Good Post - About Not Needing Medication

Monday, January 15, 2007

One of my favorite types of testimonials is when I hear from members who start making healthy lifestyle changes and then don't need to take medications they had been taking.

Here's an example of one from yesterday:

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AJAXN2002 has just submitted a new topic.

Title: One week into this~~~I fell asleep unassisted!!!!

Message: I have horrible insomnia and always take something to help me unwind at night. But after one week of healthy eating and alot of cardio, I was just TIRED last night. I drifted to sleep on my couch, my husband could not believe it! I NEVER SLEEP!! It was such a fabulous feeling to feel tired muscles. I felt like I was really accomplishing something!!!

~A~
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SparkGuy

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

JEWITCH 12/22/2009 9:05AM

Thanks for sharing. Report Inappropriate Comment

LONGLIVEJULIET 1/26/2007 10:18AM

I too have been sleeping regularly. Previously, I wake up constantly, often not being able to go back to sleep. Since I have been keeping track of my food and my cardio, I am sleeping like a baby. And I wake every morning feeling refreshed and surprisingly excited about starting my day. Report Inappropriate Comment

*~SERENITY~* 1/17/2007 11:15AM

As much as weight loss is a goal of mine, becoming healthier and getting off my meds is really what I want. I WANT to live longer and the only way I can do that is to become healthier. To no longer take my blood pressure meds and anti-depressants, anti-anxiety/panic meds and have my cholesterol readings come down....THAT would be heaven. Overall health, that is really my goal. Report Inappropriate Comment

DARK_KITTY 1/16/2007 9:23PM

I have been blessed by that relief myself ! I was on pain meds and anti depressants for 10 years...I lost 53 lbs and took up yoga and found this web site and the rest is ancient history ! I have been off of medication now for 1 and half years and I feel and look like a whole new woman ! Thank's Spark ! I love this site and I have met so many wonderful people here, it has really changed my life for the better and made it worth living again ! Each day I try to reach out to as many people on here as I can and spread that spark ! Sincerely, Linda ~ AKA ~ LYNNJEAN68 Report Inappropriate Comment

First Blog Entry

Friday, January 12, 2007

Hello Everyone

Our team came up with a good idea. One thing I love doing is looking for great posts on the boards and even from blog posts on other sites about SparkPeople.

I'll now start posting those that I see on this blog. Other people on the SP team will post here too.

Happy Friday to all!

SparkGuy

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

HUNGRYWOMAN2 3/13/2011 4:13PM

I like this idea. Being able to locate support, encouragement and inspiration readily facilitates our journey. Knowing where to turn is extremely helpful, especially during those overwhelming times. Report Inappropriate Comment

LOREJAE 3/6/2010 10:19AM

Hi Chris, thank you for creating such a wonderful site. The Spark people are so nice. I am looking forward to reaching my goals. LoreJae Report Inappropriate Comment

JEWITCH 12/22/2009 9:03AM

Thanks for sharing. Report Inappropriate Comment

SDSWEETWILLIAM 3/19/2008 3:00PM

Great idea. Report Inappropriate Comment

PEGGY21 1/15/2007 2:30PM

Thank you so much for doing this. I was searching for some support to help me and just happened to find this site one day. I know it was not just happenstance but divine guidance. I am 67 years old and this is the first time in my life that I can truly say that NOW is the time and seriously mean it, that I MUST get myself into a healthier life style. Most of my life, I didn't have a problem with weight and having 6 active children kept me young. Now that I have retired, I have fallen into bad habits, and have put on a lot of weight. I know there are lots of programs out there and things for retired couples to do. However, my husband is a couch potato and prefers to stay at home. It is a challenge to do things by yourself. He also has bouts with clinical depression which tends to shade some of my days fromhis attitude splashing over on me. Your program offers more than I have ever seen on the web all on this site and it is free. I thank God for your willingness to help others in this way. I know that I am not alone when I say you are God sent. I pray that you and your organization be blessed with all good things as you continue to move forward with success in all that you do and thank you once again for inspiring me and so many others to dare to take one more chance and get going...Thank you ALL for your encouragement and all the help you are giving all of us out here searching. I have already told others about this site. How could I not spread the "good news"? Report Inappropriate Comment

RBARRETT 1/15/2007 2:06PM

hey everyone. just wanted to say thx that there are people out there to help you stay focused. i have tryed this program sev. times before and quit. this time i am going to achieve my goal. need that little xtra boost to motivate me to exerrcise. i hold down 2 jobs and rarely at home. hope to hear from you. thx Report Inappropriate Comment

LEARN2LIVE 1/15/2007 1:55PM

Hey Everyone, This is all NEW to me, would like to chat about this journey I am on please feel free to blog away :) Colleen :) Report Inappropriate Comment

KABOOKIE23 1/14/2007 3:22PM

How do I blog? I know how to leave a comment but I don't know how to blog. Please help me. Thank you for the sight too. Report Inappropriate Comment

BEARETTE7 1/13/2007 1:44AM

Hello Folks: I am quite new at visiting your site, but I thought I might take a moment to comment oin this blog. I am so excited that I have found this place and that there is a great opportunity, provided by sparkguy to receive help and support for obtaining your goals. I am really grateful and I look forward to getting to know all of you. Thanks, Bearette7 Report Inappropriate Comment