Thursday, February 18, 2010

The Group

So 25 of us made it through the first six months and lost 644 pounds. All 25 remained in the group and we added 25 more for Session 2. I open enrollment twice a year as I believe it takes a six month commitment to change a habit. So the 50 members in Session 2 lost 571 pounds for a total of 1,215 pounds for the first year. Session 3 started in January of 2009 with almost all of the original Session 1 and 2 members and we added 15 more people. Then we went up to 80 people in Session 4. The total weight loss for two years is 1711 pounds. Session 5 started with a total of 80 old and new members and in just 5 weeks we have lost 175 pounds.

Once a PIO member always a PIO Member. It is akin to Alcoholics Anonymous where maintenance can only be guaranteed with a lifetime commitment to wellness and attendance at a weekly meeting.

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