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Spring Break? You'll Want the Best Walking Sandals for Travel Review our top picks for the best travel walking sandals to help you avoid foot and heel pain while on vacation. 3/1/2016
Gear Up! Essentials for Your Half Marathon Training Learn about running gear necessities as SparkPeople members train to run Cincinnati's Flying Pig Half Marathon. 3/1/2016
$20 Food Showdown: Fast Food vs. Healthy Food (2016) To debunk the myth that healthy eating is expensive, we headed to our local grocery store -- and a few fast food restaurants -- to see how much $20 could buy. 2/29/2016
What's Your Spark? Your ''why'' is your most effective weight loss tool. Some of our members shared what sparked them to make a positive lifestyle change. 2/29/2016
29 Ways to Make the Most of This February 29th Every four years, we get an extra 24 hours in February thanks to the Earth's orbit. Here are 29 unique ways to enjoy that bonus day to the fullest. 2/26/2016
The Hidden Heart Attack: New Study Explores How Women Are Missing the Signs of a Cardiac Event Heart disease is the number one killer of women -- but according to new research, most women don't recognize a heart attack when it happens to them. 2/26/2016
Factor in Rest Days for Weight Loss Success There is an important component to your exercise program that is often overlooked, despite its many benefits. This missing puzzle piece has the power to improve the quality of your workouts, to improve your fitness level and help you feel better. 2/25/2016
9 Ways to Thrive When Your Spouse Isn't Supportive When your spouse doesn't support your lifestyle change, weight loss can seem out of reach. Here are some quick tips for pursuing your goals even when your partner isn't on board. 2/24/2016
12 Soul-Satisfying Chili Recipes Your family will be quick to gather around the table when you prepare one of these 12 hearty and easy-to-prep chili recipes. 2/24/2016
Walk Yourself to Fit in Just 10 Minutes Get your heart pumping in just 10 minutes with Jessica Smith's engaging and fun walking interval workout. 2/23/2016
Your Guide to Fitness Trackers Thinking about pairing a fitness tracker with your SparkPeople account? To help you choose the device that best meets your needs, check out our breakdown of features, options and price points. 2/22/2016
30 Fitness Pros Spill Their Secrets Ever wondered how the best of the best got to where they are? We asked 30 fitness trainers and experts to share their top exercise tips. Get inspired to reach your goals! 2/19/2016
Intermittent Fasting: Your Break from Calorie Counting Severe caloric restriction diets might seem impossible to some, but others are discovering that intermittent fasting is the perfect break from the mundane world of calorie counting. Find out the facts about this eating plan. 2/18/2016
This Spud's for You: Why (and How) to Eat More Potatoes Potatoes are versatile, affordable and surprisingly healthy. Looking for delicious and nutritious ways to include more taters in your diet? Check out some of our favorite recipes. 2/18/2016
We'll Run When Pigs Fly: Meet the Runners SparkPeople members gear up to run Cincinnati's Flying Pig Half Marathon and along the way they share their race-day prep, training plans, gear, fuel needs and more. 2/16/2016
6 Weirdest Fad Diets of 2016 (So Far) Although we're only a couple of months into 2016, some new fad diets are already making headlines. 2/16/2016
15 Unconventional Lent Ideas Not sure how to get involved in Lent? Here are some unconventional ideas.
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Are You Exercising Mindfully? Are you distracted during your workouts? If you're not getting the desired results or you're ready to take your fitness to the next level, it may be time for a more mindful approach to exercise. 2/11/2016
Basking in the Orange Glow of Orangetheory Fitness Orangetheory Fitness has studios popping up around the country. The heart-rate-based interval training workout promises big calorie burn, but what can you expect in the one-hour class?  2/11/2016
Perks of Donating Blood Beyond the obvious life-saving benefits for others, did you know that giving blood could also benefit your health? Here are five surprising advantages of donating. 2/11/2016
5K Your Way With 3 Training Plans for Every Level Spring is just around the corner, a time when 5K races are a popular weekend activity. Whatever your goal or experience level, we have the training plan for you! 2/10/2016
Shop, Prep, Freeze--Your Dinners Will Be a Breeze! Stocking up your freezer with many nights' worth of meals can be as easy as throwing your own freezer meal prep party. We explain how--and offer recipes to get you started. 2/10/2016
Read This Before You Give Up Meat Thinking about going meatless? The most important ingredient in a successful meat-free diet is knowledge. We talked to some vegan and vegetarian nutritionists to pinpoint what you need to know before making the transition. 2/9/2016
The Top 6 Healthy Super Bowl Commercials Not all of the big game's moments focused on overindulgence: There were a handful of advertisers who bucked the unhealthy trend and featured some fitness-focused commercials. 2/8/2016 8:00:00 AM
16 Staple Ingredients for Every Paleo Household We've put together a list of the top Paleo staples you'll need in your cupboards to cook the tastiest meals and keep your body healthy. 2/8/2016