All Entries For weight loss
The Great Debate: Cardio or Strength Training?
Is strength training really superior to cardio when it comes to fitness and weight loss? Or is it the other way around? Here's what we really know about both forms of exercise.
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13 Things You Can't Expect to Magically Change After Weight Loss
Weight loss is an amazing journey and an amazing accomplishment. What is it not? A magic pill for solving all your problems.
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Cancer Couldn't Stop Jane from Losing More Than 140 Pounds
After a diagnosis of endometrial cancer, Jane knew it was time to take control of her health and lose weight.
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These 3 Simple Changes Helped Diane Lose 128 Pounds
When she went to the doctor seeking help for back issues, he told her that the pain was because she was fat. "I hated him for saying it, but that got my attention," Diane recalls.
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How to Remain Grateful to Your Body While Working to Improve It
By adopting some positive-minded strategies, you can look past what's ''wrong'' with your body and see all of the admirable—and even downright miraculous—things it does for you.
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How to Stop Feeling Guilty for Losing Weight
Believe it or not, there are lots of reasons to feel guilty about getting healthier -- but we're here to help you overcome all of them.
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How a Single Working Mother Finally Lost the Weight—This Time for Good
For Chris, the most important lesson learned along her journey was to love herself enough to be healthy.
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Nola Lost 50 Pounds with a Positive Attitude and a Smile
Nola has plenty of advice that helped her lose the weight and successfully transition into lifelong maintenance.
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19 Ways to Stop Taking Yourself So Seriously When Losing Weight
Weight loss can be an emotional roller coaster—so, next time you feel like want to cry, look for opportunities to laugh instead.
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You Got Called Fat. Now What?
You don't have to let a three-letter word derail your progress. While you can't control people's hurtful comments about your weight, you can control how you react to them.
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7 of the Worst Health Tips We've Seen on Pinterest
Pinterest can be a great source of nutritious recipes, effective workouts and motivational quotes -- but there's also some misinformation that could be dangerous.
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Spark Spotlight: Amber (BABYSTEPS2015)
It's easy to lose motivation and give up after a diet or exercise setback -- but Amber pushed through, made adjustments and got back on track!
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How Ditching Sugar and Sticking with SparkPeople Turned Karen's Life Around
After a debilitating accident, Karen found herself more determined than ever to lose weight and recover. It turned out that a sugar-free lifestyle was her key to success.
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How Beth Lost 230+ Pounds and Reclaimed Her Life
Losing 230 pounds doesn’t just change how you look—it also changes how you think and feel. For 53-year-old Beth, the road hasn't always been easy, but it's certainly been worth it.
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9 SparkPeople Articles Every Beginner Should Read
New to SparkPeople? Discover 10 great articles that will get you on track to achieve your wildest weight-loss dreams in this month's Go Get It Guide!
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