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Challenges can motivate you to reach new goals, develop healthy habits and have fun along the way! SparkPeople will lead a new challenge each month at Challenge Central. You'll get helpful tips, resources and support from our experts and other members as you're challenged to live your best life. So what are you waiting for? Join today!

Current Challenge - March 2010

SP's Official Improving Emotional Health Challenge
605 participants

When you're focused on adopting a healthy lifestyle, it's easy to forget about your emotional health. Take time this month to find happiness, improve your self-esteem and stay positive when times get tough.

Upcoming Challenges

You can still sign up for these future challenges now, and we'll email you when the challenge starts.

April 2010 � SparkPeople's Official Plateau Buster Challenge
We've all heard about and/or experienced it: the dreaded weight loss plateau. This month get tips and develop strategies to get your weight moving down and your sprits moving up!

Past Challenges

Our members will continue to lead and participate in these challenges, so you can join in anytime! Click on a challenge below to particpate or learn more.

December 2009 � SparkPeople's Official Goal-Setting Challenge

November 2009 � SP's Official Holiday Maintenance Challenge

October 2009 � SparkPeople's Mindful Eating Challenge

September 2009 � SparkPeople's Official Virtual Walk/Run Challenge

August 2009 � SparkPeople's Official New Exercise Challenge

July 2009 � SparkPeople's Official Stress Relief Challenge

June 2009 � SparkPeople's Official Sleep Challenge

May 2009 � SparkPeople's Sweatsuit to Swimsuit Bootcamp

February 2010 � SparkPeople's Official Healthy Heart Challenge

January 2010 � SparkPeople's Official Spark Your Body Bootcamp

Challenges Led by Members
We have some great SparkTeams dedicated to a variety of challenges! Here are a few popular ones:

	Around the World Swimming Challenge 138 Members
	Bike to the Moon 284 Members
	! WEEKEND WARRIORS CHALLENGE! 114 Members
	QuickFire Challenge 8,213 Members
	Motivation & Positive Attitude Team 713 Members
	Starting Over: Weekly Mini-Challenge Team 515 Members

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Vegetarian Black Bean Cakes with Orange-Basil Salsa
Submitted By: BCJL13

These bean cakes are yummy and great for you. Served with the salsa, it makes a very colorful and festive presentation. I serve these with a lite side salad. Plenty of protein and fiber. Even my meat loving hubby loves this meal. Full Recipe

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Pounds Lost: 10,458,231
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