General section tickets will be available at the Will Call desk just outside the lecture hall.
SparkPeople.com, the world's largest healthy living website, is a growing phenomenon! By making nutrition, fitness and weight loss fun and motivational, SparkPeople.com has grown to a member base of over 5 million people and counting!
For years, SparkPeople.com members have expressed interest in attending a
SparkPeople convention, where they could meet other members and
SparkPeople experts in person. We are thrilled to announce that the first-ever
SparkPeople Convention will take place this May in San Diego!
Join the SparkPeople movement by attending on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Bring all the fun, fitness and motivational aspects of the site to life as you spend the day listening to inspiring stories, learning from our experts, working out with our coaches, and meeting up with your SparkFriends!
Highlights of the day's events include:
• A morning walk or run in the park, led by SparkPeople Coaches
• Motivation to "Make your life an Adventure" from Chris "SparkGuy" Downie, SparkPeople's founder and CEO
• An opportunity to ask questions during our expert panel discussion
• The secrets of our most successful members
• Lunchtime workouts, including outdoor walks and a strength/cardio routine, led by Coach Nicole
• Opportunities to earn SparkPoints, spin a real-life
SparkPoints Wheel, and win prizes throughout the day
• Interaction with other SparkPeople members just like you!
Everyone who attends the convention will receive a SparkPeople Gift Bag (valued at $50 and growing), filled with exclusive SparkPeople products including the official “Spark Your Life” Convention T-shirt, SparkPeople Fitness DVD and much, much more!
For details about these events, including timing and descriptions, please review the Convention agenda below.
Saturday Morning Pre-Convention Activities
7 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Optional Morning Workouts.
Convention attendees can choose to participate in one of two optional morning workouts before the Convention begins at 9 a.m.
7 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. SparkPeople Fun Run
Put on your running shoes to work out before the convention begins on Saturday! This optional morning run is open to runners of all speeds and fitness levels. Coach Nancy, along with member volunteers, will lead the group through a 3-mile route that will take approximately 30 minutes. Location TBD.
7 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. SparkPeople Morning Walk!
Wake up and get walking! Resident Expert Tim Metzner, along with member volunteers, will lead walkers of all speeds and fitness levels from the San Diego Convention Center thrrough a park setting for approximately 30 minutes. Meet up with other members and start your day off right with this optional workout. Location TBD.
Saturday Convention Schedule
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Make Your Life an Adventure
Presented by Chris “SparkGuy” Downie, SparkPeople founder & CEO
Ever wonder how SparkPeople came to be, or how it can be free? SparkPeople Founder Chris Downie explains how he used simple goal-setting and fitness principles to overcome anxiety, increase his energy, and thrive in the world of business. His professional success provided the fuel he needed to start SparkPeople, where a small team of employees works hard every day to provide a supportive online community where members take center stage and help one another reach their goals. Thanks to these members, who faithfully Spread the Spark to others, SparkPeople has grown into a movement. It's not just about weight loss; it's about taking small steps to reach all of your life's goals and make your life an adventure!
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break
Includes 5-minute stretching session led by
Coach Nicole, SparkPeople Fitness Expert
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. SparkPeople Secret of Successes
Member Panel Discussion
We've rounded up some of SparkPeople's most inspiring members to share their secrets of success with you! After mistakes and plateaus, they reached their goals by making healthy habits a part of their lives forever. Now they're ready to share their stories and motivational techniques--including the most valuable lessons they learned along the way--and to answer your questions!
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (not provided) and Optional Activities
Take some time to enjoy a delicious, healthful lunch, meet up with other members, or enjoy a quick workout. Choose to participate in one or several of these fun
SparkPeople scheduled activities:
11:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. Walk and Talk
(2 different sessions to choose from)
Meet up with your new SparkFriends for a lunchtime Walk and Talk session! Led by SparkPeople coaches and member volunteers, this walk through downtown San Diego (weather permitting) will take approximately 20 minutes. Exercise at your own pace and meet other members. Be sure to wear appropriate attire and footwear if you plan to walk with us!
12:00 p.m. & 12:30 p.m. Cardio-Strength Interval Workout with Coach Nicole )
(2 different sessions to choose from)
Elevate your heart rate and work your muscles with this 20-minute exercise routine led by Coach Nicole. No equipment necessary! All levels welcome! Workout will take place outdoors on San Diego Convention Center property (weather permitting). Be sure to wear proper workout attire and footwear if you plan to exercise.
12p.m., 12:30 p.m. & 1 p.m. SparkPeople Expert Panel Discussion
(3 different sessions scheduled at noon)
Join us during or after your lunch for a panel discussion! During this informal Q&A session, attendees will have a chance to ask questions directly to our resident experts Dietitian Becky, Resident Expert Nancy and Dave (head of SparkPeople web development). Hang out, listen in, and get information!
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Reflecting on Weight Loss: 10 Lessons from My Journey to Yours,
Presented by Nancy Howard, SparkPeople Resident Expert
For well over 30 years, Nancy struggled with her weight, believing she was destined to a life of obesity. While she was a successful dieter, she never achieved lasting weight loss success until she finally let go of her "diet" mentality and adopted a healthy lifestyle. In this presentation, Nancy will share 10 valuable lessons she learned during her inspiring 70-pound weight loss journey. Combined with her personal story, you'll learn how to accept your body, ditch the scale, reach your goals, and find happiness TODAY—whether you're 10, 50, or 200 pounds from your goal weight—by discovering that YOU control the power to change your own destiny.
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.What Type of Eater are You?
Presented by
Becky Hand, M.Ed., Licensed and Registered Dietitian
Do you struggle with one-size-fits-all approaches to healthy eating? Are you tired of forcing yourself to change what, when, or how you eat just to lose weight? Then it's time to make your diet fit you, not the other way around! Dietitian Becky will lead you through a fun and interactive self-assessment that will help you determine your eating personality. Then, you'll get specialized tips that will help you find peace with food, manage your weight, and stick with your healthy eating plan once and for all—simply by following your true nature.
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Break
Included 5-minute stretching led by Coach Nicole, SparkPeople Fitness Expert
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
The Art of Extreme Self-Care
Presented by Cheryl Richardson, Life Coach and Author
Popular life coach Cheryl Richardson will help you discover the principles of Extreme Self-Care and the actions you can take to live a life that honors your soul.
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closing Remarks with Chris “SparkGuy” Downie, SparkPeople Founder and CEO
"SparkGuy" is back to propose a new set of goals for everyone in attendance. Are you up for the challenge?
To register for SparkPeople's "Spark Your Life" Convention, please scroll to the top of this page and click the blue "Add to Cart" button.
If you've already registered (or you're still thinking about it), SparkPeople encourages you to join
the official SparkTeam for "Spark Your Life-San Diego Convention" attendees. Ask questions, talk with other members who are thinking of attending and discuss travel plans in this Team.
Optional Seminars to Attend:
Friday May 1, 2009
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. I CAN DO IT! KEYNOTE
Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
Excuses Begone How to Change Lifelong Thinking Habits
You’ve seen him on PBS, now see him in person. Let Dr. Dyer help you align your thoughts with universal goodness and begin to live with contentment, gratitude, and awe.
Sparkpeople special only $25 (regular price $75)
Saturday Evening May 2, 2009
8:00 P.M.-9:30 P.M. I CAN DO IT! KEYNOTE
Loretta Laroche
LIGHTEN UP!: The Authentic and Fun Way to Lose Your Weight and Your Worries
Get ready to laugh out loud in this humorous and educational lecture, Loretta shares her nine surprising secrets for reducing weight and stress. You won’t want to miss this!
Sparkpeople special only $25 (regular price $75)
Sunday May 3, 2009
9:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M. Full Day Pass
Get 2 keynotes, and 2 workshops, plus a movie premiere
for only $50. (regular price $215)
Includes Bruce Lipton, Cheryl Richardson, Caroline Myss, Marianne Williamson, and 13 other speakers to choose from. Topics include Health, Wellness, Chinese Face Reading, Mediumship, Spiritual Guidance, Stress Relief, Hormonal Balance, Self-Care, Healthy Aging, Relationships, and much more!
Sparkpeople special only $50 (regular price $215)
Hotel Accommodations
Hotel accommodations are not included in the price of the convention registration. There are a limited number of rooms available at The Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel, adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center, at our discounted rate ($269 single or double occupancy.) Please call 1-800-HILTONS and request the “SparkPeople” group rate. Use group code HHSP.
CLICK HERE for Hilton Reservations. Reservations must be made by March 31, 2009.
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