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No the message boards are not very interactive. When a message thread is "What is your favorite food?", well that is pretty cut and dried, right?
And it is true that we are pretty self-centered when trying to get healthy.
One thing I love to do is go out and read new blogs and then go comment on them. This encourages me and from the feedback I have received, it also encourages others.
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Sammantha,
The first team I joined didn't work out, just no one actively posting there. So I searched and found another one; it's been great. I looked for a small team so I could get to know the few dedicated posers, to give myself accountability and to offer encouragement. I make sure to update my team almost daily and to keep track of what the members are struggling with and offer encouragment often.
I've noticed that the message boards often aren't as interactive, while the teams are.
Also, whenever you feel that your post is ignored, make it a point to find an ignored post to respond to. I'm enjoying my goal of finding someone to compliment or encourage every day or so.
Good luck. You'll find a place to fit in.
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| I agree that the teams are the place to go if you want to make friends and find people with the same goals and interests. I was really shy when I first joined and didn't post for probably the first six months or so, but once I started connecting with other people it was great and I wished I'd posted sooner.
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SPARKLELICIOUS
12/7/07 5:22 P
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Samantha my pleasure I was like you when I first joined the Spark, not any more
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| Thanks for the encouragement.
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SPARKLELICIOUS
12/6/07 4:16 P
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Samantha lovely to see you. I bet you will fit in really well. Have a good look at all the teams and all this great free site has to offer. If you ever need anything then just drop me a mailer
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LUANN_IN_PA
12/6/07 2:08 P
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Looks like you only posted once before... and Suzanne did answer you!
The quickest way to make friends here (if that is what you want, and it seems that you do....) is to JOIN and be ACTIVE in teams. Your teams have the same interests as you do... common ground to chat about.
Don't forget to log your food every day... and to exercise!
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| I have rejoined SP and I again am having a hard time. I just don't seem to fit in here. I will post and I never get responses to my comments. It is so frustrating.
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