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Why I Log on SparkPeople EVERY day!

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Friday, February 17, 2012

There are so many reasons I love SparkPeople, of course nothing is perfect, but I appreciate everything it provides for me. I thought I would list a few..

emoticonA food tracker. Bless the food tracker, such an easy way to see how many calories I get in a day.
emoticonWeight/Measurement tracker. I am horrible about keeping track of a notebook for too long, thank goodness I can’t lose the internet and all my progress.
emoticonFitness tracker. It’s not 100% accurate, but I can’t afford a heart monitor, so it works for me!
emoticonThe SparkPoints Wheel. I’m oddly obsessed with spinning that thing every day. And I get weirded out if I miss a day.
emoticonSparkTeams. I love to be able to group together with people who are doing the same things as me. Its very helpful.
emoticonArticles, Quizzes, Blogs. I’m like a sponge, I’m obsessed with getting as much knowledge as possible. And I love reading what other Sparkers are going through.
emoticonMy own page and blog. I don’t blog a lot, but having an outlet for whatever I need to get out is awesome. And all the feedback from SparkFriends is even better.

And specifically these people..
JENNAF0717 .. my best friend, she doesn’t Spark often but its nice seeing the picture of her from when she first joined and knowing that because of me she joined the health/fitness world and looks spectacular and is about to run a Half Marathon
THELILEA .. love how open she is about her love life in her blogs, I can relate so much to those blogs of hers
FITFOODIE806 .. I love seeing the progress she’s made with running, it gives me hope that I too will become a hardcore runner as well. And be a hot momma one day because she does it so well
OJIBWEEQUAY .. I just love her “What is Sexy??” blogs, very empowering
JOSIEISHEALTHY .. she writes blogs that I can really relate too in a lot of ways. Through any struggle she always has a positive attitude which is so important to me. And she is very supportive of other Sparkers which is awesome
IAMZBEE .. I’m obsessed with her food blogs, I love looking at everything she eats every day. I don’t know why, but it makes me want to take pics of my food to stay on track
JENN245 .. She is so motivational to me, she has come such a long way and reached her goal and it gives me so much motivation to reach mine
REDHEADEDVEGAN .. she’s a busy teacher and doesn’t blog much anymore, but she was one of the first Sparkies I became obsessed with their blogs and how cool she is!
BEKAHSAYS .. her body is muscular and curvy and I want to be just like that!
AZIUGA.. I feel like we’re on the same journey, enough said!
JENNSWIMS.. her blogs are hilarious mostly but if not, I feel like I’m on the journey with her through the ups and downs
FIT-WHIT .. even though she’s leaving the Spark blogs behind, she is so motivational and uplifting, I love her healthy wisdom
GOLOPTIOUS .. I’m obsessed with her Yoda stories, so entertaining and I wish I had a trainer that awesome!
SANDIEGOJOHN .. I love that he uplifts other Sparkers and his races inspire me to accomplish my own
TEENY_BIKINI .. HILARIOUS FREAKIN BLOGS
THESHELBSTER .. I love that she shares her life, struggles and triumphs so unabashedly. You go girl.
KNH771 .. her blogs are sometimes silly and fun and sometimes motivating, always interesting
KKINNEA .. her running inspires me and she’s very supportive of her fellow Sparkers which is awesome
SKINNYMISSKASEY .. through her blogs, I feel like I’m a part of her life through the good times and struggles, and I appreciate her letting everyone in like that
ACCT1908 .. she doesn’t blog as much, but I ALWAYS loved her blogs, well written and interesting
SAMPSONPKA .. the ladies man of SparkPeople! He is nothing but entertaining and charming and inspiring
KACYISWINNING .. I want her to succeed so badly and I know she will, she has lots of determination and a great attitude
BOOKWORM27S .. I love her recipes AND the success she’s had inspires me constantly
JGRIFF148 .. his blogs sometimes make me cry with how insightful and thoughtful they are plus he’s an amazing success story
SLIMKATIE .. wow! she doesn’t blog on here anymore, but runsforcookies.com she’s been through a lot and is quite a success story
HORNETWIFE .. she kicks butt on her workouts and is very supportive of her Sparkfriends
ANEWAMANDA .. she’s a badazz, seriously. I want her attitude and drive
JMERLAU .. I love his status updates, they make me want to be the best I can be, even when I’m feeling less than
MSKIZ69 .. her attitude is so positive all the time, and I love that
GIANTMICROBE .. her workout are insane and her blogs are very entertaining
SHRINKINGLULU .. hilarious cartoons, always makes me laugh out loud

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All my SparkFriends inspire me in different ways and I love making new ones, having the old ones around consistently, and seeing people who have disappeared reappear with open arms from everyone (I’ve done that before)! I just mentioned a few of the ones that really stick out for me, but I love every single one.
It’s a crazy, weird, awesome, fun, special, motivating, unique little world and I LOVE SPARKPEOPLE!
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CLIMBERS_ROCK 5/12/2013 12:52PM

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CHARTHESTAR 9/10/2012 6:20PM

    I agree the people on spark truly make it a fantastic place in which to belong!

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AMYISSUCCEEDING 4/11/2012 1:04AM

    Great Blog! I love it here too. So much love and support. I've learned to like myself better too.
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TEENY_BIKINI 4/10/2012 9:31PM

    You are such a sweetie. I love my spark friends. Great blog, gorgeous!!

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GOLOPTIOUS 3/2/2012 1:46PM

    Awww, thanks! I was just thinking that I have been slightly (okay, more than slightly) absent from SP lately and I miss it SO MUCH! Now this has given me the motivation I needed to get back on top of things!

You're a RockStar and I LOVE this blog!

P.S. I'm gonna be posting a new Yoda story this afternoon!

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JENNSWIMS 2/23/2012 6:33AM

    I love reading the same people you do! Thanks for the shout out... being in such excellent company is an honor!

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THELILEA 2/21/2012 6:21PM

    Can I just say, this is a FANTASTIC blog! I love it!! And, I audibly gasped when I saw my name on there. :D You are right, you and I have a TON in common, and I think this area of life (the interpersonal) is super influential to all areas of life and therefore important to share. I guess it's obvious that I feel that way. ;) I really appreciate knowing that you value my openness with that, especially since it's not always (or often) pretty, haha. :D
I really value your SP friendship!!

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BEFEARLESSNOW 2/21/2012 4:21PM

    I feel the same way. I can't live without the nutrition tracker. Keeps me in line!! emoticon

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OFFDREA 2/21/2012 1:24PM

    Awesome post!

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KKINNEA 2/21/2012 11:37AM

    The spinning wheel is my favorite too!! It's like a game show every day :)

Thanks to so much for your comment - I love cheering my fellow Sparkers on to be the best they can be! Let's keep on rocking 2012!

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AZIUGA 2/21/2012 10:49AM

    I missed your blog Friday, a great reminder I should log-in everyday too! :) You are totally my journey-twin. :) I am thankful for you and your understanding of where I am and what I am going through.

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TIFFY0906 2/20/2012 6:22PM

    Love this blog - I log in everyday too.

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KATETK 2/20/2012 4:52PM

    I log on daily too, and love this site! Amazing that it is free, I do try and buy things when I can to support it! :) You did a really nice summary of the reasons to log on daily, very nicely done! emoticon

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GOING-STRONG 2/20/2012 4:05PM

    I log on every day also... isn't it just wonderful that we have all these resources at our fingertips and it is FREEEEEE! Spark on!

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NEWMOM20121 2/20/2012 1:14PM

    Great blog. I feel the same way. Thanks emoticon

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AGENTMNA 2/20/2012 10:49AM

    Great blog!


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BANDITDAN 2/20/2012 8:27AM

    "Obsessed with spinning the wheel for some odd reason." +1

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THEIS58 2/20/2012 7:34AM

    Great reminder about spark friends and the power of community!

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RITAROSE 2/20/2012 6:51AM

  YOu reminded me of all of the spark friends who have helped me along the way!
I loved your blog! THX!

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SBNORMAL 2/20/2012 4:46AM

  I like a lot of the same things about Sparkpeople!! Happy Running.

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DONNI1891 2/20/2012 1:25AM

    That was such a great blog!! I pretty new to the site but so far have really liked it. I am going to friend you and am hoping that you will do the same. Finding those special people who will support and encourage would be a great thing. Hoping that one day I will be able to help out others when they really need it. emoticon

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BABBINA 2/19/2012 11:53PM

    Wow think u said it perfectly for many of us Sparkers! Friending you, hopeu add me as well. Spark on! emoticon

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GAUNTTRUE1 2/19/2012 11:12PM

  WOW!! My feelings as well.

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DELGADITA69 2/19/2012 9:24PM

    Awesome!!!! I have to read some of those blogs myself as they inspire me as well.

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AALIYANA01 2/19/2012 8:48PM

    AWESOME

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JULIA1154 2/19/2012 6:48PM

  You said it!

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KARMA70 2/19/2012 5:22PM

    Awesome! emoticon

Thanks for reminding me of all the things I love about Sparkpeople! You're right, it's not just about calorie counters etc, most importantly it's about the wonderful supportive people who we cheer for and cheer for us.

I giggled when you mentioned your obsession with the spark wheel. Even when I'm really busy it's a rare day I don't log in just to spin! :)

PS I meant to thank you awhile back for your suggestions to combat shin splints. Better late than never right?

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GIANTMICROBE 2/19/2012 4:44PM

    Aren't you just the sweetest thing ever!!!!! emoticon

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    Great blog. emoticon emoticon emoticon

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PZNIVYCYCLING 2/19/2012 3:47PM

    Spark keeps us on track, and I go waaaaay wrong if I go too many days without logging in.

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ANDBEYOND 2/19/2012 2:23PM

    and more!

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MOMMY445 2/19/2012 1:22PM

    i also love sparkpeople! congrats on having the popular blog post! you can do this! you are worth it!

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SOCDIRECTOR 2/19/2012 12:40PM

    Great inspiration...
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NUMD97 2/19/2012 12:31PM

    Great post. Keeping on coming back to SP daily, especially for myself, is the only way to keep this problem in check, until I get to the root cause, and lick it once and for all.

Thanks for posting, and all the best as you continue on your journey to better health,

Nu

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SHELLYKOCH1 2/19/2012 11:33AM

    Thanks for reminding us why and what keeps us here on SP.

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KIPPER15 2/19/2012 10:41AM

    emoticon I am addicted to the spark wheel too. emoticon

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KACYISWINNING 2/19/2012 9:37AM

    I love Spark too and this blog is awesome!!! You pretty much have listed every reason I love this site as well. Thank you sooo much for being a great Sparkfriend, I honestly don't know where I would be w/o you. I kinda need you more than you know... emoticon
I love looking at your before pics and seeing where you are now because you've really come a long way and that lets me know that I can do it too! You're encouragement and advice means the world to me plus I really respect how real and honest you are in your blogs. emoticon .

Stay Fantastic and thanks for this blog !!!! emoticon emoticon

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MAESTRAPLANK1 2/19/2012 9:03AM

    emoticon These are the reasons I log in daily! Thanks for reminding me! emoticon

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MANILUS 2/19/2012 7:52AM

    I came to SparkPeople for the motivation, other people's blogs keep the motivation going. Congrats on popular blog, all the best!!!

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WISLNDR 2/19/2012 7:14AM

    Congratulations on Popular Blog Post! I enjoyed reading it very much!!

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SHOOPETTE 2/19/2012 3:00AM

    we log on for the same reasons :)

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TWUJEW 2/19/2012 1:31AM

    What keeps you logging in (and especially WHO keeps you logging in) are huuuuuuuuuuge motivators. Keep it up!

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SHAMROCKY2K 2/19/2012 1:07AM

    I can relate! Thanks for the upbeat reminder!
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