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3/12/11 3:57 P

! I am also a WW alumni but found SP soon after leaving. It's a wonderful program and has helped many including 2 of my good friends but it just didn't work for me.

I loved that this was free and there is so much support here. We are all in this together!

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3/6/11 1:27 A

Welcome - I've been there got the Tshirt - You will find everything you need here - use everything - all in the same boat - understand where you are coming from - when you need encouragement we are here for each other -

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3/5/11 9:44 A

Welcome. I, too,looked into WW, but found that this site is the same thing only better and free. The only thing it doesn' have is weekly meetings, but I don't want to add another meeting to my week, so that's fine. There are virtual meetings anytime you want them and so much support here! Stay strong in your journey!

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3/5/11 9:38 A

I joined SparkPeople about two weeks ago. My name is Patty and my goal is to finally shed this extra 35 pounds I've been carrying around for years. I have tried many different programs, most notably Weight Watchers. I like the WW program, but can't really justify the expense. I was so excited when I found this site, because it is much more complete and more helpful than WW and absolutely free.

I struggle with emotional eating and am really trying to work on this. I know I need to change my habits and the way I think if I am going to lose and keep the weight off. It can just be so difficult sometime.