Hey all!

I'm Steven, I think I'm the only male in the group! Fear not, I'm not going to be a slacker.

I'm 23 born, raised, and currently reside in Memphis, TN! I'm a good ol' Southern Boy!:)

I live a simple life, my hobbies consist of eating with family and friends and laughing a bunch with the same family and friends whenever I can.

I workout a lot in my head but not so much in the physical realm, rest assured that that will end today, I'm starting back up with Zumba this afternoon!

I'm single, no children, graduated from a small private Christian College in 2010. Other than that, I don't know what else to say about me. I'm a pretty easy going guy and will answer just about any question that is asked.

I look forward to getting to know you all and getting bathing suit ready with all as well!

Well it seems everyone likes the name The Incredible Shrinking Violets, so we will go with that name. Wooohooo we have a team name!! :drinker: Thanks Strength for coming up with that one!! :bigsmile: Awesome, so happy we have a name!! Cross that off the list, ha ha!!

Hey all!
Just wondering what everbody is doing to gear up for our start date.
I think it's great that we have a little prep time before the challenge begins!
A few things I've done or am working on-
I made a list of big numbers on posterboard with black ink. The top number is my goal weight. The bottom number is todays weight. As I lose, I will cross off each pound with red ink. ( I have it up on my workout room wall)
I am going to (maybe) drink another quart of light egg nog before the challenge begins!
I'm making a poster of motivational quotes- already have one but I always find more that I like.
I'm going to make a serious effort to pre-plan my weekly menu's. I think this will benefit my health, my budget, and hopefully make me think about food a lot less, since I won't be wondering what I'm going to eat next.

I'd love to hear some tips and such that y'all are using to motivate!

(and also, is this the proper place to post this?)

That's cool! I'm going to steal yours for making my workout plans! I like to borrow workout DVD's from the library, just to switch it up. They don't have everything, but enough for me to try new things. If I really like one, then I'll buy it.

I love your idea about listing your weight on the wall. That sounds motivating (although a bit intimidating for me)! I'm stealing that one as well. Can't wait to get started on this challenge. It's so great to see that we have so many motivated people in our group.

Hey everyone Kris10can has been added to our group so please add her to your FL!! We also have a few more that have been added to our group as well.

Hello everyone!! My name is Melanie and excited about being the captain of Team Violet!! You can add me as a friend and add everyone on our team to your FL as well so we can all encourage one another.

Seems we have a group from all over the world, that is great!! I am in British Columbia, Canada just outside of Vancouver. I have been over weight my whole life, I have lost some of my weight then to put some of it back on :grumble: so this challenge is going to help me get the weight off.

We need to come up with a team name. So if you have any suggestions, please post it here.

Can't wait to start this challenge. Go Team Violet!!

Victorious Violet Vixens/ Visions

Hey all!
Just wondering what everbody is doing to gear up for our start date.
I think it's great that we have a little prep time before the challenge begins!
A few things I've done or am working on-
I made a list of big numbers on posterboard with black ink. The top number is my goal weight. The bottom number is todays weight. As I lose, I will cross off each pound with red ink. ( I have it up on my workout room wall)
I am going to (maybe) drink another quart of light egg nog before the challenge begins!
I'm making a poster of motivational quotes- already have one but I always find more that I like.
I'm going to make a serious effort to pre-plan my weekly menu's. I think this will benefit my health, my budget, and hopefully make me think about food a lot less, since I won't be wondering what I'm going to eat next.

I'd love to hear some tips and such that y'all are using to motivate!

(and also, is this the proper place to post this?)

I made and printed out a year's worth of meal planning calendars. Started using the first and am on day 2. Threw away my "just one last time before New Year's" food. Also set mini-goals corresponding with meaningful dates/events happening in the new year. That's it for now. Love what you're doing! The quote board is a great idea. :-)

Ok some names that were put out there for our team name, please post your vote for your favourite.

The Incredible Shriking Violets
Victorious Violet Vixens/Visions
The Mission Slimpossibles
The Sassy by Summer Voilets
The Violet Meltaways
Team McSlim
The Disappearing Violets

I definitely like victorious violets. Or maybe vivacious violets?