Weightloss Pals UPDATED 25+ Pounds

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Swap Coordinator:	marcsgrl (contact)
Swap categories:	Letters & Writing Email
Number of people in swap:	21
Location:	International
Type:	Type 1: Electronic
Last day to signup/drop:	September 30, 2009
Date items must be sent by:	December 31, 2009
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
This swap is for those of us who are trying to lose 25 or more pounds. For this swap you will have one partner and you and your partner will encourage each other through email support. If you want to exchange mailing addys or phone numbers that is up to each of you but for this swap it will be all email based. You must check in with your partner at least once a week with updates, new recipes you've tried, weight you've lost, trials you have faced, challenges you've met. Whatever you want to talk about. In order to complete this swap you must send at least 1 email a week for the duration of the swap until the send by date which will be three months from now. Hopefully we can all meet a new friend to help us on our journeys. Also since you will be sending to one person and receiving from another you will be keeping in touch with both partners. This swap will work like a penpal swap. I will be adding a survey on here in a day or so for you to fill out and send to your partner. This way you can evaluate what you may have in common. All are welcome to join as long as you are looking to lose 25+ pounds. No recent (last three active swap months) flakers. THE SURVEY... Weight Loss Survey to send to your partner. Weight? Goal pounds lost? Timeline to lose weight? Worst Eating Habit? Exercise equipment available to you? diet plan if any you are on? Types of healthy foods you enjoy (this is for when your partner sends you recipes)? Healthy foods you don't like?

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trashgirl 09/23/2009 #

Hi, I don't have quit that much to lose, but I sure would like to join you. trashgirl

shiverphone 09/23/2009 #

This is inspiration I could use =] count me in <3

marcsgrl 09/23/2009 #

awesome! I changed the amount to 25+ but I am afraid that is as low as I want to go for this. Hopefully that will suit you trashgirl. I also sent you a pm to see if 25 would work for you.

LadyStephanie 09/23/2009 #

I love it! I lost 30 pounds in 10 weeks this summer, and have been maintaining for about 6 weeks. BUT(T) I have more to lose! Having a partner really works!!! My partner was my husband and so far he has lost 40 pounds! So I KNOW it can be done. Count me in.

shiverphone 09/23/2009 #

This does feel a little more personal than a huge dieting website =] definitely more appealing...

marcsgrl 09/23/2009 #

That is great guys. I definitely feel more comfortable one on one than I do when I am with a big group. This will be so much more intimate. Welcome to the swap!

user6937 09/23/2009 #

This is great - I gained weight during my holidays in the summer, and now I've just returned from a cruise. Cruise = food! This will help me keep to my goal of writing things down again.

marcsgrl 09/23/2009 #

Awesome!

Lavender72004 09/24/2009 #

Im in. I have about 30 pounds to lose to get to my goal weight....I really think having a partner would be very helpful can hardly wait for the fun to begin...

marcsgrl 09/25/2009 #

Yay! Welcome to the swap.

user8088 09/29/2009 #

This is such a good idea! I've been meaning to start working out again but haven't had the energy. Hopefully this will encourage me :D

LadyStephanie 09/29/2009 #

I replied to the e-mail, but just in case: I have 40 pounds to lose to reach personal "this-would-make-me-happy-to-live-this-way" goal. 55 pounds to achieve the "Steamy, Hot & Sexy" category!!!

user6937 09/30/2009 #

LOL, LadyStephanie - that's about what I put in my profile! My dream goal and a realistic one :)

urquhart 09/30/2009 #

How soon will partners be assigned? Thanks! Sounds like a great swap!

marcsgrl 09/30/2009 #

You guys rock! I am sure we can all reach our sexy/steamy goals. I hope whoever my partner is doesn't mind long term. I will be at this for awhile and I can use all the encouragement I can get. lol

I will be assigning partners by noon tomorrow.

Vaiolet 10/ 1/2009 #

Can't wait to start this...!

user6937 10/ 1/2009 #

I think it should be made clearer that you actually have TWO partners - one you email (and who rates you) and another person who emails you (and you rate them)! I think this will work fine as long as everybody is treated as an equal partner. A three way partnership can work fine.

LadyStephanie 10/ 2/2009 #

Yeah, I'm loving this idea. Thanks so much Marsgrl for putting this swap up. Anyone in this swap that wants to e-mail me is welcome to! When it comes to making smart choices, I need all the help I can get.

ladyfeathers 10/ 2/2009 #

Except that there isn't a way to rate the person who we send to , only the one who sends to us.

Anyone who wants to email me as an additional partner IM me.

minnie12 10/ 8/2009 #

yay week one done and lost 7lbs super happy....!!!!

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