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Ask For Support When You Need It!

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When I'm lacking motivation, I ask for support in a status, a blog, or a message board post. Yesterday I requested a kick in the pants to get outside and moving, and my Spark Friends were right there, urging me out the door. On Spark People, if you ask, you shall receive.

- Submitted by PAMATX 9/6/2010 in Motivation | 2 Comments

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Support from family and friends is the best support a person could ask for :)

- Submitted by HEATHERQ06 9/6/2010 | 0 Comments | View Secret

My Best Spark Secret?

Ask for help. The very best thing about this site is the opportunity for support in just about every scenario. Don't know how to do something on the site? Ask. Need advice on choosing a vitamin? Ask. Need a great exercise tip? Ask. Struggling and about to make a choice contrary to your lifestyle change? ASK for support. You're guaranteed to get it!

- Submitted by LOSINIT11 9/6/2010 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Get a Support System!

Losing weight is easier when you have someone who supports you. I'm lucky enough to have a trainer who encourages us to text him if we need support. Find someone who will give you support when you need it, but make sure that they will not accept your excuses! Sometimes we all need that extra push. Besides, even if I can't get ahold of my trainer I already know what he's going to say!

- Submitted by GOLOPTIOUS 9/6/2010 | 2 Comments | View Secret

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