CONTEST CLOSED: Win a New Exercise Outfit from Moving Comfort

Contest closed! The winner is:

JMRIDDL

Congratulations!

Here at SparkPeople, we're big fans of workout clothes that are not only comfortable, but look good, too. So when our new sponsor, Moving Comfort, offered to send us some workout clothes to try, we were stoked! We had a blast sorting through the clothes and putting together cute, functional outfits to get sweaty in. We liked the clothes so much that we thought it would be fun to learn which of our outfits you liked best--and then give it away! 

Coach Nicole volunteered to run around in the sun and model the Moving Comfort outfits (tough job, but someone had to do it!). Check out the choices below and then cast your vote at the end of this post for a chance to wear the winning outfit yourself!

Save 40% on Activewear from Moving Comfort!

We're so excited to share a great deal from our sponsor, Moving Comfort! Moving Comfort lives by the motto ''A Fit Woman is a Powerful Woman,'' making sporty-cute activewear for the track, studio, gym, and all those casual stops in between. To make room for their new fall styles, Moving Comfort is marking down their spring workout line. For a limited time, you can save 40% on select tees, tanks, bottoms and sports bras for all your workout needs! As a bonus, get FREE shipping by entering the code SPFREESHIP when you process your order.

Hurry--This deal ends on July 16! Click here to start saving!

DVD Review: 'Canyon Ranch: Strong & Sculpted'

You may have heard of Canyon Ranch, the popular destination for weight-loss and fitness, but perhaps you haven’t been able to book a wellness vacation yet. That’s OK because Canyon Ranch is now bringing their workouts to you! Canyon Ranch offers a very effective total-body workout with their new "Strong & Sculpted" DVD that won’t disappoint. It includes a variety exercises that aren’t difficult for beginners, yet are still challenging for exercisers at an intermediate/advanced level. Learn more about what the DVD is like!
 

Put on the Armband, Take off the Pounds

By BodyMedia
 
Janet M's journey to SparkPeople and – eventually BodyMedia's body-monitoring technology – began with a simple Google search.  "I was looking for an online calorie counter and SparkPeople showed up, so I checked it out."  Janet may have come for the calorie-counting, but she stayed for the community.  "They had groups that were my same age, groups that had similar interests – everything I needed. "
 
And the system worked.  In her first year with SparkPeople, Janet lost 60 pounds.  But then she stalled – first for a month, then for a couple months.  More than six months passed with no loss.   Janet felt that she needed something to jump-start her weight loss.
 
 With another Google search she found an armband used on "The Biggest Loser" and invented by BodyMedia.  This BodyMedia technology can automatically and accurately tell you how many calories you burn.   Janet uncovered that she wasn't burning the calories she needed to (something she always suspected).  With the combined tools from SparkPeople and BodyMedia, Janet got back on the losing track and has lost an additional 40 pounds since September. 

The Rules for Eating Junk Food

This is not a campaign to encourage you to stop eating junk food. A little bad is good—the keyword being little.

Here are some other tips to help you indulge without doing in your diet.




 

1. Choose Wisely. Chocolate, candy, and other sweets contain empty calories that can translate into high amounts of fat, sugar, salt and not many vitamins or minerals. Instead of splurging on everything, opt for one of your favorites. You don’t have to eat everything you love in one day.
    
2. Reasonable Portions. Be mindful of the serving size of your treat. Many junk foods come in mini, prepackaged portions. Aim for no more than 200 calories.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae from Weight Watchers Smart Ones

Editor's note: This is a sponsored post from Weight Watchers® Smart Ones®. It was written by the SparkPeople staff.

No matter where you are on your weight-management journey, Smart Ones® helps you stay on track by offering a variety of products that are convenient and taste great. And, because you asked for it, all of their desserts are now available in a convenient four-pack!

That includes the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae: Low-fat cookie-flavored ice cream over a crumbly cookie crust topped with fudge sauce with cookie dough crumbles.

140 Calories
3g Fat
0g Fiber
2g Protein


Learn more about the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae and all the great varieties by clicking here--you can also find coupons and other special promotions!

 

Welch's Light Concord Grape Juice Beverage

Editor's note: This is a sponsored post from Welch's. It was written by the SparkPeople staff. 

If you're concerned about your weight, one of the easiest ways to save calories is to avoid drinking empty calories. We encourage SparkPeople members to limit the soda and replace it with lower-calorie, nutrition-packed beverages. 100% fruit juices are nutritious and delicious alternatives to sodas when you want something sweet. And, for those looking for a refreshing way to enjoy the flavor of juice—specifically grape juice—but with fewer calories than 100% juice, then you'll want to try Welch's Light Concord Grape Juice Beverage.

What they say: Enjoy Welch's bold fruit taste with 45 quality calories per serving.

• 1/3 of the calories in Welch’s 100% Grape Juice.*
• 100% daily value of the antioxidant vitamin C.
• Sweetened with SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener.
• Also available in Light White Grape

DVD Review: PACE Express--The 12-minute Fitness Revolution

Short on time, but want an effective workout that will help you see results? The PACE Express 6-week workout may be just what you are looking for! The PACE Express workout will give you a full-body workout in just 12 minutes a day with no equipment needed. These high-intensity, short-duration workouts are very effective in working all of your muscles and because they are short, you don’t have to spend a lot of time in a gym doing exercises you don’t like. Learn more about what the DVDs are like!

Weight Watchers Sweet Baked Goods

Editor's Note: This is a sponsored blog post written by the SparkPeople team.

Stay on track with Weight Watchers Snack Cakes, Brownies, and Muffins. These delicious treats are perfect as part of a smart breakfast, an afternoon snack, or an easy, sensible dessert to finish your day. Making smart choices doesn’t mean sacrificing deliciously satisfying treats.

• Weight Watchers Blueberry Muffin – Topped with coarse sugar crystals and filled with real wild blueberries, this classic morning treat looks and tastes like a bakery fresh muffin.  But with 5 grams of fiber, 160 calories and a PointsPlus® value of 4, this muffin is a great addition to a well-balanced breakfast or morning snack.
  
  

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We Tried It: Weight Watchers Ice Cream Treats

Editor's Note: This is a sponsored blog post written by the SparkPeople team.

No matter where you are in your journey, what counts are the little choices you make every day. That’s why Weight Watchers® is proud to offer a delectable line of frozen treats that allow you to eat what you love and still help you meet your weight loss goals. From creamy and crunchy to fruity and frozen, Weight Watchers® frozen treats satisfy with decadent taste and low PointsPlus® values. The best part? They’re from Weight Watchers®! So you know you’re making a smart choice no matter which tasty treat you choose.

Look for Weight Watchers® frozen treats in your grocer’s freezer case.
Savor life...one bite at a time!

Weight Watchers® Ice Cream is available in snack sizes for a quick pick me up, standard sizes for when you want a little more, and GIANT sizes for those times when you really want to reward yourself.  With such a delicious variety, the whole family can enjoy these low calorie, better-for-you treats.

DVD Review: Bethenny’s Skinnygirl Workout

If you are looking for a fun and effective yoga workout, then look no further! Bethenny’s Skinnygirl Workout will challenge you in just the right way. With this DVD, you will work your muscles in ways that you never knew you could. There is a mix of simple and difficult poses in this workout, but no matter what level you are at, you'll really feel your muscles working. The great thing about this workout though, is that you can modify as needed, and between Bethenny and Mike McArdle, the yoga teacher who leads the workout along with Bethenny, you'll see different variations for all the poses. Also, Bethenny reminds you throughout the DVD that you should go at your own pace and do what you can, but not to give up, which I found to be encouraging and genuine. Learn more about what the DVD is like!