Slimming World for the meetings and a VLCD Diet

[TripleWhopper]

Someone needs to set up an offline Minimins.

Right now Starlight, its exactly what I want to do.

Perhaps local meetings across the country in some public places which are free (instead of the usual church/town halls) and with a bit of thought and planning this could be very successful!

What you think of it?

 

[Starlight]

Being realistic though very very few people lose that kind of weight on SW etc.

 

[Starlight]

Right now Starlight, its exactly what I want to do.

Perhaps local meetings across the country in some public places which are free (instead of the usual church/town halls) and with a bit of thought and planning this could be very successful!

What you think of it?

Having been a Member here for years and seen the rate its grown and the sheer number of people joining I think you could make a fortune!!

 

[TripleWhopper]

Having been a Member here for years and seen the rate its grown and the sheer number of people joining I think you could make a fortune!!

To be honest, I would like something that is financially as neutral as possible.
I think to capitalise on peoples need to socialise for a common goal is not really on my books.

But having said that, if there was a need to rent a place to gather then that would be another story as it is for the benefit of everyone and the effort of organising the whole thing, but as I said I wouldn't make it the main goal of getting people together.

We should try out our first meeting for members in and around London, we could all go to a cinema or theatre and gather round afterwards for a chat in a pub (even though I dont touch alcohol).

I have some ideas about this, who do you think we could speak to to help making this a reality?

Admins?

 

[Starlight]

What about the meet section

 

[TripleWhopper]

What about the meet section

Yeah, I been there once and it seems very empty. We would need something with more impact and visibility to get as many as possible on our first gathering.

But for now maybe I will stalk some Slimming World meetings and ask around if I could join as an spectator, even if I still had to pay.

I just dont like being alone on this.

 

[furrysmudge]

But for now maybe I will stalk some Slimming World meetings and ask around if I could join as an spectator, even if I still had to pay.

Sorry love, I still don't think that would go down to well :wave_cry:

 

[Starlight]

Sorry love, I still don't think that would go down to well :wave_cry:

I have to agree with you there. I dont think any SW consultant would ok that.

 

[hatwell]

What about Overeaters Anonymous? Here is a place where their meetings are listed, it looks like there are loads in the UK. It's great that you are aware of and willing to discuss your problematic relationship with food, and it sounds like that kind of discussion is exactly what their meetings are for.

Overeaters Anonymous - Welcome to Overeaters Anonymous

 

[TripleWhopper]

What about Overeaters Anonymous? Here is a place where their meetings are listed, it looks like there are loads in the UK. It's great that you are aware of and willing to discuss your problematic relationship with food, and it sounds like that kind of discussion is exactly what their meetings are for.

Overeaters Anonymous - Welcome to Overeaters Anonymous

Thanks! Found one 20m walk from my place ;-)

Will check it out on the next meeting!

 

[Rayven]

Where could I go to be with people also losing weight and motivating each other?

Please don't feel demotivated by what we've said. I think you have several options.
*You could try to set up your own support group for people following a VLCD or just any diet on their own who want to meet and chat with others trying to lose weight. Maybe post an ad on here for others in your area, or put up a notice on local notice boards etc.
* You could ask at the local SW meeting if you could stay to chat to the members but not get weighed with everyone else - however i do feel this would be slightly counter productive for you, as everyone will be discussing recipes, ways of coping when eating out etc, and this simply won't apply to you.
* OR.....you could come & actually do Slimming World, stay for group, get fantastic support & make some friends at the same time.

Whatever you decide to do it has to be right for you. Please don't feel so low about it. You'll find something that suits you. xx