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Android App Update: New Design, New Premium Features! Android SparkPeople Mobile Users: welcome to our new design! Plus, Premium members get new data export options! 12/7/2016 3:00:00 PM
How Gail Lost 100 Pounds and Found Her Strength "I had to reach the bottom to come up again, but now that I'm on top looking down, I'm grateful for this journey, for these lessons and for my strength to get here." 12/7/2016
You Made It to the Gym -- Now What? Getting dressed and driving to the gym is half the battle. But once you're there, what comes next? Here's your cheat sheet for how to get the most out of your first days and weeks. 12/6/2016
Do You Suffer From Analysis Paralysis? Decisions, decisions! If you find yourself stuck in analysis paralysis when it comes to what to eat, what to wear or where to work out, try these 7 strategies for making up your mind. 12/5/2016
Winterize Your Feet Dry winter weather can wreak havoc on your feet. Keep your feet in top condition with these tips. 12/5/2016
The 2016 Airing of Health and Fitness Grievances Taking a cue from ''Seinfeld,'' we're airing out our grievances this holiday season. Join us, won't you? 12/2/2016
10 Products Designed to Eliminate Fitness Frustrations Love to workout but hate the annoyances that can sometimes come with exercise? These 10 products can help with fitness' most irritating problems so you can workout worry-free. 12/1/2016
Goal Set for Success by Finding Your Flow Goals have a way of making or breaking your progress. Set them too low and you'll settle. Set them too high and you get frustrated. Discover goal-setting techniques that are sure to get you to wherever your finish line lies!  11/30/2016
It's Time to Get Out of Your Own Way How can you challenge yourself, while being realistic about what's really possible at the same time? How do you stop making excuses and finally commit to those things you really want to do?  11/28/2016
Where to Start if You Have 100+ Pounds to Lose Tackling a triple-digit weight loss goal can seem daunting -- but with the right strategies and support, you can overcome the obstacles along the path to a healthier version of you. 11/28/2016
SparkPeople Premium Can Answer Your Toughest Health Questions Trying to figure out the best path to weight loss can be frustrating. But what if you had an expert right in your pocket? You can, with SparkPeople Premium! 11/28/2016
Cyber Monday Bargains for Your Healthiest Year Ever To prepare you for one of the busiest online shopping days of the year, we've scoured the internet to find the best Cyber Monday deals to fit your healthy lifestyle. 11/28/2016
40 Diet & Fitness Mistakes Men and Women Make in Their 40s If you're in your 40s and think you're making healthy choices but not seeing the results you want, one or more of these 40 mistakes could be the culprit. 11/23/2016
Get Ready to Ride With This Spin Class Guide Thinking about signing up for your first spinning class? Check out this handy guide to get you ready for your first ride. 11/23/2016
How Quick Fix Diets Could Lead You to Crash and Burn Grapefruit diet, juice cleanse, low-carb, cabbage soup diet -- chances are you've come across some kind of crash diet option in your journey to weight loss. But do you know how they really affect your health? 11/22/2016
Ready, Set, Rest: 25 Items to Help You Relax & Recover Reluctant to take a rest day? With the right gear for relaxation and recovery, you just might start looking forward to exercise breaks. 11/21/2016
The Decade-by-Decade Guide to Staying Fit for Men Aging is just a number, right? But that number can come with some aches and pains. Learn how to combat common aging problems for men with this targeted exercise guide. 11/18/2016
Sweet Potato Fries: Are They Really Any Better for You? It's time to answer that age-old question: are sweet potato fries really any healthier than regular French fries? We did a full nutrition analysis and were shocked by the results. 11/17/2016 10:00:00 AM
Effective Bodyweight Workouts for Every Busy Schedule With as little as 5 minutes and no equipment, you can get a challenging, effective workout. Try these 5-20 minute bodyweight workouts anytime, anywhere.  11/17/2016
Is It Possible to Fight Back Against Our Body's Set Point? The set-point theory is based on your body's supposed ''preset'' weight range. Does it mean we're fighting a losing battle against plateaus? Not really. Learn more about the theory and how it affects your weight loss. 11/15/2016
Run for Good: A Charity Race for Every State If you're going to run, you might as well run for good! No matter where you live, you can find a charity race that donates to a good cause. It's a great way to volunteer while getting fit. 11/14/2016
30 Ways to Make the Most of Every Moment Want to take a moment--or two or three--throughout the day to learn to be present and enjoy what's going on around you? These 30 tips can help you with that. 11/14/2016
Trendy Waters: Worth a Taste, or Just a Waste? Do the celebs know something we don't, or are today's trendy waters just a bunch of H20 hype? Our nutritionists serve up their take on six popular new varieties. 11/14/2016
Get Free Workout Videos on Your Amazon Fire TV! Starting today, you can get SparkPeople.tv videos on your Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick. Follow along with our workouts from the comfort of your living room! 11/11/2016 2:00:00 PM
10 Gifts That Will Motivate Your Loved Ones to Lose It's the most wonderful time of year...to start inspiring others! Give your friends and family the gift of health this year with 10 exceptional fitness and nutrition products. 11/11/2016