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WALKINGWOMAN07
5/18/07 12:36 P
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Hi Winnipeg. I'm from BC (but orginally from Ontario). On my long weekend, I am going to an all day BBQ - celebration of one of my son's weddings. A challenge. However, I will watch when I eat, but also celebrate.
To you from Winnipeg, and Ontario, enjoy the holiday weekend! 
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KOREENSIMS
5/17/07 9:48 P
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Hi Ontario,
I'm in Winnipeg, Manitoba
and I'm also new to spark people.
Still learning how to navigate all around the site but I agree, it is an excellent place.
Have a great holiday weekend.
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FATFREEDRU
5/17/07 7:41 P
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FATFREEDRU
5/15/07 8:00 P
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Hi Marigold, again welcome. I have been ask so may times "how do I do it?" No real big thing. I have changed the way I eat. NO DIETS I have changed to a healthier life-style. Basiclly I eat little meat, no red meat at all. Fish (mostly pacfic salmon) is my main "meat" some turkey and some chicken. Though I am not loosing as fast as I was, I am still pleased that every Tues when I weigh-in I am less than the week before. I am proud to say that since I started on my 53rd birthday, Dec 18 06 I have lost 47#. My goal is to be about 120# by my 54th birthday. How is that for a goal? I am not making it to the gym as ofter as I was, because I now work 6 to 7 days a week as a Vet clinic, doing everything from cleaning kennels to helping the Vets in surgery. So I ride my bike to work now, 10,miles each way, up and down hills. My legs are really getting strong.I also do yoga Every night to stretch before bed.
If I were going to give advice, this is what it would be: 1st BE SELFISH put yourself first. You should be loosing weight for YOU. If you had a DRs apt at 3:00 you would not show up there at 6:oo. Make time for excercise, and keep to that time.
2nd: indulge now and then. This DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FOOD. I put $2.OO in a jar for every lb I loose and then every 10 lbs I loose and keep it off for the next week I give myself some sort of treat. This week it was a new par of shoes for work. Last time it was lunch at some place I really love. Kept in budget, too.
3rd I keep track of everything that goes into my mouth!!!! Believe me it helps. Don't cheet (it was only gum or a small slice of cake).
4th Walk Even if it is only from the farthest parking space at the store. Try and get in 10,000 steps a day in.
5th and the most important BELIEVE IN YOUSELF Keep a journal. Every day/ night write 5 things that you did well or feel good about yourself. ( pretty eyes, nice feet(does anyone have that?), walked 1 mile for the first time, saw a beautifully flower. Anything. Love Youself no matter what. Even after that milkshake. Let it go. Put yourself first. No one can do this for you. I know you and everyone else can do this. I have been Fat for so long and I am doing it.
BELIVE AND IT SHALL BE.
I have rattled on to long I hope I helped you.
Music and Laughter Always. Dru
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Hi I just joined today. I live in Huntley, Il. Have been in Weight Watcher since Jan 2006 & have lost 54lbs. I do water aerobics 3x's a week & a 4 mile walk DVD on the toher days. Want this time to stick. Always looking for more motivation.....
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WALKINGWOMAN07
5/15/07 10:06 A
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Welcome! I'm from BC, but moved from Ontario 20 years ago. I joined in late Feb, but has just started reading and sending posts recently. Sparkpeople is the best thing I have found in ages - it provides the motivation and the information and supports that I need to make lots of lifestyle changes.
All the best to you.
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FATFREEDRU
5/14/07 7:20 P
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 You will find that the people here are great, and SP is the best way to loose weight. I have been on SP since mid Dec and have lost 47#!!!! Good luck and  Dru
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Hi Marigold,
Welcome to SparkPeople. I am glad you are member too. Keep up the good work.
Judy
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MARIGOLD1754
5/14/07 5:18 P
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| I joined Sparkpeople in early May and have just subscribed to this forum. I am very impressed with SparkPeople, with its versatile members and variety of interests and glad to be a member
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