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3/8/12 12:28 P

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***Just wanted to take a moment and welcome you to Sparkpeople. Joining Sparkpeople is on of the best decisions I have made and I know you will love it as well.

***Try joining a spark team. The support and motivation that belonging to a team will help you stay on track. This can be found under “Community”.

***Make short term goals. They will help reaching your long term goals manageable. If you look under “My Trackers” click on “Other Goals” and you can set your short term and long term goals. Sparkpeople offers some for you to choose from or you can create your own.

***Try using the nutritional tracker. It really makes it easier to stay within your daily nutritional goals. This can be found under “My Trackers”.

***Read the many success stories to help you stay focused and motivated. This can be found under “Community”.

***Be patient. This is a journey not a marathon. If you need support during your journey please feel free to email me anytime. I am more than happy to be your spark friend during your journey.

***Check out Challenge Central. There are many challenges designed to keep you on track such as the Official 10-Minute Daily Exercise Streak Challenge, SparkPeople 8-Week Diabetes Weight Loss Challenge, Official 28-Day Bootcamp Workout Challenge, and many others that may interest you. This can be found under “Community”.

***Under the “Community” tab you’ll find Secrets of Success. There you will find tips from members to help make your journey easier.

***Do exercises that you enjoy. Working out can be fun.

***Please feel free add me as a friend, and I'll do the same.

You can do this. Believe in yourself. You are worth this journey.
In friendship and support,
Gwen

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3/8/12 11:59 A

! Remember we're all in this together. Be sure to stay active on the boards and join a challenge. YOU CAN DO IT! If you need anything I'm here. Love yourself no matter what. Good luck with your new journey to a healthier lifestyle.




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3/8/12 10:45 A

Welcome Darlene!
I love Sparks! This site is the best! It is so helpful! I find out so many new things everyday! I suggest you make a Sparks Page, join some team, set some goals, and see the pounds start to drop! Feel free to add me as a friend. I am on here every morning! I hope you have a great day!

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3/8/12 10:15 A

Hi Darlene, Welcome to SP! I'm glad you've joined us & hope this helps you in reaching all your goals!

Be sure to use the trackers and STAY CONNECTED no matter what-the support here can't be beat & it really helps knowing others are going thru the same things you are!!

If I can help you on your journey, let me know!

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3/8/12 10:01 A

Hi everyone! My name is Darlene, and I joined Sparkpeople on Monday March 5th after a visit to my doctor. It was her that actually suggested this website. My visit showed that I am morbidly obese and that I might be insulin resistant. I am still waiting on the results. I weighed 294 pounds at the doctor. I couldn't believe it. I have never been this heavy. I can remember thinking 140 pounds was fat 20 years ago. I have considered surgery, but I am going to try to do this as a last option. I have a very long way to go and need all the support I can get. I am easily depressed and very impatient, but I am going to give it my all. Wish me luck!