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Dream Believe Achieve Challenge 2009
Bring On The New Year! It's Going To Be A Fantastic 2009 for All of us thanks to the
Year Long Weight loss Challenge at MedHelp! Fun, Friendship, Learning and Support are hallmarks of our weight loss community so let's rally together to make the year ahead a memorable one!
Let me remind you that losing weight is no walk in the park; yes there will be difficult times but you are not going to be alone in this venture. It's going to be a team effort where you will find courage and hope even when are ready to give up. This community will be here to uphold you and we’ll share laughter and tears along the way.
Realizing your dreams is always a magical moment and a wonderful fulfillment when you reach first one goal and then another. We want you to be a part of our community success, so join us and let's fight and win the battles together.
At MedHelp we realize the importance of team work and that's why we’ll be hosting a variety of events throughout the year .. and these are some of the things you can look forward to in the new year.
Articles
Motivational Mondays
Success Stories
Sunday Weigh-ins
Exercises
Trackers
Recipes
Q&A’s
Polls
Games
Live Chats
Tag
Badges
Special Events
Health Pages
And More!
We've prepared some Challenge Information located at http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Weight-Loss/Dream-Believe-Achieve-Challenge-Information/show/543?cid=129 that will hopefully answer most of the questions you have. It will also provide you with some instructions regarding communication, live chats, trackers, weight loss & nutrition myths, etc. If you have any additional questions, please start a post in the community and we'll be glad to provide you with further information.
We want to hear from you and keep you engaged .. whether you’re succeeding or
failing .. as this community can help you overcome the obstacles and lose weight in a
healthy and successful manner. It is not done overnight; it takes time. So .. shout out either way .. with success and with struggles .. and together we’ll do this together!
This year we will see who wins the battle and I can promise, there will be no half measures!
Sign up below .. and let us welcome you!
Year Long Weight loss Challenge at MedHelp! Fun, Friendship, Learning and Support are hallmarks of our weight loss community so let's rally together to make the year ahead a memorable one!
Let me remind you that losing weight is no walk in the park; yes there will be difficult times but you are not going to be alone in this venture. It's going to be a team effort where you will find courage and hope even when are ready to give up. This community will be here to uphold you and we’ll share laughter and tears along the way.
Realizing your dreams is always a magical moment and a wonderful fulfillment when you reach first one goal and then another. We want you to be a part of our community success, so join us and let's fight and win the battles together.
At MedHelp we realize the importance of team work and that's why we’ll be hosting a variety of events throughout the year .. and these are some of the things you can look forward to in the new year.
Articles
Motivational Mondays
Success Stories
Sunday Weigh-ins
Exercises
Trackers
Recipes
Q&A’s
Polls
Games
Live Chats
Tag
Badges
Special Events
Health Pages
And More!
We've prepared some Challenge Information located at http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Weight-Loss/Dream-Believe-Achieve-Challenge-Information/show/543?cid=129 that will hopefully answer most of the questions you have. It will also provide you with some instructions regarding communication, live chats, trackers, weight loss & nutrition myths, etc. If you have any additional questions, please start a post in the community and we'll be glad to provide you with further information.
We want to hear from you and keep you engaged .. whether you’re succeeding or
failing .. as this community can help you overcome the obstacles and lose weight in a
healthy and successful manner. It is not done overnight; it takes time. So .. shout out either way .. with success and with struggles .. and together we’ll do this together!
This year we will see who wins the battle and I can promise, there will be no half measures!
Sign up below .. and let us welcome you!
ajwwr82 - We're thrilled to have someone with all that excitement and welcome you as our quarterback!
jellybean14fun - Welcome aboard and so glad you found us! Warm .. there's warm somewhere? LOLLL I'm living in the middle of the United States in a freezer!!! It's barely above zero and I'd be happy to send some snow if you can direct the sunshine to visit us here!
sgarling - Thank you for having the courage to make your first post; that is a gigantic step and we're so very excited you have joined us. We'll do out best to keep you accountable and also ask that you keep logging into the site and participate in the posts and activities; it is the very best way to stay engaged and obtain the most support. CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS on the 17 pounds and for making the gym a priority. It is Amazing what it feel like to lose 17 pound and you just wait .. 100 feels AWESOME!
Can hardly wait to watch your journeys unfold ... you are each unique and bring much to our community! WELCOMEEEE!!!!
jellybean14fun - Welcome aboard and so glad you found us! Warm .. there's warm somewhere? LOLLL I'm living in the middle of the United States in a freezer!!! It's barely above zero and I'd be happy to send some snow if you can direct the sunshine to visit us here!
sgarling - Thank you for having the courage to make your first post; that is a gigantic step and we're so very excited you have joined us. We'll do out best to keep you accountable and also ask that you keep logging into the site and participate in the posts and activities; it is the very best way to stay engaged and obtain the most support. CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS on the 17 pounds and for making the gym a priority. It is Amazing what it feel like to lose 17 pound and you just wait .. 100 feels AWESOME!
Can hardly wait to watch your journeys unfold ... you are each unique and bring much to our community! WELCOMEEEE!!!!
I am new here and this is my first post, but I would love a challenge! I need someone to keep me accountable! I have been at the gym for 2 weeks now and I feel better than I have in years! Only 17 lbs gone but I feel like it is 100! I can't imagine how good I will feel when it is 100!!!
Yes, me toooooo! Late last year stopped indulging in speed/ice, gained heaps of weight - want to lose 15-20 kilos for sure this 2009. I refuse to go through another hot summer here in Melbourne that I'm having right now.
i'm in fo sho...lol....lets go i'm startin quarterback this year for my team, I NEED SOME SPEED BABY!!!!! (as you can tell i will bring some enthusiasm to this thing haha)
IIH50311 - Welcome, welcome, Welcome! We certainly look forward to losing with you!!! See we are in the same vicinity and am available to talk if you would like additional assistance or a sounding board. So very glad you have joined us here in Weight Loss & Dieting and in MedHelp!
My oh my ... this last week with record cold temps and frozen water pipes kept me from the community and I can hardly wait to WELCOME EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!!!!!
judyis68 - Depression is a common emotion that tends to thwart our weight loss efforts. However, we can all learn to change our thought processes and see the positive in most situations. Certainly welcome you and look forward to watching the sunshine that is in you come forth.
Mikael'smom - Love that you have sized this time to address your weight loss and feel better; how amazing and 2009 is our year!
txmama - 150 lbs can seem overwhelming at times but I am here to assure you that YOU CAN DO THIS! May I suggest you try to focus on 2-5 lbs and only those, reach that goal, celebrate YOUR Success and then set another small goal. In this manner, the goals are attainable, the many smaller successes encourage you to keep moving forward and gives you self-motivation. Before long, the weight will be gone .. now it is not overnight .. but as long as you keep going in the right direction .. you will get there! Please stay involved in the community posts, make your own post, call out for help, ask questions, do the homework, participate in the challenge posts, make friends, give and receive support and implement your trackers. We're all here to help.
twehner5 - LOLLL .. you're Never slow to catch on and you've been in the challenge since the beginning!!! You're one of the stars that light the way for others .. heartfelt thanks to you.
PMoon - Stress eating is a problem many of us face, myself included. What I can share with you is that we can work on it together and learn new techniques. Do the homework assignments (101,102 and 103 are out there and I'll be posting 104) soon. You are correct, yo-yo dieting has to stop and with new techniques, sharing information, support and encouragement, our once learned behaviors can be replaced with new behaviors and the scale will move downward .. even though there are a few ups and downs along the way .. we can change our lifestyle and improve our health.
Lucinda - Thanks for welcoming our new members and encouraging our team!
Towens8155 - Congratulations on the 40 lbs you lost and please know that we all relapse from time to time. The key is your determination and perseverence to reclaim the 20 lbs and to learn new behaviors to keep it off and resist the temptations and learn new coping skills that thwart those things in the future. It doesn't change overnight so you must forgive yourself quickly .. just never give up and slowly and surely those times will get farther apart and your coping skills will more and more become second nature.
blksapphire - Glad you were browing and YES, this is the place for YOU if you'd like to lose weight in a healthy and longterm manner. Many members have hypothyroidism and/or hypoglycemia and in the months to come we will be doing more and more to research and publish information to help. To point you in the right direction now, may I suggest 6 small meals a day (3 small meals, 3 snacks) that are higher in protein. In addition, watch your carbohydrate intake and, when eating carbohydrates, try complex carbs by using whole wheat and multigrain choices. You may also find it beneficial to move, exercise of any kind, and keep it different and changing from day to day. This is called muscle confusion and you can obtain the best benefits by keeping your muscles guessing about what is coming next. Our bodies adapt quickly so we have to keep surprising it. Welcome Aboard! Just shout out when you have questions, need help or elect to share information. Participate in the challenge posts, Live Chats, trackers and actively participate in the community.
dai3symae - You've never late .. always on time! This is a year-long challenge so Anyone can join or rejoin Anytime! For the most success, stay involved. Are you trying to lose 30 lbs before your surgery 2/23??? 1-2 lbs a week is a healthy and realistic goal and every bit you lose, before and after your surger, will help you long-term. Welcome!
Very best wishes to all of you and thank you sincerely for sharing your journeys with us. We are definitely stronger together and we look forward to your participation! Thank YOU!!!
judyis68 - Depression is a common emotion that tends to thwart our weight loss efforts. However, we can all learn to change our thought processes and see the positive in most situations. Certainly welcome you and look forward to watching the sunshine that is in you come forth.
Mikael'smom - Love that you have sized this time to address your weight loss and feel better; how amazing and 2009 is our year!
txmama - 150 lbs can seem overwhelming at times but I am here to assure you that YOU CAN DO THIS! May I suggest you try to focus on 2-5 lbs and only those, reach that goal, celebrate YOUR Success and then set another small goal. In this manner, the goals are attainable, the many smaller successes encourage you to keep moving forward and gives you self-motivation. Before long, the weight will be gone .. now it is not overnight .. but as long as you keep going in the right direction .. you will get there! Please stay involved in the community posts, make your own post, call out for help, ask questions, do the homework, participate in the challenge posts, make friends, give and receive support and implement your trackers. We're all here to help.
twehner5 - LOLLL .. you're Never slow to catch on and you've been in the challenge since the beginning!!! You're one of the stars that light the way for others .. heartfelt thanks to you.
PMoon - Stress eating is a problem many of us face, myself included. What I can share with you is that we can work on it together and learn new techniques. Do the homework assignments (101,102 and 103 are out there and I'll be posting 104) soon. You are correct, yo-yo dieting has to stop and with new techniques, sharing information, support and encouragement, our once learned behaviors can be replaced with new behaviors and the scale will move downward .. even though there are a few ups and downs along the way .. we can change our lifestyle and improve our health.
Lucinda - Thanks for welcoming our new members and encouraging our team!
Towens8155 - Congratulations on the 40 lbs you lost and please know that we all relapse from time to time. The key is your determination and perseverence to reclaim the 20 lbs and to learn new behaviors to keep it off and resist the temptations and learn new coping skills that thwart those things in the future. It doesn't change overnight so you must forgive yourself quickly .. just never give up and slowly and surely those times will get farther apart and your coping skills will more and more become second nature.
blksapphire - Glad you were browing and YES, this is the place for YOU if you'd like to lose weight in a healthy and longterm manner. Many members have hypothyroidism and/or hypoglycemia and in the months to come we will be doing more and more to research and publish information to help. To point you in the right direction now, may I suggest 6 small meals a day (3 small meals, 3 snacks) that are higher in protein. In addition, watch your carbohydrate intake and, when eating carbohydrates, try complex carbs by using whole wheat and multigrain choices. You may also find it beneficial to move, exercise of any kind, and keep it different and changing from day to day. This is called muscle confusion and you can obtain the best benefits by keeping your muscles guessing about what is coming next. Our bodies adapt quickly so we have to keep surprising it. Welcome Aboard! Just shout out when you have questions, need help or elect to share information. Participate in the challenge posts, Live Chats, trackers and actively participate in the community.
dai3symae - You've never late .. always on time! This is a year-long challenge so Anyone can join or rejoin Anytime! For the most success, stay involved. Are you trying to lose 30 lbs before your surgery 2/23??? 1-2 lbs a week is a healthy and realistic goal and every bit you lose, before and after your surger, will help you long-term. Welcome!
Very best wishes to all of you and thank you sincerely for sharing your journeys with us. We are definitely stronger together and we look forward to your participation! Thank YOU!!!
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