It can be tough to stay motivated when it comes to weight-loss and fitness goals. Why else do so many people make the same New Year's resolutions year after year? If motivation flits in and out of your life, don't worry—there are ways t... Read more
What is the most important factor of success and achievement? IQ, self-confidence, perseverance?
Actually, that's a trick question. According to intelligence studies, the answer would be none of the above. In fact, the tendency to set goals... Read more
Congratulations on reaching your goal weight! This article will help you figure out how to use SparkPeople’s tools just as effectively to maintain your weight as you have used them to lose that weight in the first place. Make sure you’re... Read more
If you’re thinking that reaching your goal weight means you can finally slack off when it comes to exercise, then it’s time to change that thinking right now. The fact is that people who are successful at maintaining their weight loss ove... Read more
According to intelligence studies, the tendency to set goals is the #1 determiner of success. Whether you want to run a mile or cure cancer, goals give you direction and a game plan for success. You’ve already set a goal to start living healthi... Read more
We are all well aware of the dangers too much sugar can do to a diet; which is why I'm wondering...why are we not tracking sugar content along with fat, carbs, calories and protein on our spark nutrition pages??? Wouldn't this be helpful???... Read more
If I ate according to my SP meal plan, this is what I would eat:
non fat milk, banana, cream of wheat and peanut butter
Milk, nonfat, 1 cup
Peanut Butter, smooth style, with salt, 1.5 tbsp
Apples, fresh, 1 small (2-1/2... Read more
My app was working fine until a couple of hours ago, and now it's stuck on "syncing." And it's been stuck for over an hour. I've restarted, shut the ipod down, etc. I don't want to delete the app because I don't want to have to buy it (it was free wh... Read more
I am having an issue with my Nutrition tracker and the water tracker. If I put in that I have finished the water -- when I come back it might say I only had 4 glasses???? What is that about? Then with the food it adds a bunch of items in all the ti... Read more
1. Menu Plan Weekly - this will ensure you get balanced meals, & good nutrition; you can plan for 6-9 srvgs produce per day. Save calories & fat, increase nutrition.2. With a weekly menu plan you can batchcook once a week. Save time.3. With a weekly... Read more
Last week, First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined celebrity chef Rachael Ray to announce changes to the school lunch program. This desired national update is the first in more than fifteen years. After the announcement... Read more
Meet Bob (username PLEINRC), a SparkPeople member who has lost nearly 70 pounds! Find out what makes him tick and how he got to where he is today.What is your age? 49How long have you been a SparkPeople member? How did you find SparkPeople? ... 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.