Refund Dues

Dear Treasurer:

Please refund the last group of people to join Healthy Hopefuls their $8. Since we have bypassed our goal date without any reported results, I think that this would only be fair.

Thank you!

Hello? Is anyone there?

Ok people, just because we've taken a break from HH doesn't mean we have to stop posting blogs (or does it????)! I think everyone should continue posting blogs. You can give updates on yourself and how your doing, ask questions and get feed back, inform everyone if you've found something new that's working well for you, etc., etc. I'll use myself as an example. I haven't done any exercise in the past few days because I've been trying to get my apartment cleaned up. David and I will be in Greensboro for Thanksgiving and I don't want to come home to clutter. I've washed clothes, cleaned the kitchen and the master bedroom, and now I've got to clean the 2nd bathroom and vacuum. I should be done with everything tonight. I'm excited to be going home for Thanksgiving. Last year was cool (went to my Aunt's house in Leesburg), but it wasn't what I was used to. I'm used to being around a lot of family and friends and eating until you have to unbutton your pants or go take a nap. That's what I'm looking forward to this week. Well, I hope everyone else has a wonderful Thanksgiving. We all have a lot to be thankful for! Enjoy yourselves!

How I Spent My Halloween

Well, instead of passing out candy, David and I went to the gym last night! I asked him to go with me. We both got on the elliptical machine for 20 minutes and David lifted weights. I was really sweating. I put my bandanna on so I wouldn't get sweat in my eyes and when I finally took it off, it was soaked! I probably could've squeezed sweat out of it. I was about to attempt it, but I thought that would be kinda gross, so I decided against it. LOL I've asked David to go to the gym with me today, too. I'm really trying to get in the habit of working out at least 3 days a week. I'm not going to commit myself to any certain days, but I will commit myself to working out 3 days a week. I've got no excuses not to now. My main concern was sweating out my relaxers, but I don't have relaxed hair anymore. Well, I just wanted to share some stuff with you all. I hope everyone is doing well! I'll talk to you all again soon! :)

Just an update...

Hi everyone! Just wanted to post an update on how I'm doing. David and I walked the perimeter of our apartment complex last night. It took us 20 minutes to do it. We would've walked farther and longer, but it was dark and we didn't want to be out too long. We would've gone to the gym at our office, but the keys we have to get in after hours aren't working. I plan on exchanging them for new ones before the weekend. I don't normally do exercise on the weekend (my lazy time), but I think I'll do it on one of the days. I hope everyone else is doing well! Talk to you guys later! :)

NEW month, NEW challenge, NEW life

Let's go Healthy Hopefuls........

Our HH challenge has already started into the 3rd session of Healthy Hopefuls. This is a new month and it's time to re-focus and concentrate on your goals individually and as a group. Don't forget that the blog is here for everyone. It's beneficial to actively participate in the group. Facing this challenge together will help us push past the obstacles that stand in our way. If you need help, let us know. If you need motivation, let us know. We are all here for each other. Congratulations again to ALL Healthy Hopefuls for your commitment to the challenge during the 2nd session and continue to strive forward with us. Just 3 months until the end of 2007. LET'S SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO!!! :-)

Reminder for GSO HH members: As previously discussed, we will be meeting for dinner on Friday, October 5th for our weekly meeting. This is to celebrate our accomplishments thus far.

Out-of-town HH members: We love you all much. Since you are not here to celebrate here with us. Treat yourself to a nice dinner or maybe a new pair of shoes. This is to give yourselves a pat on the back for a job well done.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Carol for being the winner of the 2nd round of Healthy Hopefuls. Carol lost a total of 10 pounds or 5.2 % of her beginning body weight. Runner-ups were Tamara with a 12 pound weight loss or 4.7% of her beginning body weight, Carlos with a 10 pound weight loss or 4.3% of his beginning body weight, and Brandy with a 7 pound weight loss or 3.2% of her beginning body weight. Carol won $88 for her all her hard work.

The 3rd session of Healthy Hopefuls will run 9/28/07 through 11/16/07. Good luck to all who choose to continue.

Almost over (Just this 8 weeks)!!!!

Okay People. Sorry. I didn't get to post the minutes this week and I've been really busy with stuff, but I did want to take out a little time (I'm at work) to provide some need-to-know information.

I do want to congratulate Mrs. Pee for being the only person to lose weight this past week (reported). She lost 3 pounds. I'm trying to step it up this last week. This lady trying to win my money.

This is the last week of the 2nd Healthy Hopefuls session. It is imperative that you weigh in on Friday, September 21st or your results will not be entered into the competition part of Healthy Hopefuls.

We also are inviting new members for the next 8 week session. So....if you know someone that is interested, please let us know and provide us with their e-mail address and be sure they provide a start weight so that their progress can be properly tracked. You can also give them the blog address, http://healthyhopefuls.blogspot.com/, so that they can check us out and the support that we try to offer.

I wanted to say that I enjoy being in this group and I think that it helps motivate me to be conscious of the choices I make. We want everyone to feel included in the group and everyone to stay active in the group so that it helps to encourage others. We completely understand the time constraints of every one's lifes and schedules, but this is something that will help you in the long run and taking a few minutes out of your week (as quick as checking e-mail) is something that everyone can be a part of. If you aren't able to make it to a meeting, let us hear from you on the blog. The blog was setup to help our out-of-towners feel more connected to Healthy Hopefuls and simply to benefit the group as a whole. I love you all and I don't want to make this journey alone. If you feel like you need some time to re-group, take off this 3rd session so that you can be pumped to join us again....motivated....and ready to learn, grow and win some doe.

I hope everyone has an awesome week and I can't wait to report the winner of Healthy Hopefuls: Session 2 and revamp for the 3rd session.

"Victory belongs to the most persevering." ~Napoleon