13 Women, 100+ to lose

bearsfan2334

Hello Ladies-

I am looking to form a support group of 13 women, preferably with 100+ lbs to lose. I chose the #13 because it is apparently an unlucky number so hopefully we can turn our luck around! I also would like to keep the group small so we can get to know each other a little better in order to offer more support. It is also easier to keep track of who has/has not checked in - keep a better eye on all of you!!! haha

Let me know if you are interested and we can start making weekly goals. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

sweetlyrics

INTERESTED!!

bearsfan2334

sweet, 11 people to go!!

Newkell

you can count me in

elambabe

I am very interested. I feel like sometimes groups get too big. I have over 100 lbs to lose. Count me in!

justnname

Me too... Would love some support:happy:

mrswilson0511

Im completely in!!!! Ive got a hunrdred pounds to go!

IamJustSanie

I am in!!

mandycasey

Hi Count me in - never joined group b4 so just let me know wot i gotta do . Mandy xx

Sauchie

I have 3 pounds less then 100 to go can i join??

bearsfan2334

We have 7 now. 6 spots left! Wow, I was afraid to post this - not sure how many women would be interested :embarassed:

bearsfan2334

Sure Sauchie!!

StephanieDJL

oo I want in!

april41981

I want to be apart of the group!

workingmumof4

I'd love to join in!

bearsfan2334

ONE MOREEEEEEEEE

mirna_ayala0428

I have around 84 more to lose.

bearsfan2334

Alright - you git it Mirna - you can show all us rookies how it'd done girl!!

bearsfan2334

1. Bearsfan2334
2. SweetLyrics
3. Newkell
4. Elambabe
5. Justnname
6. Mrswilson0511
7. Sanie126
8. MandyCasey
9. Sauchie
10. StephanieDJL
11. April41981
12. Workingmum0f4
13. Mirna_ayala0428


Ok Ladies - look at your number and if you are comfortable, let me know your first name Just message it to my inbox and I can let everyone know.

mirna_ayala0428

Mine is on my user id "Mirna"

bearsfan2334

I will let you all know names tomorrow. Send me any ideas you have as well. I wasn't sure how much interest I would get so I'd like the night to think about it a little more. YAYYYY :bigsmile:

I will get to it later tonight or tomorrow morning.... I am soooo excited to start and become supporters of one another!

april41981

You've already got mine too! - April

justnname

Hey Everyone, my name is Lynda

StephanieDJL

Hi lovelies, I'm Steph. I've added you all in the hopes of getting to know you better!

autiemommy

Oh darn i missed it

IamJustSanie

I am Cassandra AKA Sanie

mrswilson0511

I am Lindsay! Hey everyone!!!!

bearsfan2334

Hey Girls - this first message may be a little long so please allow ample time to read:

So after much thinking, I came up with some plans for the group.

Plans :bigsmile:
I lead a busy life as I'm sure most of you do as well. Check in days will be Sunday or Monday, Wednesday and Friday. These days, please respond to posts to remain accountable. If this is too much to ask, let me know. I do not think this is an overload of days but enough to stay on track.
*Note: These days will be central time (American, I see we have some people from England!) so please figure it out for yourself accordingly*

Schedule of days:
Sunday or Monday: GOAL SETTING and WRAP UP (from previous week)
You will set goals for calories burned for the week and an "energy goal." I chose 2 goals to keep it simple. I chose calories burned because let's face it, in order to burn off some of these extra lbs, exercise MUST factor in. Energy goal: In order not to get too sucked in to only worrying about weight, establish a goal for more productivity. It can be as simple as - plan my grocery list, take the stairs to work, take lil’ Johnny to the movies & resist popcorn. I am referring to it as an "Energy Goal" because I feel that when I eat right and work out, I have more energy enabling me to accomplish more. Also, we can wrap it up from the previous week in this post.

Wednesday: RECIPE SHARE/NEW FOOD FINDS/MIDWEEK PICK ME UP
You can use this day to do any or even all of the topics. I chose recipes because I didn't just gain weight by looking at food. :embarassed: I gained the weight because I cooked poorly with unhealthy items. :frown: You can share your new favorite meal or a low calorie find in the grocery store that is new. We can also use this day as a pick me up with quotes, NSVs (Non Scale Victories) or anything random/funny.

Friday: WEIGH-IN
That's it. :bigsmile: Record how much you lost. I will keep a spreadsheet. I chose Friday because personally, I always loose my focus on weekends. I think this will help to stay on track.

This is not to say that you cannot post between days. I just wanted to have a more "set schedule" because I am a planner. This is a little late notice so "official start" will be next Friday, July 29 for the first week. We can use this week to get to know each other a little better and to become accustomed to "checking in." Our group thread will read "Lucky#13 - CLOSED GROUP." I will start a new thread each Sunday morning. I may need help some weeks if I am out of town so I was wondering if ONE other person will volunteer to start it if I am not around to avoid confusion.

Something fun I thought we could do on our status updates if you are giving a shout out to the group is to end with #13 - kind of like a hash (yes, twitter talk)... "I can not wait for results. I know with my support system all things are possible! #13"

Also: I will need starting weights for the spreadsheet to track overall weight loss. If you do not feel comfortable, just send it to my inbox and it will be between me and you. :flowerforyou:

Let me know if you are still on board for this journey. Reply to the following question so everyone knows you are being accountable. Why do you want to lose weight??

IamJustSanie

I want and need to lose weight for my overall health, beauty and mental state of mind. I am sick of being the big girl in the back! I am sick of being tired all the time! I am sick of my mom say oh God your getting fat!

mirna_ayala0428

Right this minute: 208:ohwell:

mrswilson0511

The plan sounds great! My only suggestion is to just do the same thread everyweek. So start the Lucky #13 and have that be the same thread the whole time, I have been part of group that tried to do a different thread everyweek and it got hard if you wanted to go back and read something like a inspirational story recipe or what not to find what week the thread was under. And that way if you are out of town we dont have to worry about starting a new thread we can just continue from where we are. That is just my suggestion and knowledge of being in groups.

I have another suggestion so since our weighs in dont start till next friday i think we should have a mini goal untl friday comes. Please let me know what you guys think, So i think we should do a water goal. Water is such an important part in losing weight so I challenge all of you this week so today-thursday to make sure you are getting at least your 64oz of water everyday!!

Oh yah my starting weight for today is 275. Lets do this group! #13!