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\"66fcc43224ab59d02dcb31bd9530af86\"I bet we could all agree we would love to drop a few pounds. Or maybe come up with a fitness plan we could actually stick with when swimsuit season is suddenly bearing down upon us. Embracing a healthy lifestyle sounds so simple. Eat less. Move More. Easier said than done, indeed.<\/p>\n

Americans spend billions of dollars each year on diet and exercise plans that may prove to be more costly than beneficial. Bottom line — the most effective way of losing weight is to restrict caloric intake, and the most effective way to maintain the loss is through regular exercise, which takes equal parts dedication and determination. And a bit of motivation can go a long way.<\/p>\n

So with lots of love and plenty of laughs, members of one Elfster community are inspiring others to join them on their fitness journey that began with a diet plan and lifestyle change.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt all started on a Trim Healthy Mama (THM) Facebook page,\u201d explains Elfster community manager Melissa Cox. \u201cTHM is a \u2018diet plan\u2019 that is based around eating no sugars, low carbs, and high proteins. I originally joined the page and made some funny comments about my husband and I starting the plan and people just \u2018ate it up.\u2019 They were constantly looking for my posts, and asking about us.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the THM website, \u201cauthors Serene Allison and Pearl Barrett provide a comprehensive, Biblically-sound, effective and delicious way to eat for health and weight loss.<\/p>\n

Written with humor and thorough research, these books will entertain, enlighten and encourage women (and men!) to feed their bodies and souls the way God created us to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe page I was a part of is geared towards knowledge of THM and how THM works and it\u2019s not really for people connecting with others,\u201d she adds. \u201cThey want you talking about the \u2018plan\u2019 on that page, and nothing more. People were begging me to start my own page so that we could have \u2018free range\u2019 of conversation, so that\u2019s what I did.\u201d<\/p>\n

For this group, \u201cNothing is off limits, so we [discuss] love, sex, diet, fitness, books, religion, parenting, home d\u00e9cor, our jobs, children, pregnancy, etc.\u201d Melissa explains. \u201dIt\u2019s turned into a HUGE blessing for so many people. I get emails and cards daily with people expressing their gratitude for my page, and how it has helped them.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Melissa (better known as Mama C. to her followers) and Michael (aka Macho Nacho), her beloved husband and fitness partner, started a co-ed Facebook page — Mama C. & Macho Nacho\u2019s Fitness Journey Unofficial THM — that is based upon the THM lifestyle, but gets more personal. Not only do they encourage and support their online community seeking advice, but stress the importance of taking this fitness journey as a couple. Within days of its creation, the group had 1,500 followers. It now boasts 1,750 members, but has been closed to the public in order to keep the group more intimate compared to many online communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe primarily have women on the page, but are open to both men and women,\u201d says Melissa. \u201cA lot of women have added their husbands or significant others so that they can share in their journeys with them. Most men are \u2018lurkers\u2019 and don’t actively participate [in group discussions].\u201d<\/p>\n

Melissa describes her page as a positive place only. \u201cThis is a co-ed site, built on respect, empathy and empowerment for those around us. All posts featuring shaming, hate speech, or are construed as negative and do nothing to continue the forward positive dialogue of this group may be deleted without notice.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a means to build relationships and encourage personal connections within this community, Melissa has created an Elfster group of almost 400 that hosts monthly gift exchanges on the site, as well as an ongoing pen pal exchange, in which participants \u201cmust commit to at least 2 letters\/cards or small gifts a month to brighten your Pen Pal\u2019s day.\u201d The group also uses Elfster to assign \u201caccountability partners\u201d to be each other\u2019s cheerleader and support system.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe usually have around 200 that participate in each exchange,\u201d she says. \u201cI have set up a monthly exchange for people to get to know one another. I mean, who doesn\u2019t like to get gifts and personal mail in the mail. Some can\u2019t afford to do it monthly, which with postage is  understandable. So it seems each month we get different people involved. This month we are doing a t-shirt exchange, April was a goodie bag exchange, and March was a mug exchange. I also have a couple other exchanges going on basically because Elfster pairs for me, and I love that. We are doing a 4 month Pen Pal Exchange, where you can be paired with a pen pal for 4 months, and an accountability partner exchange — someone to help you keep on track with eating and exercise.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI will continue to do the monthly exchanges [since] the people are loving them!!\u201d she adds. \u201cIt helps keep the morale up. And when 200 people get their gift and post pictures of what they got, it\u2019s so exciting!\u201d<\/p>\n

The elves at Elfster applaud Melissa\u2019s commitment to her community and her inspirational attitude. Her encouraging words are easily found in her personal message posted to her group: \u201cY\u2019all are awesome\u2026 keep up the love, support, encouragement with one another!\u201d<\/p>\n

So what is Melissa\u2019s favorite piece of advice for couples getting in shape together? \u201cAlways work together, support and encourage one another. Macho and I wake up at 4:30 every morning and hit the pavement together. We do a minimum of 2 miles. This allows us to start our day together with conversation and prayer. It’s a great start to our day, not only physically, but intimately. And come on, there’s nothing sexier than a supportive spouse who is your biggest cheerleader!\u201d<\/p>\n

What are you doing to stay motivated to reach your own goals? Find some inspiration in Elfster\u2019s Wellness Guide<\/a>. Want to connect with the elves at Elfster? You can reach us via Facebook here<\/a>, Tweet us @elfster or catch us on Instagram @elfster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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