The Dedicated Divas

Hi! And welcome to The Dedicated Divas website!

You more than likely found yourself here after searching the web for some inspiration and/or motivation to lose weight. Maybe you found our link on one of our members' pages... or maybe you just got *really* lucky and by chance, wound up here. :)

Regardless of the how or why... we're glad to have you here to visit!

At this point, you're probably wondering just what The Dedicated Divas are. Allow me to explain!

The Dedicated Divas are a wonderful group of women traveling the road to becoming healthy and fit... and while we all know it's a tough, long, winding road ;), it can be a bit easier to travel it with friends by your side. That's what makes The Dedicated Divas so wonderful! Not only are we a group with the same goals, but we're friends. Sure, we talk about losing weight... the frustrations & the hardships, tips and advice. But our weightloss journeys are not just who we are. We've each got our own lives and families, and our group is a group of friends first and foremost. We've come to know each other intimately and personally, and the support and love within our group makes us unique and special. :) Our group has been alive and kickin' since February 20th, 2002... making us one year old very soon! We're proud to say we've made it this far, for this long... and only better things are to come! :)

The Dedicated Divas is primarily a message board community. It is comprised of a number of categories and boards. That way, if you're looking for something specific, you can find it! For example, here are a few of the boards you'll find at The Dedicated Divas:

*The Daily Thread*

The area used most at The Dedicated Divas... it's your chance to say hi, respond to your fellow Divas, and sit down, relax, and talk about your day, yourself, YOU!

*Weightloss Discussion*

A place to ask your fellow Divas any questions you may have about weightloss.

*Weightloss Tips*

Do you have a great idea to help weightloss? Here's the place to share it with The Divas!

*Fitness Tracker*

Track your daily workout miles and minutes.

*Water Log*

It's important to CHUG that H2O! Record your daily water intake.

*The Challenge Board*

We've always got a challenge going on... whether it be the Easter 'Playboy Bunny' Challenge, or the Valentine's Day Cupid Challenge... you can sign up and challenge YOU to becoming more fit!

*Our Daily Motivation*

We've got just what you need to start the day out right!

*Before & After Pics*

We wanna *watch* you melt! Share your before and after pictures with The Divas!

*The Diva Buddy Board*

Get yourself paired up with a fellow Diva for a week, and get to know your friends!

*The Diva Kitchen*

Share your favorite healthy recipes and meals.

*Diva Must-Reads*

If you've read a great book, and want to tell The Divas about it... this is your chance!

*The Diva Family Board*

You know your fellow Divas, you see their faces everyday... but what about their family and friends? Share pictures with The Divas!

*and many, many more!*

The Dedicated Divas message board is also password-protected. This keeps non-members from stumbling upon our site. Only Divas know the address to our boards, can access them and read them, or post messages. Your privacy is important, and completely safe. :)

So... are you interested yet? Do you think The Decicated Divas are a group you could *really* belong to, benefit from, and contribute to?? Then we'd love for you to join us! We limit The Divas to a small number of members... it keeps our group close-knit and intimate. But if you're interested in being considered as a new Dedicated Diva, the process is simple:

S end an email from your real email account (your ISP provider, not a Yahoo! or Hotmail account). The subject line MUST read, "The Dedicated Divas--Request to Join." In the email, include the following information:

1.) Your first name, the first initial of your last name, and any nickname you go by.

For example, if your name is Suzanne Johnson, and you go by Sue, you would type: Suzanne J., Sue

2.) A short description of yourself, your family, anything about YOU. :)

3.) Your reasons for wanting to lose weight.

4.) You method for losing weight.

For example, if you follow the Weight Watchers program, the Atkins Plan, just eating low-cal/low-fat, etc. The Dedicated Divas is not limited to a specific program or method.

5.) A picture of yourself.

This need only be a picture of your face, not a full-body shot. Each Diva's picture is placed on their profile, so that each time you post, your picture is also posted. It helps keep the intimate feeling of the group, and allows us to associate your name with your face. :)

The Dedicated Divas are not a group with a lot of rules to follow. But we do have one, and it's very important. On Thursdays of every week, The Divas weigh-in. Our message board has a special, specific category for you to post your weigh-in. At the end of the day, the totals are tallied up, and the Diva with the biggest weightloss for the week is name that week's "Big Fat Loser." :) Each Diva must weigh-in every week. Of course, if you're going to be gone on vacation, or otherwise unable to access a computer at weigh-in time, you can contact one of the administrators and you won't be punished. ;) But because we have just one rule, it is strictly enforced. If you do not weigh-in or contact an administrator prior to weigh-in, you WILL BE REMOVED from the group.

Also... as was stated above, The Dedicated Divas is not just a weightloss group. We're a family of women, and our purpose is not just to have a site to weigh-in at. For that reason, as a Diva you are expected to post as frequently as possible, not just visit weekly to post your weightloss. You, and your fellow Divas, will not benefit from your membership unless you are an active member. We don't have posting requirements, but we do want to see you around the boards as much as possible. If you do not think you have the time to be an active member, you may want to consider if The Dedicated Divas is the right group for you.

Now... if you're still interested in joining us, we'd love to hear from you! Send the above requested information to pocketfullofposies@hotmail.com with "The Dedicated Divas--Request to Join" in the subject line. Please do not send an email without the aforementioned subject line and ALL of the requested information; if you do, it will be deleted and not opened.

If you have any questions about The Dedicated Divas, send an email to pocketfullofposies@hotmail.com with the subject line, "The Dedicated Divas--Question."

Thanks again for visiting! We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Best Wishes,

The Dedicated Divas Team

visitors since August 28, 2001!