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5 Gifts You Should Never Buy for Someone Trying to Lose Weight (and 5 Gifts to Buy Instead)

When shopping for a loved one who's on a weight loss journey, it's important to be thoughtful and tactful in the gift selection process. Allow us to offer some suggestions for what to buy for the "loser" in your life this holiday season, and what to keep out of your cart at all costs.

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10 Gifts SparkPeople Has at the Top of Their Wish List

We asked SparkPeople staff what items they have at the top of their wish list and one common theme emerged: health! Check out what they're hoping to receive this holiday season and steal their ideas for your own wish list.

10 Hilarious Workout Tops That Will Make You LOL

Melissa Rudy

Health and fitness are serious business, but that doesn't mean you can't lighten it up a little. Next time you hit the gym--or the smoothie bar--sport one of these ab-busting athleisure tops and prepare for the belly laughs to come rolling in!

15 SparkPeople Secrets of Success

These are the proven tips and strategies used by thousands of SparkPeople.com members who reached their goal weight or lost at least 100 pounds.

6 Ways to Say 'Yes' to Weight Loss

We hear all the time that in order to lose weight, we're supposed to constantly say ''no'' to things. But it doesn't have to be so negative! Instead of thinking of all the things you have to turn down, think about all the things you can say ''yes'' to that will help you look and feel your best in the long run.

7 Strategies for Weight-Loss Success

Use these simple ideas to reach your goals once and for all!

8 Breast Cancer Awareness Products That Actually Give Back

Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness month by purchasing health and fitness products that actually give back to the cause.

8 Great Bathroom Scales to Track Your Weight-Loss Journey

These 8 scales offer a variety of ways to track your weight-loss progress. From analog to synching up with your fitness tracker, you can easily find one that suits your needs.

8 Healthy Ways to Start the Day

When you start your morning with good habits, you're setting yourself up for success all day long! Get out on the healthy side of the bed with these tips.

8 Products That Should Be on Every Vegetable Lover's List

Proclaim your love for everything vegetable with these fuctional and whimisical veggie-themed products.

Coach Dean's Motivational Quotes

Need some motivation to keep going? Check out these inspiring quotes, hand-picked by Coach Dean.

Get Serious About Goal Setting With These 9 Planners

What's a goal without a plan? Now you can go after all your goals with our favorite eye-catching journals and planners that help you achieve your dreams.

Members Showing Their Spark

SparkPeople Members all across the U.S. have been Spreading the Spark and getting together at local SparkRallies. All the way from California to Florida, SparkPeople members are sporting their SparkPeople gear, getting fit and having fun! See if you recognize any of your SparkFriends!

Motivational Quotes for Your Healthy Lifestyle

Get instant motivation to keep up with your healthy lifestyle habits!

Motivational Quotes to Pick Yourself Back Up

Check out some of Coach Jen's favorite quotes for surviving setbacks.

Quiz: Are Your Weight-Loss Expectations Realistic?

Take our quiz to see if your weight-loss goals are too lofty, or just right.

Secrets of Strong Starters

Find out how these women lost a combined 227 pounds--and kept it off thanks to a strong start during their first two weeks!

The 21 Most Inspiring Movies of All Time

Think you can't run farther, train harder or eat better? These 21 inspirational movies say you can! From "Rocky" to "Super Size Me" and everything in between--we think you can learn a lot from these motivating movies.

Top 10 Tips to Unbreakable Resolutions

How many years have you made big New Year's resolutions to change your health and your life, only to watch them fizzle out weeks (or days) later? Here are 10 smart strategies to make this year different.

Winners of SparkPeople's 'After' Photo Contest

We hear amazing stories of transformation and weight loss every day on the site. Now it's time to SEE how everyone's hard work has paid off. Check out the winners of SparkPeople's first-ever 'After' Photo Contest!