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A Must-Read Tale of Beating the Odds--and Winning Big In this week's news roundup, we share one of the most inspiring stories we've seen in a long time, plus read about the effect social media food pics have on your waistline. 10/19/2013
SparkPeople's Start Page Has a New Look! We're about to unveil a brand new look for SparkPeople. Get the scoop here! 10/18/2013
11 Tiny & Tasty Thanksgiving Desserts Transform your usual sweets into diminutive desserts. Not only are these desserts adorable, but they are instantly portion controlled (so no more "his-slice-is-bigger-than-mine" fights) and they require no cutting or slicing, which means less work after the big meal. Here are 11 tiny, tasty recipes to try this Thanksgiving. 10/17/2013 3:02:00 PM
11 Vegetarian-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes On an occasion that's nicknamed "Turkey Day," people who choose to not eat meat can feel a little left out. Beyond the main event, meat-based broths and garnishes abound on the Thanksgiving tablein stuffing, gravies, casseroles and more. Don't be destined to a day of only eating the plain side dishes! Here are 11 options that will make your for a meat-free meal a real feast. Vegetarian or not, everyone will be grateful for these decadent, filling, easy-to-make recipes! 10/17/2013 2:40:00 PM
9 Alternatives to Roasting a Turkey Though Thanksgiving is usually synonymous with turkey, there is no reason why you have to eat it. Whether the thought of cooking a whole bird is intimidating, you like to buck tradition, or you need a main course that takes less time, we have a recipe for you. Here are nine alternatives to the traditional roast turkey. We think you'll give thanks for these delicious dishes! 10/17/2013 2:30:00 PM
11 Unique Pumpkin Pie Recipes Transform your pumpkin pie from ''ho-hum'' to ''YUM'' this year! Here are 11 ways to put a twist on everyone's favorite orange fall treat. 10/16/2013 1:41:00 PM
What People Are Saying about the Spark Activity Tracker Have tried the Spark Activity Tracker yet? Here's what other SparkPeople members are saying about our new device. 10/16/2013 6:00:00 AM
Giving Thanks: Traditions to Try with Your Family and Friends It's easy to get caught up in all the cooking and eating and forget the real point of Thanksgiving. Here are 8 fun ways to help your family count their blessings. 10/15/2013 4:20:00 PM
Tasteful Thanksgiving Table Decor Make your Thanksgiving celebration even more special this year with these simple centerpiece ideas. 10/15/2013 11:09:00 AM
10 Healthy Home Remedies Stock up on everyday items to cure whatever ails you. 10/14/2013 6:00:00 AM
15 Halloween Workout Songs to Burn Off Candy Calories Don't skip the gym this Halloween! Burn off those treats with this fun and healthy workout playlist! 10/14/2013
From Couch Potato to Hiking the Grand Canyon* Stacey went from junk food junkie to hiking the Grand Canyon! She has lost almost 80 pounds and stayed in her ideal weight range for four years.
 10/13/2013
12 Chicken Recipes for the Slow Cooker Looking for some new ways to spice up your slow cooker recipes? We've rounded up a variety of chicken recipes for the slow cooker that are quick, easy, and full of flavor! 10/12/2013 12:00:00 PM
Can Fat Cells Be Healthy (or Unhealthy)? In this week's news roundup, read about how fat cells differ in healthy obese people, and learn why all-beef burgers got the book at one school. 10/12/2013
Fun Fitness Halloween Costume Ideas Here are 10 fun, fitness-inspired Halloween costume ideas to celebrate your healthy lifestyle. 10/10/2013 6:00:00 AM
12 ''Healthy'' Foods that are Dangerous for Your Dog These 12 food may be healthy choices for humans but they can make your pet sick (or worse)! 10/9/2013 3:14:00 PM
Mike Lost 67+ Pounds Using SparkPeople--and Now He Works Here* Meet Mike, who joined the SparkPeople team earlier this year. In addition to being a SparkPeople employee, he used our program to lose almost 70 pounds! 10/9/2013 6:00:00 AM
Why Support SparkTeams? Find out how you can be a Champion for Change using SparkTeams! 10/9/2013
7 Ways to Stop the Spread of Germs If you're feeling under the weather, remember that you have the power to stop the illness from spreading once you've caught it! Here's how to keep your germs to yourself when you find yourself down for the count. 10/9/2013
7 Times It's Okay to Skip a Workout It's important to stick to a fitness routine, but there are certain times when skimping on exercise shouldn't make you feel guilty. Here's when you should cut yourself some slack. 10/8/2013
30-Minute Latin Spice Walking Workout Add a little spice to your indoor walking workout with this Zumba-inspired routine led by Jessica Smith! 10/7/2013 6:00:00 AM
Amy Wanted to Be a Better Role Model for Her Scouts! By using determination and a positive outlook, Amy now follows a healthy lifestyle and upholds her scout leader’s oath. 10/6/2013
10 Scary Restaurant Salads That Will Destroy Your Diet Many people believe eating salad can help you maintain a healthy weight. This Top 10 proves that salad isn't always healthy--or low-cal! 10/5/2013 6:00:00 AM
Everything You Need To Know About Back Pain (News Roundup) Back pain affects 10% of Americans at any given time. Get the scoop on this all-too-common ailment and learn how to help reverse aging, in this week's links roundup. 10/5/2013
Just How Healthy Are Burger King's New Low-Cal 'Satisfries'? Are Burger King's new Satisfries really a healthy option? We look at the nutrition facts behind these reduced-fat fries. 10/4/2013 6:00:00 AM