I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! We are a society of ice cream lovers, with the average American licking her way through almost 5 gallons of the creamy confection each year, according to the Canadian Dairy Info Centre. (Only New Zea... Read more
Is your holiday eating already in full swing? Have you sampled the foil-wrapped chocolate at the bank, dunked the office Christmas cookies in your morning coffee, or taken your famous dessert to the neighborhood gathering?
Among the most cherish... Read more
We’ve all heard the lunch room chatter about people's latest diets and weight-loss escapades. Maybe you’ve even led the discussion by saying something like,"I am going to be ‘good’ today and only eat salads and fresh... Read more
It may sound strange for us to provide tips to boost calories when many members are trying to cut back. But some people have difficulty meeting even the minimum calories in their recommended ranges, whether because of lack of hunger, loss of appetite... Read more
Why do so many people regularly eat potato chips and guzzle soda? Taste is partly to blame, but a big reason might be that people don’t have any good replacements. The Spark Diet helps solve this problem with smart substitutions.Smart substitut... Read more
Hi everyone! I am looking for sample menus or food ideas from people who have successfully lost (or are losing) weight. I don't eat that poorly, but can't seem to lose weight and I think I don't have enough variety in my meals and snacks. I like t... Read more
I am just starting the Sparks program. I ordered the new book "The Sparks Solution" and am getting ready to start this coming Monday. I want to read through the book and make my trip to the grocery store this weekend. I also want to get rid of all... Read more
A simple google of "sacred heart diet" will tell you how you can lose 10-17 pounds before surgery by making soup and eating certain things on certain days. Blah blah blah.
People will sing it's praises or criticize it because there "aren't enou... Read more
Good Morning Spark People!
Its a beautiful Victoria Day holiday here in Ontario Canada.
Nothing like this for motivation to get started to lose weight!
I have been toying with different ideas on how to loose weight.
I have decided to do a... Read more
Has anyone heard of this before/tried it? I have been told 1-3 tsp of apple cider vinegar before each meal helps you to shed pounds by crazy amounts. Has anyone had any experience with this or proof that it's credible or not? Apple Cider Vinegar is g... Read more
If the gang - your kids, friends, etc. - decide they all want to go out for ice cream, order coffee or a diet drink. Coffee with cream and sugar - while still caloric - is a heck of a lot better than ice cream, and you can sip it slowly. Or, get a co... Read more
Instead of ice cream, freeze grapes, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, cantaloupe pieces, mango pieces, etc and eat those instead of ice cream.... Read more
Caffeine need not be a dirty word when dieting. Our team is for all Sparkers hopelessly in love with their coffee. Drop by the cafe, we're open 24/7 and the coffee is always great!!... Read more
"Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" Who doesn't like a frozen treat on a warm summer day? But if you're reading this article, I'm confident you're not screaming for the sugar, fat, and empty calories. By ma... Read more
Contest closed! The winner is:QUIETGIRL1971Congratulations!Imagine a life without ice cream. Sad, right?That was my reality for years. I was lactose intolerant, and ice cream was the worst for me. It made me so uncomfortable when I ate it that my sto... Read more
Well 2 weeks ago I restarted my weight loss aims, was back in the gym every day and playing sports, feeling fit, healthy and loving life! Thursday I started to feel a little ill, Friday I felt a lot ill, Saturday night I was rushed off to the ER wit... Read more
Could I lose weight if I replaced my regular food with ten 100 calorie cups of ice cream through out the day? It might be fun for a few days but I bet I would even get tired of ice cream. I have a sweet tooth but I really don't want to do without m... Read more
Chronic pain can make it difficult to get a good night's sleep but restful sleep helps with pain management. Here's how to break the vicious cycle of pain and sleep.
