Team Spirit
By Melissa Pheterson
Going Beyond Brunch
Studies show that people who embark upon a weight-loss mission together are more likely to achieve their goals. The mutual support and encouragement you offer each other can help you avoid some of the possible pitfalls we all encounter when we’re trying to lose weight. Let’s face it: You know you’re less likely to eat something you probably shouldn’t if you have to tell your friends what you had for lunch. Check out these great group ideas for more weight-loss inspiration.
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Comments
Date: 03/04/2009 - 08:13 pm
hi all! I am in desperate need of a weight-loss buddy...my husband and i made a pact to try and lose weight, but in all honesty, i doubt it will work...this is probably the bazillionth time we've made this type of pact, and reality always breaks us...cause the reality is we're both too weak when the other is craving something. we always seem to give into our cravings and i'm packing on the pounds like nobodies business! we've been together since november of 2001 and i used to be a size 9 weighing in at only 135lbs...now i'm a size 18 weighing it at 200lbs!! i need some serious tough love and motivation...please, if you think you could help me, i will do my best to help in return...i check my mail pretty much everyday, so ideally, having an online weight-loss buddy could work for me. i want to fit into my old clothes again and feel the way i used to. if you want to aim me, it's the same as my email, which is rocknrollmessiah@aol.com.
Date: 02/24/2009 - 03:00 pm
Hi dear,
I find myself caught in the same situatuion.m 29 n married.m 5,3 with 160 pounds.I really dont wanna even look in the mirror cz i hate my image now n i have started feeling as if i mite b disliked by my husband.though he doesnt say anything.I used to visit ivillage......tried diets few exwrcises but the basic prob is that after 6 days ,i start losing my consistency.
I m really looking forward to have u get connected to me moving towards a positive goal.
waiting for ur reply,
take care.
bye.
Date: 02/13/2009 - 12:20 pm
I have started weightwatchers 10 dec 2008 so far i have lost 20 lbs still have a very long long way to go i just need someone to inspire me and sometimes say GOOD JOB i dont get it at home, i am 44 yrs old and recently been diagnosed with diabetes but after i have changed my life around to a much healthier one the doctor took me off meds and told me to continue doing what i was doing NEED A PAL TO ENCOURAGE ME ON THIS JOURNEY , i need to get to 165 1 am 255 lbs now please Help.
Date: 02/10/2009 - 12:28 am
heyy,
I'm 19, I wanna keep of my weight for good and be trim. I 've got a problem. My mum is the one who cooks and the only way she helps me with being healthy is getting more vege. She loves cooking and any from of cutting down would just destroy the taste/flavour I guess. Help? email me @ sheacquiesces@gmail.com. I would like a buddy too!
Date: 02/02/2009 - 03:29 pm
i am weighing now 10st,and would love to weigh 9st 6lbs,i would like some suggestions please,as i quite enjoy naughty foods and enjoy a weekend drink..
many thanks
kath I am 60yrs of age