BLACK TEAM-New Year and opening to new Members

Happy New Year Everyone!


Well Black team, We have had an incredible year since we started this team a year ago for the biggest loser challenge. While the challenge and (several other teams) have gone we are still here. Plugging away and changing our lives.
As we discussed last week It is the new year and typically January is a time when alot of folks deciede they need to change things so we can expect some new friendly faces on the site so here is a thread to open the team up to anyone who is interested in being a black teamer. For those non members reading this let me tell you a little bit about what we have done together in the last year and what is is to be a Black Team Member.

In the last year we have lost alot of weight through one anothers support and alot of hard work. We have had members complete first 5k's, 10ks, half marathons and Duathalons. We've fallen and gotten back up. We've helped one another through some tough momments (some weight loss related some not). And through it all we have made friendships that run deep. We've all learned alot about Nutrition, Fitness and the emotional things that made us big to begin with. We feel like we have alot to offer folks that are just starting in their journey. We have a Husband and Wife who have changed their lives together. A mother of nine children who still finds the time to do what is needed with no excuses. Two wonderful woman who have officially become endurance athletes with their amazing half marathons. A few potitivley wonderful moms who prove that their are some amazing people living in the great state of Florida. Great people here. I can't say enough about the people on this team. But their are some things that are required to be a Black Teamer.

#1: We will do weekly challenges: Every week we will have a challenge. Whether is drinking enough water. or doing jumping jacks it keeps things interesting. Nothing worse then getting stuck in a rut.

#2: We do weekly weigh ins-We ask that you report your weekly weigh in to me via Private Message each week so that I can post out weigh in results for your teammates to review. It's important that you are accountable to your team mates and sharing this information is good motivation to stay in line. It doesnt matter what day you choose. Most weight in on Wednesday morning (The morning after the biggest loser airs) but no matter what day you choose just report your weight in to me on tuesday night or wednesday morning and I can get it posted on wednesday night.

#3: While it is not required we are trying something new this year as a team. We are going to make our food diary accessable to friends and make sure you friend request all your teammates. That way we can review one anothers food diary. This is good for several reasons. Keeping a food diary has been PROVEN to make you more successful and when your whole team has access to it your more likley to complete it. Also, this gives us as a team the chance to get some great ideas for food options from one another.

BLACK TEAM DISCLAIMER:

This team has a way of caring deeply for one another, We can be very supportive and are more than willing to support you when things are difficult by encouraging you. However, We also have a talent for knowing when to tell you to suck it up and get back to work. Because sometimes that is what you have to hear. This team does not hesitate to push one another so you have to be able to handle that. Tough love is very much needed sometime. We are never rude and will never insult one another. It's more of a tough love sort of thing.

The recuritment will be open until first weight in reporting on wednesday. For any of the new folks reading this. Whether you deciede this team is for you or not. I just want to welcome you to My Fitness Pal and wish you luck on your Journey.

Cheers to the new year and all it has in store. :drinker: