Anyone else using upcoming Disney trip as motivation to lose weight?

[KMLOVESWDW]

I use my Disney trips to keep the weight off that I have already lost. Nothing makes me feel better than seeing video or pictures of myself in cute outfits. Have too many videos of myself at Disney-especially from behind because DH is taping-always wondering 'whose large rearend is taking up all the room?- That was mine, but not anymore. I also have thyroid disease like a PP & it is definatley a challenge. Been a member of WW for over a year now & I've learned so much & totally have changed the way I eat.....Except for vacation. Can't or won't I should say follow the program on vacation. I do make myself some deals though. While we will eat & enjoy, 1. No dining plan for us this trip. Last trip both DH & I gained 10 pounds in 8 days!!! 2. No soda. With the lite lemonade this promise is much easier to keep. Or I bring the crystal lite packs to mix myself. I still love junk & fried food & WW hasn't gotten all that out of my brain & probably never will, BUT I do know that I feel better when I eat right & that that the junkie, heavy meals are now a TREAT & not the NORM. Have lost 42 pounds on WW & became a lifetime member in Dec. Love the way I look & feel. It is so worth it. Wasted too much time being the other way. Good luck to all those out there struggling. One day at a time!!!!! Yeah Disney!!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

I knew that I was attending a baby shower, with lots of tempting foods, last night and only had two days until weigh in so I ate carefully all week to save up some points.

I do the low carb thing but count points also.

Will someone please answer me this riddle? If you have to eat 3,500 calories extra to gain a pound how can a person who ate a piece of chicken, a bowl of fresh fruit and ONE slice of cake possibly gain over 3 pounds overnight??? It is a question I often ask.

Also, how come it takes a week or more to take it back off?

Something is wrong somewhere.

Not giving up, SG

 

[mickeymyfavorite]

Count me in!

I was in WDW in July and purchased an outfit from world of disney, I bought it a size smaller on purpose, hoping that when I return in November that it would fit me of course I'm dieting, but it is so hard.

but I'm not gaining either

 

[LMO429]

I knew that I was attending a baby shower, with lots of tempting foods, last night and only had two days until weigh in so I ate carefully all week to save up some points.

I do the low carb thing but count points also.

Will someone please answer me this riddle? If you have to eat 3,500 calories extra to gain a pound how can a person who ate a piece of chicken, a bowl of fresh fruit and ONE slice of cake possibly gain over 3 pounds overnight??? It is a question I often ask.

Also, how come it takes a week or more to take it back off?

Something is wrong somewhere.

Not giving up, SG

Good for you for not giving up!!!! Your weight will fluctuate daily so the best indication of whether you are gaining or losing weight is to weigh yourself only ONCE a week at the same time!!!

If anything based on what you ate maybe the chicken and cake had salt in it which causes bloating and water weight....you def did not gain 3 pounds if anything if you weigh yourself the following day that weight should be gone!!!

 

[LMO429]

Wow, this thread is just what I was looking for! May I please join in?

We are 30 days away from our 10th anniversary trip, and I'm 13 and a half pounds away from my goal weight. I'm on WW, have been since late May, and have lost 22 pounds so far I'm really happy about that, and I post on the WW board daily -- but having this as an extra motivation would be great!!!

I didn't read every page of this thread, but it looks like everyone is doing really well!

WOW that is great!!!! you lost 22 pounds!!! keep up the good work!

 

[LMO429]

Count me in!

I was in WDW in July and purchased an outfit from world of disney, I bought it a size smaller on purpose, hoping that when I return in November that it would fit me of course I'm dieting, but it is so hard.

but I'm not gaining either

Keep going!!!!

Take a Before and After shot of the outfit you purchase at the world of disney to keep track of all your good progress...

it would be awesome to see pics of you in nov back at the world looking FABULOUS!!! in the outfit you purchased in JULY!!!!

 

[LMO429]

I havent been motivated lately I dont know what my deal is????? I booked an appt at kleinfelds to look at wedding dresses in Sept so that is going to be my next mini goal! I think I need mini goals to start to keep me in check...So the kleinfeld appt will be my first official mini goal! I dont want to feel gross when I have to try on wedding dresses! and I need some motivation!!! although I want to look fab!! on my next disney trip its not until next may!

When i was in chicago I ate awesome everyday but one!!! So i am not going to totally kill myself over it and I went to the hotel gym 2x (I was there for 4 days).....

I think im going to start posting my daily workouts and other positive things I have done for the day from now on....anyone else want to join me?????

 

[Suzimom]

I think im going to start posting my daily workouts and other positive things I have done for the day from now on....anyone else want to join me?????

I think that's a great idea -- I don't know if I'll be able to keep up everyday once school starts again, but I'll try to check in at 2-3 times a week.

I'm new to this thread -- I'm so impressed with all that I've read!!! You guys ROCK!

I am a person of mini-goals as well...I am also so structured that I'm fairly nerdy about reaching goals. I don't do WW or anything, but I keep track of my calories/weight/exercise on a computer program. I used it online for free after it helped me drop 20 pounds a few years ago. Then I decided to purchase it so I didn't have to wait for it to load each time. It's a great motivator & really helps with all the visuals -- graphs, charts, etc. In addition to that, when I get serious (I'm a real yo-yo dieter) about getting fit again, I make myself a nerdy chart where I write in my calories for the day, exercise I've done (cardio and strength), and my beverages (enough water, did I refrain from pop or alcohol?). I give myself points. Now -- do I do anything with the points? Not really, but I still feel proud of myself when I have a week of great points & I can see the correlation between low points and the scale remaining steady for too long or gasp going up!!!!!!

Sometimes I imagine that Mickey would grant me a Disney dollar for each point I earn! Wouldn't that be a motivator!!!!!

I'll try to check in every few days! Best wishes, everyone!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

I had a gain for this week. Seems as if I have a gain at least once a month. Better at the beginning than at the ending though.

LMO429, thank you for the encouragement. I have finally learned all this stuff but it is hard sometimes. I want results and I want them NOW!!!

Suzimom, I have food diaries for each and every bite I have eaten for the past three years. How is that for 'nerdy'? lol If I bite it I write it. It has kept me from eating many things just cause I do not want to have to write it down.

I have reached the state where I can watch Rachael Ray without wanting to eat anything. Of course that might be because she is on very late at night and I am too lazy to get out of bed and get something.

SG/Linda

 

[LMO429]

Im on the boards drinking my coffee trying to get motivated to work out! (the coffee usually does the trick) or the fact that i will have to a bikini in aruba in 71 days!!!! anyway Im having problems with my ticker this a.m. I have two of them...I realized this morning that I had the wrong date on the original ticker...How do i delete the new one????

anyway last night I was at my mom's and she had SKINNY COW ice cream anyone try this?!!! it tasted great and was not high in fat or calories and is a great treat for those of us that are watching our figures!!! its not like having the mickey head ice creams at disney but they are delicious!!!! check them out if you already havent

 

[estherhead]

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anyway last night I was at my mom's and she had SKINNY COW ice cream anyone try this?!!! it tasted great and was not high in fat or calories and is a great treat for those of us that are watching our figures!!! its not like having the mickey head ice creams at disney but they are delicious!!!! check them out if you already havent[/QUOTE]

Mmmm... Skinny Cow. Yup, I've had 'em. My new favorite treat, tho, is the crunchy version of Klondike Slim-a-Bear. They are 3 points & worth every delicious bite. They've come out with a 2 point version but they are smaller & no crunch so I'd rather spend the extra point. Mmm... I'm looking forward to one with lunch in... in 2 and half hours! Yummy, LUNCH!

I worked out yesterday with DH & did chest. I actually bench pressed 65 lbs so I was all proud. Dh can do 225 lbs, but who is comparing, right? Then I took a 2 mile walk with my Mom & ran a mile. Today I met a girl bright and early for a quick 2 mile run.

Gosh Darnit, I've earned myself a Skinny Cow! :lmao:

 

[LMO429]

Mmmm... Skinny Cow. Yup, I've had 'em. My new favorite treat, tho, is the crunchy version of Klondike Slim-a-Bear. They are 3 points & worth every delicious bite. They've come out with a 2 point version but they are smaller & no crunch so I'd rather spend the extra point. Mmm... I'm looking forward to one with lunch in... in 2 and half hours! Yummy, LUNCH!

I worked out yesterday with DH & did chest. I actually bench pressed 65 lbs so I was all proud. Dh can do 225 lbs, but who is comparing, right? Then I took a 2 mile walk with my Mom & ran a mile. Today I met a girl bright and early for a quick 2 mile run.

Gosh Darnit, I've earned myself a Skinny Cow!

Im going to have to check out the klondike! YUM! You motivated me you did alot of working out the past two days

i said i was going to start to post my workouts and good habits on this thread everyday soooo this morning I did a FIRM dvd called Core Fusion it was about 50 minutes...IT WAS HARD!!!! and i was out of breathe but i did it!!!
great workout check it out on the firms website.

 

[mickeymyfavorite]

Keep going!!!!

Take a Before and After shot of the outfit you purchase at the world of disney to keep track of all your good progress...

it would be awesome to see pics of you in nov back at the world looking FABULOUS!!! in the outfit you purchased in JULY!!!!

Thank you

 

[mickeymyfavorite]

Im going to have to check out the klondike! YUM! You motivated me you did alot of working out the past two days

i said i was going to start to post my workouts and good habits on this thread everyday soooo this morning I did a FIRM dvd called Core Fusion it was about 50 minutes...IT WAS HARD!!!! and i was out of breathe but i did it!!!
great workout check it out on the firms website.

Keep up the good work, I like the way you motivate!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Chocolate is my downfall so I have to have a diet that allows me to have it or else!! I have several diet chocolate recipes if anyone is interested.

Did you know that you can make the sugar free pudding with one cup of water and one cup of milk to cut out some fat and calories? Whatever you do, do NOT use all water. I did. It does not work. Ugh!!

Slightly Goofy

 

[LMO429]

Hola!!!

This morning I woke up at when to a Step Class for an HOUR!!!!
yesterday my boyfriend ordered chinese and I got a california roll and a salad!! FUN!! but this morning im glad I did it


279 days till my disney trip!!!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Howdy, it is over 100 degrees here and I am trimming bushes, pulling weeds and generally working in the yard. Too busy to go stepping.

I have to take all this to the dump Saturday and get a load of red mulch which I will put on some of the beds Sunday and Monday.

The fun just never ends.

My husband does not do 'housework'. The yard is attached to the house so it falls under that category. Unfortunately the garage sits on the yard so the car upkeep is also mine.

SG/Linda

 

[estherhead]

Howdy, it is over 100 degrees here and I am trimming bushes, pulling weeds and generally working in the yard. Too busy to go stepping.

I have to take all this to the dump Saturday and get a load of red mulch which I will put on some of the beds Sunday and Monday.

The fun just never ends.

My husband does not do 'housework'. The yard is attached to the house so it falls under that category. Unfortunately the garage sits on the yard so the car upkeep is also mine.

SG/Linda

Ouch, not very handy, is he? Hopefully he makes good money? Or is amazing at something else? If I had to do all the yard work in addition to all the cars & all the inside housework we would most definately be buying a condo within the next month. There's just too much to do to run a household.

I suppose you do all the packing & planning too, eh?

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

estherhead, you summed it up with not very 'handy'. Wish he were at least decorative.

The sad thing is that his ways of life are killing him and he still does not see the light.

Luckily I have nearly 35 years of experience and it ain't like it it is something new.

Cannot buy a condo as his family sees no reason why he should have to give up his way of life and those pesky monthly fees disturb him. Why pay for lawn care when you already have it?

Yep, I do the planning and packing too. Don't we all???

Less than 30 days until I get to live like he does all year long. I will wake up when I darn well feel like it, someone else will make the bed and clean up after me and I do not have to cook any meals. Heaven!!

I am now done with the outside work for the day and the scales are rewarding me for my effort. Water weight but hey, I will take whatever I get. ONLY have my inside chores to do tonight.

Sure glad I do not have to 'work'. What would I do without the DIS to visit between jobs and planning my next trip to DW?

Slightly Goofy (and now you know why)

 

[estherhead]

Less than 30 days until I get to live like he does all year long. I will wake up when I darn well feel like it, someone else will make the bed and clean up after me and I do not have to cook any meals. Heaven!!

This paragraph reminds me of a time 5 years ago when I was on a cruise boards planning a cruise with my family. I had a 9 month old & a 25 month old & was exhausted. There were threads after threads on how horrible the food was now & how this & that service had gone downhill. I was sitting at my computer & had just eaten a stale Cheerio off the floor as my toddler had fed it to me. The baby had awakened & was beginning to scream & the house was a disaster.

I just paused (before dealing with it all) and thought, Exactly how horrible could the service & food be? Will they be serving me stale Cheerios in a dining room that hasn't seen a mop in 2 weeks? I doubt it. And that is when I knew I'd have a great time. And boy did we. What a treat to come back to the room & have it vacuumed & the beds made while I was getting a massage & someone else was watching my kids!!!!

Those of us who do a lot, both for our families and for ourselves (and health), really appreciate a nice vacation. I have wonderful dreams of relaxing under a palm tree at Typhoon Lagoon while the now bigger kids play. And eating food other's have prepared (they do dishes too! .) And, of course, sleeping in a bed someone else made.
's to all of you who are working so hard! It is worth it.