Same here--my husband has significant health issues and requires a lot of care, but I realize that if I'm not healthy and strong I won't be much use to him and may even hurt myself lifting him. The group is helping me due to the accountability. It's one thing to get in a slump by myself, it's another to flake out on a Team that is working to achieve a goal. It helps to get ideas from others, and it makes me feel good when I can offer a suggestion to someone else. GO RED!

Thank you Pam for running this group. Personally I woke up Monday morning on a mission to change my life. I have done it successfully in the past but unfortunately have gained every ounce back and then some! This time it feels different with the support of this group I feel like I am motivating others and they are motivating me! I am actually becoming addicted to checking into MFP, almost like I want to drink more water to record it and eat something to see how good it was for me (cals/carbs/fats and proteins)!! By utilizing this system it is keeping me much more accountable for what I put in my mouth - my finance is even having fun with it, last night instead of scooping out ice cream we made homemade frozen yogurt it was probably about 2 cups and only 173 cals versus 170 for 1/2 CUP! we couldn't believe it! I love having the 100 of us divided into groups of 25 I feel like in our smaller groups we are really pushing each other to succeed and coming up with new fun challenges! My mind is focused on getting to my results vs the tomorrow is a new day attitude.

Can't wait to see who is the next Biggest Loser !!

Everthing seems to be working out great. I really like the idea of the teams. It makes it seem more real. I have been going through this journey for a year and a half now so I need this push!!

Everthing seems to be working out great. I really like the idea of the teams. It makes it seem more real. I have been going through this journey for a year and a half now so I need this push!!

Wow it's so amazing how you have lost so many pounds! Has it been any hard?
Anyways.... I have changed a lot by the way I think . Just two weeks ago I woul eat soo much food I'm not even kidding. Last week I started with MFP and I still exceeded my calories per day but I was proud f myself because I hadn't eaten such few calories in a while. This week I score below my calorie goal and I feel great! I'm getting used to eating less little by little. Before I woul eat two burgers and now I eat one sandwich with whole grain bread for lunch and the amazing part is I GET FULL!
This group is a really good motivator because it makes you want to be the biggest loser out of all but still want to help all my teammates accomplish there desired weight.
Go Black Team!!!

It has made me put more into my work out. I have been losing the weight steadily enough for me, a lil more than a lb a week since October, but then over the holidays I had put on almost 5 lbs of my loss so this week I've already lost almost 5 of those 5 lbs, and have been giving class 100% versus 75%. I have also paid closer attention to how much better I feel when I do eat and drink right. I don't think I'll lose enough in a week to ever when a challenge, but I still want to see my team succeed so I'm going to give it my all for them

It has made me put more into my work out. I have been losing the weight steadily enough for me, a lil more than a lb a week since October, but then over the holidays I had put on almost 5 lbs of my loss so this week I've already lost almost 5 of those 5 lbs, and have been giving class 100% versus 75%. I have also paid closer attention to how much better I feel when I do eat and drink right. I don't think I'll lose enough in a week to ever when a challenge, but I still want to see my team succeed so I'm going to give it my all for them

WTG on almost loosing your holiday weight! that is fantastic, and who knows maybe if you do a little bit extra than what you have been, you may win one of these weeks we have 12 to go! Make that one of your personal challenges !! Keep up the hard work and keep that attitude positive!!

I've enjoy the challenge and I think im addicted to myfitnesspal..im constantly on here logging in and reading all the posts

Everthing seems to be working out great. I really like the idea of the teams. It makes it seem more real. I have been going through this journey for a year and a half now so I need this push!!

Wow it's so amazing how you have lost so many pounds! Has it been any hard?
Anyways.... I have changed a lot by the way I think . Just two weeks ago I woul eat soo much food I'm not even kidding. Last week I started with MFP and I still exceeded my calories per day but I was proud f myself because I hadn't eaten such few calories in a while. This week I score below my calorie goal and I feel great! I'm getting used to eating less little by little. Before I woul eat two burgers and now I eat one sandwich with whole grain bread for lunch and the amazing part is I GET FULL!
This group is a really good motivator because it makes you want to be the biggest loser out of all but still want to help all my teammates accomplish there desired weight.
Go Black Team!!!

You bet it has been hard. Some days are harder than others but I have to push through. At one point I was down almost 80 pounds and I let myself put 30 back on. This is going to be a life-long struggle for me so I need a life stly change not a "diet" Good luck to you and your team but i have to say GO BLUE lol!!!

I love being in this group. I was having a very difficult time recovering from the holiday overeating and this group is just what I needed. Even through my illness (which would have totally thrown me off track) I was able to eat good and even get a workout in - something I haven't done in months. I am so appreciative and glad I found this group.