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10 Top Tips for Healthy Habits in Summer Heat

Stay on track this summer! Hydrate with water and cooling foods, modify workouts for comfort, and enjoy seasonal fun like farmers' markets and water play (safely!). Turn to Lark for support 24/7.

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Declare Your Health Independence This July 4

Celebrate your Independence Day with healthy choices! Write your own rules for food & activity, advocate for yourself, and declare freedom from people-pleasing. Enjoy delicious food and fun movement

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Herb-Roasted Chicken with White Bean Puree

Herb-roasted chicken with creamy white bean purée is a high-protein, low-carb, Mediterranean-inspired dish made with olive oil, lemon, and spices. Simple, satisfying, and heart-healthy

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Healthy Post-Workout Snacks

Most people don’t need post-workout snacks, but if training hard, aim for a 3:1 carb-protein ratio or 20-35g protein alone. Be sure to include your post-workout meal or snack in your calorie counts.

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Ten Cool High-Protein Meals for Hot Summer Days

Beat the heat with cool, high-protein, no-cook meals using fresh summer produce and lean proteins. Light, flavorful, nutritious, and adaptable for your preferences and goals.

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All About Summer Hydration to Stay Healthy

Learn why water is essential, how much you need, signs of dehydration, and whether sports drinks help. Get hydration tips for summer and how Lark can support your healthy lifestyle goals.

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How to Get Ready and Pack for a Healthy Vacation

Vacations can disrupt healthy habits — these simple packing, planning, and wellness tips help you stay on track and safe while you relax and explore

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Make Any Diet Work for You

Stick to any diet long-term with simple, smart strategies: plan ahead, make it enjoyable, build a supportive environment, and adjust before giving up. Real-life success made doable!

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Colorful Diet Worksheet - Eat the Rainbow with Lark!

Use Lark's worksheet to make your rainbow eating plan for health and weight loss! Free downloadable pdf.

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Springtime Lemon Tahini Salad

A vibrant lemon tahini salad with roasted carrots, chickpeas, greens, nuts, and creamy dressing. Healthy, filling, and easy to customize for any diet or occasion.

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20 Processed Foods That Can Help You Eat Healthier

Processed foods can support healthy eating and weight loss when chosen wisely. These 20 convenient picks make nutritious meals easier—your Lark coach can help 24/7.

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Seize the Day on Memorial Day

Make the most of Memorial Day with healthy food, fun activity, and fun. Healthy choices are opportunities, not limitations! Your 24/7 Lark coach is here to help you stay on track and feel your best.

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20 Tips for Making Weight Easier Using Less Willpower

Make weight loss easier with less willpower! These 20 simple tips help you build healthy habits, reduce temptation, and set yourself up for success—no superhuman effort required.

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Do Calories Count If You Eat Healthy?

Do calories still matter if you eat healthy? Yes—but nutritious foods can help you stay full, curb cravings, and eat less overall. Learn how to support loss with nutrients and portion control.

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How You Can Lose Weight with Less Willpower

Willpower alone won’t lead to lasting weight loss. Build habits, shape your environment, find support, and practice self-compassion to make healthy choices easier and more sustainable.

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Basics of the South Beach Diet for Weight Loss and Health

The South Beach Diet is a moderately low-carb plan created by Dr. Agatston to support heart and diabetes health. It progresses in 3 phases. Choose nutritious and healthy foods for lifelong success.

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Slow Down to Eat Less and Lose More Weight

Eating slowly can help you eat less, lose weight, and feel fuller. Try chewing more, taking smaller bites, and pausing between bites for a simple, sustainable strategy.

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Simple Healthy Meals for Sustainable Change

Learn how to build simple, balanced meals to support your health goals. Prep ahead, mix and match ingredients, and use the Plate Method to save time and make healthy eating sustainable.

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Why Plateaus Happen and How You Can Break Through

Hitting a plateau? It’s normal; around 8–12 weeks in, weight loss may slow due to body changes or habits. There's help available! Adjust food, activity, and mindset to break through plateaus.

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What Is a Body Weight Setpoint, and How Can You Change It?

Feel stuck at a certain weight? Your body’s set-point may be to blame—learn 10 ways to shift it and lose weight for good, with support from your 24/7 Lark coach.

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All About Proper Portions and Serving Sizes for Weight and Health

Learn how portion sizes affect weight, health, and hunger—plus easy tools and tricks to eat the right amount without feeling deprived.

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How to Make Each Meal Work for You

Consistent healthy eating over the long term can help you reach your health and weight loss goals. A single meal doesn’t just contribute to your overall daily or weekly menu.

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How to Make Healthy Choices on Spring Break

Spring break can be a welcome change after a long winter, regardless of whether you take a trip, have a staycation, or simply make a mental note to enjoy the new season.

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Easy Food Swaps to Improve Heart Health

Simple food swaps can lower your risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death among men and women in the US. According to the 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics from the ...

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ARFID: When Extreme Picky Eating Affects Health

ARFID is an eating disorder causing food restrictions due to sensory issues or fear of harm. It can lead to malnutrition or weight loss. Learn how to recognize ARFID, seek help, and improve nutrition.

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Seven Foods to Choose to Boost Heart Health

Thinking about heart health can give you more motivation to eat well. Here’s why. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the US, and 9.9% of adults have coronary heart ...

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How You Can Improve Heart Health to Celebrate Heart Health Month

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans each year. During Heart Health Month each February, organizations like the American Heart Association spotlight this epidemic, including its

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How to Use Your Entire Support System to Reach Your Goals

When your goals are to manage weight or make healthy changes, your support system matters. A strong support system can boost motivation and accountability, make healthy choices easier for you, and ..

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Gluten-Free Diet: Why people follow it, and what to eat

Gluten is in wheat, barley, and rye—safe for most but problematic for some. While gluten-free diets are trendy, they aren’t always healthier. Know the facts, risks, and benefits before making the swit

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Strengthen Your Support System for Better Health

Living healthy is a round-the-clock, long-term endeavor. It takes a lot to make changes and plan healthy foods and activities.

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Make Your Game Day Party Healthy and Fun

When it comes to Game Day, food choices can be unhealthy and unlimited. For example, over 100 million Americans typically watch the Super Bowl, and average food purchases include 6,000 calories...

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10 Ways to Boost Immunity Naturally

What are you doing to stay healthy this year? The average adult gets 2-4 colds annually, and that’s in addition to potentially more serious infections like the flu and COVID-19. Nobody can prevent all

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Finding Success with FDA-Approved Weight Loss Medications

For some overweight patients, weight loss medications can be a tool for increasing weight loss.

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Benefits of Starchy Vegetables

Some people avoid starchy vegetables because of their higher carbohydrate and calorie counts, but they can be beneficial for weight and health.

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Dry January: Should You Limit Drinking for a Month?

If you’re thinking about your goals for this year and how to achieve them, consider alcohol consumption. If you regularly consume alcohol, you might want to think about going dry this January.

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30 Tiny Changes You Can Make Now to Reach Your Goals This Year

It’s always a good time to make a healthy change, especially if you want to progress towards your goals. It’s easy to get overwhelmed if you try to change too much at once. Instead, choose 1-2 tiny ch

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Reflecting on a Year of Healthy Living: Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned for the Future

The end of one year and the start of another offers a good time for reflection, including on your wellness journey. Everyone makes mistakes while losing weight or chasing other health goals, but each

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Give the Gift of Healthy Food this Holiday Season

While any gift can be a welcome gesture of appreciation and love, healthy gifts go a step further. They show that you care about the person’s health and well-being.

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Tackle Stress Eating to Accomplish Your Goals

Stress eating is eating in response to emotions or other triggers instead of hunger. It can get in the way of weight loss goals and lead to unhealthy eating patterns.

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Best Fall and Winter Produce for Health and Weight Loss

Do you want to improve heart health, lower blood sugar or blood pressure, manage weight, strengthen your immune system, or generally feel better? Most people can benefit by eating more fruits and vege

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10 Ways to Practice Gratitude for Health and Wellbeing

According to a growing body of research, feeling grateful has a wealth of physical and emotional health benefits.

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20 Healthy Items to Have on Your Holiday Table

What are you thankful for on Thanksgiving? Many of us show our gratitude for loved ones and food with a big meal.

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10 Ways to Have Happier and Healthier Holidays

The holiday season can be a joyful time, but it can also bring stress. Social events, time with family, and special meals can all create lifelong memories, but they can also challenge you.

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10 Things to Know About Weight Loss Medications

Prescription weight loss medications can help patients lose more weight than lifestyle changes alone. GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Wegovy), tirzepatide (Mounjaro)..

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Spooktacular Tips to Stay on Track This Halloween

Halloween isn't just for children. It’s an occasion that some adults look forward to all year for spooky scares, fun costumes, trick-or-treating, and, of course, candy.

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10 Negative Thought Patterns and How to Change Them for Weight Loss and Health

Change your thinking, and you may get a whole lot more out of your efforts to live a healthy life. Research shows that positive psychology can improve health outcomes.

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Healthy High-Protein Meal Plan for Weight Loss with or without GLP-1 Medications

This meal plan has 1,600 calories and 90-110 grams of protein daily to support weight loss and muscle repair, on or off of GLP-1 medications. It emphasizes balanced, simple meals to help reach goals.

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Meal Plan for a Healthy Mediterranean Diet

A Mediterranean diet aids heart health and weight loss with lean proteins, veggies, and healthy fats. The blog provides a 7-day meal plan with taste, easy-to-prepare dishes for anyone to enjoy.

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Is a Mediterranean Diet Good for Weight Loss? (Sample Menu Included)

A Mediterranean diet supports weight control and health. It phasizes unsaturated fats, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains. It's easy to follow because it's flexible and has simple ingredients.

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