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How a Flexible Mindset Influences Success
When life hands you an unexpected business trip in the middle of your one-month of clean eating, the flexible mind adapts and excels. Learn the importance of having a flexible mindset before starting any weight-loss plan. 
Vacations: The Perfect Reward?
Rewards are an essential part of achieving goals. And there's no better reward than a nice, relaxing vacation.
The Power of To-Do Lists: 6 Tips for Using Them Effectively
As amazing as your mind might be, it’s probably not the best place to store your to-do list. To make sure nothing gets lost in the shuffle, many people record and track their tasks in a physical, permanent place—the old-fashioned to-do list.
Helping Others Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices
How do you motivate someone you care about to adopt a healthier lifestyle?
What Motivates You to Exercise?
Do short-term or long-term factors help motivate you to exercise? Share what motivates you to get and stay active!
Home Is Where the Swimming Is
In the first installment of our brand new series, SparkPeople member Lucy Parsons details the role swimming had in her journey to weight loss and healthy living.
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Earn SparkTrophies for Reaching Your Goals
Every step you take on your healthy lifestyle adventure can get you closer to your next SparkTrophy! Earn virtual awards for all of your hard work!
'Stronger Than I Have Ever Been': Abby's CrossFit Conversion
After an unexpected enthusiast raved about her CrossFit experience, Abby Maley decided to take a leap and give the high-intensity workout a shot. Today, she's stronger than ever.
3 Simple Ways to Build Consistency
You start off the day with the best intentions. But then life happens. More often than not, "what gives" is your plan to exercise and eat right. Here's how to turn that around.
When Exercise Burnout Sets In, Here's How to Get Motivated Again
If you've been a regular exerciser for a while, it can be difficult and even frustrating when your workout suddenly isn't working for you.
4 Ways to Become an Exerciser for Life
Exercise doesn't have to be scary, painful, annoying or inconvenient. Follow four simple steps and you'll be on the path to a better, stronger you.
Why Joining a Gym Shouldn't Be Your New Year's Resolution
It's resolution time and you've decided getting in shape is at the top of the list. The obvious next step is signing up for a gym, right? Not according to this gym owner. Find out why you might want to think twice about joining a gym on January 1st. 
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Is Your Life Too Cluttered?
In shedding clutter and getting rid of excess stuff in my life, I found more time and energy for the things that matter most. Is this the secret to balancing all that life brings?
Interested or Committed? Only One Spells Success
Could your approach to your goals be setting your up for disappointment? Discover why the difference between being interested and committed in making a life change could mean the difference between success and failure.
Sharing Is Achieving
Whether you want to eat healthier, lose a few pounds, or build your muscles, it's a good idea to enlist the help of a friend...
Motivation Boost: Make Your Life!
You are entirely up to you. Make your body. Make your life.
Mastering the Art of Imperfection: How I Am Learning to Let Go of My Perfectionism
Why is it that it is so much easier to accept the flaws in others than it is to accept those in ourselves?
This 1 Change Helped Lori Transform Her Body
Although she was never severely overweight, Lori knew she was unwell. The time had come to start making changes to improve her health.