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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