Welcome to the weight loss challange!

01-01-2008, 07:50 PM #1 (**permalink**)

Welcome to the weight loss challange!

On Jan 15th we weigh in - then on the same day each month - everyone who is in the challange will send a card or something VERY small to the person with the highest percentage weight loss each month- that is part one (the biggest looser for each month will need to have at least 5 posts in the weight challange each month other than thier weigh in)

The other part of this would be the daily thread where you post encouragement, tips, your food intake / what you have done for exercise etc - The person with the highest post count each month (of valid posts) will get a little surprise in the mail. The person who lost the most weight sends something (they gained from the encouragement) the surprise could be something small and hand made, or just a token type gift, or even just a card, but something to acknowledge the help they are providing!

In order for this to work for us, we need to come in and post!!

Post recipes that are low fat / low calorie or just plain healthy! Post exercise tips! Post anything on topic that will be helpful or encouraging!

We aren't going to tell you how to loose the weight - we will offer each other pointers, share how we plan to loose weight and shape up! We suggest that you find a program that suits you - and we are here to encourage each other toward our goals!

Have you missed the Jan 15th start date? Anyone can join - you can follow along until the 15th of the following month and then do an official weigh in. Also please announce your intention to join in in the roll call thread. When you add your name to the roll call, expect me to send a private message asking for your snail mail address and an email address. I will keep a journal with this information and will not store it on my computer or share it with anyone else (besides Mygirlfriday).

Have I missed anything? Any questions?

01-01-2008, 10:02 PM #2 (**permalink**)

I agree to everything she said........
but adding my 2 cents~
Slide will share the list of addresses with only me
I will be randomly sending out encouragement and kudos....

Looking forward to sending lots of cards!!!
mgf~ :high5:

07-03-2008, 11:56 AM #3 (**permalink**)

Is It To Late For Me To Get On Your Weight Loss

07-05-2008, 03:01 PM #4 (**permalink**)

I'TS NEVER TO LATE

JUST Sign in when you can ; love to have ya! MORE THE MERRIER

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Originally Posted by terrysdoll

Is It To Late For Me To Get On Your Weight Loss

07-05-2008, 04:32 PM #5 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by terrysdoll

Is It To Late For Me To Get On Your Weight Loss

terrysdoll! The more the merrier!

08-05-2008, 11:48 PM #6 (**permalink**)

Is this group still active????? I read the posts and most are dated Jan. 2008. I joined, but I don't see many posts or replys!

08-06-2008, 12:13 AM #7 (**permalink**)

It is still active, it just took a turn. Some people prefer weighing in everyweek, so you see those posts a lot. Some prefer weighing in once a month.
I don't think "the biggest loser" award is still being posted. I think we've settled into a comfortable "support group" setting.
Come join the fun! I hope we can encourage you on this journey to healthy living!

08-14-2008, 09:53 PM #8 (**permalink**)

Thank you...how do I go about participating in this group?

08-14-2008, 10:06 PM #9 (**permalink**)

Watch for the weigh in post to pop up tomorrow (Friday) and join in. Everyone's real friendly.
Let us know where you're struggling, we'll either offer advise or comiserate.
Definetly let us know what's working for you and share your successes.
Even the small victories (like finding something besides food to take your emotions out on) are great to hear about.

Best of luck. Welcome to our world,
Laura