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The Spark: The 28-Day Breakthrough Plan for Losing Weight, Getting Fit, and Transforming Your Life
Price:$16.47 |
| ISBN |
1401926452 |
| Publication Date |
2009-12-29 |
| Number Of Pages |
272 |
| Publisher |
Hay House |
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Customers Reviews  2010-09-07 Motivation Plus! I joined Spark online before I bought the book so I had a two-week headstart. I've now finished the book and I'm so glad I bought it. First of all, Chris's story of his struggles are inspiring and illustrate that the mind is a powerful tool in overcoming adversity. For those of us struggling with weight issues (many long-term), it is refreshing to see that even somebody with no weight issues has other demons to overcome. I've followed the guidelines in the book and transferred that information to the web site. Now I can't imagine a day without logging in to chart my progress, chart my food, chart my exercise, etc. One thing that has assumed huge importance in my life is telling the computer that I've finished eating for the day and to run a chart to show how I've done. Psychologically, that means that I can no longer sneak food late at night. It's had a definite influence on my weight: I've lost three pounds two weeks in a row. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone searching for motivation to get started and continue until you've achieved your goals. I know that's what I'm committed to do. Good luck! |  2010-09-01 Buy this book If you buy one book about weight loss buy this one and forget all about diets. This book will teach you and help you to learn to maintain your weight or to loss weight. |  2010-08-27 Motivational and Inspirational This book makes a great self-help guide, it makes a great gift and it makes a great point: Spark your Life!
I highly recommend this book, if I could give it more than 5 stars I would!
There are many inspiring stories, tips for motivation, plans for fitness, healthy eating, goal setting and some plain good advice. The best anyone can ask for is good advice. |  2010-08-13 A wonderful guide to repairing your life !! Not only is " The Spark " a wonderful tool for losing weight it's also a marvelous life tool !!
The book shows us that nothing is unattainable !!
Chris Downe is " paying it forward" to the world .
Combine this book with his free website [...] if you want to go further than you have ever gone in the regular old " dieting" world .
Make a lifestyle change , you can do it !! woohoo !! |  2010-08-02 One person can change a life When I stumbled upon the SparkPeople website and learned more details of this book, I knew I had to really study it. I had never seen such a positive community, one seeming more interested in helping others even more than netting "subscribers".
Chris Downie does an excellent job of explaining the behind-the-scenes story of how and why he began SparkPeople. His use of motivating testimonials drives home the main point that YOU CAN TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE! Although his plan is subtitled, "The 28 Day Breakthrough Plan for Losing Weight, Getting Fit, and Transforming Your Life," Chris simplifies how different areas of your life can affect each other. He shows how nutrition, exercise, and the right attitude are key tools in any physical transformation.
Breaking up what might normally be monotonous details, scattered quotes from SparkPeople community members and real-life examples go far to keep the reader's interest. There might be something seriously wrong with you, if you can't feel motivated and prepared to make the change(s) you need in your life, after reading THE SPARK!
As you read the book, or even beforehand, be sure to check out the SparkPeople website to see how much fun it really can be to change your lifestyle for the better! It truly is unlike any other "plan" out there today! |
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Find Out About The Dangers Associated With Dieting Dieting should have sensible basis otherwise it may do nothing but undermine and ruin your health. There are some dangers associated with dieting.
Danger 1 - on my own
The habit always to rely upon oneself is not the appropriate tactics in dieting. Fattiness like any other diseases should be treated under the strict doctor’s control. Every one is unique and needs certain and specific approach. Someone may be stout but have a good health someone may have few “extra kilos” which will intermix with serious diseases. So you should be completely aware of your current state. Work, life style, surroundings, living conditions and even climate should be taken in account when choosing a diet.
Danger 2 - on the buckwheat
There are several dieting myths: you should eat meat, you should eat once or twice a day, it’s useful to eat only buckwheat or apple pines for example. Each product is wholesome for sure but only in the combination with other useful products. And if you decided to keep to a “one-side” diet you merely deprive yourself of necessary and vital elements.
The greatest problems may cause incredible protein decrease, especially animal protein which can not be substituted by soy or legumes protein. Animal protein is the base for ferments and hormones production. In case you reduce protein consumption the reproductive function gets worse and the blood formula changes.
Another danger is the lack of calcium which we usually get of the diary products. This element is absolutely necessary especially for the young organism which bones are still in the process of formation.
The variety of food is the main point of the right diet. Remember you may eat everything but with the sense of measure. Fish, vegetables and fruits are irreplaceable products and should “find place” in your diet however.
Danger 3 – only diet
If you really want to loose weight and not to regain it you’d better thing about dieting and physical loading as separate things but work out the plan of healthy life style. It may include the food we eat, the way we spend our free time, sleep and whatever. The main tendency today is square meals and minimum of physical exercise. The quantity of energy we receive should not exceed the quantity we consume.
The simplest recommendations are to eat divisionally – every 3 or 4 hours in little quantities, not to eat before going to bed.
Danger 4- food is my best friend
The other stumbling block is to compensate stress depression by eating sweets and chocolates. Some times in such situations a person may eat even when he is not hungry.
Remember everything is in your own hands. |
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