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

[wannagoWDW]

I weigh in tomorrow, Am hoping to be at 177#(was 178 last WED). Will treat myself to tanning sessions- I am so pale and need to get base for upcoming WDW vacation.
Working on 3 Ws - water, workout and writing down food eaten.

Best of luck to all losers!!!

 

[MyGirlLovesMickey]

Ok, I'm back from my final weigh-in for my competition. I lost 13.5 pounds, 6% body fat, and 17 inches. Woohooo!!! I was the winner for most inches lost. I'm feeling encouraged and very proud of myself. Now I have to keep this up and drop another 30 pounds or so.

 

[mabenoab]

17" 13.5 lbs! That deserves a row of dancing bananas!!!


Good for you and Keep on Going!!

 

[DT83097]

Can I be counted in with you guys / gals?! We came back from the World a week ago today and as everyone else has said - I hated the way I looked in the photos! Why is it that you never really realize how big you look until you see a photo?! Hoping to be going back for my anniversary in 4 months and would love to drop 15-20lbs.! I'm a former WW lifetime member so I know that it works. I used to work out 3 x a week with a friend, but she had a baby recently and has been busy taking care of him so I've been slacking off but really want to kick it in gear for this trip.

 

[mabenoab]

Welcome DT83097! I agree with you about the pictures, I'll actually go along thinking I look mahvelous until I get the photos back, and then I'm thinking...empire waist tunic tops do nothing for me! Look at those arms!! ick.

So join on in, and good luck. Whats really great for you is that you'll have some good "Before" pics from this last trip, and some nice "After" pics for your anniversary trip.

As for me, I finally bust my plateau!! 3 weeks at one number and I was about ready to toss that scale through the window. I tried going off the diet for a day, but that didn't help, tried mixing up my exercise, that didn't do anything...my gosh, if I was in maintenance phase I bet I couldn't keep my weight that steady! So I finally changed the diet from WW to low-carb...Atkins...and we'll see if I'm on a roll, or if I'll just hold steady for another few weeks. Either way, Today I'm happy!

 

[jtnsami]

I think I wanna jump on this weight issue too. I have a little under a year until my 2nd Disney trip, and I definitely don't want to look like I did in my last pictures. Makes the motivation a little easier.

My goal is 50 - 60lbs. I think I can. I think I can.

 

[LMO429]

this is a great thread! I also have used my vacation to WDW as one of my motivating factors to lose weight. I am happy to say I lost 15 pounds since my last trip in oct. (my metabolism is super super slow i had a partial thyroidectomy about a year ago) I leave this sat morning and im hoping the scale says 129 (my goal was to be under 130 before i left). I will continue to use this thread and post my weight weekly until my trip to las vegas (last weekend in june my ulitmate goal of 125 pds)

I read what some of you wrote about pictures..last oct when i went my boyfriend took a shot of me in japan at epcot i look sooo fat in that picture..i told him this trip im going to go by that same spot and take a "after" shot!

some things that def helped me to lose weight was writing down what i ate, I also did zone chefs for the past month (based on the zone diet they deliver food to your home) and i did turbo jam and the firm dvd workouts religiously!! i can actually say im addicted to working out now.

i have to say im a little nervous about my upcoming trip this week to WDW..i have been doing excellent with diet and exercise and WDW is not exactly the best place to exercise good eating habits!!! but im going to try and do my best.

everyone stick with it!! you can do it!!!!

 

[mabenoab]

Wendy: we know you can, we know you can!! Good luck and keep us all posted. I really get inspired when I see how well others are doing...and even if we have hard times, we can help each other stick to it!

lmo429: my gosh your summer and mine are so similar: I'm going to WDW in July, and Vegas in August. Never been to Vegas before, and I cannot go looking all big. That being said, I think the last time I saw less than 130 was when I was about 16...yikes! Good luck with your goal, I really hope you bust that 130! and don't worry about gaining on WDW...if you're selective you're bound to walk off any extra intake. Are you staying where they have a fitness center?

MygirllovesMickey and wannagowdw...where are you? I hope all is well!!

By the way, if you really want some inspiration, head on over to the W.I.S.H. boards...there's lots of support and good tips there!

 

[LMO429]

my gosh your summer and mine are so similar: I'm going to WDW in July, and Vegas in August. Never been to Vegas before, and I cannot go looking all big. That being said, I think the last time I saw less than 130 was when I was about 16...yikes! Good luck with your goal, I really hope you bust that 130! and don't worry about gaining on WDW...if you're selective you're bound to walk off any extra intake. Are you staying where they have a fitness center?


We are staying at the Beach Club im pretty sure there is a fitness center there but when im on vacation i never work out!!! lol hopefully all the walking will do me some good!!! my plan is to eat whatever i want but eat only half of what is on my plate.

Vegas is a blast! you will love it! when i go im staying at The Hotel at Mandalay Bay i love that hotel it is gorgeous and the pool area is huge and beautiful!!!! See a show while you are there..If i had to pick one for you i highly highly suggest seeing "O" at the bellagio!!! its a breathtaking show IMHO a million times better than la nouba at WDW. and dont forget to see the free water show at the bellagio fountains it literally brings me to tears its so beautiful and touching! ENJOY!!

 

[mabenoab]

We are staying at the Beach Club im pretty sure there is a fitness center there but when im on vacation i never work out!!! lol hopefully all the walking will do me some good!!! my plan is to eat whatever i want but eat only half of what is on my plate.

Vegas is a blast! you will love it! when i go im staying at The Hotel at Mandalay Bay i love that hotel it is gorgeous and the pool area is huge and beautiful!!!! See a show while you are there..If i had to pick one for you i highly highly suggest seeing "O" at the bellagio!!! its a breathtaking show IMHO a million times better than la nouba at WDW. and dont forget to see the free water show at the bellagio fountains it literally brings me to tears its so beautiful and touching! ENJOY!!

We're staying at the Poly and they don't have a workout center either. The Beach Club looks beautiful, AND you'll be within walking distance to Epcot. How nice! Thanks for the tip on "O", I have seen La Nouba, so it would be fun to see O...and yes! I saw the bellagio fountains on the Travel Channel, and its on my list of must see things. We're staying at the Excalibur... My mom always stayed there wth my dad when they used to go, so its what she knows. I guess its a good location, but I know much more about WDW than Vegas. What a Summer, huh? When I told my dh that another person online was doing both trips this summer, he broke into "Its a Small World..." Have a GREAT TIME at WDW!

 

[LMO429]

thanks!!! we leave in 4 days for WDW I CANT WAIT!!!!!! kinda of bummed i pulled my calf muscle yesterday working out..i usually work out everyday but i think im not going to be able to today i dont want to be limping around the world come saturday!!!

 

[bell.of.the.ball]

Weigh in day. I lost another 3.8 for a total of 36.8lbs.

 

[LMO429]

I met my WDW weight loss goal!!! It was super hard but even when I cheated I went right back to good eating habits and working out

So excited to be able to wear a bikini and not feel self conscious about it!!!
im still a little worried about gaining weight at disney!!! but im going to try my best not to.. im going to think of all the hard work I did before the trip and not blow it!! although im def going to eat whatever i want but in moderation ..I HOPE!!


2 more days till My boyfriend and I leave for our trip!!!

 

[argue]

I hope to lose some weight (5-10lbs) and give myself some "Disney room." Knowing that i will gain some in WDW i have to lose some. excersize!

 

[daisyduck123]

I met my WDW weight loss goal!!!

Congrats!!! So did I!! (just barely)

We leave next Thursday night!!

 

[LMO429]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! DAISY!! Enjoy your trip!

 

[cocowum]

Can I join??? I hope to drop 10-15lbs before our trip.I have to stop doing so much of this and this and start doing this I would like to be able to fit into my Bikini and not be self conscious. DH has already lost 25lbs. I have to get started.

 

[mabenoab]

What a day! Congratulations to Daisyduck & lmo429!! both of you are talking about wearing bikinis at WDW...you go, girls!!! Thats fantastic, and so inspiring. You're so lucky that your trips are so soon. I'm jealous. I still have 59 days till my trip and as much as I wish I was going now, I'm kind of glad for the wait because I want to be able to post a notice that I met my goal. Keep your fingers crossed for me, ok?

LMO429..if you walk ALOT...and you know you will...and drink lots & lots of water and only eat what you want in moderation, you shouldn't gain too much, I don't think. Remember...VEGAS!! More bikinis...

Welcome to argue & cocowum...good luck with your weight loss goals, too!

 

[daisyduck123]

What a day! Congratulations to Daisyduck & lmo429!! both of you are talking about wearing bikinis at WDW...you go, girls!!!

Thanks for the congrats!!
(But I'm not wearing a bikini...I wear the Lands End Sports Tankini. I haven't worn a bikini since 1990 ).

 

[daisyduck123]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! DAISY!! Enjoy your trip!

Thanks!!!