|  Your New Daily Benchmarks
Whether you're a slave to your FitBit or are competing in your office's pedometer challenge, the 10,000 step challenge has become a benchmark in determining whether you were adequately active on any given day. But is 10,000 steps the only benchmark you should be concerned about when it comes to living an active and healthy lifestyle? No way. Check out these seven daily benchmarks and consider adding a few to your list this week to up your commitment to your health.
| + Read More | | |  | | "Sometimes when you're in a dark place, you think you've been buried, but you've actually been planted." Christine Caine. Well, isn't that a beautiful way to think about the progress you're making. Hitting a slump along the way to lifelong health is a given. I don't say that to scare you, but rather to prepare you for the inevitable. An unexpected life event, tough deadline at work or changes in your mood due to events outside your control can all make you feel like you're hitting rock bottom, like you'll never be able to keep up with the changes. You're not alone. We all have moments when we want to quit or think the universe is specifically working to keep us down. In those moments, though, it's up to you and only you to decide that you're stronger than whatever the universe chooses to throw at you. Let the setbacks or hurdles make you even more determined to achieve your goal. When you finally bloom, you'll be a gorgeous flower that can withstand the elements. | | | Guys, We See You, Too
Beer bellies, man boobs, dad bods--there's a lot of joking about men's bodies, but that doesn't mean men don't have issues with their appearance. And yet, men's body positivity and body image are rarely discussed, often pushed aside as a joke or ignored in favor of the myriad issues women seem to face. To start a conversation about men and body image, we've consulted experts to get their take on some common men's body image issues and how men can better deal with self-consciousness.
+ Read More | | | | | A Round of Applause for Nola
After joining SparkPeople and losing 40 pounds, Nola fell victim to a common problem: not being able to maintain after weight loss. As her lost weight slowly crept back on, she knew something had to change. And change she did! Discover how Nola bounced back and read her tips for losing weight and keeping a positive attitude no matter what.
+ Read More | | | | | Rest, Recover, Repeat
Rest days are essential in any workout routine, but if you hear the words "rest day" and immediately imagine yourself in the middle of your couch starting a Netflix binge, stop right there. Rest days are a chance for your muscles to recover and rebuild, which ultimately makes them--and you--stronger. The key to a perfect rest day is finding ways to gently work the muscles without doing too much. These are 13 of our favorite moves for making the most of your days off.
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