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Another SparkPeople Member on the Cover of Woman's World!

Monday, March 31, 2008



Members also featured in Health Magazine, Fox 5 NYC & More.

Once again SparkPeople.com members are making headlines! If you head to the newsstands today you can find Heather (KEEGANDLILY) on the cover of Woman's World Magazine and Melissa (FUMBLING) featured inside Health Magazine.

These members are shining examples of what you can accomplish with hard work and encouragement from your friends at SparkPeople! Heather has lost an amazing 111 pounds, and Melissa has lost an equally impressive 125 pounds! Read more about how Heather lost 111 pounds.

Additionally, you can find other members featured in regional coverage. Members in the New York City tri-state region were able to catch an interview of SparkPeople founder, Chris Downie and three great members on the Fox 5 Evening News. Those members: Thomas (WILDSTAR67), Diane (CRAZILITTLEDI) and Lani (SUCCUBUS) did a great job illustrating how SparkPeople.com has helped them lose over 150 pounds collectively. You can watch the video online at MyFoxNY.com: Online Weight-Loss Communities.

If you're interested in watching a few other videos featuring members in recent coverage, check out the videos we've highlighted from the Spark Your Health series from WSIL TV 3.

Just miles from the SparkPeople headquarters, two members (AMSXU04 & MEWIEGELE) who have lost 60 and 40 pounds respectively were interviewed for an article about online weight loss that was featured in the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Great work to all of the members featured in these stories & articles; your help Spreading the Spark is crucial for SparkPeople's continued success. Additionally, your example will serve as inspiration and motivation for thousand of people across the country to take control of their health!
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YESI1211 4/21/2008 2:12PM

    Woohoo! SP rocks!

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TRCOUNTRYGIRL 4/10/2008 1:28PM

    I am so glad that SparkPeople is getting the great publicity. This site is wonderful for many reasons. Thank you so much for this great resource. It has been so helpful to me and informative. Keep up the great work. emoticon

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IBUTTERFLIES 4/7/2008 1:44PM

    I am an avid reader of women's world and that is how I found your site and I just want to say it is great , easy to use and it gives you equivalent information as to the bigger sites of weight watchers,etc. I am happy to have found you and look forward to making wonderful friends throughtout this weightloss journey- Thank you-

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SUSHIMAVEN 4/6/2008 11:35PM

    Thank you for the site. Can your server handle another million people?????


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EDTRICIA 4/6/2008 8:13PM

    Thanks so much for this site. WE LOVE YOU!

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BJUMPINGFORJOY 4/5/2008 3:14PM

    I love this site it is so helpful with all the great information and support that is given. It is so wonderful.

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ONLYTEMPORARY 4/4/2008 2:00PM

    Way to go!!

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GRANNYGRUMP 4/4/2008 11:07AM

  I'm so happy the word is spreading. The change in SP over the past year has been terrific. I found SP on a diet discussion group on Yahoo! Others were touting all the wonderful, fast weight loss programs. Spark People members jumped in and told them the success they had with a slower program that incorporated healthy eating, exercise and promoted a healthy lifestyle rather than simply diet!

Thanks for all you do!

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PUREBREDMUTT 4/3/2008 5:00PM

    DUDE! If ou ever need a $20 call me... 5 mill? holy crud-- we owe you and we'd help ya in a heart beat :D thank you SOO much

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BSHOWELL 4/3/2008 12:07PM

    Fabulous to see this!

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JAZZIAN12 4/3/2008 9:06AM

    because of spark people i feel good about myself again, my relationship w/my husband is better because now i don't feel so embarrased about my weight and i don't avoid him any more, he's always made me feel beautiful but now it's on a whole new level

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PIGLETSMALL 4/3/2008 6:22AM

    This is fantastic news. Congratulations Spark People and thank you too for helping me to regain control over my health!

love and hugs Helen xxx

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KEENCO 4/2/2008 9:13PM

  Thank you so much for giving us this wonderful site. I spread the Spark wherever I go.

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LATEBIRD 4/2/2008 8:44PM

    Thank you for Spark People! What a difference it is making in so many lives. I am so proud to be part of this great site. Together we can make the world a healthier place, one person at a time.

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ANAIRROL 4/2/2008 8:33PM

  That is great!! I am so glad that the word is spreading. I came from another site that was confusing with difficult meal plans. I really feel like SPARKPEOPLE is going to make a huge difference.

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133BEE 4/2/2008 5:26PM

    Yay! THANK YOU!!!

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WHIRLEDPEAS 4/2/2008 2:51PM

    I'm glad the word is getting out about SparkPeople. It's the most useful internet site I've found in a long time. Perfect strangers become friends who don't tire of hearing your struggles with weight loss. Tips from other members help because they are tried and true. The articles, tools and exercises are plentiful to allow us to tailor the journey to fit each of us. My friend emailed me about SP several times - I can't believe I didn't come here sooner!

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NANANANCY5 4/2/2008 1:50PM

    I want to thank you for Spark People.
THANK YOU THANK YOU!

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KERANIKKI 4/2/2008 1:36PM

    I'm so happy that SP is getting press. I hope more people will see that you can lose the weight and keep it off with some motivation and help from the greatest support group online.

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POIFECT_NOT 4/2/2008 12:48PM

  I agree thank you thank thank you
Sparks is awesome

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MILMOM2000NEW 4/2/2008 12:30PM

    SO AWESOME that SP is getting the recognition it deserves!

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AUTUMNCHILD 4/2/2008 9:52AM

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!

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FREEZED2 4/2/2008 9:34AM

    Thanks so much for all the research , resources, articles , success stories and motivational tools. My head is still spinning from all the tools I have at my disposal to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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LADYBUGVIV 4/2/2008 8:52AM

    Thank you for developing and maintain this website. It has made a great difference in my life. thanks again, luv, viv

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TINAL66 4/2/2008 5:54AM

    Great Segments, All of them! I myself joined SP after seeing the members on Ellen back in January. I had been wanting to do something about my weight for so long and joining SP has finally made it a reality and not just a dream. I have made so many wonderful friends in the process that are a complete Godsend. If it weren't for them I just don't know if I'd have continued. Above the benefit of the life changing experience, They make logging on every day worth the while!!! Thank You Everyone at SparkPeople!
"Spread The Spark".

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SURGICAL_TECH 4/2/2008 4:19AM

    I don't know where I would be without SparkPeople. All these years, weight loss was for the rich people. Now I know that even being of limited means we can eat right and exercise even if I didn't belong to a gym. I thought I knew everything there was to loose weight. Wow was I wrong.

Thankyou SparkGuy

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ONECALMMOM 4/2/2008 1:55AM

  Without SP I shudder to think where I'd be!

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DOUGHBOY13 4/2/2008 1:55AM

    Sparky, you're the best! I am so happy that I found this site - thanks to my friends on another site! I still cannot believe that this site is free to the public - truly the best site I have ever used including the ones that I have paid for. How is it that you keep doing what you do?! I am going to pass it forward and spread the spark!

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SANDYKMAC 4/1/2008 11:55PM

    This site is so awesome. I'm glad to see the Spark is spreading.

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MISSYJ143 4/1/2008 10:58PM

    This website has made such a positive impact for us all...and now people out there can see how helpful it is!!!

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MOTHEROFANGELS3 4/1/2008 10:31PM

    This is the most awesome site I have ever used, I look forward to the end of the day and logging on to get inspired, and chart myself to see that I am staying true to my goals!

This surpasses anything that I have ever tried, and that is too many to name. Thanks for being there Sparkman!

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LWORLEY416 4/1/2008 9:21PM

    Way to go, Sparky! You know I keep trying to tell Prevention Magazine that they should hook up with you but so far nothing. Could it be that they want to get money from people for their Flat Belly Diet site?! This is one of the main things that amazes me about this site! It's free! You're in it to HELP people, not to make money!
Keep up the wonderful work!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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FERRISMOMOF3 4/1/2008 9:19PM

    Great Interview Chris. I second what Diane, Thomas and Lani said - THANK YOU!!

I think this is so great that the Spark name is getting out there and getting so many more people healthy. I do what I can do spread the Spark too!

Great Job!
Tammy

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X2MOVE 4/1/2008 8:57PM

    Yes! Thank you, Mr. Sparkguy.

I used to pay for another site similar to this one and it not offer near the information and support as this site does. I am so happy that I found this site. It truly is wonderful, and, life changing.

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SIRENA3 4/1/2008 6:18PM

    It's fantastic SP is getting the recognition it deserves! ;-)

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ACLINE9527 4/1/2008 3:06PM

    I was so glad someone sent me the spark site. 22 weeks gone and 33 pounds of weight and 17 inches off 3 places on my body, but I know there are more inches, just only measured what sparks said too. At age 57 I have tried every weigh loss program out there, but the good old fashion way is the best and seems to work for this Grandma:) I love the energy level that has come my way. Anna

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INDIANA_SWEETIE 4/1/2008 2:33PM

    I have to agree. THIS IS THE MOST AWESOME WEBSITE IVE EVER SEEN!
I joined SP Febuary 11-2008. Not quite 2 months yet and have already lost 17 1/2 lbs. The people here are so supportive. The resources such as the calorie counter, fitness tracker and everything are awesome to have. For free at that!!! I LOVE SP!!! Im so glad I found this place.
Thanks Mr. SparkGuy!
Marlena

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LUCYLOGAN 4/1/2008 1:32PM

  I stumbled across SPARKPEOPLE after looking at an ad on a "daily quote" that I have been receiving for 4 years. I NEVER look at the ads! Your site is really good, and the free part is what has kept me using it. I enjoy the emails everyday. They keep me motivated with good information. The real kicker... I'm from Cincinnati and live right down the street from SparkPeople's location! Howdy Neighbor!

Lucy

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BUDDHA8 4/1/2008 10:15AM

  I have recommended this site to several of my co workers. And they are so glad that I did. Keep up the great job SparkPeople!

Beverly

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COLEMANSR 4/1/2008 9:05AM

    Awesome. Congrats to members and Sparkpeople.

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IRISH_EYES_66 4/1/2008 9:03AM

    Thanks so much for the link to the Fox News story!! It is great to be able to hear about and read about the success of others to help keep me motivated!!

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QUERIAN 4/1/2008 8:40AM

    I love Spark! Spread the love!

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TAZMOMSGOL 4/1/2008 8:34AM

    Looks like we´re on-a-roll, maybe hit the tipping point!

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NANCYLEE46 4/1/2008 7:16AM

    GO SPARK!!! and that means each and everyone of Us!! Ty Chris for getting Spark started, but it is up to each and everyone of us to keep carrying the message and keeping this site free!!

Not to mention, You never know whose life may depend on us sharing SPARK. Personally, I would love to see the Emotional Aspect of SPARK covered (depression, Bi-polar. etc...) SPARK is a lifestyle change, not just nutrtition. I look at thenumber of people with emotional illnesses and how SPARK is helping us and am amazed.

Be Prepared, this is only the beginning!!!
nancylee46

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SMILEYPOLLY 4/1/2008 6:29AM

    Well done!

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WEDWO123 3/31/2008 11:41PM

    Congratulations to our members and Sparks.

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SAHSABUG 3/31/2008 10:21PM

    this is such a wonderful site, and ever time I hear how the news is making this site well know with its success stories, it makes me so proud to be a part of Spark People
Jill

Comment edited on: 3/31/2008 10:20:35 PM

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PHEBESS 3/31/2008 10:05PM

    Woooohooooooooo Spark!!!

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PARTTIMER 3/31/2008 9:44PM

    It's exciting to see this site get the recognition it deserves.

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DN1111 3/31/2008 9:38PM

    I joined after reading the article in Woman's World.

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