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I do volunteer work in the community with several organizations. I get satisfaction when those individuals start talking to me because of me giving my time. 6 Members Were Sparked
I would not be able to get my butt up to workout everyday or make healthy choices if it wasn't for my sparkbuddy!! She is the best! 3 Members Were Sparked
The local Y has exercise or eating challenges about every month or two. I have been doing them to stay motivated. It makes the exercise and being healthy more interesting. 4 Members Were Sparked
Read my fitness mags, or visit spark. Everyone posting their workouts always gets me going! 59 Members Were Sparked
Start a "no" streak, like no chocolate or no cookies or no candy. Take it one day at a time. Don't say I will NEVER eat a chocolate again. Just say, I am trying to see how long I can go without it. I can eat one if I want to, I simply choose not to today. 3 Members Were Sparked
My Shape Shifting SparkTeam includes a Shape Shifter's Daily Diary forum thread, where team members can post daily Challenges, Intentions, Triumphs and Makeovers. 3 Members Were Sparked
I am a chef. Everyone thinks that its very hard to not eat when your are around food all day. The truth is, its not. Your so busy you dont have time to eat. Plus, the food you work with all the time, you dont want nothing to do with. 60 Members Were Sparked
I learned to talk back to myself when, as I call her - the evil twin, would try to convince me I was too tired, I deserved a break, I really didn't feel like working out, it wouldn't matter anyway, or just wait till tomorrow. My response would be to MOVE right then!1 year later I won -lost 100! 5 Members Were Sparked
Join a like minded group of people. You will have lots in common with them and they will motivate you to stay on track. 8 Members Were Sparked
Walking with friends, whether they are two legged or four, increases the distance one would walk. |
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