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The TVClubHouse: Archives: 2004 January - Arpil: Discovery Channel's great weight loss plan: Archive through January 09, 2004 users admin

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Sherrie

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 9:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am popping in to thank everyone for all of the great information about this event. Because of you I know about it and now know to get there early. How early are all of you planning on getting there?

My sister and I are going. Because we are so close we think we have a shot at sticking to it because there is support and competitiveness between us.

Has everyone else received a response after signing up? I signed up last week and have heard nothing. Just curious, thanks!

Pamy

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 9:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL Tabby!

Jagger

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 10:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I received a response in an e-mail the same day or the next day, however I almost deleted it because of the subject line, it said something like reply to your survey or something strange and I thought it was just junk mail.

When I clicked on the link it said to enter my e-mail as my password to get more information, however when I actually clicked on the link I couldn't find anywhere to enter my password?

Herckleperckle

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 11:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jagger, I think you only need your password to access the information on the Diet and Fitness Program link.

Yay, Sherrie, for signing up! Like Jagger, I think the email I received from them was pretty cursory in content. It just allowed me to confirm my password. That's about it.

Reader234

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 12:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
WEll, I may not be signing up after all! I have to drive ds back to school, and I will pass near a Discovery Store, but if there is a line, and a limited packets, I think I'll pass. Plus with the imminent threat of snow... I will pick the day with NO snow blizzard!! :)

I keep going back and forth on whetehr I'm capable of changing, doing better.

Jagger

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 12:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
HP that is the area I was looking for, from the e-mail it said they would set you up on a plan of what to eat, what meals to prepare, etc. But even when I click on those links I see nowhere to enter a password. I'll have to wait until I get home where the picture is better on my computer, maybe I'm just missing something.

Herckleperckle

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 5:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, Jagger, I think that all starts AFTER the kickoff date when you weigh in--unless you chose not to go to a weigh-in. Did you?

I could be wrong, though! Anyone else?

Tabbyking

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 5:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
reader, i am doing it on my own. i signed up at the challenge page, but won't be able to go to a center. it's okay. i am here for the 'support group effect'!

now, what is everyone having for "The Last Supper" tonight? :) i am cooking a crockpot roast with peppers and veggies, and we'll have a green salad.
i told my husband last night, "you can eat what you want during the day, but at home, i am preparing low-carb meals and you will eat them." his eyes got big, but he didn't say a word. hell, he has more weight to lose than i do LOL, but i swear, if he gives up beer for a week, and still eats his potato chips and high-carb lunches, he loses 10 pounds, and i can diet and exercise for 3 months to do that!

reader, you make me smile! we are all capable of change. we just have to decide if we need or want to. i know i need to eat a certain way for my health, and losing weight is an added bonus!

Tabbyking

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 5:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
now, pamy, toss me a gd donut!

Landi

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 5:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i've been looking for this diet and looking for it... kinda hard when i read it as "Disney Channel's Great Weight Loss Plan"

Kappy

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 6:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Herckle ~ I still have not received a password to access the diet and fitness program and I've signed up three times now. What they send me is simply a link to the home page. From there, when I try to access the diet and excercise program, I'm asked for a password on top of my e-mail so maybe you're right that we just can't access it until Saturday? I was just wanting a sneak peek at what it is going to look like.

Max

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 8:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kappy, Just ignore the password field. Put your email address in and click GO. That takes you to the page you filled out with your name, address, etc. Click Continue at the bottom of that page, and you'll see the "personal analysis" they created for you.

That's all you can get for now. The email I got said that the rest of the "personalized website" would be online beginning January 12th.

Hope that helps.

BTW, My personal analysis says that I should only consume 1245 calories per day. I have 100 pounds to lose. Based on past experience, if I drop my food intake to that low a calorie level, my body will go into starvation mode very quickly. When I've had success before, I started out at somewhere around a 1600-1800 calorie level and then, as I lost pounds, decreased gradually from there. Does 1245 calories sound low to anyone else, given that I'm 48 and have an extra 100 pounds on my frame?

I will be going into a store on Saturday to, hopefully, get a packet. I need the Bally's membership for weight training. Because I know that I would do better with a partner, I lined up a couple of them via CraigsList. It's a chance to meet new people as well as support each other through this. :)

Myjohnhenry

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 8:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey Max...I am thinking I am going to try to do the challenge too. The only store I saw listed was the one downtown at Pioneer Place. I haven't read my personal analysis yet.

Max

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 8:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yep, MJH, Pioneer Place is it. I'm hoping the Max trains are running on Saturday morning 'cause I don't want to drive over the hill to get there. :) I'm going to try and be there when they open at 9:30.

Myjohnhenry

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 8:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I almost always take the Max downtown...it is so much easier. I actually hope it is running tomorrow because I am supposed to work the WinterHawk game (if it doesn't get postponed again) and am thinking I will probably take the Max there even though I don't particularly want to at night. They had the Blue Line running almost the full length this afternoon I think.

Max

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 8:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Good news,MJH. They just said on the news that the entire Max line is open again and on time!!! :) Hope it stays that way.

Tabbyking

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 11:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
landi, i believe the disney channel has mouse cheese, musketeers bars, and donald duck orange juice. sounds like a good challenge to me!

Texannie

Friday, January 09, 2004 - 7:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I got this email today

Wow! America's interest in the Discovery Health National Body Challenge has far exceeded our greatest expectations! Due to the incredible response, we want to let you know a few things.

If you plan to weigh-in at a participating weigh-in location on January 10th, there may be long lines. Weigh-ins will be ongoing throughout the day, and we suggest that you plan your day accordingly.We have increased personnel at each site and we are doing everything we can to accommodate every person while supplies last. You should check on-line at discovery.com/health to find the store hours of your local weigh-in site.

We want to remind you that you don't need to weigh-in at a store location to join the Challenge. Starting on Saturday, January 10th you can weigh yourself from the comfort of your own home and report your weight online. Then, for twelve weeks, Challenge yourself to make a positive life change and track your progress online with the rest of the nation.


Thank you again for your participation in the Discovery Health National Body Challenge!

Meemo

Friday, January 09, 2004 - 11:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
hey guys, i've been lurking in this thread. wondering if i should do this. so today i went ahead and registered. now i think i'm scared. lol. but excited!!

Pamy

Friday, January 09, 2004 - 11:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Do you have to register online to do the weigh in at the store??

How early are you planning to go get in line??

Our store is inside the mall, there are about 30 enterances to the mall, so I am not sure what we will do. Our store opens at 10am, I think mall opens at 9, I think we are going to go at 8am.

I am not looking forward to this!

Mak1

Friday, January 09, 2004 - 12:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Max, I'm not sure about how many calories you should eat, but will tell you what Discovery's goal is for me so you can compare. I'm 50. They set a goal for me to lose 23 -30 pounds, with a daily calorie goal of 1,370. Another weight/nutrition site I checked set the same weight loss goal, but set my calories at 2200. An article I read in Time magazine recommended I eat 2,045 calories to lose weight. The more I read, the more confused I get.

Meemo, I was scared after I registered, too. Now I just don't care, lol. I'll just do my best and see what happens.

Pamy, the way I read it, the registration is either online OR at the store. Are you just dreading the early registration line...or the whole Challenge?

My conclusion is that I will use Discovery's info/numbers as guides but will adapt everything to what works for me.

Pamy

Friday, January 09, 2004 - 12:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mostly getting up early! The store is 45 miles from us.

Tabbyking

Friday, January 09, 2004 - 2:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
wow, 23 to 30 pounds is a lot for 12 weeks. i would be happy with 15 to 20, based on the 1 to 1.5 pounds i tend to lose each week when i diet sensibly and exercise at least 30 minutes a day.
i wish i could have over 2,000 calories a day! i would think the 1,370 is much more realistic, if they are setting Mak a goal of 23-30 pounds.

i am aiming for 18, based on my average 1.5 pounds a week. anything over that would be a plus and a nice surprise:)

Max

Friday, January 09, 2004 - 4:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Gosh, Mak1, that's quite a difference! I guess they mean for me to lose this extra 100 pounds in a shorter timeframe than I really have in mind or think might be safe. I don't know. I'm going to the weigh-in tomorrow, so I'll be interested to see what they tell me there. :)

I just got back from meeting one of the challenge partners I've found. She's really sweet and fun and I think we'll be good support for each other. The other gal couldn't join us today due to work commitments, but all three of us are meeting at a MAX station tomorrow morning to head downtown for the weigh-in. STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!!! :)

Mak1

Friday, January 09, 2004 - 4:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I kept a food diary and found out that I had to add snacks, as the DC recommends, to get up to 1,370 per day. My own weight loss goal is 18 pounds. I'd look sick if I lost 30.

Sounds like you'll have some good support, Max. That should make it easier. I'd like to know how they come up with their numbers on the Discovery site. Good luck at the registration tomorrow. Hopefully they can answer your question about calories.