Meeting Minutes from 8-17-07

Call To Order of Meeting
Friday, August 17th, 2007

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

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

This week's reported losses:

Nicole- 3.5 pounds
Mrs. Pee- 1 pound
Carol-3 pounds
Quishana- 2 pounds
Mr. Pee- 1 pound

Since this 8 weeks started, we have a total (reported) group loss of 25.5 pounds. Way to go HH!!

Weekly project....
Keep an eye out on obesity articles. Check your local newspapers. You can use any source to find information except for the internet (too fast, too easy). Bring this to the next meeting. Out-of-towners can provide obesity related information from the internet and post it to the blog.

Old Business:

• We are taking our measurements now. This is not something that you have to do or report, but it is beneficial to some (especially when they don't see the pounds dropping as fast as they wanted).
• Is everybody on some type of meal plan? If you need any help with that, I'm sure that Mrs. Pee wouldn't mind helping you.
• All membership dues have been paid.
• Individual weight loss goal is 2 pounds per week.
• We will continue to add inspirational quotes and stress relievers to the blog.
• Don't forget your water. It may hard for some at first, but you and your body will get used to it. 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.
• You should 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.

Keep up the good work everyone. We are getting there (to our goal) one day at a time. It's only been 3 weeks and our group has already lost 25.5 reported pounds. I can't wait to see how much the group has lost at the end of this 8 week session. Good luck and have a wonderful week!