Boo! Happy Halloween Eve, SparkFriends!

Focus Email buzzing during your treadmill work? Friend can't stop gossiping about her terrible coworkers while you're trying to focus on your back squat form? Distractions are everywhere, whether you're in the gym with a wall of televisions or walking the neighborhood. Mindfulness in your workout is key, though, both for your form and protecting you from injury as well as for your ultimate results. Learn how to arm yourself against workout distractions with these six expert tips. + Read More The best costume I've ever seen in my life? It's a toss up: Either the three year old dressed as Batman with his parent's following closely behind playing the Batman theme song, or the guy I saw dressed as "Keith Stone" and carrying a full case of Keystone beer into every overpriced bar in Brooklyn. Halloween is a time to get loose, get creative and have some fun. It's also a time when tiny candies are around every corner, threatening to ruin your progress. Balance is the key with any holiday and Halloween is the perfect test of your willpower and determination. While the grocery aisles are full of snack-size treats, keep in mind that your gym might be doing some holiday-themed workouts! You can also get creative with your cooking by adding healthy pumpkin treats to the mix or trying the mummy toast at the bottom of this email. Balance, balance, balance. Seek out some spooky fun ways to celebrate and don't you dare feel guilty if you grab a few of those snack size Snickers on the way! Are Your Kids Making You Fat? Whether you take a "mommy tax" on those Happy Meal French fries or you're skipping workouts to taxi the kids to and from soccer practice, being a parent can do some damage if you're looking to be your healthiest self. Kids have insane metabolisms and are active all the time, so, unfortunately, it's not realistic to live their lives. Discover our advice on how to parent without falling into the mac-and-cheese-with-a-side-of-tots trap. + Read More Two-a-Days We know, we know--you hear someone works out twice a day, they're immediately Wonder Woman/Superman. But it isn't only superhumans who use two workouts a day to stay healthy. For some, adding a yoga stretch in the morning and then running later in the day helps with stress. Others use small workouts throughout the day to get their burn on. But there are risks, as well. Find out both sides of the story in the latest Spark It or Scrap It. + Read More Heavenly Hummus Whether you dip carrots, spread it on your sandwich or plop it on top of a salad, hummus is kind of an all-star snack. If you've always opted for plain chickpea hummus, we're about to blow your mind. From red pepper and edamame to spicy cilantro and an option you can make in the Instant Pot, these 24 hummus recipes will make your taste buds sing. + Read More A Halloween-Themed Burn No Excuses Spooky Mummy Bread GET OUR BEST: Unsubscribe © 2018 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms | Privacy | Manage Emails 310 Culvert St., Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202