Momsquawk Biggest Loser 2010

Lizzy · Guru

RE: Momsquawk Biggest Loser 2010

Juanita · Guru

So, when are we going to start?

Sonya · Guru

If we can get it organized, I'd say Jan 5 but if not, the week after.

Is Tuesday good for everyone or is it better to do it on another day?

supergrover · Guru

I think Tuesday holds you accountable through the weekend while giving you one last day to pull it together. Mondays are too hectic. I like it :)

Juni · Guru

Tuesdays are fine by me.

CoffeeQueen · Guru

Any day except Monday. Monday's are too crazy for me.

I say start the 5th and just have people join when they are ready.

What do we have to do?

kdrew · Guru

Sonya wrote:

If we can get it organized, I'd say Jan 5 but if not, the week after.

Is Tuesday good for everyone or is it better to do it on another day?

Sounds perfect.

muffy · Guru

a few ideas i would like to contribute...

first, i still think we should post a weekly pic with the scale - it helps that accountability angle.

secondly, i know in the past they went for 3 months at a time - i do not really care how long it goes on, but it is nice to see progress over time.

i think it would be nice to give "rewards" to the person who has the highest percentage of weight loss - say highest % loss for the month (monthly), highest % loss for the accumulated period (say 3 months)

and i think an avatar or something to post in the siggy for all to see would be a cool reward! it is kind of a "badge of pride" to wear and i also think it increases the motivation. and no cash required!

(i think that we also should have a common start date for this to work - kwim? or give is a 1-3 week grace period before the calculations start - say lets start that on feb 1?)

please noone shoot me - but i think we should also take a before and after shot every 3 months - i know we all hate it but they are REALLY motivational - first shot you absolutely hate yourself for letting yourself get to this point, but the after shots can be really motivational! i think monthly is too often, but every 3 months we should be able to see real progress.

well, that's my 2c - looking for any feedback???

kdrew · Guru

muffy wrote:

a few ideas i would like to contribute...

first, i still think we should post a weekly pic with the scale - it helps that accountability angle.

secondly, i know in the past they went for 3 months at a time - i do not really care how long it goes on, but it is nice to see progress over time.

i think it would be nice to give "rewards" to the person who has the highest percentage of weight loss - say highest % loss for the month (monthly), highest % loss for the accumulated period (say 3 months)

and i think an avatar or something to post in the siggy for all to see would be a cool reward! it is kind of a "badge of pride" to wear and i also think it increases the motivation. and no cash required!

(i think that we also should have a common start date for this to work - kwim? or give is a 1-3 week grace period before the calculations start - say lets start that on feb 1?)

please noone shoot me - but i think we should also take a before and after shot every 3 months - i know we all hate it but they are REALLY motivational - first shot you absolutely hate yourself for letting yourself get to this point, but the after shots can be really motivational! i think monthly is too often, but every 3 months we should be able to see real progress.

well, that's my 2c - looking for any feedback???

Can we do this in cocktail chat?

Is everyone in there now?

No way jose am I posting pics in non-cocktail.

I'm starting Jan 4th no matter what so whatever date you guys decide on is fine with me, I'll just jump in.

supergrover · Guru

Damon is setting up a folder in cocktail, it will only be accessed by those joining (so not even all premium members, just those signed up).

I like the idea of the "badge" or avatar.

I think the one bottom line rule is people agree to weigh in every-single-week. It is so easy to get off track when you skip a week (says the girl that hasn't been to weight watchers in three. Yikes.).

I hated doing before pictures in earlier rounds, but now I am so happy I have them so see the progress that I've made over the past two years.

Picture-Perfect · Guru

I'm fine with whatever is decided. I just need some motivation and support. I've let this go wayyyy to far. I think i'll start Monday as well, but weighing in on Tuesday's is great.

-- Edited by Picture-Perfect on Friday 1st of January 2010 02:26:39 PM

supergrover · Guru

Participants so far. For those without premium memberships, you won't see the folder unless you upgrade so we can keep those photos off the main site and in cocktail. If you do not see your name, please reply to the thread so we can get your names in asap. Goal is to have the folder up and weigh in on January 5th.

Sonya
Jenn (supergrover)
Krist (kdrew)
Leah (Cuppycake)
Amber (Picture-Perfect)
April (Apies)
Jen (Juni)
Laura (Supafly)
Jennifer (Juanita)
Mel (Sunshine)
Meagan (Muffy) (did I goof the spelling of your first name? If so, I'm sorry!)
Chrissie
Crystal
Meghan (Dddiii)
Melissa (Coffeequeen)
Lizzy

Dddiii · Guru

supergrover wrote:

Participants so far. For those without premium memberships, you won't see the folder unless you upgrade so we can keep those photos off the main site and in cocktail. If you do not see your name, please reply to the thread so we can get your names in asap. Goal is to have the folder up and weigh in on January 5th.

Sonya
Jenn (supergrover)
Krist (kdrew)
Leah (Cuppycake)
Amber (Picture-Perfect)
April (Apies)
Jen (Juni)
Laura (Supafly)
Jennifer (Juanita)
Mel (Sunshine)
Meagan (Muffy) (did I goof the spelling of your first name? If so, I'm sorry!)
Chrissie
Crystal
Meghan (Dddiii)
Melissa (Coffeequeen)
Lizzy

My name is Diane (Dddiii). Meghan is my daughter smile

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Cuppycake · Guru

supergrover wrote:

Participants so far. For those without premium memberships, you won't see the folder unless you upgrade so we can keep those photos off the main site and in cocktail. If you do not see your name, please reply to the thread so we can get your names in asap. Goal is to have the folder up and weigh in on January 5th.

Sonya
Jenn (supergrover)
Krist (kdrew)
Leah (Cuppycake)
Amber (Picture-Perfect)
April (Apies)
Jen (Juni)
Laura (Supafly)
Jennifer (Juanita)
Mel (Sunshine)
Meagan (Muffy) (did I goof the spelling of your first name? If so, I'm sorry!)
Chrissie
Crystal
Meghan (Dddiii)
Melissa (Coffeequeen)
Lizzy

I hope it's okay for me to jump in late since it's more casual this round. I won't be paying for my upgrade until next Friday, but if not just lmk and I'll bow out a round. But, either way, I can't wait to join you all. I SO need this.

Sonya · Guru

I think if we'll say this round is three weeks, you can join anytime in the first two weeks, no fee except for premium membership, bragging rights and avatar prizes.

Starting Tuesday Jan 5.

Take before photos and post weekly scale photos.

No printouts - just trusting you'll be honest with the scale/weighin day.

If the before photos are what stops you from joining, I'd be happy to say take them yourself, keep them and you can show us the end results. But that is just my opinion!

For our preggos, I'd say just join when you can. There is no prize money so I'd rather be here as a support.

Did I miss anything?

supergrover · Guru

Dddiii wrote:

supergrover wrote:

Participants so far. For those without premium memberships, you won't see the folder unless you upgrade so we can keep those photos off the main site and in cocktail. If you do not see your name, please reply to the thread so we can get your names in asap. Goal is to have the folder up and weigh in on January 5th.

Sonya
Jenn (supergrover)
Krist (kdrew)
Leah (Cuppycake)
Amber (Picture-Perfect)
April (Apies)
Jen (Juni)
Laura (Supafly)
Jennifer (Juanita)
Mel (Sunshine)
Meagan (Muffy) (did I goof the spelling of your first name? If so, I'm sorry!)
Chrissie
Crystal
Meghan (Dddiii)
Melissa (Coffeequeen)
Lizzy

My name is Diane (Dddiii). Meghan is my daughter .

Seriously, I'm a moron.

mctex · Guru

Sonya wrote:

I think if we'll say this round is three weeks, you can join anytime in the first two weeks, no fee except for premium membership, bragging rights and avatar prizes.

Starting Tuesday Jan 5.

Take before photos and post weekly scale photos.

No printouts - just trusting you'll be honest with the scale/weighin day.

If the before photos are what stops you from joining, I'd be happy to say take them yourself, keep them and you can show us the end results. But that is just my opinion!

For our preggos, I'd say just join when you can. There is no prize money so I'd rather be here as a support.

Did I miss anything?

This sounds good to me... so I'm in. :)

Thanks for getting this set up!

I'll have Damon go ahead and add everyone to the folder. For those who aren't premium yet, we can use the honor system, and pay whenever you can. :)

(If it were up to me, I wouldn't charge anyone, but that wouldn't be fair to everyone who has paid, and if we didn't have anyone pay then there would be no way to have a "cocktail" fairly and blah blah blah... LOL!)

a_mastermom · Guru

I'd like to join too! I have gained a few unwanted pounds since Thanksgiving and I really need to get rid of them before I snowball into a bad place. I definitely could use the motivation!

FoxyRoxy · Guru

I hope I'm not late to join.

As some of you I just hate to look in the mirror. I have eaten like a pig. Anyway our holiday is up to January 6 with the Three Kings Day but I'm starting on Jan. 4.

No matter what I'm starting on Jan 4 (i need to say it a lot!!).

So please count me in...

muffy · Guru

Sonya wrote:

I think if we'll say this round is three weeks, you can join anytime in the first two weeks, no fee except for premium membership, bragging rights and avatar prizes.

Starting Tuesday Jan 5.

Take before photos and post weekly scale photos.

No printouts - just trusting you'll be honest with the scale/weighin day.

If the before photos are what stops you from joining, I'd be happy to say take them yourself, keep them and you can show us the end results. But that is just my opinion!

For our preggos, I'd say just join when you can. There is no prize money so I'd rather be here as a support.

Did I miss anything?

your first sentence - did you mean this round is three months? 3 weeks seems short.