I recently joined Sparkpeople, which is a great site for workouts, diet and encouragement. Plus it’s free! Sparkpeople is a great way to workout, feel accountable, and meet some great people from all over the nation! You can set up your own website through them and track your nutrition and exercise. You can also post before and after pictures, but it’s not necessary. I love this great website and I would also suggest checking out the book The Spark by Chris Downie, the creator of this great site!
See, technology and exercise can work together!

This picture was taken on Saturday and I have never been more disgusted with myself! What happened to me, I realize that I just had a baby two months ago, but I look awful! Well, today I took the plunge and joined Weight Watchers Online. I never fully realized what lousy food choices I was making! Oy! What I really love about this site is the community. After just signing up today, I have made two friends, joined two groups and I feel like I have the support to make this work, instead of falling by the wayside.
The points tracker is a great tool, but I am still trying to understand the whole Points thing. I know if I read some more that I will figure it out. I also like the activity tracker, weight tracker and recipe finder! I really love the recipe finder! I admit that I am not much of a planner when it comes to food, especially at dinnertime. I used to be so good about that stuff, that is until I had kids!What I liked about Weight Watchers versus Jenny Craig and etc was the fact that Weight Watchers teaches you how to eat, not just ship you food.
Right now, I weigh 148 pounds, which may not sound like a lot, but on a petite 5′ frame, it is! Yes, I realize that I had a baby two months ago and that I teach water fitness twice a week, but still if the eating habits aren’t there, the weight will never come off! Oh, yeah, and I failed my 30 day challenge on EA Active, so I have to start all over!
I am excited for this new journey and getting back on track! I think it will be a great thing!