DOGSTARDADDY
Don't let all the women around here drive you away! There ARE a few dudes here as well... We keep the place in order and running smoothly. 3129 days ago
SHRINK_U
Like MANY Sparkers I have attempted weight loss and failed many times. The difference this time is SPARK.
What is SPARK?
It is a PLAN It is FRIENDSHIP It is MOTIVATION It is INSPIRATION It is STABILITY It is ACCOUNTABILITY It is a LIFE SAVER It is SUPPORT It is A NEW WAY OF LIFE
SHERYLDS
I had tried everything to lose weight and could never manage to keep it off. Then I joined SPARK and really participated. I learned what portions were and what kind of calories I was eating. It taught me what proper nutrition is and how important acknowledging what your eating is. It hasn't always gone smoothly and I have hit my fair share of plateaus...so I've changed strategies several times...and once again the NUTRITION TRACKER proved invaluable.
As for exercise...there is a way to track what your doing, how many calories your using, and a library of videos to show different exercises to try. It makes you accountable.
There is an entire library of info in the HEALTHY LIFESTYLE section that rivals some of the best medical websites.
And there is the support from a community of people who encourage, give ideas, comfort, and share your concerns. and its free.
ALICIALYNNE
I first joined Sparkpeople because, well... it was free, and as a broke college student that was crucial!!! When I went through a really rough time in my life, I let it fall through to the wayside. Last year, I came back because Spark is truly an amazing tool for weight loss / general well-being. No matter what you are going through, there is someone else here who can give support or some helpful advice. If you have a question, you can put it out there. At first, tracking foods and everything is a bit of an annoyance. I'm sure you've seen your wife spend what seems like a crazy amount of time on here, playing with the trackers and reading blogs. However, there is a reason for it! This is truly a one-stop shop to the tools you need for a healthier you!
Spark has been amazing in my journey. I am very much a people's person and being able to surround myself with poistive, encouraging people who are struggling with their weight as much as I am, is so rewarding. There are so many ways to use this site. I just hope you find your way around it because once youdo, there will be no stopping you!