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7/31/12 7:59 P

I love getting suprise spark goodies... thank you so much, it makes the working out even more of a joy.
I Love Dr. Oz and but I never can get enough time in the day to watch a whole recorded show. I hate what I am missing, so I go to his page and look over it and see what he is talking about and what I can start applying in my life.
I have changed a lot of my eating and nutrient supplements on his advice- and my life is all the better for it.
I have been changing over to primarily best organic food I can get, local grown, even my dairy, including eggs, butter, and meats. I live on a very fixed income and there is not extra... but I have noticed that the more really good food, that really isn't that much more expensive than the food in Walmart has completely cut my cravings for junk food. And when I eat what I plan and prepare, that I am rarely hungry, when I am I am realizing that hunger is more thirst than hunger (especially if is off a scheduled time to eat)... so water my body gets.
I rarely have dips in my energy level, other than the natural rhythm of the body cycle.
When I do eat something I don't keep at home, I will pay the price for it... whether it is feeling tired the next day, or a bad nights sleep.
Believe me, I am far from where I want to be, I still am slowly finding substitutions where I can and what I can afford. But I don't spend much in a traditional grocery store anymore- maybe 20 bucks a month. There is so much available in local farmers markets, including baked goods, that it is just not that necessary to go to a supermarket.

Thank you for the spark goodies, and I will be post more frequently on my transition.
I am working out harder, not loosing weight but am dropping inches like crazy.. so the pounds have to start going soon, but I am also just really starting on this part of my journey.
:)

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7/29/12 4:27 P

You're most welcome. Your blogs are very helpful to other team members - sharing good days & sharing bad days. Sharing what works & what doesnt work. Even if it isn't always butterflies and sunshine, it is life and it helps to know that others might be in the same spot and we can learn from each other. It is all part of the journey and you just never know what little thing might help even just one person. You guys are awesome for sharing of yourselves in this way. We really appreciate our entire team. Those who blog and those who read the blogs. We are all here to help each other and we appreciate everyone on the team

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7/28/12 9:16 P

I have to agree... the spark goodies are very encouraging. I actually feel like I belong to this team and it's not just another add on to my page! Thank you!

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7/28/12 8:35 P

Spark Goodies! Such a fun way to keep in touch and encourage others.

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7/28/12 6:51 P

I was surprised and happy to get a sparkgoodie from this team. I had not thought that blogs help my teams, but they do keep things interesting.

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7/28/12 6:07 P

YW! We appreciate your contribution to the team via your blogs!

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7/28/12 4:15 P

Thank you for the sparkgoodie from the team!