The Cauliflower Craze Is Real! 25 New Recipes to Try

[SparkPeople.com::The Weekly Spark]( [Better Before-and-After Photos]( There are a lot of options when it comes to tracking your weight loss, but before-and-after progress photos are a fan favorite. Not only are they a great visual representation of how far you've come, but they can also expose the small changes in muscle that the scale might not reflect. Being able to see these changes is all about how you take your photos, though. These tips on lighting, the time of day, poses and more will help you get the most out of your shots. [+ Read More]( [From the desk of: Alicia Capetillo, Editor-in-Chief SparkPeople]( Our third story this week is a bit controversial, but it felt like a conversation we wanted to start. The SparkPeople community is a supportive and inspirational group. Our moderators work to ensure that no one is ever ridiculed or feels as though they are not welcome or able to be open about their journey to weight loss. But SparkPeople isn't the whole world and we know people encounter ugliness from other corners of the internet or in their daily lives. Let's be clear: It is no one's right to comment on your body. Ever. Being called fat or having someone criticize your body in any way can have the power to derail your goals or send people down a shame spiral--but only if you let it. If you've ever experienced this, we want to express our sincere apologies that you had to go through that. Know that no matter where you are in your journey, you are valuable and strong and your body is great just the way it is. When the going gets tough, know that we'll always be here to boost your spirits! [ZZZZZZ]( Sleep is a beautiful, beautiful thing, but for some getting those essential hours can be a struggle. From insomnia due to stress or sleepless nights spent tossing and turning trying to get comfortable, waking up after a rough night of no sleep usually leads to a grumpy, unproductive day. Feeling drowsy and exhausted doesn't have to be your forever future, though. Start implementing these nine tips into your routine and you'll be off to dreamland for many restful nights to come. [+ Read More]( [The F Word]( You don't have to let a three-letter word derail your progress. Critics will be critics no matter what you do, so it's important that you don't let body shamers ruin your forward momentum toward a healthier life. Learn how some of our SparkPeople members rose up after being criticized for their weight and discover our tips for how to handle the situation if it ever happens to you. [+ Read More]( [The Cauliflower Craze]( Cauliflower is having a moment! It started with rice, but this cruciferous veggie is as diverse as they come. Packed full of vitamin C and other essential nutrients, you can't go wrong adding more cauliflower to your diet. For inspiration, we hit up some of our favorite food bloggers and got their best cauliflower recipes, from Buffalo bites and curries to soups and tacos. [+ Read More]( [Go Team Go!]( [#Goals]( [Carve Your Core]( 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