OK, so the weight loss numbers that our new members are posting are even surprising me. I am not sure why I am surprised because it is the reason I created this program. But until you have actual members going through the program, there is always that anxious optimism. Here are some observations through the first four weeks of the program

• The average weight loss per member is 14 pounds! This isn't bogus water weight or some "cleanse" diet.
• The exerspy, in conjunction with the Weight Loss Tracker is a game changer. One member told me it is like a cell phone. The iPhone is cool but without the AT&T service plan, it is pretty much worthless.
• The GWL Club is changing the way people think. It is amazingly adaptable to their life as opposed to being asked to adapt to a new program. One member told me he simply stopped bringing change to the office so he was not tempted to use the vending machine. It is a small victory but they all add up.
• You do not need a gym membership. My favorite comment came from a woman who lost 9 lbs. in two weeks. She told me she had a gym membership and had not used in months. When I asked her if being on this program encouraged her to go back to the gym, she still had not - which made me feel even better.
• When I asked members if people were noticing their weight loss, you could almost see the smiles through the phone. One story in particular made me laugh about a guy who took his teenage daughter to a fast food restaurant. When he ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with no fries and fruit, she asked him what was wrong. Classic.
• The only real draw back that we've encountered thus far is that the current platform does not like MAC machines. The good news is the next version in development is addressing this issue, and we will be MAC compatible with the new release. We've created some short term work-arounds for a handful of members for now.

There are so many great stories to share I could literally go on and on. The really important thing for me however is that we are getting results. As I have said before, losing weight opens the door to unlimited potential. In just a few short weeks, I can literally hear the change in confidence from week to week, and that is the real reward. Coaching people on how to handle success and failure has been the most rewarding lesson. Just like people under estimate their calorie consumption and over estimate their calorie burn, most members do not embrace the small victories enough and are overly critical of their failures. Progress.

By this time next week, I hope to have a brand new site to share with all the information about open enrollment for the new GWL Club. Stay tuned!

Healthy Jumping...

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