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Spinning the Wheel vs. Spinning my WheelsSaturday, May 28, 2011
So today, as I have done for the past 97 days, I logged into SP and immediately went to my sparkpoints to spin the wheel and get my log in points. Wow!! 97 days consecutive days of being active on this site, at least checking in for a spin and usually more, more than 1000 sparkpoints earned this month..so..why do I feel like I am at least in the same place I was when I started this streak, if not even a bit behind where I was in terms of my weight? ![]()
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OMELYN
6/12/2011 8:34AM
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Yow, sister! I am so wrapped up in my own stuff, that I never read this til today.. wow. Hope at this late date you are in a better place. I get the anger... sort of "fine, if you're gonna put it on regardless, why not feed you pizza?" Hugs, sis... Lynn Report Inappropriate Comment |


ITS_MY_TURN_NOW
5/31/2011 2:04PM
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I have no words of wisdom but I can commiserate. I have battling my weight most of my life. I have recently tried a lower carb way of eating...South Beach Diet (it seems like as my body gets older it wants to store everything)... and I added some simple strength training (I am new at this!) because in theory, building muscle will help convince my body to burn it instead of store it. I am losing a little...but I don't know how long that will last! The 5% Challenge seems to help me stay on track but I still slip! Don't be so hard on yourself! Keep trying... you are worth the effort! Julee Report Inappropriate Comment |


MUSICMOMOF2
5/28/2011 3:26PM
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Tina - I'm sending you some huge hugs! I don know how you feel though. We've all been there at one point or another. I've pretty much been gaining and losing the same 5-10 pounds for the past year and a half. It is frustrating and some days I just want to throw in the towel and give up, but I keep plugging along with the exercise (of course, you know that!). Hang in there!
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DETERMINEDJANET
5/28/2011 1:07PM
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I totally hear you on this Tina. I've been "stuck" for way too long. I "spin the wheel" but feel like I am just "spinning my wheel" and going nowhere fast. To add injury to insult, my little guy has taken it upon himself the past two days to tell me how big I am. Nice huh? Last night it was because of how far out a chair was from the table I was sitting. This morning he came in putting his jeans on and said, "Are these yours or mine...they are big like yours." If only he knew how hurtful and cutting these words are to me. I just wanted to curl up and cry. The timing for the words is horrible as I've been really down on myself this week for "spinning my wheels." So I spiral into...go back to the gym or join Curves. I could go on the evenings they are at Taekwondo and then again on Saturday's. I think "join WW online." Hasn't worked before though. Why can't I make this all happen?! I am a busy person and I truly don't think I am just standing in front of the frig or pantry all day long. Okay...enough! Hugs to us both! Report Inappropriate Comment |


GIRLINMOTION
5/28/2011 9:20AM
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Tina, you may not be were you want to be (GPS system taking you in the wrong direction, lol life does get in the way for sure). But you have to remember, where might you be if you were not involved with Sparks and being conscious about what you are doing?
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NANCYE43
5/28/2011 7:59AM
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I know your disappointment and frustration - moving backwards is not where we want to go. I know that for myself trying to fight really stong urges doesn't necessarily work. I try to build snacks into my food plan because I know I am going to want them. I also must be very strict about what I allow into the house because if it is there I will eat it. I try healthier substitutions, like hot chocolate or low-fat milk with chocolate syrup for late-night treats. I don't know if any of this will help, but I want to encourage you to keep trying to find a solution. Report Inappropriate Comment |


I just finished recording the last of the food I ate last night at a birthday party. I exceeded my calories for the day by a couple of hundred. WOOHOO!!!!!
I have not lost my mind, lol. I am just thrilled, thrilled, thrilled, that despite what I said above, I had a good day yesterday (and the day before that, too, as a matter of fact). How can that be?
For me, it is simple. Everything I ate yesterday was eaten consciously. I did not graze mindlessly. I had a little of this and a little of that, and I know I ate more than I should have, but the amount of calories I eat is, at this juncture, less important to me than the fact that I am now back into the zone of consciousness. I don't love the fact that I exceeded my generous calorie count for the day, but I'll take conscious eating over what had been happening any time.
Have a Sparky day!


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KINSBAILE
5/16/2011 9:19AM
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That's awesome! Keep up the GOOD WORK!
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DIANESMILES
5/15/2011 11:36PM
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As WELL as you SHOULD be EXCITED !!! Hey as a SPIRITED UNDER DOG I a ALWAYS happy to read of a memember hitting a personal goal or something that makes them say "AHHHHHH I GOT IT !" This is clearly a I GOT IT moment !! You did extremely WELL !! That is something to be VERY PROUD OF !!!! Remember this is a LIFESTYLE change we are in,,, SP knows we are going to have days we are going to go over,,,,and we CELEBRATE those days,,,,of course we don't want them OFTEN, but occassionally they WILL HAPPEN. So thats the AH HA difference between SP and a DIET. On the DIET your PUNISHED If you go over,,made to feel as If you've done something WRONG !! BUT NOT on SP !!! We KNOW we are ALL going to do this. It's a LIFESTYLE change and in LIFE we are going to DO this. GLad you enjoyed the day. GOOOO SPIRITED UNDER DOGS !!!! Diane Report Inappropriate Comment |


OMELYN
5/15/2011 1:55PM
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The key words here being "conscious" and "in control". We deserve the right to "go over" as we see fit. It's the seeing fit that is the key. You may have had a bigger "ahh haa" than you even realize. Well done, my friend. Report Inappropriate Comment |


PICKIE98
5/15/2011 12:45PM
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I agree with coolauntbbw: you are in control, aware of what you ate,, I am proud of you!!
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GIRLINMOTION
5/15/2011 10:42AM
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MUSICMOMOF2
5/15/2011 7:47AM
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Awesome!! Have a great Sunday!!
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FRIER87
5/15/2011 7:13AM
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COOLAUNTBBW
5/15/2011 6:46AM
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That is a good way to look at it. I understand why you are excited, it's because you were in control the entire time. Well done.
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