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Shedding the Stigma: 9 'Weight-Loss Camp' Myths Debunked Don't call them ''fat camps.'' Today's weight loss camps are about more than just trimming the fat. For some, they're the light at the end of a long, dark tunnel. 6/30/2016
22 Unexpected Ways to Create Unbelievable Zucchini Dishes You've never seen (or tasted) zucchini quite like this! Discover 22 creative ways to prepare this versatile veggie. 6/28/2016
12 Stay-Fresh Tips for Packing Workout Clothes Traveling for business, pleasure -- or fitness? Keep sweaty duds away from "regular" clothes with these 12 stay-fresh packing tips. 6/27/2016
Master the Art of Forgiveness in Just 5 Steps Forgiveness isn't just good for relationships -- it's also good for your health. Find out what perks you'll enjoy by burying the hatchet and focusing on the positives. 6/27/2016
Smart Substitutions to Avoid Summer's Worst Calorie Culprits Don't let your weight loss goals melt in the summer sun! Try these tips for avoiding the season's biggest calorie traps. 6/27/2016
7 Tactics for Talking to Kids' Healthy Habit Saboteurs Kids love going to gram and grandpa's because they get to eat their weight in candy? Frustrated with a babysitter who lets them chase Twizzlers with two sodas? Discover the best ways to talk to children's caretakers about healthy habits. 6/24/2016
29 Race Signs That Had Us Laughing All the Way to the Finish Line When you're losing steam halfway through a race, a great sign can provide just the motivation you need to haul yourself toward the finish. Here are some of our faves. 6/23/2016
What You Can Learn From a Trainer Who Is Always Traveling Trainer Deazie Gibson is all about variety and fun when it comes to fitness! Learn about her "D3" philosophy and mentally prepare before your next big trip. 6/23/2016
9 Strength-Training Challenges to Round Out Your Step Goal If you wear a fitness tracker and have reached your goals of 5,000, 10,000 or even 15,000 steps, congratulations! Now, it's time to take that a step further with strength training.  6/22/2016
PHA: Transform Your Body with this Heart-Pumping Workout Here's the 411 on PHA. Find out how you can transform your body with this heart-pumping workout! 6/22/2016
Go Take a Hike! 50 of the Best U.S. Hiking Trails Hiking may be the perfect exercise: It strengthens muscles, burns calories and increases endurance, all while reconnecting you to nature. Here are 50 of the country's best hiking trails, one for each state. 6/21/2016
Lessons From a Trainer Who Put on 50 Pounds to Help Others Lose Weight Personal trainer Seth Kaufmann packed on 50 pounds -- on purpose -- so he could lose it along with his client. Here's his inspiring story. 6/21/2016
A Top Tip for Weight Loss Maintenance You've lost weight! Congratulations! Now what? How do you keep it off for good? We offer some tips to help you maintain your new weight in a healthy way. 6/20/2016
'Stronger Than I Have Ever Been': Abby's CrossFit Conversion After an unexpected enthusiast raved about her CrossFit experience, Abby Maley decided to take a leap and give the high-intensity workout a shot. Today, she's stronger than ever. 6/20/2016
Learn How to Fill Your Plate--and Lose Weight! Eating for weight loss sounds complicated, but it doesn't have to be! Follow along in our an easy guide to filling your plate with healthy foods and proper portion sizes. 6/17/2016
Adopt a Healthy Habit for Every Waking Hour Okay, so you can't be perfect every minute, but you CAN find ways to benefit your health at least once an hour. Here are some smart habits to incorporate throughout your day. 6/17/2016
Exercising with a Chronic Disease: A SparkPeople.TV Trainer's Journey Meet Amanda Young, one of our SparkPeople TV trainers who suffers from a chronic, painful illness. Find out how she overcame her challenges to build a healthier life. 6/16/2016
Could a Breakup Be the Secret to a Healthy Life? We asked a few health and fitness enthusiasts what they broke up with to achieve their goals. The answers might surprise you. 6/16/2016
3 Tips to Achieve a Healthy Balance This Summer Summer is a crazy time for everyone. It can be made even harder if you are trying to lose weight. These three tips could help you overcome that and maintain your sanity. 6/15/2016
The Secrets to Achieving 10 Popular Fitness Goals Setting fitness goals is a great way to slowly see your progress and really feel your body getting stronger and stronger. Discover how to reach 10 common fitness goals and get on track to a healthier, more fit life. 6/14/2016
5 Signs It's Time for a Digital Detox How did we suddenly become a society that has to be connected to everyone and everything at all times through our phones, TVs or computers? 6/14/2016
''I lost more than 90 pounds—and found myself.'' Get inspired by Amberlynn's story of breaking her food addiction, losing more than 90 pounds and learning to love herself. 6/14/2016
Spark It or Scrap It: Can Saunas Help You Lose Weight? Sweating your way to weight loss: Is it too good to be true, our could saunas help melt away the pounds? 6/13/2016 1:00:00 AM
Have an ER-Free Summer: Avoid These 5 Common Injuries We've got mad respect for doctors, but we don't want to spend the summer with them. Here's how to stay safe in the pool, at the beach, on the sidewalk and everywhere in between. 6/9/2016
7 Surprisingly Slimming Summer Foods Not all summer foods are sinful. Read on for seven surprisingly diet-friendly foods that will keep you feeling satisfied and self-confident all the way through fall. 6/8/2016