A Public Message to those MIA but still 'lurking'....

[wovenwonder]

CrzyforPiglet - Thanks for the checkin Laurie! You are so close to goal and I bet you will be there by the holidays if you come back to WISH more often for inspiration! You have done a terrific job at maintaining which proves that you've made some big lifetime changes to get to this point. It's great to have you back again.



John In Illinois Oh John --- what can I say? I'm glad you had a nice time in WDW [did you happen to find that head of yours while you were there? we're still waiting! ]. It sounds like you are doing a wonderful job at maintaining your WISH loss. You are such an inspiration to ME --- and I hope you'll stop by more often.

 

[Mskanga]

I surrender....I know....I'm guilty as charged! By I am happy to announce that there has been no weight gain with me, even after the long weekend at Cape Cod , where webmaster alex cooked those delicious hamburguers and all the food that was around glo's and alex's.....I didn't walk away from it, but I got back on track once I got home.
It's just that the last couple of weeks before school, things got really busy at home and then after the kids started school , a friend of mine and I started cleaning some weekenders homes and that keeps me busy aside from the school job , which for now I'm a substitute.
As you can see I am getting my workout....cleaning is a workout, isn't it? But I still periodically lurk. OK I promise I will post more!

 

[Disneyaholic]

Another guilty party checking in!

I reached my WW goal in June, made Lifetime in July and really haven't done much else since!

I have a personal goal that's about 8 pounds less than my WW "offical" goal. I had hoped to be there by now; at one point I was 4 pounds away.

I checked in at WW today and am just BARELY below my WW goal weight! AAAGGGHHH!!!

Thanks for the kick-in-the-rear. Hopefully I'll get back on track soon! I want those pounds OFF FOR GOOD!!

 

[Dax]

Hey everyone.......

I too drifted away....Have gone through some really tough times...my DH partaking in extra activities(luckliy not extreme) outside of our marriage among other things have just made life tough. But the good news I have maintained. I am still at 140-143 depending on the time of the month. Beings sick and also worrying about my marriage caused me to not eat so i didnt binge thank god...I will try and check in when i remeber...but i am sure i wasnt a wisher who was thought about as I rarely posted on here....

 

[wovenwonder]

Mskanga WOW --- It is amazing that you could attend an official DIS meet and still maintain your weight! That is one of the things I like about commiting to WISH. Even when we get off of track for a little bit its nice to know we have a place to come back to and get right in to the swing of things again. I'm glad you're back with us again!



Disneyaholic WW goals are set as a guideline. It's fabulous that you've met 'their' goal for YOU! But, it's great that you can also see that there is another goal that you feel is better for you and work towards it. That just shows how far you've come! Some people would be happy to settle with the WW goal but you are going for the 'gold' and striving for what you feel will be the best and healthiest for YOUR BODY! There certainly is not a one size fits all in the world of weight loss and you are proving it. I'm glad you are back with us --- please stay even after you make your goal as I could use all the support I can get! I'll be here for a LONG time!

Dax You have been thru such a horrific personal time and we understand that you had to take a break from us for awhile. Just remember that we are a support group and we are always here for you! Even when you are not feeling that great emotionally you still have to feed your body the healthy fuel that it needs to get you thru the difficult times. I'm glad you are back among your WISH friends again!

 

[glo]

Hi guys, I hve not been around much at all. I am sorry, but things have been very hectic in my end of the woods and I have had some physical trouble I have had to deal with. I have not been on much at all. I have seen you guys are all hanging in there...you guys have it in you and have been doing incredibly. I am so proud of all of you. I will try to stop by more often, but things need to settle down for me some more. Wishing you all the very best...I know you can all make goal.

Hugs
glo

 

[wovenwonder]

glo Thanks for stoppy in Glo --- I have missed your words of wisdom. I am trying to get back on track after faltering some and losing my clippies . But I am working at it and could sure use all the inspiration WISHers like you have to offer. I am sorry that you haven't been feeling yourself. Take all the time that you need but try to stop by every once in awhile to let us know how you're doing. {{{{HUGS}}}}

 

[bliss4us]

Wow!

Look what happens when you go away for a little while!

It looks like everyone is still doing awesome, and that's so so so good to see!!!

So, most of you may not know that I'm a writer, AND one that lost her job last spring due to budget cuts. While I LOVE the support and motivation I find on this board, I found myself putting off/dragging out a lot of new writing projects because I was spending so much time online.

So I had to make some choices - one of those was to spend less time online and more time actually writing. No small feat, by the way. I miss everyone, but it was a GREAT choice, because things are really moving in a super direction now - so good, I'm not quite ready to talk about it yet, because I'm afraid I'll jinx it. But pretty much sums it up!

By the way, I'm maintaining at about 130 pounds - very rarely weigh myself anymore - and while this is 10 pounds over my original goal weight, my body wants to stay here, and so, here I stay. As long as I'm exercising, eating right, and taking the best care of myself that I can, that's okay by me!!!

Sorry to go on so much - I've really missed you all! I hope everyone is feeling healthy and happy, and making good choices. You all are so inspiring, you keep me strong - even when I'm not here!

Thanks to every one of you wonderful WISHers, and have a super day,

Daisy

 

[JustMe28]

I am not one of the mia... but, I read this thread and the reply's and thought it was really sweet. It's great to finally be somewhere that everyone is so caring. Thank-you.

 

[elisebutt]

Guilty as charged - sorry Just been so tied up with the kids latel, what with school being back and getting ready for starting my first term(semester) at Uni myself next week. Haven't even gotten around to weighing myself but the inches have been dropping off - hence into 30 jeans now - with NO lycra added or stretch waistbands.

I'll probably be popping by at least once a week just to check in but won't have time to be very prolific. I'll let you know when I. lose a decent amount

 

[Poohbear123]

I drifted away also, and have started to gain the 12 pounds I lost BACK! However, now that I know my "female problem" is OK, no Cancer in the Uterus, I am going to start concentrating on my weight. BUT---I don't know WHERE to BEGIN! I WAS on Atkins, and am thinking of doing it again, but maybe NOT as strict! If I just cut back on the bread I have been eating 3 times a day, and the Sugar I KNOW I could lose about 5 pounds in about a week. So, I am BACK!!! Thanks for this thread, as I was thinking of starting my own "welcome me back" thread, but this is much better.

 

[nativetxn]

I'm so glad that you are back, PoohBear

 

[DiznEeyore]

I can't believe that I popped in here tonight for the first time in literally months and this thread was here. I am guilty, too, of being a "disappearing WISHer".

At the end of May, we put our house on the market (in, according to our agent, the "worst market in the last 10 years"). At the same time, my treasured cat Isabelle, who I'd had for 17 years (since I was 16) started getting sick. Throughout the summer, we tried to sell the house, find a new one, and keep Isabelle with us. None of these things happened.

I self-medicate with food when stressed, and boy was I stressed! The whole time Isabelle was dying, she hardly ate. I, instead, sat with her on the floor and ate enough for the both of us, plus some!

I have been faithfully going to Curves and still losing inches, but I weigh 7 pounds more than I did when I began back in April.

I've rejoined WW Online, and the new Dr. Phil program is interesting to me, so I'm hoping that I can get my act back together.

Can I come back??

 

[PAdisMOM]

Jody, your post made me feel so welcome! I feel like I have been off of these boards forever. I felt guilty and wasn't sure how to come back. Your post was perfect.

I haven't gained or lost since the beginning of August. Well actually I did gain, but I've lost it.

I've been on and off Atkins, not really sure what I want to do. Atkins has been great for me. I wouldn't be where I am now without it. But I just don't know if I can do it "for life". So I've been playing around with WW. I do think I can do this for life, but it won't give me the results that I get with Atkins.

I feel like I've been back and forth so many time that my family has got to be sick of hearing about my diet and what I'm trying now. I'm sick of the flip flopping. It has to end.

I feel really good about what I've accomplished. I only have 15 pounds left to go. That doesn't seem like much to me. But despite all my success, I've been feeling like a failure for about a month and a half.

So I turn back to these boards and hope for some inspiration. Thanks again, Jody!

 

[jtbdas]

Guilty

I have been away and held my weight while gone for a month. Things have been extremely hectic with my DW on her eighth month of pregnancy, baby shower, room preparation, etc... but for the last week and a half I am happy to be back and spending some quality time with all my friends and supporters.

Glad to be visiting again.......

 

[DVC Daisy]

You guys must be sending out some serious vibes - the first time I decide to peek over here in months and I see this thread too!

I am off track, off the bandwagon (threw me off and ran over me) but I *so* want to get back on and I think that WISH is my key to that.

My summer was very, very stressful PLUS we were away from home living in various hotels for most of the time. My son's All Star baseball team ended up getting knocked out of the competition one step away from the World Series (PONY Baseball) so we were travelling a lot, eating out a lot and I was dealing with tons of stupid "youth sports" stress. Momma Bear stress has a way of just doing you in! The good news was that we scheduled an almost 2 week WDW trip at the last minute for the end of summer to detox So, emotionally, I am ALL BETTER!

I have been concentrating on getting our house back in order and such since school started and I am now at a place where I think I can grab that bandwagon and climb back on.

THANKS for this most wonderful thread, it was just what I needed to join back in. Even though it was not directed at ME, it made me feel welcome (back). I have never been too much of a regular poster (too shy) but I will try to be now.

 

[wovenwonder]

bliss4us Okay Daisy, I guess you are off of the hook. We'll let you work SOME of the time --- if you promise to WISH a little bit too. Thanks for checking in -- and don't be a stranger for too long this time!



elisebutt You have made so much progress since joing WISH, Elise. You are very much an inspiration to so many here in our little family. PLEASE don't leave us for too long - we need your support.



Poohbear123 Welcome Back! I know about the 'female issues' all to well. I had quite a scare myself. And after becoming a 'hyster sister' in mid July my program went by the wayside. I'm back too -- but it was 12 pounds too late. We'll work back at it together -- Okay?



DiznEeyore I am SO SORRY that you've had so much grief in your life lately. Please don't run away from your WISH friends in your time of need -- that is when we need each other the MOST! I'm glad you decided to come back 'home' to us again.

PAdisMOM I think this post just may have been calling YOUR NAME! I'm glad it helped to bring you out of hiding. It's great that you can come to terms with the fact that Atkins might not be for you for life. That is one of the things that I like BEST about WISH. There are so many other plans to try and WISHers are here to support EVERY PLAN out there. We are here even when there is NO PLAN and our friends fall off the wagon. We always have each others support and that is what makes WISH so special. Alex is giving The Southbeach Diet a whirl after previously being VERY succesful on Atkins. Maybe you'd want to check out the plan or PM Alex for some info on it.

jtbdasYou've maintained for an ENTIRE month? That spells success in itself. Enjoy this last month of 'pregnancy' with your wife and get all the sleep that you can because you will need it. Be sure to let your friends on WISH know when the baby arrives.

DVC Daisy I'll tell you a little secret. When it gets so bad that the wagon you fall off of is actually RUNNING YOU OVER that should be a sign in itself to RUN back to WISH as quick as you can! I'm glad you are back. But no being shy on WISH okay? I need your support and you'll have to post alot to show me that you are still here helping me along.

 

[DixieDreamer]

Originally posted by wovenwonder

DixieDreamer - I have to admit that I don't check in to the weekly thread either [sorry folks] so that is okay. It is still great to have you check in with us again. You always provide lots of TERRIFIC information and support --- so stop by more often! do you happen to frequent the lowcarbfriends board too? I think I see you over there sometimes --- as that is one of the places that I lurk but don't post too often.

Yup. I hang out there much more than the DIS these days. Just settled in with a group there that feel "comfortable" - something that was missing here on the DIS lately for me. I "see" you there too sometimes. Actually, there are SEVERAL of us DISers over there.

But I still love the DIS and hang out here too.

 

[jtbdas]

jtbdasYou've maintained for an ENTIRE month? That spells success in itself. Enjoy this last month of 'pregnancy' with your wife and get all the sleep that you can because you will need it. Be sure to let your friends on WISH know when the baby arrives.

Jody thank you for the words of wisdom, it is actually kind of difficult now, she is forever moving through the night. I feel for her. For the month I just kept exercising and watching what I ate with no diet plan, basically maintanance in most plans. However since coming back these last two weeks I have dropped 7.5lbs. Provides me that feeling of success.

 

[DiznEeyore]

Jody, thanks for the welcome back. I know all the stress this summer just destroyed my resolve. I even took off my WISH signature stuff 'cuz I felt like such a failure.

Well, today I'm putting it back on and it's STAYING on.

Thanks again!!