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Thoughts for OK tornadoes

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:19:55 EST

This tornado is really horrendous.. my thoughts and prayers are with those in OK and with the families that have been affected by it.

I live where there are tornadoes but luckily I was able to witness one first hand and the only thing damaged were the trees in the pathway but one to be 2miles wide is something else and massive! I can not even imagine what OK is going through now in search of these missing children.

Hope those living in the storms pathway are safe and...

Do you self tan?

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:09:31 EST

I'm wondering if anyone self tans or gets spray tans, I know when you have a tan you look slimmer and you feel good about yourself, but I want to do it in a safe way and so sick of turning orange hahaha

Burning off the birthday cake!

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:55:55 EST

107 So today is my birthday and boy did I splurge! but it's ok I did Zumba on the Wii for 46min. and burned 418 calories..that's about 1 piece of cake hahaha. It was a good day and I felt much better after exercising *crosses fingers* hope I didn't slap on any extra lbs. after today! 410

Coach Spark Team

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:41:29 EST

How can I get off a Coach Spark Team? I overlooked the fact there is a fee. I do not wish to pay for this.

bad week

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:02:05 EST

I have company this week and my eating and excercise has went to heck. I havent even been doing my food log. Oh well I guess I can always start again when they leave. I was doing so well too. grrr. ok im done complaining now. lol

Help with groups

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:09:42 EST

I cant seem to log into or join a group. I end up on a page with something about pinterest and Facebook on it and I cant move on from there. Any suggestions?

Your Current Weather

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:53:35 EST

It's HOT and humid severe weather watch till 8 pm. Michigan
Time to bike ride to the gym

"Lose weight then leave 'em"

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:29:13 EST

Does anyone actually believe that this concept exists? Do people lose weight with the intention of leaving their spouse afterwards?

What say you?

Not ready for Summer

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:27:37 EST

I still need a grill. For some reason I'm having a problem picking one out. There are some many choices, side burners, rotisseries, trash storage and 3 and 4 burners. I can keep going. I am one of those people that I need to totally feel awesome about the purchase I am making. Car buying is a nightmare for me. Anyway I love to grill my vegetables and not having the grill has rained on my dinner parade for the past several months (see what I mean). Most folks would have gone right out and purc...

The Biggest Political Thread EVER!!!!

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:10:30 EST

Ok, j/k....

So, is your hometown NHL team in the play-offs!?

Let's go PENS!!!!
Series 2-1 over the Ottawa Senators

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Where is my Spark Coach?

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:54:51 EST

I'm confused because I received a 3 month trial of Spark Coach and was getting email messages, etc. almost every day but haven't received anything in a while. I don't remember having to log in to a different section of Sparkpeople and I don't think the 3 months is up. Where do I go to find Spark Coach? Thanks.

Looking for buddies

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:13:09 EST

Hey everyone. I'm just getting back into spark and I'm finding it really motivating to make sure I use this site as much as possible, but I don't have many friends on here. It'd be great to make some new friends and continue this journey together. Seeing others achieve and work towards their goals is really motivating for me.

My name is Sarah and I'm 24, live in the UK and am aiming to lose 40-50lbs. I want to get healthier and get back into fitness to the point that I'll be able t...

Dog vs Cat people and your personality

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:38:01 EST

Are you more of a cat person or a dog person?

Me, I am more of a dog person, but I love animals all the same

Do you believe that there is truth behind your personality by leaning more towards one animal over the other?
Like for example:
Dog people: likely to be extroverts, more likely to call animal control over stray cats
Cat people: likely to be introverts, more likely to rescue the kittens

Dog people:more likely to use a pop song as a ringt...

What are you holding onto that you need to let go?

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:02:22 EST

1. GRUDGES: I held an awful grudge against my brother because he left his wife & son for someone else I was sick about it for 5 years. I have no children & I did not want Mitchell to grow up in a single parent home. I finally released my anger & went to him & told him I forgive him,& that I have peace within my self now, He ask me how I found it I told him through Christ that he forgave us. We hugged each other & cried.
2.IDLE: I would come home from work & sit at the computer for hour's...

Weight loss

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:06:14 EST

I am trying my best to lose 10 more pounds, seems like my weight is stuck and refuses to move any lower than what I am now. How much weight do you want to lose?I have lost 25 pounds in the past but not as easy loseing the last 10 pounds! 192

Planting

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:14:35 EST

Have you finished planting you flower pots?

Plant a Tree

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:03:49 EST

I love the outdoors whether it's hiking, camping, swimming, or out walking the dog. A few years ago instead of sweeping up the seeds from the maple trees and throwing them away I put some in small plastic bags and take them along while out walking the dog. I tossed them along the way where I would like to see maple trees growing and now there are many growing. I also planted 22 trees last fall and could only find 9 of them. It's best to wait until the trees are about 3 feet tall before ...

How old would you be if you did not know?

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:20:26 EST

Let me see there are days I would be 35,but then when I am aching I would be 100. I am 62 & I do not feel like some people do at 62. ( I know people my age that act 62 or older,not because of illness but they do nothing to make there life constructive. ) My attitude makes me feel younger a lot of days,when I walk with my ear buds & I am listening to Madonna or Michael Jackson I let my mind wonder back & I feel so young.
Judy

ACS Relay for Life

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:05:21 EST

I attended an event Saturday. I was going to donate $50 at the intake desk if I could get a receipt. I wasn't given an answer so I thought I walk around and check out which groups display caught my attention. last year it was the signs one which said, "Who says quitters never win" they got my $20. Any way I came across posters with peoples pictures and what kind of cancer they died from ,. The Soul Steppers got my $t50 donation and I was given a receipt and should have gotten a T shirt....

What kind of body shape do you have?

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:18:11 EST

I...am bottom heavy. I mean, I know I have a large backside and wide hips and thick thighs. It's the body shape that attracted my kids' father (and former boyfriends when I was in high school...I've been with my kids' father since I was 20). I mean, I always kind of knew that since puberty hit. However, yesterday, looking at myself in the mirror in one of the older bathrooms at the art gallery, it REALLY struck me how much like a pear I really look. My measurements are currently 43-39.5-54......

8 emails a day?

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:51:48 EST

does anyone actually get 8 emails a day that you can get points for? i get lots of emails, but not all offer the points option...

What in the HECK were we thinking!?

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:39:24 EST

I wore a mullet in the early 80's
I did recreational "mood enhancers" in the late 70's and early 80's
I use to wear jazz shoes with pleated tweed pants
My favorite club sport coat was ELEcTRIC BLUE in the 80's
I use to wear TUBE socks and sometimes I'd wear multiple ones of different sizes to add to the stripe count!
I remember telling folks that DuranDuran was the best band of all time.
I was the first person I knew who had those hair line cuts on the side of my...

Good Morning

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:09:29 EST

Just wanted to say good morning to my spark family 67

Is it possible to have a good body after obesity?

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:58:28 EST

I am a 24 year old guy and i was very overweight at 324 i managed to lose weight and i now weigh 205 pounds i wanna keep losing weight and build some muscle. When i look in the mirror i don't think it's possible to ever have a good body again and i lose hope i really don't want my effort to be wasted.

Addicted to spark?

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:52:01 EST

I have had to reduce my time I spend sparking during the day, (not tracking just the community and points aspect) because my fiancé believes it is more important to me than she is. This is becoming a very frustrating matter because I only spent probably a total of 30 to 35 minutes on spark a day. I have finally found a community with people with the same drive as I do and now I can't be a part of it. She doesn't understand because she was never obese like I was. Idk. I just had to get. Is any...

Apple Cider Vinegar Diet?

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:38:42 EST

Has anyone heard of this before/tried it? I have been told 1-3 tsp of apple cider vinegar before each meal helps you to shed pounds by crazy amounts. Has anyone had any experience with this or proof that it's credible or not? Apple Cider Vinegar is gross to shot, but if it helps with weight loss? I dunno, it just sounds too good to be true.

Reasons Why You Love the Gym?

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:34:46 EST

... Yes, I may be asking for personal motivational reasons. 20

question about making a grouping

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:25:18 EST

is there a way to create a grouping by using your favorites, so you dont have to go looking them up again?

The Spark Solution Book 4 Nook

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:03:20 EST

I am a struggling single parent of 3 and I am wondering if there is anyone that has the new book for Nook that they would be willing to share with me. I need all the help I can get.. Thanks.

PS: I would like to include the sparkpeople cookbook in here too..

week 3 old bad habbits appearing !

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:21:59 EST

WEEK 3 , not hitting my calories or protein , back to missing early breakfast and mid morning snack. just had breakfast its 12:20....... hope this does not ruin my next weigh in. 1200 calories is so much to eat , constantly feeling like im forcing in food. - feeling not hungry !

Don't Assume

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:29:43 EST

What I really hate is when others make assumptions about myself! I then find myself in awkward moments and they can be really defeating. I think we really need to think before we insert foot in mouth. These were my biggies!

When I was at my heaviest weight I had a few women ask me when my baby was due! My response "Oh that's just left over baby fat"! Ah what was I suppose to say?

Then I was picking up my daughter from afterschool and they asked if I was the grandma....

locked up in school? dangerous!!!!!

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:27:20 EST

My son came home yesterday telling me how the Principal was all pi$$ed off because he heard the Seniors were going to stage a walk out (see they are in the process of building a new school and they usually have graduation outside on the football field but can't this year cause it's all torn up).
The Seniors still want to graduate outside somewhere and proposed a place and they said no to it, so they were going to protest. Well my son said the Principal came on the speaker and said how ma...

How did you set your goal weight?

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:55:35 EST

Since I didn't believe I would really lose weight and keep it off, I set my original goal weight pretty high and have lowered it by 5 pound increments over the years. It made me wonder how others set their goal weights.

Spark Solution substitute for high protein lunch

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:45:56 EST

Supposed to have the Meatball Pita today but will be in car travelling to funeral for a few hours over lunchtime. Best substitute? Of course it's a very high protein lunch meal, more than all from last week. Breakfast is the biscuits and gravy (homemade of course) which I don't have time to make due to leaving soon for funeral. Have higher protein breakfast, and bring a sandwich? Some days I guess you've just got to do what you need to and make do.

Ergonomic desk chair suggestions?

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:25:13 EST

Hi Everyone,
I sit on and off throughout my day, and the bulk of my work takes place sitting in my desk chair. It's not giving me the support I need and my knees are hurting. Does anyone have a recommendation for a solid-support, ergonomic desk chair that's not off the charts in terms of price? I'd be VERY grateful!!!

- Jen 381

Abercrombie not a size 10 or lower don't shop here

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:49:30 EST

Can you imagine a CEO saying that not everyone should be wearing your clothing and that they won't carry sizes more then a 10 or size large? In this day and age I can't believe there is such a stigma against plus sizes.
They wonder why girls and boys have eating disorders with stuff like that said all these models that you see are all airbrushed yes even Victoria's Secret models.
The CEO doesn't apologize for his comments, there was a huge uproar with Kirstie Alley this week over t...

New to Spark People :)

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:38:31 EST

Hi I am new to spark people and not sure how it works :) I would like to meet new people.

Thank you, Hope to talk with you soon

Bifocal Contacts

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:35:51 EST

I found out this week that I may have to have bifocals in the next couple of years. I was really upset, because I love my contacts far more than my glasses. i saw they have bifocal contacts available now. Does anyone use them? How did they work out for you?

Do you know any "Archie Bunker" types?

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:58:59 EST

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fqCS7Y_kME
The link is only to illustrate this type of character and not necessarily the content of what he's saying.
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Could You Handle SMELLING Food all Day ???

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:04:09 EST

A San Francisco bacon restaurant -- called Bacon Bacon -- must shut its doors after neighbors' complaints about the smell of bacon revealed a fatal permitting issue, according to the San Francisco Examiner. Bacon Bacon, owner "failed" to negotiate with neighbors who took offense to the pork restaurant's smell. Neighbors claimed that the "aroma" was overpowering and that grease was illegally disposed of in the sewers. Neighbors even offered to buy the restaurant owner a new air filter -- ...

Diabetes and depression

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:09:25 EST

I don't know where to write on these message boards so here I am,
63, lots of health problems, practically again a Parent to 4, financial problems, I quite smoling 6 months ago, which noone cares about except to be able to harrass me about it. all my docs seem to think all of my problems, even a runny nose are due to being "OBESE", not overweight, but "OBESE". Can't stand that word any more.Just received word that my colesterol is great, liver, kidneys, heart are all fine, but that I NOW...

Always stick with your gut feeling/funny

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:38:36 EST

So had to go to the hockey rink yesterday son was being evaluated for summer hockey, well it was 83 out yesterday usually warmer in the rink so you never know how to dress for it.
I was going to wear jeans and a sweatshirt , but my hubby said well why don't you wear your new Capri's an so yes I was easily talked into it , still wore the sweatshirt.
Okay we're right near the rink when all of a sudden I got an itch WELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I realized another reason why I w...

eating question

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:41:27 EST

hi
i was wondering if i can eat whatever i want in condition that i don't exceed my daily calories intake and go over them?

what food or foods is your weakness?

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:35:40 EST

My weakness is macaroni & cheese,potatoes & breads. I have a hard time when wanting more to stop .I love carb's they love my lips & stays on my hips!!!!!!
Judy

Loss of Streaks Due to Spark Technical Problems

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:28:43 EST

I tried logging on to Spark several times on Wednesday. Each time, I got a message saying that the site was having technical problems and to check back later. I kept trying until around 11pm CDT, at which point I was shutting down my computer for the night. This morning, I was able to log on without any problem. Except there is a problem.

Once again, technical difficulties at Spark have messed up my Spark Streaks. I had a really good log-in streak going a few months back. I w...

Slow eater or a Fast eater?

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:58:24 EST

I am just curious on how everyone eats.. I also wonder if how you eat has a real impact about weight gain or loss?

I happen to be a very fast eater only because of my work schedule in the past of training 60 head of horses, and because of my ex... if I didn't get my portion there would be nothing left, so I felt I had to force myself to get things.. I am trying to train myself to eat slower but its hard.. .any suggestions would be WONDERFUL!!

Now after being re-married, ...

Any Paleo/Primal/LowCarb eaters here?

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:37:47 EST

I recently started following a Primal way of eating. I'm still tracking my calories to make sure that I am staying within my recommended SP range, but I'm also tracking my micronutrients to make sure that I have the right carb/fat/protein ratio. Pretty much without trying I hit that every day. The problem? For the past nearly three weeks my weight hasn't gone down, it's actually even fluctuated UP a couple of times, but not down at all. I feel great, my IBS is under control and I no longer ha...

SP Mobile app

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:18:59 EST

Has anyone experienced difficulty with their mobile app since the SP site was down last night? I have had my mobile app for 3+ years, now I can't sign on and it's telling me the app is $3.99 to repurchase?

Nail Polish: How important is it to you?

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:28:28 EST

My gf is a NUT about nail polish, she always has them painted and when they do chip the polish comes off and a new coat is applied.

She calls herself a "Girly-Girl" and says chipped nail polish just doesn't appeal to anyone.

My opinion is that it doesn't matter if someone has painted nails or not and if they do it doesn't matter to me if they're chipped.

Priorities: Are you LAST on your list?

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:17:11 EST

My children come first, even if it means that I have to make bad food choices for myself.
My spouse comes next even if it means I have to make bad food choices for myself.
My parents/siblings are next even if it means I have to make bad food choices for myself.
My close friends are next on the list even if means I have to make bad food choices for myself.
My Job is more of a priority than myself even if it means I have to make bad food choices for myself.

Does t...

Progress!

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:36:27 EST

I rejoined Spark a few weeks ago after not checking in for about a year. I put on 8 pounds in the interim -- and since coming back I have lost 2.5! I knew that would happen. I'm not even tracking everything in detail. At this point just checking in once a week keeps me mindful enough through the rest of the week about my activity and what I'm eating to help me stay on course. :-)

By the way, I feel like I should say that it wasn't always like this for me. For a long time using the ...

may 17th Happy Birthday to me . ( 50th ) ouch !!!!

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:28:46 EST

I guess I am half way there 211
Watching The nutty professor tonight , Jerry Lewis 1963 , should be funny Then .
Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds 1963.
Scary ! lol blasts from the past !

How to stop a craveing

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:34:17 EST

I have stuck to my diet all day and then suddenly cupcake or candy sounds to delicious to pass up. Help! 303

BLOATING

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:06:33 EST

Who suffers from bloating all the time/everyday? Any remedies outside of the typical ones?

What is your number one goal?

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:33:58 EST

I have several,but the one goal I want to reach is at the end of every day that I was consistent in my fitness & nutrition ( Whoops that is 2 goals )
Judy

Tendonitis :(

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:14:18 EST

I have a heavy lifting job, was weight lifting, and crocheting until my tendonitis came back with a vengeance. I am on a 2 week leave from work because I can't lift over 10 lbs right now and figured it would be a great time to focus on my health. I am wondering if anyone has had this happen before and what has helped you as far as it feeling better and not acting up?

I have decided to run while I can't lift. I have some stretches that I do every day too, and a big ice pack I put o...

Exercise is a MUST not a SHOULD

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:23:46 EST

The word SHOULD should be BANNED. 211

and I MUST exercise, so,

exercise is a MUST, not a SHOULD.

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Has anyone read this book?

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:20:30 EST

www.amazon.ca/gp/product/ref=pe_1958
40_29776670_pe_button/?ASIN=0062075861

Clean Gut

Just wondering about your opinion.

What do you think of Abercrombie & Fitch's policy?

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:31:48 EST

So I read that the CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch made a comment about why they don't carry or sell X large or plus sized clothing, here's what he said:

"In every school there are the cool and popular kids, and then there are the not-so-cool kids," he told [Salon]. "Candidly, we go after the cool kids. We go after the attractive all-American kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends. A lot of people don't belong [in our clothes], and they can't belong. Are we exclusionary? Absolut...

What is the change your looking most forward to?

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:42:59 EST

I know overall I want my whole body to change but mostly my legs, arms and chest I wouldn't mind going down a few bra sizes lol. I know that people look at different parts of their bodies more then others because they really want to change it, what is yours?

What was holding you back?

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:16:49 EST

What was the reason you didn't take losing weight more seriously before you started?

I know I can account mine to fear of failing, but determined it's worth trying and failing then never trying and completely regretting it later.

Now I'm serious and I really hope to see this through!

i was really active today, what'd you do?

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:28:25 EST

i walked 4 miles, hooped for 30 minutes and qi gong-ed for 15 minutes. WOOHOO!

No progress

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:36:52 EST

Ok so almost a month since I was going to be on the road to lose weight. Well the update is that I am still at the same weight. Although I did join a gym and have been working out I started eating bad again :(. I am not proud of it and I am absolutely not happy with how I am acting so I definitely need to change. Ugh so here we go again, to start all over! I will give it my all cause after I binge I always say I wont do it again, and worst of all my boyfriend is the one who said that. Anyways...

Calorie Tracker

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:57:01 EST

Has anybody ever tried Shape: Best-Ever Hollywood Workout? I've been trying to figure out how many calories I'm burning but the internet and the stupid DVD won't tell me. Has anyone tried it yet?

Is this for REAL!?

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:56:50 EST

"General, fun discussion about a variety of topics."

I found this at the top of the SparkCafe' page (a serious place for weightloss discussion).

How Many Sparkteams Are You On?

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:33:50 EST

Hi all,
So how did you choose your Sparkteam(s)? Do you have a limit? Do you have a favorite?
I have to limit myself to 5 teams or it's harder for me to participate with them. My favorite is definitely "JWs On the Narrow Path" because we have the same lifestyle and goals. I no longer need to lose 100lbs (yay!), so I'll probably leave "30 Somethings w/ 100+ Lbs to Lose."
Any suggestions?
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Downloadable nutritional information?

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:21:20 EST

Can any of the Sparkpeople nutritional data (calories, fat, carbs, etc.) be downloaded to an Excel format? If not, does anyone know of a web source this can be done from? There used to be a link at the USDA site that would allow you to do this but I don't see it any more.

Thanks in advance... Bob

Haters gonna hate :/

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:51:39 EST

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A good Buddy needed :)

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:51:07 EST

I would like a buddy that can talk every day to maybe stay more motivated. (via e mail) would love some1 is trying to lose 50-100lbs. also a person that is trying to declutter their home.
i have pcos and depression issue so that would be a plus for a buddy to talk about :)
if interested please contact me :) hope to hear from sopme1 soon 223

The Plateau has been broken!

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:35:34 EST

Yay! I've been at 150-151 for the last month. I have stuck to my food plan, exercised faithfully and finally, this morning ....149.5! I know, it's only .5 but it feels GOOD!

Boobs of a teenager

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:20:21 EST

Hi, I'm going to be 41 this October but my boobs are still a 36A, the same size they were when I was 15! Even bra salesgirls laugh at me because I have the boobs of a teen!

My friends also make fun of me becoz I'm so less endowed than them.

Don't get me wrong, I like my boobs the way they are, and breast augmentation is out of the question. The only part of my body I don't like is my tummy! And for that I'll be doing lots of cardio, but not yet, becoz I still suffer from...

What's the most fun thing you do for exercise?

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:40:08 EST

I'm sure you guys know what I mean by "exercise that doesn't feel like exercise because it's so fun" - what do you do for this? I'm a bit slow on the uptake but I have totally only just realised that Beyonce's "Let's Move" is actually a workout! I don't have much time to workout today so I danced along with the video, then did 50 squats, then danced along once more and I can really feel the benefit, it must've only taken me 15 minutes maximum. Usually I'd like to spend more time exercising bu...

Weight Loss

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:40:05 EST

Hi! Loseing weight is a challenge but if we strive for a goal each day , we can achieve our goal! How much weight do you want to lose? I want to lose 10 more pounds. I have lost 25 pounds so far.Its very difficult but I wont give up! 381

Fixing my boobs?!

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:02:20 EST

I'm a 20 year old girl (obviously!) and am not massively overweight - I am aiming to lose around 30 pounds at absolute maximum. I have always been a similar size, no fluctuations in weight other than maybe 5kg either side? So this problem shouldn't be because of weight loss.

So the problem? My boobs seem to just...sag? And I am absolutely MORTIFIED.

I don't want to sound superficial or shallow, but it really gets to me and it makes my confidence go right down the drain....

What is your WOW moment!!!

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:20:37 EST

My WOW moment is when I complete a fitness activity. Especially when I am in a slump, or my day is so hectic, but I go & do it. Example I thought I would have never walked 4 miles this evening because of the kind of day I had at work & with a family member ( & no not my husband ) that was trying to give me a guilt trip.
Judy

How Do You Handle Frustration ???

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:33:54 EST

Being unable to control things is just part of life...
But there are times when you feel like pulling your hair out.

HOW DO YOU HANDLE FRUSTRATION 38

Wondering if Angelina Jolie will still be hot

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:22:16 EST

I applaud Angelina Jolie for revealing that she had a preventive double mastectomy.
I'm not sure everyone should go through such a procedure, but it seems that she had very valid reasons. I just wonder (and hope) that men will still consider her one of the hottest Hollywood celebrities.

DO YOU THINK PEOPLE WILL STILL CONTINUE TO SEE HER AS ONE OF HOLLYWOOD'S SEXIEST CELEBRITIES ???

read more
vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/14/
18240043-angelin...

Arowana Lovers!!! A NEW SparkTeam!!!! Please join!

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:17:15 EST

www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/team_mes
sageboard_thread.asp?board=0x60008x530
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Hi, please join my new SparkTeam!

I'm getting lonely there, all by myself!

When did you hit a plateau?

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:58:52 EST

If you have ever hit a plateau, would you share when it happened, how long it lasted, and how you broke it? I keep hearing that everyone hits them. So far, six and a half weeks in, I haven't. Is that odd? Or is it just too early for me to hit one? Is it possible to not hit one?

wow just asked a question was all

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:13:41 EST

Why would my post be removed. All I asked if anyone seen the spam last night on here that looked like porn sites but unsure. I was shocked to see it is all and was curious if anyone else saw it.

HELP PLEASE... anybody!

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:08:14 EST

Literally, I have spent the past YEAR trying to lose 20 pounds. I've done EVERYTHING, eating almost nothing.... eating a LOT... eating only fruits, veggies and a little protein... I always eat CLEAN, not processed foods.... and NOTHING. I lose 10 pounds, and without changing my eating, it comes right back on! So I change to another technique.... I'll lose 5 or 10, and it comes right back on! I don't get it! It seems like when I eat MORE, that's when it comes OFF... then without changing...

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:03:18 EST

I just got off the phone with my Student Advisor, who is worried about because of my lack of progress, especially in one of my two classes. We talked for a very long time. One of the things we discussed is the possibility of me suffering with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as "the winter blues." I have never noticed it before, but this year has been pretty hard on me. When I would think about school, I would clam up entirely. I had to bribe myself (with chocolate) to sit d...

Coffee

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:16:33 EST

Good Morning, I start my day with a cup of coffee each morning. I am curious! What are the health benefits of coffee? Who else starts the day off with a morning cup of coffee? 252

how to count Oil

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:11:36 EST

how do u count the oils u cook food in? TIA

woohoo!

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:52:48 EST

6 lbs away from before both kids weight...woohoo!

Would You EAT Insects ????

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:23:01 EST

PACKED WITH PROTEIN, FULL OF FIBER
Scientists who have studied the nutritional value of edible insects have found that red ants, small grasshoppers and some water beetles pack (gram-per-gram or ounce-per-ounce) enough protein to rank with lean ground beef while having less fat per gram.
Bored with bran as a source of fiber in your diet? Edible insects can oblige, and they also contain useful minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorous, selenium and zinc.
WHICH TO CHOOSE?
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Pear-shaped Jeans?

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:42:58 EST

LB changed their jeans again!!! Nothing fits right.

I'm a super-curvy pear shape - 44" waist, 56" hips - and have trouble finding jeans that not only cover my butt but don't gap in the back. I used to wear their blue circle Right Fit back in the day, and their T3s were fabulous and looked *awesome* on me, but they've changed to a new style that doesn't fit right. The legs are way too tight. Pear shapes tend to have heavy thighs and calves, so I don't get it. I'm so annoyed right no...

How Many Calories Do You Set To Burn A Week?

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:42:46 EST

I have 650 calories as a goal set to burn per week. I feel like this may not be enough. What is your goal.

Turkey or chicken?

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:37:10 EST

Hey guys, I heard that turkey is healthier than chicken and I recently started shopping in a different store which seems to be much cheaper than where I was previously buying my groceries, and there's hardly any difference in price between the 2 meats. I just wondered which you guys prefer? Is turkey really that much healthier? I have to say I can't really taste a difference between the two when I cook them in my meals.

Any feedback greatly appreciated, thanks! 41

My Weekend and Plan For Today

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:15:59 EST

Had a difficult weekend. It was my grandson's birthday. I take care of him, so the cake preparation and frosting was my job. My son's birthday is next week and it was Mother's Day on top of all that! So I did have cake, in fact I had three small pieces with my son and two grandsons, and I had some more with another group of well wishers. On Sunday I had one more piece. Granted they were all smaller pieces but I still over did it in my intake. I had some protein ( again I overdid it - a ...

Ticker only showing kg vs lbs

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:51:20 EST

Hello,

I just started today and entered all my information in pounds. When I look at my ticker, it is showing in KG. Any idea why? Seems I can't change it.

Thanks,

Cut the grass

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:34:23 EST

To burn calories and get a great work out . Cut the grass! Burns up a lot of sugar. Lowers the blood pressure and also the blood sugar.I help my husband cut the grass at our home and it sure does help with weight loss etc.Terrific excerise! 306

Pepsi Next

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:30:37 EST

Has any spark member tried Pepsi Next? If so, what do you think of the taste? 30 Its less sugar but sweeter than diet pepsi!

What would be the title of your own Life's Novel

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:30:35 EST

My title would be: Survivor in the Pit of Darkness My story would end with me being a survivor of all the obstacles I survived as a child.My mother was my greatest light of hope through it all.I clung to her light of hope & my flame became bigger to escape that pit of darkness.Now nothing can blow out my flame not even the past winds of time that try to slither in the corridors of my mind at times.
Judy

diet soda

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:55:36 EST

I sometimes drink diet pepsi. Diet soda has aspartame is that a better choice than regular soda, health wise? 91 With 0 calories , not sure about the artificial sweetner in diet soda.What do the members think?

weight loss clinic?

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:57:23 EST

Has anyone had any experience going to a professional weight loss clinic? I'm looking at one near where I live. It costs a lot of money but I am not having any luck losing weight by diet and exercise. This particular weight loss clinic does testing on you every week. They monitor you by doing EKGs, blood work, and all the normal things they do when you get a physical. Every week it is required to go to some sort of class where you learn about nutrition and why you gain weight and things ...

weight loss supplements

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:41:04 EST

What are your thoughts on weight loss supplements? Like hydroxycut or even more natural types like the green tea/coffee pills and stuff like that? Are they worth it? Do they help? are the worthless? Just wondering if there was something I can do to give me that extra push with energy and all that. An extra edge if you will. Or just I toss those thoughts aside???!!

The Spark Solution

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:28:00 EST

Yesterday was the first day for me starting the Spark Solution. I love it! 252 I feel good doing this and it isn't hard. Thank you, Sparks people! My only negative thing is it would be great if Sparks put all the recipe in the book into the Sparks Nutrition tracking page.
Happy Mother's Day everyone! 247

question about daily calories (calculation)

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:44:12 EST

Quick question, I have just come back and re-started my goal. The system says 1200-1550 calories per day for me....does this mean if I eat up to 1550 cals in the day I can still lose the 1 pound per week goal. When calculation for me was done it does not ask for my age.... 304

Coming back/ankle injury

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:42:46 EST

I'm coming back after a few months off of here, I was doing really well when I logged in faithfully :-) About a month and a half ago, I had 2 complete tears in my ankle ligaments with a grade 3 sprain and this had slowed me down terribly and I'm just now getting back into the gym but my foot just graduated from the boot to the ankle brace for the next three weeks. I missed Pat's Run in Tempe since my injury happened the week before so I am looking forward to a new goal in less than a year, ...

Your ideal city/living space

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:37:49 EST

So, I'm considering moving to a new city. I've been in the current one for around four years and I'm just wondering if my initial thought of moving to a different part of the city is not as good as moving city altogether.

My question is: If money and moving time wasn't an issue, what would your ideal living location (city or countryside) include?

Happy Mother's Day Everyone !

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:47:19 EST

Good Morning ,
I woke up to Flower's and a mothers day balloon today , my 12 year old picked me flowers from the yard he made me oat meal and coffee , and both the boys made me cards , with computer paper and markers. How lucky am I 41
and my daughter is driving up looks like a nice morning !
How is your Mothers day going ?
xx Christine

Mother's Day

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:21:19 EST

Wish you all have a wonderful day that fill with Joy and Laughter.

Does Coach Dean have a Sparkpage?

Sun, 12 May 2013 07:53:00 EST

Does Coach Dean Anderson have a Sparkpage, or a Blog, or a Spark Team?
I'm interested in "following" his journey and continuing to read his advice.

Happy Mother's Day

Sun, 12 May 2013 07:04:36 EST

Happy Mother's Day to ALL the women out there!

What's your best tip for handling social eating?

Sun, 12 May 2013 01:12:29 EST

Hey guys, I'm finding social eating my biggest challenge ..... Holidays, restaurants, parties ... It seemed like the only times I get to see my friends are fancy meal times. Tonight, I went to a Mexican restaurant and ended up not sure how well I did. I'd love to here your favorite tips for ordering to eat light at different knits of restaurants at when visiting other people's homes.

Push mowing

Sun, 12 May 2013 01:03:37 EST

I usually push mow my yard (I just enjoy it) does it actually count as exercise?

I came back to Spark, to meet my Weight Goal

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:35:29 EST

I have been up and down in weight. But I have not been consistent. This time, I am back to finish the job, keep the ticker going in one direction only.

What's your favorite Clean Eating Recipe Book

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:54:44 EST

Title says it all...looking to try "Clean Eating". TIA!

Happy Mother's Day!

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:22:24 EST

251 Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and grandmothers out there in SP land! Sending you all abundant blessings and wishes for a day of pampering! 247 B-

Sun safety did you know?

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:31:19 EST

Did you know that you should put sunscreen on under your bathing suit because the bathing suit doesn't protect you?
Did you know that your suppose to put 9 tablespoons of sunscreen on every time?
Did you know that you should be wearing sunscreen when you drive? You can get sun damage on the side of your face that is facing the window and your arm and hand.
Did you know that you should be reapplying the sunscreen because it can sweat off and especially at the beach you should b...

Wheres the Beef ?

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:37:49 EST

So I am new to SP ........ 8 days straight -4oz skinless boneless Chicken Breast , Tried 4oz Beef kabobs Tonight yummy.
What other protein is lean ? 485

what are you doing for mothers day weekend???

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:33:47 EST

i am going hiking with both of my daughters and after we get to the highest hill we are gonna have a picnic on it!!!* its a really supper high hill

Help! Can't access "See Today's Full Report

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:48:55 EST

I've used Sparkpeople for years without incident downloading data daily from the "See Today's Full Report" button on the bottom right of the Track Your Food page. Now when I bring the mouse over the button it (the button) starts moving back and forth on it's own very quickly and cannot be chosen to download the data. I scanned my computer and there are no viruses and rebooted also but it does no good. Can anyone help me return Sparkpeople to normal. If I can't cure it I will have to use a...

Weight loss question

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:05:49 EST

My daily caloric intake is 1200. Let's say I do an hour on the elliptical training netting about 600 calories. The daily caloric intake is then 1800. Why would they suggest that is total daily caloric? Wouldn't it make more sense to say that the daily caloric should be say 1400 for weight loss? Why would you eat all of the calories you burned? I don't get the math here.

Last text and auto correcting....

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:40:59 EST

My last text I received was from my hubby... I love you babydoll!
Just out of the blue.. sometimes texts just make my day like that

I just love auto correct sometimes.. what was the funniest thing that you had which you meant to what your cell phone corrected for you and sent out?

my phone always turns zumba into zimbabwe LOL

Tea

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:33:58 EST

I am new to drinking tea. Is Black tea the same as Herbal tea? I want to follow Spark as close as possible!

Gluten Free

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:29:19 EST

I just made the decision to go gluten free for health reasons and was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with it. I dont know a whole lot about it so Im looking for tips, recipes, what I should/shouldnt be doing. Do you like it? Right now it sounds very challenging, but Im hoping it becomes easier with time!

What is your reason to lose weight today?

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:23:19 EST

I try to write a reason to lose weight every day. When I am struggling with motivation, I pull out my list and by the time I get to the end of it, I have a little bit more motivation than when I pulled out the list. Thought this might be a good thread so we could scroll through multiple reasons to ignite the spark again!

My reason for today is so that it is a little easier bend over my shrinking belly and tie my tennis shoes!

Protein ideas?

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:08:48 EST

So I have this really yummy spaghetti squash mushroom pesto recipe, that I would like to add more protein too (but not meat). Not a huge bean fan -- any other ideas?

HOW DO I KEEP POSITIVE???????

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:04:24 EST

I was wondering if anyone had any type of suggestions on keeping positive when the scale doesn't move or moves in the wrong direction after all the effort you put in towards trying to lose the pounds. It seems that i keep taking one step foreward and 6 steps back every week and it doesn't help me be positive.....even the measuring seems to fluctuate like an extreme yo-yo. I wish i could get it to stabalize but i know i need to keep positive about things. plx help if you can

YAY ! a new day ....

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:22:08 EST

what are you doing today ? 249
Everyday is a new beginning so today I am going to add 10 more minutes to my walking. week 2 here I come.

Good Morning Everyone

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:29:10 EST

HAPPY FRIDAY ! Hope everyone has a great Mothers Day weekend. 214

WAY YOUR SELF AT HOME OR THE DOCTOR

Thu, 9 May 2013 23:54:44 EST

What would you do weight at home or the doctor office hear at home i weight 154 and the docter office it is 164 so What would you do. 192 24

anyone ever try brewers yeast for cholesterol?

Thu, 9 May 2013 22:40:37 EST

I saw on Dr Oz the other day that brewers yeast is good for lowering the bad cholesterol has anyone her tried it? thanks for the info

Happy Nurse's Day

Thu, 9 May 2013 22:31:35 EST

To all of the wonderful nurse's who everyday make the effort to make some one else's life better..Thank you!

How has Spark helped you today?

Thu, 9 May 2013 21:10:41 EST

Spark has helped my by people cheering my up and making me feel better.

The last thing you really LOL at was.........

Thu, 9 May 2013 18:44:09 EST

My DH had some extra beer left over in his cup so we dumped it out... our little dog got in it and drank some of it... he ran around the house rolling around, turning around in circles really fast and continually sneezing and rubbing his nose in the ground as if he was trying to get the beer out of his nose, I think it was a bit too strong from him... We were laughing so hard.. it was hilarious...

Haven't met my calorie goal but I'm not hungry....

Thu, 9 May 2013 18:39:05 EST

What do you guys do when this happens? I've bee working out more so I needed to up my calories. The problem is that I'm not hungry at all. After dinner most nights I still have A LOT of calories left. Today I need to eat 400 more .....

Not fair being yelled at for diet / exercise

Thu, 9 May 2013 18:22:02 EST

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What's your pet peeve...........

Thu, 9 May 2013 16:19:01 EST

Pet peeves we all have them to some extent more than others...

Sometimes I can be my own pet peeve LOL

But I think my ultimate pet peeve is when someone constantly complains about everything and they are extremely above normal negative about things...

They seem to make a few bad days make them look like that they had a bad life.

Lean for Life Diet Plan

Thu, 9 May 2013 14:14:54 EST

My daughter is a 25 year old type 1 diabetic (Juvenile diagnosis at 13). She went to her PCP yesterday and he wants her to use the Lean For Life diet plan. It does not look like a good choice for a diabetic to me as if her sugar is low she cannot have carbs on certain days. Does anyone know anything about his diet plan? Thanks! Renea

Books... what actors would you choose?

Thu, 9 May 2013 12:14:46 EST

If a book were to be made into a movie (like they often are), who would you choose for the leading roles?

I like the J.D. Robb In Death series, I would choose Gerard Butler for Roarke and Mariska Hargitay for Eve.

Whatever, that's ridiculous, the things we say LOL

Thu, 9 May 2013 09:58:39 EST

Whatever, that's ridiculous ... I find myself saying these two things A LOT...

I am not sure but I think we all have our own communication quirks and little things we must say more than a few times a day... What is really funny I have found my DH picking up on my communication quirks..

My favorite sayings also include.... People are really emotionally constipated today, or,
Man I am being so Directionally challenged!

What's your communication quirk or you...

Is this a very slow weight loss program ?

Thu, 9 May 2013 09:00:25 EST

WEEK 1 over , only lost 3 pounds - is this the norm ?
slow but steady losses ?
thought I would loose more , stayed on low to mid end of my calories and got in 405 minutes of fitness. hmmmm 334
Raining out here , but it feels like I will be energetic today.

Weight Extremes

Thu, 9 May 2013 01:06:39 EST

I'm wondering if any of you are former anorexics and are now significantly obese. If so, do you feel that your former anorexia has anything to do with your current weight and do you find it easier or harder to lose weight?

Where's the Spark Loyalty?

Wed, 8 May 2013 21:34:45 EST

This is bothering me. I went to Amazon to see when Spark's new book will be delivered to me. While there I clicked on the book to see reviews. Remember it just came out. There were three reviews. Two good and one bad. The bad one was from someone who said she is a longtime Spark member and gave it a bad review as she said some of it was repetitive on what she gets for free here. My answer to this is that the book is not only written for members but for the general public who do not hav...

is "family meals" a challenge to anybody

Wed, 8 May 2013 20:49:17 EST

Is "family meals"a challenge for anyone out there I am having a hard time not "overdoing" at supper time when I cook and have time with my husband----evening eating is a major challenge for me anyway-----

Insulin management

Wed, 8 May 2013 19:57:42 EST

Seriously for just a moment, has anyone figured out a way to track insulin amounts throughout the day here on SparkPeople? 252

Where I am now..

Wed, 8 May 2013 19:00:05 EST

So, I have been on this site for about a week or longer. Faithfully putting in my foods and exercise and tracking everything. I am doing okay, it's a struggle to figure out what to eat each day without buying anything special. I tried fill up on fruits and veggies and stay away from fats. It seems to be working. I want to try that "fat flush". Has anyone tried it? Does it work or am I hoping for a miracle? I have a big belly and I am not sure how to get that down. Any suggestions? ...

Funny perfect world thoughts

Wed, 8 May 2013 15:17:15 EST

We all have thoughts of a perfect world with no violence of any kind but this post is for fun.

Complete this sentence, in my perfect world_______________________________.

Here is mine and remember it's just all in fun: In my perfect world teenagers do not talk, once they hit puberty all they can do is listen.

Let's not make this serious, it is for fun.

So, I'm Going to Nepal...

Wed, 8 May 2013 14:47:40 EST

Hello,

So on Sunday, I'm leaving for a two-week tour of Nepal. We will be trekking around Kathmandu Valley and near Mt. Everest. I'm really nervous but also very excited. I totaled up the hours, we will spent at least 48 hours trekking over the two week period.

I've been preparing for the trip for over a year, trying to increase my stamina and endurance so be able to handle this. But now I feel very under-prepared.

This is my first time traveling outside the U...

calories intake

Wed, 8 May 2013 14:44:10 EST

hi
what's the meaning of calorie intake 1200-1550?
does it mean i can eat 1550 and shouldn't exceed this amount or i shouldn't exceed the amount of 1200?
i lost by the first month 5 kilos but now i feel that i'm not losing any even though i'm not exceeding 1200 calories any advice?

Ticks! Link to important information

Wed, 8 May 2013 12:51:45 EST

http://tbdalliance.org/ Since so many of us walk or run outdoors, I'm hoping to get the info on the linked website to as many people as possible. Especially watch the video, and please pass it on. I am hoping to participate in a walk/run benefit for them, too.

I live in New England and have seen ticks in January! For the last two weeks we've had gorgeous 65-85* weather. Every day I take my dog on one or two walks in the country, and we've spent lots of time in the yard. We check h...

Screen names, what does yours mean?

Wed, 8 May 2013 09:26:56 EST

I am always interested in how people came up with their screen ID names on sites or in general...I always think there are stories behind a name so I wish to hear yours.

Does your screen name mean something or how did you come up with it?

My screen name jgirl57 J- Julie, I am a girl LOL 5 and 7 are my favorite numbers, the 99 is put there because someone already took my plain 57

When you join other sites, do you tend to use something different or do you ...

what to do when you just do not want to eat ?

Wed, 8 May 2013 09:17:39 EST

Today is day 7 for me and I just do not feel like eating - should I force in a breakfast or skip it ?? 39

running gels good idea or not?

Wed, 8 May 2013 00:28:07 EST

My neighbor runs a lot (10 miles at least) and she swears by running gels. She says that after 3 or 4 miles she eats one and it helps boost her energy to keep going. I have been doing 3-4 mile runs and am very tired when I get done and was wondering if they would help my endurance or if they were just empty calories. Any ideas??

New plan :)

Tue, 7 May 2013 22:10:24 EST

So since my healthy shopping trip yesterday I have come up with all these healthy meal ideas.

I want to start putting pictures of my food in my blogs. Then I will be able to look back and see how I progress into eating new things.

I am hiding veggies in my food haha I really hate them. I am a total fruit person.

I have turkey burger, and chicken breast. If anyone knows any good meal ideas please let me know!

Planning on going on cruise

Tue, 7 May 2013 21:20:44 EST

What would you plan to eat if you going on a cruise

I am Retro and I still own.....

Tue, 7 May 2013 18:08:37 EST

Back to the past... and no I am not going through my midlife crises .. I don't think yet LOL

But when packing up my home to move to my new home I was laughing because I have found ALL of my atari games and the system and it still works LOL my kids are calling it BORING and DULL.. hey, it was awesome in my time and frogger and asteroids still are the bomb along with the pac man game I still have along with the 45 record of that song LOL They laughed when I played it

I fo...

Chris Christie/ lap ban surgery

Tue, 7 May 2013 17:54:05 EST

Okay one of the headlining news stories this morning was how Governor Chris Christie had lap band surgery and has already lost 30lbs, REALLY? You've got to be kidding with all the messed up things that are going on in the world , this was one of the major headlines on GMA and Today?
First of all we have better things to talk about , Second IT'S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS!!!!!
Everyone needs to take their own journey when it comes to weight loss, if you feel you need a bypass or lapband an...

curiousness is getting to me

Tue, 7 May 2013 16:22:46 EST

I recently read about a product called numia and I am thinking about trying it out. I exercise everyday and I watch what I eat but im just getting curious about this product. Has anyone heard anything about it???

Hey "Boomers!"

Tue, 7 May 2013 16:02:33 EST

I think that term is funny for those of us born between 1945 - 1965 but it is a generation on the verge of retirement and I for one am at the tail end of it (1962).

Here's hoping we can live out the rest of our days as our parents do/did.

I ordered my copy of The Spark Solution!

Tue, 7 May 2013 14:02:27 EST

Very excited to finally have ordered my copy of the Spark Solution!
I am looking forward to the kick off May 13th with others who want to loose more weight and gain healthy living !

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Combining Housework and Exercise

Tue, 7 May 2013 12:49:02 EST

With two cops in the family, I'm always ironing uniforms. Between each shirt, pants, I do 12 squats. Today I did 120 squats effortlessly.

When mopping my tile floors, I'll put dry towels under my feet and speed skate through the house to dry the floors.

If I'm stuck at the stove, I'll do calf lifts or standing outer thigh lifts.

Do you have any tips to add?

how to get through mothers day and my birthday ?

Tue, 7 May 2013 11:54:25 EST

very worried about the calories the next 2 sunday's comeing up. I no the girls of mine will bring dinner and dessert. was thinking I should ask for frozen yogart and fresh strawberries. any beter ideas out there ???

Plans for Mother's Day?

Tue, 7 May 2013 11:12:04 EST

I decided I'm going to make the 7 hour drive to WI to be with my mother for Mother's Day this year. I'm looking forward to seeing her after a long winter. It will be wonderful time to catch up and have some special time together even though it will be only for a weekend.

From kids to adults

Tue, 7 May 2013 10:25:44 EST

I found it really funny that my hubby and I got on this topic because I just started drinking coffee this week, my thought was like... it was only for OLD people.. I thought there was an age limit on when a person could drink coffee and there was a certain lime milestone someone should start.. As a kid, I only saw old people drinking coffee, so in my mind, I was never going to drink it because I did not want to be considered old...We were laughing so hard I started snorting and I couldn't sto...

Good morning!

Tue, 7 May 2013 09:35:15 EST

Good morning! I am truly blessed to have another beautiful Day!!!

Spark point goal??

Tue, 7 May 2013 08:31:10 EST

I was just curious if anyone else set goals to how many spark points they get everyday! Myself I have a goal of at least 50 points a day! That ensures that I track my food and research different things to help in my new lifestyle! I work 3rd shift so I also try to make sure I get at least 25 of those points when I get home, before I go to sleep? Does anyone else set similar goals?

AMAZING STORY! 3 girls found! A little good news

Tue, 7 May 2013 07:46:33 EST

I love happy ending stories esp. those of missing girls...

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/
07/18098905-can-i-help-neighbor-charle
s-ramsey-tells-of-role-in-discovery-of
-missing-women?lite

This person is a huge, huge hero and man I needed some good news and This is it for the day!

Have an awesome day sparkies!

new 2 week diet book

Tue, 7 May 2013 06:12:15 EST

I live in the UK and want to buy this book and do the challenge. Where do I go???? Sara

maintaining

Tue, 7 May 2013 04:22:20 EST

My knee is still hurt, 2 weeks now, but i haven't gained. i miss working out but i can't with this knee. sports injuries...boo!

I love Sparkpeople!

Mon, 6 May 2013 23:19:33 EST

So I just have to say how much I love all of you people! I was having a very off couple of days and I had so many people there and willing to pick me up and dare I say push me back in the right direction.

I love that when I am down I always know there is someone here going through something similar that I can talk to.

I can't wait to get to know more people better and make some great friends!

50 pounds gone...

Mon, 6 May 2013 18:59:17 EST

Well, it has taken me longer than I wanted. Started my journey last September, but I am officially 50 pounds lighter. Long way to go, but wanted to celebrate this!!

Have you ever bought a new car?

Mon, 6 May 2013 13:35:00 EST

I nor hubby ever bought a new car and we probably will never buy a new car. We buy nice used cars from people in our community. When we are ready for a car we start searching craigs list or just drive around looking at parked cars with for sale signs. We keep the cars for about 5-8 years and then sell them before they take a dump on us. We never put a lot of money in a car either, just the basic upkeep and my husband does most of that, if something big starts to show a problem then we go car ...

motivation gifts?

Mon, 6 May 2013 13:01:21 EST

do u do motivation gifts for urself? if so what and in between how many lbs 5 10?

Graveyard shift to day shift

Mon, 6 May 2013 11:58:16 EST

I work days now. How long does it take to adjust. I slept for 4 days off and on. Any feedback or experience with this ???

Finding that perfect partner to help along the way

Mon, 6 May 2013 11:31:33 EST

I've finally met a wonderful guy and am currently dating him. He doesn't even know i'm trying to lose weight. He stands by me through everything including my health issues and fears. I don't think I could ask for a better guy. I swear he's heaven sent. 30

Loven Coffee

Mon, 6 May 2013 09:49:10 EST

Good morning how are ya?!

I am considered a happy up going person. Very rarely I am down, but this last week I have been on a new kick... COFFEE.......

I was never a coffee drinker, but I was a huge, huge pop drinker ( No more)
I then was only tea, milk or water..

I was sooo bored one day I just decided to have a taste of the left over cofee (still hot) after my hubby left for work... MAN, I kinda liked it!! The taste was really weird for me, but I did fi...

has anyone tried medifast

Mon, 6 May 2013 08:14:17 EST

I started this may 1st and i cant believe i am down 7 pounds already. the first day was BRUTAL! However I am doing great with it.

Love the shakes and the bars.

Hope to jump out of a plane today!

Mon, 6 May 2013 07:02:06 EST

I tried yesterday, but the wind was too strong....:( Heading back up to Titusville this morning and going for another try!!! Celebrating my 50th birthday tomorrow!!!! Always wanted to skydive, its time to do it!!!

Hard for you to keep your diet on the weekend?

Sun, 5 May 2013 21:40:55 EST

For me it sort of is... i dont go pass the maxium calories but i like to maintain my self at the lowest... any tips to keep my diet on the weekends?

sleeping off this temptation !

Sun, 5 May 2013 20:54:52 EST

I don't trust myself so I am going to bed. Just made my two sons chocolate chip pancakes for supper . chocolate is defiantly my downfall 1bite can send me on a month long binge. .fighting the chocolate in my mind..... trying to stay strong!

I think a cashier was hating on me yesterday

Sun, 5 May 2013 20:28:16 EST

She had no reason to not like me. It went like this Hubby and I at counter together paying for purchase at Home Store. She asked if he had a card. I am all about club cards so I asked her are you talking about the club card, she did not answer me. My husband then asked are you talking about a club card, and she said no a store credit card. Okay I let that one slide, thinking okay maybe she really did not hear me. . I went on to say oh I thought you meant club cards since most stores are offe...

Frienemies: you may actually BE one, lol!

Sun, 5 May 2013 18:28:25 EST

"Frienemies" from UrbanDictionary:
www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?t
erm=friendenemies

I don't have any but I was wondering the other day if I am someone's frienemy, I mean, do people who are labeled as frienemies KNOW that they are frienemies to someone?

Many years ago a guy who I thought was a friend was really just staying close to me because he thought I was hitting on his wife who was a real friend of mine, nothing more.

Who TH...

Hearing Dyslexia?

Sun, 5 May 2013 16:18:09 EST

After a brief search on the internet on Dyslexia it's mostly associated with an impairment of reading (do a search for the exact definition if you're interested). I had known three people in my life who I would consider as having HEARING dyslexia,....I know, weird, right?

Here's a general example:
Me: "Hey dude, that was an awesome shot from the tee."
My friend: "What!? My swing sucks? I can't hit the ball from the tee right?"

No sarcasm, no yanking my chain, ...

The day is not long enough.

Sun, 5 May 2013 14:46:50 EST

having trouble finding the time to eat 6 times a day , before SP I ate once a day. I think week days will be easier because I wake up earlier. Trying not to eat after 6:00 pm.. Weekends are going to be a problem..... 128

What's your fave magazine?

Sun, 5 May 2013 13:59:22 EST

I really like my Good Housekeeping and FIRST for Women magazines. Very informative and lots of ideas and tips.

Sunday, the 5th/Cinco de Mayo

Sun, 5 May 2013 13:51:15 EST

236 zucchini, water and bananasNot celebrating Cinco de Mayo or any of the 'food' festivities. Actually, people my age are like 'ehh'. when I was a kid, it was not a celebrated holiday. I do celebrate the 4th of July with the US Independence tho!

I loaded the kayaks and off to Moss Landing as soon as my friends arrive. There is a slough where a lot of the sea lions and otters hang out and of course a variety of birds so I will get exercise that route. Bringing yello...

What do you like to do when it's rainy outside?

Sun, 5 May 2013 13:47:21 EST

It's gloomy & rainy today. I just feel like curling up with the book I'm reading right now and great cup of coffee. Sounds good to me!!!

starting over---

Sun, 5 May 2013 12:21:50 EST

Hello Spark Friends: I have been on Spark People since January of this year but haven't been doing good at all!! So I am starting over and making changes that I feel will help me with my weight loss, starting with working out when I wake up and controlling my eating on weekends instead of overdoing it "just because it is the weekend" and planning meals for the day and sticking to it and cutting way down on portions and eating a lot of veges and fruits and low carb/ high protein foods for supp...

If you really want to understand food addiction...

Sun, 5 May 2013 11:17:03 EST

this video is a must watch...

youtu.be/Q0rFEbGYnEE

I read the book by Dr David Kessler, The End Of Overeating and it is a 5 star book.

Former head of the FDA goes into fantastic detail how the food industry uses salt, sugar, fat to manipulate your cravings and actually create addiction. The science behind it is un- assailable in my opinion...

The video is a brief overview that explains it pretty well.... worth the watch if you real...

Cinco de Mayo - How will you celebrate?

Sun, 5 May 2013 09:20:12 EST

Or will you pay it any mind?

I won't be going out for it (Mexican restaurants are annoying madhouses this weekend), but I'll be making hamburger sliders seasoned with Mexican spices such as chili, and will eat them accompanied by sweet potatoes and greens. If I am ambitious enough I may even fire up the grill.

mood lifting herbs or vitamins what kind?

Sun, 5 May 2013 08:34:33 EST

ginsing

Do you like the warmth of the sun

Sun, 5 May 2013 06:22:34 EST

I work indoors all day and don't get to see the sun unless I walk outside. When I get home, I love to work in the yard and soak up the rays of the sun.

Food Planning

Sat, 4 May 2013 19:07:47 EST

I was just curious on how some of you plan your food for the day are you a pre-planner meaning you know what you are eating for the day or do you wing it meaning you eat and see how the day goes. For me I try to pre-plan as much as I can so I can stay on track

Weather bulletin for Southern Florida!!

Sat, 4 May 2013 16:31:21 EST

It's a beautiful day today and the Sun is SHINING!!!!! No Rain!!!!!!

Sipping on TEAVANA tea - What's your favorite?

Sat, 4 May 2013 13:04:36 EST

My Favorite Teavana tea is Black Tea - Golden Monkey. Any other good ones out there?

Do U feel Threatened or Challenged by Athletes ?

Sat, 4 May 2013 09:18:46 EST

When someone who is physically fit offers to exercise with you
Do You feel
Supported 38
Threatened 38
Challenged 38
Afraid you won't Keep Up 38
OTHER 38

what do you see when you walk

Sat, 4 May 2013 08:29:56 EST

I started walking again on 4/30/13 . I walk a knew path each time & as I walk I take note of what I see smell & hear. Check out my blog on the House that Beckoned Me. I find this to be encouraging on how I see things with myself also.What do you see when you walk that compares to something in your life.
Judy

I posted a topic on pets but

Sat, 4 May 2013 05:36:20 EST

SP removed it without even sending me an email.

There was nothing against SP policies in that post!

The moderators are soooo unfair!

Guys vs gals points of view

Sat, 4 May 2013 04:15:09 EST

After all these years, I think I am getting it about the guys, but yet, I still think there are a few differences yet and I truly think men are from mars and woman are from venus LOL

Why do us woman take things so differently when you guys just mean just that one thing?

I asked my DH on what he was thinking he told me, you know that old TV screen when there were no channels and the screen was just that white static snow? I said "yes"
He goes THAT... when we concentr...

Loosing weight trying to get pregnant

Sat, 4 May 2013 01:40:27 EST

Hey Y'all anyone here over 100 pounds over weight trying to loose weight before getting pregnant ? Really determined
Support please :)

did they get rid of the old fitness tracker?

Sat, 4 May 2013 00:47:33 EST

I know it was there recently but now I don't see it and I liked it much better did they get rid of it all together and when?

So, you've been thin before, what happened!?

Sat, 4 May 2013 00:02:00 EST

My re-birth date is July 1, 2007 - that was the day I made the decision to do this weight loss thing the right way; I walked, I counted my calories (macro-nutrients) and I started lifting weights.

I had reached my goal and then gained 15% of it back due to muscle mass building and settled at 180 (My new goal weight). I was maintaining @180 for 2 years then I slacked off and tried winging it and I gained 13 unwanted pounds. I started counting calories again and logging as I did befo...

Are there other amputees here?

Fri, 3 May 2013 23:03:10 EST

Hi, I am a lbka since Sept 16, 2012. I am doing great, but sometimes it is harder to get my exercise in. I was wondering if there are other amputees on here I can talk with. :)

what does it mean when u crave peanut butter?

Fri, 3 May 2013 22:14:12 EST

I have never wanted peanut butter so much as I have lately , what's up with that?

Reasonable number of inches to lose?

Fri, 3 May 2013 21:34:49 EST

I want to make a goal in term of inches lost, rather than pounds lost, but I don't know what a reasonable goal would be. Losing 1 inch each off my hips and waist in a month? Any thoughts would be appreciated!

pantry is empty !

Fri, 3 May 2013 17:28:25 EST

so apples and peanut butter for supper 4

What did you eat ?

Fri, 3 May 2013 16:49:30 EST

Every time I see this on the search bar it scares me its like I am being yelled at..... 198 select carefully .

Did you do your 10,000 steps today?

Fri, 3 May 2013 15:52:51 EST

Almost there. A little less than 300 steps to go. Yahoo!

My plans for the weekend are:

Fri, 3 May 2013 15:47:09 EST

heading out to a wedding. It's suppose to be cold & rainy. Better find my umbrella. 257

pizza under my nose !

Fri, 3 May 2013 13:33:51 EST

why on day 2 would my husband come home with a pizza ?

R U told I love you everyday?

Fri, 3 May 2013 12:41:15 EST

My hubby says it every single day , I don't even know how many times a day because we constantly say it to one another and my son is the same way. Every time he leaves the house before he leaves he gives me kisses , hugs and says I love you (hubby), I even go to the window like a school girl something I've always done and blow kisses he stops in front of the house and waits for it hahaha
My son says it a lot to me also, just the way we brought him up with a lot of love and gives me a kis...

Organic Liasion

Fri, 3 May 2013 11:52:52 EST

Hi there! Has anyone tryed the supplements form the organic liaison website?

GUNS..would you let a kid handle guns?

Fri, 3 May 2013 07:33:18 EST

I read an article today that really Scares me.

MOM WITH A GUN': WHY I'LL TEACH MY GIRLS TO SHOOT
“When I go to the grocery store, I grab my car keys, my purse and I put on my holster. Yes, I am a mom with a gun………..I'm a woman who wears jewelry made out of ammo.” Read more
www.today.com/moms/i-am-mom-gun-why-
ill-teach-my-girls-shoot-6C9756578

Now …personally I question the judgement of someone with that mindset.
The attitude that some...

bridges, implants and dentures

Thu, 2 May 2013 21:52:34 EST

i have to fo to the denteist soom for my cleaning and the convrsation is going to come back up. I have avoided this for about 4 months but my inner adult knows that for my health i need to face it. I am "lucky" because ido not geel teeth pain. Some people get a little cavity and they are in massive pain, even a couple days after it is fixed. i do not feel it until parts of my tooth chipped out or rotted away. so my teeth are in bad shape. and pain is not an option.

Originally the...

what was the one thing you craved when pregnant

Thu, 2 May 2013 19:19:14 EST

My biggest craving was Shaw's raisin bran, I couldn't eat Post or Kelloggs it had to be Shaw's and I ate it morning , noon and night needless to say I never had trouble with constipation while pregnant hahaha
My hubby would say but baby we just bought 2 boxes hahahaha I know I ate them already hahahaha

who found the energy to exercise after work?

Thu, 2 May 2013 19:15:11 EST

I work as a day care teacher for 2 and 3 year old children and I have had the most stressful work week that I have had in a long-long time. My feet are on fire, my body is tense, my head is achy. I know that a lot of you all must feel the same way after a long day at work, then we come home to the realization that work wasn't enough, and we still have to spend time and energy on exercise... uhhh, I don't know where my energy to get this done is going to come from. Hopefully the pb&j sandwich ...

Having Total Knee Replacement...I need support.

Thu, 2 May 2013 14:23:58 EST

I have scheduled surgery for May 28. I have put it off for at least 5 years. Today I flunked the EKG test. I am so upset. I have to take a stress test on a treadmill. Hello... I have bad knees.. thats why I need knee replacement. Now I am really Stressed out. Lorraine

Finally !! I am going to be a grandma !!

Thu, 2 May 2013 13:51:58 EST

6:30 this morning my middle daughter called me and said..Mom...you said for your 50th birthday You wanted to hear the words "Your going to be a grandmother" and it would be the best birthday present ever ...she said I thought I would give you your present a couple of months early..cause you're going to be a grandmother. The baby is due in January!!! 30 My oldest daughter is trying to have a baby as well...doing fertility...wouldnt it be awesome if I had two grandbabies next ye...

Adoption convo that makes me ill

Thu, 2 May 2013 12:58:44 EST

I have had the same conversation with two different woman (both relatives) that leave me with a bad feeling. I like the honesty that they could not do this, but who are they to speak for others saying adoption is good but you know other mothers could never love that child as their own. Now I cannot say too much since I have not adopted a child but I think that is sooo wrong., I feel that I could love a child that I took on as my own the same as a birthing child. I think many have although I...

Go away winter!

Thu, 2 May 2013 12:37:52 EST

I cannot believe it is May 2 and it is snowing where I live; it's also 35 degrees at 11:30 a.m.! I live in Kansas and we expect wacky weather, but this is beyond wacky. It hasn't snowed on May 2 in Kansas in over 100 years! We will set a new record for the lowest high temperature on this date ever! Two days ago it was 80! What's even crazier is our Kansas City Royals are in 1st place - what's next? The Chiefs will win the Super Bowl? 20

Low Carb

Thu, 2 May 2013 12:15:18 EST

Any good low carb recipes?

Time Management--Do You Plan Exercise Time ?

Thu, 2 May 2013 12:14:43 EST

With the struggle to balance Work and Family
Do you make EXERCISE a priority on your schedule 38
or Is it EXERCISE something you hope to fit in 38

some time management tips from mayo clinic.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/time-manag
ement/wl00048

Mothers Day Gifting

Thu, 2 May 2013 12:05:40 EST

If you are one that buys gifts for this special occasion rather it is a book or a dinner out etc. who do you buy for? I buy for my Mom and for my oldest daughter who is a Mom. I spend more on my Mom and just get a little cute something for my daughter. What about you?

What's your plans for Mother's Day

Thu, 2 May 2013 12:02:24 EST

My oldest daughter asked if I can celebrate Mother's Day one day early since her husband's brother and fiance is visiting from out of town and they all wanted to go to Monterrey on that Sunday with his parents. I told her of course I could move it, so we will celebrate it the Saturday before. It shall be fun. I will make a nice early dinner. I want to include some of my new good foods such as stuffed avocados and homemade hummus. I will keep menu healthy and light so my daughter will feel gre...

What makes you laugh?

Thu, 2 May 2013 10:14:23 EST

When I hear my grandson's giggle (he's almost 2) it just makes me laugh. I love the sound of his giggle and the silly things he does.

How do you like to start your day?

Thu, 2 May 2013 09:54:13 EST

I always start my day with drinking 2 glasses of water. That way I get a start on the correct amount right away in the morning.

Stuffed avocado what's your favorite?

Thu, 2 May 2013 08:45:48 EST

I looked at top 20 fat burner foods the other day and they had this half of avocado still in shell with seed removed. It then showed lowfat cottage cheese stuffed in it. I tried this yesterday, and yum I loved it. I did sprinkle pepper over the top as I cannot eat avocado or cottage cheese without it. My husband and daughter loved it as well. Lowfat cottage cheese goes fast in my house so I am looking for other great suggestions as to what can be stuffed in my avocado.

Emoticon suggestion for SP~

Thu, 2 May 2013 08:00:22 EST

Good morning and Happy Thursday to all of you!

This is just a simply suggestion for the SP team.

I don't know if you have this emoticon but I think it is good to have also! An airplane as a symbols of "vacation time".

Unless you have it already ...then I overlooked.

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Pandora: The Music App

Thu, 2 May 2013 05:51:34 EST

I finally broke down and subscribed to Pandora One (the paid version of the free Pandora Radio).

I LIKE local radio and the commercials but sometimes I just want music with no interruptions, Pandora One is great for this.

What music APP do you use?

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandora_Radio

Need some advice!

Wed, 1 May 2013 22:06:24 EST

So on the 15 I go to Oklahoma to see my husband. I will be staying in the hotel till the 19.

The only things I will have food wise are stuff I can make in a microwave or going out and eating.
I wanted to know if anyone had any good suggestions so that I can stay on track?

NHL: Is your team in the playoffs?

Wed, 1 May 2013 21:37:05 EST

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Minnesota vs Chicago
LA vs St. Louis
Detroit vs Anaheim
Toronto vs Boston
NY Islanders vs Pittsburgh
San Jose vs Vancouver
Ottawa vs Montreal
NY Rangers vs Washington

Negative feels after gaining weight

Wed, 1 May 2013 17:42:16 EST

I know I'd have a gain in this weigh-in because I've had quite a few binge days but, how do you get past it and not get defeated or want to just give up?

When you don't feel so well...

Wed, 1 May 2013 15:24:17 EST

I realized yesterday while I was not feeling good I did more "binge" eating than I would normally do? Does anyone else do that? Even though the results did not look so well on my tracker I did record all of the BAD things I ate:-( But when I woke up today I decided to fix this and get back on track. I guess I am posting this because I am almost certain I am not the only one who has ever done this and I want to shout it out that if you fall off one day don't let it map the rest of your jour...

When "Chivalry" is demonstrated does it stand out?

Wed, 1 May 2013 14:07:43 EST

I was listening to the local morning radio show and the topic of the morning was "Chivalry". The hosts were asking female listeners to call in and express their opinions about chivalry and are they surprised when their man or men in general do it like holding the door open for them or holding their hand or call them when they say they'll call, etc....

How about it? Do you think chivalry stands out more these days when it's displayed?
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Hummus Is Conquering America

Wed, 1 May 2013 13:25:21 EST

I love this article! online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127
887323798104578453174022015956.html

"Prodded by the largest U.S. hummus maker, farmers in the heart of tobacco country are trying to grow chickpeas, an improbable move that reflects booming demand for hummus.... Long a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, hummus is earning a growing following among Americans seeking more-healthful snacks...Virginia officials are eager to develop new crops in a state where t...

Enema's, Neti pots...etc

Wed, 1 May 2013 13:21:48 EST

I just read Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr and she suggested using an enema bag, neti pot, tongue cleaners....etc. All sorts of body cleansing items.

Have you ever used these?
Were they worthwhile/effective?

Fun Activity Suggestions Needed

Wed, 1 May 2013 12:15:37 EST

My birthday is in May so one of my goals for this month is "Have an AWESOME birthday month". I did this last year, too. The idea is to do and blog about one very fun thing each week this month. Since this week is just four days long, and I didn't plan ahead like I should have, I need some ideas of fun things I can do with limited time and resources. Some of the things I did last year include:

-going to the park to play and blow bubbles
-going to the car show with my little bro...

ATTACK THE ENEMY!!!!

Wed, 1 May 2013 11:56:30 EST

Diabetes.

Of the people I have talked to I am always amazed at how so many are either in complete denial about having DIABETES or don't really do much of anything about.

I have it and it's a constant battle for me.

I think the problem is that since doesn't immediately show harmful effects that some folks just either ignore it or adjust to the problems like blurry vision, or sweatiness, or eventual loss of feeling in their feet. This disease sucks (like others...

Panera

Wed, 1 May 2013 11:25:01 EST

Love the coffee and sweets, but how is the other food? I see the place is booming with business, I seen soups, salada and sandwiches on menu and some pasta. So what's your fav? I may go there for lunch Friday.

Friendly reminder to be safe then sorry

Wed, 1 May 2013 11:19:37 EST

My daughter had her iphone stolen with hundreds of photos she did not back up. She cried for hours, lesson learned. It can happen to anyone of us, so this is a friendly reminder to store pics in a safe place to where this won't happen to you.

Potato...Brown Rice...or...Whole Wheat Pasta ?

Wed, 1 May 2013 10:11:26 EST

which do you consider the best starch carb and Why 38

When You PLATEAU do you blame food or exercise ?

Wed, 1 May 2013 10:06:56 EST

I read a lot of blogs from people who get a little discouraged when the scale doesn't move...but I'm often surprised on what they blame it on.

Then I realize ...some of us are into controlling FOOD as a major weight loss tool
and some of us are really into EXERCISE as a way to lose weight.

When you plateau....
Do you go off track with food
or
Do you think you stopped exercising enough
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Celebration

Wed, 1 May 2013 08:48:25 EST

many years ago on this day, I was talking to God in heaven. I was a baby angel and He told me he had a very special mission for me. I am sending you down to earth. He further told me that he had a very special couple in mind that would take care of me. He told me that a few years earlier this couple became the guardians of one of his other angels and they did a good job so he wanted to bless them again.
he told me that i would call this special couple Mommy and Daddy and they would...

Green tEa

Wed, 1 May 2013 07:14:41 EST

Seeing that green tea has no cal or anything do you still track it? also would u count it as ur glasses of water or no? trying to cut out coffee

Beans and greens

Wed, 1 May 2013 01:31:01 EST

These are two 2 great foods but gassy. Could lead to public embarrassment. Any cures to offer me.

weight loss buddy?

Wed, 1 May 2013 00:55:51 EST

Hi, I'd like to lose about 15 pounds, and would like a weight loss buddy for support! I'm a 23 year old female, right now I'm about 140-147 lbs, and am 5'6". It would help to have someone to share progress (or not) with, tips, and just to have someone to keep accountable to when it gets hard. Let me know! I'll send you my e-mail and phone number if you want to text.

does anyone use walgreens steps in balance rewards

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:08:34 EST

I can't seem be able to add steps..... sorry not relared to sparks...

wild rice

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:19:13 EST

Hi just started the program. see that it asks me to eat a lot of wild rice. went to super and there was only a tiny package, perhaps 1 serving and it cost a lot! like 5 times the price of any rice. so where do you guys buy the wild rice? do you exchange for brown and save the money?

Great thrift store finds what's yours?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:37:31 EST

My last two finds are a brand new SRT Viper car motorized car my grandson can drive, it sells sells for $159.99 it is in box, but box has some damage which I would not need anyways. I paid 90.00 at Goodwill and saved 70 bucks. We tried it l all out and everything works, there is zero damage. I cannot wait to put some cool Batman stickers on it for my grandson. He will get this for either his birthday or Christmas this December.

I bought a brand new in box the cool touch griddle t...

how do i start a blog?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:41:13 EST

tia

What does your typical weekday look like?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:34:24 EST

This is mine...
Weekdays from early September to late June, except for holidays...
Get up between 6 am to 6:30. Wake my son up to use the bathroom, and wake my daughter up. Have them get ready for school (though my son is now homeschooled. I'll be homeschooling my daughter next year as well). Let the dogs outside. Greet the kitties. Fix my kids' daddy's coffee. Have one of the kids bring it up to him to help him wake up. Fix my coffee. Help the kids fix their own breakfast or fix it...

Spark Coach?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:41:38 EST

Hi All;

I recently re-joined spark, and I noticed that here is a SparkCoach button in the corner of my page, so I clicked through an "joined" that. But I cannot figure out for the life of me if it costs money, and if so, how much, and when?

Shopping Pet Peeves

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:43:52 EST

I can't stand being in a store where a screaming child is just allowed to scream. I'm not a big shopper but I am sick of listening to tired, cranky, spoiled kids screaming because they can't have this toy or that cereal. Say no, tell them to stop, and if they don't, leave. Same thing in restaurants. I'm paying for a nice dinner (not eating at McDs or Burger King) and should not have it ruined by parents who choose to ignore their child's bad behavior so they can have a night out.

Do you have to make your vegetables look like meat

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:35:47 EST

Most of the week I eat vegetarian meals. I make soups, stews, stir fry's, and steamed and raw vegetables. In a lot of the vegetarian cook books I find, most of the recipes take quite a bit of time to make the vegetables look like meat. If your eating a vegetarian meal, do you want it to look like a steak? I have never seen the need.

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Do you do workouts that target the biggest muscle?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:21:22 EST

This has been a recent campaign of mine; working the butt!

I read an article on Muscle & Fitness website not too long ago that even though most weightlifters spend a lot of time on chest, arms, and back that most use leg day as a throw away day, i.e. if there's one day to miss in a week for lifting it'd be leg day.

This was certainly true for me.

My first three years of lifting I avoided leg day like the plague, (I say leg day because those exercises work the ...

What's the best part of your day?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:57:57 EST

I love my mornings. I feel refreshed after a good nights sleep and ready to start a new day.

I've been so active lately..

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:57:16 EST

and now when I left my house for work this morning, I tripped on my own feet! I hurt my right foot... I won't be able to work out for a couple of days :(

Routine HIV Testing for ALL Adults ?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:38:11 EST

HIV TESTING part of a routine examination 38

(Reuters) - An influential U.S. panel is calling for HIV screening for ALL Americans aged 15 to 65, regardless of whether they are considered to be at high risk…..
CURRENTLY, the healthcare law recommends coverage of HIV testing for adolescents and adults who are at HIGH risk of infection.

CDC believes HIV testing should be as routine as a cholesterol test or a blood pressure check - but so far fewer than half...

Need Some Motivation

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:32:57 EST

I have been pretty good, I must say... Proud of myself for keeping up the the 5 day a week gym thing for over 6 weeks now but that is really all I feel I can be proud of at the moment... Scale is just not moving fast enough... I'm up like 5 pounds and feeling quite sluggish. The weather is getting nicer and I need to get out of this funk... Help anyone? 234 24

do you eat cauliflower mashed potatoes?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:20:33 EST

I always wanted to know how many really substitute the potato for it and if it really tastes like mashed potatoes....

Good news!

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:46:43 EST

Okay soooo I had to tell someone so what better than to tell my sparkfriends!
I am 19 years old almost and I have been dreading having the talk with my family about my health. I am 357 pounds and they don't really seem to care.

Well tonight I told them, I was going to see a nutritionist and that I was going to start buying and making all my own food. Which would mean that I would not be giving them money for food anymore. They actually took it really well. So now I actually ...

If You Could Speak to Your Younger Self...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:31:29 EST

What would you tell her/him?

I remember the exact time in my life that my poor body image developed. I was in 8th grade and wore a size 9 and weighed 140 lbs which larger than all my friends. When I look back at old pictures, I realized that I looked just fine.. If I could go back, I would tell my younger self that she is just fine the way she is.

Anyone here try the Paleo diet?

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:49:43 EST

I'm considering giving the paleo diet a try, first giving it a week-long run just to see how (if) it'd work for me. I was wondering if anyone here has tried it and has any tips or meal ideas?
For those who don't know, the paleo diet consists of unprocessed foods, such as fish, meat, eggs, nuts, fruit, and vegetables - think of what cavemen would eat - and excludes dairy, grains, legumes, excess sugar, and vegetable oils.

Eat local, eat seasonal!

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:24:03 EST

Spark, you have won my heart with this article, that just cropped up in my "today on SparkPeople" feed...

www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutriti
on_articles.asp?id=1473&page=2

Something that really hit home in this was the statement "Buying local also means buying what’s in season in your area and not buying what isn’t. Thanks to modern supermarkets, we’re so accustomed to having what we want when we want it (watermelon in April, asparagus in Septembe...

When did you notice changes in your body

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:19:27 EST

I am an avid workout person and learning to control my eating. But I am a little discourage that I am not seeing the results that I am looking for. When did you start noticing the changes in your body.

LOL.. you know your enterained when..

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:44:48 EST

I live in a very quiet neighborhood, so when things happen, everyone and their dogs are outside witnessing the action.

LOL Of course, I find myself right in the mix with the neighbors...

There was a major car accident which blocked off the main street, the area that I live in, is an older neighborhood (you know with the very narrow streets) to where its almost impossible to fit two cars down the street if there are cars parked on each side LOL

Just comes to sh...

Factual Opinions, oxymoron or just moron?

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:38:54 EST

I certainly have done this for one reason or another, it's my arrogance that makes me not think straight but I'm a work in progress trying to better myself.

What are some types of topics where you have heard people try to persuade others to accept their opinions as truth?

Topics like religion and politics are #1 & 2 where I have heard people try to pass off their opinion as facts.

What are your experiences?

Crticism of Visual Art/Health

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:57:23 EST

I'd like to think I'm "creative" in general but then again I have NO IDEA HOW to measure creativity let alone my own. I can give an opinion on a creative outcome knowing full well that it's only MY opinion but I can make a judgment call on a skilled outcome. For instance; I look at two paintings one a Monet' and another a Monet' knockoff, they both are water-colored and blurry (haha) and I think they both look alike. Another example is that I look at a picture of a building, one drawn in the ...

KFC Boneless Chicken

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:31:48 EST

Has anyone tried it? Is it as good as the original?
I absolutely love KFC original recipe. I have it once every 4 to 6 months, so it is a rare treat. I eat the skin and love every greasy bite of it!
So, any one have an opinion on this version?

Spark Radio

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:12:06 EST

Hey all, I hope you're having a rockin' day. Be sure to check out Spark Radio this week. I'm in it and I'm super excited!

My Doctor's Interest

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:34:55 EST

I mentioned SP to my new doctor last week and he was unaware of it. When I explained all the articles on health, nutrition and well being and that I can track my food, exercise and weight and even optional nutrient tracking, he was very interested. He kept saying "and it's free?" He made lots of notes. I hope he will be passing on the info. Just thought I'd share.

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Friends

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:00:53 EST

How do you get friends on here? Do I just add a bunch different people? If so Ill take everyone. Lots of motivation I suppose!!

How Do You Handle The Cost of Groceries ?

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:31:06 EST

I notice a huge discrepancy in the cost of food not only from state to state,
but from store to store.

How can there be a 30% difference in prices for the exact same item?
Not to mention a 50¢ difference per pound in the same fresh fruits between stores.
I go to the chain with the lower prices...and supply and demand...the lower priced store has more turnover...fresher dates....better quality for my dollar. So the little extra mileage (of 4 miles for me) adds up in...

Bacon Everything!

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:44:47 EST

Bacon lover here, but haven't eaten bacon for months -- it's just too fatty for me anymore. A couple of years ago, my husband and I stopped by a micro brewery while on vacation in Oregon and were surprised to find that they had Maple Bacon Beer. There was no way I was leaving without trying this oddity out, so we bought a large bottle and consumed it for breakfast the next morning before our plane flight home. Wow! It did taste like maple and bacon. I loved it, my husband hated it. The ...

Suggested meals

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:24:48 EST

I try to follow the suggested carbs, calories, fat and protein for my meals. I don't understand why I get suggested meals that have double the suggested protein. This doesn't help me.

Good Morning

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:13:36 EST

I hope you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the world. Get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

friend who keeps breaking promises

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 05:19:37 EST

I have a close gf who keeps breaking promises. We will make an appt to go out but she will always cancel at the last minute. I'm getting sick of how unreliable she is!

I mean, if she had given me advance notice if she was unable to come, I wouldn't mind. But I waited for her for more than 2 hours today and she didn't turn up, neither did she give me a call informing me that she wasn't coming!

Should I end the friendship?

Anyone want to be fitbit friends? Or a buddy?

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:22:09 EST

Does anyone want to be a Spark people Buddy? or a fitbit friend to keep motivated.

Toni xx 213

http://www.fitbit.com/user/24RW34

I can only get on at night

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:58:18 EST

Is there any night people here? My job is very demanding, I will only have time at night to vist ya'll. Do we chat here?

no invite don't go , venting

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:20:54 EST

I'm having a confirmation party for my son tomorrow, it's still chilly here so it will be inside I have quite a few elderly coming and the RSVP was April 17th.
My hubby's godfather said his wife couldn't go cause she was going to be sick and he was a maybe, I addressed the invitation only in their names (they have older kids in their 20's that don't even live at home and one is living with a bf and has a baby), okay so last night my hubby gets a message that godfather is coming and his w...

My colon holds how much????

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:23:06 EST

One of my pet peeves is infomercials that try to sell you stuff based on quack science. One of the more annoying ones is on Colon-Flo. they are trying to convince us that without their product you are stuffed full of poop and toxins and horrible things that will make you sick.

I've attached a very simplified answer to what your colon can hold. Yeah, it's from Wiki but it was phrased well and easy to understand. The same information is available at the NIH website, The American Gatr...

What's your healthy habit pet peeve?

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:46:49 EST

I am frustrated with dealing with the bit of leftover peanut butter hummus yogurt etc left in the measuring cups and spoons. They're sticky and don't clean in the DW.
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Detox programs

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:36:16 EST

Does anyone have a good and tested detox program ?

How Do You Deal With Communication Problems ?

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:28:38 EST

Every now and then I run into communication problems.
I have to remember that someone may have
a different perception of what they read or hear
and sometimes ...
I... may not have expressed myself in the right way.

but whether at home or at work..
.you are bound to run into communication problems eventually.
And we all need a communication refresher every now and then.

"When people are under stress, they are more apt to inject communicatio...

Talk to me about emotional eating

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:07:10 EST

I want to hear what people are doing to take control of emotional eating. I eat for comfort. I admit it.

Do you avoid...?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:52:22 EST

Does anyone else ever avoid opening mail, emails, or listening to voicemails because you know that whatever you will read or hear will either be completely wrong or a lie and you just don't want to deal with it?
How long do you put it off?

Where Do You Shop?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:43:09 EST

As you gain or lose weight, Where is your favorite shopping place. I am looking for some cute business casual tops and would love some help. I wish there was a swap somewhere I have so many nice tops that don't fit anymore :/

Trying to Train Taste Buds with less SALT ?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:16:22 EST

Okay....so I've given up the sugar and now fruit tastes really sweet to me.
Even cottage cheese and carrots seem to taste sweet to me.

The same with salt...I've stopped cooking with salt (including soy sauce) and I try to buy low sodium or salt free items. And I confess...I use a dash of brown mustard (which has salt in it)
But I'm getting used to the low salt diet.

the result is....I'm getting used to it and the results are show in less water retention.
...

Am I being overly sensitive?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:05:09 EST

I will try to make this short. First off I have a sister who is 6 years older than me. She has what I call a control issue. She likes to give people unsolicited advice, direct her feelings and thoughts unto others so that they can think or feel like her (or as it seems to me). The reason I say this is it seems whenever we have a discussion about something, she has a hard time accepting someone disagreeing with her. She also likes to use assumptions and treat them like facts. She can be ...

Spark points can be redeemed?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:23:34 EST

How?

The Elastic Exercise Bands

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:20:41 EST

Does anyone know where you can find these elastic bands they show people using for exercise?? I really do think it would help if I got some!

Clickish

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:04:49 EST

Do any of you find some of the sparks teams to be kind of clickish?

RIP GEORGE JONES... another legend

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:57:48 EST

He died today, it saddens me another legend gone...

RIP George, thank you for allowing me to learn and play your music... I loved to play your songs on my guitar, thank you for being a legend in your time and for the man you were ...

Strange or Bad Dreams...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:24:08 EST

I notice that I get very strange or even bad dreams right before I wake up. It's so weird...
Does anyone else have this issue?

I don't get it!!! What am I doing wrong?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:51:59 EST

I have been strictly adhering to the recommended caloric intake; in fact, I stay on the lower side of what's recommended. I do belly dancing and have classes 4 to 5 nights a week, ranging from 1 hour to 3 hours per night. My caloric intake is from healthy foods, i.e. fresh fruit, fresh veggies, mostly chicken and fish, and red meat probably twice a month, not a whole lot of starches, very little milk. My milk substitute is almond or coconut milk. I swear I have not cheated and I can't los...

Keep the Encouragement Going

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:08:36 EST

Whether you are new at beginning a plan, a work in progress, or maintaining, You deserve a 306 243 Be Proud of Yourself, You deserve it!

The FDA 80/120 Rule on Food Labeling

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:37:38 EST

Did you know the FDA has an allowable variance on food labeling accuracy? It's commonly called the 80/120 Rule and it says that the actual values of things like fat, carbs, etc have to be at least 80% of the listed value and no more than 120% of the listed value.

How do you feel about this? Does knowing this affect how you will plan meals?

Hypnosis

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:23:37 EST

Has anyone tried hypnosis to end their bad eating habits? Whether it be emotional eating, overeating, or boredom eating, binging, or sugar cravings? What were the results? Short-term; long-term?

Leftover Ham Help!

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:33:22 EST

Well, the grocery store had a ham sale and I bought one. The problem is that, even after making numerous ham sandwiches and split pea soup, I still probably have 5 lbs of ham left. I need to get it made up into things (hopefully things that are at least semi-healthy), portioned out and frozen before it goes bad.

So...
What do you all do with your leftover ham?

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Reached a plateau

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:45:13 EST

I lost quite a few pounds, now i'm at a plateau. I step on my scale and don't see a change in weight but I'm know i'm still losing weight because My clothes are getting looser.

Some good recipes

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:24:12 EST

Looking for some ideas to cut down my sodium intake and carb intake any ideas and recipes would be greatly appreciated. :)

my knee is killing me!

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:10:00 EST

it's hard to get a good work out when you can't stand on you knee. i'm making an apt today, but ouch!

Looking for Ohio Buddies

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:49:44 EST

Hi I'm Debbie and first let me say I love SP. Found this site 2 years ago, illness took me away for awhile but now I'm back to stay. I am making it my mission to find Ohio Buddies to share in my journey. I have started a team titled Ohio The Beautiful and would love for you to join me if you are an Ohioan or a former native of our state. I am also leader of Journey to a new You and you are welcome to join our group as well.

Hope you'll visit my page, I'd like you to share in ...

Emotional eater

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:01:38 EST

I am really battling with eating when I am angry or upset. Its a very long story as I am sure many can relate but if anyone has any tips please let me know ..... Thanks

What have you learned?

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:05:51 EST

Hi everyone,
I lost a hundred pounds then put 30 back on! How frustrating ..all of that hard work then I started slip sliding back into unhealthy habits.

I've figured out a few things though...I have to weigh everyday. If I don't, I can ignore what's happening with the slow, insidious weight gain.

I have to measure everything I eat. I have "fat" eyes that tell me to eat everything in front of me cuz thats a serving ...right?

I have to exercise 6 days a ...

Arowana Lovers!!! A NEW SparkTeam!!!! Please join!

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:23:45 EST

Hi, please join my new Spark Team : Arowana Lovers if you love fish!!!!

You will find that fish have personalities too, no matter their size but Arowanas are the most beautiful, intelligent and playful fish!!!!

Even if you don't have an arowana, you can still join if you're a fish lover!!!!

www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/team_mes
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