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Star on our team!!! check this out..... ........

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:31:07 EST

check this out we have a star in our midst..........way to go Cyndi aka AQUAGIRL08

www.sparkpeople.com/resource/wellnes
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tuesday challenge

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:56:54 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Your challenge today is to SPREAD SOME SUNSHINE! This is one of my favorite challenges. I believe by just showing kindness to others, you not only make your day great, but you make the day of those you are kind to.

Try to do 3-5 kind acts throughout your day. Try something like:

*Letting some in front of you in traffic
*Let someone go ahead of you in line
*Give a compliment out of the blue
*Do someone's work/chore for...

monday challenge

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:29:28 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Your challenge today is to WORK OUT YOUR LEGS.
Great exercises to do this are:

*Brisk walking
*Swimming
*Exercise video or gym class (i.e. Spinning etc.)
*Biking

How will YOU work out your legs today?

****always remember to work at your own pace and fitness level****

Have a great Monday!

weekend challenge

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:27:25 EST

Seeing as i couldn't post a firday challenege and throwing our weekend one.....
are you up to it!!!

Happy Weekend to you!

Your challenge this weekend may be a bit difficult....REST & RELAX.

Many of you are constantly on the go.
This weekend take it easy.

What can you do with your weekend ?

How about:

* sleep in or take a nap
*Stay in your pajamas
*Read a good book or magazine
*Rent or go t...

knees want to know????!!!

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:48:14 EST

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NEW QUESTION............

When a disaster happens do you donate money or do you donate in other ways?

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thursday challenge

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:39:43 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to BURN 350 CALORIES THROUGH CARDIO EXERCISE.

YOU CAN DO IT!

Have a great Thursday!

Hello

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:22:51 EST

Hello everyone. I am getting to go back to college and start a new career. I injured my right knee about 2 1/2years ago and still have a lot of pain. Doctors think I have a torn meniscus but can't seem to find it on an MRI and insurance won't pay for the surgery to find it. So I live with the pain. The doctors said losing weight may help with the pain. So starting 28th of this month I go back to college and start an aquatics class.

wednesday challenge

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:45:57 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to STAY WITHIN YOUR CALORIE RANGE.
To do this, you need to:

*Plan ahead
*Read Labels
*Use your kitchen scale, measuring cups/spoons
*Log every morsel and sip

YOU CAN DO THIS!

Have a great Wednesday!

tuesday challenge

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:22:58 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Your challenge today is to GET 8 HOURS OF SLEEP.
For many of us, getting a full night of sleep is next to impossible.
In order to complete this challenge, you need to turn off the television, or put down the book.

Take a warm bath, put on your jammies, and GET SOME SLEEP!

Have a SWEET DREAMS Tuesday!

5 months post op total knee replacement (Pain)

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:59:50 EST

I have full range of motion in my right knee 5 months post op total knee replacement with no pain in the joint. Unfortunately, my lower leg and lower thigh on the operative leg severely hurts and the pain is getting worst. It hurts to sit, stand, walk, also it hurts for anything to touch the affective area, such as sheets, pants or ice. I have the same problem with the other leg 8 years post op total knee replacement times two. I can not sleep for more than three hours at a time without b...

monday challenge

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:33:53 EST

Happy Monday to you!!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE FOR 30 CONTINUOUS MINUTES.
Your activity, intensity, and duration are up to you. This could be as easy as a brisk walk, or as tough as a spinning class. It is up to you.

Have a great Monday!

friday challenge

Thu, 9 May 2013 23:33:16 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Your challenge today is to BURN 250 CALORIES THROUGH CARDIO EXERCISE.
Here are some possibilities or come up with your own....

*Take the dog for a walk
*Push the kids /grandkids in the stroller
*Walk in a store pushing a buggy
*Run errands and get some exercise on your bike
*Workout in the pool
*Exercise at the gym
*Pop in an exercise DVD for 30 minutes

Have a great Friday!

NEW question Knees want to know???

Thu, 9 May 2013 21:23:47 EST

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We have a lot of new members so this question is asked so we can all get to know each other better.....what does your family consist of.....children, pets, etc.?

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Does Ultrasound Really Work?

Thu, 9 May 2013 21:19:25 EST

Does Ultrasound Really Work?
By Brett Sears, About.com Guide

If you have an injury such as bursitis, tendonitis, or arthritis you may require physical therapy to help decrease pain and improve function. Your physical therapist may choose to apply therapeutic ultrasound to your injured body part as part of your rehabilitation program.
Therapeutic ultrasound is a treatment that has been used in physical therapy clinics for over 50 years. It provides heat to injured bo...

thursday challenge

Wed, 8 May 2013 23:50:00 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to WORK YOUR LOWER BODY.
Can you do 3-5 lower body exercises?

Spark exercises (there are many more under Fitness):

*Genie Sit
*Squats
*Calf Raises
*Lunges
*Lying Abduction
*Seated leg extensions (w/band too)

Use your imagination.
The weekend is almost here.
Let's get moving!

****always remember to work at your own pace and fitne...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 7 May 2013 23:20:34 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to MEASURE EVERYTHING YOU EAT/DRINK & STAY WITHIN YOUR CALORIE RANGE.

You CAN do this!

Have a great Wednesday!

tuesday challenge

Tue, 7 May 2013 00:33:01 EST

:Happy Tuesday to you!

Your challenge today is to BURN 400 CALORIES TODAY!

Let's get moving folks. Burn off those extra calories.

We CAN do this!

Have a HIGH OCTANE Tuesday!

monday challenge

Sun, 5 May 2013 11:55:33 EST

Happy Monday To You!

Make a note of 5 things that YOU WILL GET DONE BY FRIDAY!

You can jot down the 5 things that you will get done here (or keep them somewhere that you can refer to them).

Also, let's shoot for 8-10 glasses of water today. Starting the week of hydrated is a great beginning to a sure to be busy few days.

Have a FANTASTIC Monday!

friday challenge

Thu, 2 May 2013 23:44:29 EST

Happy Friday to you!!

Today's challenge is to do something to make you feel satisfied:
satisfied with your self that you have spent your time well..

Some examples are:

1-Drink your daily quota of water
2-Do your daily intake of fruits and veggies.
3-Meet you cardio or strength training goal.
4-Stay within your calorie and/or protein range.

You can use one of these or you can make up your own.

Post here to ...

Knee pain 2 years after surgery

Thu, 2 May 2013 18:51:41 EST

Hey everyone..just wondering if anyone else has this problem....

I had arthroscopic surgery on my right knee two and a half years ago...I went through physical therapy and all, and was all cleared....I started running a year after, but quit because it was too hard....so I switched to zumba and then body combat...all went well....

I started running again a bout a month ago....two weeks ago, I had knee pain after one of my runs so I iced it and it got better...after ...

thursday challenge

Wed, 1 May 2013 21:05:01 EST

Happy Thursday!

How did you do with your April cardio minutes If you are unsure, go back in the archives for the April cardio minutes and see what you accomplished in April.

Your challenge TODAY is to
make a challenge for yourself for May cardio minutes.
This is your personal challenge.
Don't worry about what others are challenging themselves.
Post what you think is a good goal for YOU.

Have a FANTASTIC Thursday!

wednesday challenge

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:28:51 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to FEEL THE BURN!
Whether you are doing cardio or strength training, you can push yourself just a bit more today.

If you are doing strength training, try one of the following:

*Do more reps
*Add weight or add a bit more weight

If you are doing cardio training, try one of the following:

*Go for a longer time
*Increase the intensity

Have a...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:52:03 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Your challenge today is to SPREAD SOME SUNSHINE. Go out of your way to make others smile. Make people feel good about themselves. Some ideas could be:

*Open doors for others
*Let people go ahead of you in line/traffic
*Tell a stranger that they are doing a good job
*Tell a co-worker, neighbor, friend, or family member how much you appreciate them
*Do something nice "just because"
*Do a chore for a family member ...

Intro

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:24:15 EST

Hello everyone! My name is Shantel. I tore my ACL in my right knee in November 2010. I had a hamstring graft and had lots of trouble with physical therapy. I had a second operation in October of last year (2012) to remove a bunch of scar tissue. They took a huge trough out from under the knee cap. It looks like I will have another surgery towards the end of this year to do a cartilage graft. I have had quite a bit of pain with cardio. Still pushing through it the best I can. I love hiking so ...

Knees want to know.....new question....

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:27:45 EST

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a while back it was national GARLIC Day.

Do you love garlic?
Do you use it often in preparing your recipes?

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monday challenge

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:45:26 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Your challenge today is to CONSUME 5-7 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. For some, this may sound like a lot of "healthy rabbit food". However, getting in your fruits and vegetables doesn't have to be difficult. Try any of the following to get in extra fruits and vegetables:

*Fruit Smoothies
*Vegetable juices (watch the sodium)
*Vegetable soup
*Grilled vegetables
*Saute vegetables into an omelet or put onto your
sandwic...

knees want to know.....new question....

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:56:50 EST

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NEW QUESTION........

Do you use the fitness tracker if yes what do you think of the recent changes....

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friday challenge

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:42:49 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Let's finish up this busy week with a great workout.

Can you fit in 30-45 minutes of cardio today? Give it a try!

Have a FANTASTIC Friday!

thursday challenge

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:16:28 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Today's challenge is to GREET 3-5 NEW TEAM MEMBERS ON THE TEAMS YOU BELONG TO. Here is how:

*Scroll down to the bottom of a team page that you belong to.
*Find a new member of your team
*Click on that member's picture/avatar and go to their page
*Send them a welcome message (you can also read their page and comment on what is going on in their lives, etc.)

It would be great if you could send out messages to members o...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:27:00 EST

Happy Wednesday!

Your challenge today is this:
Can you cut your daily sugar or switch your regular sugary foods for lighter versions? Instead of: some examples:

*A regular soda - Try a diet soda
*A spoon of sugar in your coffee - Try a partial packet of artificial sweetener or stevia
*Regular chocolate - Try a sugar-free version

As Spark says: Take small steps! What small change can you make today?

P.S. Get in AT LEAST 8 gla...

tuesday challenge

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:38:59 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

(1)Have a healthy breakfast

(2)Have at least one healthy snack to keep your body "fueled"

(3) Measure & notate ALL food consumed

(4) Do something physical that burns AT LEAST 200 calories

Can you do ALL FOUR items on today's challenge? YOU KNOW YOU CAN!

Share with us how many you got done...........

Have a FANTASTIC Tuesday!

monday challenge

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:42:02 EST

Happy Monday to you!!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE FOR 30 CONTINUOUS MINUTES.
Your activity, intensity, and duration are up to you.
This could be as easy as a brisk walk, or as tough as a spinning class.
It is up to you.

Have a great Monday!

knees want to know????!!!

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:41:20 EST

Have you tried Greek yogurt?
Do you like Greek yogurt?

friday challenge

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:27:07 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Your challenge today is to WORK YOUR LOWER BODY.
Can you do 3-5 lower body exercises?

Spark exercises (there are many more under Fitness):

*Genie Sit
*Squats
*Calf Raises
*Lunges
*Lying Abduction
*Seated leg extensions (w/band too)

Use your imagination. The weekend is almost here.
Let's get moving!

****always remember to work at your own pace and fitness level**** <...

thursday challenge

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:18:07 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

It is MEASURE time! On or about 15th of each month, we take our measurements.
Keep track of your measurements as soon as you can to see how your are progressing. There are times when the scale is a "frustrating beast", but the tape measure can show you that you are indeed shrinking.

If you don't have a tape measure, just go online and type in your search engine "printable tape measure". You should be able to find many out there....

wednesday challenge

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:46:21 EST

DailySpark is Now 'The SparkPeople Blog'

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:46:52 EST

DailySpark is Now 'The SparkPeople Blog'
Monday, April 15, 2013

Happy Monday, everyone!

Today we are happy to announce a new change that will make your SparkPeople experience even easier!

As of today our DailySpark blog, which we launched as the separate website DailySpark.com in 2008, is moving to SparkPeople.com. Now you can read all of our great blog posts right here at SparkPeople without having to click away to another site. It's also getting a new n...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:40:23 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE FOR 30 CONTINUOUS MINUTES.
Your activity, intensity, and duration are up to you.
This could be as easy as a brisk walk, or as tough as a spinning class.
It is up to you.

Have a great Tuesday!

10 Tips for Losing 100 Pounds

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:01:13 EST

10 Tips for Losing 100 Pounds
Got a lot to lose? Consider these tips for successful weight loss.
By Kathleen Doheny
WebMD Feature
Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD
If you've got 100 pounds or more to lose, chances are you've already been on numerous diets and exercise programs, without long-term success. So, the standard advice -- eat less, exercise more, and don't give up -- just isn't enough.

WebMD polled weight loss experts -- as well as men and wom...

monday challenge

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:21:31 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Our challenge today is to POST SOMETHING INSPIRATION ON YOUR TEAM HUDDLE AREA. Send out an encouraging word for your fellow team members.
Feel free to post on all of the teams you belong to.
Your words just might help someone that is struggling with food, exercise, or motivation.

Have a great Monday!

friday challenge

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:25:00 EST

thursday challenge

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:58:07 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to PAMPER YOU! Take time out of your day to spoil yourself. Simple ways you can do this are:

*Sleep in
*Take a nap
*Take a relaxing bubble bath
*Buy something for yourself
*Rent a special movie or go see one
*Buy a healthy food you rarely buy
*Ask family or friends to make YOU dinner for once

Whatever you decide to do today, make sure to
take time for YOU.
<...

How is the weather where you live today....

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:53:03 EST

ACL Reconstruction: Allograft vs. Hamstring graft

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:38:56 EST

Hi all, I am finally starting to talk to my Ortho about my knee reconstruction!
But now he is starting to give me options to consider, and so I am turning to you all for some information and advice based on your experiences.
For my ACL he has told me that a Patellar Tendon graft is not an option for me, but I need to determine whether or not I want to use a hamstring graft or a cadaver allograft.
What I know so far is that with the hamstring graft rehab can progress faster, but...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 22:17:02 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Today's challenge is to GREET 5 NEW TEAM MEMBERS ON THE TEAMS YOU BELONG TO. Here is how:

*Scroll down to the bottom of a team page that you belong to.
*Find a new member of your team
*Click on that member's picture/avatar and go to their page
*Send them a welcome message (you can also read their page and comment on what is going on in their lives, etc.)

It would be great if you could send out messages ...

lets' offer our birthday wishes for April.....

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 09:39:33 EST

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Happy Birthday too you !!

April Birthdays

APRIL
Holly (Nightskystar)--2nd
CELESTE2013-11th
YVONNE2001- 20th

Happy Birthday toooo yooou !!
Haaaapppy Biiiirthday tooo youuuuu !!
Happy biiirthday My deeeear Spark friennndd !!

Happy Birthday too you !!
Hope you enjoyed your birthday song !!
Sorry I was ...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 23:46:52 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Your challenge today is simple: Eat lots of food with fiber.

More and more research is showing that a high-fiber diet may help prevent diabetes, heart disease, cancer and weight gain. According to new research from the University of Texas in Austin, women who maintain a healthy weight fill up (without filling out) on fiber.

How can you get more fiber in your day?

* Eat a variety of foods - the less processed the bette...

Memorial Week Challenge Week five

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 11:03:27 EST

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this is this years date... Monday, the 27th of May.

any one interested in this challenge????

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monday challenge

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 21:20:36 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Your challenge today is to WORK OUT YOUR LEGS.
Great exercises to do this are:

*Brisk walking
*Swimming
*Exercise video or gym class (i.e. Spinning, etc.)
*Biking

How will YOU work out your legs today?

****always remember to work at your own pace and fitness level****

Have a greatMonday!

friday challenge

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 22:48:03 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Let's finish up this busy week with a great workout.

Can you fit in 30-45 minutes of cardio today? Give it a try!

Have a FANTASTIC Friday!

thursday challenge

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 22:06:32 EST

Happy Thursday to you!!

Today's challenge is to do something to make you feel satisfied:
satisfied with your self that you have spent your time well..

Some examples are:

1-Drink your daily quota of water
2-Do your daily intake of fruits and veggies.
3-Meet you cardio or strength training goal.
4-Stay within your calorie and/or protein range.

You can use one of these or you can make up your own.

Post ...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 23:28:35 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to JUST SAY NO!

Say NO to:

*Second helpings

*Fats & sugars that you don't need (i.e. in your coffee, butter instead of jam, frying instead of broiling/grilling, etc.)

*Eating fast food instead of making something healthy

*Buying from the vending machine

*Staying sedentary - GET MOVING!

*Taking on more than you can chew (I don't mean food either)...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 23:07:05 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

For those of you that have been living a healthier lifestyle for a while, do you ever catch yourself "guesstimating" on portion size? I caught myself doing this yesterday with a cereal snack mix. I got out my 1/2cup measuring spoon, poured some into it, and went over for a rounded serving. I thought: "Well, it is just a tiny bit over. It doesn't really count as extra."

Hold on a minute! Those little extras really DO COUNT. That's why it is importan...

monday challenge

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:38:50 EST

friday challenge

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:59:51 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE. You can choose cardio, strength training, or a combination of both. The activity, duration, and intensity are all up to you. When you are done with your workout, come back online and boast about what you did.

Have a great Friday!

thursday challenge

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:10:35 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is simple:

DRINK 8 GLASSES OR MORE OF WATER

Get out your recyclable bottle first thing in the morning, and fill it up. Take a sip here and there. Before you know it, you have had your water for the day.

Have a STAYING HYDRATING Thursday!

wednesday challenge

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:39:58 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to FEEL THE BURN! Whether you are doing cardio or strength training, you can push yourself just a bit more today.

If you are doing strength training, try one of the following:

*Do more reps
*Add weight or add a bit more weight

If you are doing cardio training, try one of the following:

*Go for a longer time
*Increase the intensity

Hope all have a FANTASTIC ...

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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:56:01 EST

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tuesday challenge

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:35:01 EST

Happy Tuesday!

Avoid processed foods day!

Can you eat a healthy breakfast at home? Can you pack your lunch & snacks today?

Your challenge is to really try to avoid "convenience foods" (i.e. drive throughs, candy machines, pre-packaged items that are high in salt, etc.) today. If possible, try to make all of your meals. You will find that you can make healthier, less expensive, and lower in sodium meals. If you really need a snack today, why not take some f...

monday challenge

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:48:33 EST

Happy Monday to you!

TRY TO GET IN EXERCISE

Whether it is cardio or strength training, set time aside today FOR YOU.
Feeling stressed out? Exercise is a great stress reliever.
Get in some cardio and burn off some of those calories.

YOU CAN DO IT!

****always remember to work at your own pace and fitness level****

Have a FANTASTIC Monday everyone!

News from SparkPeople plus 500 SparkPoints!

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:57:13 EST

The latest news from SparkPeople, plus 500 SparkPoints!
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Have you given up on dieting time and time again? Have you lost weight and gained it back? Are you just plain sick and tired of starting over?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’ll be excited to hear our latest news. SparkPeople wrote another book! WooHoo!

The Spark Solution is a two-week program to jump-start your weight loss and total body health. The ide...

friday challenge

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:05:50 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE.
You can choose cardio, strength training, or a combination of both.
The activity, duration, and intensity are all up to you.
When you are done with your workout, come back online and boast about what you did.

Have a great Friday!

thursday challenge

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:30:35 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

What is YOUR PERSONAL CHALLENGE? Do you have a hard time getting in your fruits/vegetables? Do you have a hard time getting in all your water? Do you have a hard time getting in strength training?

Your challenge today is to tackle the area that you have a hard time with (mine is sodium & strength training). It could be:

*Answering your Sparkmail and/or Goodies
*Logging in all your food
*Food related (i.e. getting enough ca...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:17:45 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to GET IN 10,000 STEPS. This can be achieved with walking, running, jogging, or a combination of them. Think about this:

1) How far is 10,000 steps? The average person's stride length is approximately 2.5 feet long. That means it takes just over 2,000 steps to walk one mile, and 10,000 steps is close to 5 miles.

2) A sedentary person may only average 1,000 to 3,000 steps a day. For these people adding st...

tuesday challenge

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:05:33 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Can you eat a healthy breakfast at home?
Can you pack your lunch & snacks today?

Your challenge is to really try to avoid "convenience foods" (i.e. drive throughs, candy machines, pre-packaged items that are high in salt, etc.) today.
If possible, try to make all of your meals.
You will find that you can make healthier, less expensive, and lower in sodium meals.
If you really need a snack today, why not take some fruit or pre...

monday challenge

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:15:46 EST

friday challenge

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:58:25 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Let's finish up this busy week with a great workout.

Can you fit in 30-45 minutes of cardio today? Give it a try!

Have a FANTASTIC Friday!

thursday challenge

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:14:24 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to PAMPER YOU!

Take time out of your day to spoil yourself.

Simple ways you can do this are:

*Sleep in
*Take a nap
*Take a relaxing bubble bath
*Buy something for yourself
*Rent a special movie or go see one
*Buy a healthy food you rarely buy
*Ask family or friends to make YOU dinner for once

Whatever you decide to do today, make sure to take tim...

wednesday challenge

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:45:09 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to CONSUME 5-7 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. For some, this may sound like a lot of "healthy rabbit food". However, getting in your fruits and vegetables doesn't have to be difficult. Try any of the following to get in extra fruits and vegetables:

*Fruit Smoothies
*Vegetable juices (watch the sodium)
*Vegetable soup
*Grilled vegetables
*Saute vegetables into an omelet or put o...

tuesday challenge

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:40:08 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Your challenge today is to accomplish these THREE (3) things:

*Read Today's Feature
*Do the Exercise of the Day
*Read (feel free to also post) on one of the Message Board Hot Topics

Pretty simple, huh? YOU CAN DO IT!

Have a great Tuesday!

What cured my knee pain...

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:27:38 EST

Two years ago I was diagnosed by x-rays with arthritis in my knees. It started with severe knee pain after a lot of walking for several days when on a vacation. The pain continued after the vacation. It was severe and required prescription pain pills many days. It hurt to get up and stand up in the morning or after sitting for a while. My orthopedist told me to take up to 4 Ibuprofen at a time in leiu of the Rx which he was concerned I would get dependent on. He also said I would need t...

monday challenge

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:24:52 EST

Happy Monday to you!

TRY TO GET IN EXERCISE

Whether it is cardio or strength training, set time aside today FOR YOU. Feeling stressed out? Exercise is a great stress reliever. Get in some cardio and burn off some of those calories.

YOU CAN DO IT!

Have a FANTASTIC Monday everyone!

friday challenge

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 20:56:07 EST

thursday challenge

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 23:12:29 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Do you find that you have the following symptoms at times: tiredness, lethargy, looking pale, feeling faint and breathless? If so, your body might be running low on iron.

Your CHALLENGE FOR TODAY is to get in your iron (see your Spark nutrition table for your personal needs). Many of us take a multi-vitamin for vitamins/minerals that we might not be getting through food. That is great, but for iron you can also try:

* Roa...

Yoga and patellar tendonitis?

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 19:17:23 EST

Hi!
Was wondering if I could get an opinion...

At my last trip to the doctor's, she suggested I avoid yoga, which I had been participating in for a few weeks, as it puts a lot of stress on the knees. I explained that the instructor was aware of the pain and swelling in my left knee, and always suggested alternative postures and stretches for those that required me to kneel or stretch that leg. The doctor still vetoed it.

However, I have read in several places that Y...

wednesday challenge

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 02:15:23 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to FEEL THE BURN!

Whether you are doing cardio or strength training, you can push yourself just a bit more today.

If you are doing strength training, try one of the following:

*Do more reps
*Add weight or add a bit more weight

If you are doing cardio training, try one of the following:

*Go for a longer time
*Increase the intensity
<...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 23:24:22 EST

Win a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate!

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 15:56:30 EST

Win a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate!
Monday, March 04, 2013

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New to this team

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 13:01:01 EST

Hi my name is Annette and just wanted to tell you a little about my "knees"! Lol! Even though I have been overweight for several years, I was still pretty active, hiking and walking a lot! Two years ago this next June, I hurt my knees. I was actually on crutches at one point, I didn't have insurance and delayed going to the Dr and became more seatary, which was the worse thing to do. Anyway, I still don't really know whats wrong with my knees, I'm sure I need a MRI and physical therapy. I...

Body Media

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 15:36:51 EST

I was able to get one last month and have been using it since I got it. Do have a couple of "issues" one of which is this: we are only on day 3 of March and SOMEHOW I have already been awarded the 250 minutes of exercise for this month!! Really?? Seriously?? I didn't think I hit that many minutes in only 3 days when I've only been "active" for 2 of those days! hmm .... Does anyone else here in this group have a BM??

Lin 40

monday challenge

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 12:38:03 EST

Happy Monday to you!!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE FOR 30 CONTINUOUS MINUTES.
Your activity, intensity, and duration are up to you.
This could be as easy as a brisk walk, or as tough as a spinning class.
It is up to you.

Have a great Monday!

wish our new leap year member our best wishes.

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:49:16 EST

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we have a new member and her birthday is February 29th...........let all wish her a happy birthday today...........FISHER011

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?ID=FI
SHER011

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friday challenge

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 01:43:17 EST

HappyFriday!

How did you do with your February cardio minutes If you are unsure, go back in the archives for the cardio minutes and see what you accomplished in February.

Your challenge TODAY is to make a challenge for yourself for March cardio minutes.
This is your personal challenge.
Don't worry about what others are challenging themselves.
Post what you think is a good goal for YOU.

Have a great Friday!

thursday challenge

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:26:19 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to
tailor your cardio workout to your fitness level. If you are:

*New to Exercise - Try to get in
30 minutes of continuous cardio.

*Have been exercising for a
while (more than a month) - Try to get in 45 minutes of continuous cardio.

*Have been exercising for a long
while - Try to get in 60 minutes of continuous cardio.

YOU CAN DO THIS!
Remember to dri...

wednesday challenge

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:15:22 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to POST A HUDDLE MESSAGE ON ALL OF YOUR SUBSCRIBED SPARK TEAMS!

Post a motivational message on every team that you belong to.
Get creative and have fun!

Have a great Wednesday!

How Many Cortisone Shots Can I Have?

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:21:23 EST

How Many Cortisone Shots Can I Have?
By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide
Updated February 24, 2013

Question: How Many Cortisone Shots Can I Have?
Answer: The short answer? It depends.
First, a bit about cortisone injections: They are used in the treatment of many common orthopedic conditions, and they work by decreasing inflammation of irritated tissues. By limiting the inflammation, pain from these conditions is often relieved. Cortisone injec...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:16:33 EST

monday challenge

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:48:28 EST

Happy Monday to you!!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE FOR 30 CONTINUOUS MINUTES.
Your activity, intensity, and duration are up to you.
This could be as easy as a brisk walk, or as tough as a spinning class.
It is up to you.

Have a great Monday!

friday challenge

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:09:16 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Your challenge today is to burn off AT LEAST 300 CALORIES.
Get moving!
Here are some
suggestions that can get your body on the move:

*Take the stairs instead of the elevator
*Park your car far out in the parking lot
*Walk or take your bike to work or school
*Walk on your lunch break or after dinner
*Go to the gym
*Do strength exercises while you are waiting for a commercial to end

Yo...

thursday challenge

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:24:00 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

As our team continues to quickly grow in members
I thought we could encourage one another.

There are so many new faces on our board (as you can see if you scroll down on the team home page). Many of us also blog what is going on in our lives.

Your challenge today is to find 3-5 members of the Team and encourage them. You can respond to their blog, send on note on the Sparkpage, or send them a note via Sparkmail.

Something to make you laugh

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:45:48 EST

SOMETHING TO MAKE YOU LAUGH. (STAY YOUNG)

A man on a train got pretty chummy with the passengers. He said to a group__"I can tell you fellows what you are__"
He said to one__"You're a blacksmith."
"Yes"
To another he said "You're a lawyer"
"Yes"
He looked at at a little dried up, weazened man and said, "You're a preacher."
"No, I'm not" said the man, "I've just been sick three weeks."
By Rev. Leon Hill (book O' for the life of a preacher"

wednesday challenge

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:16:12 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to FEEL THE BURN!

Whether you are doing cardio or strength training, you can push yourself just a bit more today.

If you are doing strength training, try one of the following:

*Do more reps
*Add weight or add a bit more weight

If you are doing cardio training, try one of the following:

*Go for a longer time
*Increase the intensity

Have a F...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:04:04 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Your challenge today is to find 15 minutes for peace and quiet.
Pull away from your computer, the television, the traffic, the kiddos, THE NOISE....

R-E-L-A-X

Put on some soft music or
Grab a cup of your favorite beverage or
Go for a quiet walk or
Read something comforting or
Sit out on the back porch or....

Relax...the world can wait for 15 minutes!

Come Back and tell us how you...

HI!

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:09:50 EST

I am Jean living in the wilderness area of north eastern Oregon. Just across the hill from The. Snake River . I havent had a lot of trouble with my knees yet but they are tender, I know I need to loose weight and that doing this will help with the pain in my knees. I live 65 miles from the nearest town so there are no gyms available. My main source of ativity is walking, and yard work

Easter Challenge Final Week

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:30:32 EST

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anyone interested in an Easter challenge????
all you have to do is weigh in once a week and post it here.......

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monday challenge

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:41:27 EST

Friday, February 15th

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:19:46 EST

Saw the knee doc for the left knee pain today. Opted for the Cortisone shot this time around. Hoping it helps.

Since I really hadn't been out of my apartment since Tuesday, I decided to take the walk down hill about 4 blocks to the local BK. I had a plain chicken sandwich and small order of fries (didn't finish the fries) and diet coke. Then I walked back uphill home.

Debating with myself about an errand to walmart tomorrow, but that all depends on the weather an...

friday challenge

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:57:42 EST

thursday challenge

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:40:33 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

The challenge is to try to get as many points as can.
This IS NOT a race against others.
This is a way to challenge yourself.

How do you get points? You can:
*Spin the wheel
*Log in all your food
*Exercise, exercise, exercise
*Drink all of your water
*Read articles
*Make an appointment
*Make a Spark recipe
*Post messages
*Mark off items under Other Exercise
*Mark off your dai...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:30:09 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to DRINK AT LEAST 8 GLASSES OF WATER.

Did you know?:

*You lose water through urination, respiration, and by sweating.

*If you are very active, you lose more water than if you are sedentary.

*Twenty percent of your water need will come from the foods you eat. The rest of your water need should come from the beverages you drink. Water is the best choice. Sodas have a lot of sugar in...

my plan for Wednesday, February 13th

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:24:42 EST

Heading to local YMCA to see how much it will cost me to join. Bringing my proofs of income to try to get the "low income" rate. See how that goes.

Y'all have a good night. I'm heading to bed now. I am tired.

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tuesday challenge

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:30:59 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!!

Your challenge today is to:
EXERCISE FOR 30 CONTINUOUS MINUTES.
Your activity, intensity, and duration are up to you.
This could be as easy as a brisk walk, or as tough as a spinning class. It is up to you.

Have a great Tuesday!

Monday, February 11th

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:03:18 EST

Well, food shop is done! Took advantage of the extra funds to buy a few more extra items, like more can food for my dog and 2 cats, meat specials on pork and chicken. I put the meats in food saver bags and into the freezer. I should be set till the end of March.

I did win the bid on ebay for the body media fit core and it finally arrived today. I am happy I have it, but the b*tch is getting the darn thing OUT of that damn plastic casing!! ugh. Trying to do it without cutting...

monday challenge

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:52:24 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Your challenge today is to LET YOUR CREATIVITY FLOW.
Do something fun, and creative. How about:

*Work on your hobby
*Try a new recipe
*Try a new hobby
*Try a new exercise
*Try a new Spark Team
*Crank up the music and dance (it is okay if you make up your own style LOL!)
*Sew
*Move the furniture around
*Go to the mall and try on an outfit you normally wouldn't wear.

Remember: Whatever you...

I am still around

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 15:33:20 EST

Just popped in to let y'all know I am around. Been an off week for me. Both weather and illness has not helped much. I did get outside for about 30 minutes today to help my 80+ neighbor shovel her driveway. Now I am gonna pull out my knitting and learn how to do something new.
I was gonna go to Y this past week, but put it off due to budget contraints. However, I got a pleasant surprise this morning, my tax refund showed up in my bank account! So, gonna make plans to head to the Y this...

friday challenge

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 00:07:40 EST

Happy Friday to you!

We all make schedules, and add exercise onto them.
However, do you realize that you are missing a big opportunity?
What about those DOWN TIME moments?
Those moments where you have to quietly wait for something to happen.

Your challenge today is to ADD IN UNPLANNED EXERCISE whenever possible.
Here are some suggestions:

*While waiting in traffic, do some oblique crunches.
*While waiting for your coffee to brew, ...

thursday challenge

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 21:59:17 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to FEEL THE BURN! Whether you are doing cardio or strength training, you can push yourself just a bit more today.

If you are doing strength training, try one of the following:

*Do more reps
*Add weight or add a bit more weight

If you are doing cardio training, try one of the following:

*Go for a longer time
*Increase the intensity

Hope all have a FANTASTIC Thursda...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 22:45:48 EST

Spread the Spark in 2 Seconds

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 22:15:36 EST

Spread the Spark in 2 Seconds
Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Good evening, Sparkers!

Today we added a "share" functionality to your Nutrition Tracker page. You'll see it on the top left of the page as indicated here by the arrow:

We want to clarify that by sharing this page via Pinterest or Facebook, your personal data will NOT be shared. No one will see information about you, your calories, the foods you've tracked or even your username if you ch...

Do You Need An MRI?

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 20:18:37 EST

Do You Need An MRI?
Find out why your doctor may not have ordered an MRI

By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide
Updated February 03, 201

Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a very useful tool for an orthopedic surgeon. An MRI is helpful at diagnosing many common orthopedic problems. However, an MRI may not always be necessary, and may not be helpful in some situations. Patients are sometimes upset if their doctor does not order an MRI, and may feel ...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 22:58:55 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Winter can bring so many things...

*Snow
*After holiday sales
*Renewing of eating/exercise goals

AND.....

COLD SEASON!

Your challenge today is to GET IN YOUR VITAMIN C. Research suggests that Vitamin C may help with your common cold AND allergies (something that Texas has a hard time with during "Cedar Fever" season).

Foods that are high in Vitamin C are:

*Citrus
*...

monday challenge

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 12:57:36 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Our challenge today is to WORK YOUR CORE MUSCLES.
Great ways to do this are:
or come up with your own.

*Aqaufit
*Plank
*Kickboxing
*Pilates
*Yoga
*Gym equipment that target your core
*Push-ups
*Crunches
*Burpees
*Biking

Check back in later with what you did to accomplish today's challenge.

Have a great Monday!

friday challenge

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:11:20 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Let's finish up this busy week with a great workout.

Can you fit in 30-45 minutes of cardio today? Give it a try!

Have a FANTASTIC Friday!

quick question

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:26:13 EST

Is anyone here also on the Biggest Loser's free community? I just joined up over there and if you are on as well, can I add ya to my friends list there? I am Sparcky_13 over there.

Thanks!

let offer our birthday wishes for February...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:26:41 EST

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February Birthdays................

17th FLEMIDG-AKA- Darlene

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=FL
EMIDG

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THISE BORN IN fEBRUARY!! 410

The Older You Get...The Wiser You Become!

Hope i Didn't forget anyone...please let me know...........

January 31

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:12:05 EST

Well, here we are the last day of January 2013!

Today's agenda: Section 8 apartment inspection -- done, good for another year!
meet with job coach -- soon as I finish here.
crunches and modified push ups --- soon as I finish here.
laundry and other chores -- when I get back from meeting job coach.
resistant band exercises --- when I get back home.

Windy as heck out here today! Thankfully, I don't have far to go to meet the job coach, just down t...

thursday challenge

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:25:15 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

*Whole grains
*Fruits & vegetables - preferably raw or lightly steamed
*Legumes
*Soy
*Seeds

Can anyone tell me what these things have in common?
Yup! They are full of FIBER!

Your challenge today is to EAT YOUR DAILY REQUIREMENTS OF FIBER THROUGH YOUR FOOD. Try to avoid taking a fiber supplement today. Instead, fill your day with healthy fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

You can do this!!! ...

January 30

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:29:10 EST

Sorry I didn't post earlier, but I woke up late today. So, I just got into gear and got out of the house for a few hours.

Did get some things done. Couple if phone calls. A friend stopped by after picking up my cat's medicine for me. After a quick shower, I grabbed the bus to downtown to get another bus to the library to pick up a book on hold. Then grabbed the bus returning but got off at Wal-Mart for a few things. Now I am home relaxing.

Read my blog to see what I b...

My Knees Make Me Feel Old

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:08:19 EST

Hi everyone! I'm somewhat new to SP. I just turned 28 earlier this month and I feel old. I have a back injury that as of this year I will have had for half my life! I never had knee trouble until I moved from California to Ireland. Now, especially in the winter time my knees hurt! There have been times when I've woken up from a deep sleep all but screaming because of the pain in my knees. I did go through a lot of life changes when I moved here. I walk everywhere now, or at least walk to get ...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:09:05 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to BURN 250 CALORIES THROUGH CARDIO EXERCISE.
Choose something below or come up with your own Cardio Exercise::

*Take the dog for a walk
*Push the kids in your jog stroller
*Run errands and get some exercise on your bike
*Play with the kids in the pool
*Jump on the trampoline
*Pop in an exercise DVD for 30 minutes

Have a LIGHT EXERCISE Wednesday!

January 29

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:11:34 EST

Got my pedo on while I putz around the apartment. 250

Got a few things done: liter aka "stink box", phone calls, sort the recycle bins, emails and 2 reps of 10 crunches, not in that order. 48

Laundry is now running. Got some Journey playing on my cd player while I do a bit of surfing. Oh! And gonna go grab a water as soon as I post this. 30

Lin

tuesday challenge

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:07:39 EST

January 28

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:14:36 EST

Well, a very slight weight gain this morning. I am not too worried about it. Last week I weighed in at 188.25. This morning it was 188.50. See? Not a biggie, 1/4#.

On a side note, I tried some sit ups & modified push ups before getting ready for errand. Was able to do 10 sit ups and 2 modified push ups. I will try to increase those numbers tomorrow. Did some walking while shopping at walmart, 2374 steps, about .56 miles.

I will be home tomorrow working on various pro...

monday challenge

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 13:04:25 EST

friday challenge

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:59:19 EST

Happy Friday to you!

We are going to work off any extra calories that we have consumed this week with a bit of fun cardio.

Your challenge today is to get moving and get in 45 min. of cardio. Some great ways to burn off calories can be:

*Turn up the music and dance away those calories (great for house cleaning when no one is watching)
*Put on your headset and go for a walk or jog
*Do some gardening depending on where you live (i.e. mow, pull weed...

thursday challenge

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:11:37 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

How are you doing on Sodium?
Do you add salt to your food?
Do you eat a lot of salty foods?
Have you been keeping track of your sodium intake?

Your challenge today is:

*If you haven't already done so, add Sodium to your nutrient tracker.
Your daily Sodium intake just might surprise you.

*Read labels! Many foods such as: Processed meats, soups, "diet meals", and even pastries have hidden sodium...

Sync Your BodyMedia Device to Your SparkPeople

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:35:13 EST

NEW: Sync Your BodyMedia Device to Your SparkPeople Account!
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Good afternoon, SparkPeople!

Today, we'd like to announce that we're partnering up with the folks over atBodyMedia to provide you with another great tool to help you reach your goals. BodyMedia has a fantastic line of fitness tracking devices to help you wirelessly track your activity, calorie burn and sleep cycles. As of this week, we have made it possible for you ...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:33:21 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to leave THREE different Spark members messages on their Spark page.
Send a note regarding their weight loss, something they said that really inspired you (or that you can relate to), a "WELCOME TO SPARK", etc.
We are looking to encourage others. Who knows?
Maybe YOU will get a few on your page today!

Have a FANTASTIC Wednesday!

P.S. Should you get the urge to leave more than THREE, fee...

Physical Therapy for Knee Pain

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:33:25 EST

Physical Therapy for Knee Pain
By Brett Sears,

The human knee is a hinge joint that is comprised of the tibia (shin) and the femur (thigh). The patella, or kneecap, is located in the front of the knee. The knee is supported by four ligaments. Two shock absorbers, each called a meniscus, are found within the knee.

Pain in the knee can be caused by repetitive trauma and strain or by injury. Occasionally it occurs for no apparent reason. When knee pain occurs, you may...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:30:21 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Do you ever find yourself grabbing for food and thinking: "Why am I eating this? I'm not hungry."

That could be your body saying I NEED WATER, but your brain is getting the signal confused.

Do you ever get so busy with your day that you "forget to eat"? Later, you eat, and eat, AND EAT because you are ravenous. Sound familiar?

Your challenge today is:

*Get in AT LEAST 8 glasses of water (not soda or juice)...

monday challenge

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:35:39 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Your challenge today is to do 3-5 strength training exercises.

You can find exercises to match your current fitness level in the Spark Fitness area.

Need a bit more of a challenge? You can incorporate weights, bands and/or balls into your arm workout.

Remember to have fun, drink plenty of water and rest between reps.

Have a great Monday

friday challenge

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:09:21 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Let's finish up this busy week with a great workout.

Can you fit in 30-45 minutes of cardio today? Give it a try!

Have a FANTASTIC Friday!

5 Easy Ways to Spread the SPARK

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:46:28 EST

5 Easy Ways to Spread the SPARK (& Why You Should)
Thursday, January 17, 2013

We hope that all of you are off to a great start toward reaching your goals this January! Hopefully SparkPeople's trackers, resources, community features and coaching tools have helped you make some progress during these first few weeks of 2013.

As you know, SparkPeople is a FREE website because our mission is to SPARK millions of PEOPLE to reach their goals. We try to ke...

thursday challenge

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:20:43 EST

wednesday challenge

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:55:29 EST

Bilateral Knee Replacement Becoming Safer?

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:59:18 EST

Bilateral Knee Replacement Becoming Safer?

By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com GuideJanuary 8, 2013

Bilateral knee replacement surgery means that both knees are replaced. Patients who have severe knee arthritis in both knees may be good candidates to undergo bilateral total knee replacement. In general, there are two types of bilateral knee replacement surgery:Knee replacement surgery is performed on patients with severe knee arthritis, who have failed to find impr...

tuesday challenge

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:13:48 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE FOR 30 CONTINUOUS MINUTES. Your activity, intensity, and duration are up to you. This could be as easy as a brisk walk, or as tough as a spinning class. It is up to you.

Have a great Tuesday!

monday challenge

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:52:16 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Your challenge today is to LET YOUR CREATIVITY FLOW.
Do something fun, and creative. How about:

*Work on your hobby
*Plant in your yard or in a pot
*Try a new recipe
*Try a new hobby
*Try a new exercise
*Try a new Spark Team
*Crank up the music and dance (it is okay if you make up your own style LOL!)
*Sew
*Move the furniture around
*Go to the mall and try on an outfit you normally wouldn't we...

Word Association

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:45:02 EST

pick any word that comes to mind from the last post.........
i will start with:

spring

let's offer our birthday wishes for January...

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:27:19 EST

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Happy Birthday january Babies.
Happy Birthday to you. Have (or hope you had) a wonderful day and give yourself the best present ever...the present of better health, stronger muscles, more energy...make healthier choices in eating, stay hydrated, move those muscles, and treat yourself like your best friend. Your body & spirit will thank you for many birthdays to come.

PURPLESPARCK(Lin) 13th

www.sparkpeo...

friday challenge

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:20:45 EST

thursday challenge

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:09:44 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to SPREAD SOME SUNSHINE! This is one of my favorite challenges. I believe by just showing kindness to others, you not only make your day great, but you make the day of those you are kind to.

Try to do 3-5 kind acts throughout your day. Try something like:

*Letting some in front of you in traffic
*Let someone go ahead of you in line
*Give a compliment out of the blue
*Do someone's work/chore fo...

Hi I am back on the saddle

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 18:47:38 EST

Had done Spark in the past and achieved my ideal weight. Then I had ACL surgery (2009) followed by meniscus repair (Nov 2012) and gained very quickly. I want to lose weight mainly because my PT and surgeon said if I want to go back to tennis/running it would be much better if I lost weight. Also I have to unbuckle my suit pants when driving home from work. Refuse to buy new stuff. Recovering from knee surgery makes it difficult to exercise, which is annoying.

wednesday challenge

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 23:01:51 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

challenge: COMPLETE ALL YOUR DAILY GOALS.

You can change your personal daily goals under:
*Nutrition
*Change Nutrition Goals
*Add Another Kind of Goal to track

Some ideas for daily goals:

*Brush teeth 2x
*Make Bed
*Meditate/pray
*Take multi-vitamin
*Drink 10 glasses of water
*Do Upper body exercises

...etc. Your challenge today is to complete ALL OF YOUR DA...

tuesday challenge

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 00:08:01 EST

Happy Tuesday!!

Today's challenge is to get moving.....you can walk and shoot for that 10,000 steps, go to the gym and do some time on a stationary bike or an elliptical. or you can do something as simple and inexpensive as dancing to music videos or the radio. Let's get moving and get the blood flowing and shoot for 400 to 500 calories burned.

Have a Terrific Tuesday!!

monday challenge

Sun, 6 Jan 2013 14:05:19 EST

Happy Monday To You!

I thought we could start off the week with a "to do list".

Make a note of 5 things that YOU WILL GET DONE BY FRIDAY!

You can jot down the 5 things that you will get done here (or keep them somewhere that you can refer to them).

Also, let's shoot for 8-10 glasses of water today. Starting the week of hydrated is a great beginning to a sure to be busy few days.

Have a FANTASTIC Monday!

friday challenge

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 23:57:18 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Let's finish up this busy week with a great workout.

Can you fit in 30-45 minutes of cardio today? Give it a try!

****always remember to work at your own pace and fitness level****

Have a FANTASTIC Friday

2 Great Deals on 1 Great DVD

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 23:44:22 EST

2 Great Deals on 1 Great DVD!
Thursday, January 03, 2013

Happy New Year!

On behalf of everyone at SparkPeople, we want to wish you a Happy & Healthy New Year! Whatever your goals, we are here to help.

For those of you who are planning to get fit, tone up and lose weight in 2013, we wanted to make sure you knew about 2 Great Deals happening this month on our new Total Body Sculpting with Coach Nicole DVD. Members can choose one of two deals when purc...

thursday challenge

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 00:02:22 EST

Valentine's Challenge Week 5

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 00:13:11 EST

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just post here if you are interested.....
and weight in once a week and record how much you have lost here...

looks like Holly lost the most for the New Years challenge!!!
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wednesday challenge

Tue, 1 Jan 2013 23:50:25 EST

Happy Wednesday!

How did you do with your December cardio minutes If you are unsure, go back in the archives for the December cardio minutes and see what you accomplished then.

Your challenge TODAY is to:
make a challenge for yourself for January cardio minutes.
This is your personal challenge.
Don't worry about what others are challenging themselves.
Post what you think is a good goal for YOU.

Have a FANTASTIC Wednesday!

tuesday challenge

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:29:42 EST

LET'S GET HEALTHY, HAPPY & FIT TOGETHER !
Back on Wednesday.....

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EVERYONE!

2013 IS OUR YEAR TO SHINE!

blessings and hugs.....lita

New/Old Member

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:49:03 EST

Hi everyone!

My name is Celeste. I am 27 years old. I'm currently 205 lbs which at 5'1 is not a good thing.
I am an emotional eater and have been for years. When I turned 27, back in April, I had to quit karate shortly afterwards due to both of my knees going out. They've been sore ever since.

I am currently on Glucosamine and Naproxen to help ease it. I can't afford to visit a doctor yet, so I have been trying to deal with it on my own. I am looking into water aero...

monday challenge

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 15:21:03 EST

Happy Monday to you!!

Christmas is over and on to the new year 2013!!!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE FOR 30 CONTINUOUS MINUTES.
Your activity, intensity, and duration are up to you. This could be as easy as a brisk walk, or as tough as a spinning class. It is up to you.

Have a great New Year's Monday!

happy new year!

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 15:17:41 EST

Three Wishes
When you are lonely
I wish you Love
When you are confused
I wish you Faith
When you are down
I wish you Joy

wishing you and yours all the blessings of the 2013
blessings and hugs...............lita

new years resolution link

www.moninavelarde.com/newyears/

friday challenge

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:14:32 EST

thursday challenge

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:57:36 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Hope everyone had a great Christmas...sorry i didn't put out any challenges but have started back today.........

There are so many new faces on our board (as you can see if you scroll down on the team home page). Many of us also blog what is going on in our lives.

Your challenge today is to find 3-5 members of the Team and encourage them. You can respond to their blog, send on note on the Sparkpage, or send them a note via Sparkm...

Knee pain

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 07:56:08 EST

Hi Lita, my knee pain was okay last week, but it again started to bother me today, but i wont give up. I see ur fitness minutes and u r doing great, I am hoping at least by next month i must able to catch up with u in my fitness minutes. Bye, Take care

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

friday challenge

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:30:52 EST

Happy Friday to you!

As we start to "get a hang" of this lifestyle change, we become confident that we can "eyeball" a serving. Have you gotten to this point? Do you:

*Pour cereal straight from the box into your bowl?
*Say "that looks like about 2 Tbsp. of half & half"?
*Say: "I'm sure I ate only 1/2 cup of ice cream"?

If you find yourself overly confident about your portions, you might be in for a shock.

Your challenge today i...

thursday challenge

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:48:40 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

It is MEASURE time! On or about the third week of each month, we take our measurements.
Keep track of your measurements as soon as you can to see how your are progressing. There are times when the scale is a "frustrating beast", but the tape measure can show you that you are indeed shrinking.

If you don't have a tape measure, just go online and type in your search engine "printable tape measure". You should be able to find many out there. ...

wednesday challenge

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:16:47 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is simple:

DRINK 8 GLASSES OR MORE OF WATER

Get out your recyclable bottle first thing in the morning, and fill it up. Take a sip here and there. Before you know it, you have had your water for the day.

Have a great Wednesday!

tuesday challenge

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:52:30 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Your challenge today is to SAY NO TO EMPTY CALORIES. That means, steer clear of:

*Donuts, pastries, cookies, crackers, cereals, and baked goods filled with processed white flour and loads of sugar

*Drinks loaded with sugar

*Chips

*Candy and "junk food"

Really concentrate on eating healthy today. Make every meal & snack count.

Have a great Tuesday!

A Unique Type of Walking Cane

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:12:51 EST

Cambell Cane for Walking
A Unique Type of Walking Cane

By Brett Sears, About.com Guide

Manufacturer's Site
A Campbell Cane is a special type of walking cane developed by Ron Campbell. He got the idea for the cane after watching people walk with standard canes and felt that people could be walking more upright with less pressure on the shoulder and hand.

Bottom Line

A cane is a cane is a cane. Right? When you think of a walking ...

Sciatica returned after July knee surgery

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:41:43 EST

I joined this team shortly before my July 12th knee surgery for a torn right meniscus. I almost didn't do the surgery because my knee was showing signs of getting better and I have heard in some cases, t can resolve itself. Yet I did the surgery because it was timed right for recovery before I started my last semester in nursing school. Hind sight is 20/20. I just turned 57 recently, by the way. (I had wanted to go into nursing for some time and just bit the bullet. Better late than never! :...

monday challenge

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:03:48 EST

Please pray for Newtown

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:39:50 EST

There was a school shooting in my state today. Just 45 minutes from my home 27 people were murdered by a lunatic. 18 children lost their lives and right now there are no answers for parents, 9 teachers, or administrators families. Why? Please keep the families in your thoughts and prayers.

friday challenge

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:38:43 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Are you in a place in your life where you need to forgive or confront someone/something and MOVE ON? Is this thing effecting your weight loss efforts? Can you confront this thing (whether in my mind, on the phone, in a letter, etc.) and MOVE ON?

If you aren't dealing with an item like this, GREAT! Your challenge is to think of someone that you haven't said "hello" to in a while and give them a call, send them a card/letter, or send them an e-mail. ...

thursday challenge

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:10:47 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to burn off AT LEAST 300 CALORIES.

Here are some
suggestions that can get your body on the move:

*Take the stairs instead of the elevator
*Park your car far out in the parking lot
*Walk or take your bike to work or school
*Walk on your lunch break or after dinner
*Go to the gym
*Do strength exercises while you are waiting for a
commercial to end

...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:29:35 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Here is an interesting challenge: Watch your Sugar intake.

Some of us drink our coffee with sugar, or have a regular soda during our busy days.

Your challenge today is this: Can you cut your daily sugar or switch your regular sugary foods for lighter versions? Instead of:

*A regular soda - Try a diet soda
*A spoon of sugar in your coffee - Try a partial packet of artificial sweetener or stevia
*Regular cho...

tuesday challenge

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:26:02 EST

Happy Tuesday!!

Today's challenge is to get moving.....
you can walk and shoot for that 10,000 steps,
go to the gym and do some time on a stationary bike or an elliptical.
you can do something as simple and inexpensive as dancing to music videos

Let's get moving and get the blood flowing and shoot for 400 to 500 calories burned.

Have a Terrific Tuesday!!

monday challenge

Sun, 9 Dec 2012 17:05:44 EST

Happy Monday to you!

1) Get some paper, scissors, and a pen
2) Find a jar, small box, or small container
3) Cut your paper into strips. You should get about 20 on a 8x11 sheet
4) Come up with ideas of things you can do INSTEAD OF EATING RIGHT NOW

The idea here is that when you are bored, frustrated, sad, angry, etc. and ARE NOT REALLY HUNGRY (your tummy isn't growling), you pull a slip of paper from your jar/box, etc. to do.
Whatever is o...

friday challenge

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 23:33:46 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Let's finish up this busy week with a great workout.

Can you fit in 30-45 minutes of cardio today? Give it a try!

Have a FANTASTIC Friday!

thursday challenge

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 22:33:10 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Today's challenge it to : UPDATE YOUR SPARKPAGE!

Isn't it nice to know that others are experiencing the same trials and accomplishments as you are on Spark?

When you post to a board, many folks click on your photo and read your Sparkpage.
I am sure you have done it too.
You find a picture or post that is interesting and click to learn more about that person.

Your challenge today is to update your Sparkpage. If y...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 23:10:44 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to FEEL THE BURN!

Whether you are doing cardio or strength training, you can push yourself just a bit more today.

If you are doing strength training, try one of the following:

*Do more reps
*Add weight or add a bit more weight

If you are doing cardio training, try one of the following:

*Go for a longer time
*Increase the intensity

Have a FANTAST...

tuesday challenge

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 00:16:25 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

It is time for determining your Decmeber CARDIO MINUTES.
How many minutes of cardio are you doing daily?
How many is that in a week? How much is that for a month?
Can you increase that for the month of December?

Many of us were faced with holiday food temptations.
Increasing your exercise minutes for Decenber is a great way to ward off the "5lbs. holiday weight gain".

Your challenge today is to
...

monday challenge

Sun, 2 Dec 2012 14:30:12 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Your challenge today is to IMPROVE YOUR ENVIRONMENT.
Today would be a great day to:

*Clean house
*Put away laundry
*Go through your house for items to donate
*Clean out the fridge & pantry of tempting foods
*Wash & detail your car
*Garden
*Clean off your desk
*Go through junk mail in your electronic and postal boxes

Have a great Monday!

Total Knee Replacements x 3

Sun, 2 Dec 2012 10:59:45 EST

Hello everyone, well here I go again. 2 total knee replacements on the left, now a total knee on the right this Tuesday. I hope this is it because I can't take anymore surgeries or recoveries 234 46 .

Offer your December birthday wishes here.....

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:20:45 EST

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DECEMBER Birthdays

click on the link to get to their respective pages.....

-HopeSingh - 3rd

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=HO
PESINGH

MOCACHOC -December 29

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=MO
CACHOC

Iamagemlover December 31

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?i...

New SparkCoach Programs for Plateaus & Motivation

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:47:29 EST

Introducing 2 New SparkCoach Programs for Plateaus & Motivation!
Friday, November 30, 2012

We launched SparkCoach back in August with a single program track: the SparkDiet, and our members have responded in an overwhelmingly positive way to the feature and the video-based coaching program. Thank you for your support!

The last several months, your coaches have been hard at work developing new programs for SparkCoach, based on feedback from members. ...

new year's challenge

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:35:46 EST

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any one interested in a new year's challenge????

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friday challenge

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:45:40 EST

Sign Up for the 12 Days of Cookies Emails Today!

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:32:36 EST

Hurry! Sign Up for the 12 Days of Cookies Emails Today!
Thursday, November 29, 2012

It's the most wonderful time of year: The 12 Days of Holiday Cookies emails are almost upon us! Starting Dec. 1 and running through Dec. 12 in ourRecipe of the Day email, you'll get a tasty holiday treat in your email inbox each morning--and these recipes are a step above the rest. They're not only tasty, but they are a little healthier than most cookies, too.

This year we upd...

thursday challenge

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:22:18 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to GET AS MANY POINTS AS YOU CAN.
You are not up against anyone else with this challenge.
In order to get a bunch of points for the day, you need to eat well, exercise, drink water, and participate in the Spark Community.

How many points can you get today? GO FOR IT!

Come back and Share your points here......

Have a great Thursday!

wednesday challenge

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:24:20 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to burn off AT LEAST 300 CALORIES.
Get moving!

Here are some suggestions that can get your body on the move:

*Take the stairs instead of the elevator
*Park your car far out in the parking lot
*Walk or take your bike to work or school
*Walk on your lunch break or after dinner
*Go to the gym
*Do strength exercises while you are waiting for a commercial to end...

Thanks for the Goodie!

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:03:58 EST

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tuesday challenge

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:58:47 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Your challenge today is to POST A MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE THAT REALLY SPEAKS TO YOU. Feel free to post it on:

*Your "My Current Status" area
*On your Spark page
*On the Spark teams (including this one) that you belong to

Have a great Tuesday !

monday challenge

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:57:51 EST

friday challenge

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 22:02:20 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Let's finish up this busy Thanksgiving week with a great workout.

Can you fit in 30-45 minutes of cardio today? Give it a try!

Have a FANTASTIC Friday!

thursday challenge

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:15:44 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to:
1-Enjoy your day today.
2-You choose what you will do.
3- Drink your water
4-Take your vitamins too.

Come back and share what you did!

Have a great Thursday!

wednesday challenge

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:40:35 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to get outside for exercise......
as long as the fall weather is good where you live,,,,. if not see what you can do inside.
You can do this!!

The exercise is up to you.

Here are some suggestions:
*Raking leaves
*Gardening
*Jogging
*Walking
*Roller Skating
*Bicycling
*Hiking

Enjoy your day and get some fresh air!

Have a great Wednesday! ...

Tips On How To Stop Overeating.....

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:01:49 EST

Tips On How To Stop Overeating

6 Ways To Stop Overeating
Tune in to your hunger signals for great weight loss results
By Heidi Reichenberger McIndoo, RD
Gain control of food cravings
1. Use the hunger scale
2. Refuel every 4 hours
3. Eat breakfast without fail
4. Build high-volume meals
5. Munch fiber all day long
6. Always include protein
More weight loss tips

Gain control of food cravings
Simple ways to stay satisf...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:33:55 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Today's challenge is to MAKE A LIST OF THINGS YOU HAVE A HARD TIME CONQUERING AND ACCOMPLISH THEM.

For example, I have a hard time with sodium, strength training, and getting enough water. Those are the things I will be focusing on today.

What will your challenge be today?

Feel free to share what you did.

Have a great Tuesday!

Something to keep knee from twisting

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:46:27 EST

My knee is doing better with some weight loss and consistent exercise but sometimes when I turn it or twist it, it hurts a lot.

Is there something (like a brace) that people have used to keep the knee in a straighter position?

thanks!

monday challenge

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:00:42 EST

friday challenge

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:30:24 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Let's finish up this busy week with a great workout.

Can you fit in 30-45 minutes of cardio today?

Give it a try!

Have a FANTASTIC Friday!

thursday challenge

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:19:08 EST

wednesday challenge

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:38:14 EST

tuesday challenge

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:31:02 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Our challenge today is to do one or more of these below....

1-POST SOMETHING INSPIRATION ON YOUR TEAM HUDDLE AREA.

2-Send out an encouraging word for your fellow team members.

3- Give a goodie to a team member

Your words just might help someone that is struggling with food, exercise, or motivation.

Have a great Tuesday!

monday challenge

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:38:00 EST

Cross Legged

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 11:33:42 EST

I love yoga and love practicing it but the only problem is I can't sit cross legged. It causes a lot of pain and discomfort so I feel like I am not getting the best out of those poses because I am focusing on how to situate my body into a comfortable position rather than focus on the pose. It is frustrating because I really love the benefits and way I feel when I practice. I just can't seem to get my hips and legs to cooperate. I have hyper extension in my knees and elbows so I'm not sure if ...

friday challenge

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 23:36:54 EST

Happy Friday to you !

Your challenge today is to EAT IN MODERATION.
Get a smaller plate and serve yourself a small portion of your favorite foods being served.
Put your fork down between bites. Drink water throughout your meal.
Enjoy the company around you.
Don't beat yourself up for having something that isn't "diet friendly".
Instead, have a small portion and savor it.

Have a Great Friday!

Offer your November birthday wishes here.....

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 23:34:30 EST

there are no November birthdays this month........
sure hope i didn't miss anyone..........

let's all have an awesome month!!!

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thursday challenge

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 22:29:39 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to WORK OUT YOUR LEGS.
Great exercises to do this are:

*Brisk walking
*Jogging
*Pole walking
*Swimming
*Exercise video or gym class (i.e. Spinning, Kickboxing, etc.)
*Jumping rope, squats, lunges, jumping jacks
*Biking

How will YOU work out your legs today?

Have a great Thursday!

wednesday challenge

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 23:10:02 EST

tuesday challenge

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 21:37:29 EST

Listen While You Spark to SparkPeople Radio

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 19:50:29 EST

Listen While You Spark (or Anytime) with SparkPeople Radio
Monday, November 05, 2012

Hey, SparkPeople members!
Are you ready to get sparked like you've never been sparked before?

We're excited to announce the launch of SparkPeople Radio, a premium on-demand radio show that lets you listen to our latest and greatest content anytime! This is unlike anything we've done before, though we have done radio interviews in the past. This time, we have our OWN SHOW, desi...

monday challenge

Sun, 4 Nov 2012 18:22:45 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Your challenge today is to TACKLE THINGS ON YOUR TO DO LIST.
Make a list. Get busy. Pat yourself on the back for working hard and getting your items accomplished.

Have a great Monday!

friday challenge

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 23:26:33 EST

Have a happy Friday!

1) Get in 10-12 glasses of water

2) Take your multi-vitamin

3) Just kick back and enjoy your day.

4) You choose your exercise for your level of fitness

Have a FANTASTIC Friday!

thursday challenge

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:41:43 EST

Happy Thursday!

How did you do with your October cardio minutes If you are unsure, go back in the archives for the October cardio minutes and see what you accomplished in October.

Your challenge TODAY is to make a challenge for yourself for November cardio minutes. This is your personal challenge. Don't worry about what others are challenging themselves. Post what you think is a good goal for YOU.

Have a FANTASTIC Thursday!

wednesday challenge

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:55:41 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

*Taking out the recycle for an elderly neighbor
*Giving the person in front of you the change they are short
*Striking up a polite conversation with a complete stranger, and wishing them a good day

Your challenge today is to PASS IT ON!
Throw out random acts of kindness.
With all of the craziness on the news and in our lives, it feels pretty good to spread the smiles around you.

Once you read this, put on a ha...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:59:50 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Your challenge today is to see how many different COLORS you can eat from the fruit & vegetable group. Having a variety of colors daily insures that you are eating a range of foods that are loaded with different vitamins and minerals.

Remember to drink your water today as well. Fruits and vegetables are not only loaded with good vitamins/minerals, but they are also full of fiber. Opt for the fresh or steamed items whenever possible too.

The Surprising Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:17:31 EST

The Surprising Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

By Pina LoGiudice ND, LAc, Siobhan Bleakney, ND, and Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc
Co-Medical Directors of Inner Source Health in New York

Conventional thought used to consider fats like coconut oil to be unhealthy and contribute to heart disease. We now know that this isn’t true. In fact, coconut oil is actually a heart healthy food that can keep your body running smoother in a few different ways

What are the he...

monday challenge

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:36:25 EST

Happy Monday to you!!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE FOR 30 CONTINUOUS MINUTES.
Your activity, intensity, and duration are up to you.
This could be as easy as a brisk walk, or as tough as a spinning class.
t is up to you.

Have a great Monday!

friday challenge

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:56:41 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Your challenge today is to work on your CORE areas (i.e. stomach, back, sides). These are the areas that most of us have trouble with.

Exercising your core helps your posture and MAKES YOU LOOK THINNER.
Who can argue with that?

See the Spark Fitness area for CORE exercises that are appropriate for your fitness level. Feel free to share what you did. You can also share a fitness DVD or type of gym class that you worked ...

thursday challenge

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:09:05 EST

wednesday challenge

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:29:34 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to FEEL THE BURN!

Whether you are doing cardio or strength training, you can push yourself just a bit more today.

If you are doing strength training, try one of the following:

*Do more reps
*Add weight or add a bit more weight

If you are doing cardio training, try one of the following:

*Go for a longer time
*Increase the intensity

Have a FANTASTIC We...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:30:09 EST

monday challenge

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 13:09:12 EST

friday challenge

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:47:35 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE.
You can choose cardio, strength training, or a combination of both.
The activity, duration, and intensity are all up to you.
When you are done with your workout, come back online and boast about what you did.

Have a great Friday!

thursday challenge

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:57:24 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

It is MEASURE time! The mid time of each month, we take our measurements. Keep track of your measurements as soon as you can to see how your are progressing. There are times when the scale is a "frustrating beast", but the tape measure can show you that you are indeed shrinking.

If you don't have a tape measure, just go online and type in your search engine "printable tape measure". You should be able to find many out there.

Suggested...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:34:04 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

We ALL do it...."eyeball" portion sizes and guess the approximate size of what we have eaten. However, when we "guess" that we are eating a cup of cereal, are we really? Is it more like 1.5 cups of cereal? That extra .5 cups adds more calories to our day. Calories that we aren't keeping track of.

Your challenge today is to first get out your:

measuring cups, measuring spoons, and kitchen scale

After you have done that, ...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:16:59 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Are you eating enriched, white flour in your foods? If you are, STOP!!! Foods full of enriched, white flour are not as good for you as foods full of whole grains.

Your challenge today is to EAT WHOLE GRAINS & SKIP THE WHITE FLOUR.
Try whole grains in:

*Your cereal
*Your bread, bagel, tortilla
*Your rice, pasta

Remember to READ LABELS! Look for a high fiber content in what you are eating. When I go shoppin...

You Can Now Connect Your Fitbit to SparkPeople!

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:39:24 EST

You Can Now Connect Your Fitbit to SparkPeople!
Monday, October 15, 2012

Good morning, SparkPeople!

Today we are THRILLED to announce that we have partnered with Fitbit, a market leader in fitness devices. Fitbit has a full line of tracking devices to help you automatically and wirelessly track your distance, steps, calories burned and even fitness minutes. There are a lot of fitness tracking devices out there, but some products stand well above the othe...

monday challenge

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:49:25 EST

Happy Monday to you!

How was everyone's weekend?
Did you get a bunch accomplished?
Did you spend time with loved ones?
Did you rest and relax? GREAT FOR YOU!

Your challenge today is to WORK YOUR CORE! You can do any (or all) of the following:

*Do at least THREE exercises (and appropriate reps) that work your CORE area.
Spark Fitness has great suggestions for core exercises.

*Take a class such as kick boxing,martial a...

friday challenge

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:04:31 EST

thursday challenge

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:21:14 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your week is almost over. How are you holding up? Are you needing more energy around 10am & 4pm each day? Maybe you should consider spreading your calories throughout the day with smaller meals AND snacks. Hmm....that's a GREAT IDEA!

Your challenge today is to EAT TWO HEALTHY SNACKS.
Have one in the morning after your body has used the energy from your breakfast.
Have a healthy snack during the late afternoon when your body is startin...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 23:12:09 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Let's get a little creative and help each other at the same time.

1) Get some paper, scissors, and a pen
2) Find a jar, small box, or small container
3) Cut your paper into strips. You should get about 20 on a 8x11 sheet
4) Come up with ideas of things you can do INSTEAD OF EATING RIGHT NOW

The idea here is that when you are bored, frustrated, sad, angry, etc. and ARE NOT REALLY HUNGRY (your tummy isn't growling), you pu...

Been gone a while lost my groove

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 10:59:03 EST

Hey everyone good morning I have been MIA for a while. I was doing my workout routine really good then needed to change it around cause of my knee. Last time I checked in I had just got a steroid shot in my knee and for 3 weeks everything was wonderful. I baught my self a bike and started riding along some of our trails every other day and walking up to 3 miles the others. I even started doing the bleachers at the track along with my walk. Soon found out that 2 sets if bleachers is the same...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 22:11:04 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Your challenge today is to see how many Sparkpoints you can get.

Go to your Sparkpoints page to see ways to earn points. Some areas are:

*Drinking your water
*Exercising
*Reading articles
*Making a recipe
*Completing Lifestyle scale
*Eating right
*Web search

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

So how many points did you get today,come and share.......

Have a great Tuesday!!

today is your day.....

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 18:31:42 EST

hi this was written by my friend ......Ray aka Jukebox2
thought it was worth posting here.........

It doesn't matter if you only have a few pounds to lose or a couple of hundred, the concept is the same. You have to change what you're doing in order to make changes in your life. Short of surgeries (Which is still a change) How will you get to your goals?

For me, I take small steps towards small goals... something that is attainable. I find that if I try to d...

monday challenge

Sun, 7 Oct 2012 12:36:17 EST

Happy Monday to you!!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE FOR 30 CONTINUOUS MINUTES.
Your activity, intensity, and duration are up to you.
This could be as easy as a brisk walk, or as tough as a spinning class.
It is up to you.

****always remember to work at your own pace and fitness level****

Have a great Monday!

exercing with out kneeling

Sun, 7 Oct 2012 05:29:33 EST

Hi I'm Donna Had knee surgery after car accident about 10 years ago. post accident never able to kneel on that knee without pain even after surgery.
I swim and work out at a gym have my own business where I do not sit at all all day 6 days a week most of the year. I'm looking for a video or exercises that do require kneeling Ouch 198

friday challenge

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 23:08:40 EST

Have a happy Friday!

1) Get in 10-12 glasses of water

2) Take your multi-vitamin

3) Just kick back and enjoy your day.

4) You choose your exercise for your level of fitness

****always remember to work at your own pace and fitness level****

Have a FANTASTIC Friday!

thursday challenge

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 23:13:59 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to SPOIL YOURSELF.
Do something kind and pampering JUST FOR YOU!
Go ahead, you deserve it!
Tell us what you did for "YOU"

Have a great Thursday!

Thank You for Voting for SparkPeople!

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 22:17:02 EST

Thank You for Voting for SparkPeople!
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

A couple of weeks ago, we told you that SparkPeople was a finalist in the OMMA Awards (Online Media, Marketing & Advertising) for Website Excellence. We asked you to help us Spread the Spark by logging on and voting for us in the Members' Choice Award category.

And vote you did! SparkPeople members logged on to show their support by voting for SparkPeople. SparkPeople received an “unpreced...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 22:17:53 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

It is time for determining your OCTOBER CARDIO MINUTES.
How many minutes of cardio are you doing daily?
How many is that in a week?
How much is that for a month?
Can you increase that for the month of October?

Your challenge today is to DETERMINE HOW MANY CARDIO MINUTES YOU CAN DO IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER .
Make a pledge to yourself.
You DESERVE to be healthy IN 2012.
Don't put off until tomorrow, what yo...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 22:23:58 EST

Offer your Birthday wishes for October here......

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:50:42 EST

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Don't forget to visit everyone's SparkPages to wish them a Happy Birthday!

Happy OCTOBER Birthdays To:

HEALTHYNEWPAIGE..... 29th

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=HE
ALTHYNEWPAIGE

HOPE I DIDN'T FORGET ANYONE.........

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If you'd like to be remembere...

monday challenge

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 09:57:38 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Your challenge today is to WORK OUT YOUR LEGS.
Great exercises to do this are:

*Brisk walking
*Swimming
*Exercise video or gym class (i.e. Spinning,etc.)
*Biking

How will YOU work out your legs today?

****always remember to work at your own pace and fitness level****

Have a great Monday!

friday challenge

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:15:25 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Let's finish up this busy week with a great workout.

Can you fit in 30-45 minutes of cardio today? Give it a try!

Have a FANTASTIC Friday!

thursday challenge

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:21:59 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Sodium. It seems to be in almost everything we eat. Even foods that aren't necessarily salty, have sodium in them. Are you reading your labels? Are you watching your sodium?

Why is sodium good for you? The body uses sodium to:

*Regulate blood pressure and blood volume
*Help maintain the right balance of fluids in your body
*Help transmit nerve impulses
*Influence the contraction and relaxation of muscles
*Sodium is a...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:32:03 EST

being kind to my knees

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:19:23 EST

since the orthopedic DR. says no knee replacement till i loose about 100 lbs, i have been looking at positive things to do to make my life better. today i went to a physical therapists for the first time and am now on a program of doing 5 exercises twice daily to strengthen my legs. there is minor pain when i do the exercizes but i am detirmined to get into better shape. i am also riding my recumbent trike. i am also continuing to drop the weight. sparks is a great site and i want to thank...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:03:52 EST

so mad another knee injury

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:56:21 EST

On Saturday I went fishing with my boyfriend and after a couple hours later both my knees where killing me where i was cried. I didnt do much walking but we did have to go down a small hill to check on our poles. I have another knee injury thanks to my brother... last night he left water on the floor and i slipped and fell a couple stairs. My knee is bruised and my arm is also all beat up. I'm going to have to wait a couple more days to start walking with my mom

monday challenge

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:01:43 EST

Happy Monday to you!!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE FOR 30 CONTINUOUS MINUTES.
Your activity, intensity, and duration are up to you.
This could be as easy as a brisk walk, or as tough as a spinning class. It is up to you.

Have a great Monday!

Pros and cons of knee injections

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 06:20:17 EST

My Dr. has suggested that I get either a steroid shot or synvisc (?) to alleviate my knee pain which comes from both arthritis and wearing away of the pads in my knees.

What has your experience been with either of these treatments? Any advice would be appreciated? Thank you.

23 W/ BAD KNEES

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:49:53 EST

I'm 23 years old and every time I tell someone I have bad knees they say yeah right and that I am lazy. I was doing sports from middle school to my senior year in high school. The doctor told me many times to spot running and stop doing other sports, I did not listen and would always get injured, I would always tell my coach I was okay but got injuries on top of injuries. a year ago i signed up for a gym and I would go 3 times a month because of my pain in my knees, just walking around school...

friday challenge

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:10:54 EST

thursday challenge

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:31:23 EST

helpful articles on some knees issues.....

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:48:35 EST

Sparkpeople posted these articles yesterday
Treatment for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

www.healthline.com/osteoarthritis/an
atomy-animations#1/introduction-to-oa-
of-the-knee

Foods that Fight Osteoarthritis

www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutriti
on_articles.asp?id=862

New Pill Might Relieve Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/health_
news_detail.asp?he...

new here but not to knee issues

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:13:10 EST

hello. my names stephanie, im 20 and have been struggling with knee problems since i was a kid, they have a few theories as to the reason but no one really has an answer to what it is. seeing as my main way of exercising is jogging this is starting to become a problem

wednesday challenge

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:57:03 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to SEND OUT THREE (3) SPARK GOODIES TO THREE RANDOM MEMBERS. It is preferable that you send these goodies to members that you don't usually correspond with. These could be three people on three different boards. These people could be new members. These people could be ones that are asking for guidance/motivation in their blog.

Have a great Wednesday!

tuesday challenge

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:28:56 EST

Happy Tuesday!!

Today's challenge is to get moving.....you can walk and shoot for that 10,000 steps, go to the gym and do some time on a stationary bike or an elliptical. or you can do something as simple and inexpensive as dancing to music videos or the radio.
Let's get moving and get the blood flowing and shoot for 400 to 500 calories burned.

Have a Terrific Tuesday!!

monday challenge

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:10:44 EST

friday challenge

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:45:56 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Your challenge today is to burn off AT LEAST 300 CALORIES. Get moving! Here are some suggestions that can get your body on the move:

*Take the stairs instead of the elevator
*Park your car far out in the parking lot
*Walk or take your bike to work or school
*Walk on your lunch break or after dinner
*Go to the gym
*Do strength exercises while you are waiting for a commercial to end

You get the id...

Your opinion please

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:05:57 EST

I had to go to Walmart and buy a new mouse for the house.(computer) While there I had to take a trip to the ladies room. There I saw dozens and dozens of Christmas trees. I asked the person back there, these aren't going on the floor yet are they? And her reply was by the end of the week. I can't believe it. It isn't even Halloween yet. When I was growing up, Santa came on Thanksgiving Day in the parade. The next day is when the "season" started and he was at all the stores. We would...

thursday challenge

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:24:25 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to PAMPER YOU!

Take time out of your day to spoil yourself.

Simple ways you can do this are:

*Sleep in
*Take a nap
*Take a relaxing bubble bath
*Buy something for yourself
*Rent a special movie or go see one
*Buy a healthy food you rarely buy
*Ask family or friends to make YOU dinner for once

Whatever you decide to do today, make sure to take tim...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:17:43 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Do you know anyone that needs ENCOURAGEMENT?
Don't think just in terms of your job. Think about family, friends, or even a stranger that could use some encouragement, advice, or even a reassuring hug .

Your challenge today is to OFFER ENCOURAGEMENT TO SOMEONE IN YOUR LIFE

Keep any negative words to yourself.
Offer only kindness, sound advice, and praise.
By lifting up another, you help yourself as well.

tuesday challenge

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:30:35 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Your challenge today is to GET AS MANY POINTS AS YOU CAN.
You are not up against anyone else with this challenge.
In order to get a bunch of points for the day, you need to eat well, exercise, drink water, and participate in the Spark Community.

How many points can you get today? GO FOR IT!

Have a great Tuesday!

monday challenge

Sun, 9 Sep 2012 12:36:45 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Your challenge today is to DO 3-5 DIFFERENT EXERCISES THAT FOCUS ON FIRMING UP YOUR ARMS.
Feel free to use weights, bands, etc. to increase the difficulty of your work-out.
There are great suggestions for exercises targeting arms in the Spark Fitness area.

Feel free to share which exercises you completed.

Have a great Monday!

friday challenge

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 22:48:18 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE.
This is an open exercise day, which means that you can do cardio, strength training, or a combination.
The duration and intensity are left completely up to you.

Have a Great Friday!

thursday challenge

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 21:27:10 EST

Hey knees!!!!

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 00:24:02 EST

God morning everyone sorry I have been MIA lately. Since the steroid in my knee almost 3 weeks ago I have been so busy. Been able to help around the house and after 12 yrs I finally got my disability from the judges decision. Been so busy paying off bills getting school supply's and clothes. I went to a tattoo place in reno, the only one I go to and walked out mas that the tattooist refused my. Ideas Irritating

But I got me a bike since my knee doc said cycling is easter on my k...

wednesday challenge

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 00:14:50 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to WORK YOUR ABDOMINAL (and Obliques) MUSCLES.
Do at least (3) different exercises (12-15 reps each) that target these areas.
Feel free to use: stability ball, weighted vest , weights, gym equipment, and/or resistance bands for more challenging exercises.

Have a great Wednesday!

finale week Thanksgiving challenge????

Mon, 3 Sep 2012 21:33:52 EST

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Halloween/T hanksgiving challenge????

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tuesday challenge

Mon, 3 Sep 2012 21:27:42 EST

birthday wishes for September

Sun, 2 Sep 2012 20:59:22 EST

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THERE ARE NO TEAM MEMBER BIRTHDAY'S IN September!!

IF I MISSED YOU PLEASE LET US KNOW.....

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM THE TEAM

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monday challenge

Sun, 2 Sep 2012 13:25:24 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Your challenge today is to WORK OUT YOUR LEGS.
Great exercises to do this are:

*Brisk walking
*Swimming
*Exercise video or gym class (i.e. Spinning, Kickboxing, etc.)
*Biking

How will YOU work out your legs today?

****always remember to work at your own pace and fitness level****

Have a great Monday!

friday challenge

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:55:38 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Whew! What a week!

Let's finish up this busy week with a great workout.

Can you fit in 30-minutes of cardio today? Give it a try!

Have a FANTASTIC Friday!

thursday challenge

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:16:42 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Do you have a list of OTHER GOALS for you to do each day?
Did you know that you have this "virtual check list" on Sparkpeople?

Go to your Sparkpoints review page. You will find all the areas where you can rack-up daily Sparkpoints. One of these areas is TRACK OTHER GOALS. Your challenge today is to get those goals done.

This is your personal list, so you can have items pertaining to you, your home, your work, etc. As an example, ...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:39:14 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to CONSUME 5-7 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
For some, this may sound like a lot of "healthy rabbit food". However, getting in your fruits and vegetables doesn't have to be difficult.
Try any of the following to get in extra fruits and vegetables:

*Fruit Smoothies
*Vegetable juices (watch the sodium)
*Vegetable soup
*Grilled vegetables
*Saute vegetables into an omelet or put onto your sand...

New Videos--Plus SparkPoints for watching....

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:03:11 EST

New, Better-than-Ever Videos--Plus SparkPoints for Watching!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Good morning, everyone!

We're excited to unveil today a redesign of our video pages! Our videos are now easier to browse, thanks to tags and categories that separate them by body focus, intensity level, type of workout/video and more.

We've also added new videos from our partner Everwell that cover various nutrition and wellness topics as chosen by our edito...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:27:44 EST

Happy Tuesday!!

Today's challenge is to get moving.....
you can walk and shoot for that 10,000 steps, go to the gym and do some time on a stationary bike or an elliptical. or you can do something as simple and inexpensive as dancing to music videos or the radio.
Let's get moving and get the blood flowing and shoot for 400 to 500 calories burned.

Have a Terrific Tuesday!!

Check Out SP Coach Nicole in SELF Magazine

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:04:02 EST

Check Out SparkPeople's Coach Nicole in SELF Magazine
Monday, August 27, 2012

Happy Monday, SparkPeople!

In case you haven't heard the news yet, we're thrilled to tell you that Coach Nicole is currently featured in the September issue of SELF magazine—on newsstands now. Our very own fitness expert designed the cardio and strengthening workout plan for the SELF Diet Club, a weight-loss plan that combines a calorie-controlled diet along with Coach Nicole's...

monday challenge

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 12:15:22 EST

friday challenge

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:20:20 EST

Happy Friday to you !

Your challenge today is to EAT IN MODERATION.
Get a smaller plate and serve yourself a small portion of your favorite foods being served.
Put your fork down between bites. Drink water throughout your meal.
Enjoy the company around you.
Enjoy the special dishes that you don't usually have throughout the year.
Don't beat yourself up for having something that isn't "diet friendly".
Instead, have a small portion and savor it. ...

thursday challenge

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:48:29 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to PAMPER YOU!

Take time out of your day to spoil yourself.

Simple ways you can do this are:

*Sleep in
*Take a nap
*Take a relaxing bubble bath
*Buy something for yourself
*Rent a special movie or go see one
*Buy a healthy food you rarely buy
*Ask family or friends to make YOU dinner for once

Whatever you decide to do today, make sure to ta...

wednesday challenge

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:39:59 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to FEEL THE BURN!

BURN OFF THOSE "Summer" CALORIES

Whether you are doing cardio or strength training, you can push yourself just a bit more today.

If you are doing strength training, try one of the following:

*Do more reps
*Add weight or add a bit more weight

If you are doing cardio training, try one of the following:

*Go for a longer time
*Incre...

Good morning

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:25:14 EST

Good morning my friends! Hope you all are doing well today! My knee is still holding up after the shot last week. I have been walking 3 miles every am My pan was to get back to my routine yesterday but after my walk my back was cramping up so thought I would take the rest of the day easy. But now my mind is going through the guilt thing. Before my shot I was struggling to get to the 10,000 step mark every day. But yesterday was the only day since I shot I didn't make it. But got to...

tuesday challenge

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:46:00 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Your challenge today is to see how many Sparkpoints you can get.

Go to your Sparkpoints page to see ways to earn points.

Some areas are:

*Drinking your water
*Exercising
*Reading articles
*Making a recipe
*Completing Lifestyle scale
*Eating right
*Web search

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Come back and tell us how many points you got...

Have a great Tuesday!

Steroids

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 02:02:08 EST

Hello beautiful knees!! Since I got my shot ladt Thursday I have felt amazing. I was having a hard time getting to the 10000 step mark but since the shot I have passed it everyday. I have been ble to go 10-12 laps at the track every am. I get up at 6:30 am and out there by 7:30 walking with my music. I stopped counting laps just go by my meter. And walk for a hour some times fast other times slow but my activity is 5x higher than it was. Today I did 3 miles plus walked the bleachers!!!...

monday challenge

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:02:55 EST

Have a happy Monday!

1) Get in 10-12 glasses of water

2) Take your multi-vitamin

3) Just kick back and enjoy your day.

4) You choose your exercise for your level of fitness

Have a FANTASTIC Monday!

The 10 Most Filling Foods........

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:34:10 EST

The 10 Most Filling Foods
Satisfy Your Appetite With These Delicious Choices
For a sure-fire way to manage weight, stock up on these filling foods so you'll be prepared when hunger strikes.

By Madeline Vann, MPH Medically reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPH

Even for the healthiest of eaters, good intentions can fly out the window when your stomach begins to rumble. If you’re trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, finding the right kind of ...

thursday challenge

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:46:05 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

It is MEASURE time! On or around the 15th of each month, we take our measurements. Keep track of your measurements as soon as you can to see how your are progressing. There are times when the scale is a "frustrating beast", but the tape measure can show you that you are indeed shrinking.

If you don't have a tape measure, just go online and type in your search engine "printable tape measure". You should be able to find many out there....

Crossing my fingers

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:48:35 EST

Morning. Today is my appt with my knee surgeon, really nervous since the last time I saw him was a year ago and I had just in the last 3 month start doing what he told me to 10 years ago. I am hoping I am able to convince him to help with the pai and swell ending in my left knee. I do know that is he can this will be my last chance before getting my knee replacement. He has told me so many times I needed to lose the weight andi never got it before, never got how inportant it was. He has ...

wednesday challenge

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:33:00 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE FOR 30 CONTINUOUS MINUTES.
Your activity, intensity, and duration are up to you.
This could be as easy as a brisk walk, or as tough as a spinning class.
It is up to you.

Have a great Wednesday!

tuesday challenge

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:19:56 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

Your challenge today is to IMPROVE YOUR ENVIRONMENT.
Today would be a great day to:

*Clean house
*Put away laundry
*Go through your house for items to donate
*Clean out the fridge & pantry of tempting foods
*Wash & detail your car
*Garden
*Clean off your desk
*Go through junk mail in your electronic and postal boxes

Have a great Tuesday!

monday challenge

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:00:45 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Your challenge today is to WORK YOUR CORE!
You can do any (or all) of the following:

*Do at least THREE exercises (and appropriate reps) that work your CORE area.

Spark Fitness has great suggestions for core exercises.

*Take a class such as aquafit in the pool or yoga class.

*Do an exercise video that focuses on your core muscles

*Do what works for you at your level of fitness
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Spark Coach free x 2 weeks

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:54:26 EST

Take your SparkPeople experience to the next level with SparkCoach!Increase your odds of weight-loss success with:
• Unlimited access to virtual coaching with step-by-step guidance and feedback from your coach
• Structured daily program that features premium video instruction from top health & fitness experts
• Ongoing motivation, accountability, and rewards for your hard work
We believe in the power of SparkCoach so much that your first two weeks are 100% free...

friday challenge

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:08:20 EST

Happy Friday to you!

Let's finish up this busy week with a great workout.

Can you fit in 30-45 minutes of cardio today? Give it a try!

Have a FANTASTIC Friday!

thursday challenge

Wed, 8 Aug 2012 19:54:00 EST

Happy Thursday to you!

Your challenge today is to EXERCISE.
You can choose cardio, strength training, or a combination of both.
The activity, duration, and intensity are all up to you.
When you are done with your workout, come back online and boast about what you did.

Have a great Thursday!

wednesday challenge

Tue, 7 Aug 2012 22:25:25 EST

Happy Wednesday to you!

Your challenge today is to STAY WITHIN YOUR CALORIE RANGE. To do this, you need to:

*Plan ahead
*Read Labels
*Use your kitchen scale, measuring cups/spoons
*Log every morsel and sip

YOU CAN DO THIS!

Have a great Wednesday!

Quiz-Do you know how to do dessert damage control

Tue, 7 Aug 2012 16:25:47 EST

QUIZ::

Do you know how to do dessert damage control

www.webmd.com/food-recipes/rm-quiz-d
essert-damage-control?ecd=wnl_dia_0807
12&ctr=wnl-dia-080712_ld-stry

tuesday challenge

Mon, 6 Aug 2012 19:00:11 EST

Happy Tuesday to you!

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” -Leo F. Buscaglia

With the help of Spark and its members, I have realized that food and love are two different things.
They shouldn't be confused with one another. Right? RIGHT!

For today's challenge:
Your challenge today is...

monday challenge

Sun, 5 Aug 2012 19:28:43 EST

Happy Monday to you!

Your challenge today is to WORK OUT YOUR LEGS.
Great exercises to do this are:

*Walking
*Swimming
*Exercise video or gym class (i.e. Spinning, etc.)
*Biking

How will YOU work out your legs today?

****always remember to work at your own pace and fitness level****

Have a great Monday!