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A Daily Dose of Motivation

Find out how these three members stay on track and reach their goals!
Posted 12/7/2009  6:34:58 PM By:   : 35 comments   15,439 views
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What to Do When a Loved One Struggles with Weight Loss?

I've blogged in the past about my mom's struggle with weight loss. As time goes on, I'm wondering if this yo-yo cycle will ever end.
Posted 12/4/2009  10:14:54 AM By:   : 200 comments   34,995 views
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Send Your Excess Baggage Packing

Planning may have the most impact on a trip, but packing the right things is crucial, too. The same advice applies when you're embarking on a journey to better health.
Posted 12/2/2009  10:09:11 AM By:   : 165 comments   25,410 views
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New Mom Using Blog to Lose 100 Pounds*

Stacy, a 30-year-old new mom, is using SparkPeople to lose 100 pounds in a year. But she also has another tool: blogging. Find out how writing is helping her slim down.
Posted 11/4/2009  11:00:00 AM By:   : 121 comments   31,814 views
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Adjusting Your Sails: Finding the Realist in You!

Attitude can play a major role in our success to embracing a healthy lifestyle.
Posted 10/31/2009  5:34:09 AM By:   : 96 comments   32,088 views
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Meet the Members: Meeting (and Exceeding) Goals is Possible!

These three SparkPeople members won our daily T-shirt giveaways, and now they're Spreading the Spark in return by sharing their best tips.
Posted 10/26/2009  3:07:34 PM By:   : 51 comments   15,592 views
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This Week, Ban the 'Fat Talk'

Think all those self-deprecating comments are harmless? Think again. This week, banish the "Fat Talk" from your life. Take our challenge!
Posted 10/19/2009  5:14:35 PM By:   : 134 comments   24,767 views
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One of Our Fittest Team Leaders Dishes to the dailySpark

PAULAB_CPT and her co-leader, ROBERTBFIT, are this month's Team Leaders of the month. Now this fitness instructor is sharing her motivational story with the dailySpark!
Posted 10/16/2009  5:21:39 PM By:   : 33 comments   13,957 views
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Can You Be a Success Without Reaching a Goal? I Am

I ran the Chicago Marathon this past Sunday. I set an aggressive goal for myself, but wasn't able to run quite fast enough to meet it. So does that mean I failed? Not at all.
Posted 10/16/2009  10:26:17 AM By:   : 121 comments   23,794 views
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The Surprising Benefits of Group Workouts

Working out with a buddy is a great way to keep you moving toward your goals. But did you know that working out with a buddy or group can also increase your tolerance for pain?
Posted 10/9/2009  6:08:13 AM By:   : 138 comments   26,034 views
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The True Champion Exists in All of Us

We all possess the qualities of a true champion; we just have to believe that nothing can stand in our way, no matter how many obstacles we must get through to reach those goals.
Posted 10/7/2009  4:25:48 PM By:   : 63 comments   20,136 views
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Habits of Healthy People: Stick with It, Especially When Life Gets Stressful

I'm wrapping up one of the biggest months of my life. Instead of scrapping my healthy habits, I stuck with them. Find out how.
Posted 10/7/2009  11:34:49 AM By:   : 88 comments   27,120 views
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My Pity-Party Is Over--It's Time To Get Serious

My brief interaction with a fellow runner a few weeks ago changed my attitude about running at a time when I needed it the most.
Posted 10/6/2009  4:14:24 PM By:   : 132 comments   27,531 views
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An Uphill Battle to Cross the Finish Line, But I Wasn't Alone

A runner? Me? Nope. At least, not until I had the support of my SparkPeople friends.
Posted 9/30/2009  3:21:22 PM By:   : 123 comments   26,945 views
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Stoking the Fire, Bursting with Spark: Reflections on the Spark Your Life Convention

See photos from last weekend's Spark Your Life Convention, read what SparkPeople employees thought about the event, and share your stories!
Posted 9/29/2009  5:00:41 PM By:   : 45 comments   13,180 views
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