Advice for New SparkPeople Members

A Little Help from Your Friends

-- By Jen Mueller, SparkPeople Community Leader

Do you remember the feelings you experienced when you first joined SparkPeople? You might have been nervous or excited about committing to a lifestyle change, worried about whether or not you would succeed, or overwhelmed at exploring all the tools and resources that SparkPeople has to offer. If you're experiencing these feelings as a new member, you're not alone. Even our most experienced and successful members had to start somewhere. Now, their experiences can help you.

Here are some pointers from long-time SparkPeople members that will give you a push in the right direction:

YVONNE.PALMER: "Remember to set short and medium term goals—especially if you have a long way to go. I have found that breaking my desired total loss into smaller chunks has helped me tremendously because the smaller bits are 'doable,' where the total number seems impossible. Also, I have found pacing myself to be vital. With the initial enthusiasm I had when I started, I wanted to rush off and start a huge exercise program. Common sense prevailed, though, because I knew I would not have the time or the energy to sustain that very long. By gradually increasing, I have managed to incorporate a lot more activity into my lifestyle and that is likely to remain rather than be ditched at the first hurdle."

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• MARESL "It is such a pleasure to meet others in my age group who are struggling to ..."
• JULEE21 "I just joined this Tuesday, 3/2/09. Still finding my way around. Think I'..."
• CAROLJ35 "It takes time to become familiar with the SP site. I joined in March but d..."

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