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5/19/13 12:55 A

Welcome Melanie!

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5/18/13 9:29 P

Hi Im Melanie. Im new. Hello all!! I need some major motivation!! But Im ready!!

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5/2/13 9:48 P

Welcome Joanne!!!

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4/29/13 11:15 P

Hi I'm Joanne and i live in Pasadena Texas (just outside of Houston). I am looking forward to joining in the May challenges. I think challenges are what keep me motivated. I had lost 40+ pounds and put 20 of them back on. I am determined to get back down and learn to maintain!

Have had an emotional 2 years and though I used it as an excuse in the past I am starting over and getting my act together.

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4/21/13 10:32 P

A very late but whole hearted welcome Dawn!!!

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3/31/13 2:59 P

Hello! My name is Dawn. I live about 45 minutes east of Cincinnati, OH. I am 39 years old. I am a single mom of 3 children (9,11, &17). I have been struggling with my weight for several years now and I realized that I have to put myself first. I want to have energy to play with my children. I deserve to be happy and healthy.

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3/26/13 12:09 A

Welcome Jan! Just jump in any where you like!

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3/25/13 7:26 A

Hi, I'm Jan and looking for more challenges to keep my motivation up, and I came across this team. Looks great !! I've been with SP since early last year and have come a LONG way since then. I still have a way to go to get to my goal though, so I hope I can continue to get help AND help others along the way. I'm in my 50s, married with 2 grown sons in early 20s, both still at home (which I'm happy about). I have a German shepherd 'puppy' (almost 2) who is my baby girl and my walking buddy.

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3/6/13 10:28 P

Welcome Tava Lynn!! I love your enthusiasm!!!

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3/6/13 9:13 P

Welcome to the team!!!

Please join the challenges even if you have to modify the goals.

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3/6/13 5:01 P

Hello Im Tava Lynn, Im Excited To Join This Team and Learn More About Me, and Getting Healthier!!! I Haven't Been Able To Work For A Year Due To Medical Problems, But I WON'T LET THAT BE AN EXCUSE ANYMORE TO BE LAZY I Joined Spark People On Feb 27 this year, I Began My Weightloss, Life Change In January, Working Out My Wii, Cardio Workouts 5 days a week, I Have Felt So Much Better, My Fibromyalgia is not as bad as just being a couch potato.

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3/4/13 10:02 A

Welcome new members!!

Feel free to just jump into one of the challenges even if it has already started.

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3/2/13 10:08 P

Welcome Kristina!!!

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3/2/13 3:39 P

I'm new. My name is Kristina and I'm looking forward to the March challenges!

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3/2/13 12:05 A

Hi Regina! Welcome to our team!!!

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3/1/13 7:45 P

Hi PROMISESMADE nice to meet you and here's to all good things!

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3/1/13 7:36 P

Hi, I just joined and I am excited for the March competition. my goal is to do the first 2 listed

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2/24/13 7:42 P

Welcome Sunshine!!! If you like challenges, you will like Pauls new ideas for us for March. I am ready too. Let's do this!!!!

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2/24/13 5:34 P

Hi, I am new. I love challenges! Ready to rock out the month of march!

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2/2/13 4:19 P

Hi Paulknuth thanks that really is nice

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2/1/13 11:20 P

Welcome KJ!!! Glad to see you here.
Candy

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2/1/13 10:54 P

Hi! I'm Kathy. I want to join you for the extra support I need to keep on track. I struggle to work out daily on the elliptical - I try to get it done before work but like all good things it isn't easy. I am 59 and know how important it is to keep moving.

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1/16/13 6:54 P

Welcome SnowYoga!!!

Anything we can do to help each other here is fine.

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1/16/13 11:56 A

Hi everyone again I am really sorry that I hope it's still ok to be here. I had joined and been doing the (exercising and food tracking) but couldn't find were I was to go, also I don't have the internet at home anymore it got to expensive. So I now go to the library when I can. And I have been trying to get caught back up on here at SP! I am Moya I just had my birthday Jan.6 ( GREASYJOAN) I had joined SP at the end of May 2012 A nurse friend told me about it. I had lost my weight before (but I am a stress eater) and that's what I do, trying not to but sometimes it doesn't go so well I have 3 daughters 25,23 and 19 The baby jest went off to college so she said that it's my time. Not resolutions decision. A friend told no try do" Yoda" I hope this is ok?

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1/12/13 11:50 P

Welcome Jamee!

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1/12/13 8:27 P

Welcome!!!!

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1/12/13 11:48 A

Im new and Im ready to Lose 2 Win. I look forward to being the biggest loser of anyone I know. I may not have a whole lot to lose, but fat weight looks bigger than the heavier muscle weight. I need to get the CHUNK off! Soon!!! If you are interested in being my friend here, Im ready to do this!!! :)

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1/10/13 11:28 P

Welcome Dee!!

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1/10/13 8:58 P

Welcome to the team!!!

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1/10/13 6:25 P

So finally I have some time to sit and introduce myself.
My name is Dee and I turn 59 years young next month. I've been on this journey to good health for a very long time. I have been with SparkPeople since 2006. Hard to believe it as I type it! I too have been looking for a team that is straightforward and motivates! I just may have found it!
I have been married to husband #2 (alias my Prince) since 1994 and have 2 grown chidren that have blessed me with 2 grandbabies each. They are the reward for raising their parents!! LOL!
I joined a local weight loss clinic in Nov of 2011 and they have helped me lose 30 pounds that put me just 20 more to my goal. The last 16 weeks end in April and then maintenance begins. And I mean it this time!!! I am playing in a golf league with my brother in April and I need to be fit and ready to go!
Glad I found you guys!!!

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1/6/13 1:10 P

FEEL THE ENERGY - STAY FOCUSED AND LOSE 2 WIN!!!

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1/6/13 11:59 A

I'm Michele. I will turn 49 this year, my husband and I just celebrated our 20th anniversay and we have no children, unless you count the furry 4 legged ones. We run our own small business that is seasonal and I can work some crazy hours in the fall. The last fall was more than normal and I fell off track and have gained back the weight I lost. I joined this team because I need motivation to get started on this again and take this extra weight off.

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1/6/13 11:45 A

hello all,
I am married, have 2 kids and work full time. My sister lives with me. We are all making the choice to do eat healthier. I have made some New Years resolutions, which require me to spend me time doing this for myself. Which include, working out and not feeling selfish, more time scapbooking, delegating chores etc. So I am hoping that this year will be much more relaxing and allow me to reach my goals.

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1/4/13 9:05 P

Happy Anniversary!!!
The ads are based on your google searches. Try searching a few times for something off the wall like - "MuleSoft" and "Mule ESB". I work with Mule and most of my ads are for it.

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1/4/13 7:09 P

I thought I'd pop my head in the door and say hello. I am eagerly awaiting January 6th for two reasons:
1) we start here
2) It is my 40th wedding anniversary!

And just as I typed that an ad for "The Melting Pot: A Fondue Recipe" popped up on my Spark Page here. What a wasted resource for them! I would like to say because I don't do such caloric things but actually there is no Melting Pot in my area!

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1/4/13 11:05 A

Hello everyone; my name is Becky! I have been stagnant in my weight loss for the last few months so I am coming back to Sparkpeople and joining this teams to spark my motivation to achieve my weight loss goal. I wish everyone the best of luck this new year!

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1/3/13 11:00 P

Welcome Candy and everyone else!!!

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1/3/13 8:58 P

HI! My name is Candy. I am a wife, mom and grandmother. I am a case manager at a state prison. I have been "doing time" for over 20 years. LOL I will be turning 50 in 2013 and that doesn't bother me at all. Life is good at 49. 50 Should be even better! I like to hike, ride bicycles and kayak. I am pretty competitive. This sounds like a great team, let's get going on these challenges.

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1/3/13 12:58 P

Wow - so many new people!! This is awesome!

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1/2/13 12:55 P

Hi everyone! My name is Jen. I live in New Jersey with my hubby to whom I been married for 39 going on to 40 years.We have three children - a son and 2 daughters - who have blessed us with 7 grand children. I have been struggling with my weight for the past 20 years! I have lost and regain the weight which was lost far too many times. Anyways, I could go on and on about this lost -regain saga but in the interest of time I will end by saying that I am happy to have stumbled upon this team while browsing for new teams that will keep my motivation fire ablaze throughout the 2013. From what I have read thus far, this team fits the bill so here I am! I look forward to getting to know you all as we share the journey on to Successville.

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1/2/13 11:57 A

Welcome everyone!

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1/1/13 10:00 P

Hi, my name is Carolyn. I've been on SP for awhile now but only got really serious back in October. I'm very interested in eating healthier and keeping a regular exercise program.

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1/1/13 9:15 P

Hello, I am Jessica. I am currently a SAHM to a beautiful 2.5 year old daughter and looking to get myself back on track and lose some weight.

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12/31/12 5:32 P

Welcome to the team!!!

Rose - there are 2 initiatives going on - both simple. One is a weight loss competition which one can join by self or as a team. The other is the January challenges stuff.

You might as well sign up for both. We are all here for support and motivation.

I like this team because it is smaller than the big teams. Some of my other teams have stuff but with so many people it gets - well pointless. Here we know each other by name.

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12/31/12 3:11 P

Helloo!
I checked out the official SparkPeople challenge for January but chose this one because it seems very straightforward and doable. Easily intimidated here by too many complications lol.
I read through the weekly challenges for January - perfect!
Thanks for starting the team. I can't quite figure out where the "teams" within the team fit in. Does that part start in Spring? I'll go look at the FAQ sections.
I'm the mother of two grown kids, a special ed teacher and have eating disorder in my past (and unhealthy "relationship with food" in my present, trust me).
HAPPY NEW YEAR! CHEERS!
Rose

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12/28/12 4:38 P

Yes it is!!!!

Welcome!

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12/28/12 1:21 P

I am Heather, SAHM to four boys, ages 12, 10, 5 and 2. I followed a friend from another team here when her joining showed up on her feed. 2013 is going to be awesome!

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12/25/12 7:07 P

Welcome!!! Let lose to win!

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12/25/12 4:53 P

Hello! My name is Natalie and I am an old old old old old lady from Ohio. I thought that the premise of this team sounded intriguing and thought I'd join and take a look around.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

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12/19/12 7:25 P

Welcome!!!
I have 3 girls - 16, 16 and 14. Weight is a struggle with kids!

Good luck and hopefully we can support each other.

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12/19/12 5:42 P

I did the same thing with my second. I just didn't keep it up while I was pregnant. Try to keep up with the healthy eating and exercise while you are pregnant, so the weight will come off faster after the baby.

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12/19/12 5:38 P

Hello! Thank you for inviting me to the team. My name is Nirvanna (as if you couldn't tell already:) I have three kids, and stay home with two (both are under 2). So I can really use the support and motivation.

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12/19/12 4:17 P

Welcome to the team!!!!!

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12/19/12 3:52 P

Hi! I'm new to Spark but I have been on this journey for a long time. Need just a little push to keep going once in a while.
I am not sure what kind of challenge I am signing up for, but count me in! I can use a little competition to help push me a little.


Working towards losing weight so we can get pregnant. Though it sounds kinda dumb to say I have to lose weight to get fat again. LOL It will be worth it!!

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6/8/12 11:00 P

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