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Pamy

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 5:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My DH and I are going to do this. You get 3 mo free at Bally's and some other perks.
Here is the link...

http://health.discovery.com/convergence/nationalbodychallenge/locations/event_details.html

Anyone else planning on doing this?? We weigh in next Saturday!

Cinder

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 5:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm going to do it. Luckily I finally live near a metropolitan area- but I will still have to drive 45 minutes to weigh in- but I want the free stuff.

I mentioned it in the "Who wants to lose weight with me" thread. I've been debating posting it here.

Pamy

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 6:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Cool Cinder! I am still wondering if there is a catch to the free Ballys thing, I will read the fine print when I get it next week

Reader234

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 8:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've been posting the link in quite a few places too Cinder!! Thanks for the heads up!! I'm tempted, free is my favorite word!! *G Jan 10 is a Saturday, I understand not all Bally's are "official" weigh in places...

Pamy

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 8:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You have to weigh in at a Discovery store, you can find a store near you at that link. I am not sure if you can also weigh in at Bally's

Herckleperckle

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 8:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Pamy, thank you so much for posting this. I just happened to see this thread. I went to the site, signed up, and registered for the weigh in (at the Discovery Channel Store at the Danbury Fair Mall, which is minutes from me). So I am set!!!

I am finally determined to get this extra weight off. I just needed something to push me to step up and you did it! I know I will be happier with how I look and feel. And I will be able to get back into my wardrobe once again, too!

I am so excited!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Tabbyking

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 8:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
there isn't a bally's within 75 miles and no weigh-in place within 90 miles. i guess overweight people don't live in rural areas.....LOL
i'm gonna weigh-in though-- at my doctor's appointment on january 12, which is close enough to the start date. since i see her every 3 months, i will count my end date at my april appointment. i am hoping to lose 20 pounds. sigh, yes, 2 of those pounds will be 'repeat losses' from the holiday gain!

Tabbyking

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 8:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
this is quite frustrating. it says you can register at their page if you can't go to an official weigh-in center, but i just keep going in circles. everything leads me back to the list of weigh-in centers and the closest one is 100 miles from me! there is no place to register on-line, as far as i can tell... i am burning irritation cells, but not sure about fat cells!

Pamy

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 8:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
COOL HP! Tabby..the site has a link for ppl if you dont live near one...ck it out..

Herckleperckle

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 8:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tabby, I am going to the site to see if I can help. Be back at you momentarily!

Herckleperckle

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 8:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Um, Tabby, would you mind telling me where you live?

Cinder

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 8:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
"Can't Make It to a Weigh-in?
If you can't make it to a weigh-in event you can still participate in the National Body Challenge! Register at Discovery.health.com beginning Dec. 26, 2003, to use the FREE online Discovery Health National Body Challenge Diet & Fitness Program, an interactive diet and exercise tool that includes a food log, customized meal plans and more! "

I bet the catch is that they HOPE you will continue going to Bally's. I hope that the free passes are offered at ALL Bally's.

Edited: Here is the link.
http://www.in2nutrition.com/discovery/
The system is SLOW right now- but it lets you register, ask questions, gives advice- and then aske if you want to be a pert of the challenge.

Herckleperckle

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 8:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I know you are in central CA, but don't know CA at all. I will look at a map on Mapquest while waiting!!!

Herckleperckle

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 9:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Probably all you need is what Pamy gave you. But I have printed out a CA map and am going to guess you live near the Fresno area. Going back to Discovery health.com

Cinder

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 9:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I noticed the link didn't post as a link- but when I went to edit it again it had been too long.
Register National Body Challenge

The journal is provided for download after you register. I am still trying to check it out- but the site went down. "Please excuse us...
We know you're anxious to get back to work so we're moving as fast as we can to improve our tools and services. We thank you for your patience.
Back up in 2 minutes!"


Herckleperckle

Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 10:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tabby, I just mapped all the Discovery Channel locations posted on a CA map, and you're right, they are catering to the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas only. It looks like the closest city is Santa Clara, for you (the Valley Fair listing).

But, Pamy is right. Under the discoveryhealth.com page, you'll see a headline, called "The Weight Is Over!". Click on it.

On the next page, under "The Weight Is Over" and "Join the National Body Challenge," you'll see a much smaller heading called "Diet and Fitness Program." Under it, is the heading, "Join the Challenge." Click on it.

That takes you to the "Let's Go Get Fit" (small heading) and "Get Started here" link. Just click on it and you can then register and get personalized fitness plans, food log, fast-food guide and become a member of the DHChNational Body Challenge.

Tabbyking

Friday, January 02, 2004 - 12:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i'll try again and thanks!

Tabbyking

Friday, January 02, 2004 - 12:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
okay, tabby breathes heavily as she climbs out of the national body challenge pages where she was totally immersed for 10 glorious minutes. wipes sweat off brow.
okay, i didn't exactly climb out...i sorta got thrown out. it's so busy, they only let you on for 10-minute intervals. just enough time to check out krispy kremes on the fast food list and cauliflower on the nutrition list. the bad news is i really can't have any good item at krispy kreme. the good news is, i can have 22 cups of cauliflower and not be over my 22 carbs per meal!
wonder if beano has carbs in it? :)
i wanted to print the log pages but my printer only works on even days. have no idea why, but it has been that way for months! and waiting til midnight doesn't help. it has to be after i go to bed, sleep and get back up for it to count as the next day. one of those weird and wacky tabby things!

i am happy to see that what i have been doing for the last couple of months is pretty much what they are suggesting. now that the holidays are over and most of the parties and snack foods are done with, i can get right back on track. and having all you guys and gals with me makes it even better.

not1!!! we have a peer group.


are those people who pee?

Kappy

Friday, January 02, 2004 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Allright! I signed up for Flylady's getting clutter free challenge and now I've signed on for the Discovery Channel's great weight loss plan! Happy New Year!

PS ~ Thank you for the thread, Pamy!

Puttergirl

Friday, January 02, 2004 - 3:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm going to do it. Within the last 6 months, I have lost 15 pounds and then put it all back on again!!

Herckleperckle

Friday, January 02, 2004 - 7:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am going to get dh to take a pictures of me this week--at least by Saturday (weigh-in day). Then, if and when I am ready, I might post the before and after pix! MIGHT, I say. [If I keep a few shots (front, side and back views) on my fridge, maybe it will help me!!]

Egbok

Friday, January 02, 2004 - 9:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Herckle, the pics do help! In November 2002, I joined Weight Watchers and I took the "before" pictures. After 1 year, I had lost 55 pounds and I had some "after" pictures taken....the difference is incredible!! Also, the way I feel is definitely incredible too!

I wish you and all the others luck with this Bally's/Discovery Channel Challenge!! Woo Hoo!!


Herckleperckle

Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 2:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Eggie, !

Thanks so much for the + feedback and support! I got through day 1 without cheating. And I feel hunger, but it is a welcome feeling! I can deal, once my head is in the right place. I think it finally is!!

Thanks again! Your words really help!

Konamouse

Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 2:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tabby - where did you see that cauliflower has only 1 g carb per cup? Raw cauliflower is about 4-5 g per cup and only about 25 calories. We all should eat more fruits & vegetables. Try dividing your plate in half = vegetables, then one quarter for low fat protein and the last one quarter (less than the size of your fist) = complex starch (i.e. high fiber grain like brown rice or whole wheat pasta). Glad you finally got registered. Good luck, we're all cheering for ya!

Herckle - keep going, we're here for support. Studies show that successful weight loss maintainers keep log books, exercise, and have "buddies". I'm sure the TVCH has plenty of those <insert big hugs>

And for Putter, Kappy, and everyone else: No skipping meals or snacks - fuel your body to increase your metabolism.

'squeek'

Reader234

Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 2:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
YEAH!! (thanks and {hugs} to everyone!!

PS Dont forget to come over to the community message bb to give and receive more help, and support!!

Lose WeightWith Me