The Spark delivers inspirational health and weight-loss advice that will surely spark countless lives.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, ground-breaking work 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.This abridged audio book distills the best of SparkPeople's medically accepted nutrition and fitness plan and infuses it with a program of personal empowerment.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- Dozens of success stories that show the power of this transformational program

Chris Downie is the founding force behind SparkPeople. He used proven health, goal-setting and motivation techniques to co-found an early Internet company, which became eBay's first acquisition. With the freedom and the capital to help other people reach their goals, Chris founded SparkPeople so that he could SPARK millions of PEOPLE to get healthy and reach their goals, too. A hands-on CEO, "SparkGuy" is an avid exerciser, SparkTeam leader, and active part of the positive SparkPeople Community.