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From Size 22 to 6, Michelle Can Accomplish Anything Now!* After losing 140 pounds, Michelle learned to love herself. She shares her weight loss advice and training routine. 9/22/2013
Get Back on the Wagon: 5 Tips to Start Fresh this Fall You may not be heading back to school like you did in years past, but that doesn’t mean that you can't reinvent yourself all the same. 9/21/2013 6:00:00 AM
How to Become a Group Fitness Instructor In this week's news roundup, read why some obese teens are at risk for eating disorders and which under-appreciated class could be the secret to better grades. 9/21/2013
Which Type of Yoga is Right for You? What's the difference between hatha and vinyasa yogas? Wondering if Anusara is A-OK for your body? We break down a dozen of kinds of yoga. 9/19/2013 6:00:00 AM
8 Fun & Festive Fall Drinks When the evenings grow chillier and the mornings are dark, curling up with a warm beverage is infinitely comforting. We've gathered some of our favorite soothing drinks to curl up with on a cool autumn night. 9/17/2013 2:55:00 PM
The Most Undervalued Piece of Equipment in the Gym Perhaps the best piece of cardio equipment in the gym is the one that no one uses! Find out what it is and how to use it to your advantage. 9/17/2013
How to Exercise Your Resiliency Muscle Diet and exercise is easy in theory. It's the mental component of weight loss that's the hardest. Use these practical tips to enhance your morale and motivation to stick it out.  9/17/2013
7 Signs You'll Fail at Weight Loss Read on for seven proven signs that you'll give up on weight loss before you reach your goal. 9/16/2013 6:00:00 AM
4 Bodyweight Exercises Targeting Your Butt Ready to build a better booty? This four-move, equipment-free workout will put you on the right path to reshape your rear!  9/16/2013
The 6-Minute Skinny Jeans Workout 9/16/2013
Where to Go for Every Health Problem Find out if you should head to the ER, an urgent-care center or elsewhere when a medical issue arises. 9/16/2013
Plus-Size Workout Wear for Fall Keep feeling inspired to workout by refreshing your fitness wardrobe with these cute, hardworking pieces for fall. 9/15/2013 8:00:00 AM
Tricia Made Healthier Choices and Lost Over 50 Pounds!* Read how the SparkPeople Food Tracker and SparkCoach helped Tricia lose 57 pounds and maintain her weight for 9 months. 9/15/2013
8 Ways to Conquer Emotional Eating Master this secret to outsmarting the food mood connection and you'll slim down fast. 9/14/2013 6:00:00 PM
Fad Diets Will Seem Even Crazier After You See This Two themes dominate our weekly news roundup: dealing with obesity in youth and the crazy things grown-ups do to shed pounds. Tell us what you think really works with weight loss. 9/14/2013
Workouts for You--and Fido, Too! Pets need activity for the same reasons we do: better sleep, weight control, increased energy and better moods. But it's hard enough to find the time to make it to the gym to meet your own fitness needs. Here are a few ideas to help you combine your exercise time with your pet's.  9/13/2013
Best & Worst Exercises for Arthritis When your joints ache, exercise is probably the last thing you're in the mood for, but it's exactly what you need to feel better. 9/12/2013 6:00:00 AM
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Yoga September is National Yoga Month! Time to unroll our mats, loosen up and chill out. If you've never tried yoga, this is a great time to check out a class 9/12/2013
Learn to Love Broccoli Even self-proclaimed broccoli haters can learn to love this super food when it's prepared in the right way! 9/11/2013
Calorie Calculations 101 While determining how many calories each individual should eat for successful and healthy weight loss isn't exactly rocket science, it can be pretty darn confusing. So for those who want a deeper understanding, this article explains the formulas, mathematics, and general nuts and bolts, in nine easy steps. 9/10/2013
How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Weight? While determining how many calories each individual should eat for successful and healthy weight loss isn't exactly rocket science, it can be pretty darn confusing. So for those who want a deeper understanding, this article explains the formulas, mathematics, and general nuts and bolts, in nine easy steps. 9/10/2013
Don't Miss 'The Spark Solution' Cover Story! Great news: "The Spark Solution" is on the cover of "First for Women"--learn more and get a sample of the book's meal and fitness plan. 9/9/2013 6:00:00 AM
Alternative Cold Remedies That Really Work Americans spend billions each year to prevent and treat colds. But are we getting our money’s worth? The best way to choose a cold remedy is to look at the evidence. What can published research tell us about herbal cold remedies and over-the-counter medications? 9/9/2013
The Best Peanut Butter Brands See which creamy and crunchy PBs reigned supreme in our editors' taste-test. 9/9/2013
'I Started This for My Kids, But I'm Finishing It for Me''* Holly never wanted to be called 'the fat mom' again. Find out how she took control of her health and lost 140 pounds. 9/8/2013