Why do we eat? We all know why we should be eating: to supply our bodies with plenty of energy to get through the day; to get nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals which help us to stay healthy and free of disease; and t... Read more
How do slim women maintain their weight? Shape experts share weight loss tips that really work!
After losing weight, it's tempting to take a vacation from healthy eating habits. "Many dieters start slipping back into their old behaviors... Read more
These days, busy work schedules, kid’s sports practice, meetings and household chores seem to leave little time for preparing a meal at home. It’s no surprise that the restaurant industry’s share of the “food dollar” is... Read more
Going out to eat can be fun, easy and a wonderful way to celebrate an achievement or catch up with friends. But do you find yourself getting anxious just thinking about dining out knowing how many dishes are loaded with calories? Although your woes a... Read more
Going out to eat can be fun, easy and a wonderful way to celebrate an achievement or catch up with friends. But do you find yourself getting anxious just thinking about dining out knowing how many dishes are loaded with calories? Although your woes a... Read more
I had a good laugh at myself this morning:
As a little part of eating healthier, some time ago I quit putting that teaspoon of sugar in my coffee. I used to drink it black, so not even sure when/why I started doing it! Anyway...this morni... Read more
I am really excited about losing a kilo in 4days, been sticking to my set healthy eating pattern and been getting myself motivated to exercise, 1 hour today! Feeling more energy cause when I started I was exhausted and needing lots of sleep, I think... Read more
I started sparkpeople last year, but never did anything with it. I am now at the place I needed to be to begin my "New' healthy lifestyle. This website has already been such a motivation and I have only "actively" been using it for a week. I love to... Read more
Today is the start of an amazing journey toward achieving a healthy lifestyle. I have decided it is time to no longer make excuses for make poor choices in eating and fitness. As a wife and mom of 3 how can I expect my family to be healthy if I don'... Read more
I am a coke-a-holic. 4 to 5 cokes (20oz) a day. When I started my lifechange, I quit drinking cokes. I have been 5 months now without one coke. The one thing that saved me was lemon jiuce in the bottle. I now drink 4\5 32 oz. Containers of lemon wate... Read more
Take your favorite restaurant meals that are high in calories, fat, and everything else not healthy and make your own version that is healthier.... Read more
Upon opening the refrigerator to mindlessly graze, ask: "Do I really need to eat right now, or am I snacking because I'm stressed, tired, or bored?" If it's really the scheduled time to snack, choose a healthy snack instead of the comfort food. If... Read more
Last month I wrote a blog regarding the Santa Clara County California Board of Supervisors voting to ban toys in kid’s meals unless the restaurant establishments offered healthier alternatives from which kids could choose. And it looks as though th... Read more
It is difficult to listen to the news, read a newspaper, or review online blogs these days without hearing about the childhood obesity epidemic. With a childhood obesity rate that has more than tripled in the past 30 years, the problem certainl... Read more
Summer's not over yet! There's still plenty of time to tone up and bust out that swimsuit for one last hurrah. Get results in just 15 minutes per week with this plan--no excuses!
