I don't have a fond memory to drive me to be healthier, mainly a lot of painful ones that I don't want to ever happen again. hmmmmm I do remember that about the time my DS was 3yrs old I worked my butt off literally. I got down to a healthy and normal weight. I remember getting to buy these jeans in single digit size and was so stunned. It was awesome. I would love to be there again. Those memories keep me going, especially since having lil princess. I don't want her having any of those memories for herself, so if she sees me eating healthy and exercising then she will do so as well. At least that is what I am hoping for.
It is SO important to be teaching our children (of any age) good habits! The last thing we want is a thread here on the Dis in 20 years labeled "WISH BL summer challenge, the next generation is here!"
Funny story...I was actually going through some stuff the other day, throwing stuff away and rearranging other stuff to fit into some cute storage boxes I got, and I found what will probably be my Fridge Picture. By that, I mean the picture of my heaviest weight that I use as a motivator. It's from about 2007 I think. Looking at that picture, I even remembered what I ordered for dinner that night- a huge burger and french fries. I see that picture and the memory of how I felt afterwards comes back to me, and it motivates me to eat better and feel better and do better at every turn.
I have FAR too many pictures like that..... and one of them is my "before" picture.
Thanks for the kind words Pam
The only thing that's really stopping me right now is money. I know I wouldn't have anything to live on once I crossed the state line! But I am really starting to save, and so is DBF. In the last couple weeks, I've hit the $100+ mark....it may not seem like a lot, but it's certainly a start!
Every little bit helps! Good for you for making the smart choice to wait until you have saved a nest egg.
Congratulations everyone! Great work!!!
Quickly answering QOTD for 6/19: Do you have a physical object that you keep in a prominent place to serve as your inspiration to keep on your journey?
I bought this necklace a few months ago from I Declare Charms. It took me a while to decide what I wanted the necklace to say. I didn't want it to be too obviously running-related, but I did want it to at least feel a little inspirational. When I hit on KEEP MOVING FORWARD, I realized it was perfect.
Very nice!
QOTD for Thursday June 21
As Fantasyland grows into it's new magnificence, it is changing itself into a newer and expected-to-be better place. As we finish the 3rd week of the challenge, share how you have changed since the beginning of the challenge....is it your eating habits, is it your exercise patterns, is it your size, what is it? What are you looking forward to when the new you is fully up and running?
HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SUMMER!!!
Well.... as most of you know I am definitely not NEW to these challenges.... but I find that I am learning all the time. My exercise pattern is definitely changing.... but not for the better. With a crazy schedule and now summer heat, it is hard to stay "on track" with my exercise.
Happy Summer to you as well!
Hi everyone, I'd like to join you if you don't mind... I am Michelle a 41yr old wife, mother of two (DD is 18 and just graduated and DS is 15 and going to be sophomore) and I have type 2 diabetes.
I've had it for 2 years and I can't seem to get motivated to keep track, test or lose any weight until recently... I just had back to back trips to Disney - I went the beginning of April with my DD and her HS softball team, I won a trip from work and extended it so my Hubs could come down for his very first trip at the very end of April and beginning of May.. I had not been in 5 years so I was excited till I got down there and was brutally hit with just how out of shape and overweight I am.. I did walk an average of 12 miles a day on my trips (I wore my WW pedometer) but have done nothing since my return.
I did have a Dr Appt a few weeks ago and tried a new Med that was horrible z(i went back on the old one) so I guess I need to just buckle down... I am going to pull out my WW books and plan and try to get excited again... I am going to try working the food part first then working in exercise.
My Hubs is a larger guy (5'10 285 lbs) has epilepsy for which he takes Meds for but claims they make his stomach issues worse if he eats non sugar like splenda or sweet and low that kind of stuff - so he conveniently says he needs the regular sugar drinks and snacks - meaning there is always soda, cookies, cakes, brownies in my house and I am not so great at not eating it.. And WE both like to eat out - Chinese, pizza, fast food but I try to behave somewhat when we do that...
So all in all - I just have to set my mind in the right spot.. I know the WW plan works for losing weight as long as you invest the time and effort .. I think I'd like to lose a total of 30 lbs by this time next year and at least 5 lbs by Aug 31 . I will email my starting weight tomorrow..
Thanks
Hello and welcome! You are right.... WW can work as long as you stick with it. And honestly.... the time and effort isn't that much and it is well worth it. I've been doing WW on my own for nearly 4.5 years now, so if you have any questions or want to chat, feel free to PM me!!
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So I am very sad because dis radio no longer exists.
I had it saved as a favorite because I liked to listen to it while lurking on disboards (and because like Pamela I had accidentally typed in the wrong name
). The website says it is discontinued.
Off to pick strawberries and see about getting some cherries to can before DS2's baseball double header this afternoon.
Dang. That makes me sad (about the Disradio). I didn't use it every day, but I liked it when I wanted some background noise.
I should try to get out and pick strawberries around here next week, before they go by!!
I guess for me it is when I look at my wedding pictures. I had tried so hard to lose weight for the wedding but could not seem to get myself in gear to do so. I look at the pictures and all I see is how big my arms are, or my double chin when I smile, instead of remembering the happiest day of my life. My husband always tells me how beautiful I look in the pictures but I just dont see it. We always say that we want to renew our vows on our 10th anniversary so I want to make sure that I love the way I look in those pictures.
Sad that you can't LOVE your wedding photos..... but here's to a 10th anniversary renewal that you will ROCK!!
This is my first challenge and a few things have changed for me. I am trying to make better choices when I grab lunch during work. I am also trying really hard to get my water in everyday. Normally during summer I do not have an issue with that, but we have not gotten the summer heat here yet.
Don't wait until you're hot and thirsty to drink.... by then it is too late and you are already dehydrated. Work on making sure you drink at least one liter of water a day NOW and then MORE when you are actually hot.
When you say "grab lunch" do you mean take out or packing something at home?
I have changed in such a way as to wonder how I got to where I was to begin with. I feel so much better now, more able to tackle everything. My exercise patterns have definitely changed- I'm training for a HUGE race! I am so looking forward to continuing to feel better by the end of it all...and at being a size I've always wanted to be- an 8!
WOOHOOO! You will be an "8" before you know it!
I was almost beside myself when I saw that screen pop up
I could hardly believe it! But there is a fairly decent replacement- Sorcerer Radio on live365.com. They play more of the ambient music and soundtrack type stuff. I am gonna miss my nightly "ride-through" of Splash Mountain though
!
Awww.... now I"m missing it even more!
I've been religiously logging food for the most part. I didn't finish a few days but came close.
I think my size has changed. I can wear the shorts I haven't been able to wear since our very first WDW trip in 2004.
THAT is a big WOOHOOO!!!
I'm most looking forward to being able to run further than a mile without stopping. I'm looking forward to shopping in a regular store. I'm looking forward to riding the Harry Potter ride. I'm looking forward to keeping up with my kids.
Quote of the day
change your thoughts, and you can change your world
Amen on that quote!
Okay friends.... I didn't reply as much as I wanted, but this post is now 90 minutes in the making, so I can't keep going!
DS has some friends over (girlfriend and another boy and girl) and this was supposed to be bonfire night.... but the fire was SO BIG (oopps... no permit...
) and so HOT, that they couldn't get near it to roast marshmallows for s'mores (or as we call them....sh'moes.... thanks to Buzz). But they made do. Dying for a s'more myself (only 3 points if you are careful with your chocolate portions), but not sure I want to splurge like that the night before weigh in!
Well.... DH is off to get DD and the friends are here for another 45 minutes, so I need to go check on them and make sure they aren't burning the backyard to the ground!
(HONESTLY.... I've been popping up and checking on them every few minutes!!).
Hopefully I'll pop on in the morning!.........................P
But the house is at least presentable for DS's company tonight. The kids are all here and in the pool. Wasn't supposed to be a pool party, but with the temps as they are, we called the friends and suggested that they bring their suits. Now it sees that the goal of the evening is to splash every bit of water from the pool! 
of that when we only have 1 bathroom in the house..
I'll be back later to answer the QOTD. Have a great Friday all - stay cool
). I did make a mini-s'more for myself with one marshmallow and a half a graham cracker. I stayed within my points for the day. 
Kate! 
Now I calorie count and have my exercise down. It is something that constantly needs to be modified and adjusted. What works today may or may not work tomorrow. The important this is to work on it each and every day, never give up, and you will make progress. 
