EXCLUSIVE Bonus Content (5 Cooking Articles)

Love these articles, especially about flavoring rice/pasta. Always wanted to know how to do that and can't wait to try it.

Thanks!

So glad to hear from you. I think I lost another pound today, but I jumped up and down on the scale to make sure and I don't think that is the idea at all.

Where do you live? I miss the snow sometimes. I used to ski a lot when I was in great shape. I think it might scare me now, but it was sure great exercise. The weather here in St. Augustine, FL has been so terribly humid and hot for the last 2 months. Global warming??? Today is beautiful - about 70 degrees right now. We do our weekly grocery shopping on Wednesday and this is the first time I have had a husband to accompany me on this chore. He is funny and fun. I am going to make the Spark recipe for crockpot lasagna today and I will let you know how it turns out. Then a cookie recipe for Soft Applesauce Raisin cookies. YUM.

I used to be a medical transcriptionist working about 18 hours a day with a huge amount of stress, so this is heaven on earth for me to be retired, having a really good husband, and getting healthy.

I better stop or you will think I am a nut going on and on. But just want you to know I care about what you are doing to get healthy and I am rooting for you and for me too.

Hey, Thanks so much for the encouragement!!!! It means more than you can know.

I "did" weight watchers for YEARS and stayed at the same weight... because like the article I read says... i wasn't being very true to it. I counted points...when i wanted to. :)

I'm hoping that i can get my hubby involved in the journey this time. As a couple, I think we could DO IT, not just TRY it. :)

I WISH I lived by the beach... the snow is supposed to start falling next week... ick!!

Hey girlfriend:

Congratulations on the weight loss. I also "restarted" WW about a dozen times, but was not getting anywhere except getting a slimmer wallet. Now, this I love!! Free and fun and the same thing as WW. I love the message boards. Let me know how you do - I am with you.

I live about 2 blocks from the beach in St. Augustine, so now that it is getting cooler there is absolutely no reason not to ride my bike down there and have at it walking, etc. I love living here. Went through a horrendous divorce in 2010 after 30 years and I found a most wonderful man and he wanted to marry me!!! So now that my heartbreak is over, I am ready to lose this darn weight gain. Keep at it - we can do it.

Thanks! I am on my third "re-start" .... :(

Me also on the pictures that can't get put on the profile. HOWEVER - I lost 5 pounds the first week WOO HOO and I bought the book today at Barnes & Noble. Sort of fell down a little bit on the exercise today - but will get right back up tomorrow. LOVE this free site. Everyone is so inspiring and the recipes are awesome.

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Thank you!

Finally had time to read these articles... thanks so much for sharing!! Great tips!!

Way cool! Thank you so much!!

Very much appreciated - especially the tips for veggies.

Thanks MAJONES and TRESSA. I didn't go far enough when I looked for the links.

Joyce, scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page. The first post (the one from SP_STEPF) has the links for the Cooking Articles.

Cut and pasta the links.

10 Ways to Flavor Whole Grains
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7 Great Ways to Prepare Veggies
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_a
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10 Easy Ways to Add Flavor to Vegetables
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_a
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9 Quick Ways to Flavor Any Lean Protein (No Recipe Needed)
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_a
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Fruits and Vegetables to Try Each Season
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_a
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Am I missing something? I cannot find the 5 Cooking Articles.

Great tips for adding variety to your meals; thanks for the extras, they're always appreciated.

thank you for the bonus articles!

Hi. I'm Bri from Colorado Springs, though I'm writing from Chula Vista, CA. I'm going to download the book and begin the new challenge. Thank you for the bonus material. Nice to have while waiting for my copy to arrive.

Perfect timing. I'm only on vacation a couple of more days. 3 pounds gained. I need a kick start back in the right direction.

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I am loving this book

YOU ARE WORTH IT!!

Judy

Finally, a sane chance to get back on the program, and thank you for the links!

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Thanks for the bonus articles. I find the more I read the more motivated I am. That doesn't mean I accept all but am willing to try the new and unfamiliar.

I just discovered this, Thanks, loads of new ideas

Thank you so much, especially for flavoring vegetables.

Thank you!

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Thank you! Spark and the Spark Solution are really helping me to stay on track!! Thanks for sooooo much!

Thanks Steph for the articles. I have not received my book yet. Hopefully it will be in this week. I'm getting excited to receive it.
Joan

Thanks Steph for the sites.

Judy

Thanks

thanks. great info.

Thank you!

Thank you

Awesome! It's so much easier when you can change the same foods up with simple, non-fattening ideas. I am so excited to start! Shopping tomorrow. :)

Thanks for the very useful articles.

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Looking forward to this.

Will or are the grocery lists on SparkPeople.com to copy and print out? That would save time from having to type it. Yes I have a spreadsheet of my meal plans and grocery list organized by store aisle so I don't have to back track to often.

Thanks Stepf I really appreciate the articles!

I definitely need some ideas on flavoring my veggies, Thanks

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Thanks!

interesting links! thanks!

Thank you for posting these links

Thank you very much. You guys are all so wonderful!

I am impressed and surprised at how much good information you have condensed here! THANKS! If this is any indication, the book is going to be fantastic!

Will print them off when I'm back in town!

will be coping later this week .

These are great, my printer is humming

Thx for posting

Thank you ~~ Donna

thank you

As an additional way to say "thank you" for purchasing the book, we're sharing with you five exclusive bonus articles below.

10 Ways to Flavor Whole Grains
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/
nutrition
_articles.asp?id=1832
7 Great Ways to Prepare Veggies
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/
nutrition
_articles.asp?id=1833
10 Easy Ways to Add Flavor to Vegetables
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/
nutrition
_articles.asp?id=1834
9 Quick Ways to Flavor Any Lean Protein (No Recipe Needed)
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/
nutrition
_articles.asp?id=1835
Fruits and Vegetables to Try Each Season
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/
nutrition
_articles.asp?id=1836