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8/12/12 6:04 P

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8/10/12 1:29 P

to our team Rachelle. It's great to have you on board. All the best to you on reaching your goals.

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8/9/12 8:04 P

Hi my name is Rachelle, im 27 and want to lose 50 pounds. This team seem very nice and Im very glad to be a part of it.

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6/26/12 3:24 P

Hi I'm Caz from Heathrow Airport UK, GABY1948 told me of this fun team and i LOVE a fun team. plus I'd like to get reacquainted with Judy, I remember her from way back and we lost touch.
I've been maintaining since March 2008 and am in love with endorphins LOL
My other hobbies include, gardening, genealogy, volunteering for a local charity and retail therapy (I am a bargain grabber)!
Hope to get to know you in the coming weeks and months

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6/26/12 1:48 P

Hi, my name is Gaye, I followed Judy on over here because I like lots of games (and Judy) and am just trying to get back with the program. I went to the doctor yesterday, thinking I had gained like 50-100 lbs (my mind is like that) and that my bloodwork would be all out of whack again and I was pleasantly surprised...blood was great and only gained 13 pounds so it gave me GOOD resolve...I have been on spark since 08 but took a year off over a year ago...was on the computer way too much and I still limit my time on it...can't wait to meet you all!

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6/19/12 4:47 P

Hi, My name is Vicki and I'm 55 years old. I'll be 56 in August.
I'm the heaviest I've ever been in my life and it's time I get back to a weight I know will be healthier for me. I'm working towards getting down to 185 lbs. I won't be thin but I'll be much healthier than I am now.
I have RA and inflammation of the joints along my spine, hips, and lower back. Some days it's all I can do to move. I was told losing the weight would greatly improve my over all health so I'd have less pain.

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10/22/10 11:31 P

back! Hope your all on the mend! Everything will come together! Good luck to you on your journey~~just don't beat yourself up when things don't go as you want.

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10/22/10 9:44 A

Hello everyone, I think I already did this on the wrong thread! I'm back after being "gone" for three years. I'm 41 with a soon to be two year old and a nineteen year old...I also have a hubby who is an OTR truck driver so I'm basically single all week. Meaning my time is limited. I joined the Y recently but have been trying to get us all over a virus of the nasty sorts and my beginning routine has already gone OUT the window :( Hard not to be discouraged when it seems that every avenue just doesn't work! I want everything in MY TIME so it appears! Anyway I'm done whining and just glad to be back....I guess I can at least log intake for today and get some cleaning done. That has to count!!! Can't wait to meet everyone!

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5/29/10 11:11 A

to the team DOODAHCB. I'm glad you took me up on the invite. Glad to have you on board. jump in and let the fun begin my new sparkfriend.

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5/29/10 3:42 A

Hi. Thank you for the invite.
My name is Christine and I am from North East England. I have 5 children, 4 of them are grown up. Nice to meet you all.

Edited by: DOODAHCB at: 5/29/2010 (03:44)

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5/25/10 9:09 A

Hello and to the team. The other Amanda and Sage. We are glad to have you on board. Please feel free to jump in and enjoy all the fun and challenges this team has to offer. All the best in reaching your goals.

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5/24/10 9:20 P

Hey everybody. Thanks for the invite. I'm Sage, I'm a 21 year old student, currently on internship. I am at my highest weight right now; 145 lbs on a 5'4 small frame. Summer's really the time that I push myself and get healthy. Last summer I got down to 125 but didn't maintain that healthy lifestyle when I went back to school. This time around I'm going to try to maintain that.

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5/24/10 6:23 P

My name is also Amanda! lol
I am a live-out nanny by day and super mom by night to my 2 children. I am at the heaviest I have ever been (while not being pregnant) and i need to do something about it before it gets out of hand!

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5/24/10 4:27 P

to the team Amanda. We are so glad to have you on board. Jump in and have fun on the forums.

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5/24/10 11:38 A

Hey. My name is Amanda and I am a 28 year old SAHM to my wonderful 3 year old daughter. I am at my heaviest ever, and just starting my journey to get healthy and fit again.

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5/23/10 5:27 A

Hi Becky

Welcome to the team.

Deborah

Edited by: ROSEWOODDEBBIE at: 5/23/2010 (05:29)

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5/22/10 6:24 A

to the team Becky. We are glad that you came on board for some fun and challenges. I'm looking forward to seeing your posts and getting to know you better. Jump in and have fun while we reach our goals together.

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5/22/10 6:23 A

Hi all, thank you for the invite. I'm 25, married and a mother of two. My children are 8 and 6 and I live in the u.k. I work as a care assistant to the elderly with dementia and alziemer's.

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5/22/10 6:08 A

to the team Deborah. That's my daughter's name as well. We have a great group of supporters here to help you along your journey to success. Jump in and have some fun with all the forums and what they have to offer.

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5/21/10 7:13 P

Hi Everyone
My name is Deborah. Thank you team leader for the invitation to join the team. I really need the support. I love to eat the wrong foods.Iam trying to change.

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5/21/10 9:39 A

to the team Glenda. You are a very busy woman indeed. Don't forget to take that extra time for yourself. We will be here to give you that extra nudge when you need it. Welcome on board for some fun and challenges.

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5/21/10 9:33 A

Thank you for the invite to the team =)
This is my first time really joining an online healthy living community. I am looking forward to making some life changes and living a healthier, happier life! I am a wife, a mother of five, a full-time employee, and a full-time student, so I have always struggled with finding the TIME to make the changes. I am determined to make the time and to use this community as a resource to helping me reach my goals. This is the first step =)

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5/20/10 7:50 A

to the team Regi and LOVEAQUABLUE. We are glad to have you on board. Jump in and have fun with this wonderful group of sparkers. I'm looking forward to seeing your posts and getting to know you both better.

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5/20/10 1:56 A

Hi I am 53, newly retired in the mountains in WA state. Have two daughters both out of state from me. They both have two kids and work full time.

I go to a great gym class and other activities, my problem is mindless eating especially at night. Or maybe its the wine I love....

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5/19/10 11:27 P

Hello my name is Regi, I am 44 years old, married and the mother of two (at times) wonderful daughters. Thank you for the invite to the team GUCCI_MOMMA, I appreciate it. I look forward to getting to know you all.

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5/19/10 5:56 P

to the team Jae. We are looking forward to getting to know you better too. Jump in and have fun with all the Forums and what we have to offer you.

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5/19/10 4:23 P

Hi, I am Jae. Looking forward to getting to know each of you and supporting each other in our goals

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5/19/10 9:10 A

to the team Taylor. We are glad to have you on board. Check out the threads and join in wherever you feel the most comfortable.

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5/18/10 8:37 A

Hello, I am Taylor! I am 27, married, and have two great kids. I started the weight loss journey seriously in the New Year, haven't lost much but feel much better. Looking forward to chatting with you all!

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5/13/10 8:35 A

Sorry I'm so late in welcoming you to the team LOULOU. We are glad to have you on board.

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4/28/10 2:44 P

Hello Everyone,
I am LouLou, 54, married 20+, 3 grown children, 6 grand children 5 girls 1 boy. I was a Quality control tech for many years but left my job to move back to my hometown where my husband is working a good job. I have been heavy most of my life but now I am gaining because I am home all day even though I was doing some exercise. So here I am. And now I am off to the gym

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4/27/10 9:22 A

to the team Elizabeth and Wendi. We are so glad that you have joined us for some fun and challenges. I'm looking forward to seeing your posts and getting to know you better.

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4/27/10 8:36 A

Hi, I'm Wendi, 35, married for 13 years, no kids unless you count the four legged furry kind in which case we have three (Winni,8, Lizzie and Jane, 6 months) and a cheeky cockatiel named Charlie who doesn't much care for his sisters.

I am currently 182, but I'd like to get down to 130, so I have roughly 52 pounds to lose. I'm taking it slow and steady. Besides SparkPeople, I am part of the Overeater's Anonymous program, which is a fabulous program that teaches you how to deal with life. So many overeaters eat not because they are hungry but because they are sad, angry, excited, happy, etc. OA teaches us how to experience these feelings instead of stuffing them away, or celebrate our feelings (the joyful ones)in other ways besides food.

What else you want to know?

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4/26/10 8:28 P

Hello everyone!!!
My name is Elizabeth, 35, 168lbs, Dominican, live and work in Jersey City, NJ. I have an 8 year old boy. My goal is to lose about 30-35lbs by 9/30th, my birthday! I have a pretty good idea about how to get to my ideal weight, the problem is finding the determination to actually getting off the couch and doing it!!!

I want to start eating right to give a good example to my son. Hope to find the motivation and determination I need achieve my goal here...feel free to add me to your page and leave any words of wisdom. Thanks.

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4/26/10 3:31 P

to the team Livia. We are glad that you came on board. Jump in and join in the fun and challenges that this team has to offer. You will find lots of support and encouragement here. All the best on reaching your goals.

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4/26/10 3:19 P

Hello! My name is Livia. I was invited to join this group by GUCCI-MOMA. Thank you for the invite! I'm 21 and have been battling weight issues my whole life. I've been able to lose 20 pounds with consistent diet and exercise, but lately find my focus to be wavering a bit to where I gain back weight that I have lost. I'm hoping being on Spark will change that. How is everyone else doing?

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4/23/10 9:42 A

on board LONEWOLFE. We are here to help support and encourage you along your road to success. Jump in wherever you feel most comfortable and let the fun begin.

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4/22/10 7:21 P

to ALL new members! I'm so glad you've joined us!

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4/22/10 5:54 P

Gucci-momma invited me to the group today, and I think it will be very good to have the extra motivation. Im looking forward to seeing just how much of my goal I can accomplish with all the support and help from SP. Thanks for having me and providing this great resource.

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4/22/10 9:02 A

to the team Ahmed We are glad that you came on board. I'm looking forward to seeing your posts and getting to know you better. jump in and let's reach those goals together.

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4/22/10 5:54 A

Hi...my name is ahmed & I had been invited to the team by gucci-momma & thanks for it

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4/21/10 12:08 P

to the team Lu and Bratt. We are glad you came on board for some fun and challenges.

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4/20/10 10:31 P

Thanks for the invite. I am Joy. I am 46 yr old mother of two. Just found out that I am gonna be a grandma. I live in the foothills of the smoky mountains with my wonderful husband.

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4/20/10 7:57 P

Hi! Thanks for the invite. I am 69 years of age (not 69 yrs. old)-I am a grandma and I have two lovely slim daughters who complain about my weight (I'm in agreement). I have been on this site over a week now; was on it last year and nothing came of it. I'm doing well with food and need a push with strength training. I use the plan spark people set for me and have even ordered a product from the "store" = A ball, with a pull type rope, and I hope this will stimulate me to move. My cariac, walking, I do wihout a hitch.

Nice to meet you all!!!!!!!

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4/16/10 7:56 A

to the team NEVRYL and GREENEYES! We are glad to have you here. You will definately get lots of support and encouragement from this wonderful group of sparkers like yourselves. jump in and let the journey to better health begin.

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4/15/10 6:36 P

Hi everybody! Gucci-Momma invited me to join and I can always use more support. I tend to get overwhelmed by life's stressors and give up on my weight loss efforts. I'm trying really hard not to do that this time, but it's been getting more difficult lately. Anyway, I can't wait to talk with you all and share our successes!

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4/15/10 1:51 P

Thank you for the invite to the team I need all the support I can get and love to support others in return. My name is Dianna. This is my second time around with Spark People should of never quit after I reached my goal the first time. I live in Iowa and boy did we have a bad winter. To keep myself warm I unknowingly let 15 lbs creep back on my body. I will have this off by July for my 30 yr class reunion.

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4/15/10 1:15 P

Welcome Ruby to the team

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4/15/10 12:11 P

to the team Ruby. Jump in and let's have some fun while we reach our goals together.

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4/15/10 12:09 P

Hi everyone - my name is Ruby and I received an invite from GucciMomma to join the team! I am honored to be here. I started on my weight loss journey on 02/21 and had lost 8lbs before I became an obssessive Spark Friend on 03/21/2010. I have lost a total of 15lbs so far and I have an additional 15lbs to go!

I am ready to re-invent my inner and outer me as part of this team!

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4/14/10 6:21 P

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

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4/14/10 6:12 P

to our new members! Glad to have you joining us!

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4/14/10 11:13 A

hello and welcome to the team Lori glad to have you join us

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4/14/10 10:09 A

Lori and to the team. We are glad to have you on board. Jump in and let's have fun while we get to know each other better.

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4/13/10 11:48 P

Thanks Gucci for the invite to the team. My name is Lori. I have been on this journey to a healthier lifestyle since March 1, 2009. To date I have lost 40 pounds. Actually I lost the 40 pounds by the end of August last year and then hit the dreaded plateau. After a couple of months of not moving in the scale department I went AWOL in December and January. But I soon saw the error of my ways and am not working to get back on track. I have tried many things - Weight Watchers, the Biggest Loser Club and a couple of others, but I am finding the best support here on SparkPeople. Every day I am learning more about the site and what it offers for support. I am meeting wonderful people too. That is the best part. My main form of exercise is walking - but I must admit to being a fair weather walker. I am really trying to mix things up to break through this plateau I am on. We shall see if it works.
What else do you need to know - I live in southeastern British Columbia. I am married and have two boys 20 and 16 (almost 17) and I am a stay at home mom.

Cheers

Lori

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4/13/10 12:17 P

TO THE TEAM...SECONDCHANCE. I'm glad to hear that this is the team for you. We are looking forward to getting to know you better as well.

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4/13/10 11:42 A

Hello all my name is Tema and I just got an invite from Gucci to join the team....looked it over and thought that it was a team I could benefit from and contribute to.....thanks for the invite...I've been on sparks for 4 years thru out my journey I have lost a total of 132 lbs....that did include Gbs in 2004 but sparks has helped me learn a lot....I love this site and run several teams myself on here....I truly look forward to getting to know you all

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4/13/10 8:22 A

to the team Judy and for becoming our leader along with myself. It's great to have you here.

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4/12/10 4:18 P

Hi Marj and team!
Love "spreading the spark" so decided to join a new team!! Feel free to check out my spark page!
Hugs to all,
Judy

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4/12/10 10:40 A

to the team Steph. Jump in wherever you feel most comfortable. Welcome on board.

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4/12/10 9:15 A

Heyyy my name is Steph! I'm a newbie so i'll be having a lookie round and seeing what challenges i can join in with!

Look forward to making new friends =)

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4/12/10 8:33 A

to the team Michelle. We are glad to have you on board. Jump in and have fun with us while we reach our goals together.

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4/11/10 11:43 P

Hi! My name is Michelle, I'm from southern Ohio, 41, four kids, three grandkids (two of 'em are TWINS!), I ride a Harley, paint, fix up muscle cars and I'm a nurse. Think that perty much covers it, LOL! I will definitely stop over when I can and I'm looking forward to getting to know some good awesome people. Stop by my SparkPage anytime...the door is always open!

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4/11/10 7:52 P

new members....please introduce yourselves here and let us get to know you better.