1. call the 800 number and find a meeting location.
2. go to meeting time; arrive a bit early to fill out paperwork.
3. pay fees, buy books, buy foods, etc.
4. weigh in.
5. feel amazed at how high the number is. use said number as motivation to stick with program.
6. find seat away from squalling babies and fussing toddlers.
7. listen to meeting topic led mainly by leader. members may add comments, but you don't have to if you are shy.
8. towards end of meeting, awards and applause will be given out. the style varies from meeting to meeting.
9. meeting ends, and you remove your name tag, and toss in garbage or affix to the giant name tag sculpture that is sprouting near the reception desk.
10a. repeat steps 3-10 until you reach your goal weight and maintain it.
10b. repeat steps 3-10b until you get fed up, decide you don't need the meeting, it's better to save the money, or it's just not working because you can't lose the weight. wait approximately 3 months to a year before restarting program again. swear it will be different this time. and it is.
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