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I find that using Sparkpeople more than just once in the day helped me maintain and lose my weight! I know there are times when we can't always do that but when I log in more, I feel more accountable of my day.

- Submitted by MILMOM2000NEW 3/25/2010 in Using SparkPeople | 15 Comments
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KLONG8 3/25/2010 2:50:00 PM

    I've found the best way to use the trackers is to grab a few minutes 3 times a day. I can do this at work if I'm quick. When I first sit at my desk in the AM, when I take my lunch break, & in the evenings at home. Avoid the trying to recall what I ate method this way. And that made a big difference for me. I could see if I was getting off my plan and could correct it.
2BEATIT1 11/5/2010 12:55:00 PM

    I agree. Even when away, I write down what I eat and log when I get home. It has kept me on target.
NORASPAT 11/16/2010 11:28:00 AM

    I love Spark people I stay logged in all day long. I know there is a lot of this I just do not know how to use but I use the Nutrition tracker and that is my most important thing after my special,friends of course Pat in Maine.
RACHELSCHILD 8/13/2010 7:06:00 AM

    I agree. I try to log on every day. The weekends are hardest for me to log on, but I try to plan my meals at least 4 days in advance so that when the weekend rolls around I have my printout and can just follow that. I feel bad when I miss a day of points though...trying to go for that gold cup! emoticon
EMPTYNESTER60 5/27/2010 10:27:00 PM

    I try to log in every morning just to check in & go over my goals as a reminder before I leave for work. I log in again in the evening to track all of my goals and take the time to read for extra motivation. SparkPoints are a great motivational tool!
SAL1512 4/14/2010 7:24:00 PM

    That is the ticket! Log in every day!
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CAR58OLE 4/12/2010 8:10:00 PM

    I agree too!! I had some decent losses WHEN I made the time to log in a few times during the day! Then when I had a project at work, and didn't allow myself my "own" time... it all slipped away from me, and here I am with a 3# gain over the past two weeks!!

Gotta get in here several times a day... to keep my head in the game!

Good luck to you!
SHAKENMA 4/7/2010 8:51:00 PM

    I love SP! It's my home page on two computers...which helps remind me log food,exercise and drink my water. It's Great!
HARROWJET 3/27/2010 12:02:00 PM

    I cannot imagine a day without Spark.
GLENDA160 11/18/2011 12:02:00 AM

    i really need to do this, thanks so much for sharing.

glenda 160
CMORTON76 9/5/2011 11:39:00 AM

    It is a great idea to login EVERDAY after every meal emoticon
CATHEMARIE 3/31/2011 10:58:00 PM

    emoticon This is very encouraging!
CATHEMARIE 3/31/2011 10:57:00 PM

    emoticon Very encouraging!
OCTOBER2842 7/14/2010 8:43:00 PM

    It works, it really works. Just log in and keep track of everything to get your bearings.
RUBYCLAIRE 4/11/2010 10:56:00 PM

    I agree. When I log in more than once a day i find it extremely effective in keep me focused. If I log on only once, say in the morning, I have seen myself not pay attention to my food or exercise.

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