SoulOfFire1514 Member

It was a very wise move! I have never been happier in all my life. My son and I are THRIVING out here!

This is amazing, and you are inspiring! Let your next goal be something you've always wanted to do for yourself. Maybe it is a trip to a country you've always wanted to do. Or maybe you might want to try a triathlon? Or a marathon? Or maybe you've always wanted to juggle 3 cats at once? LOL Come up with something fun.…

Starting weight was 196. I'm at 180 now. Definitely not within my last 20. I weigh absolutely everything that goes into my body. And yes, I'm actually measuring myself. In the last two weeks, I gained 3 inches all around. Since I really started this cut, I've gained about 8. It's very strange. I don't expect this to happen…

No thanks. I know my logging is accurate. I input everything properly. According to scale (I have two, so I double check randomly just in case one doesn't work, or the batteries are dying), and I utilize the nutritional facts, or I research it. I don't rely on what's posted on this site, as too many are numbered wrong.…

I was aiming for 60 ok be, although 70 would be my ultimate goal.

I would like to lose the weight quickly but know it is not really feasible. I have been wanting 2lbs a week, but 1 would be more feasible for me. This isn't my first time in this battle. And I do have those pictures and measurements. And yes, I'm absolutely sure I'm gaining inches. Even my clothes are fitting tighter. It's…

This isn't my first rodeo with it. I've lost 85lbs before, after my son. I know I am measuring in the same spots. It helps, since I'm covered in tattoos, that I can pick a reference point and utilize that. So I do. I'm 5'3 and 180lbs. I'm down 16 now. But have gained 8 inches. Goal weight is 135.

No attitude about losing my old site. This wasn't a hissy fit or anything. Just a general statement about what I miss that this site lacks. If you were on Spark, you'd have seen the articles and information posted. I haven't been finding the same sort of thing here, is all. I joined MFP years ago. Didn't like it then. I'm…

It definitely is different. I found it much more motivating and inspiring, to be honest. MFP lacks a lot in that area. I was on it for 13+ years. I loved it. It helped me lose the weight after I had my son, and Ii kept it off, until a series of severe health issues that required many surgeries happened, and the weight was…

I've been searching, but so far, have not found my niche, I guess. Thanks for the help, though!

I've been trying to find a community to join here but nothing so far that I fit into. I did own my own studio for years, before moving across the country. I'm a tattoo artist, but I do a lot of things, painting, drawing, photography, sculpting, airbrushing, mixed media, etc. Anything to keep me creative! It is my…

I'm so sad that it is closing! But I'm always open to meeting new people!

I've been on the chats and searching for groups that may be of interest, but when most aren't active for years, it is hard. I'm very open to learning new things. And I'm here because I haven't been able to find anything else that is like Spark. It was an amazing site and I really wish they weren't shutting down. :(

I made the decision to throw out my marriage about 2.5 years ago. During that time, I got rid of a lot, but more stress was added, as he made my life a living hell. But I sorted through all of our belongings, packed up all of his, and sent him on his way. Since then, I managed to get custody and mobility rights, and moved…

I am alone in this battle for my health, too. I don't mind being alone, for the most part. I tend to be an introvert, and seem to be able to keep myself on track. But having others to help support, from a distance, even to check in now and then, is always welcome! Add me, if you would like! I could use the support, and I…

I'm down. Was on Spark for 14 years. Such a shame that they are denying so many people outside the US. I'm sad to see it go. I miss it a lot. MFP is not the same, but hopefully it will become more motivational. Either way, I am staying. I have a long way to go.

SparkPeople was a fitness and nutrition tracker program, similar to My Fitness Pal. They have been running for 20 years and all of a sudden are shutting down. It was the most inspiring and motivating one out there, and their knowledge base and information was second to none. MFP is My Fitness Pal.

I was with SparkPeople for 14 years. I feel like a big part of my life is dying. I had to leave early. I felt sticking around was delaying the inevitable and it was making me not want to track. I don't feel MFP has the same motivation and inspiration, but hopefully it will grow on me. I've been on here for a while but it…