A Memorial Day Weekend We'll Never Forget...

[SparkPeople.com::The Weekly Spark]( [4 Ways to Boost Motivation When You're Just Not Feeling It]( Aside from baking bread and bingeing Bravo shows, you might be struggling to find the motivation to do much of anything right now. If you're not an essential worker, being stuck at home without access to a gym, your normal schedule or many other health-related activities, keeping motivation levels high can be a challenge. Before you get discouraged, know that there are plenty of easy ways to boost motivation--these are four of our favorites! [+ Read More]( [From the desk of: Alicia Capetillo, Editor-in-Chief SparkPeople]( Whether you throw an epic backyard BBQ or use the long weekend to get out of town, Memorial Day weekend holds a special place in the hearts of many. In addition to being the unofficial start of summer and nice weather, it's a great excuse to get outside and spend time with family and friends. Unfortunately, this year, COVID-19 has other plans for us. While we might not be able to hop on a plane or get together with 50 of our closest friends, that doesn't mean Memorial Day should be spent moping. Look for the silver lining. If you've been cooped up inside for a few weeks, consider grabbing some bikes and hitting the trails or set up an obstacle course in the backyard for the kids. If you're missing traveling, whip up a healthy meal from your favorite trip. No matter what you do, we hope you have a healthy, safe and memorable Memorial Day, SparkFriends! [Relax and Recover]( You've got your quarantine workout routine down, but are you factoring in time to stretch it out? Your muscles need some love, too, so it's important to schedule recovery sessions throughout the week to rebuild and reward them for all their hard work. We recommend starting with these 11 basic stretches. We're sure your muscles will thank you later! [+ Read More]( [Grill Master]( While we may not be heading out on vacation or prepping for a backyard party, that doesn't mean we can't kick off the unofficial start of summer with a night of great barbecue! Throw on some sunglasses, grab the grill and enjoy one of these 25 delicious recipes to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend. [+ Read More]( [Don't Forget the Salad!]( Whoever said salads were boring has clearly never ventured outside of spinach and tomato! With fresh veggies all around this season, there are plenty of opportunities to jazz up your side salad or make a surprisingly filling supper. As you plan your Memorial Day meal, consider tossing together one of these 60 spring salads. [+ Read More]( [Sayonara, Salt]( [How Hard Are You Working?]( [Put This On Everything]( GET OUR BEST: [Like on Facebook]([Pin on Pinterest]([Follow on Instagram]( SparkPeople Apps]( your Food]( [Redeem Your SparkPoints]( [Unsubscribe]( © 2020 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. [Terms]( | [Privacy]( | [Manage Emails]( 310 Culvert St., Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202