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You can edit your personal information by click "Account Settings" and updating the information stored there. If you edit your account settings on any NBC site, the changes will be reflected to your account.

However, your profiles are a different story. One of the neat things about NBC Communities is that you have unique profile pages for every community you join. If you edit your myNBC profile, those changes won't affect your Dunder Mifflin Infinity profile, so you'll need to edit each one independently. If you'd like to edit your profile, click "Edit" in the "myPROFILE" section of the navigation to update your modules and profile information.

• First, to make a video, you're going to need a camera. There are several types of cameras that will work for shooting web videos, including webcams, point-and-shoot digital cameras, camera phones and traditional and/or digital video cameras.
• Every camera is different and you should consult your owner's manual for the details on how your particular model works.
• Some phones with cameras only shoot still photographs. Make sure you read the manual or contact your service provider to find out the capabilities of your phone.
• If you own an older camcorder, check to see that it has a digital output. If it does, you'll be able to get a cord that can connect the camera to your computer.

• Once you've consulted your camera's manual and figured out how to get it to record video, set up the shot. Make sure you take into consideration the lighting and background.
• For webcams, you're going to be confined to the area around your computer. However, with other cameras you can shoot your video wherever you'd like. Regardless of where you shoot the video, keep in mind that you want good lighting and framing.
• If you're shooting a video indoors, try placing a lamp next to you, just out of the frame, to light your face. Avoid shooting under florescent lights, they will make your beautiful face look drab and pale.
• Plan your shot so that everything you want to be in the frame is in the frame. A tripod will probably help (they sell little ones for webcams and digital cameras), but be sure to check the framing of the shot before you start filming.
• Keep your video to less than 30 seconds. This is important for two reasons: one, uncompressed video files are generally very large and depending on your camera, more than 30 seconds may exceed the digital storage you have, and two, we have a 100 MB upload cap for each video.

• Like we said before, every camera is different. However, except for traditional video cameras, they will all save your video as a digital file. Some common file types for video are MPEG (.mpg), QuickTime (.mov), AVI (.avi), Windows Media (.wmv), Flash Video (.flv) and Real Media (.rm). Your video must be in one of those formats in order to be uploaded to NBC.com.
• If your camera records in a format not listed above, try a Google search for a program that will convert your file type to one of the acceptable formats listed above. An example search might be "Convert [enter your file extension here] to AVI."
• For Webcams: Most webcams will save video directly to your hard drive. You can use your webcam's software to designate a save destination for the video file. Remember what file you select so that you can locate it on your hard drive.
• For Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras: Connect the cable from your camera to your computer. Your computer should recognize the camera and allow you explore the camera's memory. Find the video file and drag it to your desktop.
• For Video Cameras: Connect the cable from the digital output on your camera to your computer. Consult your manual for specific instructions. For digital video cameras, you should be able to explore the camera's memory and drag the file to your desktop from there. For older, traditional video cameras, you may have to get software that will allow you to capture the video (via the cord) on to your desktop.
• For Camera Phones: In general, you should be able to get video off your phone in two ways: by using a cord that connects to your computer or by emailing yourself the video directly from your phone. If you're using a cord, you should be able to explore your phone's memory just like you would with a digital camera. If you're emailing yourself the photo, there may be an option right when you shoot/save the video to email it. You can also try composing a new message and attaching the video by browsing your phone's hard drive.

• Once you have the video on your computer's hard drive, uploading is a piece of cake.
• Make sure your video is 100 MB or less by right clicking the file and selecting "Properties."
• You can also check your video's format in the Properties screen. Our accepted formats are MPEG (.mpg), QuickTime (.mov), AVI (.avi), Windows Media (.wmv), Flash Video (.flv) and Real Media (.rm).
• In the video upload screen, click "Browse" to find the video on your hard drive.
• Enter in a title and description and hit "Upload."
• It will probably take a few minutes for your video to upload and then it will be put into a queue to be approved. We like to take a look at all our video content to make sure no one's being naughty. After it's approved, it will be available in your "Live Videos" section.

Ahh, yes. You wish to dip your toe into the awesome realm of the blogosphere! You are in luck! Every myNBC profile includes a fully functional blog module that displays on your profile page.

To add a new blog post, click the "edit" icon in the top right corner of the blog module on your profile page. The new page will allow you to write, edit, and post the entry to your profile. Be sure to have the blog module activated in your account settings so that other users can read your posts! See "How do I add more modules to my profile?" for more information.

Most of the modules on your myNBC profile allow you to edit what's displayed there, like featured photos and videos, blogs, and comments. These modules can also be moved around and arranged on your page to suit your tastes. The icon on the far right (that looks like pen and paper) is the "Edit" button, which allows you to update the content that appears in that module. The icon to its left (that looks like four arrows) is the "Move" icon. You can click the Move button and drag the module anywhere on your profile page.

Modules that do not have these buttons are either not editable (e.g. What's New?) or unmovable (e.g. About Me).

The Biggest Loser League is a social networking site for fans of the NBC show, "The Biggest Loser." The League is designed to help fans meet their own weight-loss goals. On this site, users can interact with other fans, compete in league challenges, share tips and track their weight loss progress.

The goal of the League is to be a supportive and helpful community for those trying to make positive lifestyle changes and drop pounds along the way.

As we said before, the goal of the League is to be a supportive place for people to express themselves. Because this site deals with the sensitive issues of weight, weight loss and body image, it's imperative that members speak to each other in a respectful tone and with a mutual understanding that everyone is here for the same reason: to make their lives better through positive lifestyle changes.

Any member who is found to be purposefully malicious towards other users will have disciplinary action taken against their account.

Go to http://tbll.nbc.com and click "Join Now" to register. You'll be asked for some basic information and to verify your email address. Once your email has been confirmed, you can customize your profile by adding photos, videos and other information about yourself.

If you're already a member of another NBC.com community, click "Join Now" and enter the email address you use to sign in to other NBC.com sites. You'll be prompted to log in using your email and password.

Once you sign up, a message containing a confirmation link will be sent to the email address you listed during registration. Once you receive this message, click on the link and your email address will be automatically verified and you can begin using The Biggest Loser League.

If you don't see the email verification in your inbox, check your spam/junk folder. Sometimes the little electronic postman gets confused and accidentally delivers our emails there. If this happens, be sure to add us to your "Safe Senders" list.

The league commissioner will occasionally set up teams. It's just another way to group people so that they can interact. Also, in addition to the League-down challenges, team leaders can issue challenges to their team members. You can join a team if you want, but don't feel like you have to. You do not have to be on a team to complete the league challenges or vie for a spot on the leaderboard.

More team-related information is on the way, so check back to the site and the message boards for updates.

For right now, points earn you a spot on the leaderboard. In time, you'll be able to trade in your points for goodies on the site.

Check back to the site and message boards for an update on points.

Creating a calorie deficit in your diet can help you lose fat. A calorie deficit simply means that you burn more than you intake. According to the National Institutes of Health,* it takes a deficit of 3,500 calories to burn a pound of fat. To figure out the calorie deficit for your total weight loss, we take the pounds you want to lose and multiply it by 3,500. For example, if you are 10 pounds from your weight-loss goal, that would equal a 35,000 calorie deficit to burn those 10 pounds of fat. It's impossible to come close to meeting your deficit in a day or even a week, but it will help you determine how many calories you need burn each day to hit your goal in time.

*http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001940.htm