What Will You Achieve This August?

[SparkPeople.com::The Weekly Spark]( [Meal Planning No-Nos]( In theory, meal planning is genius. Knowing exactly what you're going to eat for each meal saves you from poor decisions made during moments of stress or sadness, and you feel a sense of accomplishment having all your ducks--or lunches--in a row at the start of the week. In reality, though, mass shopping, recipe research or too little time can make meal planning stressful, leaving you reaching for the takeout menu. But never fear! Registered dietitian Toby Amidor is an expert in all things meal [+ Read More]( [From the desk of: Alicia Capetillo, Editor-in-Chief SparkPeople]( And just like that, it's August. How are your goals progressing? Are you on track to head into fall stronger and healthier than you started the summer? If not, there's still time! Consider setting a mini goal and focusing on your healthy eating this month. I'm a bit of a farmers market addict (no shame) and August is an amazing time to hit up your local market for fresh veggies and fruits. Not only will you be helping out your local farmer or small business, but farmers market veggies are amazingly fresh and the colors will inspire you to think outside the box when it comes to making meals! I learned how to make mouthwatering beets from a woman at my local farmers market and now they're a staple of my diet. Use the opportunity to explore new food options and challenge your palette. Just because you've been swearing your hate Brussels sprouts since you were a kid doesn't mean you can't learn to love them! [Got 20 Minutes?]( If you have 20 minutes, you have time to create an effective training program that will challenge and strengthen your body. Personal trainer Justin Ochoa knows that getting started can be confusing--What do I eat? How do people know what to do in the weight room? Am I going too hard too soon?--but with the right information, you can build a no-nonsense program that will allow you to lose weight and develop muscle. Ready to get started? [+ Read More]( [The New Kid on the Workout Block]( For those with joint issues or just in the beginning stages of building up their cardiovascular endurance, HIIT might not be an option. But where there's a will, there's a way and we'd like to introduce you to HILIT. High-intensity, low-impact training might just be the workout you've been dreaming about to kickstart your healthy living goals. We've got all the info you need before you try your first workout! [+ Read More]( [Because You Had a Bad Day]( Fall two times, get up three, as they say. While a bad day in the gym or kitchen can make you feel like a failure, understanding that they happen to everyone is key in achieving your healthy living dreams. Sometimes you're not going to run your fastest speed or you're going to indulge in some chocolate after a bad day, but this does not mean that your journey is over. Discover how SparkPeople members pick themselves up, dust themselves off and keep working toward their dreams! [+ Read More]( [Add Spinach to the Grocery List]( [Celynne's Dream Will Inspire You]( [Garden Overflowing With Zucchini?]( GET OUR BEST: [Like on Facebook]([Pin on Pinterest]([Follow on Instagram]( SparkPeople Apps]( your Food]( [Redeem Your SparkPoints]( [Unsubscribe]( © 2018 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. [Terms]( | [Privacy]( | [Manage Emails]( 310 Culvert St., Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202