Special SparkPeople Issue of 'All You' Magazine Out Now

By , SparkPeople Blogger
Everyone at SparkPeople has been eager to share some big news for months now, but we had to wait until the time was right. That time has finally come!

For the last several months, we've been working closely with the writers and editors at All You magazine. We love All You for many reasons: it's low price, it's realistic portrayal of real women with real bodies, its great tips and advice. So we were beyond thrilled to contribute to the magazine to help create a special "SparkPeople" health and fitness issue, which is on newsstands (sold exclusively at Walmart stores) today!

This is a major breakthrough for the SparkPeople brand—a great opportunity for us to showcase the amazing weight-loss stories of several members, share our workouts, recipes and advice in a new format, and Spread the Spark to even more people. And the photos! I have one word to summarize the food, the exercises and the before and after shots of our members: Breathtaking!

You can find this issue at Walmart starting today, but here's a sneak peek of what—and who—you'll find inside (plus an offer to get this special issue for FREE!).

A few highlights and special people you'll find inside All You's Winter 2011 Health and Fitness issue:
  • Weight-loss success stories (and strategies) of 5 SparkPeople members: LORIELP, PRINCESSNURSE, SMARTLADY66, SP_COACH_NANCY, and TONIABLAKE
  • 10 deliciously simple recipes from our very own Chef Meg
  • A seasonal slimdown story "Get Thinner This Winter" designed by SparkPeople's Dietitian Becky and featuring a 10-week meal plan to help you drop 10 pounds
  • "Hone your mental fitness," with motivation and emotional weight-loss strategies from Coach Dean
  • "Trim and Tone in 10 Minutes," an at-home winter workout from me, Coach Nicole. (I was flown to New York City for my first-ever professional photo shoot for this one. SO COOL!)
  • An inspiring story of online friendship featuring members who met at SparkPeople.com and later in real life, featuring BETH43, BUGMAMA42, GREENTREES76 and more
  • An excerpt from the Strong Start Guide of the new paperback edition of The Spark
  • Tips, mantras and advice from 19 more SparkPeople members sprinkled throughout
  • Plus dozens of other stories from the writers and editors of All You, such as a 4-week walking plan, reviews of the latest cardio dance DVDs, tips to end emotional eating, and strategies to indulge without blowing your diet!
While supplies last, you can get a FREE copy of this amazing issue when you purchase the new paperback version of The Spark (now less than $12 at amazon.com!)—the perfect combo of tips, resources and practical advice to start this year on the right foot!

We hope that you'll help us Spread the Spark by looking for this issue of All You on newsstands. If you can't tell already, 2011 is going to be a BIG year for SparkPeople. Thanks for your support!

Note: In some markets, you may see the following cover instead of the one pictured above:


Have you ever read All You magazine? Will you pick up this special issue?