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The Spark: The 28-Day Breakthrough Plan for Losing Weight, Getting Fit, and Transforming Your Life |  | Author: Chris Downie
Publisher: Hay House
Category: Book
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Rating:  100 reviews
Sales Rank: 1705
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 272
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.1 x 1
ISBN: 1401926452
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.25
EAN: 9781401926458
ASIN: 1401926452
Publication Date: December 29, 2009
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Product Description
A revolution is taking place! Millions of people are discovering a new way of thinking about their weight, their health, and their lives. They are taking part in a visionary approach to weight loss that combines goal setting, nutrition, exercise, motivation, and community that has a proven track record of ten million pounds lost. From the experts who created SparkPeople.com, one of the most successful online weight-loss programs to date, comes The Spark, a ground-breaking book that focuses on what you can do, instead of what you can’t do. The Spark is about transforming your life and your idea of what dieting means. With dozens of photos—including stunning before-and-after shots and easy-to-follow exercise images—this book distills the best of SparkPeople’s medically accepted nutrition and fitness plan and infuses it with a program of personal empowerment. In this book, you’ll discover: · Secrets of Success—the best habits of SparkPeople’s most successful members · A 28-day program that brings together the most effective practices from SparkPeople into an innovative 4-stage plan, available only in this book · Dozens of success stories that show the power of this transformational program The Spark delivers inspirational health and weight-loss advice that will surely spark countless lives.
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 Doesn't stand out in the competitive field of weight loss books July 27, 2010
Natasha Smith (Minnesota, USA)
Chris Downie is not a writer, and the bulk of the book is "success stories" from people who have followed the SparkPeople principles to success. It's a boring read, but it does have some useful information. For instance, I liked Downie's suggestion about deciding what character qualities you would like to have and working toward them. And the SparkStreak idea is useful, though nothing new.
The main ideas that propel the book are that it's important to have a community supporting the lifestyle changes you make, and that success with your weight will propel you to reach other goals in your life. The book constantly refers to the SparkPeople website, which many people may find useful but is too clunky and complex for my tastes. "The Spark" is big on ideas and light on substance, so you probably will need the website to figure out exactly how to implement its suggestions. The SparkPoints program has ridiculous prizes like...a phone call from the author. Who cares?
Finally, the four-week program and its "action steps" are overly simplistic. This book may help you get jumpstarted and give you a few useful tips, but it's not an engaging read. If you love the SparkPeople website, it may be worth spending your money on the book just to have everything printed in one place. If you're not a fan, don't waste your money.
 Waste of money July 22, 2010
S. Marshall (Baltimore, MD USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
There is really nothing new or special in this book. I got tired of reading about the author and how awesome he is. The website is all you need. It will give you exercise tips, recipes, etc. for FREE.
Great Motivator July 22, 2010
Susan Robinson (Red Bluff, California)
I've been "sparking" on [...] for some time but just recently purchased and started reading the book. The book is a great motivator and addition to the web site. Highly recommend both.
Book Purchase as Follow-up to Author's Lecture July 20, 2010
J. F. Jones (Cincinnati, OH)
My wife attended a lecture by this book's author for her company.
She was very impressed by the material, and author's presentation.
The Author signed her lecture book, but her company required that she turn in her book to the company's library. She purchased this replacement from Amazon, so she could retain her autographed copy.
Thank you! July 19, 2010
Priscilla
The book is not only amazing, but in perfect condition. I love this book and carry with it me even to work so I can read it. Thank you so much!
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