DU Group: Exercise and Fitness...any takers?

[dolo amber]

Interested parties post here, please. We need at least 10 w/donor stars, and we need a mission statement. Which someone other than me should write. :D

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

1. I am absolutely interested...I am in an exercise slump right now

and could use a little motivation...MKJ

[emulatorloo]

2. Me Too! I made a lot of progress in 2004; now I feel like a big slug

and it is making me nervous for 2005.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

3. Democrats don't exercise!

Alright, that's not true... but Michael Moore probably doesn't, and neither should you!! :-)

[dolo amber]

4. Hey, did you see him last night

on the Critics Choice Awards?? :wow:

I daresay Mr. Moore has been ambushed by the Queer Eye fellas...he looked SMASHING. Slim, hair styled, nice suit...amazing. ;)

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

5. LOL!! I love MM, but I don't need to emulate his waist size to show my

love :) MKJ

[terrya]

6. I'd want to join an Excecise and Fitness Forum.

Here's one more interested person.

:hi:

T

[SOteric]

7. We have an "Excesses and Flirtness" forum, is that close enough?

:7

We call it the Lounge.

[dolo amber]

9. I seem to have developed

Big Ass Syndrome hanging out in that forum, tho...I think I'll sue. :grr:

:D

[SOteric]

10. *LOL* Yeah, but you've picked up a big boob, too.

;-)

I keed, I keeed.

[Magrittes Pipe]

8. But if I exercise, then I'll lose my beer belly.

What else will I be able to rest my beer upon?

[midnight armadillo]

11. Isn't there a procdure to make one?

I didn't pay any attention to new group creation.

[dolo amber]

13. Ok, here's how we do it:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=206x10

So I'll start another thread specifically asking if there's interest, I guess...we'll see how that goes. :hi:

Or, I'll just change the title/body of THIS thread! I'm so smrt...

[MemphisTiger]

12. I'm interested.

Currently lifting weight and trying to put on muscle. cut body fat after about 24 weeks

[dolo amber]

14. We have 5 with donor stars already...

We're halfway there. :)

[underpants]

15. Yes definitely

I can't believe there isn't one already

[funkybutt]

16. Sounds good

It'd probably be really busy this time of year. Everyone is on the resolution kick.

I've been dieting and exercising for around 3 weeks now.

[meegbear]

17. Count me in ...

always great to give/get advise.

[terrya]

18. Would this include nutrition/supplements...

As well?

[dolo amber]

22. Dunno, Terry....

I guess so long as it doesn't venture too far into woo-woo land that'd be ok. ;)

As soon as someone steps up and volunteers to write a mission statement, all that sorta thing can be discussed. (HINT HINT, people...:D)

[terrya]

25. Thanks, d.

I, too, don't want the forum to go off into woo-woo land. But I think we might want to make sure nutrition is a part of it. Working out and eating McDonald's at the same time is rather counter-productive (I've done the workout and beer and pizza thing in the past. :-)

T

[meti57b]

19. YES ... count me in!

[Bertha Venation]

20. I am interested. Sign me up.

I can't write the mission statement, knowing little about exercise & fitness. But I hope to learn. That's why I want to join. Thanks, Dolo.

[mopinko]

21. i'm in

my misery could use some company. i have been on again off again with yoga, and other stuff for most of my adult life. i am 50, and in crappy health, and need to get it together.
i let my y membership lapse this summer, and bought a gazelle. i have used it twice. i had been doing pretty well at the y, then i caught west nile virus. i have had problems ever since.
my son is after me to get him some weights. he could really use it, too.

so, we could have a daily workout log, and one for aches and pains.

[dolo amber]

24. Heh

I'd say the 'aches and pains' log could be a monster. :D

Ok, so with you on board, we have 10 donor stars...now all we need is a Mission Statement. Please, guys...you do not want the embarrasment of having me write it. ;)

[jean]

23. yes - count me in

[dolo amber]

26. MISSION STATEMENT TIME

Ok, I guess the point of the group is for support, advice and general bellyaching regarding trying to get into shape. Nutrition and dieting...equipment, what workout works for you...that sorta thing. Please feel free to add your ideas/concerns.

I have no idea how to write a proper mission statement, so as soon as that's handled we'll PM the Admins and see if we're a go. :hi:

[dolo amber]

29. Anyone....

Bueller? Bueller..? :shrug:

[Lex]

27. Yes!

I'd join an Exercise and Fitness forum here at DU.

Just last night I went looking for one in the many, many forums (fora?) that DU has and was surprised there was none.

[RaleighNCDem]

28. I am interested.

[terrya]

30. How about this for a mission statement?

The Exercise and Fitness Group exists as a place for people to discuss exercise, fitness and nutrition. Support and advice from those who are experts, novices or who are interested in beginning an exercise program.

[dolo amber]

31. Is that all there is to it?

I mean, is that all there is to writing a mission statement?? I thought it had to be all long and fancy and whatnot... Fuck sake, I coulda done THAT. :D

I think it's perfect, Terry! :bounce:

[terrya]

35. I think that's it.

I went to the DU groups area and read what Skinner mentioned about asking for a group...and it didn't seem to be anything more than what I wrote. I don't think you have to go into flights of rhetorical fancy or anything. :-)

Thanks, D. :-)

T

[dolo amber]

38. So now everyone has to agree on it

per the instructions...So, does anyone disagree? No? Great, I'll PM Skinner.

:D

[flvegan]

43. Oooh, absolutely!

[rockymountaindem]

32. Absolutely

I could use diet and nutrition advice anytime.

[msgadget]

33. Yes, yes, yes!

I was going to propose the same thing - someplace to check in, moan and groan, share new information...

I'm starting already: :bounce:

[DS1]

34. I could go for an exercise partner

for nightly and early morning workouts ;-)

[dolo amber]

36. Silly wabbit

Tricks are for whores. :P

[DS1]

39. Okay, know any good whores that don't mind working odd hours?

:shrug:

[midnight armadillo]

44. You have two already!

They're on the ends of your wrists :evilgrin:

I'm in on the group, by the way.

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

37. I'm interested. n/t

[dolo amber]

40. This is in ATA

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=120x27999


That work for everyone?

[kaitykaity]

41. This is a good idea.

Count me in as well.

:)

[Left Is Write]

42. Count me in.