I'm back...with a passion!

I forgot all about this blog until today...when, on Sparkpeople.com I noticed a 'button' they offered for use on blogs. Since I want the button, I need to have another go at blogging. Today is my 61st day on Spark. I have gone from a starting weight of 132 to a very attractive weight of 120. Not only do my clothes fit better (except for the ones that are so baggy, I just can't wear them anymore), but I can DO stuff without running out of energy or losing my breath. Instead of cheetos, I have a banana for breakfast!
Last night - after experiencing this site for two months, I decided to "invite" all of my family to the site - and that's when I saw the button. It's totally free.
There are no secrets. You do not need the latest book or to discover a miracle food the ancient zulus have been eating to stay healthy for centuries. It's common sense.
The body uses x amount of calories to live - to survive a day even if this is spent lying in bed. Add activity, and the caloric need rises.
One simply needs to burn more calories then are being taken in, to lose weight at a healthy rate.
Once you are at a healthy weight, your calorie needs will change. I noticed that as I became more active, I was hungrier...so I ate. I lost an inch off my waist during that week or two.
There is so much more to Spark than this.
The bottom line is: You can spend time on your health now - by choice; or you can be forced to spend time in illness later.
If you are too busy to learn how to be in your best health, you are just too busy. It takes few hours/days to familiarize yourself with everything Spark has to offer - but it is so worth it. And, there is NO rush. If you rush it, you will miss out.
Being a former "extreme dieter" - I am very familiar with the feeling of wanting to be in shape NOW. The funny thing is, this is the first time I have not rushed, and it's the only time I've really gotten results - results that are sticking!
So here I go - Spreading the Spark!
Going to go get that button for my blog now.
:)