Hi, my name is…

[ 24 ] 03/11/2011 | april

Dear Friends,

I’m wondering… Will you play a game with me?

Here lately, I’ve seen a lot of new faces, and I was thinking we should play a game to all get to know each other better. So this is how it’s going to work:

1. Give us your name.

2. Tell us how you found the Sisterhood.

3. Tell us why you are here.

4. Say one nice thing about the person who commented above you. (Note: this could get tricky, some people may end up with two people commenting on them. If so, that’s fine, but please let’s try to get everyone. If you already posted1-3 but see that someone hasn’t had something nice said about them, then feel free to post another #4. Does that make sense? I hope so!)

I’ll start us off!

1. My name is April.

2. Back in 2009, I found the Sisterhood on Twitter while watching The Biggest Loser. The next day, I emailed them and told them what a great site they had, and within 24 hours, Christy had talked me into re-starting my blog and joining in the next challenge. Within a few months, Christy asked me to post every other Thursday, then a few months later, she asked me to contribute full time. That day was the best day for me. Since learning what it took to live a healthy life, I always wanted to “pay it forward” and this was my chance. If I have touched just one of your lives, then my mission has been successful.

3. I am here because I want to touch lives. I want to inspire you, I want to watch you succeed. It is such a great feeling to succeed. But also, I know that I will always need support because sometimes I may fall. If I fall I have many wonderful people to lift me up. Thank you to each and every one of you for being who you are because who you are is amazing.

4. I’m the first one to play, so what is the first person going to say about ME?

Let’s here it! GO!

Tags: April, featured, getting to know you game, how did you find us, say something nice, why are you here

Category: April, MIND IT, The Sisterhood

About april: I'm a brand new cyclist! In just a few short months, the sport has reminded me that it's all about the journey, and I need to enjoy the ride. I live with my two dogs and two birds, and love to spoil my nephew. Oh yeah, and I'm 32. View author profile.

http://www.jeninreallife.com/ jeninRL

1. My name is Jen
2. I found the Sisterhood in early 2009 – I think
3. I am here because I love everything SJ – it is possible that I bleed denim. This is the most real, most supportive, and most fun group of hookers in the blogworld!! I have made friends at a time when I didnt have many (truth be told, if not for my “blog” friends I would be kinda lonely). I love this group and I cannot even begin to put words to all the reasons.
4.April – I had the pleasure of meeting and hugging April at fitbloggin last year. April is sweet and kind and sooo funny – I dont think she knows, but April reminded me of how much I love Star Trek. April’s love for her nephew is so touching. April is a good person and I am happy to call her a friend!
http://www.whereverimaywander.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

1. My name is Melissa.
2. I began the Sisterhood with 3 other lovely ladies in November, 2008!
3. I am here because every one of us is made of awesome. I’m just tried to be the most awesome I can be. ;p The support around here is like none other.
4. Let me tell you about Jen. She is a beautiful soul. I got to meet her last year at fitbloggin. She waited for me to arrive (really late!) at the hotel and greeted me with a huge hug. We also ran our first mile (ever!) together! We have a lot in common. I love, love, love Jen and am lucky to have her as a friend.

http://www.jeninreallife.com/ jeninRL

aww shucks! I love you lots Lissa!!

and its been an emotional morning, so yes, I am in tears!

damn hooker, making me cry!
=)

http://christy.shrinkingjeans.net Christy_TheSistherhood

Damn, Melissa beat me to you, skank. Now I have to say something nice about Melissa? I don’t know if I can handle it…….

http://www.whereverimaywander.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

Bahaha! WINNING!

http://christy.shrinkingjeans.net Christy_TheSistherhood

1. My name is Christy
2. I along with Melissa and a few others, founded the Sisterhood in November of 2008!
3. I am here because I need support, and I have so much support to give. I have been where you have been in my weight loss journey (that’s lasted over 6 years)! I am here to offer a safe place for women (and men) to come and let it all hang out :)
4. Jen…..Jen, Jen, Jen. Oh how I love Jen. She is funny as hell, and compassionate too. She teaches at risk youth – a very, very hard and sometimes (ha) difficult job – and she does it because she is passionate and compassionate. I like to think of her as Michelle Pfeiffer in Dangerous Minds. For real. She also has a wonderful husband who supports her in every way, and a beautiful daughter whom she’s an amazing role model for. I could go on for days. I love Jen!!!!

http://www.jeninreallife.com/ jeninRL

OMG! I really have been following you all since the beginning! I started WW in November of 2008 and tweeted about WW and found you. Wow!

I am so LUCKY to have you as a friend!

I am feeling sooo loved this morning! Thank you Christy!!

XOX

ps – damn, I am an emotional hooker today!

http://www.facebook.com/dawnrmcgee Dawn Mertzer McGee

1. My name is Dawn
2. I found SJ on FB when I was posting a note about my weight loss from this new program I started in Nov.
3. I’m here because teamwork and support is always better than going it alone and I’ve learned a lot about healthy eating over the past 20 years and I’d like to help pass some of that along.
4. Well, I don’t know Christy at all, but being one of the founders of the SJ, I’ll give her props as having created a great community and I love her spirit of wanting to share!
http://amaryreconstructing.blogspot.com/ Amary Evelina

1.) Hi, my name is Amary, it’s pronounced A-ma-rie. :-) I’m the youngest of 4 girls, all who have A names and I think my parents were running out of choices when they got too me!
2.) I found the sisterhood about a month ago.
3.) I’m here because I like to have a goal and when I’m at it alone, it feels damn near impossible.
4.) I don’t Dawn, nor do I really know much of anyone here anyway.. But it sounds like she has got a lot too offer, she’s learned a lot about diet and weight loss so I think she would be a great help to a lot of us here. :-)

Anonymous

1.) Hi, my name is Emily. I live in Northern Ca married work full time and a huge pet lover.
2.) I found the sisterhood site on March 1st through another fit blogger. She mentioned the challenged and linked it.
3.) I’m here for the support. I have been on a weight loss journey for 2 years now and still have a ways to go. I need all the help and support I can get. Already with the challenge I’ve made a new friend and her support is helping me stay focused.
4.) I’m very new here as well but first Amary has a lovely name! Secondly she seems goal oriented and determined to succeed which I admire!

Almasdays

Hey! My name is Denise

I can’t remember if I found the sisterhood through twitter or blogs. I’m an avid stalker of both!

I am here to be inspired!

I see above me is Emily! I am excited to know you’ve been on your journey 2 years! I wish you all the success in the world and seeing that you are from Northern Cali, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these natural uncertainties that are tsunamis!!!
http://twitter.com/girlsworld Kirsten

1. Hi! My name is Kirsten.
2. I found the Sisterhood at it’s inception in November 2008 through Beth from Ishouldbefoldinglaundry – she was an original writer.
3. I’m here because I needed a kick in the pants to be consistent in my exercise. And the Sisterhood has allowed me to push my limits and grow.
4. Denise…mmm. I don’t know Denise! I must change that! I hope you finding all the inspiration you need here to be the best you that you can be!
Anonymous

1. Hi, My name is Bari.
2. I found the Sisterhood in the spring of 2009. I first blogged in June of that year, but probably lurked around the site for awhile first.
3. I am here because I have learned I cannot “do this” alone. I abso-freaking-lutely ADORE the women (and men) I have “met” thru Shrinkingjeans. They have truly become some of my best friends and have given me the love and support I needed to get my health back on track.
4. Kirsten!!! YEAH, I get my Buff Brazen Bunny teammate! I cannot say enough about Kirsten. She is a mom to 3 beautiful girls, who she homeschools and gets to all their fun activities (gymnastics, swimming, you name it). Not only is she a kick-ass mom, she is a kick-ass runner. I really credit Kirsten for getting my running where it is today. I jokingly call her “coach” when we tweet about workouts, but it really isn’t a joke. Without her encouragement, I doubt I would have EVER finished a 1/2 marathon. For realz. Plus, not only is Kirsten a great bloggy/twitter friend, she is a forever inreallife friend. Kirsten and I got to meet last year and were able to run together in Chicago along the Lake Michigan shore. Back when I was barely running 3 miles she stayed at my pace and we had a great time. I cannot wait to give her another hug when we meet up again at fitbloggin. SMOOTCHES, Kirsten. I love you, hooker!
http://twitter.com/carriesymes Carrie Symes

1. Hi my name is Carrie
2. I found the Sisterhood August of 2010. I participated in a few challenges and then lurked around for awhile, and now I’m back!
3. Because you are all so totally freakin awesome!! I love the support and the challenges that you guys do.
4 . Bari is so nice and supportive!

Anonymous

1. I’m Debra– I’m from GA and a Southern girl through and through.

2. I found the Sisterhood last summer. I started a blog on wordpress and was looking for other fitness/weight loss bloggers. I hit the mother load. Or rather the sister load. I love this place.

3. I am here for support, to give and to get. I’m here for the contests, they are so much fun. I’m here for the cool recipes and great product reviews. I’m here for the guaranteed butt-whupping that I know I’ll get if these gals see that I need one.

4. Carrie: I don’t know a lot about Carrie, I’ve seen your name around though and I do know that you have a super cute blog layout!

http://twitter.com/Janellie23 Janelle

1. My name is Janelle.

2. I am new to the Sisterhood as of a couple of weeks. I am sorry to say I didn’t leave breadcrumbs along the way so I can’t remember where I first heard about it. I do think someone was participating in your last challenge and it made me excited to join Spring in 2 Action. By the way, I live in Minnesota and I am sorry to say that it does not feel like Spring just yet!
3. I am here because I want to be consistent with my healthy choices. I have gained and lost the same 20ish pounds for many years. I’d like to strive to find a weight I can maintain for life. I like that the Sisterhood attracts a diversity of women and men from a wide range of ages. The energy that radiates from the blog and the blogs of readers is catching.
4. Carrie of “Simply Fitting into Life…and my old jeans” is inspiring because she is going to participate in her first tri this summer. I am looking forward to hearing her updates on her journey to buy a new bike! Best wishes Carrie.

It is great to meet you all!

3. Tell us why you are here.

4. Say one nice thing about the person who commented above you. (Note: this could get tricky, some people may end up with two people commenting on them. If so, that’s fine, but please let’s try to get everyone. If you already posted1-3 but see that someone hasn’t had something nice said about them, then feel free to post another #4. Does that make sense? I hope so!)

http://www.whereverimaywander.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

I am from ND and we are far from spring judging by yesterday’s blizzard. ;)

Anonymous

1. My name is AnnG
2. I found the Sisterhood through http://www.Ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com (Beth) shortly after it was founded.
3. I come to the Sisterhood for the support and info that is provided on a daily basis! I come here because I need to lose weight and the best way I have found to do this is through the support and encouragement that I get from my friends! The women I have “met” through this site have become some of my best friends! Always encouraging and ready to give me a push in the right direction if I need it!
4. Janelle is new here so I went looking for info to determine what she is all about :))
She is a YouCapture participate with Beth so that makes her just one blog removed from the Sisterhood! She lives in MN and loves to hike and take pictures. It as nice to learn more about her and I hope to get to know her better in the near future!!

btw, Thanks April for starting this!! Love doing things that help me know others better!
http://plainolegrandmaislosingit.wordpress.com/http://plainolegrandmaislosingit.wordpress.com/ Adah

1. My name is Adah
2. I joined the Sisterhood I htink in 2009 after reading about it on Beth an Christy’s blogs. I really started participating during the Shrinkvivor challenge.
3. I’m here just like everyone else…I need to lose weight and I really like the support and encouragement everyone gives.
4. Ann – I “met” Ann when we both started the C25K together. She hands out motviation and encouragement like some people hand out candy! Always there when you need a little kick in the butt or a pat on the back! Thanks Ann for all the support you’ve given me!

Anonymous

Thanks, Adah!! That made my day!!

http://www.melgetsfit.com Mel (@MelGetsFit)

1. My name is Melissa, but my nickname is Mel.
2. I found out about the Sisterhood in the late summer/early fall of 2009 on Twitter around the time the first Virtual 5k was being hatched. I’d been wanting to do another 5k, so I decided to stick around and give it a go. What a great decision! I went on to be part of the first Team Shrinking Jeans last year that training with Team in Training and got to meet so many awesome sisters when we all met up in San Diego for our half marathon. I was thrilled beyond measure earlier this year when I was asked to become a contributing writer for the Sisterhood.
3. I’m here because I don’t think I’ve ever found a more caring, supportive, and welcoming group. It doesn’t matter how old or young, fit or unfit, thin or not one is, they can find a home and support here at the Sisterhood.
4. Adah – If you don’t already know Adah, you really should rectify that! She is an absolutely amazing cheerleader here at the Sisterhood. She leaves such encouraging comments on my blog posts and is always there with a cheerful word, especially when I’ve had a less than stellar week on the scales. Be sure to also check out her blog at http:/plainolegrandmaislosingit.wordpress.com/!
http://twitter.com/TrishB Trish

1. My name is Trish

2. I found the SisterHood through Twitter. I think it was Feb 2010. I can’t remember exactly how on Twitter I found it, but I went over and looked around. I was shy about it and then in July took the step and joined Down & Dirty with the 30 Day Shred. After that I stayed and joined in other challenges.

3. I am here because I was doing this alone. I mean I had support, but I didn’t have some one that was going through the same things as I was. I came to love the ladies here and everyone involved. I was welcomed with open arms and had instant friends. I wanted to quit not to long ago and the love and encouragement that came from this place brought me to tears. There is always a high five, a cheer, a smile, a hug, advice, support and encouragement. The instant I became involved here I felt like I could conquer this thing, no matter how long it’s going to take. It’s just so hard to put into words how much I appreciate all that SJ has done for me.

4. Mel-I just adore her! She has been so supportive and kind! She can cheer you up in an instant. She is funny, beautiful and so very smart! If you have not gotten the chance to get to know her, go read her blog http://www.melgetsfit.com/, follow her on Twitter @MelGetsfit & read her blog her as well, because she is also a contributing writer here at SJ! She has earned her #70lbs weight loss badge. So she knows what she is talking about. If you need help or encouragement talk to her! Love you girl!!