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MTV's Dance Central
Whether you're in calorie-counting mode or throwing down in an old-school dance battle, this new dance workout can replace karaoke bars and boring cardio workout... Read more
Some people can measure their weight loss by the way they feel and look: firmer thighs, a smaller waist, jiggle-free arms. But then there are the number-crazy ones who desperately need some kind (any kind!) of concrete proof that all their hard work... Read more
Ever notice how some people can have big bellies but lean legs, or how women tend to store most of their fat in their thighs, hips, and butt? These are examples of fat distribution, which refers to where your body typically stores the fat, no matter... Read more
No, this is not an article on that ever-popular question about whether sex counts as aerobic exercise. (It doesn't. Get over it.)
This article is about gender differences in exercise and weight loss. This is your chance to get the facts you... Read more
A common concern among new mothers is how to get rid of their jelly bellies and regain flatter, more toned stomachs. For some women, re-strengthening their core seems an easy task, but for most it is an uphill battle that takes many months, even... Read more
I understand that if I want to lose fat I need to quit eating fattening food. But what is wrong with Fat Free Chocolate Puddings, or Fat Free Kraft Dressing. If there isn't any fat than what is the problem? I am not diabetic but I know that too m... Read more
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I've been doing a lot of research into the best ways of eating, more for general health (especially heart health) than weight loss (since I believe the only way to really lose weight is to cut calories, no matter what kind of 'diet' you eat)... Read more
Hi there. I have been a registered person on SparkPeople.com for quite a while, but have only just started using the site. I am so impressed with everything I’m seeing and want to say GREAT JOB, KEEP IT UP to all of you. I have just started this j... Read more
Is there any truth to the fact that as we age, we can't get back to the weight or size or body fat percentage we were when we were younger?
I ask because I was going through my closet last night and found an old miniskirt size 4 that I wore in c... Read more
On the fitness tracker, there is an option to enter the number of calories burned per week. I wear a HRM when I work out, so I have a pretty good idea of how many calories I burn.
My question is - why does it offer this option?
Is it either ente... Read more
Cinammon not only tastes great..but it has MANY healthy benefits. Eating 1/2 tsp-2 tsp a day on your food has been proven to lower your cholesterol and aid in the regulation of blood sugar. It also inhibits bacterial growth on food. Eating cinnamon e... Read more
Welcome to the Shimmy Zone! Dancing newbies, seasoned performers, cabaret, tribal, video, live instruction - dancing for our lives and getting healthy with a brilliant sparkle!... Read more
1. Cut just 100 calories a day.
That's all you need to ditch to beat belly bulge, says Mehmet Oz, MD, author of YOU on a Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management. Dropping this amount from your daily intake -- we're talking one cookie, a s... Read more
SparkPeople member BUTTERFLIY recently asked a very common fitness question: "I have a lot of weight under my belly button! How and what can I do to work the lower part of my belly?"This is a very common complaint for women. We naturally hold a littl... Read more
Vitamin D Helps Burn Belly Fat!
Research shows you can help your body burn abdominal fat and lose weight naturally by regulating your vitamin D intake. It promotes fat metabolism by revving the liver’s breakdown of fat, drains fat cells, dec... Read more
SparkPeople members recommend 29 ways they use simple tips and tricks to manage pain every day. Try these drug-free remedies and share you own pain-relief solutions.
