Motivation to Get in Shape

Check out some of our best weight-loss tips from the past year. A few are no-brainers and other will surprise even the most seasoned dieter.

Heads up: When it comes to our health and fitness habits, things are getting worse.

Trying to make a big life change? Here’s how to stick with the program.

Expert insight that will empower you to get the most from your workout.

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15 Ways to Hide a Few Extra Pounds
According to Stacy London, cohost of TLC's What Not to Wear, it's easy to look 10 or 15 pounds lighter by following this "clothes diet."
210 Reasons to Be Thankful
Tired of doom-and-gloom headlines? Here are ten reasons to be grateful for the times we live in.
3Big Idea, Small Detail: Money, Health and Education
A few quick ways to deal with money, health and educational concerns.
4No Gym? No Problem!
Workout tips from celebrity trainer Kathy Kaehler.
5Weight Loss at Work
New reasons it pays to workout.
613 Things You Never Knew About Your Weight
The fascinating facts behind the new fat-busting science.
7Quiz: Are You Ready for Greatness?
8Go for a Hike
Hit the trails for mental and physical benefits.
9New Pleasure Principles
A neuroscientist discusses a few ways that pleasure shapes us and makes life more enjoyable.

How to Finish a Basement: Framing and Insulating
How to frame a basement and install insulation.
6 Delicious Christmas Cookie Recipes
Bake a batch of any of these easy to follow recipes or just drool over the stunning Christmas cookie pictures.
Spinach, Pear, and Shaved Parmesan Salad
A spinach salad, especially one with ripe fall pears, is a welcome addition to the Thanksgiving table. The salad can be served in a large bowl as part of a buffet, or on individual salad plates alongside the main course.
Delicata Squash Soup with Parmesan Croutons
Delicata squash, as its name implies, is a finely flavored, richly sweet winter squash with a nearly fibreless flesh. Cylindrical in shape, with elongated ridges, this squash has yellow to pale orange skin with green striations. Its beautiful yellow flesh and delicate flavor make it perfect for this puréed soup.
Thanksgiving Desserts
It will be difficult to wait until the end of the meal for these gorgeous desserts.

Do you have a pair of "skinny" jeans you're hoping to fit into again?

Find the motivation to get healthy, lose weight and get in shape with our diet and exercise ideas.