Wow your letters rock very inspirational and well written..from the heart.
Ok our letter thus far.....
Dear Oprah and Oprah Staff:
We are a group of women on a health journey who would like 5 tickets to your show. written below is an introduction to who we are and why we would like to be part of your audience for one of your shows in September or October 2003.
Mariette Melo:
I am a single woman of 32 years of age. I am on a health journey that has brought me to a wonderful site called 3FatChicks where I have met the best group of ladies and together we are slowly changing our bodies to reflect the wonderful healthy people we are.
We are planning our first meeting ever and we would like it to be as part of your audience. We feel that you are an amazing role model for women. Therefore, we would like to have 5 tickets to your show sometime in september or october 2003.
Lisa Smith:
I am a 27 year old wife and mother of two children. Since my daughter was born more than 5 years ago, I have been struggling with my weight. I’ve tried Weight Watchers, LA Weight Loss, Body For Life, Carbohydrate Addicts Diet, The Zone, and countless other diet fads that pop up all the time. While some have been moderately successful at first, in the end I always gain it back. It’s a frustrating cycle especially because it has seemed the one thing in my life I just can’t control. This struggle has made me feel as if I am a failure. I haven’t been able to rise above it and win. Until now…
In September I began going to the gym that I have had a membership to for three years now. At first I was only doing things on my own spending about 30 to 45 minutes so that I would feel like I was doing SOMETHING. But…I was all alone. I didn’t have friends with the same weight problems or with the same health goals as myself. There was no one motivating me everyday . I desperately needed support.
One day in October, I was surfing the internet, looking for a website that someone had mentioned at one my Weight Watcher’s meetings back when I was doing Weight Watchers. It was called Three Fat Chicks on a Diet. At first I could not find it. I kept looking. Finally, there it was on my screen. I began investigating only out of curiosity and boredom. One of the many features on the website was Forums, where members can post messages to other members. I checked out a few different threads but never clicked with anyone. The next day I got a personal message from a member called Cyan. She invited me to the thread she had started in her Forum. Instantly, we all hit it off. To this day, I cannot explain the impact these few women have had in my life. I find myself thinking about them while doing my grocery shopping, remembering a suggestion one of them had for a low fat snack, or when I’m feeling too tired to go to the gym, I tell myself, “I can’t let the girls down! I have to go!” Over the Holidays, we had a Holiday Maintaining Goal. The goal was to not gain over the holidays. It was wonderful to have support through the Holiday Season when eating is all you want to do!
Debee:
I have just embarked on a life changing journey. Every since I had my first child 8 years ago I have been lugging around an extra 30 pounds. I have joined Weight Watchers, tried all the fad diets, and woke up every morning vowing to change my eating habits. So far nothing has worked.
One day I decided to see if there were any diet groups on the internet that sounded interesting. I came across a web site called "3 Fat Chicks on a Diet." I loved the name and thought I would give it a try. Well, little did I know that with a click of a button I was going to change my life.
I really believe that if you ask God for something he usually delivers and this time he gave me the support I needed to achieve my goal. My new internet friends are God sent. Although I have only know them a few months I feel that these
women will be friends of mine for a very long time.
On my weight loss journey I sometimes get sidetracked. However, I know my friends will keep me going in the right direction and help me make my goal. We are planning to meet for the first time this fall in Chicago at your show. By then I am sure we will be thinner, happier and even better friends.
I don't think our journey will ever have a destination but instead will continue for a long time to come. Our Oprah Chicago trip is the first stop on our journey maybe we will plan a get together every year. Thank you and hope we can be there in the fall.
I have become very close to these women. I feel as if they are all my next door neighbor. I talk to them everyday. They have kept me going and given me support and I, in turn, have been able to give them support and offer advice, which has only strengthened my resolve to become a healthier, thinner, and stronger person. As this new year has begun, so have our new goals. Right now we are working on a weekly weight loss goal until June 30th. We have several “mini” goals to help us get there. One other big goal for the year is for us to meet. We have our hearts set on meeting in Chicago and going to the Oprah Show together. We all feel that you, Oprah, are an inspiring role model for all women across the world, not only in weight loss, but in being a great person and woman. Thank you for that and we hope to be able to see you this fall!
ALERT ALERT....Oprah show is not accepting email reservations!
apparently we have to call to reserve
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Reina, since you live in Chicago...can you call and reserve the tickets...maybe its too early...I dont know...but we can find out...also, I guess we can send it in by snail mail...print it out and send it in my mail...let me know what you guys think.
Cyan
oops almost forgot my measurements
Body Measurements as at 11/2/2002
Chest: 38.5
Waist: 32.5
Hips: 42.5
Thigh: 26
Calf: 15.8
Arm: 13
Total Inches: 168.3
Body Measurements as at 05/01/2003
Chest 38
Waist 32
Hips 42
Thigh 25.5
Calf 16
Arm 13.5
Total Inches 167 For a Total Loss of 1.3 Inches
Hard work
Also, I think if we send it in my regular mail, it should have a us postage stamp on it, so any volunteers as to who wants to send in the letter
The Oprah Show
Team LE
P.O. Box 909715
Chicago, IL 60690
Hi Everyone!
I'm glad you're back on your meds. It will be so much easier to lose weight. I hope you feel comfortable posting your weight. And don't be discouraged; you can still easily make your goal. I hope your daughter is feeling better soon. My hubby had that flue and was down for 4 days and he never gets sick. 
) Definitely count me in on the challenge of no food after 8 pm. 
I missed out. I went to the grocery store and ran some errands. I did get to chat with Lady Rider and that was great. I wish I hadn't been so rushed, but we had to get those kids to bed. Then, Hubby and I watched a movie. 
I gained 3.75lbs
