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11/23/09 3:46 P

Hi and welcome to Spark People!

If you haven't already, you might want to check out our teams section. There are thousands of teams full of nice, friendly, inspiring and helpful people who would love to have you join them. There are teams for every age group, health issues, favorite TV shows, ethnic groups, hobbies, stress eating, specific exercise groups, and a chance to meet people from all over the world!

And if you’re looking for a team that has friendly people, offers motivation and challenges to help you reach your goals, then you want to check out Spark Power. teams.sparkpeople.com/sparkpower

Feel free to read some of the team’s daily chat sessions to see if it's one you'd like to join, and then get to know the members by posting often so they can get to know you and help you when you need it, and congratulate you when you lose weight.

You've probably already heard of all the other great things this wonderful site has to offer: trackers for your food, water, and exercise, plus tons of recipes, a world of articles on health, exercise, nutrition, motivation...but you can explore the site for yourself and see what you like about it!

Check out these links for more help and tips to get you started on your journey with Spark People:
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The Top 10 activities for new SparkPeople members: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_ar
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Don’t forget to check out these wonderful resources:
1. VIDEO: Intro to the Power of Your Start Page:
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2. VIDEO: How to Use SparkPeople's Nutrition Tracker:
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3. VIDEO: How to Use SparkPeople's Fitness Tracker:
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_artic
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If you have any questions and need help, don't hesitate to ask!

Lucky

Pounds lost: 18.0

0 5.6 11.2 16.8

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Posts: 178
11/20/09 11:28 P

Hi Rosetta and welcome to SparkPeople! Congratulations on making the decision to live a healthier life!

There are many great resources available on SP; one I recommend using on a daily basis is the Nutrition Tracker. You can ensure you are getting the proper nutrients as well as tracking your caloric intake and this is so important to any weight loss journey.

I also suggest joining a couple of teams. Your team members are there to provide congratulations when you are succeeding and motivation when you are feeling down!

I wish you all the best in achieving your goals and feel free to stop by my page if you ever have any questions or need some support!

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11/20/09 10:58 P

Rosetta. Losing the weight and exercising will help you get that energy you must need with three little ones to run after. You've come to the right place for info, support, & encouragement. There is so much on SP...you'll love it here.

Pounds lost: 84.0

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Posts: 187
11/20/09 9:09 P

Welcome to the site! I am a mom of 3 (4.5, almost 3 and almost 1). You totally can lose the weight, just keep at it! If you need an accountability partner, I am here for support :) I have been there....3 kids close in age makes it tough to get in quality "me" time. You are worth it and it will make everyone in your family appreciate a healthy lifestyle with you leading by example!

Brandi

current weight: 146.0

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11/20/09 9:06 P

Hi! My name is Rosetta. I am married with three children(3, 1 1/2 and 3 months). I am hoping to lose 51 pounds over the next year. I would like to have much more energy than I do now. I want to set a good example for my children, and be a healthy, happy mom!

Pounds lost: 4.0

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