[TracEy]

Ro ~

So many of us have made those resolutions to "Get Fit" and some have had success, and some feel like they have already failed, and it is only February. I was wondering, with your permission of course, if I can set up 2-4 people (depending on how many people want to get involved) in a group to be a support group for one another, kinda like Secret Pals. I love Theresa's thread about "Getting Healthy", but some of us, REALLY need that one on one support. Here are my thoughts, once they are paired up:

1) We need each other to have that accountability
2) The paired up team would have a thread of their own to encourage each other
3) They can share healthy recipes they have used and share with each other. Perhaps have one night where they ALL cook that recipe and talk about it the next day.
4) They can set up a time and date to exercise together
5) They can set up a time and date to meet in the chat room and talk live amongst each other
6) etc.................I have more ideas, but can save them if approved

I think this would be a VERY encouraging thing for each one of us that would be involved, as well as, getting to know each other on a more personal level. If you would like more information, I can give you more thoughts, but that pretty much sums it up.

What do the rest of you think? Would you be interested if approved with Ro first?

[crush4dolphins]

Very interesting Tracey. I would be interested. You have some great ideas.

[alg35536]

I would be interested. I really need to lose some weight.

[TracEy]

I dont want you all to think this is only for weight loss (yes thats what I need........LOL), but just even if you are one that wants to stay fit, or tone up, or just to eat healthy, or whatever your needs are, thats what your group would support you with. Its nice knowing that there is someone, or people out there that can understand what your going through because perhaps they have been in that place and they know how challenging it is to keep up with being fit and healthy.

[TracEy]

BTT so Ro can see.

[Zaz]

You could send her a PM, Tracey.

~Zaz

[Sherry Lynn]

I'm in on it Tracey - if it gets approved - I am one of those I don't really need to lose weight (I did that last year 14 lbs.) but I really want to maintain and tone a bit more! Waiting to see the response.

[Ro]

I have seen it and like the concept. I've just had my mind occupied by other things. Too much is coming at me. Can you remind me in a few days - once I've had a chance to breathe?

Thanks!

[TracEy]

No problem Ro, Breath..................1...............2..................3...............Inhal
......................Now Exhale slowly..............LOL Take your time. I am in no hurry.

[PurpleJAF]

I'd be interested in this, too. I need all the support I can get. Don't have a large "support" system at all.

[Shelbi]

Have any of you heard of spark people?
I think it is www.sparkpeople.com
Anyway, my best friend signed up and loves it. She has already lost 10 pounds.
OH and it's FREE.
I keep meaning to sign up and then I get busy.
Michelle

[schmoo]

Great idea Tracey. Perhaps it could be groups or pairs of people who are on the same sort of diet or doing the same sort of exercise. That would make it easier to share recipes or training ideas and motivation.

Sue

[TracEy]

schmoo, on Feb 2 2008, 04:13 PM, said:

Great idea Tracey. Perhaps it could be groups or pairs of people who are on the same sort of diet or doing the same sort of exercise. That would make it easier to share recipes or training ideas and motivation.

Sue

Yep, that is my thought. I would have to come up with something to do the pairing up. Maybe a questionnaire like I did on Secret Pals. Like:

1) Do you want to lose weight, or maintain weight? - This will help me to pair you up with weight lose group / pal.
2) Are you currently on any programs? (Personal Trainer, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, etc) - This will once again help to pair you up. I will try to keep you paired up with someone who is on the same program as you are.
3) What are your goals going to be once you are paired up with your support group / pal? - This will be used to hold you accountable once you are placed.

Just some thoughts without being to personal. I will leave that up to each individual to release personal information if they choose, thats why on #1 I dont ask them how much they want to lose. That is just WAY to personal.

[debilou]

I want HEIDI, I want HEIDI, do you hear me Heidi, my former scrambled egg....

[TracEy]

debilou, on Feb 2 2008, 06:59 PM, said:

I want HEIDI, I want HEIDI, do you hear me Heidi, my former scrambled egg....

Ummmmmmmmm..............LOL............I dont get it........LOL..............which Heidi............and your "scrambled egg"?............Did I have to be there to get this? LOL Or am I just having a

[Zaz]

You had to visit the January Board Game to get that. Heidi is scrappurple and she's lot of fun. I don't blame you, Debi, but I'm wondering why you don't just do it yourself. You don't really need a program to ask a friend to be accountable with you. Just go for it!

~Zaz

[scrappurple]

HERE I AM!!!! I had a hard time finding you since I have been trying to get my mind "unscrambled"!! He, he!! I would be happy to kick Debi in the rear each morning ... uhmmm, I mean support her (Now Debi, even if it is an ice storm, you still need to do your walk! YOu can do it!! LOL!!)!! I would love to join this. sounds like fun! Just let me know.

[scrappurple]

Tracey, on Feb 2 2008, 07:05 PM, said:

debilou, on Feb 2 2008, 06:59 PM, said:

I want HEIDI, I want HEIDI, do you hear me Heidi, my former scrambled egg....

Ummmmmmmmm..............LOL............I dont get it........LOL..............which Heidi............and your "scrambled egg"?............Did I have to be there to get this? LOL Or am I just having a

It really is a long story ... but the short story is that I couldn't remember what game we were playing for Jan. Debi kept calling it scrable or something. I still don't know. So after awhile I started calling the game scrambled eggs. You would of had to of been there! LOL!!

[SallyA]

Whatever happened to this idea? Just curious.

[scrappurple]

SallyA, on Nov 17 2008, 05:19 AM, said:

Whatever happened to this idea? Just curious.

to my knowledge, no one ever got back to us ... I could be wrong.