Looking for a Diet & Exercise Buddy

**RubyMutt** · 08-27-2003, 07:46 PM

I *think* I just joined the group. I've never joined a Yahoo! Group before, so I hope I did things right. My name on Yahoo is aprilsflame

**wolfsoul** · 08-27-2003, 09:27 PM

I forgot to add my name is catahoula_addict.

**popcornbird** · 08-28-2003, 01:51 AM

I went to Yahoo Groups and searched for this one, but couldn't find it.

I've never joined a yahoo group and have no clue how. Any advice?

Ps. I was thinking, although I do like the idea of yahoo groups, I thought it would be better if we could make a request to Karen and Paul to add a Health and Fitness forum on the board, like they added Marketplace and Dog House, for the health and well being of PT's members, and also so we can discuss right here, without having to keep going to yahoo.

If anyone agrees with me, maybe we should ask Karen and Paul about this. I know there are many PT'ers that need to get motivated and lose weight, and since this is such a wonderful board, I thought it would be great if Karen and Paul could provide us with such a forum on PT. That way, anyone can join in if they seem to like it later on, and I *think* it would be more helpful that way. What do you think?

**Lerah021399** · 08-28-2003, 07:30 AM

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PTDietBuddies/

This is the link for the group. You will receive an email at your Yahoo account asking you to confirm your request to join the group. Then the moderator has to approve your membership. Hope to see you all there!

**wolfsoul** · 08-28-2003, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by popcornbird

Ps. I was thinking, although I do like the idea of yahoo groups, I thought it would be better if we could make a request to Karen and Paul to add a Health and Fitness forum on the board, like they added Marketplace and Dog House, for the health and well being of PT's members, and also so we can discuss right here, without having to keep going to yahoo. If anyone agrees with me, maybe we should ask Karen and Paul about this. I know there are many PT'ers that need to get motivated and lose weight, and since this is such a wonderful board, I thought it would be great if Karen and Paul could provide us with such a forum on PT. That way, anyone can join in if they seem to like it later on, and I *think* it would be more helpful that way. What do you think?

I like this idea.

I feel as if I'll be reluctant to stay on yahoo for half as long as I stay on PT.

**popcornbird** · 08-28-2003, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by wolfsoul
I like this idea. I feel as if I'll be reluctant to stay on yahoo for half as long as I stay on PT.

I know, same here.

I'm afraid I won't get motivated by going to yahoo because I will keep forgetting to go.

Thanks Lerah. See what I mean. I even forgot to check my emails.

**wolfsoul** · 08-28-2003, 04:53 PM

Yes , I'll probably forget too lol. I never really go on my yahoo IM. And I'm still not sure how this whole yahoo thing works. Is it like posting? Or a chat line like aim or msn?

I ate a bagel today...Bad Jordan!

**popcornbird** · 08-28-2003, 11:48 PM

bump

**Ally Cat's Mommy** · 08-29-2003, 01:18 PM

Hi Everyone,

Thurs and Fri is the weekend here, and my ADSL at home isn't working yet

Thanks to everyone who replied - I'll see if any of the responses have come through to me at work in the morning, and add your names so You can access the group.

Sorry for "dissapearing" in the middle of all this - being totaly out of sync with all of you (both regards to TIME ZONES and WEEKENDS is a real PAIN

**AmberLee** · 08-29-2003, 09:16 PM

I prefer the Yahoo as it is more private, but ... whatever. I've applied as Amberlee017 (long story). Hope to see you there!

**Christiansmommy** · 08-29-2003, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by popcornbird
I went to Yahoo Groups and searched for this one, but couldn't find it. I've never joined a yahoo group and have no clue how. Any advice?

Ps. I was thinking, although I do like the idea of yahoo groups, I thought it would be better if we could make a request to Karen and Paul to add a Health and Fitness forum on the board, like they added Marketplace and Dog House, for the health and well being of PT's members, and also so we can discuss right here, without having to keep going to yahoo. If anyone agrees with me, maybe we should ask Karen and Paul about this. I know there are many PT'ers that need to get motivated and lose weight, and since this is such a wonderful board, I thought it would be great if Karen and Paul could provide us with such a forum on PT. That way, anyone can join in if they seem to like it later on, and I *think* it would be more helpful that way. What do you think?

I think it would be great to have a health and fitness board here on pettalk...i can only get on here so often to check up on stuff...it would be easier to just have to go to one place

**Ally Cat's Mommy** · 08-30-2003, 01:14 AM

OK, The Yahoo Group is officially up and running!

I think some of us prefer Yahoo (as AmberLee mentioned) as is IS more private, and hopefully this will be an ONGOING exercise, so to have a thread in PT for it may be a "litttle" bit off-topic.

The other advantage of using a group is that there are facilities to add files and photos, which we could use for the following:
- recipes / workout plans etc
- before / after photos (IF any of us are brave enough)

For those of you who are worried that you may forget to check in with the group, I would suggest that under "Options" you subscribe for a "daily digest" which will send you a summary of all the posts for that day.

Also, again from a privacy point of view, I have set up the group so that it is a "Members Only" group. This means that only PT'ers will know about the group, and only approved members can post to the group and view the files.

If anyone else would like to join, please go to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PTDietBuddies/
and click on the "Join This Group" button.

Thanks again to everyone for all the support, and I am lookign foward to seeing you all on PTDietBuddies (and of course on Pet Talk)

Julie

**popcornbird** · 08-30-2003, 01:27 AM

I'm on my way there..........in..........let's say half an hour. I want to check it out before I go to bed, but must finish checking out PT first. Will you be there in 1/2 an hour?

I'll try not to forget, hopefully. I didn't mean making threads on this in General on PT. I meant that Karen and Paul perhaps, could make a seperate Health and Fitness board on PT, but if you're more comfortable with Yahoo, being private and all, I guess we'll just drop the idea for now and go on with Yahoo. Thanks for starting this!

**Cataholic** · 08-30-2003, 02:03 PM

Something is wrong...I have posted two messages...and they won't show up on Yahoo!!! I thought the first time maybe I just did it wrong, or, more time was needed to show up...but, it has been over one hour on the first, and about 12 minutes on the second...does anyone know what I might be doing wrong?

I go into the group, and hit post message, and it looks like I am posting it...I type stuff in, and then submit...and NOTHING!

**wolfsoul** · 08-30-2003, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by Cataholic
Something is wrong...I have posted two messages...and they won't show up on Yahoo!!! I thought the first time maybe I just did it wrong, or, more time was needed to show up...but, it has been over one hour on the first, and about 12 minutes on the second...does anyone know what I might be doing wrong?

I go into the group, and hit post message, and it looks like I am posting it...I type stuff in, and then submit...and NOTHING!

It's alright.

Sometimes it takes a few minutes to show up on yahoo. Give it a five minute break and I'm sure that when you check it will be there.

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