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Poll: Would You Attend 'Fat Camp' For Adults?

By: Jen Mueller : 3/9/2010  1:57:30 PM : 55 comments : 1,700 views

Weight loss retreat centers have gained popularity in recent years, particularly because of shows like "The Biggest Loser". Although there have been programs like this for children and teens for many years (often referred to as "fat camps"), programs for adults are on the rise. Are these centers a good way to jump start your weight loss, or do they establish habits that aren't maintainable once you return to the real world? Read More >

The Secrets of Success: Make A Plan

By: Stepfanie Romine : 3/9/2010  6:00:00 AM : 43 comments : 13,975 views

Life is what happens when you're making other plans, as they say. Whether your life follows a straight and narrow path or one that meanders, there will be bumps, detours, and traffic jams along the way. That doesn't mean that you should stop--and you can't turn back. The same goes for weight loss. For it to last and become a part of your life forever, it isn't always easy--but it can be done. That's what we've learned from our most successful members, whose weight-loss successes are detailed in The Spark. We're sharing 15 of those 27 Secrets of Success here on the dailySpark.

Secret #9: Make a plan. Read More >

Let's Celebrate Registered Dietitian Day

By: Tanya Jolliffe : 3/8/2010  1:18:11 PM : 68 comments : 5,151 views

The month of March is designated each year as National Nutrition Month and sponsored by The American Dietetic Association. Registered Dietitian Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 10 this year. The purpose of the day is to help inform the public about the ways Registered Dietitians serve as the experts "who can translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living."

I thought this would be a great time to give a "shout out" to our wonderful Registered Dietitian, Becky Hand, and provide helpful information about the dietetics profession.

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The Secrets of Success: Mix It Up to Keep It Off

By: Nicole Nichols : 3/8/2010  6:08:20 AM : 49 comments : 8,842 views

We've already learned how important exercise is to weight-loss success. But what kind of exercise helps the most? Is any one form of cardio or strength-training better than another? We recently survey our most successful members--people who reached their goal weights or were still going strong after losing at least 100 pounds--to find out. We compiled all of their tactics in our best-selling book, The Spark, but we're sharing our 15 favorite secrets of success on the dailySpark from March 1-15.

Secret #8: Mix It Up to Keep It Off.
Successful members exercised at home, outside, in the gym, with home equipment or home DVDs, with workout groups or buddies, varying their routines and keeping it fun so that they were more likely to keep going. So how does workout variety help you lose weight? Read More >

The Week's Healthiest Headlines

By: Stepfanie Romine : 3/7/2010  11:49:38 AM : 17 comments : 4,128 views

Groups seek labeling changes for injected chickens

Risk of Childhood Obesity Higher Among Minorities

Nutrition experts battle industry groups over sugar

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The Secrets of Success: Start Small to Achieve Big Results

By: Stepfanie Romine : 3/7/2010  6:00:00 AM : 73 comments : 19,188 views

Every journey begins with a single step--even your journey to a healthier you. We know that losing weight and improving your health isn't something that happens overnight but rather gradually, as small steps add up to something bigger. That tip is just one bit of advice we learned from our top members, the ones who lost weight and stuck with it. Until now, their sage advice has not been shared on the dailySpark and was found only in our best-selling book, The Spark. These strategies are so effective that we wanted to shout them from the rooftops, so we decided to share our 15 favorite Secrets of Success on the dailySpark from March 1-15.

Secret #7: Start small to achieve big results. Read More >

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