Meeting minutes from 8-10-07

Call To Order of Meeting
Friday, August 10th, 2007

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM.

REMINDER: Do you have a great low-fat recipe? Have great news? Have a problem? Stressed? Or just want to write or provide information? Share it on the blog. We really want people to get more into using this blog as an outlet and a regular form of communication. It is especially beneficial for the out-of-towners to view some of the information and encouragement offered through the blog to help stay motivated and more connected to the group. Participation is will help you stay focused and achieve your overall goals. Please try to post something at least once a week whether it is an article that you've found, a thought or just to express yourself. We love hearing anything that you want to share.

Present: Mrs. Pee, Carlos and Brandy
Present via telephone: Nicole, David, Van and Joanie.

This week's reported losses:

David- 4 pounds
Carlos- 2 pounds
Brandy- 2.5 pounds

WAY TO GO EVERYONE. If you don't want to weigh in during one of the weeks, that is your right. You are required only to do your initial weigh in at the start of each 8 weeks and at the end of the 8 weeks. It helps some people to know where they are during the 8 week session compared to others so they can bank that cash prize.

Old Business:

• Start to do your measurements so that you can see when you are actually losing inches in place of pounds.
• Remember that if you are following the food pyramid meal plan that women should be eating based on a 1500 calorie plan and men should be on a 1800 calorie plan (because they have more muscle mass).
• Mrs. Pee will be keeping record of all members’ weights each week so that we can better track each member’s progress.
• Our membership dues of $8 per person for the 2nd session was due today. If you have not already, please turn the money into our treasurer, Quishana. Out-of-towners: you may mail or submit your money to your friends or family members to turn in on your behalf.
• Individual weight loss goal is 2 pounds per week.
• We will continue to add inspirational quotes and stress relievers to the blog.
• Drink at least 8 cups of water a day (total 64 ounces). You should also drink another 8 ounces (1 cup) of water for every 25 pounds that you are over your weight goal. And don’t forget if you are exercising (which you should be) you need to stay hydrated.
• Be sure to continue to keep track of your weight, water and exercise throughout the week.
• You should also keep a food journal to help you stay accountable for what you eat.
• Choose and use your free day out of the week that you can take a break and maybe go out to eat or just skip the daily walk.
• Exercise goal should be 30 minutes at least 3 days a week.

Everyone is doing a great job. Remember that it takes time to see results and that it will not be effortless. Don't get discouraged if you don't see the results that you hoped for. Just start over for the next week and look for things to improve upon. Good luck and have a wonderful week!