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3/12/13 4:39 P

Hello! My name is Olivia, and I'm a stay at home mom of 1 and I live in Independence, Mo. I've been on spark on and off for a few years but I'm ready to really get this weight off this time! I'm looking forward to interacting with this group!

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10/31/12 12:54 A

Howdy Neighbors!! Moved to Independence in August, and once we got settled in, I decided to change it up and get fitter.
Just lost my first 10 #, and I am sticking with it-- I am trying to work up to running a 5k.

Betsy

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10/3/12 6:35 P

Welcome aboard!!!!

Mike

Edited by: DESERTBIRD at: 10/3/2012 (18:38)

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9/11/12 3:21 P

Hi, my name is Alyssa and I am VERY new to sparkpeople!!! Today is my first day and I am sooo excited! I started fitness in March 12. I was 145 I am now 111, and I have hit a pleatu I needed some motivation to keep going and I am SOOO glad I found this site....Any help with tips on using this site would be awesome! Friends welcomed as well :) See ya!

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4/29/12 10:34 P

Welcome, we're glad to have you on board. Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner to welcome you but for some reason I haven't been getting notified.


Anyway welcome and I wish you the best.

Tracy

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4/25/12 3:36 P

Hi! I am not new to Sparkpeople, having some success with it a couple of years ago. However, through some personal issues, I gained all of the weight I lost back. I have known for a while that I needed to get back on track, but a health issue has given me that push I need to kick back into the weight loss game. I am looking forward to starting this journey again, and hopefully continuing on it for a long while!

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3/1/12 12:06 P

Hey everyone... I'm new to Independence (been here a little over a year) and new to Sparkpeople... I'm really looking forward to tracking my progress, I think this will be the key to my success.

I'm thinking about signing up for a membership at the Sermon community center in Independence... It's only $15/year and they have a pretty nice weight room and cardio room. Anyone have any experience with that or suggestions?

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2/24/12 8:11 P

Welcome to the team SPARKGIRL811, sorry I missed your post. I hope all is well with you and you are still with us.

Come by any time.

Tracy
Co-leader

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2/24/12 8:08 P

Welcome to the team JBERNARD4,IMABIGGUY I wish you both the best of luck with your journeys here and hope to see you on the team page often. It's hard to get to know everyone on the team and one of the easiest ways for us as leaders to get to know you is for you to stop by and drop a post.

The best of luck!!
Tracy
Co-leader

Edited by: 1SPOOKIEDO at: 2/24/2012 (20:10)

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1/22/12 9:21 P

Hello Everyone, I'm new to Sparkpeople and trying to find my way around the site. I moved to Independence, MO 4 years ago and I'm thrilled to find so many others that live here and are a part of sparkpeople as well.

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11/3/11 11:00 A

Hello, looking forward to a new me. I want to be healthier and have more energy. Looking for motivation and I think this site will really help in my new lifestyle.

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8/22/11 10:37 P

Hello everyone! I am new here! I am not so new to Sparkpeople but have been away for far too long...finally ready to change my life

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7/28/11 1:26 A

Welcome to the team!! Glad to have all of you on board.

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7/27/11 6:34 P

Good afternoon team. This is Dawn. I feel off the face of SparkPeople a couple of years ago but I am back. I was under another name but to show how long I was gone I forgot ALL of that information...lol. Well, I'm back and ready to go. Glad to be on with you guys again and I am ready to kick butt in losing weight!!!!

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5/9/11 10:14 P

Not new to Independence or weight loss, but new to SparkPeople. Hoping to get/stay motivated to push past my current plateau and meet like-minded individuals.

Just completed another 5K Sunday, but I would like to improve my time and my waistline before the next one.


Hope to see ya around!

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5/2/11 11:23 A

Good Morning! I am a new sign up and look so forward to using this site to help me reach goals, meet awesome people and most of all feel good health wise. Would love any tips or advice in how to get and stay motivated.

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4/21/11 2:44 P

Hi everybody!

I'm new to this group, but not new to Independence. I was born and raised here, moved to Dallas and then to Oklahoma City, and came back again about 3 or 4 years ago. Good to meet everyone!

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3/23/11 5:37 P

Hi everyone,

I am new here and looking forward to getting serious about losing weight. Glad to see there are Spark People near me who can help keep me motivated.

Thanks!

Edited by: NONCONFORMIST73 at: 3/23/2011 (17:37)

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3/21/11 9:05 P

Hi I have just joined Sparks and I live in Independence. I need motivation to loose weight. I have just moved to Independence

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1/13/11 9:48 P

I'm brand new to Spark People. Just received my copy of The Spark today. Am happy to have found this team. Good luck, everyone!

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1/12/11 10:31 A

Hello-
I am excited to be part of this team. I am new to Sparkpeople and new to the area. I was surprised to see a team for people in Independence, MO.

I'm looking forward to a new year...

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1/7/11 9:53 A

Welcome to the team!!!

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12/28/10 11:13 P

Hi all! My name is Kim and although I am not new to SparkPeople, I am new to this team! I've lived in Independence for a year now and work as a school teacher.

Hope you all are well and looking forward to a New Year and a new YOU!

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8/8/10 9:32 A

Welcome Brandy
I joined a while back. I'm hoping to see the weather cool off soon so I can get outside to walk! Been walking in the basement on a treadmill and biking on an exercise bike.
I seriously need a stick-to-it kick in the backside. (Letting too many things get in the way of 'me time').

I like your positive attitude!

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8/8/10 9:31 A

Welcome Brandy
I joined a while back. I'm hoping to see the weather cool off soon so I can get outside to walk! Been walking in the basement on a treadmill and biking on an exercise bike.
I seriously need a stick-to-it kick in the backside. (Letting too many things get in the way of 'me time').

I like your positive attitude!

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8/5/10 9:18 A

Hello! My name is Brandy and I have lived in Independence since I was a toddler. I have struggled with my weight all my life but have finally had enough. I am new to SparkPeople and so far I love it. I can't wait to see the changes in my body, mind and spirit!

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7/15/10 3:19 P

welcome to the independence Sparkers.

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7/15/10 10:38 A

Hello everyone. My name is Laura. I've lived in Independence/Kansas City area all my life. I lost about 30 pounds last year and then started to slide back into my old ways. I just found Spark this last week and so far I am loving it. I am hoping it is that little kick in the pants that I need to get going again.

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7/14/10 10:11 P

Welcome to the Independence Sparkers. I am a teacher as well. I work in Kansas City with early childhood.

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7/14/10 6:14 P

Hello Everyone! My name is Suzy and I live and teach in Independence. Glad to see a local group. Hope to hear from some of you as well.

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6/19/10 9:03 A

Hey Danielle, I forgot to tell you that PTAmomma is also a High School friend. Stacy Spencer is a part of the group. She was working out with the aerobics group until she hurt her back. Lots of really great people on Sparks. I am so glad that you have joined the group. If you look at the boards some Fitpris has made up a 10 day challenge and it starts on the 20th and ends the 29th.

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6/18/10 11:48 P

Hi, everyone! I'm Danielle, or Dani to those who know me well. I'm 40 years old (ouch!) and a high school friend of Dana! I joined the gym on June 5th and SparkPeople on June 6th, and have lost 10 pounds so far! I'm really, really excited, and feel like I have the motivation to see this through to the end this time. Woo Hoo!

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4/27/10 4:38 P

Hi, my name is Rachel. I live in Independence.

I don't have kids, well not in the traditional sense. I have two cats and a boyfriend who accuses me of being a crazy cat lady. It's ok, he's my crazy cat man. In February, my doc stuck me on a mid range carb diet. D jumped on board with me. He's great support. I've lost 10 lbs and stalled, he's lost 35 and is still losing. I also work full time and am working on my master's degree full time so it keeps things hectic.

I found Spark People online today and am excited to join. I've never done something like this, and am open to any tips, ideas, help, criticism you can throw at me. I hope to lose 17 lbs. Previously I lost 80, but have gained back 30, to lose 10 again. I'd love to get back to my goal and stick there-or at least close to there. Life is to short to not be healthy enough to enjoy it!

Edited by: RMEISINGER1 at: 4/27/2010 (16:39)

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4/20/10 7:18 A

Welcome to Independence Sparkers. We are a team that likes to get together and walk. I you watch the team message boards you will sometimes see that someone is walking during the weekend. Look under team meet and greets. We post our activities under this tab.

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4/20/10 1:16 A

This is my first week on SparkPeople. I honestly found it by searching on the Internet for a weight loss tracker web site. This is so much more than I could have ever hoped for.

I am a 31-year-old working mom of a two-year-old. I lost a bunch of weight before I got married 10 years ago, and to be honest, have slipped up bad ever since then. I lost some weight before I got pregnant with my daughter and now I am trying again before we go on a trip this fall!

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4/15/10 9:03 P

Welcome to SparkPeople.

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4/14/10 9:46 A

Hello everyone! I am a 27 (28 on the 18th of April). I have a almost 8 year old and a 2 month old. I am in need of losing all this baby weight.

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3/30/10 11:34 P

Welcome all new Sparkers! Glad to have you with us.

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3/11/10 12:51 P

This is my first day as a "SparkPerson". My new friends at exercise class talk about you all every week, so I finally decided to check you out.

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2/20/10 12:31 P

Another new member, joined the Kansas City group and then heard about this one. Hi everyone.

Like others have posted...I also joined originally last year but didn't do anything. Honestly the website intimidated me, so big, so many places.
But last week I decided I would go ahead and make the attempt to start working my way through the site.
So far using the trackers and recipes, now joined some teams and I'll see where it goes from there!

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2/19/10 8:35 A

Hello. I joined this group a couple of weeks ago. I"m not from Indep, but I live near and I work in Indep. I find it better for motivation if I am relating to those that are closer to home. So, hey everyone and good luck in your journey.

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2/18/10 11:29 A

Hello everyone.
This is my 1st day on here and am looking forward to hearing some great ideas for weightloss.

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1/20/10 7:53 P

Hi all,

I've actually been on spark for over a year, but didn't do a whole lot with it. I have lost 25lbs this year though! This is my crazy story.

I am 25 years old and I live near Blue Springs, MO. My husband was killed in Iraq a year ago Monday. I was living in NY, but when he died, I moved back to MO to live near my family. I have two children, 7 and 5. This year has been hell, but I've also had a lot of things to be thankful for. I've changed so much, and have discovered things about myself that I never knew before,some I like and some I don't. I want to lose the last bit of this weight and I figure if I survived this last year, then I can do this too. Dieting HAS to be easier than burying your husband.

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12/26/09 9:43 P

Welcome Catbatty :) I too also used to strength train and am formulating a plan to re-address my fitness/weight issues. It's taken a year to get over having frozen shoulder (not fun!).
I love to bike when the trail is ridable and walk on surfaces other than cement (my knee). I'm looking forward to meeting up with team members on any walks that will be scheduled in the future. I've gained weight this year and need to get busy!

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12/18/09 11:02 A

Hey gang, thanks for the welcomes! I can't seem to reply to individual messages, but will keep trying. I'm a cat lady, age 50, and love strength training and am trying to eat better and keep working out. I used to body build in my youth, and want that body back, at least the muscles... since the skin is wherever it wants to be!

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10/25/09 3:44 A

Just wondering- all you new people- how'd you hear about us?- I talked to a lady in walmart the other day and wondered if word of mouth works- Maybe i should have cards made up so I could get referals?

haha Welcome all- and hope to meet you in person one day!

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10/8/09 1:49 A

Welcome to the team. I hope I see you posting to the message boards. Good luck with everything!

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9/14/09 7:13 A

Hey,
Welcome to the Independence Sparkers. If you feel like having a walking partner at some point in your journey I am sure there is somebody here that will be willing to do that. Our team walks at the park, Skates and rides bikes. Hope that you can join us on one of our meet and greet adventures.
Dana

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9/13/09 2:29 A

Hello all~ I'm 37, had BPD Gastric Bypass in 2002, lost 160 lbs, now I'm ready to get the last 50 off. It felt so good getting down close to 200lbs that for the past 7 years I actually felt like I was in good shape. Now I realize that I have a little further to go in my journey. Now it's time to build back all the muscle I lost and say goodbye to the last bit of excess weight I've been carrying. I'm also looking to change careers (currently a telcom exec) and the new line of work I would like to pursue requires excellent physical shape. Joined the gym yesterday and I start my program on 9/13/09. Feel free to message me.

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7/29/09 7:31 P

Hey Jenny welcome to the team. If you need anything let us know. I'm sure someone on the team can help you out.

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7/29/09 1:23 P

Hello, I'm Jenny and I just started today. I hope to have great success with this site.

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5/20/09 12:02 P

Hey all, welcome! Sorry this is coming late to some of you but for some reason I am not getting notified when someone posts to this topic.

Again sorry, I'm glad you're on our team!

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5/20/09 11:59 A

Hey all, welcome! Sorry this is coming late to some of you but for some reason I am not getting notified when someone posts to this topic.

Again sorry, I'm glad you're on our team!

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