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

[DT83097]

Just wanted to say congratulations to everyone!! It really helps to share the process with others.

I went back to WW yesterday and did the big weigh in....I have 16 pounds
to lose to get to my goal, and 17 weeks until our 2nd honeymoon in WDW! One tiny pound per week - I can totally do that! I also started back at my gym (weight training during my lunch hours) and am vowing to put in another 2 nights a week on the treadmill at home. Hoping to sport some before / after photos then! Good Luck to everyone here.

 

[C_leen]

Hi everyone-

I hope you do check out the WISH board. I found it and really find a lot of helpful tips and motivators.

Keep up the good meal and snack choices! As the weather improves, get out and walk everyone! Pretend you are on Main Street at MK for rope drop! We need to build stamina!

Pushing through my week 3 on the hump day!

 

[G&J's Mom]

I was so happy to see this thread. Every picture I have at WDW is of my silly fat self. Hopefully NOT this next trip. DH is also a great motivator. He doesn't like his pictures either, so he and I joined WW together a couple of weeks ago. He lost 7 lbs the first week and I lost 3. Haven't weighed in this week yet, but I feel optimistic. My tight clothes are thankfully already loosening up. Would LOVE to lose 60 lbs, but will be happy with "at least" 30 by our trip. Wishful thinking anyhow.

Whoever mentioned the Crystal Light, I am going to try that. I really am lax on drinking the water.

I look forward to hearing all your successes.

Denise

 

[Anything Disney!]

This thread made me realize that I was not alone!!!! My trip was a great motivator! I booked in February for a May trip. I leave in 21 days. 10 pounds and counting! For me it was cut out late night snacking, drink more water, actually eat breakfast and no alcohol. Then WALK everyday. On bad days, I use my treadmill if I can't be outside. I live in the mountains, so tromping through the forest is my favorite! Yesterday up behind my house, I saw a bear I walked a little faster... Best of luck to everyone!

 

[bell.of.the.ball]

Another .8 lost this week. I wish it was more but it is better to down than to stay the same or go up. 37.6 down and counting.

 

[NCTWINSMOM]

So glad to find this thread! I started WW 6 weeks ago and have lost 9.8 lbs as of week 4. Couldn't make it to weigh in last week but will be going today. I hope I lost this week! Want to look good for Mickey! LOL!

 

[LMO429]

I'm Back from 8 beautiful days at WDW We had an Amazing time!!!! .Crowds were super light the longest we waited was 20 minutes..we won dream fastpasses in Animal Kingdom!!!! and the best part my boyfriend proposed to me on main street @ the Magic Kingdom the first day we were there!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and to top that off the disney photopass photographer got the whole thing ON FILM!!!!

ok back to planet earth. I have to say the first 5 days I was there I ate great!!! anything we ordered I ate half of what was given to me. buuuuttt the last three days i just went to town. I think i ate everything in sight but it was soooo worth it I loved every mickey ice cream head and goofy candy i got my hands on!!! I weighed myself i only gained 2 pounds not bad!!!!

i got right back on the workout kick the day after i got back (which was yesterday (sun)) I have 40 days till i leave for Vegas BABY!!! i will be posting here every week and let you know how it goes.

Congrats to everyone who has lost weight the week i was away..and welcome to the new addition to this thread.

 

[DT83097]

and the best part my boyfriend proposed to me on main street @ the Magic Kingdom the first day we were there!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and to top that off the disney photopass photographer got the whole thing ON FILM!!!!
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CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement in The World!!! That's awesome and how great to have it on film!

Way to go getting back on the fitness wagon to after enjoying your Mickey ice cream!

 

[DT83097]

Hey everyone, I had my WW weigh in today and lost 2 lbs!!!! Only 15 more to go. WooHoo!

 

[mabenoab]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

I could tell by the way you wrote about him that your BF was someone special...but to propose on Main Street at WDW is AWESOME! Are you setting a date, or just going to wait a while and enjoy the engagement first? You could get married at the GF...wouldn't that be nice!


Good Job on the tiniest weight gain! Two lbs is nothing, you'll lose it in a week, just watch!

So happy you had a wonderful time, and now you can focus on your Vegas planning. I'm psyched to hear about your trip there, too, if you don't mind. I've never been before, so if you come across any great shows, restaurants or clubs, please let me know!

Beth

 

[mabenoab]

Hey everyone, I had my WW weigh in today and lost 2 lbs!!!! Only 15 more to go. WooHoo!

Congratulations...2 lbs is awesome!! Keep up the great work, you're doing so well!!

Beth

 

[Kara]

I really really need some more motivation.
We go in November and I am nowhere near my goal as I should have been!!!!!
I've only lost 8 lbs since JANUARY!!!!
I wanted to be down -50 by the time of our trip.
My mom just lost 100+ and I can't even lose 20!!!!

 

[mabenoab]

Kara: You've still got 5 months! Plenty of time to make a big change. Check out the W.I.S.H. boards for lots of diet & exercise plans and support. I found that journalling really helped me (and I NEVER thought it would!) but having to publicly admit to what I've eaten is a great motivator to not snack or cheat (for me).

Good luck!!

 

[Kara]

Kara: You've still got 5 months! Plenty of time to make a big change. Check out the W.I.S.H. boards for lots of diet & exercise plans and support. I found that journalling really helped me (and I NEVER thought it would!) but having to publicly admit to what I've eaten is a great motivator to not snack or cheat (for me).

Good luck!!

I will check it out!!
thanks!!

 

[LMO429]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

I could tell by the way you wrote about him that your BF was someone special...but to propose on Main Street at WDW is AWESOME! Are you setting a date, or just going to wait a while and enjoy the engagement first? You could get married at the GF...wouldn't that be nice!


Good Job on the tiniest weight gain! Two lbs is nothing, you'll lose it in a week, just watch!

So happy you had a wonderful time, and now you can focus on your Vegas planning. I'm psyched to hear about your trip there, too, if you don't mind. I've never been before, so if you come across any great shows, restaurants or clubs, please let me know!

Beth

We usually go to vegas once a year. My "fiance" likes to play in the world series of poker. Def check at "O" at the bellagio it is my favorite show in Vegas. def get your tixx before you leave it will be nearly impossible to get them at the door. We saw danny gans last year as well i didnt think it was going to be for us but it was really really good as well.. This year we are going to see "LOVE" at the mirage it is the newest cirque show on the strip i cant wait to see it!!! as far as restaurants there are so many ...some that we ate at that were really good that i remember was ONDA at the Mirage...The mixx on top of the mandalay bay (gorgeous view) and SHibuya at the MGM grand.. Clubs are awesome there as well Pure is great at caesars...tao at the venetian jet at the mirage and rehab is a huge pool part at the hard rock hotel every sunday...

Just to give a mini review on disney restaurants...we ate at the california grill..it was excellent but they def do not uphold the dress code. My boyfriend and I went there a little dressed up and I was a little bummed that people were in flip flops and shorts..not that i care what people wear but "I would of wore the same types of stuff as well " I was jealous that i had shoes on that were killing me when i could of been wearing my flip flops...so my point is if you go unless you want to you def do not need to get all dolled up!

We went to the HDDR. I know people rave about this show. The food was good but WE LEFT it def was not for us. After the one girl on stage started laughing for 5 minutes straight we had enough! everyone is entitled to their opinion on this show we def did not like it.

we ate at l'cellier It was also excellent. BUT they bring the food at so fast!!!! i know its disney and you are not going to be able to sit for 3 hours at dinner but my boyfriend and i were in the middle of eating our appetizers and then brought out dinner...we told them to bring it back and they were happy to do so. after that we learned to order appt. first and then dinner if we were not in a rush.

we ate at the brown derby sci fi rose and crown san angel inn spoodles espn zone liberty tree tavern cape may cafe WOW!!! im surprised i only gained 2 pounds this trip!!!! lol

anyway this is way to long!! lol I weighed myself this morning and the 2 pounds are gone already!!!!!!! and i have only been back 2 days!!!

 

[embgrl]

Hey everyone!! I'm new to this thread so here's my story. I have fought being overweight for most of my life. DH and I visited the world with another couple last September and I was able to lose 30 pounds before our trip by following the weight watchers plan on my own and I have stayed at that weight since then. We have booked another trip for this September and I am trying to lose another 30 to be around my goal weight. I recently joined WW online and after reading the posts in here, I am more motivated than ever that I can do this. It definately makes a difference when you can see that there are other people out there who are trying to reach the same goals you are and you can use each other for strength and motivation on your journey to getting there. I am going to weigh in on Friday mornings(before the weekend hits) and I'll post my changes on here. Thank you to everyone so far for all the encouragement you are sharing with everyone throughout this thread!!!

 

[becky_AK]

Yep, I had a baby 6 months ago & have never lost the weight. We are going to WDW in September & I have vowed to lose the remaining 50 pounds I have to lose. It's not easy, but it'll be well worth it to feel more energized and look better. There's still lots of time...just aim for healthy eating & regular exercise. Drink lots of water

 

[heath-and-javens-mom]

YEP, I am also trying to loose before our trip in September. I wanna loose about 50 pounds before we leave......Is that even possable LOL
ohwell, 20 or 30lbs will be great too!

 

[becky_AK]

YEP, I am also trying to loose before our trip in September. I wanna loose about 50 pounds before we leave......Is that even possable LOL
ohwell, 20 or 30lbs will be great too!

Hi Farrah

I didn't realize your goal was 50 pounds! That's my goal too. I've got a long ways to go though...I'll be happy w/ 20 or 30 too.

See you on our Pop thread...have a great day!!

 

[jupers]

I was and was down 8lbs till i found out I'm preggers. that's a good thing though.