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7/19/09 6:36 P

I am new, don't have the book yet, thinking that this is the first step (getting my head straight) towards loosing the lbs.Sharon

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7/19/09 6:25 P

Hi, I was invited to join this team by Joy (SparkLove). I have been a Spark member for about 2.5 years and love it. I need to get myself motivated to lose 10 more pounds; this team sounds like it concentrates on losing weight and getting healthy, and that's what I need help to do. I know nothing about the Beck program but will find the book, and see if I can follow the advice. Sharon

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7/12/09 12:38 P

BTW... my brother was diagnosed with diabetes last year and my father this year...which is added incentive for me to lose the extra pounds

Michelle

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7/12/09 12:36 P

Hello Everyone!

I am new too! I heard about the Beck Diet Solution last year on the Today Show! It's nice to be with a group of people who actually know what I am talking about! Judith Beck also has a third book out called "The Complete Beck Diet For Life". This book speaks to her ealier principles but also has recipes in it too!

I definitely will be counting on all of your support! I have lost over 20 pounds since last July but have been struggling with the motivation as of late! Now I am refocussing!!!

Some of the advantages for me to lose weight are:

1. I will live longer.
2. I will be in better health.
3. I will feel more in control.
4. I will feel sooooo good!
5. I will have ankles not "kankles".
6. I will have more energy.
7. I will not get diabetes or high blood pressure.
8. I will have more confidence.
9. I will increase my self-esteem.
10. I will feel I accomplished something very important that I have been trying to do for a long time.

I look forward to meeting everyone and pursuing this exciting yet at times challenging journey with everyone! WE CAN DO IT!

Cheers!
Michelle

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6/24/09 10:17 A

Hi! I just joined the team but I will not be posting till I get back from visiting my Mom, who lives out of State. I am looking forward to learning the program and getting to know everyone. I am busy packing today, I leave tomorrow.

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6/16/09 3:19 P

I'm new too - am loving the positive vibe from this site. My advantages of losing weight are:

1. not getting nervous about what I'll wear when I'm invited to events.
2. I will feel comfortable in my body.
3. I will be in control of my eating.
4. I will be a good role model to friends, colleagues and family.
5. I will be healthy mum (when I get pregnant!)
6. I will look great naked!

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6/13/09 10:31 P

Welcome, and good luck!

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6/13/09 7:58 P

I'm new to Sparkpeople. I was searching for teams to join when I came upon this one - the Beck Diet Solution. I had never heard of the book, but I just happened to be reading "The Happiness Hypothesis" and "Learned Optimism" which both discuss cognitive therapy.

So, I was soooo excited to learn that this book exists and I think it is what I have always needed ... a book that deals with the issues in your head, in your thinking, and helps you stay on a diet.

So I ordered the book and the workbook, and I am on day 2. I decided to do everything she says just the way she says to, instead of thinking that I know better, do things my way, and I should start my eating on Day 1 -- I'm going to wait and start on Day 15.

I'm really excited. I hope these techniques work for me.

I started dieting when I was in my teens and always thought I was "fat," even when I weighed 120 lbs. My weight slowly crept up over the years. After I had my first child I was stuck in the 140's, after my second child I was stuck in the 180's, after my last child I was stuck in the 190's, and now I'm at my all time high in the 200's. I wish I would have enjoyed being 120!!!!

All my weight is right on the abdomen. I've looked pregnant for years. People have always asked me when my baby is due (whether I am pregnant or not). They still do. I have metabolic syndrome and PCOS. I've got really good reasons to lose weight -- but it's always been so hard to stay on any diet.

So, I think this is just what I needed and am glad to be here!

Pookymama

(edited for spelling and clarity)

Edited by: POOKYMAMA at: 6/13/2009 (20:01)

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