Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Website Wednesday: Sparkpeople

    Are you looking to get a head start when it comes to this holiday season? I'm not talking about holiday decor or shopping for the perfect gifts. I'm talking about the almost enevitable 5-10 lbs. that come along with all of those yummy holiday feasts! If so, I've got a great site for you to check out- Sparkpeople!

    Whether you want to lose weight or want to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle, Sparkpeople is a great place to go. It is FREE to join, which is always nice. There are so many tools and features that you can use to help keep you on track. They even have a community forum where you can connect with other members of the site. Perhaps you would like to chat with people who have similar goals or intests as you. If so, you can join a sparkteam, or start your own team.

    Let's talk diet.
    Sparkpeople has everything you need to achieve or maintain healthy eating habits. By simply entering a little bit of basic information, you will find out just how many calories you should consume in a day. You can track your calories, as well as, fat, protein, carbs, sugar, salt, and more. They have a database of many, many different foods, or you can enter and save the nutrition information of your favorite foods. Not sure what to eat? Check out Sparkpeople's menu plans. Not sure what to cook? Check out their recipes. You can even share your own recipes. Have a question? Ask other members or ask the on staff dietition. As I said before, it's all FREE!

    Let's talk fitness.
    With Sparkpeople, you can determine your ideal weight and track your fitness progress. Sparkpeople will provide a fitness routine for you, or you can customize your own. They have some really great fitness videos, too.  They have everything from weight training to cardio kick boxing. to yoga and pilates. They even have a fitness boot camp series. Yes, all of this for FREE!

    Sparkpeople is THE place to go to track your diet and fitness, and to find motivation and support. Check it out and be sure to look for all of the other great little features that I didn't mention.
Did I tell you that it is all FREE? Now that makes smart cents!!!

Click here to visit Sparkpeople.

19 comments:

Susie said...

Hi Nichole! Thanks for stopping by and following! :-)
I'm heading over to your blog right now! ;-)

Allyson Bossie said...

Thank you for the follow! Returning the favor on GFC as masugr

Susie said...

Hi MyWildCrazyWorld!
Thanks for stopping by and returning the follow!

Bonni said...

Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog! I'm now following yours! I love how colorful and bright your blog is! Two years ago I joined a Curves exercise center and it has done wonders for me! Have you ever tried Zumba? 'My' Curves has that 6 times a week! It's a blast! Have a great week!

Anonymous said...

It sounds like an awesome website!!
By the way I gave you an award today! check it out here: LOVIN LIFE BARBIE

TanyasTreasureTrove said...

Hi! Following you from a blog hop!:0)
Hope you visit me and return the follow!

Btw I'm having a Halloween Giveaway
please stop by and enter and sign up
for The Treasure Trove Tribune!:0)

Georgie Horn said...

I've used spark people before and really enjoy all that is on the website! Tell your followers to stop by puddin n pie today to get a little exercise...come rock out with the red hot chili peppers--burn some calories!
http://georgie-hornpuddinnpie.blogspot.com/2011/10/hey-now-weve-got-to-make-it-rain.html

PAPS said...

I wish I had a place like this close to my place. Following you. Hope you can follow back.
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Susie said...

Thank you all, ladies, for stopping by and following! :-)

@Bonnie, I am... how should I say this... VERY dance impaired. LOL, but I do want to get a Zumba video to try at home.. alone... with the curtains drawn! It looks so fun!

@Barbie, THANK YOU SO MUCH for the award!!!! I will definitely pay it forward! :-)

@Tanya & Georgie, thanks for the invites!

@PAPS... just click the link- it's online. ;-)

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