Chris Kinney
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| 05/21/2008 5:41 AM |
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I am finding it very difficult to stay motivated and thought a diet buddy would help. Unfortunately the way the search for a buddy is set up, there appears to be no one I can be a buddy with. There needs to be a better way to find a buddy. with the limited options in looking for a buddy (state, target weight). I personally don't care about someons target weight but age, sex, and amount to lose might be more beneficial. Can some one help me here? |
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CHRISTAL
Posts:25
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| 05/21/2008 6:08 AM |
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I am wondering if the search even works, because I started with my info and it said no matches. Then I put any state, left the target blank and put in other target numbers and never got a match no matter what I did. |
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PWA Team
Posts:122
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| 05/21/2008 6:28 AM |
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Hello there, we have to balance a very fine line between making the search usable and protecting people's privacy. PWA users will only be available for search if they have enabled their public profile.
If you're having trouble finding the right diet buddy, I would suggest adding a post in the forums and you can ask for a link to someone's public page to add them as a diet buddy.
In Health,
The PWA Team |
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PWA Team
Posts:122
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| 05/21/2008 6:32 AM |
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Christal,
Try selecting a phase when you search... |
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bee
Posts:19
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| 05/21/2008 8:26 AM |
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Hi Chris,
I am not real good at this computer thing and finding items on PWA site but if you want to email me direct, my email is:
beelarkin@aol.com Just put PWA buddy in the subject line.
I am a married female, 64 years old, have 55 pounds to lose and live in Florida. I have been on PWA since Feb. but not sticking to it like I should. I have lost 10 pounds and 4 inches of mid body fat. Yippee.
Bee/Margaret
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Chris Kinney
Posts:4
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| 05/21/2008 10:49 AM |
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So my next question would be, has no one enabled their public profile? I must say that if the search or "diet buddy" system is truly not functional, please remove it so that those of us that would look to it as an asset to weight loss won't be decieved. |
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Kathryn Snow
Posts:4
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| 05/21/2008 11:29 AM |
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Chris,
I think I enabled my public profile. If not ksnow@mvn.net is my email. |
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CHRISTAL
Posts:25
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| 05/21/2008 12:18 PM |
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PWA Team,
I sent an email to you yesterday about not being able to select my phase on my homepage. The option has come up a couple of times when I selected Waist or Hip in the measurement drop down menu. When I select Phase 1 it appears to be loading a new page and then all I have is Title Bars with no buttons or links. My meals aren't useable because they don't agree with the phase and there is no reference to cleanses anywhere.  |
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robin
Posts:304
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| 05/22/2008 11:45 AM |
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| Christal, they mean select a phase in the search for a diet buddy. I left my search pretty broad, and selected my phase (IV) but I did get a list of folks, just none in NH where I am, but a few nearby states had some folks to buddy up with. Keep trying, you should find someone. I don't think very many people have enabled their public page and that is why you are having trouble finding one in your search criteria. I wish you lots of luck! |
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Jeanine Weintz
Posts:7
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| 05/26/2008 9:49 AM |
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| I think many people are reluctant to enable the public page becasue weightloss is very personal and for those of us who have tried and failed, we certainly don't want that plastered all over the Internet. I personally am looking to find a Christian female (I am female as well) who is looking to have a diet buddy to not only encourage and keep each other accountable, but to also o Godly woman committed to prayer! I am a solid Christian, in my 40's (a woman really never tells her true age, LOL....or weight for that matter until she is at her goal weight!). I have 50+ pounds to lose. Struggle with Hyschimoto's Thyroid disorder...but I am a fighter; a positive thinker and I believe with Christ all things are possible. My focus is success and not whining about my woes. If you would like a prayer partner and you yourself will also commit to prayer, please feel free to email me at: Imlivinghealthy@gmail.com. May you all find the buddy you were intended to team up with and may your success be a light to others on this path to walk forward in hope, knowing that if one should fall, the other can help them get up. It is all about caring enough for others that you yourself find a blessing in being that support to another. Blessings, Jeanine~ |
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robin
Posts:304
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| 05/26/2008 10:25 AM |
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| Jeanine I think you may be right about weight being a personal issue. The only reason I hadn't made mine public yet was because I cannot find the picture I want to post, it was the one I looked at and said, man do I need to change! In reality though, maybe posting a page without a picture would be less personal...........hmmmmm. You are right also, we need to not focus on the negative and only on the positive. (We call it the no whine zone here in our house.....LOL) I truly believe in the power of prayer, and have seen what wonders it can do firsthand, so keep that faith! The positive attitude is what is needed to inspire others! Many blessings! |
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Jerry Luker
Posts:6
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| 07/29/2008 8:23 AM |
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| maybe there should be a step by step instructions ? lol |
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Jennifer Besmehn
Posts:17
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| 07/30/2008 6:37 AM |
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Hi! I'd be happy to have a buddy - anybody who wants to share in this getting healthy experience  . I don't know how to make a link to my public page, but I'd love to hear from someone. I don't mind sharing this process. I have found, in the past, that sharing with people really makes a difference. I've been able to do things with the support of others that I could never have done alone. So far I 'm not doing this diet perfect, but I am feeling good about the progress I'm making. |
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Jennifer Besmehn
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Jennifer Besmehn
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Elaine Vergara
Posts:7
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| 08/19/2008 11:31 AM |
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Hello carais4HIM,
I am also 53. I have about 60 lbs I want to lose. I am on Phase 1 and I started with 5 days of the summer cleanse. I have lost 9 lbs to date. I have just started a work out program. I am going to give this the best try I can. I have decided to take it one day at a time. I have asked the Lord to bless the PWA plan because I just can't do it by myself.
I would like to have you as a diet buddy. Click on my public page and add me as a buddy. I will do the same for you.
Take care,
Classy 53 |
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Elaine Vergara
Posts:7
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| 08/19/2008 11:33 AM |
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The link to my site is: http://www.perfectweightamerica.com/classy53
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Melody Lo
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| 09/11/2008 10:04 AM |
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Hi I am a christian too i would like to be your buddie my name is melody god will help us to loose and bless us as we go though this please email back god bless you |
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Misty
Posts:295
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| 09/12/2008 8:20 PM |
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| I am having a hard time figuring out this site but I am sure that I will get the hang of it. I am having a very hard time getting a buddy to encourage me and keep me on track. I just started 2 days ago with the perfect cleanse. How do I go about getting a buddy? I enabled my public page and did a buddy search but it comes back with no one. Suggestions? |
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Anne Brown
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| 09/13/2008 7:31 AM |
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I am also having a hard time finding a diet buddy, I have enabled my public page too. I am on day 6 of the perfect cleanse and have lost 7 pounds. However, after day 3 I had to stop the chicken soup as I never liked chicken soup before and like it even less. I am starting phase 1 tomorrow hoping to lose a total of 25 pounds. I live in Georgia and would love to find a buddy anywhere. I am 48, with 4 children and very committed to this program. I am a believer and feel that this is the way we were designed to eat. If you have found a way to get a buddy let me know. |
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