How to Get Weight Loss Results with SparkPeople.com

Sparkpeople.com is a free Internet-based weight loss program. It has a huge community of people on the site that are actively loosing weight. Sparkpeople.com is a wonderful resource for people who are struggling with the lifestyle changes that accompany weight loss. It is a great program that walks you step by step through the weight loss process.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access

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Instructions

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  Join Sparkpeople.com. Registration is free, as well as all of the content on the site. You will have a unique username and password. When you sign up, there are various options available to you for your account. Choose to have your weight loss goals and current weight posted so others can see.

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  Start slowly. Do not try and do everything at once. Follow the directions on the site carefully and do not bombard yourself with new goals. Start with the Fast Break section, and do not move on until you have mastered it. There are four sections to the spark diet. Become well accomplished at each before moving on.

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  Check the Web site daily. This is a habit that will really help your success on the site. You must be a consistent participant on the site in order to stick with it. At first you may feel a bit obsessive about the site, but it will balance out in time.

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  Join a team. Sparkpeople.com is full of people that share your interests and challenges. There are many teams that will be well suited for you. If you do not find a team that will work for you, start one. The people on your team will become your support system and are a vital part to weight loss.

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  Join challenges. Anyone can join or start a challenge. Challenges are a great way to jump-start your motivation. Most challenges are pretty generic, so you can tailor them to your own needs. For example, there are challenges to fit into your goal jeans by a certain date. For one person, that may mean loosing 5 pounds, and for another, 15.

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  Do not cheat. If you have a bad eating or exercising day, log it. This will allow you to see your success and downfalls together. By being honest with yourself, you will see great improvements along your weight loss journey as you slowly improve.

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  Enroll a friend to join with you. The buddies on the site are great, but there is nothing like having a real live person to help cheer you on. Weigh in with your friend, take measurements and work out together. This will keep you motivated and on the right track to weight loss.