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| I look forward to getting to the next trophy...LOL!! And it reminds me of how much I'm really into this website and getting this weight off!!!
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DICKENSLOU
11/1/07 9:02 P
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| motavation + I am getting a lot wiser about my health
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| The knowledge of reading interesting articles that can help me along this wonderful trip that I have taken.
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| enough incentive to stick with the program.
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ELLENIRENE
10/31/07 7:34 A
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TREELYNN
10/30/07 11:10 P
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| It makes me want to log on and see how many things I can do in a day to get points it is a learning experince for me also. I get lots of info everyday.
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DICKENSLOU
10/30/07 8:08 P
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PARTTIMER
10/26/07 7:25 A
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| Since I still have over 17,000 more points to go until my next trophy, They're giving me the incentive to keep going. I WILL GET THE NEXT TROPHY EVENTUALLY.
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| helps me focus and keep in touch.
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| there is still the accountability factor
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LATONIADP
10/13/07 9:45 P
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| i agree. it would be nice to actually get something. even if it was 500 points for every 10,000 but then a gift like you suggested when you hit 100,000.
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| they are totally motivational for me too... it would be cool if at the end when you did reach your goals to like turn them in for a sparkpeople item.. like a shirt or waterbottle ro something.
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| A mission to outdo myself each day
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MYPINUPWITHIN
10/6/07 10:41 P
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Accountability - and a sense of accomplishment knowing that I'm working all angles to reach my goals.
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| A smile - knowing I've completed everything I can in the day
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| remind and reinforce goals
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| The points for me are a motivator. It's like checking in.
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| Helps me focus on the different areas I need to keep going to help me reach my goals. It also encourages me to try new things. When I began Spark I was just tracking my foods. Eventually I began walking. Then I started doing other things. The points encourages me to get out of my comfort zone.
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| one of many progress indicators
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| helps me focus and keep in touch.
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PENGUINLADY!
10/4/07 10:55 A
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They are the little "pats on the back" that I need. I love to see them add up in the morning when I log in. They hold me accountable!
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| Helps me to really take time & read articles and other poeple's messages on the message boards. Its also fun to see how many you can make in a day
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| The points motivate me - sounds silly, but it's true.
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| Definite motivation and learning tips through reading articles and the things that others post!
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| keeps me on track and learning.
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CONSTANTYOYO
10/2/07 4:13 A
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Motivation!
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| A way of learning new things and measuring my progress - I love reading the articles and the medical section is fascinating. I would like some more videos as they explain things very clearly.
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IVESEENITAL
10/1/07 2:43 A
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| it just kind of a little ,motivation to see how many i can get in a day
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That is kind of what I thought at first... Why do I care about these silly little points... But honestly they really do motovate me and keep me on track. I am proud of my points and have worked at getting them.
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| It's a visible way to keep me working on nutrition and fitness, along with just plain fun. I like to see how many points I can collect each day without going overboard on message board posting or overdoing exercise.
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| SparkPoints give me motivation as well. I like working towards that next trophy.
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XHASTEDMOMOF2
9/29/07 1:49 P
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I also find the points motivating but I also like making a point to stop and learn something new every day and Sparks is chock full of information.
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| The points motivate me, and I enjoy working towards the next trophy
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SHEENASHERRE
9/25/07 2:06 P
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| I like having something to work towards. The points so far have kept me interested in wanting to read articles and watch the videos. I just started yesterday and from reading some of the other replies to this post, I see it does get harder, but I think it gets harder to lose those pounds and stay healthy as well. If I know i'm working towards that goal and I can see progress in myself and on screen, I think I will stay more motivated!
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| I like your idea of having an area only open to those with a specific trophy.
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Adds fun to the painful process of changing bad habits into healthy ones.
I just love the little star......
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| Sparkpoints give me motivation. But I really enjoy reading all the articles and learning about them. I am not only doing life changes I am learning to keep my mind and body healthy and prevent things I did not even think about before.
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| Spark points give me soo much motivation, and to me it represents progress. Earning more points means I'm doing more to live a healthier lifestyle
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| They are motivation to me, they keep me wanting more and that way I stay involved.
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PARTTIMER
9/12/07 11:38 A
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I have 921 points until the next trophy but then will have just 20,000 until the FINAL GOLDEN MEDALLION.
I WILL GET IT.
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APPLELOVE
9/12/07 10:36 A
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| Spark points make it hard when you are ready for your next trophy makes you not want to get more points because you have to start all over again. Now I have to start at 5000 for the next trophy.
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MOMMABHEALTHY
9/12/07 10:22 A
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| I just love getting points for doing what I should be doing anyway. Go figure.
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I understand that SparkPoints are supposed to be motivating, but they're not working for me anymore. I'm up to the seventh trophy, and it's a long time till my next one, and I just don't seem to care anymore which little icon I look at!
But I do have a suggestion: It would make all the difference in the world to me (silly as it may be) if there were some little prize for reaching the next trophy. One that I've seen in the past is a computer generated fireworks display - fun and exciting to watch, and they could get longer or more elaborate with each new level. Another one would be my name posted on a "Congratulations" board. I'd also LOVE to see some interesting little areas only open to those with certain trophies.
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MOMMABHEALTHY
9/9/07 7:56 P
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| fun, motivation, encouragement
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TASHAELIZABETH
9/9/07 1:42 P
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MOMMABHEALTHY
9/5/07 12:57 A
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| keeps me on track with my nutrition & exercise-lotsa fun!
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HEy shelly. Glad to meet you and good luck. I find that The last 25 lbs is going to be harder than the first 29 i have lost. I am so glad that I found this web site. The spark points really are a challenge for me and I love reading the articles.
Dinah
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SHELLYWITHTOHE
9/4/07 9:39 A
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When I first joined, I hadn't a clue what the points were for..so, I did everything to get to the next level. NOW...I still do it for the same reason. Just another milestone to achieve (lame maybe), but in doing so, I am watching what I eat, how much I exercise, trying new recipes, reading interesting articles, etc.
I too don't think much about the videos...I watched one at the beginning where it was an actual family and how/what changed their lives. That was more interesting than some of the video clips. Not many choices and boring....whew!
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| Motivation.
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| I know it's silly, but I enjoy reaching the new levels. It makes me realize that hanging in there is one of the keys, more so than perfection.
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MOMMABHEALTHY
9/2/07 1:47 A
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| show myself how far I've ventured into this goal
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| Wanting to hit the next level gives me motivation to do what I should have done anyways.
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MOMMABHEALTHY
8/30/07 11:06 P
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| They offer a competetive challenge.
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SHYS_WIFEY
8/29/07 6:52 P
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| MOTIVATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, FRIENDLY COMPETITION, SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND FRIENDS WHO ARE IN THE SAME SHOES AS ME.
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LINDSEYDIESEL
8/29/07 2:50 P
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They show me all the a$$ kicking I am doing.
Lets go everyone! Work it, work it! Just 1 more set. 10 more minutes.
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| i think there addictive too
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CHERYLHURT
8/29/07 10:17 A
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| Friends you can chat with every day!
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A Challenge!
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MOMMABHEALTHY
8/27/07 11:12 A
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FERNANDOMUNOZ
8/27/07 8:56 A
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GOINGTHERE
8/27/07 7:43 A
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| A plan, consistency...accountability.
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PARTTIMER
8/26/07 11:15 P
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| The incentive to continue
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MOMMABHEALTHY
8/26/07 11:13 P
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| The competetive desire to get more.
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MOMMABHEALTHY
8/24/07 11:39 P
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| I agree with accountability. I enjoy tracking nutrition and fitness and reading the articles. Getting "points" is a perk. I challenge myself to get 70 points every day. This helps me keep focused.
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DENTALQUEEN
8/18/07 9:02 P
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MRSNANABOAT
8/18/07 8:59 P
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| Sparkpoints give me the motivation to try something new in food or exercise, or that extra oomph to do a few more minutes of cardio because I know it makes me that much closer to my next trophy. I also enjoy reading the articles and health news, I've learned some new things from SP.
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MGBrock, that's my take on them too. They motivated me to try many things on the site that I might never have even known to look for. And they motivate me to log my strength training. I always think I'll remember what I did a couple of days after doing it, but I don't and this helps me to work consistently.
All that being said, there are just some things I can't bring myself to do when time is short. Watching the little videos is one of them. It just takes too much time and there have only been a few that caught my interest. The articles on the other hand I enjoy. Like you, I don't take points for something I didn't do.
The value in the point lies in the process of earning them. Sort of like the value of our weight loss lies in the process of achieving it.
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SUSIESTOCKTON
8/18/07 12:31 P
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GOINGTHERE
8/14/07 8:58 A
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| Checks & Balances to keep on track.
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| instant gratification for doing things that will help me change my habits and become healthier
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MOMMABHEALTHY
8/12/07 9:19 A
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| I'm so competetive that I challenge myself to see how many points I can get. And I can't cheat--I have to READ the articles and WATCH the videos. In the process, I'm learning too! I think the points are GREAT!!!
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CRASYGAMBLER
8/12/07 1:41 A
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| I think its motivation you know you've acomplished something that keeps you going if it wasnt for spark people I wouldnt be on my way to loseing weight and careing about me.everyone here has kept me from giveing up I thank all of you.
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| they are great motivation and kind of addicting plus they encourage you to use many sections of the site daily so you stay tuned!
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| The points are so great...it gives motivation and purpose besides what is in us! Points!!!!
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| It's kind of funny how something so worthless can be worth so much to us.
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DESIRE2BTHIN2
5/9/07 4:02 P
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| I think they are awesome and I am competing with a member on one of my SparkTeams for the lead. It was kind of funny, we both were using each other for our motivation. I wrote her and told her to keep up the good work and told her why and she wrote me back and told me that I was keeping her motivated to be the leader of the team. Anything that works, right?
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| LOL that was exactly what I was going to say when I saw this thread--Motivation but also a sense of accomplishment.
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they keep me excited and motivated, always wanting that next "trophy"!
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| A feeling of accomplishment.
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JENNY.POOL
4/30/07 8:54 P
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| They are kinda cool it keeps you moving forwards. I love them.
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DANISHGIRLBC
4/29/07 11:23 P
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| Didn't fully get the whole points thing at first.. but they are kinda addictive!
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CANMORRIS
4/27/07 10:50 A
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Hey
Building spark points keeps you motivated and also reading and being involved with all the healthy activity on the Spark pages.
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JONIWANTS2LOSE
4/26/07 11:08 P
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| They are truly just "happy" points! :)
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Virtual Icon.
I will check it out.
I can set up team challenges. Must be the only section I haven't use. I will also check that out.
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They're just motivational and not worth much except a way to encourage you to check out all the areas of SPARKPEOPLE daily. You just get a virtual icon change with the more points you accumulate. Check out the area on the right under MY POINTS. If you click on the icon you'll see what the icons are. You just get a chance to get on the leader board. You can use them to set up personal challenges or a team challenge. They're just virtual but very motivational and EXTREMELY ADDICTIVE.
I'm working on sparkle to top my golden trophy. I just need 10,800 more points. Best of luck.
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I love collecting them but why do I do it?
Do I get some price or something at a certain point levels?
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