How to make suggestions for spark improvement

Monday, December 05, 2011

I can't figure out if there is a place to go where suggestions will be heard by someone official at spark. I have three:

1. Update the trivia questions, or add to them, they are actually very good, so keep the ones they have, but add.

2. All calorie counts should have oz and grams. Right now some have both, some have one, some have the other one. I am weighing my foods and it is easiest to keep to one unit. I find grams are best because everything goes by 10s.

3. People should not post recipes, and for sure spark should not, unless a serving is defined by weight. When you say 1/6 of a fruitcake, well,who knows how large that fruitcake is???

  

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SCOTMAMA 12/5/2011 7:51PM

I have gotten in touch with the powers that be, although at the moment I can't remember exactly how I did it. One time I had started a Team, then after giving it a good try, decided that it just wasn't working for me or the members who had joined. I needed management's help to delete it. And I did reach them, and they did help me. Did some experimenting. Went to Community Home and clicked on Community Message Boards. On the right hand side of the page it has this message: "Post your questions on the message boards where our experts will find it." I believe this is the answer to how you can contact them. Comment edited on: 12/5/2011 7:56:00 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

CHARLOTTE1947 12/5/2011 4:31PM

I had a question once, and I clicked on the HELP tab at the top of the page where you log in. I got a direct answer. BTW, I only average 76% of the Trivia questions correctly, so give me a break! I need to memorize the current answers first before they upgrade! LOL. Charlotte Report Inappropriate Comment

CATHY629 12/5/2011 4:24PM

You could maybe try clicking the community button and going to the message boards,there is one for site/technical help,if you post your question there someone may be able to give you an answer. Cathy Report Inappropriate Comment

VINGRAM 12/5/2011 3:08PM

I agree.......if I find out how to get the right people, I'll let you know! hugs.....vista Report Inappropriate Comment

Trivia and babies

Sunday, December 04, 2011

Everyone gets used to foods tasting a certain way. I just read where the fetus tastes the foods the mother eats and develops food preferences that early in life. (maybe taste is the wrong word here!!!) My daughter is pregnant so I tune into info like this!!! Hey, this would be a good question for the trivia game. They need to update it, I am seeing the same questions again. Now I know how people get 100%

  

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COMPUCATHY 12/4/2011 8:09PM

That's funny...you suggest that to SP! Keep up the good work! Thanks for your encouragement! Spark on! Report Inappropriate Comment

VINGRAM 12/4/2011 2:57PM

Yes, I agree.....the trivia questions do need to be revised! Report Inappropriate Comment

FISHINGLADY66 12/4/2011 12:16PM

So True.... I agree..... Report Inappropriate Comment

SCOTMAMA 12/4/2011 10:50AM

I think it is probably true that the baby can "taste" the foods that the mother eats, and while that child may not necessarily like all that it tastes, I'm sure it is still developing preferences. I do think that infants and young children do tend to like the foods that they eat at home and that carries over to when you are adults. You see it in your husband -- he usually likes the foods his mother made (unless she happened to be a horrible cook). lol It is the same thing as playing classical music when you are pregnant -- the baby begins to form preferences -- you tend to like what you are used to. Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBJAE 12/4/2011 9:53AM

Wow, really? The only reason I would question that is comparing my food preferences to my mothers...they are worlds apart, almost exact opposite, lol. And the trivia success...I do horrible so I was wondering also how so many did so well. I feel like a big DUNCE some days! Now I feel better if they repeat! Thanks for the info! Report Inappropriate Comment

Taste Buds Rule

Saturday, December 03, 2011

I have to face the fact that I really like good food, or food that tastes a certain way, and if I make a diet Spark recipe and it does not appeal to me, even if others rate it as great, well, that sets me back, because then I feel sorry for myself and splurge on my favorite foods. I think I may be a "super taster" or something, have more taste buds than average, because I am very sensitive to subtle nuances of flavors.

  

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KAYYVAUGHN 12/3/2011 3:56PM

Finally I think my taste buds are changing some. I still like comfort food, but have cut down on the portion size. Also, I keep chocolate all the time, but I may go a day and not eat any. There are some foods that I still eat, but I watch the amount. Kay Report Inappropriate Comment

VINGRAM 12/3/2011 2:42PM

The fact that we all like "good food" is probably why most of us are here on SP! Keep trying - I have found SOME recipes that are really good. vista Report Inappropriate Comment

SOUPY18 12/3/2011 2:38PM

I am "addicted" to Penzy's spices. I frequently will use one of the ethnic type spices which changes the taste etch time -- Indian, Jamician, Mexican, etc.) Report Inappropriate Comment

FISHINGLADY66 12/3/2011 12:19PM

I think I have just gotten used to the food I have eaten all my life, therefore something different doesn't taste as good to me. I am trying real hard to learn to eat foods with a different taste. Good luck with your journey. Report Inappropriate Comment

How did I miss Thursday?

Friday, December 02, 2011

Is it Friday already? I missed doing the Thursday blog. I am going to get back to reporting successes and non successes throughout the day.

9 am Success
365 calories for breakfast
3 strength exercises executed

12 noon Score one success/ one non success
walked 2.2 miles
felt starved and ate apple pie leftover from thanksgiving

5:30 pm had a horrible lunch, food is very important to me, and for some reason the peanut butter sandwich I tried to eat was awful. So I had to eat more apple pie to get my groove back.

  

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SCOTMAMA 12/3/2011 10:17AM

Any excuse is better than none at all when it comes to cheating! Yes, you read it right -- the "C" word. APPLE PIE At least you balanced it out by getting in some terrific exercise! You're doing better than me. Report Inappropriate Comment

COMPUCATHY 12/2/2011 9:51PM

Hang in there...it's all about balancing out the good and the bad! You can do it! Keep up the good work! Thanks for your encouragement! Spark on! Report Inappropriate Comment

FISHINGLADY66 12/2/2011 8:19PM

Great job on getting back on track. Report Inappropriate Comment

VINGRAM 12/2/2011 1:56PM

Great start to a weekend! vista Report Inappropriate Comment

Hat and mittens

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Walked 2 miles first thing this morning, getting ready for 5% challenge. Want to get cute matching hat and gloves for cold weather walking!! Will be motivating. Any excuse to spend money. ha ha

Have to admit, have not really lost much weight with spark, and really pigged out at party last night, but I am much more healthy. The 5% challenge is to lose 5% of our body weight, and this time I really want to succeed. We will see.

  

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CHARLOTTE1947 11/30/2011 8:58PM

5% can be a lot to lose. I'm working on those last 7 pounds - my 5%. It's a slow go. But, my body fits me better now with 24 pounds gone. As the pounds go, the motivation increases. Good work with your walk. I stayed in today. Off to the gym tomorrow! Charlotte Report Inappropriate Comment

LINTPICKER 11/30/2011 7:25PM

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FISHINGLADY66 11/30/2011 5:06PM

You gotta take it just One Day at a Time. Plan your meals and snacks. It takes time to change old habits. Report Inappropriate Comment

VINGRAM 11/30/2011 2:09PM

Rememer.........one choice at a time... Note to self: pay attention! Do what you say!!!!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment