Knoxville Area Bi-Monthly Meeting

[Katiedid]

Ok, heres the scoop. Sam and I met with Alex Stokes (owner of Low Carb & Sugar Free Market on Kingston Pike), and told him our need for a place to meet twice a month. He said sure. So we set it up to be on the 2nd Tuesday (7 pm) and the 4th Sat (2pm)of each month. He will pass out samples and they have discounts to take advantage of. Format is still sketchy. How does this sound to all.

The dates and times are not etched in concrete and can be changed to fix the masses. I need to call him and let him know approx. how many would be coming. He is putting a flyer in the store to tell him customers about it also.


Ok, need input here. Katie

[Sam]

I think if we could do a recipe swap would be good. Does he have a scale? a weigh in would be nice. How could we go about getting speakers? I'll bet The Rush would be happy to send someone out to talk about fitness and offer discounted memberships. I'll check with them and see.

In the past the meetings have just been a meal and visiting. I think meeting at this place would be stepping it up for us. I need to get busy with the business of losing weight and getting fit and I'd like to be around a bunch of like minded people.

Can anyone in our group make up a flyer that I can run copies of and post around town? I'm sure we are missing a bunch of people who don't visit this site and who have no idea where the store is. A bunch of people at work have never heard of either.
-Sam

[Drew]

Originally posted by Sam
In the past the meetings have just been a meal and visiting. I think meeting at this place would be stepping it up for us. I need to get busy with the business of losing weight and getting fit and I'd like to be around a bunch of like minded people.

First of all Sam, Saturday you WERE around "a bunch of like minded people." To the effect that we are all here wanting to lose weight. If people weren't interested in losing weight they sure wouldn't have been there Saturday. Each person has to change themselves. Others can't do it for you.

My opinion is that we will lose people. (Although you may add some) We said we would meet half the time in Sevierville and half in Knox. (West Knox is just too far for some of the people already attending.) That is one problem I see. Some people will not want to weigh in also. This is a very personal matter to some.

I think people are at different stages. Although yes I would make some of them I won't promise to be there twice a month at all.

I personally don't care for "meeting" settings. That is what work is for. I enjoy a meal and visiting more than I would a meeting. I think we should have one of each a month. BUT that is just my opinion.

Thanks,
Drew

[Sam]

Originally posted by Drew
First of all Sam, Saturday you WERE around "a bunch of like minded people." To the effect that we are all here wanting to lose weight. If people weren't interested in losing weight they sure wouldn't have been there Saturday. Each person has to change themselves. Others can't do it for you.

What are you trying to do here Drew? Belittle me? I did not say I wasn't around like minded people, I said I needed to get serious about losing weight and real "meetings" would be a step up for us from just dinner. I don't expect the group to "do it for me", Drew. Katy was asking for suggestions and feedback, which is what I am offering.

Originally posted by Drew

My opinion is that we will lose people.

We had 6 people show up for lunch. By having meetings there I think we will gain a bunch of people who don't visit this site. Knoxville and East Tennessee has half a million people, and I think there are a bunch of low carbers out there we are missing. Weight watchers has thousands of members meeting each week around the area, and you know there are a few that have given up on "points". you must have missed the last part where I asked if anyone in our group could make up a flyer that I could have copies made of and post around town. I think we will gain dozens.

Originally posted by Drew

I personally don't care for "meeting" settings. That is what work is for. I enjoy a meal and visiting more than I would a meeting.

If you want to have dinner and visiting what's wrong with after the meeing? I thought the whole idea of these gatherings was to help and encourage each other in their weight loss, not just a social club, but that is just my opinon.

[Drew]

No you just made it sound like what we had Saturday wasn’t enough. (For some of us it is) No I am not trying to belittle you. I think you hurt some people with your post. (Not me btw)

I didn’t disagree that you should do these meetings. I am just saying some of us won’t attend. That is all. As I said before we need to have one there and then one down towards Sevierville. Maybe there needs to be two groups. (I don’t know and at this point really don’t care.) I have been doing this for four years and I find strength in our “Social” settings. I understand that you don’t. I was also giving my opinion on all of this as you were.

About the flyers talk to Katie she posted them in Sevierville. (btw we got no response in attendance)

Gosh you missed my comment too about “(Although you may add some)” didn’t completely say we would lose everyone. :: rolleyes ::

[Britlee]

I had a great time Saturday! Coffee sucked

[joangel404]

yall do what you feel is right and would help you with encouragement in your wol! i like meeting with yall and had fun sat i am not sure if i could make it all the time to knox but that is cool of thats where yall decide to have it!

brit i had fun too!

[Sam]

The idea behind having bi-monthly meetings is to accomodate as many people as possible. Chuck can't make weekends and I can't make weekdays. One for a meeting, one for a dinner. The meeting would be at the store, the dinner at the Chop house on Chapman hwy. or somewhere there abouts.
Alternate so everyone would be happy.
Sokay?

[Kelly in Tn]

What about meeting at each others homes?

Pot Luck of course.....LOL


Kelly

[Drew]

Katie volunteered her house!!

[Racquel]

Originally posted by Kelly in Tn
What about meeting at each others homes?

Pot Luck of course.....LOL


Kelly

I like that idea.

I've never heard of the store. Is it new? I like the idea of a meeting but is that going to seem rather formal? Is there going to be a set agenda for the meeting (subjects to discuss) or just a free for all? If there is info and actual discussions the meeting setting would be good. Dinner out though is always nice for a relaxed setting to just get together. Nothing like being wishy-washy, huh. It doesn't really matter to me ... I'd just like to meet everyone.

Drew is right though, it might be hard for people outside of Knox to get together in town for the get-togethers. Not too accommodating for those who are in Gatlinburg and the other outlying areas.

[Katiedid]

WOW I really opened pandora's box. LOL JK. Lots of great ideas.

Since today is Tuesday I am going to call Alex and tell him we will meet on Aug 10th at 7:00 pm, He closes at 8:00 and I think that would work better. I will bring all the suggestions and we can talk about what to do next then. Nothing etched in concrete so lets make this work for all involved.

Jo - you and Krystal can ride with me is ya want, maybe you could come here and then I'll drive west.

Maybe I should tell ya where you are meeting (would be a good idea, duh)

Low Carb and Sugar Free Market
7240Kingston Pide #118
Knoxville

Sam - Whats the name of the shopping complex? Its the one with Chilie's and Silver Spoon I think. West of Papermill.

Oh - by the way Sam and Britlee - June Got the Job. She starts Monday - I can't thank you enough for your help. I have stressed over this so much and you are such dears to help. Again THANK YOU!!!

Ok keep those ideas coming and I will print this out and briing it with me. Katie

[cat77dog]

Well I like the idea of a "meeting" and I also like the idea of a "dinner"

So that being said.....I will be there tuesday at 7pm(by the way thanks for making it later,cause i dont get off work until 6:00-6:30pm )

and when there is another get together in a informal setting I will be there too, so tell me when it is? and
if I dont have to work I will be there.

I think the flyer think is a good idea too, katie and sam.
because I know for a fact there are a ton of people in knoxville area that are low-carbing and dont do the internet thing,and a flyer is a good way of getting the word out!

did you ever find anyone to make up the flyer?if not I can do it.


I live on the other side of knoxville than everyone else, but I dont have a problem driving to sevierville or that side of knoxville once a month to meet up with you guys.

I live in oliver springs and work in lenior city and go to the gym in knoxville soooooooo just point me in any direction and I will go!

see ya tuesday katie!

[joangel404]

katie thanks for the offer to drive that is really sweet. I dunno if i can make it yet but i should know fri. sounds like a good idea though hope yall can get lots of people to join!

just a thought about the scale make sure it can accomodate everyone if ya do that idea. cause it wold be embarassing for some if they were too heavy for it. very discouraging! ive been there sadly.

anyway the other ideas sound great and if a meeting setting is what it takes to get soem determined and motivated.then i say Lets DO It!!!!!

Lemme know if there is anything i can do to help. Ill try my best.

[Sam]

I can't make it.
Tuesday nights are blacked out as far as asking for any time off until they get some more people hired.
I thought the meeting was going to be on Saturday, and the dinner on Tuesday
Oh well, maybe next month.

[Drew]

Actually Katie I don't know if I will make it Tuesday either. I went to the ER yesterday because I had a broken blood vessel in my eye and it really hurt back into my head. Anyway . . As the day goes on it hurts even more. The strain in my eye is what makes it worse. (My eye is swollen and in spasm) Maybe I will feel great by then . . .who knows. My mom would like to attend too! (The blood in my eye won’t go away for 2 weeks!! ACK!!)

I think since Sam was a major factor in the LC meeting at the store. We should try to reschedule for a weekend so he can make it. Just my thought.

Tell June CONGRATS!! That is awesome!! (Good job Sam & Brit!)

[crazychuck]

Why can't it be a Flip-Flop scenerio where the Meeting is held on Tuesday this month and dinner on Saturday. Next Month Dinner is the 2nd Tuesday and the meeting is the 4th Saturday and so on etc.That way we are hitting everyone on the meetings that can't make it on the weekends(me) and still have dinner and a social gathering every other month. Just low carbs for thought!!!

I do like the meeting and would like to hear about products and success stories and recipe sharing and so on. Maybe making a dish and bringing it in to the meeting and sharing it with the rest of the group.

Thanks for listening and remember!!

28 Days til it's Football time in TENNESSEE!! GO BIG ORANGE!!

[Sam]

I found a Sintec scale at a yard sale yesterday that will weigh up to 500lbs. I will bring it to the meetings and we can put it off somewhere by itself so if someone wants to check his or her weight they can do so in privacy.

Originally posted by crazychuck
Thanks for listening and remember!!

28 Days til it's Football time in TENNESSEE!! GO BIG ORANGE!! [/b]

I like this guy already

GO BIG ORANGE !!

[joangel404]

oh lord what is it with guys and football? lol j/k i watch the vols too sometimes.
Sam that was a great idea about the scale!

so is the"meeting" still this tues ??or what?? im confused again

[Katiedid]

Its still Tuesday at 7 pm I am bring all these ideas to discuss and plan with. See ya all there. Katie

[Drew]

Hey Katie I am feeling a bit better today. I might be able to make the meeting tomorrow night.

I won't have time to make anything. Mom said something about getting a LC cheesecake or something. Not sure. Are you still bringing the pork rind cake??

[Katiedid]

Nope, realized I HAVE NO PORK RINDS!! I have forgotten to order any. So I will make something, not sure what.

S/f cheesecake sounds great, does she get it from somewhere or does she make it.

I can bring the plates and plastic ware if she wants to do that. Think I will call and get this planned.

Glad you are feelling better. See everyone tomorrow.

Sam if this is not a good night for you tell me which night so we can see if it will work out for you.

[Britlee]

Great! I will be there tomorrow. I look forward to seeing everyone.

[Sam]

Saturday afternoon is good for me
I don't know about the weeknight, I do know Monday and Tuesday is blacked out from 5pm till 10pm

[Racquel]

I'll be there tonight!!! Woo-hoo, can't wait to meet everyone.

Are we supposed to bring something? A dish of some kind?

Also, where exactly is it? I've asked DH to look but alas, he hasn't. If I take the Papermill/Northshore exit which way do I go?

[Drew]

From Papermill/Northshore go WEST on Kingston Pike! You will see an Olive Garden on your left. (Pass it) Then there will be a strip mall on the left. It has Chili’s in it. If you get to Kmart or the mall you have gone too far. lol

Well I suck cause I didn't tell my mom what to make for tonight. I don't know what we can bring. I will try to think of something. My eye was hurting so bad from my contacts that I just took them out and went to bed last night.

My mom and I will be there I guess.

[Drew]

About the dish . . . Katie and I were gonna try to bring something. Although now I have no idea what to bring because it is so late.

[Racquel]

Originally posted by Drew