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Finding Balance: Can You Have It All At Once? It's hard to be great at so many things at once because eventually, something has to give. You can end up feeling like you short-changed someone no matter what you decide. 5/29/2009 10:06:09 AM
20 Ways to Torch 200 Calories Whether you need ideas to get started or need an extra boost to get the scale moving in the right direction again, we've got some ideas for you. 5/28/2009 3:46:00 PM
Gym Pet Peeves: Do You Have Any? I have spent more than 3 1/2 years as a member of my gym and while I love the atmosphere there are a few annoyances that I would like to share with you. 5/27/2009 6:38:55 PM
Son of 'Post' Editor Wrote His Own Happy Ending Quinn Bradlee grew up in privilege but spent much of his youth in sick and watching life pass him by. Now he has created a website--and written a book--to help others like him! 5/27/2009 1:53:46 PM
Body Bliss: Turn Every Negative into a Positive Stop hating your body and start LOVING it with this 3-step exercise in positive self-talk! 5/27/2009 6:00:00 AM
Instant Messaging on SparkTeens 5/27/2009
VOTE for This SparkPeople Member--She Could Win the Makeover of Her Dreams! JOYELYSE shed 85 pounds with SparkPeople. Now she's a finalist in the Macy's & Clinton Kelly Make Over America Contest and could win a $5,000 makeover. Vote for her! 5/26/2009 3:30:12 PM
Didn't See Birdie on 'Good Morning America'? Watch Her Video Now Yesterday Birdie shared her amazing story with the dailySpark. Today, she shared it with "Good Morning America." Watch it now! 5/26/2009 10:03:09 AM
'I'm a Doctor and Mother of 5--and I Lost 140 Pounds!'* Birdie, a neurologist and mother of five from Orlando, lost 140 pounds with SparkPeople. She tells the truth about what it's really like to drop the weight and stay motivated! 5/25/2009 2:00:00 PM
Nutrition 101: What Is Crystalline Fructose? Crystalline fructose has been around for about 20 years and today can be found in many products. Is it a better sweetener choice? 5/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Your Actions Create Your Life! How many of us have spent time thinking about how to succeed in our own personal journey? Now is the time to take action so you can be in control of your life. 5/23/2009 9:31:29 AM
A Lesson in Failure: How I Picked Myself Back Up Needless to say, my first lesson in failure was a tough one... 5/22/2009 10:00:00 AM
Do P.E. Classes Really Matter? Are physical education classes as important as you'd think when it comes to the health of our children? A new study says no. 5/22/2009 6:08:12 AM
6 Good Reasons to Try Pilates From standing taller to looking better, the benefits of Pilates are many, and the moves can challenge exercisers of all levels. 5/20/2009 11:00:00 AM
Umami: What You've Been Missing! You've probably heard of the four basic tastes: bitter, sour, sweet and salty. Well, "umami," which means "yummy" in Japanese, is another distinct taste. 5/20/2009
Plenty of Ways to Stretch the Beef Love meat? Read on to learn how to keep the flavor, cut the fat, all while stretching a buck! 5/20/2009
14 Ways to Throw a Party without Breaking the Bank Think you can't afford to throw a party or have friends over to celebrate a special occasion? Think again. These 14 tips will help you have maximum fun on a minimum budget. 5/20/2009
12 Days of Holiday Cookies Tired of making the same old holiday cookies year after year? Freshen up your recipe box with these new and healthier favorites! 5/20/2009
SparkRecipes FAQs Learn more about SparkRecipes, where we're committed to helping you eat better! 5/20/2009
Need Motivation to Work Out Today? Exercise Could Save Your Life When we embrace a healthy lifestyle, we often focus on the aesthetics. However, exercise benefits us in ways we'll never see--even save our lives.
5/19/2009 2:46:23 PM
Kate Winslet's 'Chubby Childhood' Kate Winslet has enjoyed a lot of career success, and is often at the top of "best dressed" lists. But comments about her figure haven't always been positive. 5/19/2009 9:09:11 AM
Printable Cookbook: Delicious Dinners on a Dime 5/19/2009
Kick Off Summer with the Show Your Spark Weekend, June 26-28 From now through the end of summer, SparkPeople wants you to help "Spread the Spark"! Learn more about the "Show Your Spark" Weekend 5/18/2009 10:52:34 AM
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month With skin cancer diagnosis on the rise, it is important for all of us to take preventative measures now to reduce our risk while still allowing our fun in the sun. 5/16/2009 5:40:23 AM
'I Just Wanted to Live My Life' Angela used SparkPeople to lose 86 pounds--and gain a better life. She shares her incredible story in her own words on the dailySpark--and in Family Circle magazine! 5/15/2009 2:00:00 PM