Are you lurking, WISHer hiding out or just need a Support Group?

[Kelsie]

I'm pretty much a 'silent' member of WISH this time around because it seems since the beginning, I try but always fail. This time is different!! I've lost 25 pounds since June 24th and am feeling confident enough to put myself out here again!

Although I’ve succeeded so far, one of my motivations to get healthy and look better is no longer there and I'm afraid I will let that influence my success going forward (yesterday was the first day I’ve gone off plan and it was not a pretty sight. ). I do know now that I need to do this for ME and MY future!

I want the support of others who are on this journey and I'm sure there are others out there who post very little or not at all who would like to join me!

I would love to meet new WISHers, see some old friends and meet new one's from the board.

Let's keep each other motivated!!

 

[Sabrina90744]

I'm pretty much a 'silent' member of WISH this time around because it seems since the beginning, I try but always fail. This time is different!! I've lost 25 pounds since June 24th and am feeling confident enough to put myself out here again!

I want the support of others who are on this journey and I'm sure there are others out there who post very little or not at all who would like to join me!

I would love to meet new WISHers and see some of you who were here but rarely post.

Let's keep each other motivated!!

Kelsie

I am a lurker, had joined a while back but was overwhelmed with the pace of the board but I need to seriously lose weight and think my time is much better spent on here on this thread. I have lost 27 pounds in the last 3 months, and only have 154 more to go !! I need the motivation and support, because my 6 days a week exercise has gone to 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 day a week . Went to the Y on Sunday, computer tells me I hadnt been there in a month Luckily I havent gained any weight. But I am ready to go hard and hope to be in onederland by our next trip to the World in February. (Havent been in Onederland in 13 years

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Hi Kelsie!

I know what you mean about not wanting to put yourself out there. I have been in and out of WISH so many times. Remember when it was a long thread on the CB??? It does feel good to be back and see some of my old friends like you! And it will be fun to meet new friends as well.

This time will be different for both of us. Because I have to believe that it will be better. We can do it! WAY TO GO on losing 25#!!!! That is amazing! I just started back last week Wednesday (aug. 1st) and have lost 2.5#.

What is the motivation that is gone? Can you replace it with another? Mine right now is my trip to WDW with my DD. I am so excited for a mommy and daughter trip.

Hang in there and get back on plan. You'll feel so much better. On Tuesday I was about to "fall off" just like the old days and say, well I can start tomorrow again, and I DID NOT WANT TO DO THAT! I am so tired of "tomorrow" that I said enough is enough. I worked to hard for 6 days and I didn't want to spoil it, and you know what? The stress was gone, it was always stressfull for me to plan the perfect day to start, and I know now that I will no longer have "day 1" again. I am on and working hard to reach my goal.

Thanks for starting this thread, I hope to be able to support you as much as you have helped me in the past as well. WE CAN DO THIS!

Welcome back!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Kelsie

I am a lurker, had joined a while back but was overwhelmed with the pace of the board but I need to seriously lose weight and think my time is much better spent on here on this thread. I have lost 27 pounds in the last 3 months, and only have 154 more to go !! I need the motivation and support, because my 6 days a week exercise has gone to 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 day a week . Went to the Y on Sunday, computer tells me I hadnt been there in a month Luckily I havent gained any weight. But I am ready to go hard and hope to be in onederland by our next trip to the World in February. (Havent been in Onederland in 13 years

Hi Sabrina,

Congrats on your 27# loss as well! THat is FANTASTIC!!! I too have alot of weight to loose, I would like to loose, well about 180# total. Yikes, that is an overweight person I need to loose... Can you imagine how great our bodies will feel when all of that excess weight is gone? We will look and feel fabulous! The last time I was in onderland was back in December of 1994. so almost 13 years for me too. Sounds like we have a lot in common. Hopefully we can support each other through this journey. Work hard, and I know you can make your goal for February. My mommy and daughter trip is around the corner, but we decided to go to Disneyland next year, so I have some more motivation to keep on going and going and going!

Lets do it together!

 

[Sabrina90744]

Hi Sabrina,

Congrats on your 27# loss as well! THat is FANTASTIC!!! I too have alot of weight to loose, I would like to loose, well about 180# total. Yikes, that is an overweight person I need to loose... Can you imagine how great our bodies will feel when all of that excess weight is gone? We will look and feel fabulous! The last time I was in onderland was back in December of 1994. so almost 13 years for me too. Sounds like we have a lot in common. Hopefully we can support each other through this journey. Work hard, and I know you can make your goal for February. My mommy and daughter trip is around the corner, but we decided to go to Disneyland next year, so I have some more motivation to keep on going and going and going!

Lets do it together!

Thanks, I really plan on working my butt off. I would really like to at least be able to wear shorts at the water parks with my kids. For now that is my motivation, being able to jump in the pool with the kids at POP in February. The last two years I really missed being able to play with them. Anyways yes we have a lot in common, I started off having to lose 181 to get to my healthy BMI weight.

WTG on the 2.5 pounds what a great way to start off!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi everyone. My name is Beth, and yes, I am a lurker. A friend told me about these boards a long time ago. I have been watching for about the last 4 months. You all are doing a great job. Congrats to all of you.I have lost 28# with WW since June15th. I need to lose at least 60 more. It can be overwhelming, and I could use the support. l look forward to getting to know you all.

 

[binny]

Hi there, Im an on again off again poster.

I get into my groove over at the CB and forget to check in here.

I am down 28# though since the end of April. I am steady on track for my goal date of January 15th.

I do Sparkpeople and put in how much I want to lose and how much I think I can lose in a week and it gave me that date. So far so good.

So I have a total of 75 pounds to lose to be at my ideal weight. I would love to lose even 65 though. Ill see how I feel from there.

 

[MelanieC]

Hi Kelsie,

I sure miss you around here!! I'm glad your lurking, but I think you should jump in again and join us. I come and go often, but I do best when I post regularly. WISH is just the best and I am so glad that WISH is here for us. I would never be where I am today (even though I can't stay at goal, I at least stay within 25 pounds of my goal weight - it sure could be worse).


25lbs is awesome. I hope you can find a way to get that spark again!!


I started a We can Do It thread to get us through the end of the year. I'd love for you to join us. Maybe this can help motivate you. Kelsie - I know you can do this!!!

 

[tiggerlover]

I know you were looking for lurkers and WISHers who were hiding out, but I thought I would jump in anyway because I see some oldie but goodies posting and I couldn't resist.

I am so happy to hear that so many of you have been doing your thing and finding success, I am so proud of your accomplishments as you all should be of yourselves!!! Losing weight is one of the hardest things I have ever done in my entire life, it takes persistance and a commitment to yourself and it sounds like you all have made that commitment. It all starts one step at a time!!

I hope to see you all posting not just on this thread but throughout the WISH forums. One thing I have learned is that it helps to have the support of others and what a better place to find support than right here on the DIS.

 

[Kelsie]

Kelsie

I am a lurker, had joined a while back but was overwhelmed with the pace of the board but I need to seriously lose weight and think my time is much better spent on here on this thread. I have lost 27 pounds in the last 3 months, and only have 154 more to go !! I need the motivation and support, because my 6 days a week exercise has gone to 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 day a week . Went to the Y on Sunday, computer tells me I hadnt been there in a month Luckily I havent gained any weight. But I am ready to go hard and hope to be in onederland by our next trip to the World in February. (Havent been in Onederland in 13 years

Hi Sabrina!

Congrats on 27 pounds! Someone once told to put it into perspective by saying that's 108 cubes of butter!!

Those who know me know I HATE EXERCISE! I really do try and have spent tons of money joining one thing or another, only to stop. Any motivation you have to share let me know!

I look forward to taking this journey with you!

Hi Kelsie!

I know what you mean about not wanting to put yourself out there. I have been in and out of WISH so many times. Remember when it was a long thread on the CB??? It does feel good to be back and see some of my old friends like you! And it will be fun to meet new friends as well.

This time will be different for both of us. Because I have to believe that it will be better. We can do it! WAY TO GO on losing 25#!!!! That is amazing! I just started back last week Wednesday (aug. 1st) and have lost 2.5#.

What is the motivation that is gone? Can you replace it with another? Mine right now is my trip to WDW with my DD. I am so excited for a mommy and daughter trip.

Hang in there and get back on plan. You'll feel so much better. On Tuesday I was about to "fall off" just like the old days and say, well I can start tomorrow again, and I DID NOT WANT TO DO THAT! I am so tired of "tomorrow" that I said enough is enough. I worked to hard for 6 days and I didn't want to spoil it, and you know what? The stress was gone, it was always stressfull for me to plan the perfect day to start, and I know now that I will no longer have "day 1" again. I am on and working hard to reach my goal.

Thanks for starting this thread, I hope to be able to support you as much as you have helped me in the past as well. WE CAN DO THIS!

Welcome back!

VIJA! It's so great to see you!! It's been a long time!

We ARE going to do it this time! I keep telling myself that the time is going to pass no matter what so do I want to look back and say, I WISH I would have stuck with it or am I going to look back and say, I DID IT! We can all do it together!

Again, it's great to see you my friend!

Hi everyone. My name is Beth, and yes, I am a lurker. A friend told me about these boards a long time ago. I have been watching for about the last 4 months. You all are doing a great job. Congrats to all of you.I have lost 28# with WW since June15th. I need to lose at least 60 more. It can be overwhelming, and I could use the support. l look forward to getting to know you all.

Hi Beth!

WELCOME! 28 pounds is awesome (that's 112 cubes of butter )

I'm so glad you decided to post! I know how difficult it can be but we will be here for you.

Hi there, Im an on again off again poster.

I get into my groove over at the CB and forget to check in here.

I am down 28# though since the end of April. I am steady on track for my goal date of January 15th.

I do Sparkpeople and put in how much I want to lose and how much I think I can lose in a week and it gave me that date. So far so good.

So I have a total of 75 pounds to lose to be at my ideal weight. I would love to lose even 65 though. Ill see how I feel from there.

HI BINNY!

Good to see you too! Another 112 cubes of butter!

I've heard about Sparkpeople, but what exactly is it?

Again January 15th will come and go, so don't look back and say I WISH, look back and say I DID! (((hugs)))

Hi Kelsie,

I sure miss you around here!! I'm glad your lurking, but I think you should jump in again and join us. I come and go often, but I do best when I post regularly. WISH is just the best and I am so glad that WISH is here for us. I would never be where I am today (even though I can't stay at goal, I at least stay within 25 pounds of my goal weight - it sure could be worse).


25lbs is awesome. I hope you can find a way to get that spark again!!


I started a We can Do It thread to get us through the end of the year. I'd love for you to join us. Maybe this can help motivate you. Kelsie - I know you can do this!!!

Hi Melanie! It's great to be back and great to see you again too! WOW Girl, you reached GOAL! I am so proud of you!!

I've been so busy lately that I rearely have time to post on the DIS anymore but I promise I will stop by your thread! I can use all the help I can get!!

I know you were looking for lurkers and WISHers who were hiding out, but I thought I would jump in anyway because I see some oldie but goodies posting and I couldn't resist.

I am so happy to hear that so many of you have been doing your thing and finding success, I am so proud of your accomplishments as you all should be of yourselves!!! Losing weight is one of the hardest things I have ever done in my entire life, it takes persistance and a commitment to yourself and it sounds like you all have made that commitment. It all starts one step at a time!!

I hope to see you all posting not just on this thread but throughout the WISH forums. One thing I have learned is that it helps to have the support of others and what a better place to find support than right here on the DIS.

Hi Sweet Lady!

You are always there to welcome me (the other times I tried but failed to come back) and I thank you for that.

YIKES, I don't want anyone to think this thread is just for lurkers or WISHers from the old day's. I never wanted that! I just thought this might be a way to have a little company from others who have been reluctant to post or return.

Everyone is welcome and I promise I will try to post more on other threads.

 

[CrzyforPiglet]

Hi Kelsie!

I was more of an active participant a couple of years ago and then I got pregnant, gained even more weight, and despite my best intentions haven't been losing like I thought I would even though my baby is now almost 2! I've been lurking/semi-posting for a couple months and since restarting my weight loss journey and as of this morning have lost 10lbs. since mid-June and are hoping to lose another 10 by our cruise at the end of September. I totally know what you mean about trying to find new motivation. Even though we've been planning the cruise for over a year I essentially waited until the last minute to start losing. I know I won't be as thin as I was hoping but at least I'll be thinner than if I had never lost a pound at all so I'm proud about that.

I too get a little overwhelmed by some of the threads but I am trying to become more of a regular poster. I have a long-term goal of losing 25 lbs. by the end of the year and (if i'm not pregnant) losing another 20 lbs. by next summer. Thanks for starting this thread and putting yourself out there to meet us lurkers! Your success is already inspiring me so thank you!

Laurie

 

[Sabrina90744]

Hi everyone. My name is Beth, and yes, I am a lurker. A friend told me about these boards a long time ago. I have been watching for about the last 4 months. You all are doing a great job. Congrats to all of you.I have lost 28# with WW since June15th. I need to lose at least 60 more. It can be overwhelming, and I could use the support. l look forward to getting to know you all.

Hi Beth

WTG on losing those 28 that is fantastic. At that rate you should be hitting your goal in a few more months!

 

[Sabrina90744]

Hi Sabrina!

Congrats on 27 pounds! Someone once told to put it into perspective by saying that's 108 cubes of butter!!

Those who know me know I HATE EXERCISE! I really do try and have spent tons of money joining one thing or another, only to stop. Any motivation you have to share let me know!

I look forward to taking this journey with you!

Wow thats a lot of butter.


My motivation right now is our next trip. I dont like to exercise either, but once I am exercising I do feel better and its not really that bad. I switch my routines up 30 mins aerobics in the morning, walking on my lunch break 40 mins and the evenings 3 days a week are at the Y on the treadmill and weight machines, the other 4 evenings are spent exercising as a family, tennis, walks with the kids, sometimes I just put on my ankle weights and do some hardcore cleaning.

Thanks, I to look forward to this journey together

 

[Sabrina90744]

Hi there, Im an on again off again poster.

I get into my groove over at the CB and forget to check in here.

I am down 28# though since the end of April. I am steady on track for my goal date of January 15th.

I do Sparkpeople and put in how much I want to lose and how much I think I can lose in a week and it gave me that date. So far so good.

So I have a total of 75 pounds to lose to be at my ideal weight. I would love to lose even 65 though. Ill see how I feel from there.

Hi Binny!! WTG on the 28 lbs that is fantastic, at that rate you should have no problem meeting your January 15Th goal.


What is sparkpeople?

 

[MIdanceMom]

I can answer about Sparkpeople. It is a free website that allows you to forme your owm profile page. You can have a private or public blog. You enter your goal weight, when you waqnt to achieve it, etc. It will give you a calorie range. There is a page for nutrition where you track daily intake. It will also provide a meal plan. There is a page for fitness. One for other goals. There are alos teams and message boards. I started on it about 10 days ago. I find it much more userfriendly than other tracking sites. It is definately worth checking out.

Well, WI is in the morning. I've been good this week, but TOM is looming. We'll see.

Have a great night ladies.
Beth

 

[Kelsie]

Happy Saturday!

I've had a rough couple of days! Not totally 'out of control' but off my program for the first time since I started.

I'm back on this morning and am NOT going to let a couple of mistakes ruin everything I've accomplished! I've done that too many times in the past!

I love to watch utube and really like the way this guy thinks!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6LdCBBJp-w

Have a good day everyone!!

 

[binny]

hey I hit my 30 pound mark today!!!!!

<------- burning more calories ROFL




www.sparkpeople.com there is a Disneyholics team please come and join us!


No more excuses for me. My baby turned 8 today so this is no longer baby fat Its the real deal. but that 30 pounds is feeling pretty darn good!


Good luck everyone I know we can do this!

 

[becka]

hey I hit my 30 pound mark today!!!!!

<------- burning more calories ROFL




www.sparkpeople.com there is a Disneyholics team please come and join us!


No more excuses for me. My baby turned 8 today so this is no longer baby fat Its the real deal. but that 30 pounds is feeling pretty darn good!


Good luck everyone I know we can do this!

Binny!!! I am so happy for you!! You will meet your goal this time...I can just tell.

I also am another older WISHer that has come and gone a few times. I lost 40 pounds twice with the help of WISH only to get pregnant and gain it all back plus some. This time I have lost 40 pounds (as of this morning ) and I am NOT getting pregnant so hopefully I can keep my weight moving in the right direction. I know I do better when I am checking in here on a pretty regular basis. I am also finding that the exercise challenges help me keep accountable for my exercise.

I am also using sparkpeople this time around and I really like it. It is easy to use and since I am a big number/data person I love how it graphs everything out for me so I can see trends, etc..

 

[MIdanceMom]

Congratulations Binny. That is awesome. Keep up the great work.

Hi Becka. Nice to meet you.

Kelsie, I know that you are going to get right back OP, and kick some butt.

Weigh in went well. I was down 2.6 pounds bringing my total to 30.8 pounds. That inspired me to get to the Y. I did 3 weight circuits and 30 minutes on the elliptical. Tonight I walked the dog for 2.25 miles. Now I just need to keep that momentum going.

Beth

 

[Sabrina90744]

hey I hit my 30 pound mark today!!!!!

<------- burning more calories ROFL




www.sparkpeople.com there is a Disneyholics team please come and join us!


No more excuses for me. My baby turned 8 today so this is no longer baby fat Its the real deal. but that 30 pounds is feeling pretty darn good!


Good luck everyone I know we can do this!

Congrats Binny!!! That is great, keep up the great work.


I will definitely be checking out sparkpeople.com and looking for the that Disney page