Blessed Losers

Blessed Losers is a Pound for a Pound weight loss support and accountability group, which began January 6, 2006. Blessed Losers meet every Friday morning at 10:00 AM in the Fireside Room at Heritage Assembly of God church in Baxter, Minnesota. There are currently 24 members in the Blessed Losers support group.

All members are weighed privately upon arrival. The meetings begin with introductions if any new members are present. A time for people to share their victories and struggles over the past week officially gets the meeting started. Laughter, tears, praise to the Lord and clapping often occur during this sharing time!

Group leader, Suzi Pohl, leads the discussion topic for each week, which is based on Bible scripture relevant to struggle areas that affect lives; emotionally, physically, spiritually, etc. All members are welcomed and encouraged to participate and contribute to the discussion. As each person shares their experiences and viewpoints, the group draws closer; getting to know one another and their individual needs.

The meeting winds down with each member sharing their small weekly goals, which are typically things such as drinking more water, getting time to exercise or losing 2 pounds. Personal prayer requests are given at this time as well. Weekly small goals and personal prayer requests are both covered in prayer throughout the week by the Blessed Losers.  The meeting ends in a time of prayer, hugs and best wishes for an awesome week.