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6/8/11 6:17 P

Welcome to Sparks! Super Best Wishes to you!

*And, feel free to check out my profile page for a few awesome teams that may be of interest to you and help keep you motivated all the way to your goal, as we’re all here to help you on your journey to that fantastic health & happiness!

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6/8/11 6:03 P

I'm glad you're trying to steer clear of the HCG. It does send a negative message to young kids "Starve yourself and you'll lose weight."

So good for you! Congrats on the 80 lost and great job on keeping 40 of it off! That's amazing!

Keep praying and always reach out if you need a pick me up! We're here for you!

Welcome back and enjoy your stay!

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6/8/11 4:33 P

I'm new to SparkPeople, and am very excited about this positive site. I joined because two years ago, I lost 80 lbs on the hcg diet, only to gain 40 of it back with my last pregnancy. I've been very discouraged about the weight gain, but was reluctant to follow the hcg diet again because it was so easy to become obsessive about my weight, and I don't want to be a bad example to my children.
I have 4 children ages 7,5,4 and 10 months, (2 boys, 2 girls) and a very supportive husband. I enjoy cooking, sewing, crafting, photography.
I jumped right in on tracking my calories and exercising and am happy to say that I've lost 4 pounds this week. I am praying for success and strength to stick to this to create a healthier, happier me!