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We are very excited you are here and hope this will be a timely source of support and motivation as you work toward your goals. Did you know that SparkPeople members who use the Message Boards are more likely to lose weight than those who do not? In fact, in a recent survey, message board users lost more weight and stuck with the program longer than non-posters. As effective as they are, Message Boards can be intimidating to a new user. Just take your time looking through the different forums and support groups. Everyone here is welcoming and wants to help each other, so feel free to pop in to any of the threads and say hello! Here are some other tips to help you get started and make the best of your experience:
Online communities are just like real-world communities in many ways. Occasionally you will disagree with someone or find people who have different views or beliefs. That's okay as long as we keep the tone of messages as supportive and positive as possible. Communication experts say that the "tone" of communication is more important than what is actually said. This means that there are positive and negative ways to give feedback to each other. You always have a choice in how to respond to any post. If someone happens to make a mistake or uses a negative tone in a post, you can prevent a negative cycle by choosing to respond in a positive tone. We work hard to keep SparkPeople a positive community. If you see anything that is a violation of our Community Guidelines, please click the "Report Inappropriate Post" link at the bottom of any thread and our staff will be notified of the problem via email. Lastly, SparkPeople takes the safety of its members very seriously. Please keep in mind that other Internet users can see your posts. Also, be very cautious about giving out personal contact information on the Message Boards (or via e-mail) to other members. We’re glad you are here and hope to see you on the Message Boards soon! If you have any questions or if there is anything we can do to help make your experience better, just let us know! Once again, welcome! The SparkPeople Team |
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There are some lovely videos to add to favourites and share too - the sitting safely in a chair are so good and there are goodies in youtube too.
Every little helps, and I am most appreciative that it is all acceptable - any efforts are good news and slips are human and we plough on!
There is so much here I am lost but just pootle about anyway! - 5/2/2013 5:27:45 AM
Head injured so awfully forgetful, otherwise all there, or rather here...if I repeat myself, have forgotten things altogether, altogether muddled (concentration issues) I am very sorry but these faculties have become damaged, abducted physical bits (sigh) but CAN DO - accept slow, repetitive and finite ability and endurance.
This means SLOW weight loss.
Have you all noticed that it goes up very quickly and down S L O W L Y !???????? - 5/2/2013 5:20:48 AM
My name is John I am 60 years old. And last i had my foot amputee and i be came handicap,you after 7 operations they count not save it. So for the past 6 years i have been just siting around and ganging weight,any how know i slowing learning to walk.so my problem is i can only walk about 100 step a day,yes i can move my upper body,put i not sure how many Calories i will burn off.
Any suggestions will be welcomed. - 4/23/2013 3:31:41 PM
This is my first day,with this program.I hope i can do this being handicap and all.
I am 60+ and for the past 5 years i have had 7 operation on my foot,with no luck
So in 2012 i had my foot amputee,any i still trying to walk.Exercising is still kind of hard to do.Any suggestions will be welcomed.
- 4/23/2013 12:45:02 PM
I am considering a weight loss camp for teens. Has any one been? Where did you go and what was your experience like? Good? Bad?
I live in CA and considering: Camp Shane and BalanceMe. I've looked at reviews online but I am always worried that they may be biased & not give the true picture.
Please help, summer is coming soon.
Thanks a lot & Good Luck to All!
*******NO MATTER WHAT, NEVER EVER, EVER GIVE UP ON YOURSELF*********
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l I work out almost every day in the winter and no time (or I do not take time) in the summer--cannot seem to break that cycle..my sons fall wedding has me focused on the change up for this year --hope I can make it a life change.. - 4/17/2013 8:55:33 AM
I am new to the site and am praying that w/ all the tools, recipes and support that I will start my new journey off on the right foot. I have at least 75 lbs to loose and am discouraged just at the sound of that number. I am at a point where I must get better for my family and myself. Time to take care of me for a change... Best wishes to all of you on this journey as well :)
- 4/5/2013 1:28:35 AM
I am new to the site so I am still finding my way around. I have around 50 pounds to lose and I am 53. I have been procrastinating for awhile in regard to getting "moving". yesterday I went out with my husband for a 15 min walk yesterday and I am about to go out very soon by myself. I have my ipod all ready. I hope I manage ok. Everyone seems very friendly and supportive in this site. there a lot of things to do and people are very inspiring. good luck everyone today for whatever you choose to do for your health. - 4/4/2013 10:02:45 AM