The show Fat March premiered on August 6th on ABC. The show involves 12 overweight people walking 570 miles, from Boston to Washington DC. With the help of 2 trainers that teach them about getting fit and making healthy lifestyle changes, the 12 contestants have the opportunity to change their lives, and to inspire others to do the same. Watching the show, I was one of the people who was inspired to do a "Fat March" of my own. So I set a goal to walk (or jog) 200 miles in 8 weeks. Since the show aired I've noticed that it isn't just me who is doing my own Fat March. People everywhere seem to be inspired and doing the same thing. I looked for a group of "Fat Marchers" on myspace, but couldn't find one. So why not start one?

This group is for anyone who, like me, was inspired by the show Fat March to get more active and make healthy lifestyle changes. This is a place to offer each other encouragement, challenge each other, post results, give one another tips and ideas on what is working and what isn't, and discuss the show Fat March.