Rediscover your inner child

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:26:22 EST

04 June, 2012 10:00:00Melissa Jane Cook

Melissa Jane Cook delves into the mind of an inner child and explains why it's so important to indulge yours and even learn a thing or two from her...

The bubbling, youthful innocent that dreams of pirate ships, princess-pink castles, pure honest expressions and a laughter that creates a myriad of giggles, chuckles, chortles and the absolute lightness of being in the moment.

The excitement of infinite freedom

Love this!

Thu, 3 May 2012 03:34:35 EST

Wolves

"One evening an old Cherokee Indian told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, 'My son, the battle is between two 'wolves' inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith....

I love and can't live without. .......?

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:23:07 EST

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Let's see how long we can keep this thread going. What is so precious in you life that you simply can't ever live without? 38

What are you thankful for?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:24:18 EST

Since it is Thanksgiving Week here in the US, I thought I'd ask:

What are YOU thankful for?

For me, it's being able to feel happy about and look forward to the holidays, when I once thought I'd never be able to handle the emotions of Thanksgiving and Christmas again.

Your "gravy" list?

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:59:19 EST

healthypets.mercola.com/sites/health
ypets/archive/2011/11/15/doggys-gravy-
list-this-thanksgiving.aspx

After watching this I thought it will be fun to list ours. WHat are your top ten "items/things" in your live?

Some inspirati on..Don't quit poem

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:56:18 EST

articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/
archive/2011/10/11/dont-quit-poem.aspx
?e_cid=20111011_DNL_art_2

Great article-In flammation and depression.

Thu, 6 Oct 2011 03:50:52 EST

articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/
archive/2011/10/06/can-inflammation-in
-this-organ-be-at-the-root-of-your-dep
ression.aspx?e_cid=20111006_DNL_art_2

Flash mob!

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:52:13 EST

articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/
archive/2011/09/26/flash-mob-at-copenh
agen-central-station.aspx?e_cid=201109
26_DNL_art_2 .

LOve this! ENjoy!

Challenges?

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:30:44 EST

Questions?
Do you like a challenge ?
Are they helpful to you?
If so what sort of challenge?
Most teams have them .Does this team need one?
I have mixed feelings about them so will welcome team members views Please respond.
Irene (Co leader) 38

Keeping a record

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 09:11:47 EST

How many of you are keeping a record of your travels through the world of weight measurments and exercising,? The ups and downs. I have always wrote down my weight and odd comments on how I felt.
Now I have made myself a special book to record it all. I am enoying looking out pictures articles jokes etc all relating to my personal story.
If you are keepng a record please tell us about it, If not why not? I do find it's helping me. Irene 203

Most beautiful clip!

Mon, 8 Aug 2011 04:51:53 EST

www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=SkY03n
0_sD8&vq=medium

Bet this will have you sitting on the edge of your chair....I had to wipe a tear away, so precious! I hope and pray it will stay that way!

Ever seen a Moonbow???

Wed, 3 Aug 2011 04:25:59 EST

articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/
archive/2011/08/03/ever-seen-a-moonbow
.aspx?e_cid=20110803_DNL_art_2

This is absolutely fascinating! have you seen one?

How do you measure progress other than the scale?

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:04:42 EST

We all know how frustrating it is to look to the scale for evidence of weight loss, and how easy it is for one day's splurge to undo the rest of the week's hard work. I still weigh in every week - well, more than once - but I also remember to look at that number on the scale as just one moment in a long line of weighing in over time.

I "bounce" - I look at a range of weights, rather than just one number. This helps a lot, because I focus on losing just a few pounds at a time. As...

The real definition of beauty......i nspirational!

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 05:46:01 EST

Sharing this link with you..... all4women.co.za/inspirational/the-re
al-definition-of-beauty.html

The Amazing Oil That Trims Women's Waistlines

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:49:01 EST

articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/
archive/2011/06/22/magical-fat-that-in
creases-good-cholesterol-and-lowers-ab
dominal-obesity-in-women.aspx

I LOVE my coconut oil, it's the best for dry skin too!

Time for a break!

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:06:08 EST

healthypets.mercola.com/sites/health
ypets/archive/2011/06/21/kitten-versus
-the-toy.aspx

Did I put a smile on your face??? 240

10 tips to feel sexy - at any size

Fri, 27 May 2011 04:59:20 EST

There are many ways to feel sexy. It isn’t about being a certain size or how closely you resemble Jennifer Lopez.

Feeling sexy is a state of mind that, with the right mindset, you will definitely be able to achieve. Follow the tips below to achieve a sexier you.

1. Dress in ways that make you feel good

Be comfortable while showing off your best features. For example, if you have great legs, don’t be afraid to dress so people will see them.

Cheap tricks!

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:14:30 EST

Tip 1 - Wood Polish

Mix a little olive oil and lemon juice . Rub into the wood with a soft cloth. This leaves the wood shiny and smelling fresh and tangy.

Tip 2 - Brass Doorknobs and Knockers

A generous slosh of tomato sauce on a damp cloth will take off the tarnish. Rub clean with a fresh, non abrasive cloth.

Tip 3 - Teacups

Stained teacups do not need elbow grease to clean. Simply sprinkle salt on the outside of a lemon and...

Who wants to be a millionaire anyway?

Tue, 24 May 2011 03:31:16 EST

Who wants to be a millionaire anyway?
23 May, 2011 06:10:00 Kerry Heathfield

Kerry Heathfield takes stock of all the wonderful things we can enjoy - which don't cost a thing!

We all have our “what if” plans. What we would do if we won the lotto, where we’d go if we hit the jackpot at the casino. These will always lie in the back of your mind, because let’s face it – you never know when you may get lucky.

But it’s important not to dwell on the “ifs”. Ri...

Everyone needs to hear this

Tue, 17 May 2011 03:10:40 EST

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archive/2010/08/23/everyone-needs-to-h
ear-this-more-often-_2620_.aspx

If this does not put you in a good mood.........

Four words........

Tue, 17 May 2011 03:05:28 EST

Four Words That Can Make You Suspicious of Yourself When You Say Them Posted By Dr. Mercola | May 17 2011 | 2,963 views Share15
Email to a friend : 5
PreviousAn article on Raptitude lists four words that might raise a red flag when you catch yourself saying them. While they are not "bad" words, they do lend themselves to a certain kind of self-deception.

"Wish"

Do you use the word "wish" when you've decided you don't like something the way it is, but yo...

Please watch!

Wed, 4 May 2011 05:47:42 EST

www.consumerhealthawareness.info/sp/
control/video-index-women.php

Boost your body image

Wed, 4 May 2011 03:58:19 EST

5 ways to boost body image without losing weight

1. Stop negative self-talk immediately. Learning to describe yourself with neutral, objective phrases can help stop the cycle of poor self-esteem. So, instead of saying to yourself "I have really ugly thighs," think "My thighs could use some work."

2. Find and focus on the things you like about your looks. Find the things about yourself you can say something good about, and every time you look in the mirror, go there f...

The power of words

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:18:59 EST

articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/
archive/2011/04/19/the-power-of-words.
aspx

Food Labels ....beware!

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:55:04 EST

articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/
archive/2099/12/31/how-to-read-and-und
erstand-food-labels.aspx

For those of you that are engaged or married...

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:26:58 EST

For those that are in a serious relationship, like engaged or married, I have some questions for you... Basically, it how you deal with the lifestyle change with finding a significant other..

Do you guys work out together? How did you meet? Did it ever feel that you had to fight for that healthy part of you?

Recently, a two month relationship ended (like a month ago), and reflecting back I realized he never understood what my weight loss, running and eating right meant t...

Common triggers for eating when not hungry.....

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 03:24:02 EST

Common triggers for eating when not hungry
Be aware of these triggers so that you don't eat when not hungry:
• Opening up the cabinet and seeing your favourite snack food.
• Sitting at home watching television.
• Before or after a stressful meeting or situation at work.
• Coming home after work and having no idea what's for dinner.
• Having someone offer you a dish they made "just for you!"
• Walking past a candy dish on the counter.
• Si...

Definitions of Love - in Memory of Scott

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:20:24 EST

I found this in a blog - I don't remember now which Sparker's it was - but would like to share it on this special day. Here's an abbreviated version:

Definitions of Love from Children

A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:

When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toen...

Me v. The Scale

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 17:16:49 EST

Often we focus on our scale weigh-ins. A great example of this would be daily weigh-in threads which are great! But... today I just want to celebrate NOT weighing in today. This truly is a victory for me! 104 Maybe I will be able to win again tomorrow...

216 v. 192

Watch this!

Tue, 1 Feb 2011 03:55:16 EST

articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/
archive/2011/02/01/watch-boiled-water-
freeze-instantly.aspx

STUPID SCALE!

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:17:27 EST

anyone else finding themself on the scale after EVERYTHING!??! EVERY time I go to the bathroom...scale...every meal...scale! wake up, scale, nap..scale, bed..scale. I think one day I weighed myself 14 times. I would hide the scale, but then I would just dig it out. I would throw it out, but then I have that fear that if I get back on the scale after a month to see a difference, there won't be one. I have so many fears in my life right now, and I can't even do baby steps to get over them.

Three things

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:42:32 EST

Three things about me:

Please don't break the cycle; it is fun to learn different things about our
friends!

The names I go by:
Hannah
Atta-to my nieces & nephews
Bokkie - to my hubby

Three places I've lived: - all in South Africa
Durban
St.Lucia
East London

Three sports I have played:
Water aerobics
Hockey
Netball

Three things I love to watch:
Birds in flight
My do...

I NEED to win the war against the scale.. help?

Sun, 9 Jan 2011 17:08:10 EST

Okay, I need help.

I feel like I am afraid to move out of the 170s... and have moved into the 8th floor. What will happen when I do finally make it to 160? Will I be to maintain?

Maybe it is because I am running out of goals. Sounds funny, right? Lately, I have noticed I am achieving alot of my goals and don't really have any new ones.

Anyhow, I decided for the month of January that I was giving up my scale. It's staying at the BF's for awhile. I am trying to ...

Interesting links...please share

Wed, 3 Nov 2010 04:01:30 EST

eft.mercola.com/

The 'Lazy' Person's Way to Slim Down

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:15:00 EST

articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/
archive/2010/10/20/sleep-more-lose-wei
ght.aspx

Want a Good Night's Sleep?

Mon, 4 Oct 2010 03:47:00 EST

Great link! articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/
archive/2010/10/02/secrets-to-a-good-n
ight-sleep.aspx

World Vegetarian Week

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:54:34 EST

"Vegetarian as a general concept is a brilliant thing... We've got to stop eating so much meat. We are eating too much meat." — Jamie Oliver

How would you like to save 2 animals' lives next week? World Vegetarian Week is just around the corner (October 1st - 7th), and we're inviting you to join the celebrations!
www.animalsaustralia.org/features/ve
g-week/

This is why I hate the scale - How about you?

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:43:22 EST

This morning, I had a lousy weigh-in, unexpectedly up.
40 192 2 245 198 192 225 224

I KNOW I didn't really gain two pounds since yesterday, but can't figure out why the scale is up so much. I started for the peanut butter - with that $*%&-it attitude - but stopped. I grabbed my usual breakfast, a Promax bar, and DH made pancakes topped with fresh fruit for lunch. Attitude is settling now, and I...

Dangers of Teflon

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:07:05 EST

If you keep pet birds ANYWHERE in your house using Teflon cookware can kill them!

Dangers of Teflon

We all thought that teflon pots and pans were the answer to all our domestic dreams . Non stick heaven!
We have since learnt that teflon emits toxic fumes when overheated.
The fumes released when they are overheated can actually kill pet birds that happen to live in the kitchen.

Teflon Flu. Believe it or not one of the health hazards of over he...

What have changed since YOU lost?

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:52:51 EST

It can be anything, your body, your way of life or the way others re-act to you.

Let's see how many changes we can come up with.

My Scale Addiction.. Confessed!

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:59:22 EST

Hi all. My name is Savannah and I have a problem with the scale. Yes, I am addicted to the scale. I weigh myself every morning and every morning I tell myself I wait until next Monday or Wednesday. I really want.. scratch that.. need to break this cycle. I know somewhere within me I have the brain power against the scale. I could hide it in the trunk but really want to win the battle. Do you guys have any suggestions for me? What worked for you?

Inches off the waist

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:07:00 EST

Is anyone up for a challenge? How about 2 inches off the waist in September?
Rita

Reducing Sodium Intake

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:01:27 EST

Here are ways you can cut back on sodium in your diet:
• Eat more fresh foods and fewer processed foods. Most fresh fruits and vegetables are naturally low in sodium. Also, fresh meat is lower in sodium than bacon, hot dogs, sausage and ham. Buy fresh and frozen poultry or meat that hasn't been injected with a sodium-containing solution. Look on the label or ask your butcher.
• Opt for low-sodium products. If you do buy processed foods, choose those that are labelled "low so...

tra la la..These are a few of my favourite things

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:35:51 EST

Let's share...

Mine for today~

Takings the dogs for an early morning walk before traffic starts, they get to run free.

DH making me a cup of tea when I need a break from from my chores :)

Talking to my sister for an hour on the telephone:)

Cutting back on Fat

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:53:17 EST

Cutting Back on Fat

General Rules to cut back on fat include:

• Cut off all visible fat before cooking.
• Use only lean cuts of mutton, beef and pork.
• Keep meat portions small.
• Use chicken (without skin) and fish regularly.
• Limit your use of foods with "hidden" fat, such as fried fish, sausage, polony, baked goods and pastries.
• Use skim milk or low fat dairy products as a rule.
• Avoid coffee creamers and blends that contain co...

Request from Coach Jen

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:11:26 EST

Hi Everyone!

Recently we've had a number of issues with members posting copyrighted information- primarily in their blogs. The original authors have been contacting us, asking that their work be removed, or properly cited, or in some instances they want to be paid for the fact that someone else is using it.

I'm asking that you pass along this reminder to your teams:

If you are going to post something on the boards or in your blog that someone else has writt...

I've broken up with my scale

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:31:44 EST

Hi! My name is Mary-Catherine, and I am a scale addict. Confession is the first step to recovery, right? 211

I am a 26 year old wife, mother, and personal trainer, and I have decided it's time to kick my scale habit for good. I do have some weight that I would like to lose- but weighing myself every day, or even once a week, isn't going to see those last pounds gone. I know that my daily nutrition and exercise habits are what I need to make progress, so I have banished m...

What fruit and veggies are in season now?

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 04:25:00 EST

What's in season in your part of the world?

South Africa~Cape Town: (It's high summer here)

Fruit~ Grapes, Peaches, Plums, Pears, Gooseberries, Litchis are the main ones.

Vegetables~ Corn on the cob, Beetroot, Green beans, Baby Marrow, Patty Pans.....all yummy in stir fries

QOTW-9/11

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 11:06:07 EST

How are you coping with the change in season, have you been ill because of it?

We are in our summer here and have had a couple of very hot days, struggling a bit with swollen feet at the moment.

Leaving Team!

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 13:25:26 EST

Hello everyone, I am lowering the numbers of teams I have. Right now I am keeping the few I am active in which help me to reach my goals. Everyone is wonderful keep up the great work. Remember you are #1.
Happy Holidays. Keep in touch team.

Angie 446

Beauty of a Woman

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:40:17 EST

~~ Beauty of a Woman ~~
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears,
The figure she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen from her eyes,
Because that is the doorway to her heart,
The place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,
But true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.
It is the caring that she lovingly gives,
The passion that she shows.
The beauty ...

The mighty cucumber

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:57:16 EST

Just had to post this.....off planting cucumber straight away, lol! going to try the pest control tip tonight.

This information was in The New York Times as part
of their "Spotlight on the Home" series that highlighted creative and
fanciful ways to solve common problems.

1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one
cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5,
Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C,...

QOTW - 19/10

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:14:21 EST

Do you have to cook your healthy food separately from the rest of the family?

We are a one menu family now, it took a while to convince my DH to loose the meat but perseverance paid off. It's a pleasure to plan the weeks meals ahead and definitely easier on the pocket.

QOTW - 7/10

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 08:14:42 EST

What do you do when you feel irratable? - let's add to the list......

Feeling Irritable?

Sometimes it can feel like everyone is sooo annoying! If you notice that everyone seems to be irritating you, this can actually be a sign that you are depressed. Feeling irritable is one of the first signs that you are depressed. So next time you are wondering why everyone is so irritating, stop to feel if there is not perhaps actually something wrong with YOU. Being aware tha...

Hi

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 20:42:12 EST

Hello everyone! My name is Sara. Im warming up to this site and learning my way around! Its a great motivator & exactly what I need to stay focused & succeed.

What did you do today that was GOOD for you?

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 10:27:16 EST

Another way to motivate ourselves, please join in!

I drank 8 glasses of water

1Kilo!

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:57:43 EST

One kg of fat contains approximately 7,600 calories (or kcals). To lose half-a-kilo a
week, a person should consume approximately 3,800 fewer calories per week, or 540 calories a day — this can be done by reducing the intake and increasing calories burnt. To lose 1 kg a week, a deficit of 1,080 calories per day is required

If you walk at the speed of 4 km per hour, and weigh 72 kgs, for 4 kms you will burn approximately 217 kcals. If you walk at the speed of 8 kmph, you will b...

Great article, what do you think about it?

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 04:26:53 EST

Let's chat about this article:

1. See results by taking a trip to your very own closet. Take out a pair of pants that fit snugly before you began your new, healthy habits. Are you able to ease into them, when before you had to sit (or lie) down and yank them up your legs? This is a sure sign of progress toward a leaner you! What about an old shirt? Is it now a little loose around your waist or arms? Also look for improved muscle definition when you check out your body in the mirror...

QOTW - 7th Sep

Mon, 7 Sep 2009 04:54:43 EST

What are the biggest changes you have made since starting on Spark People?

Fun way to calculate your age

Mon, 7 Sep 2009 04:04:24 EST

YOUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH

Don't tell me your age; you'd probably lie anyway-but the Hershey Man will know!

YOUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH

This is pretty neat.

DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST!
It takes less than a minute .
Work this out as you read .
Be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out!
This is not one of those waste of time things, it's fun.

1. First of all, pick the number ...

New Team Leader.

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 18:38:20 EST

Hannah is our new Team Leader. She is a great member and will do her best for the Team.

Thank You Hannah.

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QOTW AUG 29TH

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:24:15 EST

What changes if any do you make to your Exercise Routine in Winter.

I am always making a change here or there so as not to get bored with my exercises or to keep my body from reacting adversely to them. I have quite a number I can do so change them out.

QOTW AUG 22ND

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:11:58 EST

What are your favorite Veggies and how do you fix them?

Cauliflower, Zucchini and Potatoes which I steam or bake in the microwave. Tossed salads with a serving of low fat or fat free Blue Cheese, or Ranch dressing. Fresh Green Beans when in season on the stove slow cooked with some bacon or ham for flavoring.

QOTW AUG 15TH

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:46:38 EST

What is your favorite Book?

Mine is the Bible

QOTW AUG 8TH

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 21:04:09 EST

What are your Hobbies?

Mine are: Crocheting, Embroidering, Sewing, Latch Hook, Beading, Bible Study and my Computer of course or I wouldn't be here so much.

Exercise Challenge

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:40:46 EST

Get in 30 min a day whether its walking or exercising. This is to be a personal challenge and can be recorded here or not at all. We just do what we can do.

Sunlight Challenge

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:35:00 EST

Spend 10 min a day in the sunlight whether it's standing in a window or outside.

QOTW AUG 1ST

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:30:29 EST

If you were an animal, what would it be?

I think I would choose to be a Purple Finch. They are so pretty and bring beauty into peoples lives.

Lost emoticons

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:31:31 EST

Here is the link to the Feathered Friends Team thread on more emoticons www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/team_mes
sageboard_thread.asp?board=0x11131x272
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QOTW JULY 25TH

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:50:42 EST

What is your favorite & hated:

Old Movie?

Newer Movie?

Hated Movie?

My favorite old one is: Hello Down There

Newer oneis: Are We There Yet?

Hated is: 2001 A Space Oddesy

Four things?

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:48:45 EST

A) Four places that I go to over and over: My garden, the beach, the mall and work

B) Four people who e-mail me regularly – Debbie, Renanne, Nicky and Rob

C) Four favourite smells: The Ocean, Lavender, my dog after a bath and clean bed linen.

D) Four other places I would rather be right now – In my garden, on the beach, in a park or at home.

E) Four people I think will respond - Jadzeamay, Jean, ? & ? <...

QOTW JULY 18TH

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:21:00 EST

Are you having your usual weather or is it wacky?

Ours is all over the place. Extremely hot one day or for a week 100+ then a day of 78 then back up to the extremes. It's usually not this high in Summer.

QOTW JULY 11TH

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:24:49 EST

Are you having trouble staying on track with your eating and exercising now that it's Summer?

For the most part, I'm doing pretty well.

PALM PDA Hand Held Computer!

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 04:24:40 EST

Hello everyone, hope all is well. Does anyone have a Palm PDA. I am on the go again and do not want to carry around my Laptop?
If so what is the best choices I have & can I used it to log my meals with SparkPeople?

QOTW JULY 4TH

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:58:52 EST

What are your Goals for this Month?

Mainly to stay on track with my exercising and eating. It would be nice to drop some weight too but the high Temps do me in. Was 110 in our Carport a while ago.

QOTW JUNE 27TH

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:26:50 EST

Are you watching Americas Got Talent this year?

Yes and there are some really talented kids and a few adults so far.

QOTW JUNE 20TH

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:49:36 EST

During the Summer, do you have trouble getting in your exercise? If so, how do you get back in gear?

Sometimes I do. For a while, we were getting in climbs up the hill during the Spring but now his back and hip is having problems.
I'm trying to stick to my new exercise regim with my Resistance Bands.

The Name GAME!....... ........fun!

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:16:20 EST

Rules:
IT'S HARDER THAN IT LOOKS! COPY & PASTE, ERASE MY ANSWERS, ENTER YOURS,
USE THE 1ST
LETTER OF YOUR USER NAME TO ANSWER EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. THEY
HAVE TO BE REAL PLACES, NAMES, THINGS. NOTHING MADE UP! TRY TO USE
DIFFERENT
ANSWERS IF THE PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU HAD THE SAME 1ST INITIAL. YOU CAN'T
USE YOUR NAME FOR THE BOY/GIRL NAME QUESTION. Have fun!!

1. What is your user name: Hannahv

2. A Four Letter Wor...

What We've Been Wating For!!

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:53:38 EST

Earn Points for Rereading Articles + New Stay on Track Calendar
Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Hi everyone!
We thought you'd be interested in these two new features!

Reset SparkPoints on Articles You've Read

Some of our "super SparkPoints earners" (you know who you are!) have been running out of articles to earn SparkPoints for lately. We hear you! So, in an effort to let our loyal members continue to earn their daily allotment of SparkPoints for read...

QOTW JUNE 13TH

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:14:06 EST

What are your plans for the Summer?

Other than going to the District Convention in Aug. We haven't any unless it's make a short day trip to Moses Lake.

QOTW JUNE 6TH

Sat, 6 Jun 2009 01:55:33 EST

If you could take a Cruise, where would you go?

I would like to see the Carribean.

Team Leader Dedication Day

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 06:58:21 EST

I dedicate today to JADZEAMAY and JAEBYRDFROGDIVA
for the Great Job they are doing with the DON'T LET THE SCALE RULE YOUR LIFE TEAM.
Please congratulate them on a job well done.
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Angie

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO BREAK PLATEAU?

Sat, 30 May 2009 05:28:44 EST

I go through a plateau once a month. Cutting back on my calories and carbs for a few days breaks my plateau.

Double Letter Sentances

Sat, 30 May 2009 03:46:03 EST

Sharrie had three apples and fourteen balloons

QOTW MAY 30TH

Fri, 29 May 2009 19:30:04 EST

If you were a color, what would you be?

Lavender

QOTW MAY 23RD

Sun, 24 May 2009 02:02:58 EST

If your could visit any Country in the World, where would you go?

Scotland

Memorial Day Weekend Activities!

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:16:12 EST

Hello All,
This is a long Weekend for many of us and the beginning of the Summer. What activities are you invited to or hosting? Please whatever it is have a safe and bless one.
Remember all the service men & women who died to service us all.
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Hello, new here.

Wed, 20 May 2009 21:47:13 EST

Hello, I am new to this team, having been told about it by my friend Jean who is a member.

My name is Victoria, and I am 48 years old. I have a very adversarial relationship with the bathroom scale and right now we are not on speaking terms !

It seems to have a mind of it's own, and totally disregards how hard I have worked, how many hours I have done on my treadmill, etc.

I want to start to count non-scale victories, which is a new thing for me, for far too ...

QOTW MAY 16TH

Fri, 15 May 2009 21:24:07 EST

If you were a Flower, what would you be?

An African Violet

I LOVE YOU DAY!

Fri, 15 May 2009 10:15:06 EST

Hello Everyone,
Yesterday at my weekly ladies get together, the topic was "I love you" We are so busy in our daily lives that we don't have time to let the important people in our lives know how we feel about them.
So today take a second to let them know how much you love them. Those three little words mean so much.
Have a great weekend.
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Want to see pictures from the Convention

Sun, 10 May 2009 17:55:54 EST

Follow the address below to view pictures from SP Convention.

www.flickr.com/groups/sparkcon09/pool/sh
ow/

Kandi's Poem

Sun, 10 May 2009 01:45:04 EST

I read this and had to share it.

Saturday, May 09, 2009
I got on the scale today and found that I've now lost 25 lbs! Amazing! I know that I owe my success to the help that SP provides so I was inspired to write a poem. Here it is:

25 pounds and going down,
the fat no longer hangs around.
Years of neglect and you can bet,
I thought my way was firmly set.

Then one day I found the Spark People way,
and to my surprise ...

QOTW MAY 9TH

Fri, 8 May 2009 22:35:13 EST

Can you tell there is a weather change coming by your body's signals?

Mine does at the slightest change.

Do you own your own computer----Is it a lap top?

Fri, 8 May 2009 13:32:40 EST

This is probably the last question.

QOTW May 2nd

Sat, 2 May 2009 22:26:12 EST

If you could go any where in the world and be there for a month, where would you go?

I would go spend the time with my Grand Kids

What is your favorite dinner meal?

Sat, 2 May 2009 13:26:28 EST

I know what I like to eat--but how about you.

Todays Funny!

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:20:38 EST

Why Parents Drink

The boss wondered why one of his most valued employees was absent but had not phoned in sick one day. Needing to have an urgent problem with one of the main computers resolved, he dialled the employee's home phone number and was greeted with a child's whisper. 'Hello?'

'Is your daddy home?' he asked.

'Yes,' whispered the small voice.
May I talk with him?'

The child whispered, 'No.'

Surprised and wanting ...

TELL US - 5- INTERESTING 5 FACTS ABOUT YOU

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:37:09 EST

Post some interesting or not items about you.

QOTW APRIL 25TH

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:09:46 EST

Those without yards to work in, are you getting outside to walk in the sunshine?

I work in the yard and walk too.

CARDIO DANCE FUN FRI DAY!!

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:45:07 EST

Hello All
Get up! tune to your favorite dance music & &
Step to the left
Step to the right
Step left foot to the front & Right foot to the back
Turn around and clap your hands.(you don't have to turn around just stepping gives you a great fun work out)
Lets see how may times we can do this while dancing to our favorite dance music. Have fun, do at your own pace, grab a partner, your kids. JUST HAVE FUN!
and don't forget to log your dancing Min's.
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Things we have learned here at SP A - Z

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:49:18 EST
Always drink our water

Healthy Foods A - Z

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:48:22 EST
Asparagus

Boys Names A - Z

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:46:55 EST
Alexander

Girls Names A - Z

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:46:12 EST
Annabelle

Portion Distortion Quiz - how'd ya do?

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:29:08 EST
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/
quizzes_questions.asp?quizid=32

What a humbling experience - I only got 6/16!
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How are you feeling today?

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:48:32 EST
Today I feel good, a little sore but good. I always look forward to the sun coming out when it does (very rare where I live). Still trying not to get stressed about finances keeping my mind on other things that are healthy for me to think about. Knowing I need to keep plugging along each day being grateful for what we have today.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:38:58 EST
Mine is HOUSE.

How was everyone's Sunday?

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:21:38 EST
Mine was busy with yard work and a long walk but it was a good day today. How was everyone else's?
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What is your favorite HEALTHY FOOD?

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:38:06 EST
What new food do you enjoy eating since you have join SPARKPEOPLE?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:15:37 EST
Mine is yoga or walking.

What is your favorite forn of exercise.

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:14:03 EST
Mine is yoga or walking~~

QOTW APRIL 17TH

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:11:38 EST
Are you having extreme weather conditions still? If so, what are they and how are your handleing
them.

We are finally having Spring!

FRIDAY'S SHARE YOUR BEST QUOTE DAY!

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:19:21 EST
"Practice does not make perfect, only perfect practice makes perfect"
Vince Lombardi
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WHAT KIND OF SCALE DO YOU HAVE?

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:34:10 EST
What kind of scale do you have and is it a good scale. No, not how much you weigh on it, but the scale itself. Please do not weight on it because I asked.

SVENGALI SCALE BLOG BY SLOW_ CHOOCHOO

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:22:51 EST
BLOG BY SLOW_ CHOOCHOO

Isn't it strange that the scales are like some kind of evil Svengali that can draw us in with its hyptonic power. I belong to a team for this particular addiction and man alive am I ever in the right place to find identification and support?

It wouldn't matter so much I guess, if I just got on the scales and said to myself

"Oh yes. well I'm up a couple of pounds today , or else down a couple, and not care muc...

QOTW April 11th

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:41:23 EST
What is your Favorite Feature here at Spark?

The Trackers and Teams.

DO YOU HAVE A PET??

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:44:52 EST
DO YOU HAVE A PET AND WHAT DO YOU HAVE??

Must "weight" til weigh in!

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 21:25:20 EST
I feel like my damn scale is calling me. I've gone from weighing myself four times a day to every other day to now once a week - and I can't stand it. 234 I've now gone over two and a half days wihout weighing myself and am aiming to make it all the way til Sunday.

I've been exercising at the Y practically every day and watching my caloric intake. I can see that I've lost weight, but I want the scale to confirm it. I want to move my frog ticker in pride! Right now...

Message From The Top Huncho

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 21:29:56 EST
Do you use FACEBOOK?

SPARKGUY

Hi Everyone

I'm really excited about this new feature as a way to spread the spark and help many more people reach their goals!

As Dave mentions, this is completely optional. And, it's also optional what you choose to share if you do connect.

To be honest, the thing that is most valuable to us in spreading the spark is probably the simple status updates because those are so prominent on Facebook....

Where were you born?

Sat, 4 Apr 2009 23:27:09 EST
I was born in Dundee in Scotland, in the UK.

QOTW APRIL 4TH

Sat, 4 Apr 2009 02:06:48 EST
What is your worst downfall when it comes to a food?

Mine is Chocolate Cake

New Step Challenge for April

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 21:52:26 EST
We are going to have our Step Challenge again. If everyone would try and stick to a single posting and edit it, it would be much appreciated for those with dial up.

NO pounds lost??

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:15:36 EST
Hi everyone!! Its hard to believe the end of March has arrived. I know it sure did sneak up on me! :)
I know that we aren't supposed to worry about the numbers the scale reveals. And most generally, I don't think about it much. But I've been doing P90X for 11 weeks. 6 days a week, an hour a day. I LOVE this workout. Always changing, a lot of fun. But I haven't lost any weight in 11 weeks!?!? I can't figure it out. After the first 30 days, I figured "okay, I'm building muscle". So... aft...

QOTW MARCH 28TH

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:57:34 EST
Do you have a yard where you can have a garden? If so what foods or flowers and trees do you have?

We have strawberrie, raspberries, Iris's, Peony's, Columbine, Snow Ball, Lilacs, Roses and an assortment of flowers. We will plant tomatoes, onions and maybe peppers and Kolrabi for a start.

QOTW MARCH 21ST

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:02:04 EST
Are you still in the throes of Winter or are you all thawed out and planting your gardens and working in your yard or flower beds?

We are blooming here and planting too.

BE AWARE OF SCAMS

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:43:07 EST
I am posting this from the Team Leaders Thread. This isn't the first and it won't be the last.

I already posted this on the SP Community leaders forum. But since it is about the end of the business day, I am posting it here as well to make sure SPARK staff see this. Also, I think we all nee to be aware of this kind of thing happening to people on our teams. I have already sent spark mail to this person. I think she has a handle on it, but wanted it reported. Th...

WHAT R YOUR HOBBIES & DO THEY KEEP U FROM EATING

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:54:18 EST
The computer and yes it keeps me from eating.

What Motivated You To Stay On Track Today?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:41:52 EST
The mirror--yes I have two glass doors I have to see everyday.

WHAT WENT WELL FOR YOU TODAY?

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:10:02 EST
Today we got our taxes done and we only have to pay state taxes.

HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF?

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:57:08 EST
Right now I am not to happy with myself. I got all my weight off, then I got sicker, gained it all back.
If you can't move, you can't exercise or fix your own food.

Where Do You Keep Your SCALE?

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:18:23 EST
I know my scale is in my husbands bathroom. This way I don't see it too often.

Today's New Feature!

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:45:34 EST

SparkPeople Sponsors help keep the site free!
NEW Friend Feeds and Status Updates on SparkPeople!
How to Find and Use our Newest Community Features
-- By SparkPeople Support
On Monday, March 16, 2009, SparkPeople launched a highly requested feature called Friend Feed. This new feature allows you to keep up with your mutual SparkFriends, and helps them to stay up-to-date with you more easily! Put simply, your Friend Feed shows all of the SparkPeople Comm...

QOTW March 14th

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:20:15 EST
What did/do you do for a living most of your life?

Housewife and SAH Mom for me.

Question of the Day

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:20:16 EST
What has SparkPeople Done for you?

QOTW March 7th.

Sat, 7 Mar 2009 02:10:17 EST
Do you have a Vacation or Trip in mind for this Summer and if so where?

We don't

QOTW Feb 28th

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:51:53 EST
Have you joined the Team goals on all your Teams that have set them up?

I have for all I am on

QOTW Feb 21st

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:25:13 EST
Do you jump right in and do your Taxes to get them out of the way or procrastinate?

I do them right away.

STRETCH YOUR BRAIN

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:10:31 EST
We are working on our bodies. Lets not let our brains go to waist.
1. Question--name a NOBEL PRIZE WINNER

QOTW FEB 14TH

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:32:42 EST
Have you reached any long term or short term goals since joining Spark People?

I have reached a short term goal in my weight loss. The long term goal can be so discouraging when the scale doesn't move very fast.

What are you looking forward to?.

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:17:42 EST
What puts the spring in your step today? Let share and motivate.

I am looking forward to a long weekend away from home with DH & birds in March, can't wait!

QOTW Feb. 7th

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 02:36:51 EST
Do you have a pedometer and if so, do you make a habit of putting it on each day and keeping track of your steps?

I do and I write it on the calendar on my way to bed.

TEAM membesr that don't post-should they remain ?

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 19:09:25 EST
I have my opinion but would like yours. It is a big discussion on the leaders forum.

A-Z WAL-MART ITEMS

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 22:46:28 EST
APPLIQUÉ'S

MY STORY

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 09:41:40 EST
was asked so here goes---- grew up in the cold and never could handle it. I was always freezing even in warmer days. Move on---I was always walking into walls and could never walk a straight line. Luckily I never got picked up for drunk driving. I would trip walking across an empty room. Fast forward to two years ago. I would get dizzy and fall down. Never pass out completely. Finally found a neurologist who ran so many tests I couldn't keep track. So far he has never given me a complete answ...

QOTW Jan 31st

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:18:46 EST
Do you listen to music, Radio or TV while you exercise? If so what type do you listen to?

Just whatever is on. Mostly nothing.

Starting over

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:39:19 EST
So I have been off and on this rollercoaster of weight loss..and I am getting back on again. I'm down a few pounds from my heaviest ever..I started Weight Watchers again a few weeks ago at 303 pounds..I'm at 299 and still truckin. I'm trying again and jumping in with both feet..wish me luck.. :)

What is your biggest obstacle in losing weight?

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:36:49 EST
Bread & Sweets

HOW DID YOU FIND SPARKPEOPLE?

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:33:34 EST
My nephew told my sister and she told me.

Step Challenge

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:06:44 EST
How many steps do you take a day and how many you would like to increase it by---get your pedometers out.

QOTW Jan 24th

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:46:31 EST
What is your Favorite State

I have been to and through so many and my favorite is Oregon

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST MOTIVATOR?

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:50:27 EST
MINE IS TO STAND WITHOUT FALLING OVER.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST MOTIVAING FACTOR ?

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:47:21 EST
Mine doesn't have to do with my weight. I just want to be able to stand straight (without falling) and then walk a block.

WHAT CITY WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO VISIT

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:36:51 EST
HONG KONG

QOTW Jan 17th

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:04:06 EST
Where did you go on your Honeymoon?

We didn't as we had 3 kittens given to us and they needed care. DH had brought them home from the Base. The Vet was going to put them down with the mother as the owners had been shipped out so they were in our Apartment before I was. LOL

What are our thoughts?

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:01:56 EST
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you visit?

Pound for Pound Challenge

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:55:06 EST
Biggest Loser is going to pay 10 Cents to the Food Banks for every pound lost. 10 Cents will buy a pound of food. So those wanting to join in heres the link PFPChallenge.com

Yay!

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:50:59 EST
Hi everyone.

Just wanted to say that I had a weigh in this week and I had gained 2 pounds. I'm doing a couple of challenges so I was feeling kinda down about it. But I was sick in bed most of the time that week so I'm not even going to give it a second thought.

I know next week will be better.

I'm just really glad I was able to keep things in perspective and not let the scale discourage me.

Thanks everyone.

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QOTW Jan 10th.

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:53:44 EST
Do you have a Gym or somewhere you go to work out or do you do it at home?

At home for me.

QOTW Jan 3rd.

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 23:14:39 EST
Have you ever had a Plateau, if so how did you break it?

I have and haven't broken it yet.

New. Scale Obsessed.

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:06:11 EST
My name is Sandy and I joined SP almost two weeks ago. I certainly weigh myself more than once a week.

Weighing myself and getting obsessed with the speed of my weigh loss or rather SLOWNESS is what makes me quit every time!

I want to succeed this time, but I know I have to be patient and realize that maybe the scale is not going to tell me I've lost 5 pounds every time I step on it even if it was two days ago.

I want to stop weighing myself every time I go to...

QOTW Dec. 27th.

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:26:16 EST
If you could choose who your Neighbors were, who would you choose them to be?

I would choose my daughter and grandkids on 1 side and my best friend on the other.

Interesting Spark Articles

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:02:35 EST

Home Nutrition Fitness Motivation Wellness SparkDiet Lifestyle Centers Videos Recipes

“Your LDL’s are too high,” reports the doctor. “Cut back on fat to decrease your risk of cancer,” touts the magazine article. That’s great to know. But how?
You may have the impression that fat is bad for you. It may come as a surprise that lipids (the general term for fats) are very valuable.

Fat is a concentrated source of energy. It suppli...

QOTW Dec. 20th.

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:06:49 EST
Do you take part in Winter Sports and if so, what are they?

I don't.

QOTW Dec 13th.

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:34:29 EST
Do you go to Yard/Garages Sales? If so, what is your best find.

Mine was 3 large bags of yarn. 2 Were in the Bed in a Bag, type bags and 1 was a 13 gal. trash bag. The smallest bag was full of Specialty Yarns, several no longer made. They still had their prices on them. It was over $89.00 worth of yarn in that bag alone!

QOTW Dec. 6th

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 21:47:11 EST
What is your recurring dream or nightmare?

Mine is, I'm at a school locker and have tried a dozen times to get the pad lock off and the Teacher is watching me and the clock, the next second I'm outside.
Such an odd one.

QOTW Nov. 29th

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:47:10 EST
What kind of exercises are you doing to help you lose weight and get toned?

I do: Boxer, side bends with a towel & weights, lifts with a wall, chair and rocking ones, wall push ups and others I can't remember the names of. LOL

QOTW Nov. 22nd.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:24:21 EST
Name 3 things you like about yourself. Name 1 thing you are working on to improve.

I like it that I am important to people, I am out going and I am looking better.
I am working on improving my exercising.

QOTW Nov 15th

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:47:10 EST
Do you watch Biggest Loser and if so who is your Favorite?

Coleen

Some very Good and very Bad things

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:44:45 EST
Some very good and very bad things

The most destructive habit......................Worry
The greatest Joy...............................Giving
The greatest loss................Loss of self-respect
The most satisfying work...............Helping others
The ugliest personality trait.............Selfishness
The most endangered species.........Dedicated leaders
Our greatest natural resource...............Our youth
The greatest "shot in the arm"..........

"Get Ready for New You" ~ Leaders' Bonus Thread

Sat, 8 Nov 2008 02:25:12 EST
This Thread is where we will post the Leaders' Bonus Challenges!! So check here daily to see what we have in store for you!!!! Extra points mean more prizes!!!!

"Get Ready for the New You" Challenge ~ Reporting

Sat, 8 Nov 2008 01:53:29 EST
This is where you will report at least once per week or as often as you would like!! We can use the template below to report so that I can keep track of how everyone is doing & hand out the prizes!! Fun!!!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Date:

Name:

Articles:
(number you have read during the week!!)

Fitness:
(number of planned exercise minutes that you accomplished during the week!!)

Nutrition: (range= ...

QOTW Nov. 8th

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 22:38:17 EST
What are your Goals for the Week?

Mine is to stay in my calorie range, avoid all junk food, keep purging my room and get 2 more T-Towel sets embroidered.

"Get Ready for the New You" Challenge ~ Sign-up

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:24:34 EST
Do you wnat to "Get Ready for the New You"???? If so, then this is the Challenge for you!!!! This Challenge will start at 12:01AM on Monday, November 10th & run until 11:59PM on Sunday December 28th!! This will be a self-directed challenge with surprise rewards - both virtual & real!!!!

I will be posting the particulars about the challenge in the next day or so!!

If you are interested in getting ready for the new you, sign-up on this thread using the following temp...

Fill the Bath Tub Challenge

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 01:38:53 EST
It takes about 560 glasses of water to fill a Bath Tub. Post your daily intake and see how fast your Tub is filled.

Things I have learned on Spark A - Z

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 01:30:01 EST
Always use the Trackers

Nov. Exercise & Walking Challenge

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 00:47:59 EST
Record your time of exercise and or steps here this month.

Have your own Post and edit it daily or weekly so as to save those that have dial up.

Good Foods Game A - Z

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 00:44:06 EST
Asparagus

QOTW Nov 1st

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 00:42:53 EST
What is your weight loss goal & how are you achieving it?

Mine is to get back on track and lost the weight I have gained this last month.

Great article

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:53:33 EST
Have a look at this......another reason why we must find other ways to measure.
primusweb.com/fitnesspartner//librar
y/weight/scale.htm

I'm new!

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:49:58 EST
Hi! I reached my weight goal in October 2007, and I have been a scale junky ever since!! I was hopping on several times a day...and that had to stop. I started only weighing in every other day, and then every few days, and now I'm challenging myself to a whole year! My first goal is of course September...I'll start small :)

I was using my weight as part of a binge/diet cycle...and my eating habits have drastically changed since I quit stepping on almost two weeks ago. When I'd see ...

Thank You!

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 19:40:38 EST
I want to thank everyone for making me Motivator of the day. It was such a surprise!
Thank you too, for all the visits and comments on my page. Makes a person feel Great, to know that so many care about me.

going to the gym

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:07:17 EST
Saw this article this morning...I wish I were in the shape she started in, let alone finished in!

www.slate.com/id/2196984/

Just had to share this one!

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:40:46 EST
George Carlin on age.
(Absolutely Brilliant)

IF YOU DON'T READ THIS TO THE VERY END, YOU HAVE LOST A DAY IN YOUR LIFE. AND WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED, DO AS I AM DOING AND SEND IT ON.

George Carlin's Views on Aging

Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions.

"How old are you?" "I'm four and a half!" You're n...

What did you do today?

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 02:09:53 EST
What did you do today?

Pick the month you were born:

January-------I kicked
February------I loved
March--------I karate chopped
April----------I licked
May----------I jumped on
June----------I smelled
July-----------I did the Macarena With
August--------I had lunch with
September----I danced with
October-------I sang to
November-----I yelled at
December-----I ran over

Pick the day (number) yo...

fav spark recipes?

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 09:23:00 EST
i need some good food ideas... what is your fav spark recipe?

mine is sticky chicken
recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detai
l.asp?recipe=130

yummiliciuos, everyone loved it, i have made it several times

Spark overload

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:29:23 EST
Hello all!

This week I realized I was on Spark overload. I was spending way to much time on too many teams and not in a healthy way. I was obsessing which leads to binges. So, I've scaled back on my teams and took a couple of days off of the tracker. Feeling much better. There are so many great, inspiring people on here and I'm keeping this team with one other. However, if I haven't shown up for a few days - know I'm thinking about yall and wishing you the best but I'm oversp...

read hannahv's blog about her journey so far

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:31:15 EST
i hope this is ok with her to point it out. i was simply amazed and inspired by it.

A break from the scale?

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:35:06 EST
Has anyone here taken a break from the scale but kept up their weight-loss efforts?

I think I'm just going to track my waist measurements for a few weeks and give the scale the heave-ho...

Eating on a Budget

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:17:47 EST
HOT TOPICS THREAD: Saving money on Food;
www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/messageboard
.a
sp?
imboard=1&imparent=8324951

Emergency $45 menu - feed 4 for a week!
www.hillbillyhousewife.com/

USDA 2000 calorie menu plan
www.mypyramid.gov/tips_resources/menus.h
tm
l

USDA Assessments Tracker:
www.mypyramidtracker.gov/

Menu's for living on a food Stamp Budget:
foodstamp.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index
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Summer Camp Lilypad - Reporting Thread

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:32:15 EST
This is where you will post your results daily!! I am sorry I am MIA today, lots to do here!!!! Later - Hugzz - Jae

Summer - Camp Lily Pad Challenge - Bulletin Board

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 16:42:26 EST
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Ladies, it is time to get in gear!!!! Summer is upon us!!!! So, I am opening our "Summer - Camp Lily Pad"!! This is a point-based challenge. You will progress through the "ranks" as you earn points!! Each of you will be responsible for tracking your own points by posting daily. I will post a template you can use to post. This camp will run from Friday 6/6 t...

Summer Camp Sign-up Thread

Thu, 29 May 2008 07:56:21 EST
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Please copy & paste this list as you sign-up for Summer Camp!!!! There will be something for everyone!!!! Please join us on this fun journey to weight loss!!!!
Hugzz - Jae

Summer Camp:
JAEBYRDS - Jae

Camp Clubhouse

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:33:17 EST
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This is the thread for our daily chitchat & nonsense!! Please do ALL your chatting here & only use the reporting thread for reporting point tallies & posting daily reports.

THANKS!!!! Hugzz - General Jae *****

Spring Camp Reporting Thread

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:28:29 EST
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This is the thread where you will make your daily reporting post.

Good Luck, Everyone!!!! General Jae *****

"Spring Camp Challenge" - Bulletin Board

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:51:57 EST
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Ladies, it is time to get back in gear!!!! Summer is almost upon us!!!! So, I am opening our "Spring Camp"!! This is a point-based challenge. You will progress through the "ranks" as you earn points!! Each of you will be responsible for tracking your own points by posting daily. I will post a template you can use to post. This camp will run from 5/16...

Any Questions??

Sun, 11 May 2008 14:37:20 EST
This is the thread where you can ask ANY question & one of us will try to find the answer for you!! Remember - NO question is stupid!!!!
Hugzz - Jae
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Mother's Day

Fri, 9 May 2008 03:11:36 EST
Women have strengths that amaze ...

They carry children, they carry hardships, they carry burdens,
yet they hold faith, happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.

They volunteer for good causes.
They are pink ladies in hospitals, they bring food to shut ins.
They are senators, educators, childcare workers, executives, attorneys,
truck drivers, pilots, stay at home moms and you...

Team Goals

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:53:58 EST
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Ladies - I am putting up a Team Goal to do a test run with !! Once I add it, you can then add it to your goals to track & it will appear on your "Other Goals" page. You can then just place an "x" in the box on the days that you do it. The team total for this goal will reset at the beginning of each month so we have a day or 2 to play with it before I put up ou...

I am GREAT today because. ........

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:22:03 EST
You asked for it!! Here is a thread where we can CELEBRATE small victories & feelings!!!! Why are YOU GREAT today??!! Let's connect here!!!! Hugzz - Jae 30
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUGGESTIONS, & TEAM FEEDBACK

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:01:02 EST
This is the Thread for suggestions, criticisms, & venting!! We want to hear from you:

1) What is good about our team?
2) What works?
3) What would you change?
4) What would you like to see added?
5) Do you have any suggestions for future challenges?

This is YOUR forum for telling us what YOU want us to know!!!! Thanks for all your support & feedback!!!! Hugzz - Jae

Program to watch

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 03:20:25 EST

Date: Wednesday, 4/9/08

Show: Dr. Phil

Theme: FAT ABUSERS

I have already announced this show to my TEAMS and for those who are interested in a discussion to be sure to watch or record this program.

This may be of interest to YOUR Teams too!

HAPPY VIEWING!

HI new here

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 01:56:33 EST
Well im bubblyb and im not so sure I can get over the number thing on the scale..But im working on it..It is more about how I feel and how I wear my clothes that should be the main thing....Well I will check out what everyone here had too say....

Lose more weight at TOM!!

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 13:49:43 EST
Lose more weight at TOM!!

Except from the interview with Premium female fitness trainer Rachel Cosgrove with Craig Ballantyne for his Turbulence Training Membership Site, ttmembers.com
http://www.rachelcosgrove.com/

The week before a woman's period if she is extra strict on her diet going into her menstrual cycle she can lose more body fat that week because of high progesterone.The problem is your body knows this and will try to do anything to k...

Exercise & Walking Challenge!

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:52:34 EST

Cardio Challenge - 4/1-4/30/2008

Example: Walk 20 min. = 6 pts.
Example: Mambo to music 15 min. = 5+5 bonus pts= 10 total

4-1 120 min walking = 26 points
4-2 21 ex = 105 + 30 min C =
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LEAVE OF ABSENSE

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:16:23 EST
I JUST FOUND OUT THUR THAT I'M PREGNENT SO I'M TAKING A LEAVE OF ABSENSE FROM SPARK. I'LL BE ON IT'S SISTER SITE BABYFIT.COM BUT I'LL BE BACK PERIODICLLY TO SAY HI.

March "Miles & Motivation" Reporting Thread

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:24:25 EST
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GREETINGS & WELCOME TO "MARCH MILES" CHALLENGE!!!!

First, everyone is welcome, whether you have a pedometer or not!! You can mark off the mileage with your car odometer, or whatever activity you are doing, just ask & we will see if we can convert it for you!! Below are some guidelines for us to follow:

1) Each team will have a Captain who is responsible for tracking her team's miles & posting those tot...

Spark Shopping Club

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:42:55 EST
I stole this from a different team but I thought we should all know about it.

I'm probably way behind the times but I just found out about the shopping club today. Spark earns money from several online merchants such as Amazon, Ebay, Shutterfly, etc. if we use the link in the Spark Shopping Club when purchasing from those sites. I just added the link to my team favorites and will be doing a post for my team. You can find more information by clicking on "Spread the Spark" and the...

Put the scale in jail...

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:36:05 EST
Last spring, I got a "scale-free" streak going for about two months. I never looked at the rotten thing, not once! And I lost about 30 pounds. But when I started jumping on the infernal scale again, I started playing "scale games." Are you familiar with 'em? You eat like there's no tomorrow, jump on the scale, see a tiny gain so eat even more the next day? It all adds up. I've put on 14 of those pounds and am disssssGUSted with myself!

So I want to get on another scale-free ...

did you know.......

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:45:34 EST
Did you know I stole this from another team he,he

This team motivates me

I don't feel like work today

Scaleoholic

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:34:23 EST
Hi, my name is Christine, and I'm a compulsive weigher.

There was a time when I was weighing 2 and even 3 times a day, analyzing every weight fluctuation, trying to decide if I could -really- gain or lose 2 pounds within a day.

I'm getting better, down to about twice a week, though sometimes I slip... I wish I had the self control to weigh twice a month or even once a month, but that will probably never happen. I would be happy sticking to one weigh in day per week.

Instead of eating

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:10:24 EST
Elle299 from the leaders team offered this info for sharing.. I thought we might be able to apply some of these stragies to avoid the snacking...

I found this and thought it was great team information - I thought others might feel the same. Copy and paste if you are so inclined. You may want to change some of the suggestions to fit your personality.

Things to do Instead of Eating:

Do you eat for comfort because you're frustrated, bored, in pain or because o...

HELP

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:22:20 EST
I JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU THAT HELPED ME THROUGH MY SLUMP. I KEEP GAINING BUT MY CLOTHES ARE STILL LOOSE. I'VE NOW GAINED A TOTAL OF TEN POUNDS. I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON BUT IT'S A NEW DAY AND ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN. ONCE AGAIN THANKS AND I HOPE I FIGURE OUT WHAT'S GOING ON. 304

A great inspirational story

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:15:09 EST
One of the team leaders shared this blog of one of her team members. It's awesome..

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_jo
urnal.asp?id=DANALYNV

Joy

TEAMS VS. TEAMS MARCH CHALLENGE

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:46:26 EST
TEAMS VS. TEAMS MARCH CHALLENGE

GET READY TO MARCH …

Calibrate your pedometers and get your walking shoes on! We must be ready to “rock and roll on March 1st.

We are competing with:

BeadsVille & Bonding-11 members participating
Chatty Crafters- 11 members participating
Etsy Lovers of Handmade Goods- 10 members with me 11 (Kylie)

So far we have 10 participants… but the more the merrier … have your friends come out … we’ll work...

TEAMS VS. TEAMS MARCH CHALLENGE

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:44:25 EST
TEAMS VS. TEAMS MARCH CHALLENGE

GET READY TO MARCH …

Calibrate your pedometers and get your walking shoes on! We must be ready to “rock and roll on March 1st.

We are competing with:

BeadsVille & Bonding-11 members participating
Chatty Crafters- 11 members participating
Etsy Lovers of Handmade Goods- 10 members with me 11 (Kylie)

So far we have 10 participants… but the more the merrier … have your friends come out … we’ll work...

HELP WHAT DID I DO!!

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:27:41 EST
OKAY GUYS I'M LOSING IT. I WEIGHED A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO AT WORK AND THE SCALE SAID I'VE GAINED TEN POUNDS. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE WRONG SO I WEIGHED AGAIN YESTERDAY WHEN I WOKE UP. THE SCALE DIDN'T SAY THE SAME BUT IT WAS STILL TELLING ME THAT I'VE GAINED 6 POUNDS. WHAT'S HAPPENING? WHAT HAVE I DONE? HELP PLEASE!! ANYTHING I CAN DO TO LOSE MORE WIEGHT? 46 33 198

BEWARE VALENTINE GREETINGS FROM UNKNOWN SENDERS

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:50:06 EST
BKP4166 from the Community Team warns....

This was on News Max today...

FBI Internet Alert: Beware Valentine E-Card

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 1:20 PM

The FBI released Tuesday a warning for Internet users:

If you unexpectedly receive a Valentine’s Day e-card, be careful. It may not be from a secret admirer, but instead might contain the Storm Worm virus.

With the holiday approaching, be on the lookout for spam e-mail...

Some interesting information about seasonal disord

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:33:30 EST
Miracle1971 shared this on the leader team. I thought some of you may find it interesting.

J.

I know a lot of people suffer from Winter blues and cabin fever this is a article i found from the mayo clinic, you may want to share it with those people on your threads who have hit a wall and dont know why,sorry its so long.

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Original Article:http://www.mayocli...

So far so good...

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 00:42:27 EST
Well I had my first weigh in last night at weight watchers...the first one after my intial weigh in that is...I have been on the program, coupled with Sparkpeople..for a week...well I weighed in the first time at 293.8..last night I weighed in at 284!!! I lost 8.8 pounds! It was very nice hearing that! So..my goal for next week is 2 pounds!! So, so far...I'm liking weight watchers...!!!

Doesn't anyone care?

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 18:26:28 EST
39 It seems like when I post people rarely reply---Is that the way message boards work or is it something I said.
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Thank You!

Sat, 2 Feb 2008 03:51:41 EST
I want to thank all who voted for me as a Motivator! It's really an honor that you thought so of me. A big thanks!

Challenge!

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:37:39 EST
I Challenge you to go to the Spark pages in the Community section and welcome at least 1 new Spark member a day. Many do months without a comment on their page. Lets do something about this!

GRATITUDE JOURNAL

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:31:42 EST
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This is a place to celebrate the things that you are thankful for.

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FEBRUARY SPARK POINTS CHALLENGE

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:22:24 EST
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I found this challenge helpful in the past. Making sure to read the information available was key. So was making sure that I was tracking my food, water and exercise.

I challenge myself to 1000 spark points for March. How many can you do?

Joy
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Info for eating healthfully on a budget.

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:51:41 EST
The SP's Team for Team Leaders shared some useful information for those of us that are trying to eat healthy on a budget. I know that we have had some discussions on this issue ... so I thought I would share the information (just in case your lacking for reading material ... this stuff is worth having a look at) The links are below.

Joy

HOT TOPICS THREAD: Saving money on Food;
www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/messageb
oard.asp?
imboard=1&imp...

HUDDLE CHALLENGE

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:17:31 EST
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This is a group challenge. I challenge each team member to huddle each day. It will be an ongoing challenge to see how HIGH we can go!

The challenge is as simple as logging in and cheering on your team in the huddle. The huddle is available on the Don't let the scale rule your life main page. Click on the huddle and choose a comment or persona...

HUDDLE CHALLENGE

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This is a group challenge. I challenge each team member to huddle each day.

The challenge is as simple as logging in and cheering on your team in the huddle. The huddle is available on the Don't let the scale rule your life main page. Click on the huddle and choose a comment or personalize it with your own words of support. Don't forget to r...

Where does everyone live?

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:52:28 EST
I'm in Milton-Freewater, OR

What are your Hobbies?

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:49:21 EST
What do you do to keep busy and not eat? I sew, embroider, bead, Crochet, read and do puzzles both jigsaw and paper.

What do you use to exercise with?

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:47:47 EST
I use a towel, wall, dumbbells, bed, chair and in the past have used cans of food and bottles of juice.

Exercise minutes for today, plan for next day.

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:53:47 EST
Hi everybody

Hope you will join me.

Today: 10min. stretching/30min. new pilates DVD.

Tomorrow: Walk if possible or do swiss ball.

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What do you guys want to do?

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:14:21 EST
Our challenges seem to have fallen by the wayside. I don't know about you, but challenges really motivate me.

I was thinking that maybe we should have one challenge where we check in points for eating exercise, journaling etc.etc.

What do you all think? What do you want to do, if anything?

Joy

LOOKING FOR A NEW TEAM LEADER!

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:01:07 EST
Hi Everyone....is there anybody out there that would like to lead this team? If so, let me know and I'll set you up.

I am going to be leaving this team. Right now I'm not getting what I'm looking for on this team.

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Motivational Songs

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:13:19 EST
I was just wondering if anybody has a song that motivates them? My friend has a routine of having her friends and family calling her, e-mailing her anything with the theme from Rocky..and it motivates her to do well...Do any of you have a song like that? Even if it isnt to that extent, but what songs make ya move?

Just wanting some opinions..

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:35:07 EST
A friend of mine joined Weight Watchers and is doing well. I am concidering joining too. I think the face to face would help me a little and give me a little push. I was just wondering if anyone else is doing this or has in the past. What are your thoughts?

Spark America

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 17:59:57 EST
Don't forget to sign up if you haven't already and when you are taken into the Fitness tracker, remove any of them you can't or don't want to do and put in the ones you can do. There is a demo for each exercise. When you have chosen your exercises and 3 days for doing them,go into your Appointment Calendar and set it up for reminders. It has been a big help to me and I found a number of them I could do with my health problems. Some are ones you do when your in Physical Therapy! It's nice to h...

Mired in a Plateau

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 16:51:13 EST
Well, I knew it would happen but I didn't think it would happen so soon. I lost just over 20 pounds, then I gained a little. then I lost that plus a little more. Then I gained that back, up and down, 2-3 pounds at a time and I'm STUCK!

It's been a month now and I'm not at the high end or the low end. And it isn't what the scale says that bothers me. It's the way my body feels... like my feet are stuck up to my ankles in thick, slimy mud. Now I don't feel like I'm sinking down...

TOO FUNNY!

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 17:49:47 EST
This guy found a bottle on the ocean, and he opened it and out popped a genie, and he gave him three wishes. The guy wished for a million dollars, and poof! there was a million dollars. Then he wished for a convertible, and poof! there was a convertible. And then, he wished he could be irresistible to all women... poof! he turned into a box of chocolates.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOURSELF?

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 14:06:40 EST
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1) I'm very generous!

Check This Out!

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 21:01:19 EST
Interesting thread in the Spark Message Boards, Spark Cafe - Will your scales control you in 2008???

Today's Feature

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:30:08 EST
Did everyone see Today's Feature.

January: 31 Days to Unbreakable Resolutions

It has a cool calendar that you can print out. I'm going to do my own custom one each month.

THANK YOU TEAM!!

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:27:25 EST
I just wanted to thank you all for sharing your ups and downs the past year and I'm looking forward to much success from all of us in '08.

Thank you also for your suggestions for challenges, etc., for the New Year. I've tried to incorporate as many as I could onto the board. I hope you enjoy them and participate as much as you can.

Together, we can do this. Lifestyle '08!!!

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A new co-team leader. Yippee!

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:39:18 EST
Hi everyone:

Joy has agreed to help me with the team. She is going to be helping out with challenges and just about anything else she can think of. We call ourselves the Dynamic Duo at work (lol), so let's see how we do here.

Welcome Joy and thanks!

1000 ACTIONS - 2008

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:55:09 EST
This motivation page starts January 1, 2008. I love all the smart people on SparkPeople. I found this idea and thought it would be good for our team motivation.

Basically what brought us all here is a desire to lose weight (and other things like improve our health, etc.)

Having said that, with weight loss as the end goal we need to take action steps to get us there. You may take as many action steps as you want. Remember, this is your journey.

1000 may se...

YOUR BEST TIPS - 2008

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:35:27 EST
Details to follow.

THE 100 LB COUNTDOWN CHALLENGE - 2008

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:32:57 EST
Stolen from another team...details to follow.

CELEBRATE /WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS OR OTHERWISE - 2008

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:33:26 EST
Details to follow.

COMPLETELY POSITIVE CORNER - 2008

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:30:57 EST
Details to follow!

HOW OFTEN DO YOU WEIGH CHALLENGE - 2008.

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:25:39 EST
Details to follow.

TEAM BUDDIES - 2008

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:23:37 EST
Details to follow.

NO SCALE? HOW WOULD YOU KNOW? - 2008

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:19:02 EST
Details to follow.

THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE PROUD - 2008

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:17:45 EST
Details to follow!

SECRETS TO YOUR SUCCESS - 2008

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:16:58 EST
Details to follow.

WEEKLY MINI-GOAL - 2008

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:15:57 EST
Details to follow!

COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT - 2008

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:14:43 EST
Details to follow!

VISITING EVERYONE ON THE TEAM - 2008

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:09:56 EST
Details to follow!!

FILLING AN OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOL WITH WATER - 2008

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:09:09 EST
Details to come!!

There are 660,253 gallons in an Olympic size swimming pool.

16 cups of liquid = 1 gallon

What do you like about this team!!

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:29:31 EST
I have to admit it, I love the people. 41

New to the team in 2008 !!

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:28:26 EST
The name says it all...can't wait to meet all the new members on January 1st, 2008. 213

2008!

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:58:54 EST
As the year slips slowly and quickly away, I am really finding myself getting excited about 2008. I love the New Year! I'm trying to think up some new and exciting things for our team. And I know we'll all be ready to rumble as soon as the clock strikes 12:00 -- or close to it, right?

Please e-mail me all your suggestions. I hope to start a new Spark in all of us soon. It's so exciting. 244

So...resolution or no resolution...??? That is the question. I us...

POST THE # OF CALORIES YOU GAVE UP - and CELEBRATE

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:05:01 EST
Fabulous idea - recommended by Time Flies. Sometimes we moan and groan about what we ate and how many calories we consumed, but what about what we passed up? Let's see how we do. 9

Troop support challenge

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:45:00 EST
This isn't a weight loss challenge. However, I think that we will all agree that we are all about self improvement. We are all here in support of each other.

I wanted to share this as I prepared to write my card tonight. I hope that you will join me by adding just one card to your list.

"When you are making your Christmas Cards out this year, please consider adding one card to your list to be sent to the address below. If you agree pass this on to your friends. A Great I...

21 DAY NO-BINGE CHALLENGE

Sat, 8 Dec 2007 21:41:09 EST
Hey everyone! I stole this idea from another board, but I really like it and I think some of us could benefit. So, here's the challenge. It's the 21 day NO-BINGE challenge. Mindless eating, emotional eating, eating more than your plan allows unless it was a planned-for meal or snack or splurge. Each person is accountable for themselves and should obviously really evaluate your eating for the day. If at ANY time during your 21 days you have an eating binge, you start over with day 1.

Sometimes it is just so hard...

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 20:16:15 EST
I hate to get on the scale, but at the same time I always want to see if I have gone down any. LOL what a weird though process. Anyway, I got this new scale that measures water and body fat. I like it, but am not sure if I understand it that well. My percentage keeps going up, so I need to take a better look at the information again.
I try to go off measuring inches, but that just doesn't cut it for me. I wish we lived in a world where results really were instantaneous. What is a...

New to the group

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 16:25:33 EST
Just found this group and it fits. Have a multitude of health problems not related to my weight so it is really hard to get the exercise needed to see much weight loss. Just have to keep plodding along and see once in a while a pound or two gain then back down again. Still have 69 pounds to get off.

new to the group

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 19:55:56 EST
Hello all, I my name is Fevil just call me fey.

December SparkPoints Challenge.

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 16:37:30 EST
I'm going for 800 again!! Come one, come all.

NOT SO POSITIVE - NEED HELP QUICK!!

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:40:07 EST
Okay, buddies, we are not always fairies and roses. Sometimes you need to vent and you need suggestions. I'll start ---

I have been such a brat lately. I am trying to stay positive and that's the only thing that keeps me going, but I'm really p*ss*d at myself lately.

Does anybody know or can anybody guess why we lose weight, start feeling great and then stop everything (or most things) that we're doing? I don't think there's a definitive answer to that question. All...

New and Old Members!!

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:30:51 EST
Hi everyone!!

Don't let us blabber mouths (me) take up all the posts. We'd love to hear from you one and all. Are you doing well...struggling...the more the merrier. I'd love to hear from everyone. And it doesn't have to always be positive. Let it rip. In fact, I'll start a new thread .... not so positive, help!!!

Off topic- How to explain death to an 8 year old..

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:23:01 EST
Today my best friends mother in law passed away after battling lung cancer since April. Jackie, my oldest daughter, was very close to her and called her Granma Sandy. I have known her myself for about 17 years. It was hard for me..and even harder to tell Jackie. She is having a hard time understanding it all. Earlier this year my Aunt passed away, and now Sandy..and all at the same time my Granma is sick and is in a nursing home, making frequent trips to the ER...Jackie is angry and not unde...

Vice Busting - 4 wks - November 20 - December 18

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:14:15 EST
I found this great book I had in the house and decided to start a challenge to help us break our worst food habits. This will run alongside our 2 week challenge.

The first thing is to choose a daily positive affirmation. If you haven't used a positive affirmation before you may think there's no point. Please have an open mind. By saying the affirmation daily you are programming your subconcious mind (the one that is the little devil on your shoulder).

Remember attitu...

Funnies -- the name says it all.

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:04:25 EST
TOP TEN THINGS ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND

10. Cats' facial expressions.
9. The need for the same style of shoes in different colors.
8. Why bean sprouts aren't just weeds..
7. Fat clothes.
6. Taking a car trip without trying to beat your best time.
5. The difference between beige, ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell.
4. Cutting your hair to make it grow.
3. Eyelash curlers.
2. The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale ever made.

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2 week challenge - November 20 - December 4

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:02:15 EST
Okay, we're getting really close to Christmas now and I want to be healthy and strong to make it through this Christmas.

It seems most people like to weigh in at least once a week (hopefully not more). So I will abandon my short lived - No Weight until '08 campaign.

On Tuesday November 20th I will weigh in and challenge myself to lose 5 pounds by December 4th. Who's in? You just have to challenge yourself to lose a certain amount of weight and tell us how you're goi...

TV challenge - November 12 - November 19

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:11:37 EST
Okay, so I've known this for a long time, but it's something I just haven't wanted to do. But I'm challenging myself and I invite all others with this habit to join me.

No eating while watching tv. That's it, that's all. Too many mindless calories pass your lips while watching tv. We all know it...but we don't like to admit it.

So...who is up for this challenge? Let me know if this is difficult for you too. Help! 249

New to the group

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:42:23 EST
Hi, my name is karen. I was feeling discouraged and found myself looking through the teams. I was a little relieved to find you.

Today is my 25th day Sparking. I've been faithfully journaling all that goes into my mouth. I have had a lot of struggles, ups and downs. I have also done so many things differently than I would have in the past.

I am conscious of what I am eating. I have had many eye openers while learning to weigh and measure my food. I continue to do so.

Off topic...IM SO TIRED OF BEING SICK!!!

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 12:01:56 EST
Just a warning before going any further..if you have a weak stomach for bodily type fludis and such..ya might not wanna read this...

Ok, so as I write this, I am in a TON of pain. Last week I got what I thought was just a pimple in my nose and a canker sore in my mouth..well it got worse..my top lip started to swell..and finally yesterday after going thru 8 hours at work in horrible pain..I was able to get into the doc..turns out i have a staph infection IN MY NOSE!! I hurt really ...

Help!

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 14:34:32 EST
Ok - I don't really know what else to do. I've been on a hiatus from my new healthier lifestyle for a few weeks now and have managed to gain back about 5 of the 36 lbs I originally lost.

Does anyone have any tips to help me get back on track? It's like my mind KNOWS it but my body is fighting it.

So happy I found you!

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 06:28:46 EST
I have battled with my weight for years and years and am SO TIRED of the "fight". I turned a corner earlier this year and realized I need to find a way to manage my weight without stressing myself out.

I'm at my highest weight in years right now but I don't want to go into maniac-dieter mode (which is the way I've always lost weight in the past). I pushed my scale to the back of a closet over the weekend and don't plan to pull it out for several weeks.

Right now I'm ...

NOVEMBER SPARK POINTS CHALLENGE

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 20:35:53 EST
Okay....

I'm in for 800 this month... Care to join me?

Hello All!!

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:23:37 EST
Hi everyone! My name is Heather and I am a 31 year old single mom from the Seattle area. I have a beautiful 8 year old little girl named Jackie and an equally beautiful 11 month old little girl named Nevaeh..she will be a year November 6th! I am trying for the umpteenth time to change my habits and shed this weight and I am looking for all the help I can get. Hopefully I can be some help along the way! I look forward to meeting all of you!!

100 of the best diet (lifestyle) tips

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:49:30 EST
We really are the experts (if not, we soon will be). Let's name our 100 best diet (lifestyle) tips. You can steal them or they can be your own. I'll start off the first 10. And let's number them, please.

I Can Only Handle One Diet Change Right Now. What Should I Do?

1. Add just one fruit or veggie serving daily. Get comfortable with that, then add an extra serving until you reach 6 to 8 a day.

2. Resolve never to supersize your food portions--unles...

Daily Mini-Challenges

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:37:30 EST
Okay, so you perform a challenge and then challenge someone to do something else. Let's go.

I did 3 sets of 12 of bicep curls with weights. I challenge someone to do 3 sets of 12 of tricep kickbacks (weight of your choice).

The Good, the Bad, the Proud

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:32:17 EST
Shamelessly stolen from another team...

State your good, your bad, your proud.

The good ... I hit the treadmill for 30 minutes of intervals yesterday even though I really didn't want to.

The bad ... I overindulged

The proud ... I didn't go crazy with food like I would have in the past and I'm still here.

Off Topic

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:06:53 EST
I thought this would be nice since sometimes I'd like to talk about things not strictly Spark related.

Like this, I won a 10 minute Pilates tape yesterday! I should be excited, but you know, it's something different. I don't do well with different.

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Does anyone else like to enter gazillions of sweepstakes? It's my hobby. I love getting free stuff in the mail.

We need a new challenge - any ideas?

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:57:22 EST
Does anyone have a good idea for a challenge?

Journaling

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:47:22 EST
Thought I'd start a new topic about my favorite subject.
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Journaling for me is the easiest and most effective way for me to keep motivated. I journal (blog) here every evening and in the morning I do it in the car at work, right before I go in, to remind WHY I'm putting all this effort in.

If anyone likes weight loss cartoons, I try to put one on top of my blogs, esp. if I can find one pertinent to my diatribe.

I am closer to my goal everyday because....

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:37:03 EST
I am learning from trial and error and trial and success. 87

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Put Two Words Together....

Interesting quote to share...

Sharing a Spark article that explains...

New to the whole not "weighing in" thing

Im sooooooooooooo hungry

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