I've told a few of you about this site, but in light of Bakersfield Loser, I've recently begun using this great resource on a daily basis. If you decide to sign up, make sure to put me as your reference. My username is saraipie and I will get Spark Points for referring you!
Sparkpeople.com
Some reasons I love Spark People:
(1) It's freeeeeee (a la Bedtime Stories)
(2) Pre-created meal plans based on your weight and desired weight goals = grocery lists, recipes, and daily tracking of the foods after you eat them. Another great thing about the meal tracking is that if you eat something not in your plan, you can still add it.
(3) Goal tracking = weight, measurements, plus other goals such as daily water intake, servings of fruit or even hours of sleep!
(4) Networking/Motivation = Everyone on the site has the SAME GOAL--to eat healthier and to exercise. There are forums to discuss your concerns, ask questions, vent your frustrations, etc.
(5) They have an iPhone app! The annotated version of the site (with everything you need to track meals, water...even fitness minutes!) is awesome and is a constant reminder to me that "someone" is holding me accountable.
(1) It's freeeeeee (a la Bedtime Stories)
(2) Pre-created meal plans based on your weight and desired weight goals = grocery lists, recipes, and daily tracking of the foods after you eat them. Another great thing about the meal tracking is that if you eat something not in your plan, you can still add it.
(3) Goal tracking = weight, measurements, plus other goals such as daily water intake, servings of fruit or even hours of sleep!
(4) Networking/Motivation = Everyone on the site has the SAME GOAL--to eat healthier and to exercise. There are forums to discuss your concerns, ask questions, vent your frustrations, etc.
(5) They have an iPhone app! The annotated version of the site (with everything you need to track meals, water...even fitness minutes!) is awesome and is a constant reminder to me that "someone" is holding me accountable.
Tonight was back into the groove of the gym. It was rough! Some of those cardio machines will kick your behind in very little time. I'll admit I did take Sunday off. Sunday tends to be a busy day between church, family lunch/activities, and other personal things I like to take care of on a lazy Sunday ("Wake up in the late afternoon"...anyone??)
I've been using Spark People since Friday to track the following: weight loss, meals, water, fruits, and cardio minutes. I can definitely tell a difference in my energy level since cutting back to a 1,200-1,550 calorie diet. All I want to do is hibernate! A friend recommended taking supplemental vitamins since my diet has changed so dramatically in such a short amount of time! I think I'll try that.
Week 4 weigh ins will be on Saturday the 23. My weight loss goal for that week includes TWO weeks of weight loss: 15-20lbs. Kristina reminded me that even if I lost only 5lbs for the next 12ish weeks, I'd be EXACTLY my "healthy" weight (I'm aiming lower...something about the high 100's doesn't sound good to me!)! Wish us the best :)
<3 Sarai
I've been using Spark People since Friday to track the following: weight loss, meals, water, fruits, and cardio minutes. I can definitely tell a difference in my energy level since cutting back to a 1,200-1,550 calorie diet. All I want to do is hibernate! A friend recommended taking supplemental vitamins since my diet has changed so dramatically in such a short amount of time! I think I'll try that.
Week 4 weigh ins will be on Saturday the 23. My weight loss goal for that week includes TWO weeks of weight loss: 15-20lbs. Kristina reminded me that even if I lost only 5lbs for the next 12ish weeks, I'd be EXACTLY my "healthy" weight (I'm aiming lower...something about the high 100's doesn't sound good to me!)! Wish us the best :)
<3 Sarai
you guys rock.. thanks for the motivation...
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