So I started my own weight loss group. Yeah it’s exploding all over the place it’s already so popular. We have a president and a vice president and everything. Yeah it’s pretty awesome.
How many are in the group? Um…let’s see…including myself…that makes…two.
Woo – we are on fire.
- Disapproving mom disapproves of my sarcasm
My friend Lola* and I have decided to support each other in our weight loss efforts. We created our own super secret weight loss group on Facebook and we plan on getting together regularly to discuss ideas, recipes, and just give each other support and tough love when it’s needed. I’d like to add a few more people to our group, but I’m not sure how to approach it. Debby says my “hey you’re fat, wanna join my group?” approach might not be the best way to go, so I gotta work on that.
My plan is to allow myself 1400-1600 cals per day, and so I don’t make myself nutso, I’m going to use this range as a guideline. I get in trouble when I try to be too obsessive about counting calories, so hopefully a more laid back approach will help keep me going. We recorded our first official weigh in this morning (mine was 190 dammit) so we are on our way. I already told her that I need her to use the tough love on me and NOT let me off the hook about working out and eating well. I don’t want this to turn into a “I’ve had a bad day, let’s commiserate over ice cream” kind of relationships. I need a partner who won’t be afraid to kick my tail. But in as gentle a manner as possible!
So that’s my plan for now. I hope Super Secret Sneaky Weight Loss works!
*not her real name, but I like it
And meetings will not include songs, crafts, skits or raffles, I presume? 🙂
Here’s hoping your support “group” works out for you. 🙂
Who is Elaine? She made me laugh! I am kind of jealous of your super secret weight loss club. I guess I’ll just have to be content with your super public blog…
Debs, you and I have our own super secret weight loss club!! 😉
There’s SO much research supporting the buddy system when it comes to weight loss – I bet it works splendidly. Good luck!
Awesome! And, hey, I think your secret name should be “Trixie.” Lola and Trixie… People would join your club in no time — what KIND of people, I can’t guarantee you, but I’m just sayin’.
Oh my gosh that’s brilliant! Love it!
Wonderful! I like the idea of a super secret club. Maybe I’ll start one of my own – but it will be a secret! 🙂 Support in this endeavor is so important – so glad you have Lola!
I just joined a not-so-secret weight loss club, called PRISM and I absolutely love it! The support, encouragement and accountability is key for me. I just completed my first week on the program and I know I have made a change for LIFE. If you and Lola want to join a not-so-secret weight loss group, it might be worth looking into! We do meet in the basement of a church, so that does give it a certain aura of mystery…….
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Good luck!
Do you want another online member? Have lost 100lbs in past and know buddy g up really helps Email me if you do.