It's no secret that I've got some weight to lose (and yes, I am making progress. When I lose 50 lbs, I'm getting a spa day - how's that for motivation!?!:)

I considered joining weightwatchers.com but didn't really want to commit myself to their "system" and couldn't justify the expense.

Well, I found something that is just as good -- if not BETTER -- and it's FREE!

If you need to lose that baby weight -- you've got check out www.SparkPeople.com

It is an all-in-one weight loss center and community that gives you ALL of the resources that you need (meal planner, calorie counter, exercise  videos and log, blogs, messageboards etc) and did I mention it's FREE?!? (I can hardly believe it!)

The resources are simply excellent and it will keep you motivated on your journey.

And best of all, you can use it with ANY diet or execerise regime you choose. So if you want to follow Fit Yummy Mummy OR the South Beach Diet OR The Flat Belly Diet -- you can.  They have different forums for people following different plans and everything is adaptable.

So you if need to shape up -- go check out SparkPeople.com -- sign up then give yourself about an hour or so to get familiar with all of the resources there, I'm sure you'll be as impressed as I was.