@~Losing Weight for Mickey~@

[lisa_barrentine]

Hello I am Lisa, 25 stay at home mom/wife with a 4 yr old and still have the BABY fat.... Okay its just FAT! My DH is of course a stick and doesn't understand.
We went to WDW last yr <9/08> and have been looking back at my pictures as I plan our next trip for FREE DINING (like I need free food).
And realized I need to get healthy not just to look better outside but inside. I have recently realized I am unhappy with how I look and how feel!
So join me as I try to lose a safe amount of weight (my ups and my downs) to look good next to Mickey & Minnie, and everyone else>

My current weight 183lbs.
My current BMI 31.4
My goal date 9/17/09
My goal weigh 143lbs
My goal BMI 24.5

That is 2lbs a week!

Join me if you wanna!

Live, Laugh, and Love!

The below picture is from last year's vacation to WDW I am mostly the same size.

[loralie]

I know exactly how you feel. The last time I went to WDW I was a little over 200 pounds! That was in 2005. It was my pictures from WDW that made me want to lose weight and started me on my journey. Over the past 2 years I have lost 68 pounds thanks to weight watchers and plenty of exercise and I feel so much better. We have a trip planned for May and I want to try to recreate some of the pictures to really see a good before/after effect.

You can do it, just take it one day at a time. If you have a bad day, just track it and move on. Don't let a bad day become a bad week, bad monh...etc. If you have not tried weight watchers, you should go to a meeting and give it a shot. I really think it is the best way to lose weight It wont be the fastest but I think it is the best program for keeping the weight off once you lose it.

Good luck and have a great time at WDW.

Loralie

[maidenfairy]

I have a picture in my head of what I look like and when I saw my pics from the last WDW trip, well it didn't match. I understand where you are coming from. I'm not on WW or any other program, I'm trying the sensible, you shouldn't put that cake in your mouth plan. So far I'm feeling a little better. I've started walking the dog more and longer. ( he could lose a couple LBS too) Good luck to you.

[mousebound2007]

You can do it!!

[lisa_barrentine]

Originally Posted by loralie

I know exactly how you feel. The last time I went to WDW I was a little over 200 pounds! That was in 2005. It was my pictures from WDW that made me want to lose weight and started me on my journey. Over the past 2 years I have lost 68 pounds thanks to weight watchers and plenty of exercise and I feel so much better. We have a trip planned for May and I want to try to recreate some of the pictures to really see a good before/after effect.

You can do it, just take it one day at a time. If you have a bad day, just track it and move on. Don't let a bad day become a bad week, bad monh...etc. If you have not tried weight watchers, you should go to a meeting and give it a shot. I really think it is the best way to lose weight It wont be the fastest but I think it is the best program for keeping the weight off once you lose it.

Good luck and have a great time at WDW.

Loralie

Thanks for stopping by sorry took so long to reply. I did actually try it once but the meetings are at bad times here so I just follow the point system just never check in . I have been trying very hard to stop drinking any coke and only drink water, milk, and my caffine free spledna sweeten tea. Talk about caffine withdraw major major .
Which is why it took so long to check in. I have also been trying to have one piece of sugar free candy about 3pm and 9pm those are about the times I crave somethign sweet to snack on. And if I want more than just a piece of candy i have a bag of those 100 calorie cookies/pop corn I LOVE POPCORN MmmmmPOPCORN

Anyhow thanks for the support and advice

Originally Posted by maidenfairy

I have a picture in my head of what I look like and when I saw my pics from the last WDW trip, well it didn't match. I understand where you are coming from. I'm not on WW or any other program, I'm trying the sensible, you shouldn't put that cake in your mouth plan. So far I'm feeling a little better. I've started walking the dog more and longer. ( he could lose a couple LBS too) Good luck to you.

Hi thanks for stopping by LOL on the dog losing some too I have a doberman and well if I even tried to walk him her would probably drag me down the road

Well thanks again and good luck check back for any support or just to fuss I ll listen

Originally Posted by mousebound2007

You can do it!!

Aww thanks for checking in and the "You can do it"

I feel I can do it with DisPals like all of you

[sjrolaids]

It's time to stop lieing to myself. Count me in too!! I saw the pics from our trip in Dec '07 and I can believe that I "let" myself go to that extreme. I have not tried WW but I did try Nutrisystem. I actually lost about 20 lbs in two months but unfortunately some of it has been put back on. So..I did the unthinkable and I signed up and joined an exercise club. It is a bootcamp for women only. I've been going for a couple of months now and I love it. The trainer also counsels us on nutrition. It's not a "diet" (I hate that word). He directs us in what is healthy and acceptable. Obviously, no sodas...water is the key. When you can no longer take the water, add a crystal light flavor packet. It makes all the difference in the world! Snack time: think almonds, yogurt, or a piece of fruit. These small changes will make a huge impact. Good Luck!

[mpetti]

Hi Lisa: I am with you. I know you can do it. Think positive and never give up on your dream. I did it back in 2000 after I had my first DS my weight was 225 pounds. I lost over the course of a year almost 100 pounds. I went down to 129 and felt great. People didn't even recognize me. I watched what I ate and did a lot of walking and exercise bike at home. Then I got pregnant with my second DS and have been struggling ever since. I have a thyroid condition and sometimes if my meds aren't working it makes it hard to lose. But with an upcoming trip to WDW Aug 23-30 I just have to give it my all. Because I want to be healthy and feel good. I now weigh 175 and am trying to lose 2-3 pounds a week. I have been counting calories and exercising. I know I can do it and I know you can. I am also a stay at home mom and I am turning 43 in May. I have 2 DS's (11) and (6) and they keep me very busy. But hey I am using that to lose the pounds. FYI make sure you have your Thyroid checked. It's a simple blood test. I was always over weight and never knew I had it. Until my primary doctor took a blood test. I have been seeing a specialist for years now and it goes up and down, but lately it has been great. I am just happy with diet & exercise to be able to lose weight. Good Luck.

Maryann

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

Originally Posted by maidenfairy

I have a picture in my head of what I look like and when I saw my pics from the last WDW trip, well it didn't match. I understand where you are coming from. I'm not on WW or any other program, I'm trying the sensible, you shouldn't put that cake in your mouth plan. So far I'm feeling a little better. I've started walking the dog more and longer. ( he could lose a couple LBS too) Good luck to you.

Me too! I'm much thinner in my head!

Congrats to all who are intent on getting healthier (and losing weight in the process)! I'm so glad it's getting warmer so I can get out and WALK!!!

and support to all!

[lisa_barrentine]

Originally Posted by mpetti

I have been seeing a specialist for years now and it goes up and down, but lately it has been great. I am just happy with diet & exercise to be able to lose weight. Good Luck.

Maryann

Way to go Maryann with health issues it can be hard thanks for coming by and sharing and keep it up girl Ever need some support just YELL

Originally Posted by Momto2PrncChrmgs

Me too! I'm much thinner in my head!

Congrats to all who are intent on getting healthier (and losing weight in the process)! I'm so glad it's getting warmer so I can get out and WALK!!!

and support to all!

Good luck thanks for the support and kind words come back and chat anytime

I am alot skinny in my world lol

[lisa_barrentine]

Okay so today I wasn't really bad but I fixed steaks for dinner with baked potatoes and some fresh green beans (out of my own garden) and I may have ate a tad too much.
But oh well I'll just work out that much more.

My DH is actually starting to to help me.

[tmills]

I'm with you, I need to lose the baby fat as well. I have 2 children; dd 6 & ds 3 (so I guess my isn't baby fat either) & I have let my self goooooooooo BIG TIME. I gained somewhere between 45 to 55 lbs with my dd & lost every pound & more & I kept it off until I got pregnant with my ds. I only gained about 25 lbs with him & I lost it as well. The problem is that I started "stress eating" around September when we heard rumors that my dh would be laid off of work. DH was laid off November 6th & the pounds have just kept coming...I'm now 10 lbs less than I was the day I delivered my ds! I can't believe I let this happen!!!!!! I just couldn't put the food down, I've NEVER had a problem walking away from food, but now I just can't help myself. My coworkers & I have started doing weight watchers together. We don't go to meetings, we help each other with points, we're teachers we can't afford to pay someone to weigh us & tell us we need to lose more weight, we can do it for each other & it's free! I've lost about 5 lbs in a month, which I guess is good, but I'm starting to get frustrated! Anyways, long story short, count me in. I need some motivation & help! Hopefully I will have lost 25 lbs for my upcoming Disney trip in October!

[lisa_barrentine]

Originally Posted by tmills

I'm with you, I need to lose the baby fat as well. I have 2 children; dd 6 & ds 3 (so I guess my isn't baby fat either) & I have let my self goooooooooo BIG TIME. I gained somewhere between 45 to 55 lbs with my dd & lost every pound & more & I kept it off until I got pregnant with my ds. I only gained about 25 lbs with him & I lost it as well. The problem is that I started "stress eating" around September when we heard rumors that my dh would be laid off of work. DH was laid off November 6th & the pounds have just kept coming...I'm now 10 lbs less than I was the day I delivered my ds! I can't believe I let this happen!!!!!! I just couldn't put the food down, I've NEVER had a problem walking away from food, but now I just can't help myself. My coworkers & I have started doing weight watchers together. We don't go to meetings, we help each other with points, we're teachers we can't afford to pay someone to weigh us & tell us we need to lose more weight, we can do it for each other & it's free! I've lost about 5 lbs in a month, which I guess is good, but I'm starting to get frustrated! Anyways, long story short, count me in. I need some motivation & help! Hopefully I will have lost 25 lbs for my upcoming Disney trip in October!

Well anytime you need a little push just pm me or post here. At least you have a that can help you out. Remember if you start to wanna snack or get stressed out try to walk, exercise or even relax and read a book if you know you don't wanna exercise. That's what I am trying to do so I know it gets hard check back often and we can chat out our flusters.

And then we can fight off those lbs together.

[disneydreamertoo]

I am using a website called Setting Captives Free that is 60 online bible based lessons on losing weight. It's hard hitting truths and I began at 169 and I now weigh 157. So it does work and best of all it's free!!!

I'm only fun size--5'2" so I can't carry much extra weight very well! I'd like to loose another 10 by our vacation and I know that I would do better if I had support from like minded Dis-ers!

Let's go girls!

[lisa_barrentine]

Originally Posted by disneydreamertoo

I am using a website called Setting Captives Free that is 60 online bible based lessons on losing weight. It's hard hitting truths and I began at 169 and I now weigh 157. So it does work and best of all it's free!!!

I'm only fun size--5'2" so I can't carry much extra weight very well! I'd like to loose another 10 by our vacation and I know that I would do better if I had support from like minded Dis-ers!

Let's go girls!

Yay Let's GO Dis'ers

[maidenfairy]

Originally Posted by disneydreamertoo

I am using a website called Setting Captives Free that is 60 online bible based lessons on losing weight. It's hard hitting truths and I began at 169 and I now weigh 157. So it does work and best of all it's free!!!

I'm only fun size--5'2" so I can't carry much extra weight very well! I'd like to loose another 10 by our vacation and I know that I would do better if I had support from like minded Dis-ers!

Let's go girls!

I like how you call yourself fun size. I am too at 5'1 (on a good day). Losing even 10lbs would make a huge dif. in my body. Good luck to you and it looks like what you are doing is helping. Keep it up!