The Success Story!

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

We are all capable of being "The Success Story".

This is a one day at a time program, but if you do the SparkPeople Program Steps, it really does work. I am terribly average, it's the SP program that is extraordinary.

You CAN do this! SparkPeople works!!

You will have "bad" days too. It happens. Life happens and sometimes we eat when life gets in the way. Do not despair. Allow yourself the "wallow" time when it is needed and just get back on track as soon as you are able. Never ever give up on yourself. I too have days like this when I wallow in food. The trick is not to beat myself up over it and to just get back to normal as soon as I can. If I can do it, anyone can do it.

You can do it!

  

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JENIFIREHARP 5/4/2010 10:39PM

So true, we must keep on keeping on!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

GRALLEN 5/4/2010 9:16PM

Thanks for this. The last couple of weeks, it seems I've been wallowing in food but this week I've got it back under control. Report Inappropriate Comment

MEADSBAY 5/4/2010 5:19PM

Thank you, Linda! You continue to inspire so many of us. Report Inappropriate Comment

JERSEYGIRL24 5/4/2010 5:13PM

Annie is right, you are not average at all!!! Maybe you feel that you are not special even though you have had incredible success with SP, but I think you have to give yourself at least some credit. I have tried to differentiate between being lucky and being fortunate. I truly believe that luck is very blind and that if you have it (or don't), that it is pretty random. The classic example would be winning the lottery (unfortunately, I don't know what that feels like LOL). If you are fortunate, then you probably had a hand in making good things happen. I think you are fortunate if you beat out a lot of good people for a job, but you are not necessarily lucky. If you show up late for the interview and the interviewer is even later than you, that is luck. If the interviewer is there and doesn't care that you are late, that is fortunate. If you lose the out on the job because you were late, well, that is somewhere between unlucky and unfortunate. Sometimes it's hard to differentiate. My point is that you are very fortunate that SP has worked for you, but you are not lucky at all. You have definitely have worked to make this work. Please give yourself some credit!!! All that said, I agree that SP is an extraordinary program. I am trying so hard to get back on track, and I think I am succeeding. Report Inappropriate Comment

IONA72 5/4/2010 4:38PM

Thanks, this is what I need to hear, frequently. Had a few bad days last week eating way over my goals but this week I feel a lot more controlled. Report Inappropriate Comment

WALKINGANNIE 5/4/2010 4:25PM

You're definitely not average Linda! You've done a fantastic job. Thanks for the cheerleading! Report Inappropriate Comment

GOALIEGRANDMA3 5/4/2010 3:09PM

Thanks for the cheering. You are right, we can do it. Report Inappropriate Comment

CICI510 5/4/2010 3:02PM

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MSLZZY 5/4/2010 2:36PM

Right on! Have a great day! And with that positive attitude, you will! Report Inappropriate Comment

PAULAR03 5/4/2010 2:26PM

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CAPECODDOGFISH 5/4/2010 2:24PM

Yeah !!! From a fellow wallower Report Inappropriate Comment

...back on track with a small calorie deficit today!

Monday, May 03, 2010

It was quite the weekend! I barely managed to stay within my Spark Ranges - at least close enough!

Today I managed to get a small calorie differential!

WooHoo!!

  

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CICI510 5/4/2010 10:40AM

I'm curious about something. What is a good calorie deficit per day? 500? I've been trying to do research on it and am coming up empty and would love some advice. :) Report Inappropriate Comment

LIZZYP609 5/4/2010 7:08AM

Keep on Keeping on! Report Inappropriate Comment

LOPEYP 5/4/2010 6:44AM

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MONGO2TEN 5/4/2010 5:52AM

Keep it up, you can do it! ~Nancy Report Inappropriate Comment

MSLZZY 5/3/2010 10:57PM

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GRALLEN 5/3/2010 9:42PM

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JENIFIREHARP 5/3/2010 9:33PM

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LOOSEINGIT 5/3/2010 8:27PM

Keep on Sparking Report Inappropriate Comment

WATERMELLEN 5/3/2010 8:22PM

Good for you! Perfection not required, just persistence!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JENVIZ26 5/3/2010 8:21PM

Way to go!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DENNISBISHOP 5/3/2010 8:19PM

Nice way to get back on track!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Today was a "hungry" day...

Saturday, May 01, 2010

Today was a "hungry" day...

Life goes on. I did the best I could and maxed myself out on freggies!

At the end of the day I was over on carbs and fiber - not a bad day!!

Real hunger must be fed.

  

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TUDI4480 5/3/2010 12:37AM

Freggies?! What a great word combo. I am going to use that too. Report Inappropriate Comment

GRALLEN 5/2/2010 9:43PM

I have days like that too. I just can't seem to get enough to eat. Then there are days I can't get in enough water. Bizarre. Glad you conquered it with freggies. Report Inappropriate Comment

SLENDERELLA61 5/2/2010 3:56PM

Good job on handling that hunger. You are right. Real hunger should be fed. A few extra carbs and fiber occasionally is not a problem. Be proud. As usual, you did a great job! -Marsha Report Inappropriate Comment

RUSTBUCKET1 5/2/2010 12:36AM

Glad to see you stuck with the veggies. Great job on your weight loss. Report Inappropriate Comment

DAWNWATERWOMAN 5/1/2010 11:15PM

Good job on making the best of a "hungry" day. Love ya, Dawn Report Inappropriate Comment

MSLZZY 5/1/2010 11:06PM

Gotta love those freggies! You still had a pretty good day! Report Inappropriate Comment

JENIFIREHARP 5/1/2010 10:40PM

Happens to all of us, at least you reached for the healthy instead of the junk!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTY19 5/1/2010 8:39PM

You just keep on moving. You have conquored weight loss. Most people head for the junk - you head for the veggies. Way to go my friend. Hugs, Marty Comment edited on: 5/1/2010 8:45:00 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

CATHEITE 5/1/2010 8:16PM

Some days are like that. I totally understand. Everything balances out, and you are doing beautifully. Report Inappropriate Comment

MEADSBAY 5/1/2010 8:04PM

I totally agree with you, Linda. We need to respect our body's needs and be kind. Report Inappropriate Comment

PALESEPT 5/1/2010 7:41PM

Hi! I know how you feel. Sometimes there are those days where you are just "hungry". I get some days where I'm just not interested in any food at all... It seems to alternate back and forth. I guess it evens out! Report Inappropriate Comment

MESSENE 5/1/2010 7:40PM

I have been having this kind of days this past two weeks. Have a wonderful evening! Comment edited on: 5/1/2010 7:40:54 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

EMMABE1 5/1/2010 7:26PM

Ithappens but I find the carbs from "fregies" don't have the same effect as say the carbs from bread or such!! So the chances are its not going to be so much of a problem - I hope not anyway!! Report Inappropriate Comment

RISSASPIECES 5/1/2010 7:11PM

Hunger can be a real problem. ;-) Report Inappropriate Comment

A testimony for the Daily Calorie Differential Challenge

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Bless one of my co-leaders at By The Numbers, LOPEYP, for a very stimulating and satisfying challenge!
www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/team_mes
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Her Calorie Challenge was to stay in range for the first few weeks and now for the last few weeks she added using the SP Calorie Differential Chart - located in My Reports under your My Tools button.

If you use the Calorie Differential Over Time (MyTools/Reports) you can see at a glance where your trouble days were.

I brought up the differential chart for the months Nov-Apr and I can see clearly where I was struggling during the winter months!!

Pull up the Calorie Differential Over Time (you set the time frame) and it is a great visual for why you are losing or gaining that weight. No, this is not an exact science, but it really is working great for me so I can only hope it will work great for you too!

Make sure your Fitness Goals are up-to-date so your recommended calorie range will be correct.

If I can lose with only 3 lbs to go - just think what this challenge can do to help you on your journey to a slimmer, trimmer, healthier you!

It also helps for Weight Maintenance!

  

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MOMWANTSNOWAIST 5/6/2010 11:55PM

Hey Linda---I always check this chart when I need to see how I'm eating or if I got in enough exercise!---It's an INVALUABLE tool!! I also like the Calorie Differential Over Time b/c I can see --like you said --the troublesome months or days or weeks.---Betsy---Just LOVE this site!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

USARUNNERGIRL 4/30/2010 9:19AM

Wow that is a great tool that I didn't know about. I am going to check it out. Thank you for sharing. Report Inappropriate Comment

P31W247 4/28/2010 11:39AM

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TEENY_BIKINI 4/27/2010 10:32PM

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DAWNWATERWOMAN 4/26/2010 12:00AM

Awesome. I'll look into it. I've been using the chart lately myself. Love, Dawn Report Inappropriate Comment

MSLZZY 4/25/2010 8:18PM

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GRALLEN 4/25/2010 5:38PM

Wow, I had never looked at the reports. I've been slacking in entering my food. I need to start doing that again. Report Inappropriate Comment

WALKINGANNIE 4/25/2010 3:19PM

I like these reports too Linda and have found them helpful. Thanks for highlighting them as some of the features on SP are easy to miss because there's so much good stuff. Report Inappropriate Comment

SWEETYKINS012 4/25/2010 2:48PM

i have always looked at the reports ever since i first started using sparks. i always check my differential. Report Inappropriate Comment

ASTORRES1 4/25/2010 2:31PM

You are always a great mentor to me....thanks for sharing more knowledge. I appreciate you sharing it. amy Report Inappropriate Comment

MELSY82 4/25/2010 12:48PM

Thanks for sharing, I hadn't heard about this! Report Inappropriate Comment

JHADZHIA 4/25/2010 12:23PM

Sparks does have amazing tools for you to use if you wish. I don't think a lot of people use this site to its full potential. A lot of thought went into it. Its just wonderful!! I had seen this already, but didn't need it to know weekends are my bad. Thanks for letting us know! Report Inappropriate Comment

BETTYAHE 4/25/2010 11:55AM

Thanks for this great tip! Hugs, Betty Report Inappropriate Comment

BIKERNUT 4/25/2010 10:12AM

I love to look at the calorie differential, it gives me a lot of feedback Report Inappropriate Comment

... so I decided to go for it again!

Saturday, April 24, 2010

I have tiny veins. The people at the Blood Bank have been "playing games" with me this year.

I said to myself, "self, get a life!"

So I am going for the 117 again! I know I can do it.

Thanks to LOPEYP and her Calorie Differential Challenge - I have already lost 1 of them!

www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/team_mes
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BARNABABY1 4/25/2010 12:55PM

I'm so glad it's working for you!!! Keep up the hard work! Mary Ann Report Inappropriate Comment

CICI510 4/25/2010 11:32AM

I know you can do it!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MSLZZY 4/24/2010 11:42PM

Have a great weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

LOPEYP 4/24/2010 9:40PM

Hey Lin - Thanks for the shout out. Great work! Report Inappropriate Comment

USARUNNERGIRL 4/24/2010 8:31PM

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O2HAPPY 4/24/2010 7:42PM

wonderful, you are a true inspiration!!! Brenda Report Inappropriate Comment

CAROLFAITHWALKR 4/24/2010 6:53PM

You are still looking great. What a transformation! Report Inappropriate Comment

ONEKIDSMOM 4/24/2010 6:02PM

One thing I know... if you have decided to go for it... you'll get there! Report Inappropriate Comment

CATHEITE 4/24/2010 5:28PM

We all need goals, something to strive for. You've discovered what you want and I, for one, know you will get there. Report Inappropriate Comment

EMMABE1 4/24/2010 4:57PM

Why not - as long asyou feel comfortable in yourself!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SECONDCHANCE51 4/24/2010 4:28PM

Way to Go!!!! It all starts with the 1st. pound, and then the 2nd, 3rd, etc., etc. KEEP THINKING POSITIVE!!! I'M ROOTING FOR YOU HERE RIGHT NOW... and have faith that you can do it!!! Report Inappropriate Comment