we have a new spotlight coming up in the next week or so

we will be sending out some emails about it when we are ready to go. it will be interesting because we are working with a big company who is bringing a new fitness and workout product to market. And each participant will get one!

This means that the people in the spotlight need to be HARDCORE PT members. We can't have people drop out and stuff. It will be interesting in that the goals will be exercise focused.

We are in the final stages of figuring out what we are going to do, but I wanted to give you all a heads up. We want people who are going to commit to this 100%.

It will be fun to try something new like this!

-Habib

Fri. Apr 16, 1:41pm

I'm in! : )
I have a pretty good handle on my food; it's the exercise part of the equation that's giving me trouble. I could really use a challenge to help kick my butt into gear!
~tnt0617

Friday, April 16, 2010, 2:13 PM

Sounds great

Looking forward to seeing what's in store!

Friday, April 16, 2010, 2:14 PM

I'm trying to keep up with my logs and wouldn't mind being in another spotlight. I've been pushing myself hard exercise-wise, but I think the extra eyes on my log might add to the motivation and keep my nutrition in check.

-dothezonk

Friday, April 16, 2010, 2:19 PM

I'll do it! ttalb42

Friday, April 16, 2010, 2:19 PM

i am interested. please put me on the list. Thanks.

Friday, April 16, 2010, 2:25 PM

I'm game, Habib! I was planning on starting hard core in a few weeks!

Friday, April 16, 2010, 2:42 PM

Spotlight

Hardcore!!! I'm intrigued!

Friday, April 16, 2010, 3:04 PM

I want to do it! This is the motivation I need!

Friday, April 16, 2010, 3:09 PM

Count me in. I need that accountability, plus I like trying out née things

Friday, April 16, 2010, 3:10 PM

I'm in!!!

I'd really like to see what you guys have to offer. I'm so committed!!!

Friday, April 16, 2010, 3:22 PM

Oops! forgot my username
hello1031

Friday, April 16, 2010, 3:23 PM

rickie

Friday, April 16, 2010, 3:53 PM

PT is working so well for me so far, with weight management at least! I'd love a challenge to get me moving on the excercise more, especially now that it is nearly summer!

robin1219

Friday, April 16, 2010, 4:12 PM

count me in! :)

kim_

Friday, April 16, 2010, 4:31 PM

I would love to do this let me know noelisep

Friday, April 16, 2010, 4:54 PM

count me in.. I could really use the extra accountability.. I just surpassed my 200 pounds released milestone.. since joining PT I have released over 40 pounds.. I still have 40some pounds left to go to goal.. I NEED to stay focused. I am in line to be interviewed for The Disease Proof Blog when I reach goal.. I am so looking forward to spreading the word about Eating for nutrition.. Eating to live not living to eat!. PT rocks.. thank you for all that you do.. it feels great to not be on this journey alone anymore.

*lynneta*

Friday, April 16, 2010, 5:41 PM

Forgot my username too and realized I can't type on my phone. Garyp.

Friday, April 16, 2010, 5:54 PM

I am in

Please put me on. It willbe great to knock out a challenge

Friday, April 16, 2010, 6:05 PM

Maybe

Add me in too, if the spotlight is 3-5months. I can't committ more than 6 months, since my schedule will be difficult to predict beyond that [and I want to make sure I do my part if I get spotlighted].

jade94306

Friday, April 16, 2010, 6:22 PM

Plateaus and stress: big issues for me and also while i am dieting.

Friday, April 16, 2010, 7:02 PM

can't wait...

I do great with my food....still need to work on getting the exercise a regular part of my life. I'm hit and miss where that is concerned

Friday, April 16, 2010, 9:04 PM

you need to list your user name and how long you have been consistently logging for. We are also interested in your exercise goal for the spotlight.

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 8:45 AM

We can't commit to who will actually be in the final spots but we'll be sending out an email soon with all the details!

Jackie

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 8:54 AM

Also, there will only be 16 spots!!

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 8:55 AM

Waving Hand to Be Picked

Username: jana*

Logging consistently for two years (since April 15th, 2008)

My exercise goal for the spotlight ... maintain current weekly weights routine, continue and improve my running, train for a 5K in September and a half-marathon next spring, and a full marathon eventually, as well as immediately adding on weekly swimming and cycling in order to prepare for a triathlon in coming years.

Would love to do this!

Jana
jana*

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 10:03 AM

me again.

you need to list your user name and how long you have been consistently logging for. We are also interested in your exercise goal for the spotlight

user name: tnt0617
PT member since June 2005 - logging fairly consistently (ok - not so much during pregnancies.)
Exercise goal: I would like to get back into a routine where I exercise 4-5x per week on a regular basis.

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 1:47 PM

I have been a PT member consistently and actively for 3 years .. March was my third year anniversary with this amazing site..

My Exercise goal for the spotlight is to continue exercising 6 days a week.. cardio and weight training releasing weight and toning my body .

.. I want to build up my running, training for a 5k, a HM . eventually a full and its funny Jana.I was talking to my mom about taking swimming lessons to learn to swim well. I also want to buy a bike.. so yes in my mind someday I would like to work toward a triathlon as well.

would love to be included!

if you can conceive it you can achieve it.

*lynneta*

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 2:07 PM

I'd like to be considered. Sometimes during the week I leave my logs blank (I go to school and work full-time) but I always update them.

~umchicana

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 2:15 PM

Woo hoo Lynneta, yet another tri-babe among us, welcome to the club! :)
Of course I have not done one yet or even started training or even found a specific race to do, but just the ambition to do it is what makes us tri-babes in my book. We are tri-babes at heart and that's what counts! :)

There's Jade who's a real tri-babe already (busy training for two upcoming races), and Kim and me and you with ambitions, and many more on PT that I'm not aware of, I'm sure. And Tina/Squanna is gonna become one too ... she does not know it yet but she is gonna catch the bug in time too ... sshhh, don't tell her I said anything ... I hope she doesn't read this ... I'd get in big trouble with her if she knew what I was up to behind her back ... :)

Jana
:)

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 2:34 PM

lol Jana... my plan is someday to come and join team Europe for a race or two.... I haven't done a race yet either, but its in my heart and I am pulling it out and building on it..

I am going to pull Ed and Gary.. my two running buds with me .. next to all my chicas.... that will be one kick ass time!!.. hmm Jackie.. Hab you in?

yep I think we should look into a race we could all meet somewhere that way we can start saving for it..

it would be a dream to meet all of you.. each of you has inspired me in many ways.. your like family to me!

sorry guys.. didn't mean to take over the spotlight thread..

*lynneta*

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 2:54 PM

Lynneta ...

Sounds good to me ... all great plans ... yes it would/will be so much fun for a bunch of us PT people to get together for a race. Can't wait! :)

Jana

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 3:55 PM

ttalb42
pt member since June 2008
very consistant logger for last 4 months
very active in group and coaching team
would love an exercise challenge
goal to gain more strength and be even more
toned overall.

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 8:11 PM

Sounds intriguing... count me in

lose 110

Sunday, April 18, 2010, 2:12 PM

Username: Colorshow

PT member since: Feb 2010 - So I'm pretty new here still, but I check in to log food and check-in with my teams/groups usually twice a day, morning/afternoon and night.

Exercise goal: Next summer (2011), I hope to complete a half-marathon and a triathalon. I haven't been consistently working out since I left my rowing team due to injury about a year ago. But I'm all healed now, and I miss it constantly, especially the strict, daily accountability and competitiveness of a team sport. I'd love a new challenge.

(Pick me! Pick me!)

-Colorshow

Sunday, April 18, 2010, 3:01 PM

I would love to do this! I'm a good logger and despite healthy diet and multiple days at the gym doing numerous different workouts, I cannot lose weight. I know if this could work for me it could work for anyone and I'm for 100% commitment!
- Cartwheel =)

Sunday, April 18, 2010, 6:37 PM

I would love to be involved.

Sunday, April 18, 2010, 7:25 PM

sorry....

username angelkiss

Sunday, April 18, 2010, 7:26 PM

I am super-excited for the new spotlight! I have been consistently logging for three years.
I am a group fitness stalker, but I am ready to branch out and try new things. More workouts from home and RUNNING!
I would love to be considered!
username *diana*

Monday, April 19, 2010, 7:11 AM

Kim told me that this will be for 3 months, which I can deifnitely committe.

username: jade94306
on PT since 2007
consistently loggoing: at least 1 year
goal: full marathon end of Oct w/ goal to Boston Qualify by 2012; maybe another sprint in Sept (time pending);

Monday, April 19, 2010, 1:31 PM

We don't know if it's exactly 3 months, still working out the details. I'll know very soon. - Jackie

Monday, April 19, 2010, 1:51 PM

I can't wait!!

*lynneta*

Monday, April 19, 2010, 2:31 PM

Username: Michelle
I have been a mbr since 2005, but an active daily logger since Oct 2007.
Love to log, log every day, love to chat with my team/group members.
My exercise goal is to get in the gym 2-3x a week, and really get out there this summer by biking, playing frisbee, swimming, walking & actually start jogging (at 280lbs, it will be a challenge!)

Would love to be part of the spotlight, and have some extra accountability, and I love the feeling of community that it brings. :)

Monday, April 19, 2010, 3:01 PM

username: garyp

Member Since 2006, Consistently Logging Again Since 2008

Exercise Goal: Train for my fall marathons, improve 5k/10k time. Get back into a more structured weight lifting routine. Maybe start swimming (precursor to eventual) triathlon training.

Monday, April 19, 2010, 3:29 PM

Interested PT member

User Name: jmt
Member since: 3/3/2009
Consistently logging: - I logged for the first 6 months and then foolishly thought that I could do it alone. I quickly found that I must have the PT community in my life. So I've really been logging faithfully...almost religiously since the end of 2009. The PT community is my nutrutional and fitness rock, and I have seen this in almost every aspect of the eating and fitness adventure.

Exercise Goals: I'm running my first HM on May 2nd and have stuck to my training plan on all except for 3 days over past 6 months. After May 2nd, I will establish even bigger and better goals (speed for HM, full marathon, or tri...not sure which). My overarching goal is to consistently improve upon myself, push myself to my limits...and maintain this as a priority among my many daily responsibilities. Oh yeah, and also bring my family along for the ride....as they are all now exercising, eating nutritionally dense foods, and loving every moment. Love it. Thanks PT!

So....I'm in if you want me. Bring it on.

Monday, April 19, 2010, 4:33 PM

Hey PeerTrainer! (Silly Me)

yes, I told Jade that the spotlight "usually" lasts about 3 months... but even if it lasts for 4 months or so, Jade is free for a while :)

I'm sooo super excited for it! and I really want to see crazy inspiring logs like Jade's, because SHE RULES MY WORLD!

... and *diana*, squanna, jana*, jmt, garyp, dothezonk, lynetta, and everyone else I forgot to mention on this thread. because they all ROCK! too bad you couldn't pick everyone! :D

Best of luck to you in forming your groups for spotlight! I can't wait to see what you all have in store!

::GO TEAM EUROPE::

:D

Monday, April 19, 2010, 5:22 PM

kim_ I LOVE you. Even if we don't get picked for the spotlight at least we have each other....since DAY ONE!!!

*diana*

Monday, April 19, 2010, 9:45 PM

Even if I don't get picked for it, I'm excited to keep tabs on a spotlight with people who are so gung ho! I'm always motivated by good energy :)

Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:13 AM

I was looking through these threads and found that *lynetta* already suggested that I should be in this new "hardcore" spotlight team. I'm not sure if I am hardcore yet, but I'll give it a whirl.

username: vildragon

Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 5:01 PM

Dragon.. baby You are definately hard core!! you inspire me!!

*lynneta*

Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 7:10 PM

yep, I am definitely committed to daily logging for at least 5-6 months [got to finish the year strong, ya know what I mean]. Then we will see. I pesonally think anyone who is out there doing their personal best and put in the hours ROCKS -- regardless of their current fitness level. I personally am inpsired by my M&M teamates everyday. :) AND, we will all continue to rock on regardless of being spotlighted or not. BRING IT!!!!!!!!

jade

Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 12:09 PM

squanna - been logging daily since June 2007

exercise goals:

HALF-MARATHON

GO TEAM EUROPE

Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 1:21 PM

Ed - Trust me, your hardcore enough.

Watch out Team Europe, It's On, Like Donkey Kong.

-Team North America.

Friday, April 23, 2010, 3:16 PM

The Anticipation is KILLING ME! =P

My exercises goals are to work out a minimum 20-30 minutes at home. every.single.day. Plus an hour at the gym (or outdoors) 4 days a week. Seriously, I need to kick things up a notch! SUMMER IS COMING!

Team North America... Oh, it's ON LIke Donkey Kong you say, eh? well then I say BRING IT!!! BOORAH!!!

::GO TEAM EUROPE::

:)

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 3:27 PM

same here ... I can't wait to see who will be in the spotlight!! I am sure it will be rockin!!

I agree about kicking it up .. its close to summmer..

lets do this!!

sorry Team Europe//

Team NORTH AMERICA..IS READY TO KICK SOME BUTT!!

*lynneta*

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 8:16 PM

Don't include the crazy guy when Team North America and Team Europe start going head-to-head. I can't take sides, as I love everyone of y'all.

~V

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9:36 PM

just for you Ed...

Team Pacific Rim!

That would be all the kids on the west coast (Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle), Hawaii, New Zealand, etc.

Go Team Pacific Rim!

:D

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9:58 PM

AWWW Dragon we love you too.. you inspire all of us... I want to be like you some day!

*lynneta*

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 11:53 PM

Dragon is so hardcore that he warrants his own team.

If we don't all get into the spotlight, I say we continue this challenge in MM&M team.

garyp

Monday, April 26, 2010, 10:50 AM

Ah man - we need TEAM CANADA!!!!

Come on Canucks, lets raly for some friendly competition. LOL

- Michelle

Monday, April 26, 2010, 12:13 PM

Me against the world. I love it! lol.

~V

Monday, April 26, 2010, 12:36 PM

laughs oh you definately can take on the world Dragon.. you would scorch all your competition lol

welcome to the competition michelle!

gary we will definately smoke most of our competition.. Ed may be the exception ..laughs, but who knows Team North America may be able to take him someday lol

as for you Team Europe.. your going down!!

*lynneta*

Monday, April 26, 2010, 1:25 PM

Michelle - Your more than welcome to start Team Canada, a sub team of Team North America.

Can't wait for the spotlight to start.

Monday, April 26, 2010, 2:50 PM

I can't wait for it to start either!!

yes michelle definately start the sub devision.... were gonna kick Team Europe's Bums!!

*lynneta*

Monday, April 26, 2010, 3:37 PM

When is this going to start?

Friday, April 30, 2010, 12:37 PM

we're hoping soon! we can't wait!

*lynneta*

Saturday, May 1, 2010, 12:49 AM

We are getting there. The fitness devices were just shipped to us yesterday. We are still learning more about the product but we like what we see so far. The product is a very small fitness monitor that you put in your pocket or wear as a necklace (size of a pack of matches), and then you connect it to your computer to recharge. The best part is that the data from your monitor is uploaded to a website where live coaches will monitor your progress and offer feedback.

We will be selecting people based purely on their likelihood in following through with using this product and service. Please be patient as we work to get this going.

-Habib

Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8:42 AM

Then it's probably not me. I love my Garmin too much! :)

Good luck to everyone who gets selected to the HardCore Spotlight Group!

~V

Saturday, May 1, 2010, 11:31 AM

so super excited! pick me! pick me!

I love this website! and I love gadgets! and I am a nerd when it comes to numbers and graphs and charts! Please, please, please say this gadget is Mac compatible! I promise I won't let you down! Pinkie Swear! :)

thanks for your consideration.

I'm sure everyone you choose will do great.

Good Luck EVERYONE!

Saturday, May 1, 2010, 11:38 AM

Love2Tri - pick me!

Ok I am hardcare, but I am really new. I am always looking for a challenge so would so enjoy being in the spotlight. I see that some of my friends I just recently met on pt are looking to be picked too. I have been logging religiously since I started the PONR program on 4/13/10. I have finished an Ironman so I have the disipline. Sounds like fun. oh boy, oh boy, oh boy.

Saturday, May 1, 2010, 4:13 PM

Sounds great

I am looking to vamp up my exercise routines, I'd love to do it

Link

Saturday, May 1, 2010, 7:01 PM

Hab
that sounds awesome.. I love gadgets and have been looking for a way to monitor my workouts!! this would be so cool!

I can't wait till this spotlight starts!

V.. you can always wear both lol

*lynneta*

Saturday, May 1, 2010, 7:31 PM

Thanks for keeping us posted, Habib. Looking forward to hearing more in the near future.

-jmt

Saturday, May 1, 2010, 10:43 PM

Thanks for the info Habib. It sounds like. a fun gadget to use.

ttalb42

Sunday, May 2, 2010, 12:51 AM

new spotlight group

launch it! launch it! launch it!

(c'mon - start chanting with me...)

Friday, May 7, 2010, 1:43 PM

1:43.. laughs.. we're all patiently waiting, but PT has a lot on their plate, but we are all soooo excited for it to launch..

*lynneta*

Friday, May 7, 2010, 7:40 PM

That "or so" can mean months. Ugh. I hope it doesn't.

Saturday, May 8, 2010, 3:47 PM

We are almost ready -

We have the new gadget in our hands!! 32 of them!!! There will be 2 spotlights, 6 weeks each and the new gadget comes with so much. We are getting ready with the sponsor - so sorry for the wait. It will happen very soon.

Jackie
founder, PEERtrainer

Saturday, May 8, 2010, 4:13 PM

Jackie, Habib and Joshua!!!

It would be so much fun to have YOU GUYS - Jackie, Habib and Joshua - in the spotlight! Now THAT would be AWESOMESAUCE!

Think about it, you guys can help lead the way by example, and make helpful videos in the process... EVERYBODY WINS!

The more help we can get, the better! This can be very challenging at times.

I need a serious infusion of some fitness fire over here right now! I cannot wait to keep up with the new spotlight.

Saturday, May 8, 2010, 4:53 PM

new spotlight

I definitely want in.

I followed the Point of No Return Program last year. Been a member since January 2009. Still refer back to those podcasts. I plan to run a marathon in June. I would like to do some kind of cycling event sometime this summer. I really want to beef up what I am doing in the weight room. ultimate goal, qualify for the Boston Marathon. Masters degree in Exercise Physiology. Not a dedicated Peer Trainer logger, but I log my foods for Weight Watchers, so I know I can do it and this program would allow me to focus on logging my workouts. Something I should be doing anyway.

shersmi

Saturday, May 8, 2010, 6:33 PM

kim.. I agree it would be AWESOMESAUCE( love that) lol.. to have Jackie, Hab and Joshua as members of the spotlight..

I cant wait for it to start!! I think we all could use a shot to keep us motivated!!

sher.. good luck with your goals.. You have come to the right spot for motivation and inspiration.. PT rocks the party that rocked the party as B says lol

*lynneta*

Sunday, May 9, 2010, 1:27 AM

sounds like fun. can't wait untile the new spotlights.

jade

Monday, May 10, 2010, 11:02 AM

I can't wait either. Hopefully soon too.

garyp

Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 12:57 PM

Hmmmm.....do our frequent visits and comments on here make us spotlight stalkers????

Watching for the spotlight e-mails/information....and getting more excited with every day!

-jmt/Janine

Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 1:35 PM

I'm in!

Comet2

Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 1:56 PM

laughs jmt.. We have been stalking the spotlight thread since it started.. practically at one point MM&M's practically high jacked it. .... they said they wanted hardcore loggers and active members.. I think were trying to show them we want ACTION lol

I'm waiting and watching too.. I can't wait!! did I say I was excited???

*lynneta*

Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 4:37 PM

Janine - Yes we have taken over the spotlight or the thread leading up the spotlight. I hope we all get in, but I'm sure whoever gets in will make it a great spotlight.

Waiting every so impatiently for the spotlight to start.

garyp

Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 3:08 PM

#87!

Probably on Monday. Good to start something on Mondays. :)

Thursday, May 13, 2010, 3:51 AM

Habib & Jackie - have you sent out e-mails yet about the spotlight? Is it too late to send out what our goals would be, username, etc.? And where would we send that?

Thanks :)

Thursday, May 13, 2010, 8:36 PM

I wonder how many of these people will log consistently. I've counted the current spotlight members and I think only 6 members out of the 7 groups logged this week. Some of them haven't logged since 2009.
It's the same story with my groups. Some of the members haven't logged since the day they joined the group, but for some reason, they're not kicked out of the group. It's so depressing to check the group and see no activity day after day.

Friday, May 14, 2010, 1:32 PM

1:32 pm poster. I understand your concerns, I find that happens out with groups/teams on PT, but most of people who've replied on this thread about the running challenge are pretty active in the PT community and we'll make sure not to keep the spotlight dull at all. The spotlight should be setting the example.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 1:19 PM

helloooooooo.....?

; )

Friday, June 11, 2010, 2:50 PM

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