Let's Settle the Great Debate...

[SparkPeople.com::The Weekly Spark]( [Sprints or Squats?]( Are you on Team Cardio or Team Strength? Chances are you either have a preference for one or the other, or you exclusively do one or the other. And if you have a preference, you're not shy about voicing your opinion. Me? I'm a strength girl who forces herself to run and box to get my cardio in. But will focusing on cardio or strength exclusively help you get fit or lose weight faster? We asked the experts to get the final say in the great debate. [+ Read More]( [From the desk of: Alicia Capetillo, Editor-in-Chief SparkPeople]( Can I just say what we're all thinking? Eating healthy is really difficult. "Don't think about it as food," the experts say. "Think about it as fuel and your cravings will end." But when you love food, focusing on only eating what you need to fuel your body feels hard! I love food, and I have a serious sweet tooth that screams out from within. And while I love the apple with cinnamon that I'm eating as I write this, it really doesn't hold a candle to a double chocolate brownie. But even when it's hard and even when I want all the chocolate (and I mean, all of the chocolate), I remember how awesome it felt when I slipped into a smaller size dress. I think about how much stronger I feel in the weight room when I eat clean foods. And that makes it worth it. In those tough moments when you feel like caving in, remember why you started and remember that your body loves each and every good decision you make. And when you do indulge, enjoy every bite--then get back on track. [So. Stressed.]( Last week the World Health Organization recognized work burnout as a diagnosable condition, but what is it? Work can be stressful, but when things get hectic--tough deadlines, a difficult boss, high expectations, a stressful work environment--it can leave you feeling drained and depleted. But when does it go from frustrating to an actual syndrome, and is there anything you can do about it? Find out everything you need to know about burnout now. [+ Read More]( [Commuting, but Make It Healthy]( If there's one thing that's universal, it's that rush-hour traffic is the worst. The absolute worst. But, if we can't avoid it, we might as well take steps to make it healthier, right? Keep these seven things in your car to make you next commute--and all the ones after that--safer, more productive and (dare we say?) more enjoyable! [+ Read More]( [From the Inside Out]( A little behind on spring cleaning? Us, too. But whether you already schlepped four garbage bags of stuff to Goodwill or have been procrastinating on cleaning out the garage, chances are you haven't considered the spring cleaning you can do on yourself. In the midst of your cleaning spree, why not try out a few of these self-care ideas to better your mind and body? [+ Read More]( [Get Out the Grill!]( [Cheat...Without Cheating]( [*Hits Snooze, Skips Workout*]( GET OUR BEST: [Like on Facebook]([Pin on Pinterest]([Follow on Instagram]( SparkPeople Apps]( your Food]( [Redeem Your SparkPoints]( [Unsubscribe]( © 2019 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. [Terms]( | [Privacy]( | [Manage Emails]( 310 Culvert St., Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202