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 Advisors, saycheese and 8ItAll will be here shortly. RUSH week begins May 26th 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 enclosed (see 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 session’s schedule begins with enrollment starting May 17 followed by Move In starting May 21. Students begin to earn credits during RUSH Week which kicks off on May 26. Credits will be earned through July 6 and Final credits are to be reported by students ON July 7.

3. Conference assignments are made on a regional 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. In an effort to ensure that all recipes posted in NBU 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 either submit it via the link on the Recipe Exchange page or 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 recipes they discover in the Recipe Exchange (or post the link to the recipe) 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.

SOUTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE

CONGRATULATIONS on your acceptance into NBU!! I am really proud of all of you for making this commitment to NBU, and most importantly to yourself!!

My name is Karen (8ItAll) and I will be your CO-RA (CO-Resident Advisor), as well as Tammy (Saycheese) for the Summer Intercession 08. Welcome to your new home for the next 6 weeks.

My job is to give you encouragement, support and motivation while you are here, as well as answer any questions you may have regarding NBU and Provida's website. Rest assured that if I do not know the answer, I will get it for you. I pledge to you my 100% commitment to helping each of you reach your goals!

Throughout this semester we will have weekly assignments, activities and challenges that Tammy and I will expect ALL to participate in. I strongly encourage you to post everyday, stay POP (Perfect on Plan), read your Black Book, and enjoy yourself. Participation is KEY to your success here at NBU. You will only get out of it what you put into it!

For all the Newbies coming in this Semester, I know this can all seem overwhelming, but rest assured that in a week or so, it will all seem second nature to you. Tammy and I are here for you too, so if you ever feel like throwing in the towel, PLEASE DON'T!! Please send one of us a PM or an e-mail and we will help you through it!!

Hey South Centrals!  I'm Tammy and I want you to know that I am proud of you all for making the commitment to a healthier you! NBU is a great place for support, motivation, accountability, and FUN as we make the journey to reach our goals.

Intercession is going to be ICON happy!  You will have a LOT of chances to earn icons...and it will be much more laid back than normal semesters.  BUT stats are still required and very important!

For those of you that don’t know me, I live in Lower Alabama and have been married to a wonderful man for 7 years.  We have two beautiful daughters, age 5 and 4 (well, she'll be 4 on Saturday). I work full time, own a photography business, got roped into coaching my girls' tee ball team, and am active in my church. I started the 6WBMO on September 17 of last year, and shed 100 pounds to goal by April 8th - less than 7 months.

That’s enough from me for now! Settle in to your room, explore the campus, and get to know your conference mates. I am excited to get to know you all!

South Centrals going to Do It Again.  I'm Karen your Co-RA and I am very excited to be joining you in your journey.

Get settled in and get ready for a FABULOUS Roller Coaster Ride where I will be here to motivate and support each of you.  All I ask is that you give 100% like I plan to.  Just remember The more you participate in NBU the more you are going to get out of it.  I am here for each of you.

For those of you that don’t know me, I live in Florida Northwest Panhandle and have been married  for 13 years.  We have two very energetic sons, age 10 and 6.  I work full time, and do homework with my boys everynight - NO I am not smarter than a 5th grader - LOL.  I started the 6WBMO on February 26, 2006, and have found that NBU is where I need to be to stay accountable.

I am looking forward to getting to know each of you and am very excited about the things to come for the next 6 weeks.

reserved for Karen's Links!

Perfect Attendance Awards

Week 1
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Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6

WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT

WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT

WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT

Karen's Beginning STATS

Week 1 Stats

Your first assignment!

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT ME:

Why I joined NBU:

What I expect to get out of NBU:

My goal for this semester is:

Past Dorms I have been in:

Jobs I have done in NBU:

When are you most likely to be on the computer?

Will you be posting on weekends?

Your first assignment!   DONE !!!

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT ME:

Why I joined NBU:   Accountability and Support.  Lots of wonderful new buddies.

What I expect to get out of NBU:  Get to Living Lean.  Swift Kick in the behind to keep my head in the game.

My goal for this semester is: Livin Lean

Past Dorms I have been in:  Panter Hall, Eagle hall ARA, Tiger Hall ARA 3 times,

Jobs I have done in NBU: Chef, Reporter, QOTD

When are you most likely to be on the computer?  Early morning, lunch time, after 7 pm.

Will you be posting on weekends?  Yes I will -

Let's Roll South Central Conference !

saycheese:

Your first assignment!

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT ME:

My Provida name is: saycheese

I chose this screen name because: I'm a photographer

Please call me: Tammy

The state I live in: Alabama

Time zone I am in: Central

My birthday is (month and day): July 1

Married? Single? Married

Children? Grandchildren? 2 children, 5 and 4

My occupation or what I do all day is: Export Import Compliance Specialist for a government contractor

6WBMO or SMART Technique? 6WBMO

Living Lean? YES!

What Avatar are you “wearing” today? 100 lbs

I am a body type: A (well, technically a C now, but I have not changed my plan)

What made me decide to start the program: I was sick of being fat, heard about this program, and the rest is history!

My goal weight and/or goal size is: Goal weight is 157.5.  Goal size was a 10...I'm now a 4/6

The most difficult thing about the Program for me is: The exercise

NBU and ME

Why I joined NBU: Friendship, support, accountability

What I expect to get out of NBU: the same - and lots of fun

My goal for this semester is: A perfect session and to get started toning!

Past Dorms I have been in: Bengal - Fall 07; Falcon Winter and Spring 08

Jobs I have done in NBU: Assistant RA/Acting RA/RA

When are you most likely to be on the computer? During the day

Will you be posting on weekends? Yes

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT ME:

Why I joined NBU: Additional support, motivation and accountability.

What I expect to get out of NBU: Additional support, motivation and accountability.

My goal for this semester is: To consistently stay on plan.

Past Dorms I have been in: N/A, first time I join and newbie to the plan.

Jobs I have done in NBU: N/A

When are you most likely to be on the computer? On all day and at least one hour each evening.

Will you be posting on weekends? Not as much as I do during the week, but I will definitely check in every day.

 
I hope I'm doing right by posting this now.    I can't wait to meet everyone. 

Welcome, Jolie!!  So glad you were able to check in!  It appears that the site problems have been solved, so everyone should be checking in pretty quick.  Karen's on travel with her job, so she'll be checking in later this afternoon.

You've had a wonderful start with the program!  Stay on plan...it's SO worth it!  Before you know it you'll be answering "YES" to Living Lean (believe me!).

I'm excited to meet you and look forward to getting to know you better.

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT ME:

My Provida name is: queenofmydomain

I chose this screen name because: I'm the only woman in my house...therefore I am queen. 

Please call me: Your Majesty....ROFL....no....seriously, just call me Monique

The state I live in: Texas

Time zone I am in: CST

My birthday is (month and day): July 6

Married? Single? Happily married

Children? Grandchildren? 4 boys (my stepson included)

My occupation or what I do all day is: Admin Asst....AKA "The go to person"

6WBMO or SMART Technique? 6WBMO

Living Lean? Nope....that's why I'm here. 

What Avatar are you “wearing” today? On My Way

I am a body type: B

What made me decide to start the program: You mean restart?  I've just decided that enough is enough.  I'm "at risk" for diabetes and at my current weight, the odds are not in my favor.  I'm tired of being tired.  I'm tired of looking and feeling fat.  I'm tired of having to wear plus sizes, etc.  Need I say more?  LOL

My goal weight and/or goal size is: Goal weight = 165 / Goal size = 12/14

The most difficult thing about the Program for me is: Staying focussed.  I do great for a day or two and then I crash.

Why I joined NBU: I can not do this by myself and I enjoy meeting people that share the same struggles.

What I expect to get out of NBU: A newfound excitement.  Somehow in the last couple years I've forgotten the excitement of watching the scale move downward and the joy of being able to buy smaller sizes. 

My goal for this semester is: 10#

Past Dorms I have been in: Too many to name

Jobs I have done in NBU: Again....too many to name

When are you most likely to be on the computer? During the day

Will you be posting on weekends? Occassionally....I've got dial-up and it doesn't always cooperate.

Joli and Monique - I am so glad you have joined us here at the South Central Conference.

Joli - You have made the right choice by being here at NBU and Look how quickly you have already dropped 10 lbs. YOU Go Girl !  I have to share on of my secrets to staying on plan:  Preparing your meals in advance.  Oh how I love to cook.  The only difference now is I am cooking healthier meals.  I am looking forward to GTKY. 

Your Majesty (LOL) - Monique - I love your Provida name to KEWL.  I'm the only woman in my house as well but I am Queen of NOTHING...LOL - I have a Secret to share with you as well.  NBU is my secret for staying Focused - I LOVE IT - NBU keeps my head in the game and moving in the right direction.  Living Lean here I come...Once I get over this 12 lb Plateau I have been on way to long.  Time to Shake It Up.  I look forward to GTKY !

Ya'll get settled in and get ready for the NBU Roller Coaster Ride - Full of Ups and Downs...I promise to be here for you

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT ME:

Why I joined NBU: I need alot of motivation and support because I have lost control and need help to lose weight.

What I expect to get out of NBU: Continuous support and motivation

My goal for this semester is: 20 lbs.

Past Dorms I have been in: NBCC, Coyotes

Jobs I have done in NBU:

When are you most likely to be on the computer? After 6pm from M-F and some during the weekend

Will you be posting on weekends? Some weekends - I will be out of town some weekends during the semester so I won't be able to then but most weekends, I will be able to.

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT ME:

My Provida name is:  rozlee

I chose this screen name because:  it’s my name

Please call me:  Roz

The state I live in:  Texas

Time zone I am in:  central

My birthday is (month and day): April 13

Married? Single?  Married 12 yrs

Children? Grandchildren?  One son (5)

My occupation or what I do all day is:  I’m a homeschooling mom! 

6WBMO or SMART Technique?  6WBMO

Living Lean?  Not yet!

What Avatar are you “wearing” today?  On My Way!

I am a body type:  A

What made me decide to start the program:  I’m a “restart” as well.  Enough IS enough!  I’m in total agreement with Monique about everything she said.  That’s why I’m here.  This is my first NBU but I’m expecting great success!

My goal weight and/or goal size is:  155 and/or size 10

The most difficult thing about the Program for me is:  staying on track when I’m not at home

NBU and ME

Hi Heather and Roz:  I am glad that ya'll have joined us here at South Central.

I am popping in for a quick check to WELCOME everyone while I am on travel. 

I am looking forward to GTK Everyone over the next 6 weeks.

I am excited to have you both join Tammy and I, we are going to have tons of FUN.

Get settled in,

Ta Ta For now,

8ItAll:

Joli and Monique - I am so glad you have joined us here at the South Central Conference.

Your Majesty (LOL) - Monique - I love your Provida name to KEWL.  I'm the only woman in my house as well but I am Queen of NOTHING...LOL - I have a Secret to share with you as well.  NBU is my secret for staying Focused - I LOVE IT - NBU keeps my head in the game and moving in the right direction.  Living Lean here I come...Once I get over this 12 lb Plateau I have been on way to long.  Time to Shake It Up.  I look forward to GTKY !

Ya'll get settled in and get ready for the NBU Roller Coaster Ride - Full of Ups and Downs...I promise to be here for you

 

Thanks for the welcome!  I'm really looking forward to "finding" myself again.  I've been off plan for so long that I've actually gained weight.  Sigh...I know this plan works because in the first three months I was on the plan a few years ago, I lost around 35#.  Now....if I can just get that excitement back.  I'm sure being here in South Central that I will find my mojo and get my groove back!

A little about me....I've been married for 13 1/2 years. I am a mother of three boys and step mom to one.  I was very athletic as a teenager and didn't start gaining weight until after my first child, who will be 13 later this year. 

I have been around the Provida boards for a long time under a different screenname.  I'm going a little incognito this semester just to give myself a fresh start...and...I felt like being a queen!  HA HA HA! 

Anyway....I can't wait to get started.  I do believe that it's going to be a great semester!  GO SOUTH CENTRAL!!!

Your first assignment!

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT ME:

Why I joined NBU:  I have heard a lot of success stories.... I want to be one of those.

What I expect to get out of NBU:  a better understanding of the program, great support, and new friends.

My goal for this semester is:  to loose some weight and know how to stay on track

Past Dorms I have been in:  first time here

Jobs I have done in NBU:  nothing

When are you most likely to be on the computer? I am off and on the computer all day, mostly at nights.

Will you be posting on weekends?  I can, however I am going on vacation june 16 I am taking my lap top so I am hoping that the hotel has WI_FI