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Body Ideal Weight Resources

Below are top resources on SparkPeople for Body Ideal Weight.

Find Your Perfect Weight - Part 1

You know that you want to lose weight. But how do you pick a goal weight that’s right for you? Do you find a celebrity, or even a friend, whose body you like and try to reach the same weight as him? Do you aim for a previous weight of your own,...  Read more

Find Your Perfect Weight - Part 2

You know that you want to lose weight. But how do you pick a goal weight that’s right for you? Do you find a celebrity, or even a friend, whose body you like and try to reach the same weight as him? Do you aim for a previous weight of your own,...  Read more

Reap the Benefits of Gardening

Bend, twist, reach, and pull. While this may sound like an intensive aerobics class, these are actually movements you do while working in the garden. Researchers estimate that gardening burns an average of 300 calories per hour, while heavy yard...  Read more

Find Your Perfect Weight - Part 3

You know that you want to lose weight. But how do you pick a goal weight that’s right for you? Do you find a celebrity, or even a friend, whose body you like and try to reach the same weight as him? Do you aim for a previous weight of your own,...  Read more

Tips for Buying the Right Bicycle

Whether you want to help the environment, cut down on your gasoline expenses, or simply exercise in the great outdoors, cycling is a great way to get fit and have fun at the same time. And it’s one of the fastest growing leisure activities in t...  Read more

Weight won't budge!
Updated 6/17/2013 10:22:14 PM

Hello! I have been on Spark People since January 2013. I have lost a total of 26 pounds so far, (even if my tracker says less as I had to reset it!). Anyway, I have 6 more pounds to be at a correct BMI and 20 to be where my body normally is....  Read more

How fast is too fast for weight loss on Paleo Diet
Updated 6/17/2013 10:02:58 PM

Hello, I am a 27 year old female who on May 26, 2013 started the Paleo diet weighing 344lbs. If you don't know what that is, the main part of my diet is veggies (no legumes) and lean meat. No dairy, wheat or gluten and only limited carbs from fruit...  Read more

Exercising 5 days a week with no weight loss
Updated 6/17/2013 6:16:56 PM

I burned 3,000 calories last week and I gained 2 pounds. What is the problem. I should have lost weight....  Read more

Getting married in 6 weeks, help to lose weight
Updated 6/17/2013 12:39:40 PM

We are getting married August 1st and I found my wedding dress yesterday, the first dress I tried on! David's Bridal and the best part was it was only $50. It is just a little tight in the bust but wearable. I am 5' 5" and weigh about 155 pounds. I w...  Read more

Does caffeine affect your control and weight loss?
Updated 6/17/2013 4:38:56 PM

I have noticed that as I have caffeine, I tend to lose self control over what I eat (giving in to stronger cravings) and am noticing a link there! Caffeine has many different affects on peoples bodies chemistry including insulin resistance but what I...  Read more

Dress for the body you have!

You may have an ideal body in mind, but don't wait until you have lost all the weight to dress for it! Figure out your body shape, your ideal colours and dress to impress NOW!...  Read more

Don't Obsess about Numbers!

Obsessing over amount lost in a week, or and ideal weight goal can drive you nuts. I focus on the goals that matter like consistent healthy eating, and tracking other measurements. Especially for woman as we go through our cycle our body weight/wat...  Read more

TOPS Friends

Friends from a TOPS weight loss support group. Welcome all TOPS and KOPS!...  Read more

Poll: Would You Trade One Year for the Perfect Body?

Let's face it: Losing weight can be hard work. It requires patience, dedication, and the drive to make permanent healthy changes in your life. It's not always fun to head to the gym instead of watching your favorite show on T.V., or turning d...  Read more

You Asked: Is Muscle Milk Good for You?

Performance enhancing supplements have become big business. Many drinks, powders and bars promise a competitive edge through increased strength, development of an ultra lean body or increased recovery responses so you can work out harder and more eff...  Read more