Club Ocotillo ~ Team #1 ~ 01/23/05 ~ 01/29/05

[1Life2Live]

Hi there peeps,

Sorry that I did not get this started earlier today but here it is now for you all.

I don't really have time to post but I did want to get this up and running for you all.

Night!

Gooooing to the gym and Im gonaaa get fit! Sorry for that. Just singing it to the Going to the chapel song!!!

[Ally Boo]

Thanks for the new thread, Tammy. I didn't know if you were going to make one or not. Looks like Shawn might be bowing out. This REALLY bums me out. I love his energy and how motivating and positive he is. Please keep him in your thoughts and prays, and hope that he will stick around.

[northnstar]

Tammy, how was it? Really hope that you enjoyed your workout!

Thanks for the 411 Ally, without you I would've been totally in the dark. Whew!

Shawn and Sweets, Don't let NO-ONE decide how you want to run YOUR challenge. It's your perogative! People complain when they KNOW that they are DEFEATED.

Put those people on your ignore list, not worth reading.

We're in this together for a year.

[1Life2Live]

Totally at a loss for words here! WHAT in the hell is going on? I just read the post that someone made saying that Shawn and Wendy are getting some much negative mail. AND now Shawn maybe backing out of what HE STARTED!!!!!

Shawn, what would you be telling US? You would be telling us to get our butts back in here and that WE can do this.

I am for one sorry if I have been one of the negative ones! I have not been meaning to but sometimes it happens. With the things going on in my life right now I am still trying to keep my head about water. I want to succeed, that is why I am now going to the gym. That is why my mom has offered to pay from my gym membership.

Speaking of the gym! OH MY GOODNESS! I was only able to be there for about 15 minutes because of their closing time and the time that DH got home. BUT I WENT! Tomorrow night I will be going for longer. I WILL build up my time and before long I will be like the rest of you.

OH also I bought the WATP DVD's this weekend. I want to start doing the 1 mile on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the AM. Who knows I may even do it more often than that.

I hope that everything is going okay for everyone and that all the negative talk calms down.

One last thing, ALLY thank you for posting on the last thread the link to this one. I still have not figured that part out yet.

[Ally Boo]

You just copy and paste it girl. I have been doing WATP for a while now, and I love it. At first she got on my nerves bc she's so peppy, but I bought them a few years back, because my aunt lost SOO much weight with them. Now, it's part of my routine. Good for you for getting them!!

[sweets]

What is WATP?

[1Life2Live]

Sorry Sweets, WATP is Walking Away The Pounds.

[1Life2Live]

Has Everyone seen Cheri's Post to us all? I just tried to post the thread to here but I did not do it right. Please go find it and read! Be back later to check on you all. AND Coach, you better get your azz in here!

[1Life2Live]

Hi Peeps!

So how are we doing this fine afternoon. Here in my little town it is pretty nice outside. I just swept my front walkway and now it looks inviting I just love days like this. Not COLD and not HOT, sort of like Goldie Locks and just right!

I am doing some laundry and I just packed up abunch of the kids movies. I don't think they will miss them for the next few months. Just one thing to pack less of later. I went thru all my dresser drawers the other day and have a bag for the GoodWill. I have like 5 bags ready to take there now. I really need to tackle the upstairs. That is where everything get put that is in the way.

I will be going to the gym tonight and I am looking forward to that. I still need to pull something out for dinner. oops! Sorry honey you get to cook tonight! My DH is a god cook!

I have been running around today and so I really need to get my water in. Have not had but one glass today. I know, I will get it in yet. Man, it is already 3:00pm. I better get boogying.

Later Gaters.

[1Life2Live]

Thought I would just past the entire message here from Cheri for us to read. That way we did not have to looking for it.


"ATTENTION Biggest loser challenge members..
This challenge is suppose to be for support... That is what this site is all about. There has been a lot of fighting on these threads and I am asking you all to stop... No more inuendo postings... no more name calling... No more negative PMs back and forth.... This means emails as well. If this continues, I will be forced to take futher action and I really do not want to have to do that.

If there are any other problems please report the post to an admin... Forward any offending PMs and emails to me. Please do NOT take matters into your own hands, such as PMing the person offending you... or posting in the thread, as this causes a negative affect... I have had to prune many threads in the past few days and that takes a lot of time... I might have to pull threads all together and each time you will have to start over. I don't want to do this either because you will lose a lot of supportive posts but my time is running thin here.... Please think before you post... before pushing the submit button ask yourself.. is this a post that may or may not get it or entire thread deleted? If the answer is even a "I don't know" then it is best not to post it at all.

Please do not dwell on past events and move on from here.... Go back to supporting your team members the best that you can... if some of you do not feel the challenge is right for you, you can always start your own group... It IS volunatry after all.

Lets try to get this challenge back on track!

cheri"

[too much too long]

My PM's have been shut off by admin. Involuntarily, I might add. For some doggone reason, I guess just a few - like Crazy Chuck said spoil the bunch. There is no way I can be a leader without being available to all the challengers. I don't know how, but can someone please inform people that I am not avoiding anyone but that admin has shut my private messenger service off.

Thx, Shawn

[wolfie]

Hey Team 1!

Came over to say hi--you guys rock. You can visit our happy little group (Team 4) anytime.

Shawn--I am so glad to see a post from you. I was worried yesterday and today about you and all the stuff that happened. Please know that you are appreciated and keep the faith. We have a long way to go this year. Together we will be strong.

Take care all and best wishes for your success on this journey (well not too much--we still want to beat you)

Wolfie (aka Shar)

[KBnoCarbNC]

Sorry to post on your thread, but Shawn, please email me at imastyxfan at aol.

[Ally Boo]

Go ahead and post on our thread anytime. We like company!

Today is okay, just still so tired. News is that my car is totalled. I'm glad, but now I gotta worry about how much am I getting for my car, and can I get something without a car note

[LowCarbsPleez]

Hey Club Octotillo,

I just want to say that I think you guys make an awesome team

Shawn, I would like to second what wolfie said and add I am really looking forward to the challenges that you have planned for us in the up coming months. I think you and sweets are great leaders

all around

[1Life2Live]

Did 20 minutes on the Dread Mill and did the Curves like circuit 2 times. Man did I get a sweat going! It felt wonderful too!

Shawn, I am so glad to see you posting today. How is the battle going for you? Did you get your exercise in? How is the water going? How is the CDL class going? Have you had a chance to do any driving? When DH went to get his CDL he past with no problems. The main part to really study he said was the Pre Trip Inspection. At least here that is a big thing. Just to let you know. PLEASE stay with us. You started this and have a following now. You can't let us down.

So now, How is everyone else? How goes everyones battles?

I got to get going and get the kidlets ready for bed. Type to you all later!

[1Life2Live]

A BIG Thank You for everyone that is supporting Coach (Shawn)! He is a great person that has a wonderful vision for us all. Thank you to all the players in this Challenge that have stuck with us all.

[northnstar]

Hey Team- Let's just move on, get fit & slim and stay the very supportive and feel good team that we are.

Ally, you are so much the team mascot. I feel like you're taking care of the communications Throuhg all your unexpected happenings you're posting and keeping focused. Sorry to hear about your car being totalled (now you don't need to worry bout getting it fixed) hope a much needed car is in your nearby future.

Tammy, I'm so happy that you were able to go to the gym even if for the last 15 minutes of your first workout there. The thing is that YOU did it! Now did you get to go today, just want to cheer you on and support you. It's feeling like Spring over here, just so beautiful and comfy right now.

Hi wolfie, your team ROCKS too! Thank-you for being supportive

Shawn- come and post with us when things are settled and you're up to it. Miss ya keeping me on my tip-toes

Sweets-so good to see all of us here and posting. Hows your workout coming around? Are you doing the treadmill or is it bothering your injured ribs?

BBL

[northnstar]

Thank-you Tammy- for thanking everyone for their support of Shawn.

Thank-you LowCarbspleez- for you support, i'm sure this is lifting everyones spirit.

[Ally Boo]

lol I'm not all THAT great of a mascot. But, I am trying. I could be doing a LOT better.... But, as I said. I'm trying.

[Tatortotl]

This is Tatortot from Team Melt Down.Just wanted to put in a few words myself.Shawn & Sweets ,I think you all are doing a great job.With out Shawn setting up this Challenge,I wouldn't be this far.Hang in there,things are going to get better. You all are what keeps us going. See you later

[LasiRH]

Hey Folks,

Can I post here with you??? I am lonely on my team, not much going on there and I need to be in an active area. I like what I read here.

Struggling with how much exercise to do. I did 30 min on the treadmill today. Trainer said I should do 45. I guess I can work up to it.

Eating good, and drinking plenty of water.

Don't know what I am going to to about my group (13).

Thanks for sharing your space with me.

[northnstar]

Hi there fellow challenger Lasi, sure thing! I don't see a any reason that you couldn't post and hang with us here. Oh, sorry that your team members aren't posting, hope all is good with them. Where are you training at, and for how long?

Hows everyone on this team doing?

[Tatortotl]

I did it again,100ozs. for two whole days. Looks like I'm on a roll.When I get that first bottle down,then it's not so bad.How's everyone doing?Fine I hope.Went on the treadmill this morning.I've been talking to Maria about her giveing me her small Tv.I could have it fixed in front of me & then I'do more on the treadmill. Hint hint Have a good night everyone.

[Tatortotl]

I'm so sorry,I put this on the wrong site

[1Life2Live]

How is everyone doing inregards to all the challenges? (water, carbs, exercise, DD Challenge, Inspirational Post)

I am on track and on plan. Getting in my water and sticking to my LCs. Did not go to the gym. DH did not get home till 11pm. I did do my 150 crunches.

So Shawn, where are you? Do you not relize just how much you are needed here? Don't let the few bad seeds soil the wonderful garden that you have planted. Your Ococtillo's are growning stronger but they need you to tend to them.

Ally, so how goes it? Have you found out yet how much you get for you car? I hope that your energy starts to pick up.

Lizzy, I have not seen you posting in your special place! How come? I tell you, I really enjoy reading it! You are doing so friggen excellent. I am so proud of you!!!

Wendy, Hun you have been pretty quiet this week. Is everything okay? I have not stopped into the Buddies thread yet so maybe you have been there. I hope to see you posting in here soon!!!

Okay you beautiful people, I better get jamming!

[LasiRH]

Hi Northstar,

Thanks for the welcome. I posted a note on my team that I hope they will post more often.

I joined Peak Fitness a little over a week ago. Exercise is a new thing for me. Sometimes I do just the treadmill, othertimes I add the bike and a little on the eliptical. I am heavy and very out of shape. I don't think I will go today, have housework to do. My DH joined also but has been sick, he is better now. We will go together and that will make it a bit easier for me. Don't really like going by myself, but I will when I need to.

Gonna drink lots of water, and watch my carbs.

Have a great day everyone