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3/29/13 9:34 A

We so appreciate all your inputs and participation here!

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3/4/13 9:54 A

It is alot of good habits over and over! Take it slow add a good habit each day till they all become routine. Eat breakfest with in half and hour of getting up. Eat every 2.5 to 3 hours. Plan your meals and snacks. Sleep 7 to 8 hours a night. Work in excerise when ever posible example take stairs, shake a foot during a song you like. Find co works to walk with during breaks. Talk to family and friends. Take your time every day is a new one. The list goes on!!

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2/6/13 8:56 P

I agree that it requires patience. And patience with oneself. A need to forgive and a need to persist. I believe that if I stick with it I will succeed.

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2/1/13 11:31 A

I think the big secret is patience leads to progress. Lose weight slowly. If you only lose 1 pound a week you know it's real weight you are losing and not just water weight. From everything I've read people who lose weight slowly are more likely to lose weight and be successful at keeping it off. We put on all the excess weight over years so we can't expect it to come off quickly. We all know the rest, all things in moderation, eat less move more, portion control, make gradual changes, set smaller goals, retrain your taste buds and find new things you like so you don't feel deprived.

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1/7/13 8:34 P

Put water in a pitcher in the fridge so that it gets cold and Remember to fill the ice trays.

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1/7/13 10:11 A

My best tip for this week and one I am trying to live by is organize your workout clothes the night before then you are all set to workout the next day.

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1/6/13 6:36 P

My secret is small, obtainable goals, big rewards, repeat, repeat, repeat! Work on one pound not 100! Work on one meal not 21. Learn portion control not food deprivation. Everything in moderation. An enjoyable walk in the woods will work instead of that dreaded trip to the health club. I let myself be happy with a lifestyle change instead of thinking "yes, I'm on ANOTHER diet." Sparkpeople has been the best place me on this journey.

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9/30/12 7:56 P

Former, I am so with you on that. We are here for you!

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9/25/12 9:51 P

My secret is to never give up. I still stumble and fail at times. There are times I overeat. But I treat each new day as a new opportunity to begin again. I try not to look at my past but to look forward. I haven't arrived yet, but when I started I was 365. I also have learned you lose 100 pounds one ounce at a time. In the beginning the task seems like an impossible dream. It takes dedication, determination, a support network and never giving up no matter what. But I'm evidence it can be done.

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9/1/12 2:14 A

I have been away from Sparkpeople for awhile and saw AnnRose's email. I am excited to be back and keeping myself motivated. The food tracking is a big help for me.

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8/4/12 11:11 P

SO OPRAH WINFREY CLAIMS THERE IS NO BIG SECRET IN LIFE?

TO THE CONTRARY, SEE THE NEXT MESSAGE FOR OUR TEAM'S BIG SECRET!

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7/19/12 12:24 A

HOWDY, FOLKS!

WE ARE HAPPY TO WELCOME YOU TO ***OVER 100 LBS TO LOSE BUDDIES***!

JUST PASSING THROUGH?

PLEASE MAKE YOURSELVES AT HOME WHILE YOU SPEND TIME WITH US.

ALL OUR FOLKS ARE REAL FRIENDLY-LIKE AND WE LOVE TO HELP OUT, LIKE WITH GIVING DIRECTIONS TO DOING WELL IN THIS CLUB.

DON'T WANT TO STAY ALL THAT LONG HERE?

LOOKING FOR THE ROAD OUT OF THE CLUB ALREADY?

IT'S A SECRET ROAD OVER YONDER.

HERE'S THE ROAD MAP TO GET OUT OF ***OVER 100 LBS TO LOSE BUDDIES***

1) COUNT YOUR DAILY FOOD INTAKE.

e.g.: STAY INSIDE YOUR FOOD INTAKE CALORIE BUDGET EVERY DAY AND TRACK ALL THAT HEALTHY NUTRITION DAILY IN SP.

2) WALK DAILY AND TRACK IT DAILY IN SP.

3) WEIGH-IN WEEKLY AND TRACK YOUR WEIGHT IN SP

e.g.: EXPECT TO LOSE ABOUT 1-2 LBS PER WEEK.

SET ONLY THE SHORT-TERM GOALS OF LOSING ** 5 ** LBS.

FOR EACH ** 5 ** LBS YOU DO LOSE, GIVE YOURSELF A GOLD STAR GOODIE ON YOUR OWN SPARKPAGE AND POST A COMMENT ABOUT IT ON MY SPARKPAGE.

SOON ALL THE ACHIEVED SHORT-TERM GOALS WILL ADD UP TO LONG-TERM SUCCESS!

FOR 25 LBS LOST, 50 LB LOST, 75 LBS LOST AND 100 LBS LOST AND FOR REACHING YOUR GOAL WEIGHT, WE OFFER SOME SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS!

4) KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR NEWLY FOUND FRIENDS IN ***OVER 100 LBS TO LOSE BUDDIES***'.

USE OUR TEAM'S DISCUSSION FORUMS , OR HUDDLE WITH US, OR USE SPARKMAIL, OR COMMENTS, OR GOODIES, OR BLOG WITH US.

ANY WAY TO CONNECT IS A GOOD WAY.

5) DO SOME OF OUR EASY CHALLENGES.

WE NOW HAVE A JULY 2012 GOOD FOR YOU CHALLENGE MONTH GOING ON.

IT'S A 'PICK YOUR OWN CHALLENGE' TYPE OF THING AND IT HAPPENS IN OUR CLUB'S CHALLENGE DISCUSSION FORUM.

ALL THE BEST TO YOU.

REGARDS,

ANNROSE126

YOUR NEW HOSTESS AT ***OVER 100 LBS TO LOSE BUDDIES***

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7/16/12 11:44 P

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR THOUGHTFUL COMMENTS HERE, SPARKERS!

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7/15/12 10:28 P

hi just passing through tonight, and seemed to have found a nice board, i have 100 lbs, and in need of alot of support, i hope to stop by every day, just have alot of reasons to lose weight and want to get to a healthy 170, thanks, nancy

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7/13/12 3:11 A

I have found what helps me the most is tracking my food and water. I am still learning my way around this site but I have faithfully logged now for a month and I have lost 12.75 pound's. It helps when you can see the fact's of what you ate. It keep's me aware of my choice's. I have been drinking my 64 oz of water also which I have alway's hated because I just don't drink that much in a day. I am feeling good that I am moving in the right direction and this is the longest I have stayed consistant in awhile. My next hurdle will be "EXERCISE". I hate to sweat so I do not do anything that would cause me to sweat. I have a job that I sit at all day with very little walking. I try to force myself when I remember at work to go outside for a quick break and walk a couple lap's around the building. I have such a long way to go but I need to get this weight OFF....

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7/11/12 8:13 A

Everyone's secret might be different - but for me -- the challenge is to focus just on today, and in making good choices each day, I will build consistent success over time.

I just need to worry about today though -- and let tomorrow take care of itself!

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6/24/12 11:03 P

HOWDY, FOLKS!

WE ARE HAPPY TO WELCOME YOU TO ***OVER 100 LBS TO LOSE BUDDIES***!

JUST PASSING THROUGH?

PLEASE MAKE YOURSELVES AT HOME WHILE YOU SPEND TIME WITH US.

ALL OUR FOLKS ARE REAL FRIENDLY-LIKE AND WE LOVE TO HELP OUT, LIKE WITH GIVING DIRECTIONS TO DOING WELL IN THIS CLUB.

DON'T WANT TO STAY ALL THAT LONG HERE?

LOOKING FOR THE ROAD OUT OF THE CLUB ALREADY?

IT'S A SECRET ROAD OVER YONDER.

HERE'S THE ROAD MAP TO GET OUT OF ***OVER 100 LBS TO LOSE BUDDIES***

1) COUNT YOUR DAILY FOOD INTAKE.

e.g.: STAY INSIDE YOUR FOOD INTAKE CALORIE BUDGET EVERY DAY AND TRACK ALL THAT HEALTHY NUTRITION DAILY IN SP.

2) WALK DAILY AND TRACK IT DAILY IN SP.

3) WEIGH-IN WEEKLY AND TRACK YOUR WEIGHT IN SP

e.g.: EXPECT TO LOSE ABOUT 1-2 LBS PER WEEK.

SET ONLY THE SHORT-TERM GOALS OF LOSING ** 5 ** LBS.

FOR EACH ** 5 ** LBS YOU DO LOSE, GIVE YOURSELF A GOLD STAR GOODIE ON YOUR OWN SPARKPAGE AND POST A COMMENT ABOUT IT ON MY SPARKPAGE.

SOON ALL THE ACHIEVED SHORT-TERM GOALS WILL ADD UP TO LONG-TERM SUCCESS!

FOR 25 LBS LOST, 50 LB LOST, 75 LBS LOST AND 100 LBS LOST AND FOR REACHING YOUR GOAL WEIGHT, WE OFFER SOME SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS!

4) KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR NEWLY FOUND FRIENDS IN ***OVER 100 LBS TO LOSE BUDDIES***'.

USE OUR TEAM'S DISCUSSION FORUMS , OR HUDDLE WITH US, OR USE SPARKMAIL, OR COMMENTS, OR GOODIES, OR BLOG WITH US.

ANY WAY TO CONNECT IS A GOOD WAY.

5) DO SOME OF OUR EASY CHALLENGES.

WE NOW HAVE A JULY 2012 GOOD FOR YOU CHALLENGE MONTH GOING ON.

IT'S A 'PICK YOUR OWN CHALLENGE' TYPE OF THING AND IT HAPPENS IN OUR CLUB'S CHALLENGE DISCUSSION FORUM.

ALL THE BEST TO YOU.

REGARDS,

ANNROSE126

YOUR NEW HOSTESS AT ***OVER 100 LBS TO LOSE BUDDIES***





Edited by: ANNROSE126 at: 7/19/2012 (00:24)

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