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.

Comments

From: MKVEE
Date: 01/12/2009 - 07:44 am

Ok 107kgs is 235 pounds. Crikees! That doesn't sound pretty at all. I'm 5"7. Somebody follow up on me please. I'm so doing this!

From: MKVEE
Date: 01/12/2009 - 07:38 am

Hey Ladies ... Me too please for the online buddy help. I joined up lastweek on this website which is awesome, weighed myself today at 107kilo's ... not sure what that is in pounds. Will find out soon. But yes, I'm 35 this Sept, I have 5 boys 5 & under, my youngest now 6months slept thru the night a couple of months back so I'm having better sleeps so don't want to use the night sleep as an excuse despite still feeling knackered/exhausted come the morning so I really feel the exercise/focus on my health/wellbeing will help with the fatigue/sluggishness I'm feeling everyday ... so I'm ready and really trying to balance it all in and my husband & I have agreed, I have the mornings to do my thing, he'll go gym after work, I'm NOT a gym girl YET, but I'm going to start walking in the mornings from tomorrow and watch what I eat. I can't wait to see results and I can't wait to hear your stories to help motivate me too. We're all in this together. Will be back tomorrow to see how you all did!!! I'm thinking shall I be brave and go out for my walk in my tights??? hahahaha ... or do I still want my neighbours to talk to me??? Would they be laughing as they pull up their window shades??? Oh well ... tights or no tights??? Well I guess I should cross the first bridge and actually try and wake up first for my powerwalk. I'll be back. I'm walking rain or shine

From: teresa
Date: 01/11/2009 - 09:17 am

Hi Sandy-

My name is Teresa and I would like to be your on-line weight loss buddy. I'm 30 and just had a baby last year. I know what you mean about putting yourself last. I take care of everything before I can get in some time for myself. Now, I've made myself a priority this year and I've started making my husband put my son to bed at night. This is my time to exercise and take care of myself. I also think that my weight is affecting my marriage. It's hard because I don't feel sexy and could care less, but my husband doesn't understand...he loves me for me. Well keep up the great work...Let me know how you're doing and how far you walked today. Teresa

From: teresa
Date: 01/11/2009 - 09:06 am

I would like a couple of on-line buddies also. The extra motivation and support really would help me. I need to lose alot of weight. I had a baby last year and then was never able to lose all the weight. I have more than 50 pounds to lose. I need your help and support. So if anyone is our there that would like to buddy up, please let me know. Thanks-teresa

From: skinnygirl
Date: 01/06/2009 - 09:14 am

Please put me on the buddy list. I just turned 29, I'm 5'7" and weigh about 170 pounds. I want to get down to 130. I was on Christmas vacation for 2 weeks and then right into a business trip. I get home to my cat, Kelly, tonight. I'm using fridays as my weigh in day so I will know exactly how much I need to lose this friday. I used the hotel's treadmill for some sprints for 30 minutes this morning. I've always been a natural born runner, even when I was packiing on the weight over the past 5 years. I am going to be skinny and sexy again by the 4th of July. Let's encourage each other. My email is skinnygirl160@yahoo.com