PROVIDA SUPPORT COMMUNITY

Dear Prospective Students:

It is my honor to inform you that you have been accepted to New Body University. We are delighted to find so many qualified applicants. As a student at NBU, you will find fine living accommodations, experienced advisors, and friends from around the world. But more importantly you’ll be receiving a first rate education. Regardless of your degree track (6WBMO or SMART), you’ll learn all you need to know to make this life style change a permanent one.

We have high academic standards and we expect all our students to attend class (post often), participate in classroom projects and assignments (challenges), and most importantly maintain excellent grade point averages (earn your credits). We also require that our staff attend continuing education classes (stay on plan too) to ensure that we always have the best and the brightest. Each student should have their textbooks (6WBMO black book or SMART workbook) and study it regularly. We want all our students to do their best and set a goal to be listed on the Honor Roll each week.

Your Resident Advisor, Sparkyjs65, will be here shortly. RUSH week begins January 11th and you will begin earning your credits on that day. On behalf of the faculty and staff of NBU, I welcome you. Please note that an official copy of the Student Handbook is below. 

Student Handbook

As a new student at New Body University, there are a number of rules and guidelines of which you need to be very familiar.

1. Everyone following the 6WBMO, SMART plan, or who is Living Lean is accepted for admission into this University game. If you have any medical modifications (doctor suggested changes to either the food or exercise portion) please report them to your RA via PM.

2. This semester’s schedule begins with enrollment starting January 2nd followed by Move In starting January 6th. Students begin to earn credits during RUSH Week which kicks off on January 11th. Enrollments will go through the end of Week 4 (February 8th). Credits will be earned through February 21st and Final credits are to be reported by students ON February 22nd.

3. Dorm assignments are made on a RANDOM basis.

4. You will be earning academic credits for following the 6WBMO or SMART plan guidelines (food—7, water—7, accelerated fat loss—5, and body sculpting—2). You will report your credits each week (Sunday through Saturday) by Midnight Central time Monday evenings. Each student should have their textbooks (6WBMO black book or SMART workbook) and study it regularly. We want all our students to do their best and set a goal to be listed on the Honor Roll each week. Those students who earn 100% of possible individual credits (21) each week will be listed on the Provost’s List. Those students who earn 90% (19-20) of individual credits each week will be listed on the Dean’s List. Those students who earn 80% (17-18) of individual credits each week will be listed on the Honorable Mention List. All students who are on the honor roll will add the appropriate icon to their signature. Students who fail to achieve a minimum of 60% (13) of possible individual credits in a week will be sent to Study Hall. Students in Study Hall will be assigned a tutor (someone who has had some success to buddy with) during their study hall period. If they are able to bring their grades back up the following week they will no longer be required to attend Study Hall. If a student is in Study Hall for two consecutive weeks, additional support will be offered.

5. You’ll also be tracking your inch losses as described in your plan. You will report this information with beginning stats, with week 3 stats, and with final stats. Your Resident Advisor will have more information for your regarding this.

6. There will be one thread for each dorm. You are allowed to visit all threads, but attend class (post) only in your own dorm’s thread. You may post all the motivation, encouragement, support, etc. Anything you would like to post that is from any other thread should be done so with full credit to the author via quotes, etc.

7. You are allowed to have excused absences from class but you need to clear it with your Resident Advisor prior to the absence. Your Resident Advisor will go over the details with you in your dorm.

8. If you skip more than 3 classes in a row, you will be considered truant and withdrawn from class. You may apply for reinstatement by contacting the Provost via PM.

9. In an effort to ensure that all recipes posted are on-plan and that we are providing our students with only the best advice and information we are no longer going to allow students to post recipes in the dorms that have not yet been approved by Provida. Having your recipe approved is a simple process. You can submit it via email it directly to recipes@provida.com. This should be done only by the person who created or discovered the recipe and not forwarded by a dorm chef, RA, or anyone else. Once you’ve had your recipe approved, then you’re welcome to share it with your dorm mates, etc. As always, students are allowed to post a link to recipes they discover in the Recipe Exchange but those found in the Makeover America Cookbook are not to be shared online. If you are sharing a recipe from an outside source, please include that source so that proper credit can be given. Even if you have made some minor tweaks to the original recipe, we still need to cite the source. We hope these guidelines will help you and your fellow students get the most from this experience.

Facilities Tour

New Body University has a host of great places for the students, faculty and staff to use for gathering information and maximizing the game experience.

NBU 101—The NBU Entrance Course
This is a place where potential students can go to learn how to post, edit, and otherwise navigate the Provida Forums.

NBU10 Winter -- Provost's Office
This is the official administration office. Any questions or concerns you have about NBU can be posted here.

NBU10 Winter -- Registrar's Office
This is the place to go for enrollments and dorm assignments. It should be the first stop for new students on campus.

NBU10 Winter -- Student Records Office
This is the place for reporting weekly credit grades. Only the RAs (or an appointed person from each conference) should post in their conference color here.

NBU10 Winter -- Food Services Office
This is the place to post recipes and ask questions related to the food portion of the 6WBMO and SMART programs. Students from all dorms are welcome to post here anytime.

NBU10 Winter -- Quad
This is a general meeting place for student throughout campus—just a relaxed place for open conversation and fun. Students from all dorms are welcome to post here anytime.

NBU10 Winter -- Fat Burning and Body Sculpting Bulletin Board
This is the place where exercise and fitness related tips and information will be available to everyone on campus. The primary focus of the Locker Room will be on fitness and well being using the principles of the 6WBMO. Information on different exercises, cardio and how to live a more active lifestyle will be discussed.

NBU—Residence Halls
This is where the fun is. Students are assigned to resident halls. They are not allowed to post in halls other than their own. They can “snoop” in others to get ideas, etc. but not post there.

Enjoy wandering our campus!

Hello, Penguin Hall! I'm Aylewysis924 or you can just call me Susan, that's probably easier. I'll be your Student Activities Coordinator for the term. It is my job to organize the challenges & activities you will be participating throughout the term and do my best to make sure you have some fun. I'm sure you'll see me here and there around NBU, and my door is always open. So feel free to contact me with anytime.

I'm also the Editor for the NBU News. The News is a great way to brag about what's happening in your dorm, as well as finding out what might be going on in your "rival" dorm. (But if your dorm doesn't have a reporter, you might not be in the news. ) The first edition will be available the week after the Mascot Parade and below is a link that will take you to a post in the Quad where I will post links for all the editions of the News.

NBU News

We are here to help motivate you, support you, answer any questions you may have and help you in any way we can.  Please do not hesitate to ask for help, post comments, questions or concerns.  We will do our best to help you, and if we don't know the answer, we will either get it for you or send you in the right direction.

I look forward to supporting all of you in reaching your goals during these next six weeks.  What you gain from this semester depends on what you put into it!  Penguin Hall is a place to receive guidance, cheer each other on, stay accountable, and most importantly.........................to lose those unwanted inches and pounds!

So come on Penguins!

Let the fun Begin!!!

PENGUIN HALL CHEAT SHEET

This is your one stop resource for everything in Penguin Hall. I will do my best to keep the links current and up to date. My Penguin Badge will be a link to this post. Anytime you need to access this Cheat Sheet ... simply click on the badge in my signature and be brought right here to this page.

Check back here often for updates about in dorm challenges, dorm to dorm challenges, and even dorm activities.

Penguin Hall Topics

• Who's Who In Penguin Hall ~ The Iceberg
• Dorm Jobs ~ We Need Your Help
• Penguin Hall Recipe Box ~
• Vote for your Favorite Badge ~ Penguin Choices ~ Template
• Penguin Badges ~ Winner - Get Yours Here
• Mascot/Motto/Cheer ~ Choices
• Mascot/Motto/Cheer ~ Voting Template
• Mascot/Motto/Cheer ~ The Winner's Are

Penguin Hall Assignments

• Appreciation
• Put Your Pets In Peoples Clothes
• Pooh Bear Assignment
• DIET
• Celebration of Life Day!

INFORMATIONAL POSTS

Abbreviations and NBUisms

Ick and Yuck

Attendance Requirements for NBU

Avoiding the Most Common Regrets Students Have About NBU

Stock Up Those Freezers

Cardio For NBU

Cardio Where Do I Start

How to Earn Icons

Measuring

Calculating Cardio Points and Minutes

The Craving Monster, Will it ever go away?

The Weekly Planner

• Week 1 ~ Let's Get This Party Started
• Week 2 ~ Tobogganing Right Along
• Week 3 ~ Waddling to the Halfway Mark
• Week 4 ~ Slipping Over the Hump
• Week 5 ~ Sliding to the Finish
• Week 6 ~ The Final Post

ICON AWARDS

Week 1

• Pep Rally Icon Award
• In Dorm Challenge Icon Award
• Stats Award
• Perfect Attendance Award

Week 2

• DTD Challenge Icon Award
• In Dorm Challenge Icon Award
• Stats Award
• Perfect Attendance Award

Week 3

• DTD Challenge Icon Award
• In Dorm Challenge Icon Award
• Stats Award
• Perfect Attendance Award

Week 4

• DTD Challenge Icon Award
• In Dorm Challenge Icon Award
• Stats Award
• Perfect Attendance Award

Week 5

• DTD Challenge Icon Award
• In Dorm Challenge Icon Award
• Stats Award
• Perfect Attendance Award

Week 6

• DTD Challenge Icon Award
• In Dorm Challenge Icon Award
• Stats Award
• Perfect Attendance Award

IN-DORM CHALLENGES

Week 1

• NBU Winter Contract
• Template

Week 2

• A-Z The Wonderful Things About Me Challenge
• Template

Week 3

• Tic Tac Toe Challenge
• Template

Week 4

• Sightseeing in Washington DC
• Template

Week 5

• Hopscotch
• Template

Week 6

• I Left My Heart in San Francisco
• Template 

DORM TO DORM CHALLENGES

Week 2 vs. Polar Bear Hall

• Picture Perfect You
• Template
• Results

Week 3 vs. Dolphin Hall

• Vision Challenge
• Template
• Results

Week 4 vs. Mustang Hall & NBCC

• Black Belt Challenge
• Template
• Results

Week 5 vs. Cardinal Hall

• A Day At The Playground
• Template
• Results

  Personal Info:

My Provida name is:

Please call me:

Where I live:

What do you like best about living there?

My birthday is (month and day):

My home includes (spouse, children, pets etc.):

My occupation or what I do all day is:

Hobbies (or your favorite way to have fun):

Your favorite color:

   Goals/Motivation: 

My short-term goal for this 6 weeks is:

My long-term goal(s) is/are:

My biggest cheerleader is:

My worst critic is:

  NBU Experience: 

  Personal Info:

My Provida name is: Sparkyjs65

Please call me:  Janet

Where I live: Greenacres, FL

What do you like best about living there? Unlimited sunshine

My birthday is (month and day): May 17th

My home includes (spouse, children, pets etc.): Currently 1 DD - Stephanie & 1 DPET - Gizmo, I have two DS's - Nick (lives on his own) & Chris (away in college).

My occupation or what I do all day is: Procurement Specialist for local government. 

Hobbies (or your favorite way to have fun): My hobby is also my second source of income.  I am an ICK maker (Wilomenia Wonka is what one of my friends call me).  I also love to read, watch movies and go for walks.

Your favorite color:  GREEN

   Goals/Motivation: 

My short-term goal for this 6 weeks is: To lose 15-20 lbs

My long-term goal(s) is/are: To lose 115 lbs & get to 140

My biggest cheerleader is: My DD

My worst critic is: ME!

  NBU Experience: 

Welcome to Penguin Hall!

I am so glad to be back!!  I took a few semester off much to my demise.  I made the decision in December to come back, I just wasn't sure in what capacity.  But our lovely RA convinced me to come back as her ARA.  In the beginning it was reversed and, if I remember correctly, we were Penguins together.

Janet and I are here to help.  Please feel free to knock on our door anytime day or night.  If we don't the answer, well find someone that does.

I'm looking forward to us all have a successful semester.  If we show up and follow the simple plan, we WILL BE A SUCCESSFUL!

Sparkyjs65:

 

 

 

  Personal Info:

My Provida name is: funjewelz

Please call me: Michelle

Where I live: California

What do you like best about living there?  The weather

My birthday is (month and day): 9/2

My home includes (spouse, children, pets etc.): Husband, 4 cats

My occupation or what I do all day is: Legal Assistant

Hobbies (or your favorite way to have fun): Read, play computer games and SL

Your favorite color: Purple

 

   Goals/Motivation: 

My short-term goal for this 6 weeks is: 20 lbs

My long-term goal(s) is/are: 34 lbs

My biggest cheerleader is: My family and friend

My worst critic is: who else??? me!

 

  NBU Experience: 

Have you been in a dorm before, if so what aspects did you like best?  yes, the support, friendships, ideas and did I mention support?

Did you have any jobs in your previous dorm? ARA and RA and ARA again

Why did you enroll in NBU for this semester? Needed to back on track

 

Challenges/Suggestions:

Which part of the plan is easiest for you (drinking 100 oz. of water, eating 5-6 times per day, cardio 5x’s a week, or sculpting 2x’s a week): all of it is easy after the second week.

Which part is the hardest?  getting back on the program

The best suggestion I have for my dorm mates: Don't give up, ask questions, even if you think they're crazy.  If you're having a bad day, just start over at your next meal.  Come here and talk about it.

What do you think we can do to help you succeed? support, coming here, posting daily

 

  General Information: 

Do you keep a journal? No

My favorite form of exercise is: usually elliptical and balance ball.

Where I like to go think is: ????

My favorite kitchen gadget is: Griddler, love it!

Last movie I watched in a theater was:  I can't remember

My favorite TV show(s) is/are: House, Lie to me, Criminal Minds

Finish this sentence:  I love the smell of . . . Babies fresh from the bath

 

 Please share any additional information about yourself as you would like. Please do not post email addresses and/or telephone numbers (for your own protection only share that through PMs).

Complete this survey and claim the following icon for your signature.

 

Good evening Janet and Michelle,

Glad to see you two.  It's been a long time.  Like Michelle, I took a break and decided in December to come back for the 2010 winter session.

I'm visiting with friends in Punta Gorda, Florida since mid december and will be back home in the cold and snow next Monday night.

I'm ready to restart the program (once again). 

'see you around.

Paulette

Sparkyjs65:

 

 

 

  Personal Info:

My Provida name is: gretta6431 

Please call me: Gretta 

Where I live: Elkmont, Alabama

What do you like best about living there? Just moved here a year and a half ago - but love it!  Very small town and all the people are so friendly!  Great place to raise a family.

My birthday is (month and day): March 23

My home includes (spouse, children, pets etc.): Hubby, two sons aged 9 and 10 and two yorkies

My occupation or what I do all day is: Controller for one of the Snap-on Tools manfacturing sites 

Hobbies (or your favorite way to have fun): scrapbooking, playing with my little dudes 

Your favorite color: green

 

   Goals/Motivation: My first goal is to get down to 150 pounds and then I will set my new goal to get down to 135 pounds.  My family motivates me - I want to be the best I can be for them! 

My short-term goal for this 6 weeks is: to lose 30 pounds 

My long-term goal(s) is/are: lose 58 pounds

My biggest cheerleader is: hubby and kids

My worst critic is: myself

 

  NBU Experience: been a long time but was in Stallion Hall (don't remember what year) and I did the original Boot Camp when I first started in 2003 

Have you been in a dorm before, if so what aspects did you like best?  Yes - I like the challenges and the comradarie of the group to keep me going!

Did you have any jobs in your previous dorm? No

Why did you enroll in NBU for this semester? I restarted 6WBMO on Jan 4, 2010 and knew how well the boot camp worked for me 7 years ago and knew NBU was structured somewhat the same!

 

Challenges/Suggestions:

Which part of the plan is easiest for you (drinking 100 oz. of water, eating 5-6 times per day, cardio 5x’s a week, or sculpting 2x’s a week): water, food 

Which part is the hardest? sculpting

The best suggestion I have for my dorm mates: stick with it!  Be prepared with your food and it is really easy to stay on plan! 

What do you think we can do to help you succeed? Keep me motivated and don't let me get away with anything less than my best! 

 

  General Information: 

Do you keep a journal? No

My favorite form of exercise is: walking (hope to be jogging again soon!)

Where I like to go think is: quiet park or on a walk. 

My favorite kitchen gadget is: Microwave hard boiled egg cooker - they come out perfect EVERY time!

Last movie I watched in a theater was: Avatar

My favorite TV show(s) is/are: Biggest Loser, Days of our Lives,...don't really get a lot of time to watch tv so I just watch what I can fine.  Love Lifetime, TLC and Hallmark channels!

Finish this sentence:  I love the smell of . . .the seasons first cut grass - it is a sure sign that spring is here!

 

 Please share any additional information about yourself as you would like. Please do not post email addresses and/or telephone numbers (for your own protection only share that through PMs).

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  Personal Info:

My Provida name is:  Thehoneybee

Please call me: Melissa

Where I live:Phoenix, Arizona

What do you like best about living there? Obviously the weather

My birthday is (month and day): October 9th

My home includes (spouse, children, pets etc.):My handsome new husband and our little Beagle Haley

My occupation or what I do all day is: Registered nurse but I do it at night and sleep all day

Hobbies (or your favorite way to have fun):  Play wii, read, spend time with my husband, travel

Your favorite color: PINK

   Goals/Motivation: 

My short-term goal for this 6 weeks is: To lose as much as possible and be 100%

My long-term goal(s) is/are: To look hot- or about 60 pounds less

My biggest cheerleader is: All of my family and friends

My worst critic is:ME

  NBU Experience: 

  Personal Info:

My Provida name is:  Thehoneybee

Please call me: Melissa

Where I live:Phoenix, Arizona

What do you like best about living there? Obviously the weather

My birthday is (month and day): October 9th

My home includes (spouse, children, pets etc.):My handsome new husband and our little Beagle Haley

My occupation or what I do all day is: Registered nurse but I do it at night and sleep all day

Hobbies (or your favorite way to have fun):  Play wii, read, spend time with my husband, travel

Your favorite color: PINK

   Goals/Motivation: 

My short-term goal for this 6 weeks is: To lose as much as possible and be 100%

My long-term goal(s) is/are: To look hot- or about 60 pounds less

My biggest cheerleader is: All of my family and friends

My worst critic is:ME

  NBU Experience: 

  Personal Info:

My Provida name is:  Thehoneybee

Please call me: Melissa

Where I live:Phoenix, Arizona

What do you like best about living there? Obviously the weather

My birthday is (month and day): October 9th

My home includes (spouse, children, pets etc.):My handsome new husband and our little Beagle Haley

My occupation or what I do all day is: Registered nurse but I do it at night and sleep all day

Hobbies (or your favorite way to have fun):  Play wii, read, spend time with my husband, travel

Your favorite color: PINK

   Goals/Motivation: 

My short-term goal for this 6 weeks is: To lose as much as possible and be 100%

My long-term goal(s) is/are: To look hot- or about 60 pounds less

My biggest cheerleader is: All of my family and friends

My worst critic is:ME

  NBU Experience: 

  Personal Info:

My Provida name is: The honeybee

Please call me: Melissa

Where I live:Phoenix, Arizona

What do you like best about living there?The weather obviously

My birthday is (month and day):October 9th

My home includes (spouse, children, pets etc.): My new husband Chris and my cutie Beagle Haley

My occupation or what I do all day is: I am a registered nurse at night and a sleeper in the day time

Hobbies (or your favorite way to have fun): Read, play wii and spend time with my hubby

Your favorite color: PINK

   Goals/Motivation: 

My short-term goal for this 6 weeks is: to lose as much as possible

My long-term goal(s) is/are: to be thin! Around 60 pounds

My biggest cheerleader is: ALL my friends and family

My worst critic is:ME!

  NBU Experience: 

Hey all! just wanted to say HI! I tried to post my getting to know you twice and my computer is being stupid so I will try again tomorrow, Look forward to meeting you all!  Also looking forward to starting back at it!

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So sorry! I was having problems with the computer! Now you really know me!  Crazy !  see you all tomorrow! Have a great night and sleep!

Hi Penguin's

It has begun!

Snowball Fight of 2010 in the Quad

There is only one rule of the game
you can not hit someone who has already hit you!
Now go out there and get as many
people as you can
before they get you!

  Personal Info:

My Provida name is: Firefairy

Please call me:Patricia

Where I live: Ohio

What do you like best about living there? My family

My birthday is (month and day): 1/12

My home includes (spouse, children, pets etc.): Husband, 4 children(10 girl, 7 boy, 3 girl, & 3 girl), Best friend and her 2 children. 3 cats, a dog, and a 55 gallon fish tank full of fish.

My occupation or what I do all day is: I am a full time Nursing student

Hobbies (or your favorite way to have fun): Kids and shopping

Your favorite color: Purple

   Goals/Motivation: 

My short-term goal for this 6 weeks is: 40lbs or size 18

My long-term goal(s) is/are:  165/170lbs or size 14

My biggest cheerleader is: My best friend

My worst critic is: My MOM

  NBU Experience: 

Good morning Melissa, welcome to Penguin Hall.  I'm sure you'll notice with weather change here.  We'll help you freeze some inches off!  If you get too cold, please feel free to build a fire, if you can fine a dry place.

I see you are newly married?  congrats! 

Take some time to wander around the dorm, find your and unpack.  Others will be checking in today so you shouldn't be lonely for long.