Ladies 5'4 and UNDER... Join the Little Diamonds!

LittleDiamonds

[Important note: There is a THREE step sign-up process listed below. Be sure to follow the THREE steps!]



Hi Diamonds!

We are currently seeking ladies 5'4 and UNDER (yep, the shorties) interested in "buddying up" for a weight loss challenge that begins on July 18th. The goal is to stick to our diet and exercise goals with a partner.

The Diamond Challenge has been around for almost 18 weeks, but this is the first Little Diamonds team! This round will have 90 ACTIVE Diamonds!

The Diamond Challenge: Round 4 is a REAL commitment, so if you cannot support your partner each and every day, this is NOT the group for you! We expect ACTIVE involvement. Unless you request otherwise, I will select your partner.

If you are familiar with Diamonds in the Rough or Diamond Dolls, this group is just the same.

You are partnered with your buddy, but you are also a member of a division--Little Diamonds, Diamonds in the Rough or DiamondDolls. Further, each division is broken into three color teams. Each week the team that loses the most will get bragging rights and the opportunity to add a digital trophy to their signature. We will also continue to celebrate individual victories.

There are ten members on each team.

See the organizational graph here: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B0WT0OhoExacNTljODg0N2ItMTU0YS00Mjk3LThhMzEtODg0NmQ4NzVmOTMy&hl=en_US

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Expectations:

1. Check in with your buddy every day via MESSAGING (not just on forums)
2. Check the Little Diamonds message board regularly
3. Say as much as possible when writing to your buddy and when writing on the forum
4. Post the Question of the Day on your assigned day**
5. Use the Little Diamonds logo in your signature.
6. Submit your weekly loss or gain.

If you are unfamiliar with MFP or any of these terms, please read the rules and FAQ in the Little Diamonds toolbox here:
myfitnesspal.com/blog/littlediamonds

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So, how do you sign up? There are three easy steps!

1. Reply to this thread with your first name (we use real names), height, AND reason for joining The Diamonds Challenge.

2. Follow this link and complete the registration form :

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dEpoZ0JMMHgySFFVZzRjR1B6ZDlBbmc6MQ#gid=0


3. Carefully read the The Diamonds Challenge rules and FAQ:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15VrqVzDpGbH-xr4Q4i8GeuNd1zQdGJvJQaP_dntpp9k/edit?hl=en_US

Want to peek at the current Diamond Challenge? Check out an old forum here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/268436-the-diamond-challenge-round-3-wk-1-ditr?hl=the+diamond+challenge

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My Response:

Name: Jamaica

Height: 5'2

Reason for joining the Diamond Challenge: I started the Diamond Challenge because I loved MFP, but felt I was still missing the one to one connection I was really seeking. I love being a part of the Diamonds and it has been my honor to watch so many ladies move toward realizing their goals. Thus far I have lost 20 pounds as head of the Diamonds and I know that I owe much of my success to my wonderful teammates and partners.

Jennical

This sounds very interesting..... Good luck to all....

Jennical

This sounds very interesting..... Good luck to all....

thebutteredtoast

Name: Kelley

Height: 5'4

Reason for joining the Diamond Challenge: I could really use a partner to help motivate me to lose weight more! Not to mention it'd be great to meet people that are around my size and struggling with losing weight just like I am.

DiamondsInTheRough

This sounds very interesting..... Good luck to all....

Thanks chica!

ilovecreg120809

Name: Krystal

Height: 4' 11"

Reason for joining the Diamond Challenge: I want to join the Little Diamonds because I love the support. I have always need the support and motivation to accomplish things. I love working together with a partner it helps me stay on track because I know I need to do this for me and my partner.

blueillusion3

Name: Katia

Height: 5' 3"

Reason for joining the Diamond Challenge: I think the support will be phenomenal!! It's also a great opportunity to make friends who have similar goals and are around the same size as me. And having motivation and support from others always helps with weight loss .

miss_jamaica

Name: Krystal

Height: 4' 11"

Reason for joining the Diamond Challenge: I want to join the Little Diamonds because I love the support. I have always need the support and motivation to accomplish things. I love working together with a partner it helps me stay on track because I know I need to do this for me and my partner.

Welcome Krystal!

amandac72

My Response:

Name :Amanda

Height: 5'2

Reason for joining the Diamond Challenge: I have lost over 60 pounds since I started on MFP, but I am finding as I get closer to my goal I am getting a little too comfortable with things and am slacking off more than I was before and it is getting harder to shift the weight as well. As a "shorty" I still have a way to go, I am constantly told by those around me that I don't need to lose any more weight but the fact is that I am still at an unhealthy BMI and I need someone who understands that being shorter means that you have to be a lower weight than the average to be healthy. I would like to have the support of a partner who is going through similar things as me and to also be there to help motivate them through this as well.

Thanks, Amanda.

ilovecreg120809

Name: Krystal

Height: 4' 11"

Reason for joining the Diamond Challenge: I want to join the Little Diamonds because I love the support. I have always need the support and motivation to accomplish things. I love working together with a partner it helps me stay on track because I know I need to do this for me and my partner.

Welcome Krystal!

thank you

nkfowler74

I'm Nicki. I'm 5'1. I want to join the Little Diamonds because I'm short, am only about 1/3 of the way to my final goal, and have absolutely loved my experience in the DITR challenge during rounds 2 and 3.

LoraEllen

My name is Lora

My height is 5'3"

I am excited to join the Little Diamonds on my weight loss journey which sounds like an organized group committed to results. I like the fact that there are rules established to ensure everyone has a great experience. I am also looking forward to the opportunity to encourage my partner and be encouraged by my partner so that we both realize our goals! Looking forward to the 18th!!!

lablovr108

Name: Christi

Height: 5'1

Reason for joining the Diamond Challenge: I love the idea of a daily challenge as well as getting to know others with similar goals on a more personal level. And the thought of being a "little diamond" sounds like fun!

ElleJay221

Name: Elle

Height: 5' 3"

Reason for joining - Well, as Miss Jamaica knows I have been part of the Diamond challenge since round 1, and can't imagine being on this journey alone. The support I receive here on mfp is my main support for my weight loss. I had full intentions of signing up for Round 4 of Diamonds in the Rough, but would love to be part of the little diamonds. I have met wonderful ladies through the diamonds challenges and look forward to meeting even more.

Elle

miss_jamaica

Name: Elle

Height: 5' 3"

Reason for joining - Well, as Miss Jamaica knows I have been part of the Diamond challenge since round 1, and can't imagine being on this journey alone. The support I receive here on mfp is my main support for my weight loss. I had full intentions of signing up for Round 4 of Diamonds in the Rough, but would love to be part of the little diamonds. I have met wonderful ladies through the diamonds challenges and look forward to meeting even more.

Elle

Elle! I'm so happy you're short!!! LOL.

morefitmom

Hey Jamaica, It's Falicia. I am a short 5'1". I am interested because I have loved your challenges in the past. The healthy competition is great motivation!

brknllama

Name: Jessica

Height: 5'4" (barely made the cut off )

I was apart of DITR for round 3, and i really enjoyed it,

This does help in the past i would slack because i was only looking out for me and me only, but now i'm not only accountable to myself but also another person. and everytime i do something i actually think to myself "how good will this look to others, and would they be proud of me." it just keeps me in check which has helped alot.....

kkmark

Hey Miss Jamaica,

I luv ur new ideas

Name : Kathy
Height 5'3".
I am interested because i just Diamond challenges this how i lost almost 10 pounds in the last 2 and current rounds
Its great healthy encouragement

Luv it Luv it

Kathy

miss_jamaica

Welcome Katia, Amanda, Lora, and Christi! I know that you will love the Diamonds!

Kathy, Jessica, Falicia, Elle, Nicki! YAY! I'm so excited that you guys are going to be LD's! We are going to ROCK this! ...although I will miss being a PINK after all these weeks!

:-D Let's go Diamonds!

kandeelopez

hi,
i'm kandee and i'm 5'2.5" tall. I'm 163 and am so super motivated that i started a blog about my weight loss and exercise! it has been motivational to try to keep that up but even more motivational that a lady from Canada always writes me if i don't post that I've exercised! LOL Well, what if she stops reading my blog?!?! :-D It'd be nice to share with others and give motivation (as much as that's possible) and not just "get."

shadowstar240

Hi, my name's Sarah and I'm a lowly 5'1!

I want to join the little Diamonds because I would love to be able to help someone with their weight loss goals and could probably benefit from a little help myself!

Latoyamary

Name: Toya

Height: 4'11 1/2 ( yes, the half does count, LOL)

My reason for joining the diamond is my partners are not as serious as I am about losing this weight. There is always some excuse. I love my newly found friends on MFP, but, I still want that one-on-one connection. I could help motivate my partner as well as my partner can help motivate me.

jodazary

sounds like fun but since i cant always count on my internet connection i cant play i cant commit to something not knowing if i will have connection or not one of ( okay they only drawback of living in the mountains lol ) but good luck to all

rw4hawks

Bump

barbara1982

Name: Barbara
Height: 4'2
My reason for joining the little Dimonds: I like the idea of having a partner during a challenge. So you can support and motivate each other and you can "celebrate" your weight loss together! I'm really looking forward to this challenge! It sounds great and I'll give my best to be a supportive partner for everyone!

Val_Gets_Fit

Hi! If you still have room, I'd like to join.

first name: Val

height: 5'4"

reason for joining The Diamonds Challenge: I really think that I could benefit from having a partner with similar goals. In "real" life, I am going at this alone--no workout partners. I have support, but those in my family/friend circle are very busy and not focused on health and weight loss, so I don't feel like they understand what I am going through or trying to achieve. I love supporting and motivating others, and I really like getting support in return. :happy: Having someone to be accountable to will make me think twice if the thought to stop at a fast food joint ever crosses my mind. :laugh: (Which it won't... I hope...)

miss_jamaica

Welcome Kandee, Sarah, Toya, Barbara and Val! Val, yes there is still room! I know you will love the Diamonds!

Sign ups are going quickly! Let's go Diamonds!

shortee75

Name: Angie

Height: 4'10 1/2" (I'm with Toya the 1/2 definitely counts :laugh: )

Reason for joining the Diamond Challenge: I want to join the Little Diamonds because hopefully having the support will help me pinpoint why I am not losing the weight on my own. I have tried WW and now I'm doing MFP, but haven't figured out what will work for me (i.e. sticking with 1200 calories/day not counting exercise or eating my exercise calories back).

KrystieFTW

Name: Krystie

Height: 5'4

Reason for joining the Diamond Challenge: First of all, this seems like it's going to be a very fun group! I look forward to having people to support me and supporting others. I'm a really great listener and love giving advice when I can, so this seems perfect for me since I'll be partnered up. Also, I'm going this pretty much alone in real life. I have my lovely sister who is also on here, but she lives an hour away so I have no gym partner. This is just what I need to stay motivated and kick start my weight loss!

KrystieFTW

Also, sorry if I read over it, but how long is this challenge for?

EDIT: Got this. A month-ish.

shortee75

Also, sorry if I read over it, but how long is this challenge for?

It will go through Aug 15th