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The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans

November 23rd, 2008 | Comments | Posted in Welcome | by beth

We’re just a bunch of girls (and one boy), who want to lose weight.

That’s how this website was formed.  Except THIS website, isn’t just about us.  It’s about YOU, too.

It’s about us.  It’s about doing this incredibly difficult thing, weight loss, and having a place to share our triumphs and our frustrations.  We’ve created this little home on the internet for all of us to feel like we’re not so alone in this battle of weight loss.  Weight loss is SO HARD.  It is our hope that we make it easier.

This site is going to be filled with information, which we are hoping will fuel your weight loss.  Don’t just check in once a day, check in five times a day.  Don’t just come here to read about someone else’s weight loss, share yours in the comments.  This is OUR community.

Not only will we have our fair share of personal stories, recipes, reviews, etc, but we will also be hosting weight loss challenges.  Our first one begins NEXT MONDAY.  It’s called the I’m Dreaming of a Light Christmas Challenge, we’ll have weekly weigh ins, where YOU will have an opportunity to share with everyone how your journey is going.

So, tell us, right now, are you with us?  How much do you want to lose?  What would you like to see on this site?  We can’t wait to hear from you and we can’t wait to share this journey with you.

Welcome to the sisterhood.

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  • I'm late to the party but anxiously awaiting the 1/5/09 new challenge start date!
  • Looks fun and I NEED to do this!
    Goal=30 lbs.
  • I'm not sure how I found this blog ... I had started out at Thursday Thirteens ...

    But I am so glad I ended up here. I am doing WW at Work and it's a good group I'm with ... but do need more motivation.

    Hoping to loose more ...

    Pammy
  • What a great site! I've already lost about 20 pounds and still have several more to go! The inspiration here is invigorating!
  • Kim
    Im so in already posted about it. Thanks so much for doing this :)
  • Teresa
    OMG- I am so in. I want to look and feel smokin' hot for my soldier's return! This is a great idea. I hope to be about 20 pounds lighter when all is said and done.
    I've been on the weight loss roller coaster my whole life- I need some inspiration! Thanks!
  • Count me in. I've been talking about losing weight for as long as I can remember but haven't really done anything. Now when your daughter starts saying things like, "Mommy, you're tummy is fat", It's time to really start moving. I'm hoping that with the accountability I'll find the motivation to get stepping. Thanks.
  • Count me in! I have joined a gym and have been working out but I want to step it up and this is perfect for me!!
  • I'm SO in. I joined a gym about 6 months ago and was really good for a while and actually lost 12 pounds in the first couple months. But since then I've sort of fizzled and really need a little renewed motivation. I'd love to loose another couple pounds before attending 2 weddings this holiday season. My overall goal is to loose at least another 10, and hopefully another 20 pounds before getting pregnant again.
  • Fantastic!! I hope I have enough discipline to join :-)
  • I really want to lose about 15 pounds--might be 20 after this week!
    Love the site :)
  • I'm in, although I'm in good shape, I need to get lean. The joints want 20 less pounds to cart around! So I'm going for 20 to start and then another 10 after that!
  • You know I'm with you! I blogged about it in my Friday post!
  • I used to be with Beth on Tales from the Scales and so excited that you all joined together to start a new site. I definitely want in! I'm happy to say that I am down to my last 10 although probably my last 18 after today!! Let me know what I need to do to be counted. Can't wait for the new challenge. I'm subscribing so I don't miss a thing.
  • I really need in, 70+ pounds to go for me...Please count me in!!!
  • I so want in! I have weight to lose since having the baby still, about 30lbs or so... hopefully I can stick to something
  • I think I'm going to like it here! However, I know this is a terrible start, but my holiday willpower is NOT GOOD. Thanksgiving is tomorrow -- is shall be my last hoorah -- and then, I-AM-IN!!! 25 pounds.
  • LOL! I had to laugh at your title because that was really hilarious. I love it, and besides - I need to lose I think about 50 lbs!
  • I'm in! I'm posting about this on my blog, too.
    Here's to skinny jeans!!!
  • Fabulous! Love it!!

    I"ll blog about it after thanksgiving weekend.

    Is there an official place to join? I'm looking to shed 15 to 25 whoopeee!
  • I'm joining up too! I have about 15 lbs to lose. I put the button on my blog and plan to blog about this site on Thursday. I will email Melissa now! Thanks ladies, this is gonna be great! : )
  • oh, i am so in! ideally, would like to lose about 50 lbs., but don't want to be unrealistic, so help me stay on track, k??!! only one serving of mashed potatoes for this girl on thursday, thank you very much!
  • I had my son almost two years ago and I weigh more now than I did then! I've been wanting to do this for a while now, I just need to get up and do it! I would like to lose 30-40 pounds. I've never had to lose this much, so it's going to take a lot of hard work!
  • Last week I was pregnant and thinking that next Christmas I'll be at 120. Then I had a miscarriage and, looking on the bright side, I can start losing weight now. So I'm in. I need to loose 10 pounds.
  • Echoing the rest - perfect timing!

    Ideally, I could stand to lose 60lb. but knowing how this thing works and knowing that for me losing weight in the winter is SO much harder - I'll start with a smaller goal first and say 10 lbs for the first challenge.
  • The site turned out great! And I am in! A couple of years ago I did WW and was at my lowest and felt great and confident. Slowly the weight crept back on - my muffin top is my biggest enemy right now. I'm trying to lose about 10 pounds.
  • Angela
    Oh my! This site couldn't have started at a better time. After a bad dr appt on Nov 11--I've been watching what I eat, but don't have any support. I run a daycare--so I'm at home by myself. I have lose 120 lbs the right way.
  • omg, I have been dieting & working out for 2 weeks srtaight now, and i'm starting to feel the benefits. but I need that extra kick in the you-know-what. Count me IN?
  • What a great idea! I need to kick my pop habit to the curb. And get healthy before I stroke out before I'm 40 years old.
    I loved what you said in your post Beth, about not dieting or counting points, but getting rid of the bad habits. It sounds much less intimidating that way, but still I know it is hard.
    I lost 30 lbs. on WW last year and have more to lose, so I'm excited to give this a go with you girls! (And guy!)
  • Can I join even if I don't need to lose weight but desperately need to be healthier and more in shape? If so, count me in.
  • Stacy
    Oh I need this, how courageous of you beth, I may not be as brave as you or comited but lord knows I need to be. So I may lurk for awhile but Im supporting everyone and praying for myself to put the soda down and pick my darn feet up and move...great great idea thank you!!
  • Great site, and I love the concept. I have 50 more pounds to lose. Someone help kick my A$$ please?!
  • Debbie
    I love the name/design of this site! :) Best of luck to you all!
  • Jessica
    OK I'm in! I have been talking about day 1 for so long it's time to do something about it and look just in time for the holidays.
  • OK Beth, I am SO IN!!!! The site is awesome and the timing is perfect for me too! Not so perfect because it is the holidays; but perfect because my husband just entered a "Biggest Loser" contest with coworkers at work - and I WANT TO BEAT HIM!! SO, I will join you gals. I love to eat. I love to eat. But, I need to love to exercise. Hmmm, that's difficult to say. I too am going to log back into WW for the first time in MONTHS! Wish me luck...thanks for the great new site :)
  • The site looks wonderful...Congratulations! What a great team you make :-) The name, the tag line, the buttons and sayings are just so creative. I love that Brian is on bored (man, you drink a lot of Diet Coke. If you must have all that, I suppose your plan to drink water first is the smartest way to go!).

    Good job, girls (and guy).
  • I am SO in!!! What a great idea!
  • look at your great new site...good for all of you.

    I am here in support and hoping to keep off the weight I lost.
  • I emailed Lissa to let her know I am in, this is a great site!
  • Jen
    Cool website!

    I lost 50# a couple of years ago. Due to a knee injury and inability to run like I used to in order to maintain my weight, since September I've gained 7 back. Not cool! Tired of my tight jeans, I'm back to tracking calories.

    PS, I'm friends with Melissa, that's how I found this site!
  • OK I soooo want in on this, perfect timing, I was already trying to lose weight (yet again) and now there's a group for it, accountability, love it!! But when I tried to email Melissa, I kept getting the 404 ouch page, can you help me join, PPPPPLllllllllllleassssssssse!
  • AdventureInBabywearing
    Oh my gosh I love it! I love Brian's first post! Alright, I need to lose at least 25 lbs. Today is the day. I'm still in bed but am getting up now and doing some sort of exercise and will try not to think about the Dr. Pepper in my fridge.

    Steph
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