Dieting for Disney

[twotoohappy]

I'm so proud of you my redneck brother

Compliments are great from friends, but sometimes feel
even better from strangers/acquaintances because we
know that they are sincere compliments and they catch
us off guard and that makes it even more special

I'm out of work for the summer, so I can really work on
my training. Honestly, my training has been horrible lately.
No excuses, just hit a slump. I'm really excited to have the
summer off for "me time" and no real commitments.

CJK - good for you for getting rid of the after party temptation

Becky - kickboxing sounds like fun! Changing up your routine
will keep you from getting bored too

Evita_W- Bryan is an inspiration! Just do your best and that's
something to be proud of! You're doing a great job!

KERdad06- congrats on the weight loss! Keep up the good work!!

Maria - The 1/2 and full marathon at Disney are incredible!
There are WISH scream teams all along the route to keep your
motivation up. Come on over to the event/comp. board of WISH and
check out the fun

Bryan - keep an eye out for WISH shirt orders on the event/comp board.
They show up every couple of months and it's great to be in the
WISH colors for the scream teams to easily find you. I like the race ready
shirts better than the "original" shirts.
The "original" alert shirts get REALLY hot!
They do a hat/visor thread too.
Also, I run with a spibelt. They're like a fanny pack, but smaller and they
can stretch to hold a lot of stuff and don't weigh down your back like
a fanny pack does. Plus, if you tell them you're from WISH - you get
a $5- discount
Here's the link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1747129&page=1&highlight=spibelt

Have a great day everyone!

 

[bubba73]

I can't thank all of you enough for the expressions of support that you have posted after my "Personal Moment". I knew there would be no better place to share that than right here. Maria, I promise I didn't mean to make you cry while reading it. I thought it would be more encouraging than that. Liz, what can I say? You are the one that got me into the competition that has allowed me to do the most amount of transforming. That little thing has given me more purpose and motivation than you will ever know. I guess all I can say is THANK YOU!!!

I was able to get a good workout in yesterday but not anything in today. today, I had too many functions to attend and I got sunburned in the process so of course, that wiped me out of energy. But I was still able to finish the week of with more than 13 hours of training and more than 120 miles of cardio. I am happy with that effort, especially since Sunday was Father's Day and I stayed at home to watch the golf tournament.

Hope everyone else had a great week and even a better next week! DO the BEST that YOU can DO!!!!!!!! I promise that we will be proud of your efforts but more importantly, you will!!!

 

[bubba73]

Anybody out there???? Where is everyone? It is practically midweek. How are we doing? Someone, come back and talk to me. I miss you people!!!

 

[Evita_W]

Anybody out there???? Where is everyone? It is practically midweek. How are we doing? Someone, come back and talk to me. I miss you people!!!

Hi BRYAN!!

These last couple of weeks has been really hard for me. I have been on and am so grateful for all your great words of encouragement. I have not felt like saying much around but thankfully I am coming out of my funk.

I have been realizing that maybe I am suffering from Depression. Not just normal sadness, but other much deeper stuff. On the good side, I have kept going to Water Aerobics 3 days a week and go for about 60-75 minutes a time. I do not try to feel bad about my progress, but embrace it as a step ahead and not back.

I realize I have to be happy for my small changes. Thanks to everyone here who reminds me of that. You all are amazing. I can't begin to say how grateful I am to have found these boards.

Well, here is to a good week. Keep it up everybody!!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Hi BRYAN!!

These last couple of weeks has been really hard for me. I have been on and am so grateful for all your great words of encouragement. I have not felt like saying much around but thankfully I am coming out of my funk.

I have been realizing that maybe I am suffering from Depression. Not just normal sadness, but other much deeper stuff. On the good side, I have kept going to Water Aerobics 3 days a week and go for about 60-75 minutes a time. I do not try to feel bad about my progress, but embrace it as a step ahead and not back.

I realize I have to be happy for my small changes. Thanks to everyone here who reminds me of that. You all are amazing. I can't begin to say how grateful I am to have found these boards.

Well, here is to a good week. Keep it up everybody!!

Depression is real & not to be taken lightly....please PM me if you would like to chat.
I have been away with DH since Saturday & being we are on vacation I think I am doing ok.....could I be doing better? YUP! We will be back Thursday & then back to pilates & Nutra System.

I hope everyone is having a great week!

 

[bubba73]

Well, we have heard from 2 of our family members, one of them even admitted to us to having had been in a "funk". Eva, you are our Sister and I can promise you that we all will be here for you anytime you need us. You said something about not really wanting to come in and unloading problems. It's ok. Come on. It is very possible someone here has been through the same thing and can help you get through it as well. Take care Sis!

Who will be next? I will come on real quick and say that I have been at the gym for the last 2 days and have been able to do some good workouts. I would like to get more miles in, both on the bike and the track but I know they will come. I am looking forward to the rest of my workouts this week and am looking forward to posting some good numbers by Saturday.

Hope everyone is having a GREAT night! Oh, wait a moment! Today is "Hump" day. We are halfway thru the week. It is time to look at what we have done and set guidelines for what we are GOING to do for the rest of the week! Let's get out there and do it!!!!

 

[CJK]

Happy Canada Day looong weekend if there are any fellow canucks out there??? Canada Day is officially July 1st, but many people are making this a 4 day long weekend. Sadly I'm not one of them since I have to work Monday, but Tuesday will still be great! This is just a fly by visit, but I wanted to cheer some people on who have been struggling and to congratulate those doing well. We all go through ups and downs on this journey and the thing we need to remember is that little missteps here in there are okay. Our main goal is to be healthy and that means taking it one day at a time. I know that I've been on this healthy lifestyle for more than 2yrs now, and I feel great. I have great days, and terrible days, but the key is balance. I think I have found that balance which is why I've maintained my 60lb weightloss for just about a year and a half. My weight may fluctuate month to month by a few pounds, but generally I've maintained. My new motto is BALANCE. I still eat my occasional treats, but I also eat well in general and have maintained my exercise (I run 3 times a week, 5km each time, and I do weights/squats/etc... on alternate days). Mixing it up helps tremendously.

Anyway, I just wanted to wish everyone well. I just love this thread (thanks Bubba ) because it's such a safe, understanding place to talk about the good and the bad. We're all in this together!!!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Hi Gang,

I am home from vacation and with all the "extras" we had I did gain 1 1/2 pounds but considering what we ate & DRANK I am happy with the number.

All the walking & not eating late while away really did help out.

Today I am back on NutraSystem & was at pilates this morning for over an hour in a private session which is some workout!

Eva reach out to us please.....Everyone we are all getting there!

Maria

 

[bubba73]

Maria Welcome home Sis! I am so glad that you had a good trip and just wish that I could go one. I am so jealous of everyone here from time to time as it seems that I am the only one that doesn't get to go anywhere. Oh well. Maybe some day I will earn another trip somewhere. As far as the training goes, you are doing great. So you go on a vacation and gain 1.5 pounds. I went to band camp in high school and gained 7 pounds in a week. (No wonder I was always known as the fat kid.) I wish you well in motivation in your training. I know you will succeed!

CJK Although I may not be Canadian, I would like to reciprocate and wish you a Happy Canada Day!! I really do miss your regular uplifting posts around here. I know it is hard to do everything that needs to be done and drop by to say Hey. That's ok. I enjoy hearing from you whenever I can. As far as you thanking me for you having a place to come to that is safe and understanding. I want to thank you for helping all of us keep it going for as long as we have. I really believe that we never fully understand the profound impact that we have on others around us. I mean a little over 18 months ago, I started this thread with the selfish hopes to be able to get help and encouragement on my journey to a healthier me so I could have a more enjoyable vacation. 18 months later, we have had over 1300 posts and who knows how many people have been affected by your story, my story or anyone else's that has come aboard. Plus, we have the people that we come in contact with in our daily lives. I have been the motivation for my store manager to drop more than 30 pounds and get healthier or at least that is what he has told me. I have always had grand dillusions of being able to make a difference in the world. Small or large, it didn't matter. I just wanted to make some sort of a difference. I guess this insight is my chance. And the best part about it is that I am not alone. We are all making a difference. That's why I will do whatever I can to make sure that this thread, as long as everyone wants to keep it going, stays that way.

I guess that's it for now. Let's just go out there and make a difference. Make a difference in ourselves, our family, friends, community, our world. You can be the one that changes the world for the better. You can do it!!

 

[Evita_W]

Hey there my friends!!!

I may not be Canadian, but I want everyone to have a great day! To all my friends in the North, I hope you are enjoying your holiday.

Life is looking up. My funk is slowly but surly leaving for now. THANK GOODNESS!! I am sure we all know how that feels when you just don't want get out and move. It would have been easy for me to just stop and pull the cover over my eyes and wish it all away. But, thankfully I kept going, and now I see some light.

Hope everybody is having a GREAT WEEK!! I love you all!

 

[twotoohappy]

Sorry, I've been on hiatus for a bit
but I'm back and hope everyone is doing
well! I've missed you all and I'll be more
active this summer here at the DFD thread!
I'm heading out soon for a bike ride to clear
my head and enjoy the summer finally.

Happy belated Happy Cananda Day!

and my dear, red neck brother with well-polished abs

Just say NO!!!

 

[bubba73]

This was a fun week considering there was a holiday that would usually be considered a hinderance. I actually went to the gym yesterday on the 4th and did some cardio. I would have a lot more miles but I have been doing more walking to get in shape for the half. So, in a nutshell, I finished the week off with a little over 100 miles worth of cardio, 11 hours worth of training, a whole lot of ab work and 2 very tired legs.

How did everyone else do this week? I know we are not having a competition but it sure is motivating and encouraging to see what you have accomplished.

Tomorrow is the beginning of a new week. If you were not able to get it done this week, let's focus and make next week better. If you had a good week, let's make next week a great week. The decision is yours. What will your choice be?


Bryan

 

[Evita_W]

Hey all!! It's just me EVA with my weekly report...

Let me say THANK YOU to everyone for being such a great support to me. I owe you guys one! It has been quite a few weeks in my life. But, thankfully I have been able to climb out of my hole and contiune to keep making progress. I guess just getting out of the hole, is progress in its self.

Well, this is my last week of my swimming class until the fall. I am hoping that I will be able to get into another water class that goes until the end of the summer. I just enjoy being in the water! It has become my favorite exercise. I'm trying to add new things to my routine, but I am kinda out of ideas. I want to do other things besides just walking. (since I do quite a bit of that already)

Keep it up everyone!! Hope everyone is having a good week!

 

[bubba73]

Eva You have been doing such a wonderful job with your water aerobics. Have you any ideas of what you are going to do next since your class is almost over? I know you said you do a lot of walking but in what sense? Casual, hardcore, training for distance, speed or just going from spot to spot at work? The reason I am asking is because you might be able to shake it up some to get more out of it, if you want to try. I would love to get some, or any details that you want to share with us so we can keep you steady until your next class begins. Remember, we are a TEAM!! My success that I may have at the gym means nothing to me if I feel like you are not getting the success that you want.

That last statement goes for everyone. We all have hit the wall at one point or another during our training, with our chores and even at times our lives. How many times have we wanted to give up? How many times have we said that it isn't worth it? I am going to share a little about me that may surprise a lot of you. When I was growing up, I always got picked on for being the fat kid. I went to a friend's birthday party once and it was a pool party. When I got out there, some of the kids started teasing me asking me where my bra/top was. At one point, I had had enough. I came home one day and tried to overdose on aspirin. My hopes were that it would put me to sleep and I would never wake up. (Don't laugh. More people die each year from overdosing on aspirin than you can imagine.) This was even after I had almost drowned as a kid. (That is how I lost my hearing in one ear.) I just didn't want to listen to the jokes or put-downs anymore. But now, I look back on those days and I think to myself, "what if I had succeeded?" I have a good life. I may not have everything that I have ever wanted but I have a good life. I have a lot of people that I can sincerly say that are my friends. Most of which are here. I have said it before but I don't think any of you realize the truth behind the statement, I consider you all my family. Before this thread came about, my life was heading back down but now, I feel like I have a purpose. So I can't thank you all enough.

I know that was a heavy moment but I just felt led to share that. I think the reason is so you never forget that you are always going to be able to influence someone whether you know it or not. We have choosen to be healthier people, even when the world around us has chosen not too. They will always try to knock us back down but the more we stand up and fight, the more that we take our LIVES back, the more that we win! So with that said, let's get out there and win!!

Have a good night everyone!
Bryan

 

[Evita_W]

Thank you for your response Bryan. I thought I give an answer right away.

Well, no, I have not given much thought on what to do next. I guess with my depression episode I lost time and did not realize that class was ending till middle of last week. But, I am not going to stress. I am going to just try to keep my focus on "keep active." (or in Jenny speak...a "size active" ) I want to find something this week so that when Monday comes around I don't say to myself, "WHAT NOW??" That is on old Eva moment. Do not make a plan, and just get upset about it.

Sorry if that was a little long winded...

Well, lucky for me my bad back has been working really well for the last two weeks. I have not had any major pain and I have been better walking around my home and to the bus stop to get to school and back. I want to start walking again to get in better shape for WDW. (We are going in Dec.) I know I may not be in perfect shape, but the goal is not to have to depend on an ECV everyday of our trip.

So, my goal is Endurance!! I want to be able to walk for more than 10 minutes without hurting. I want to feel like I can get off the bus a stop early and walk the rest of way to my destination. I want to be able to be in the farthest room at my WDW resort and walk to transportaion WITHOUT wanting to turn back. (because of my back)

I am open to any and all ideas you have in helps of achieving my goal.

I hope that made sense. I appriciate everyone here am so grateful for all your support and love. Thanks team, YOU ROCK!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Eva You have been doing such a wonderful job with your water aerobics. Have you any ideas of what you are going to do next since your class is almost over? I know you said you do a lot of walking but in what sense? Casual, hardcore, training for distance, speed or just going from spot to spot at work? The reason I am asking is because you might be able to shake it up some to get more out of it, if you want to try. I would love to get some, or any details that you want to share with us so we can keep you steady until your next class begins. Remember, we are a TEAM!! My success that I may have at the gym means nothing to me if I feel like you are not getting the success that you want.

That last statement goes for everyone. We all have hit the wall at one point or another during our training, with our chores and even at times our lives. How many times have we wanted to give up? How many times have we said that it isn't worth it? I am going to share a little about me that may surprise a lot of you. When I was growing up, I always got picked on for being the fat kid. I went to a friend's birthday party once and it was a pool party. When I got out there, some of the kids started teasing me asking me where my bra/top was. At one point, I had had enough. I came home one day and tried to overdose on aspirin. My hopes were that it would put me to sleep and I would never wake up. (Don't laugh. More people die each year from overdosing on aspirin than you can imagine.) This was even after I had almost drowned as a kid. (That is how I lost my hearing in one ear.) I just didn't want to listen to the jokes or put-downs anymore. But now, I look back on those days and I think to myself, "what if I had succeeded?" I have a good life. I may not have everything that I have ever wanted but I have a good life. I have a lot of people that I can sincerly say that are my friends. Most of which are here. I have said it before but I don't think any of you realize the truth behind the statement, I consider you all my family. Before this thread came about, my life was heading back down but now, I feel like I have a purpose. So I can't thank you all enough.

I know that was a heavy moment but I just felt led to share that. I think the reason is so you never forget that you are always going to be able to influence someone whether you know it or not. We have choosen to be healthier people, even when the world around us has chosen not too. They will always try to knock us back down but the more we stand up and fight, the more that we take our LIVES back, the more that we win! So with that said, let's get out there and win!!

Have a good night everyone!
Bryan

Bryan,

What a story. Unfortunately I can relate as I'm sure others can. Thank you for sharing that is is truly an inspiration.

I'm amazed how you can actually get so much support & friendship from this metal thing with keys. As my signature states you guys have been my support system & I couldn't ask for more!

Thank you all

Maria

 

[bubba73]

Maria Thanks for what you said. I still don't know what came over me to talk about something so personal but in a way, this is my therapy. Without all of you (the ones that I consider my closest friends and family), I just don't know where my mind would be. Oh wait a moment. I am having a trainer thought. We always talk about being healthier but we can't be just healthy physically. We also have to be healthy mentally and emotionally. They all go hand in hand. Ok. I think I am back. We are here to support one another, everyday if necessary.

Example is that today, I haven't really felt good at all. I didn't sleep well last night. I don't really know why. All I know was that I only had 3 hours of sleep, had to go to work on my day off, did 5 hours of volunteer work and then, I tried to go to the gym. I wasn't feeling well but I went anyway. I knew I didn't have the strength to lift so I just got on the bike. By the time I got to 10 miles, I was really feeling bad so I had to pack up my stuff and come home. I think all I need is a good night's sleep and I will be as good as new.

I guess this has been a weird week. I have had some really good days and some that were not so good. All of that is in the past and tomorrow is another day so I am hopeful that tomorrow will be a better day. Keep striving for that better day!!

Bryan

 

[twotoohappy]

Eva I have said it before but I don't think any of you realize the truth behind the statement, I consider you all my family. Before this thread came about, my life was heading back down but now, I feel like I have a purpose. So I can't thank you all enough.

Bryan

You're our support system and strength too
my ever so special wonder twin

I have had some really good days and some that were not so good. All of that is in the past and tomorrow is another day so I am hopeful that tomorrow will be a better day. Keep striving for that better day!!

Tomorrow is another day
and thank you for reminding me
I was just getting really down on my eating and
once again you've pointed me back down the
right path
Thanks my red neck wonder twin

 

[grammynelliebelle]

Signing on! Grammy

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Signing on! Grammy

Welcome Granny!!!!!