January 12, 2010

• Sparks are flying!

  I thought I’d take a moment to mention a free online service that is really helping me to get healthier: SparkPeople.

  SparkPeople provides much the same services as Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig — but it’s free of charge. You can keep track of nutrition and fitness goals, talk to other people with similar goals and challenges, learn new recipes or exercises, and generally change your life around. As much as you put into it, you can get even more out of it. There aren’t any weird gimmicks or diets, either.

  It was all started by a guy named Chris Downie, who got a windfall when he sold his online company to eBay a few years ago. He decided he’d like to help people, and SparkPeople is the result. That’s why it’s free.

  Chris just published a book that distills all the great advice and strategies that are being used on his site. It also features many real SparkPeople members who’ve lost weight and begun to live healthier lives because of his site. (I love before and after pictures, they are so inspiring.)

  Anyway, they are running a contest where members try to encourage family and friends to download a free chapter of The Spark. If you’d like to help and are curious about the book, simply go to this page on their site  and click the button to download your free chapter.

  I know I’m not on Xanga as much as I should be. I’ve been pretty busy this last few months. But I keep thinking of you all, and I hope to be more active soon. Cheers and Happy New Year to all you great Xangans!

  CG

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