than 500 Calories If you've got one pot, a few ingredients and not a lot of time, you CAN enjoy a satisfying yet sensible meal with 500 calories or less per serving. 2/21/2017
So You Gained Weight. Now What? You can still feel good about yourself regardless of your size or how many times you've had to start over on the weight-loss journey. In fact, feeling better about yourself overall might even make the whole lifestyle change process a little easier.  2/20/2017
How a Brain Injury Awakened My Creativity An accidental brain injury changed Ann Zuccardy's life. Now a keynote speaker and an 'accidental neurologist,' Ann challenges the conventional ideas about creativity and self-care. 2/20/2017
10 Retro Comfort Foods, Updated What's old is new again, says food writer Bryn Mooth. Find out which of your grandmother's recipes have been given a healthy makeover! 2/18/2017 6:00:00 PM
11 Mistakes Beginners Make in the First Month of Weight Loss The first few weeks of weight loss are no joke. Don't let any of these all-too-common blunders derail your weight-loss goals. 2/17/2017
15 Surprisingly Healthy Restaurant Dishes Just because you're trying to eat healthier this year, doesn't mean you can never go out to eat with your friends or family. Here are 15 great choices. 2/16/2017
Banish Dry, Winter Workout Skin With These 10 Essentials Is dry skin caused by winter keeping you from enjoying your favorite activities? These 10 products can help you soothe irritated skin and get you happily back on track. 2/16/2017
Release Stress Right at Your Desk With 5 Chair Yoga Moves If sitting at your desk all day is leaving your shoulders sore and your back out of whack, sprinkling in a few targeted yoga poses throughout the day could be just what you need. 2/15/2017
Why Pasta Isn't Your Enemy Pasta is fattening. It has no nutritional value and it's not filling. I love pasta too much. Pasta has been the enemy of diets for decades, but is its bad reputation earned? Registered dietitian Kati Mora argues for why pasta should still get a space on your plate. 2/14/2017
Ramp up Your Results With HIT If you're getting bored with your normal strength training routine or not getting the desired results, take it to the next level with high-intensity training. 2/13/2017
10 Effective Exercises You Can Do with a Single Dumbbell Gym's all full? Not to worry: Grab a single dumbbell and get a full-body workout with no fuss or fanfare! Trainer Shane McLean shows you how. 2/10/2017
20 Products SparkPeople Members Obsessed Over This Year Members tried and tested various health and fitness products over the past year--discover their top 20, five-star purchases. 2/9/2017
What to Eat Before You Work Out Not sure what to eat before you work out? Here's what you need to know about your energy needs for exercise, complete with some smart snack ideas!  2/8/2017
Are You Doing These 10 Exercises Wrong? To get the most out of your exercises and prevent injury, proper form is essential. A trainer shows you the right and wrong ways to do 10 moves. 2/8/2017
7 Must-Join SparkTeams for Goal Getters We rounded up seven active, supportive SparkTeams for members who are looking to achieve seven common healthy lifestyle goals—one of these teams might be your perfect match! 2/7/2017
5 Reasons to Make Time for Walking Learn why integrative medicine expert Dr. Andrew Weil suggests walking as the best form of exercise. 2/6/2017
Is Jackfruit the Next Big Meat Alternative? Don't judge a fruit by its (prickly) cover: Find out why vegans and non-vegans alike are turning to jackfruit as a surprisingly delicious meat alternative. 2/6/2017
The Fuel You Need to Go After Your Goals This February February, also known as the month where New Year's resolutions go to die. Reignite your drive with a new move that will challenge your calves and a GIF you won't soon forget! 2/3/2017
A Trainer's Take on 13 of the Most Popular Abs Exercises Stop wasting your time doing the wrong exercises! If your goal is a toned tummy, then check out these rankings of the best (and worst) exercises for your abs. The winners might surprise you. 2/2/2017
Strengthen Weak Wrists and Ankles in 7 Moves Strong wrists and ankles are integral to building a solid foundation for all movement, but are often overlooked during regular training. To keep yours strong--try these 8 key moves.  2/2/2017
20 Essential Items the Fitness Pros Never Leave Home Without What items can the fitness pros not live without? We took a peek in their bags, and we think you'll enjoy these products, too! 2/1/2017 4:00:00 AM
Prep Endless Homemade Mason Jar Soups With This Handy Chart Nothing says comfort food like a warm, satisfying soup, and nothing says convenience like a Mason jar filled with delicious, nutritious ingredients. Mix and match to create yours! 2/1/2017