MARCH 1-31, 2011 BUDDY MOTIVATION CHALLENGE

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3/3/11 4:50 P

Hello everyone. I would love to join this challenge. I have been doing sparks since Monday and trying to stay on track.

My motivation is to like what I see when I look in the mirror.

I will post my stats later after workout if that's okay.

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3/3/11 3:50 P

3/2

Calories: 1464
Exercise: 17 mins
Water: 16
Motivation: My 25th Birthday
Delight: Discovered that one of my tattoos is blacklight reactive!

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3/3/11 9:53 A

So much for posting every night! Here are my last 2 days. I typically drink a ton of water, so I put 12 cups as a default... If I have any crazy days of more or less water I'll change it, otherwise, I'm going with 12!

3/2

Calories: 1939
Exercise: 0
Water: 12
Motivation: Looking amazing in July!
Delight: making a delicious pizza for my mom, full of veggies, which she loved!

3/1

Calories: 1556
Exercise: 56 mins
Water: 12
Motivation: Looking amazing in July!
Delight: Spending naptime with my boyfriend!

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3/3/11 9:23 A

3/2

1. Calories: 1521
2. Exercise: 45 min.
3. Water: 12 cups
4. Motivation: To be healthy and feel good about myself.
5. Delight: I have finally found a workout that I love and actually look forward to doing. I love doing Turbo Jam!

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3/3/11 8:42 A

3/3:

1. Calories: 1713
2. Exercise: 40 min.
3. Water: 8
4. Motivation: ski trip at end of month
5. Delight: playing with a kitten

Edited by: CASSIECAT at: 3/3/2011 (22:33)

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3/3/11 8:33 A

3/2

calories-1850
water-4 quarts
exercise-95 minutes elyptical and 15 minutes treadmill
motivation-to win fitness contest at our gym
delight-beautiful day in Iowa so began trimming and pruning apple trees.

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3/3/11 8:21 A

For Wed. 3/2 -

1. Calories - 1662
2. Exercise minutes - 80 (spinning)
3. Glasses of water - 10
4. Motivation - To be more healthy for myself and my family and to be happier with what I see in the mirror.
5. Delight - great spin class!

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3/3/11 7:38 A

Excellent Job, Everyone!

Just being here is a SUCCESS! Trying your best is a SUCCESS! Excellent work!

Hugs, Dena

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3/3/11 1:10 A

3/2

1. Calories: 1628
2. Minutes of Exercise: 30
3. Glasses of Water: 8
4. Motivation: Justification for buying new clothes!
5. Delight: Spending good time on spark!

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Posts: 49
3/2/11 11:29 P

Well as i thought the work day made it hard on all of everything. I'll try to make up for it tomorrow. x_x

1. Number of calories: 1,600 (50 calories over the max)
2. Number of minutes of Exercise: 20
3. Number of Glasses of Water:10
4. Motivation: 3/30 Cali trip
5. Delight: Getting into bed after a 11 hour shift.

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3/2/11 10:22 P

3/2

1. Calories: 1624
2. Minutes of Exercise: 45
3. Glasses of Water: 6
4. Motivation: Dress shopping on Apr. 1
5. Delight: Getting complimented on my work

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3/2/11 10:21 P

1. Calories: 1385
2. Minutes of Exercise: 35
3. Glasses of Water: 12
4. Motivation: Easter
5. Delight: bought a non-fat latte at Starbuck's for a treat

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3/2/11 9:19 P

What a great idea! For yesterday:

3/1

1. Number of calories: 1330
2. Number of minutes of Exercise: 60
3. Number of Glasses of Water: 17
4. Motivation: 25th Birthday (April 4)
5. Delight: Buying size 16 jeans!

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Posts: 21,757
3/2/11 9:17 P

3/1

Sorry everyone! I fell overboard last month! I'm back and ready to do this!

1. Number of calories: 1269
2. Number of minutes of Exercise: 30
3. Number of Glasses of Water: 10
4. Motivation: Office party in December.
5. Delight: A funny joke at the office when I needed a pick-me-up!!

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3/2/11 9:07 P

1. Cals 1400
2. 45 minutes
3. 8+ glasses of water
4. Lose weight to ease the pressure on my knees
5. Be able to walk without pain.

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3/2/11 4:13 P

3/2

1. Number of calories: 1671 (1470-1820)
2. Number of minutes of Exercise: 40
3. Number of Glasses of Water: 7
4. Motivation: New, smaller jeans!
5. Delight: The accomplishment of making it through a tough work day!


Edited by: P0KERS0PH at: 3/5/2011 (14:08)

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3/2/11 12:02 P

MALMON, welcome!

IT'S NOT TOO LATE FOR ANYONE ELSE TO JOIN.

See you all tonite with my stats.

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3/2/11 10:53 A

3/1

calories-1850
water-3 quarts
exercise-90 minutes elyptical and 35 minutes walking
motivation-to win fitness contest at our gym both individually and as a team.
delight-a wonderful one hour weekly massage.

welcome aboard to all the newcomers!!

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3/2/11 10:13 A

3/1
Calories~1277
Water~6
Exercise~ 0 still weak from being sick
Motivation~looking and feeling good for spring.
Delight~Feeling better and watched biggest loser last night.

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3/2/11 9:26 A

accidental re-post. sorry hah.

I start work today =D and it's on the feet job. Healthy.
Bad thing is its an ice cream store. Lets hope i can keep myself away from them.

Edited by: ALICE_345 at: 3/2/2011 (09:29)

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3/2/11 8:44 A

MALLMON, join us!

3/2:

1. Calories: 1563
2. Exercise: 57 min.
3. Water: 8
4. Motivation: ski trip at end of month
5. Delight: productive day

Edited by: CASSIECAT at: 3/2/2011 (22:06)

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3/2/11 8:30 A

Is it too late to join in. I need something to hold me accountable. I joined Spark in February and last week I started to really use it as a daily tool and I'm finding it motivating and it really works for keeping your goals in check. If I can join in then I will begin my posts tonight after my daily workout. Thank You

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3/2/11 8:20 A

For Tue. 3/1 -

1. Calories - 1682
2. Exercise minutes - 95 (swam laps)
3. Glasses of water - 10
4. Motivation - To be more healthy for myself and my family and to be happier with what I see in the mirror.
5. Delight - time to reflect while swimming

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3/2/11 1:30 A

3/1

1. Number of calories: 1492
2. Number of minutes of Exercise: 47
3. Number of Glasses of Water: 8
4. Motivation: Being able to justify a new wardrobe!
5. Delight: A patient at work told me that she could tell I was slimming down!

SparkPoints: (118,184)
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Posts: 21,757
3/1/11 11:57 P

3/1

Sorry everyone! I fell overboard last month! I'm back and ready to do this!

1. Number of calories: 1506
2. Number of minutes of Exercise: 30
3. Number of Glasses of Water: 10
4. Motivation: Office party in December.
5. Delight: DH bought me a beautiful bouquet of roses today - completely unexpected!

Posts: 22
3/1/11 11:09 P

1. Calories: 1651
2. Minutes of Exercise: 30
3. Glasses of Water: 7
4. Motivation: Dress shopping on Apr. 1
5. Delight: Woke up this morning before my alarm, feeling refreshed

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3/1/11 10:15 P

Welcome, Everyone, that joined us today!

It's not too late for anyone else to join.

1. Calories: 1450
2. Minutes of Exercise: 45
3. Glasses of Water: 12
4. Motivation: Easter
5. Delight: out to my favorite restaurant with my new friend

Edited by: SPARKCHICK at: 3/1/2011 (22:19)

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3/1/11 8:41 P

1. Number of calories: 1,376
2. Number of minutes of Exercise: 61
3. Number of Glasses of Water:5
4. Motivation: 3/30 Cali trip
5. Delight: Learning to fitness dance =D

Posts: 16
3/1/11 8:39 P

1.Cals-1500
2.45 Minutes
3. 8 + glasses of water
4. Lose weight to relieve pressure on my knees.
5. Already feeling less pain today.

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3/1/11 8:29 P

I am in again this month and again am looking forward to another funfilled but challenging month!!

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3/1/11 3:30 P

I'm going to join this challenge for the month!

3/1

1. Number of calories: 1567 (1470-1820)
2. Number of minutes of Exercise: 30
3. Number of Glasses of Water: 8
4. Motivation: New, smaller jeans!
5. Delight: Having fun with work collegues



Edited by: P0KERS0PH at: 3/5/2011 (14:12)

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3/1/11 12:40 P

OLIESDOG, Wasn't that baby cute? Just the cutest thing!

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3/1/11 12:28 P

1. Number of calories: goal 1200
2. Number of minutes of Exercise: 45 min
3. Number of Glasses of Water: 8 plus
4. Motivation: (the same one everyday) upbeat
5. Delight: (What made you smile or brought you joy today?)
the u tube baby laughing

Posts: 1,988
3/1/11 12:24 P

I am in. I need as much help as I can get after a disappointing weigh in last night. I'll post my totals at the days end!

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3/1/11 12:02 P

1. Number of calories: 2693 (Way too many, but it was a cheat day after a good run of better days)
2. Number of minutes of Exercise: 60
3. Number of Glasses of Water: 3
4. Motivation: April 12 reunion
5. Delight: Feeling strong during my run.

FRIDAY is Success Day. Post any successes you've have during the week.

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3/1/11 10:58 A

Good Morning, Everyone!

What a great group of people!!! I can just feel the excitement! I know the pounds will be dropping this month, too. We all want to look awesome for Spring.

Anyone else want to join, you're invited!

FRIDAY IS OUR SUCCESS DAY. PLEASE POST ANY SUCCESSES YOU'VE HAD THIS WEEK. (Some motivation for us all.) OK, let's get started.....

Good luck, Everyone!
Hugs, Dena

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3/1/11 10:07 A

I'm in for March. Feb was a tough month! Looking forward to being stronger this month along with you all. I'll be back to post tomorrow.

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3/1/11 9:00 A

3/1:

1. Calories: 1520
2. Exercise: 97 min.
3. Water: 8
4. Motivation: ski trip at end of month
5. Delight: cute bunny at work

Edited by: CASSIECAT at: 3/1/2011 (22:11)

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3/1/11 8:29 A

Hi . . . I'm in again this month! Since Dena laready posted the last post for Febryary, I'm going to go ahead & post today for yesterday here.

For Mon. 2/28 -

1. Calories - 1597
2. Exercise minutes - 60 (spinning)
3. Glasses of water - 10
4. Motivation - To be more healthy for myself and my family and to be happier with what I see in the mirror.
5. Delight - warmer temps on the way!

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Posts: 78
3/1/11 6:22 A

I'm in! I need to get serious with this again, I keep eating like a horse, and I'm starting to look like one! My goal is to post on here every single evening around 8pm. No eating after!! My motivation is looking amazing for a trip to my boyfriends home in July. I look forward to seeing everyone else's motivations!

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2/28/11 11:32 P

Hi, I'd like to join this group! You all seem very consistent, and I need help with that most of all. I'm excited to share my month with you!

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2/28/11 10:26 P

Welcome everyone! Can't wait to start the month off strong AND finish it strong too with all of you!


Edited by: CASSIECAT at: 2/28/2011 (22:27)

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2/28/11 9:14 P

Oh this is a good idea, nothing too demanding, besides staying healthy. :) It'll do me good to join~
My motivation will be the family trip to California for march 30th, I've gained too much that i never had before while i was visiting my dad in Europe, for 3 months. Lets just say a lot of greasy food and meat. ha, no more.

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2/28/11 8:11 P

Welcome, Everyone!

I'm so excited about getting started this month. I know there's strength in numbers, and we're gonna kick xxx.

There's only 31 days to this challenge, and this month will be gone before you know it.

So let's start this thing, and give it our best shot. I'm so looking forward to losing the few I've gained over the holidays, that are still hanging on, and want to look great for Easter!

Anyone else want to join, please do. The more the merrier.

Good luck, everyone!
Hugs, Dena

Edited by: SPARKCHICK at: 2/28/2011 (20:28)

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2/28/11 3:42 P

I'm in too. I need something to help me stay motivated and I need to start training for the 8k that I'm running in early April. Yay for being fit!!!

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2/28/11 3:38 P

I'm in too!

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2/28/11 3:13 P

I'm in....I need something!

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2/28/11 2:46 P

this is my second week on spark.. I'm in :)

Lola x

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2/28/11 1:20 P

I'm in, of course! Thank you for simple but effective daily challenge!!!

My motivation is to be strong and fit for a ski trip later this month. And I want to see my goal weight on the scale at least once or twice again this month, amidst normal fluctuations.

Posts: 3,186
2/28/11 12:13 P

It's the 3rd month of 2011 already! Before you know it, Spring will be here. Please join me in the March 1-31 Buddy Motivation Challenge.

The plan is simple. Each day we post:

1. Number of calories:
2. Number of minutes of Exercise:
3. Number of Glasses of Water:
4. Motivation: (the same one everyday)
5. Delight: (What made you smile or brought you joy today?)

On Day 1, state what your motivation is to lose weight. Repeat this same motivation for the next 31 days. Your motivation has to be something that will inspire you to lose weight.

This is an example:

cals: 1400
water: 8
exercise: 30 min
motivation: Apr. 1 party
delight: the invitation to the party

FRIDAY is Success Day. Post any successes you've have during the week.

Who will join me in this challenge?
Hugs, Dena