DIS 'WISH' Challenge UPDATE Clipart example added!

[nativetxn]

<b>MrsPutnam </b> Welcome to the DIS and a special welcome to WISH. I am very glad you found us and I am thrilled that you are going to be part of my support group now. I hope you can visit us often.

I think that setting a goal of losing 60 pounds in about 15 months is very reasonable. I have no doubt that you will reach this goal easily, all of us are going to help you.

If "cutting back" isn't working now, will you be following a formal eating plan? We have just about every eating plan that exists represented here on WISH. Let me know which plan you decide on.

<b>nezy</b> You have come to the perfect place to get you out of that slump. Welcome to WISH!

You have done a great job so far. Congratulations on losing that 30 pounds. Now that you have found WISH your new support group is going to pull you right out of that slump and push you along the road to goal. You just wait and see

<i>We have a special WISH member clipart that you may add to your signature if you choose. This clipart is exempt from the WISH clipart guidelines. What we do is start with a <b>zero loss</b> no matter how much weight we may have lost before we took the challenge. Then every time we lose 5 pounds we get to "trade up" to a new clipart. It is fun and motivating.

There is an excellent post by Wovenwonder telling you how to add the clipart to your signature right <b>HERE</b>. If you need help adding this to your signature just send a private message to glo, Kelsie or me. You could also ask for help on the Technical support board.</i>

I'm so glad to see two new members for my support group. The most <b>magical</b> part of WISH is the wonderful support group here which is made up of men and women following all different types of eating plans. When you need comfort, support, ideas, a smile or a bop on the head, they are always here for you.

WISH has been a wonderful help to me, I know that it is going to be helpful for you too. You are both on the road to goal now and you are going to be amazed at how much help you find here at WISH. We are here if you need us and we're always ready to help. All we ask in return is that you help <i>us</i> when <i>we</i> need help. Is that a deal?

Okay, let's get started then. Onward and Downward, my new friends. You are on your way to goal and you are going to have lots of fun getting there, honest

Katholyn

 

[jcemom]

With some advice and encouragement from Katholyn, I started Atkins today (again). I tried it last month and lost 10 lbs before I gave up. I was happy to see when I weighed myself this morning that despite giving up on the plan, I have not gained the weight back -- yet. Yahoo!

Last summer I was pregnant, the summer before that I was a size 7, this summer I have nothing to wear and feel lousy.

My goal is to lose 35 lbs more--obviuosly not in time for summer, but a nice New Year's Eve dress I would "settle" for.

I will be attempting Atkins again, and would like to try to squeeze in walks 3-4 times/wk. I really do enjoy walking and we have a nicely landscaped business park that is great for walking--and it's near enough for me to walk to. (Finding the time--especially with school out--is usually the problem. But I'll try--hard.)

Of course, it's Father's Day, and we will be eating dinner out tonight. On the upside, DH usually chooses a steakhouse! Filet Mignon here I come! LOL

 

[FFerret]

I've lost my first five pounds--hurray!

 

[nativetxn]

<b>jcemom</b> I'm really glad that you decided to join us here on WISH. I think you are going to find that WISH is a very helpful place and lots of fun.

How is Atkins going for you today? Are you feeling alright? I hope you don't have any withdrawal symptoms.

You have a very reasonable goal weight and timeline. I imagine you will reach goal long before New Year's Eve. You are going to have fun doing it too

<b>FFerret</b> That's wonderful! Did you post to the check in thread? I know my fellow WISHers would love to see how well you are doing. Good job losing 5 pounds.

Katholyn

 

[LuvTigger]

Okay, can I SERIOUSLY jump on the bandwagon this time?

I've posted on the WISH sporadically, but now I really need to get serious about sticking to my program! I have two primary setbacks: (1) lack of motivation, and (2) my job. I work a job that keeps me extremely busy January thru May (i.e. I have to eat what I can, when I can), and the rest of the year is fairly easy-going, which means I absolutely have no excuse at this point.

My story:
I always was slightly overweight, but about 12 years ago or so, I guess I started gaining a LOT of weight without even realizing it. About 40 pounds. My goal is actually to lose 50 since I was already slightly overweight to begin with.

I'm on a program called Health Pointe. Basically, it's moderate-carb, low-fat, moderate protein. So for breakfast, I can have either a fruit OR a grain, and a protein. For lunch and dinner, it's lettuce, veggie, protein, and fruit. All servings are measured (so I can't just go hog wild on any particular item). I am actually encouraged to snack, but they must be protein snacks. I eat protein bars and shakes for snacks. It also involves moderate exercise. The goal is to walk 10,000 steps per day, so I wear a pedometer. BF and I have standing walking dates twice a week with a friend, so that helps, unless something comes up for one of us.

I am just tired of being overweight. I think I am fairly comfortable with myself as a person, but I am at a point where I want to be healthier, and I am concerned about prevention of future health problems (I don't have any at this point, thank goodness). I would also love a new wardrobe! I am always telling BF, "if I was skinny, I'd wear that," pointing to mannequins, etc.

Now that I have more time and I am constantly on the DIS anyway (shh, don't tell my boss!), I am looking forward to visiting WISH daily and checking in, as well as seeing how everyone else is doing. Btw, congratulations to all of you who are doing so well, and thanks to the mods and other inspirational DISers!!!

 

[nativetxn]

<b>LuvTigger</b> Welcome to WISH. I'm really glad that you decided to join us. Good luck with Healthy Pointe, I'm sure you're going to do great with it.

The support found on WISH is just so great. I'm glad you will be part of my support group now so that you can benefit from it too.

If you want to add the WISH clipart to your signature there is a post telling you how to do that right <b>HERE</b>

I hope you can visit WISH often. No lurking allowed, either. Your participation is vital to <i>my</i> success. (See how selfish I am? )

Onward and downward!

Katholyn

 

[MomE@Home]

nativetxn,
Thank you for your invitation to join W.I.S.H. ! I accept the challange! I have been a lurker on this board for quite a while now.
I started the Atkins diet again this last Friday after going off it in Feb. of this year. I ordered a lot of items from the Atkins website (ketchup,crackers, bread, tortillas,lemonade, salad dressings ect..) I also get some Atkins products and my vitamins & supplements from the Vitamin Shoppe at a discount.
I started walking on my tredmill again starting out at 15 min. & working my way up. I do yoga and I just ordered the Firm. (does anyone else use the Firm, how do you like it ?).
As I posted before, my goal is to lose about 30 lbs. to get to the 110-115 lb. range ( I'm 5' 3", med. boned and 143 lbs. & size 14/16).

 

[~*Belle 2003*~]

I am going to take the WISH challenge with you all and will start officially on Saturday. I don't have a plan to follow as yet but I want to begin eating more sensibly, meaning proper meals instead of snacking out and skipping them. I lost some weight last year by cutting out certain fats and I was amazed how easy I found it after a couple of days. The main thing for me will be to start exercising, even walking more as I am so lazy at the moment! I would love to loose 42lbs, perhaps even more, but every lb lost willl be a bonus!

I just need the time now to read all your wonderful posts and success stories.

I'm feeling much more positive now that I have posted and I have added the WISH clipart as well!

 

[mishoe01]

I want to join too!!!! I have started to exercise - joined CURVES, and have been doing my Tony Little Gazelle at home (working on going longer than 2 miles at a time). I have been able to lose 16 lbs since the 12th of May (YEAH!!!), but still have loads more to lose.

Am also interested in the WISH Walk at WDW in Jan 2005.

Monica

 

[d.kurz]

OK, this makes me official, right? I normally don't do well on my own, I need to go to WW and get on that scale. So you WISHers will be my conscience this time, ok? Do I need to slide my 12 bucks into the floppy drive, or what???

Didja ever notice how just getting started makes you feel so much better?? Like Mary Poppins says, "Well begun is half done."

Gonna go get that clipart now. And thanks!

 

[Dimplenose]

Whoops - I missed this thread when I joined you all in the WISH challenge. I've been with WISH just over a week now and lost 3 and a half pounds already, and another 12 before that. I am with a club called Slimming World and have about 5 stone (70lbs) to lose in total. Hoping for a new clippie soon!

Libby

 

[nativetxn]

<b>MomE@Home</b> <b><i>*GASP*</b></i> You <i>lurked</i>????? <i>Here</i>???? Then you know that we have been saving a place for you--we've been saving your place a long time. It's about time you decided to delurk

I'm just tickled that you have taken the WISH challenge. I could use your help and you are a great addition to my support group. Welcome to the family!

You've got your goal, your eating plan and now you have WISH. You are certainly on your way to goal, now. You're going to do great, I'm sure of it!

<b>~*Belle 2003*~</b> Thank you for posting here, too. This thread is my one hope for keeping up with my support group

I'll just put you down as "eating sensibly". I'm really glad that you will be here on WISH with us now. You are going to love it here. Let us know how Saturday goes for you.

<b>mishoe01</b> Welcome to the DIS and a very special welcome to WISH. I'm very glad that you found us and I'm thrilled that you will be part of my support group.

We have lots of "Curvy" WISHers here, you have a ready made workout support group just waiting to help you in any way that they can. Will you be following the Curves eating plan too?

Our own karebear1 is keeping track of the marathon info. Just send her a pm if you have any questions. She's really nice, you're going to love her to pieces.

I'm just thrilled that you decided to join us, mishoe01, I think you are going to like WISH--it's a very helpful and friendly place.

<b>d.kurz</b> YAY, you're official. We have a lot of WWers on WISH and they are ready to help you with program information, all you have to do is ask.

Visit WISH often and join in the discussions. It is helpful for us all for WISHers to participate on WISH. You are going to do great with this endeavor, I'm sure of it.

<b>Dimplenose</b> Thanks for posting here, too, Libby. As you may have noticed, I have a tendency to leave WISHers off the roster if they don't post here. I'm getting older and the memory is going--what can I say?

You are doing great, cutie. I'm glad you are part of our family now.

<i>If you haven't added the WISH challenge clipart to your signature yet and would like to do so there is a post telling you how to do that right <b>HERE</b>.

We begin with a <b>zero loss</b> no matter how much we may have lost before taking the challenge. Then every time we lose 5 pounds we can "trade up" to a new clipart. It's fun and motivating. If you need help adding this to your signature just send a private message or email to glo, Kelsie or me and we'll find some help for you.</i>

The very best part of WISH is the support group which is made up of men and women who follow all kinds of eating plans. They are always here and ready to help their fellow WISHers. All they ask in return is that y'all help <i>them</i> when they ask. It's a pretty good deal. It's free, too

I hope you are all ready to see some success. You all seem to be very motivated and determined. You are going to do great job reaching goal--I just know you are--your fellow WISHers are going to help you.

Visit us often and participate in the discussions and you will discover the <b>magic</b> of WISH. Helping and encouraging others will help <i>you</i> too. It is just amazing how that works. I love it here. I think you're going to love it here too.

Onward and downward, my friends. Are you prepared for success? Because you are about to be very <b>successful</b>!

Katholyn

 

[nezy]

I just added my clipart.
Ok-now hold my feet to the fire, you guys.

It is very difficult to behave and eat well right now. We are having an addition built to our house and the kitchen is totally out of commission. Fast food, cereal and sandwiches seem to be the diet staples. We cannot afford to eat out that often but it is defiantely been a very hectic situation for someone trying to get on an eating regiment.

Any suggestions?

I do have a goal--I am definately interested in doing the 2005 Jan. 1/2 Marathon.

 

[nativetxn]

nezy, what eating plan are you going to follow? That is what will determine what advice you receive.

Why don't you start a post and ask your fellow wishers for help with this?

I know you would receive some great advice.

 

[Chim Chiminy]

I have been lurking here for quite some time as well. I have at least 100 pounds to lose. I have a large frame, am 5' 4". I have been using a treadmill at home for over a year now. Four to five times a week, twenty to thirty minutes. I have been using slim-fast and following the sf plan. In combination with a medication (for another medical condition. One of the side effects is loss of appetite), since the end of May I have lost 16 pounds. I cannot eat very much otherwise I become sick, so I have stuck with using the slimfast.
Everyone on this board sounds like they are doing so good. It is nice to have a group of people to help motivate and encourage others.

 

[Peanut]

Hi. I soo badly want to accept this challenge! I'm looking forward to all the motivation and support from everyone!

 

[marydmjj]

Nativetx: Thanks for the invite to join the challenge! When I first posted to WISH I just added it to the bottom of my signature because it's a cool lookin' clippie. Now I'm official, wahoo!

I'm starting Atkins tomorrow, which incidentally is my 10 year wedding anniversary! I'll do an official weigh-in first thing in the morning. I need to lose 20-25 lbs. I'm 5'3", medium boned and not comfortable in a size 12. I'm starting to play on a soccer team again next week, have an eliptical trainer (very dusty ) that is going to get a work-out, and really really need to get healthy!

I'm positive I'm going to need support. I'm definitely a carb-addict. Mostly bread and pasta but have been having major candy/sugar attacks lately. I'm pretty sure I'm addicted to Diet Pepsi too but I haven't had one since last weekend so maybe I'm not.

 

[nativetxn]

<b>Chim Chiminy</b> I'm very glad you decided to delurk and take the challenge. Thanks for posting here, too. It is a help to me.

There are a few other WISHers following the slimfast plan, too. Good luck with this, you sound as though you have already been pretty successful at losing weight. How motivating!

<b>Peanut</b> Thanks for posting here too. If it is support and motivation you are looking for, you have come to the right place. We've got lots and lots of that here on WISH. We're happy to share with others, too.

Many WISHers also follow the WW plan. You will have plenty advice and encouragement when you need it.

<b>marydmjj</b> I'm glad you have officially taken the challenge.

Rbuzotta also plays soccer. I do so admire anyone with the talent to do something like that, I seem to be athletically impaired and I injure myself playing sports. Every single time, too. I can't even bowl without injury. Sad but true.

Happy 10th anniversary. That's quite a milestone. How strong you are to begin a new eating plan on your anniversary. Good for you!

Lots of us eat the Atkins way and we love it! I'll bet you are very successful reaching your goal.

<i>If you haven't already added the member clipart to your signature and you would like to do that there is a great post telling you how right <b>HERE</b>

We start with a <b>zero loss</b> regardless of how much weight we may have lost before taking the challenge and then everytime we lose 5 pounds we can "trade up" to a new clipart. It is fun and motivating.</i>

Sounds like all of you are determined, motivated and ready to go. You are all going to be so successful at reaching your goals. All of your new WISH friends will be here to help you when you need it.

Onward and downward,

Katholyn

 

[Barbruka]

Thanks for the invitation to join the WISH challenge. How does this work? Do you automaticly put the clip art on my signature? Do I post here each week when I lose?

I just started Atkins a couple days ago. My first weigh in will be Monday. Do I put that loss here?

 

[nativetxn]

Yes, you will post your loss to the weekly checkin thread that our own Jiminy102 posts each week. Your weigh in occurs after you took the challenge, so you get to claim the reward you earn

That member clipart looks great on you. Don't get too attached to it, though. I'll bet you are trading up very, very soon.

Promise you will visit WISH often? I think you will be amazed at how helpful it is to participate here.

You're on your way to goal, now and I am convinced that you are going to be very successful getting there. I know for sure you're going to have fun and make new friends.

We're always here if you need our help, Barb. All you have to do is ask

Katholyn