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Terry S · Jul 8, 2003

Wow, I didn't even know this was here! I started back in March. I decided at that time to make a lifestyle change. I had been blessed as a child to be thin, but after a couple a kids and a couple of decades, things changed and I was just not happy with myself anymore. I am basically just eating better, less portions, no snacking and no eating after 7:00 PM. I am also exercising. I have lost 11 pounds since March 1st and plan on 14 more pounds. I have been kind of at a platou for the last 4 weeks, I went to WDW and on the cruise about a month ago and I didn't gain any, but haven't lost any since, so I need a push and this might just do it. I also had not gotten back into my exercise routine since being back, but started yesterday morning, so I am glad I found this place.

Paula H · Jul 8, 2003

Hi everyone - here's the deal - Had a baby and then was able to lose all but the last five pounds. Had a second baby - and 18 mos. later I'm really struggling to lose it. I joined a gym over a year ago, and although the my stamina is 100x better and I'm sure my hearts now in great shape, I'm still not really shedding any weight. I joined WW in February, but have only lost a total of 8 lbs - but I could be trying alot harder, too.

So, I started my 100 day challenge today... hopefully the "challenge" will help keep me motivated.

nativetxn · Jul 8, 2003

Please don't think I was ignoring anyone. Sorry that I'm a little late welcoming our newbies but I'm not at home, I've been on the road and visiting relatives and this is my first chance alone with my laptop, LOL, and my first chance to welcome all of my new friends.

StaceyA I'm so glad that you decided to take the challenge. There are lots of WISHers following the Atkins nutritional plan. If you have any questions about the program or need recipes all you need to do is ask and you will receive several speedy and cheerful replies.

Welcome to WISH!

Mom2Princesses Welcome to the DIS and a very special welcome to WISH. I'm so glad that you found us and will part of my support group now.

W.I.S.H.=We're Inspired to Stay Healthy.

I can never post anything "short and sweet", I tend to type and type and type...

SIS! I do the same thing :teeth:

We must be long lost sisters.
Now, I won't feel like the only one that just goes on and on and on and on

I follow the basic Atkins nutritional plan. It just seems to work the best for my husband and I. Let me know which low carb plan you choose. Just about every eating plan imaginable is represented here on WISH so no matter which plan you choose you will find other WISHers following the same plan.

kimszath Welcome to WISH. You will find many kindred WW souls, here on WISH. I'm really glad you decided to join us, I think you are going to find WISH to be very helpful, I certainly did.

Claire4dpins So, have you started following the Atkins plan yet? Or are you continuing with the low calorie plan? Whichever you choose, you will be successful. Let me know what you decide, okay?

brownsoup Welcome to WISH! I'm glad you decided to join us.

My husband is an ex-football player who takles the mediation table and his desk these days. He has had wonderful health benefits from Atkins. He has only lost about 45 pounds but he considers the weight loss a nice side effect. His blood sugar and very healthy lipids are his main goal.

I imagine you will have great success with Atkins, too. We have several people following the Atkins plan. In fact, one of our most successful male WISHers has lost over 50 pounds following the Atkins plan. If you have any questions about the program or recipes, all you have to do is ask. You will received helpful and speedy replies.

ksmom Boy, do I know how you feel, losing weight then gaining it back. I have decided to follow the Atkins plan for life. So far so good.

You are going to find that WISH is very helpful as far as keeping you motivated and determined. It has been such a help for me. Be sure and participate as often as possible. That is the secret for me, reaching out to others keeps me strong, motivated and determined.

bliss4us I've read some about the Paleolithic diet. I'm looking forward to seeing how well that eating plan works for you.

I think you may the only WISHer on that plan. Be sure and keep us posted about it. I'll bet you do great. I'm glad you will be part of my support group now.

dtuleya You are doing just great! I sure hope you are feeling proud of yourself. Alll of your WISH friends are proud of you.

Be sure and post your progress to our weekly check in thread. That way no one will miss it.

quackattack Look at you go! You and your husband are doing a great job with this healthy eating stuff. I hope you will post to our weekly check in thread. That way I can be sure not to miss your progress.

Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc I'm really glad you decided to join us here on wish.

I know we have at least one WISHer who follows the Herbalife Plan (at least we did). Sounds like you have already had some great success with this plan. You are a great addition to my support group. You will be a shining example for me.

We all begin with a zero loss when we take the challenge, no matter how much we may have lost before then. As soon as you lose 5 pounds, just send glo, Kelsie or me a private message and we will get the 5 pound loss clipart added to your signature for you. I'll bet you will be adding the new clippie very soon.

Amaris Sounds like you found the perfect plan for you. That's the most important step in successfully losing weight. You've already had some excellent success, too. Good for you! Don't forget to post to our weekly checkin thread. Jiminy102 posts a check in thread every Sunday.

JillieGirl Welcome to the DIS and an extra special welcome to WISH. I'm really glad you decided to join us. Losing 30 pounds in three months is a very reasonable goal. I'll bet you do great whether you follow WW or Atkins. Whichever program you choose to follow you will find several WISHers following the same plan.

Let me know which plan you decide to follow.

Harambe I'm glad you decided to join us here on WISH. We have many WISHers who follow the WW plan and they have had wonderful success. You know this plan works for you so you sound like you are all set. You have your goal, your plan and you have WISH. You're going to do great!

When I took the challenge I had at least 100 pounds to lose. I know 70 pounds sounds like a lot but for someone with your determination and with the help and support of your fellow WISHers you will be at goal in no time at all.

LAWalz Good job! 5 pounds gone forever. You are doing great. Be sure and post your progress to the weekly check in thread. We love sharing our fellow WISHer's successes.

mom2boys You sound all set. Eating sensibly is a wonderful way to get healthier. I have never been very good at doing that but I'll bet you do great.

I'm so glad you will be part of my support group now. I have found the WISH support group to be motivating and helpful. I'll bet you will too.

redsaid Welcome my friend. I, too, am expert at falling off the wagon. Well, I used to be an expert at that...then I found WISH and I haven't had any tumbles from that wagon since. I'll bet WISH helps you stay on that wagon now too.

We have several WW experts here. If you have any questions about the program or just need a recipe all you have to do is ask and you will get many speedy and helpful replies. I'm so glad you decided to join us. You are going to fit right in.

raven3517 Welcome to WISH! I'm very glad you decided to join us. We have several WISHers who are Curves members and follow the Curves eating plan and they have had wonderful success. I'm sure you will too.

You sound very determined and ready to get started. That is excellent! I'll bet you do very well with this endeavor. You're going to make some great new friends while you are on your way to goal, too.

ljcox It's great to see you here on WISH. I'm glad you could join us. I think you will find lots of WW friends here. You are going to fit right in and I'm really glad that you are part of my support group, now.

Terry S Welcome to WISH! We have several WISHers who are "eating sensibly", you have a ready made informational support group.

I'm really glad that you decided to join us. We have a WISH meet planned in the Detroit area on 7/19. I hope you can be there, I would love to meet you in person. I think you're going to like it here, I sure do.

Paula H I'm glad you decided to join us sweetie. I think you will find that WISH is very helpful for keeping you focused and motivated. We have lots of WISHers following the WW plan--if you have any questions all you have tob do is ask and you will receive many speedy replies and great advice.

I'm really glad that you will be part of my support group.

You may add the WISH member clipart to your signature if you choose. There is a wonderful post by Wovenwonder telling you how to do this right HERE. If you need help adding it to your signature just send a private message to glo, Kelsie or me and we'll do our best to help you out.

What we do is begin with a zero loss when we take the challenge, regardless of how much we may have lost before WISH. The every time we lose 5 pounds we can "trade up" to a new clipart. It's fun and motivating.

I think it's great to see so many new faces here on WISH. The very best part of WISH is our support group. Whether you need information, support or just a smile, the WISH support group is always here for you, ready to help if you need help. All we ask in return is that you be there for us if we need help. It's a wonderful arrangement really.

You all sound like you are motivated, determined and ready to succeed. That is excellent. You are all going to do just great, every one of your new WISH friends are going to help you do that.

Onward and downward, my new friends!

Katholyn

firecracker · Jul 9, 2003

I've been lurking for a few days, but I'm ready to jump in.

I started about 2 weeks ago and I've lost 8 pounds already. I started at 212 (I can't believe I just typed that for the world to see! I'm so ashamed of myself! I have totally let myself go for almost 8 years! OUCH!) and if I see 150 EVER then I'll die happy.

Honestly, I'd like to be to 150 or less before our next WDW vacation in June 2004. I posted on the Theme Park board that my hubby bet me that I couldn't hula hoop for 5 minutes straight. If I succeed by 8/15, then we get a 7 day WDW vacation (we can usually only go 3 or 4 days). If I can hula hoop for 15 minutes straight by 8/15 then we get the 7 day land/cruise package!!!

So, I'm exercising daily (20 minute Pilates/2 mile Walk Away the Pounds for Abs) and of course, hula hooping during the Price is Right or the news or Raymond...whatever...to keep my mind distracted.

I'm almost 33 and have 2 daughters (almost 8 and 6). My husband is a great encourager, but it gets hollow after a while. I'm excited to meet new friends and have this encouragement.

My weaknesses: still eating too much, I eat when I'm not hungry, really hard to pull myself out of bed....

OK, I'll stop rambling now!

Carmen

nativetxn · Jul 10, 2003

firecracker Will you be following a formal eating plan? Whatever plan you choose, you will find a lot of help and support here on WISH.

I'm really glad you decided to join us. I hope you won't be "lurking" anymore. I think you will find that the more you particpate here on WISH, the more motivated you become. I sure found that to be true for me.

You're going to do just great, I'm sure of it. I'll bet you are going to be able to hula hoop for 5 minutes straight soon. Just keep working out, you'll do fine.

I'm glad you are part of my support group, be sure to join our discussions often. It helps a lot, honest

Katholyn

brownsoup · Jul 10, 2003

Thanks for the feedback Nativetxn.... I am starting today by making better food choices and I plan on jumping into either Atkins or South Beach in the next few days.....stepped on the scale this am and was 254 - my "honest" start point.......getting started has been very difficult over the last few weeks for me - I have found myself giving into cravings at the drop of the hat......Thanks - Steve

DaddyDon · Jul 10, 2003

Ok...My wife has done such a great job(mum4jenn) I have decided to get on the Atkins bandwagon also!!!! I started on Monday right after our big "flaming"camping trip!!!

jenanderson · Jul 10, 2003

I think a lot of people lurk in this area while deciding what to do. Well, I have decided - I am not going to sit around reading about everyone's great plans and all of the support you give one another - I am going to join in.

Motivation - 10th Anniversary at the Poly in December with husband (leaving kids at home)
Current Weight - 175.5 pounds as of this morning
Plan - Weight Watchers plus exercising
Goal - 150 pounds (or more) and to tone up

I really want to feel good about my body image again and not be embarassed to be in my "Florida" clothes. It is really easy in Minnesota to layer up and hide it all but as I said, I am done hiding. I am looking forward to continuing to hang out on this board and be motivated by all of the success that is going on around here!

My next task - to get that W.I.S.H. clipart added to my signature!

Maleficent2 · Jul 10, 2003

http://fitness.msn.com/articles/editorial/default.aspx?dept=exer&article=et_am_7faddiets_121202

just a few good articles on dieting and weight loss.

Mal

nezy · Jul 10, 2003

Hi All!
It is great to read all of these posts and see so many others in a similar situation.
I have been losing since last Fall, but have definately reached a slowing down point. It is like now having lost some weight I look better than before, so people are complimenting me and noticing a change. So, I get lazy and comfortable and feel good about myself-but I have to get motivated again. It has also been a transition period now that the kids are out of school My routine is shot.

So, what am I doing about this? Well I am starting a differnt excercise program-adding more cardio and even a Yoga class. When I take the classes I try to really give it all I've got even if it kills me. Otherwise I am just waisting MY own time.
I have also given up soda. I don't drink diet soda bacause of the chemicals-so water and skim milk and an occasional lemonade or iced tea. I am also eating more fiber and protein and salad and fruit. I have found for me that doing WW or Atkins or any other structured organized eating program drives me crazy to follow.

But if this doesn't work, I will have to try something a bit more organized.

Sorry so long with this.
Best of luck to all-remember take it slow. What comes off fast will come back on fast, what comes off slow----don't let it come back!!

WE CAN DO IT!!!

Noreen

nezy · Jul 10, 2003

I just checked out the wbsite you referenced. I went through all of the "steps" and it seems that you have to do some excercise every day. Is there a different format to follow if you pay the monthly fee? Also, for what my goals are and with 5 days of very active excercise my daily recommended calories were very low-actually they said I was "unrealistic", so what is the best advice for using this. Also, how are you keeping track of the calories.?

Thanks-looks interesting.

goofy4tink · Jul 11, 2003

Okay. I've been putting this off for too long. I'm jumping on the bandwagon. You guys are a terrific motivating force!! I need/want to lose about 20 lbs. I'm starting with a low-card diet. Sort of South Beach I guess. I think breads/cereals are my downfall anyway!! So, I'll be checking in here for support 'cause at over 50 it isn't going to be easy. Thanks for getting me going.

Diane

MelindaKiah · Jul 11, 2003

Oh! Please count me in with this challenge!! I have over 100 lbs to lose and am going to work very hard to lose a good amount of that before our trip that we won to Universal Studios next August!!

I will be working on eating mainly fruits and veggies and lean protein. Not sure what this plan would be called though!LOL

What a great challenge!!

travel with kids · Jul 12, 2003

I was so excited! I stepped on the scale and have finally lost 5 pounds. I have been waiting for this since July 3 when I posted my first thread and then got my little clippie. I came downstairs all excited to get my #5!! Then I read I was supposed to sign up here first.

.

This is ok. Because I have more weight to lose!! I am doing the atkins diet. I have been on it since June 1, 2003. I have lost a total of 24.5 pounds

. So, please count me in. I would like to lose 20 more pounds by labor day.

I will send you a PM when I lose the next 5 -- is this correct?

twk

Scrufsmom · Jul 12, 2003

Hello to all you diswish fans. My name is Scrufsmom. I wish to join this thread! I am currently on WW for the last two weeks and so far I have dropped 8 pounds. Yahoo!!!!!! I am totally in control, but soon I will be visiting WDW with hopes of keeping my diet going strong.

My current plan is to loose around 50 pounds if I can.....keep my chin up! That's what I tell myself daily. I have joined the list to be a part of the diswish marathon 2005. Excercise for me was going strong till I had a car accident almost two months ago and hurt my knee. So far the dr says I can start a simple workout plan, but I need to be careful. A great goal that I have made for myself is to get active again starting Aug 1st. The treadmill is my proirity.

Well, I appreciate the opportunity to post on this thread and everyone who is dieting continue, keep up the good work and should you faulter just get back into the groove of things!

lexiluke · Jul 12, 2003

I've got an embarrassing and very discouraging 125lbs to lose! Can't believe I'm hearing myself right, as I was such a skinny in high school and college.

I've tried EVERYTHING, but never Atkins, so I'm starting on that after my return from visiting friends next week. I've told myself that if I do not succeed on Atkins, then I will have the bypass surgery. I really don't want to have the surgery, but I've got two little ones who need a mom for a long time to come! Something's got to give!

I would love some extra support from this board. Say a prayer that Atkins works for me, I REALLY need it to! Thanks a lot.

scarlett873 · Jul 14, 2003

ok...here i go!!

i was never one of the super thin girls growing up, i was always just a tad heavier...after college, i got myself a nice little desk job and gained a few pounds! yikes! it took a trip to WDW and seeing those pictures to realize that i wanted to lose the weight. so i tried the metabolife and an exercise program. i lost 30 pounds! and managed to keep it off after i stopped using the metabolife. i just exercised. but then i got back with my now DH and i got really lazy...and he got me eating "normally" again. (3 meals a day) and wouldn't you know it...i gained it all back...

we are both ready to do something about our weight now. DH has convinced me to try the atkins program. we started induction last week, but DH became ill and we stopped. but today we are back on!

my goal is to lose about 40 pounds right now...i'll take whatever i can get though! i'd like to finally be the weight that my driver's license says... :teeth:

FFerret · Jul 14, 2003

I DID IT!
I DID IT!

I lost my first ten pounds since I started -- finally down to 154 lbs (lost 11 pounds woohoo!)

(happy ferret dance)

Thanks so much for the support here, Kelsie

nativetxn · Jul 14, 2003

DaddyDon This is perfect! Another husband and wife WISH team. I love it! Not only that, but another WISHer who was the star at the Hoop De Doo Revue. Welcome to WISH.

I'm really glad you will be visiting us now...you will be visiting WISH often, right? WISH is a great plae to visit. I can't wait to see how well you do at your first weigh in after beginning Atkins. I'll bet you do just great

jenanderson Lots of WISHers are planning on being at WDW in December, I sure hope our dates are the same because I would love to get to meet you in person.

Many WISHers follow the WW plan and have had wonderful success. If you have any questions about the program, all you have to do is ask and you will receive many speedy replies.

I'm glad you decided to delurk. We've been saving you a place, you know. I'm so happy that you are going to be part of my support group now. You are going to be so successful...just you wait and see

nezy Welcome to WISH, I'm really glad that you decided to join us. Shall I list your plan as "eating sensibly" ? I truly admire anyone who can lose weight doing that, I don't seem to have a talent for eating sensibly. That's probably why I ended up with at least a 100 pounds to lose by this past January. Good for you!

Visit us often, Noreen. Participate often too. That's what makes WISH work so well for all of us--everyone's participation.

goofy4tink I'm so glad to see you here! We have a few other WISHers following the South Beach plan. I'll bet you do really well with it.

I had to give up all refined carbohydrates, I'm such an addict. Haven't had a piece of bread since 1/9/03 and I don't even miss it. It's just amazing to me the way that has worked.

Visit often and don't be shy. I'm just tickled that you are part of my support group now

MelindaKiah Welcome to the DIS and a special welcome to WISH. I'm so glad you decided to join us.

I'll just list your plan as "eating sensibly". I'll bet you do a great job with it. I had at least 100 pounds to lose in January. I lost about 20 pounds on the Atkins plan in 3 weeks before Kelsie offered the challenge. WISH has been such a help for me, I'll bet you find it helpful too.

travel with kids This is how much I love you. Search isn't working at this moment so I started looking for your first WISH post and I found it, too

It looks like you took the challenge on July3rd. That means you have, indeed, earned that 5 pound loss clippie!

I've been out of town, so I figured it's my fault that you didn't know to post to the challenge thread. It makes you official but you have already taken the challenge. Go grab that pretty new clippie you earned. You deserve it. Don't get too attached, though...I imagine that you will be trading up again very, very soon.

Many of your fellow WISHers follow Atkins, including me. I love this eating plan, it's the perfect plan for me. Sounds like you've had some terrific progress with it already. Good job.

Don't forget to post your progress to our weekly check-in thread. Jiminy102 posts this for us every Sunday. It's very motivating to read that thread and watch our WISH friends make progress. It's motivating for them when we offer encouragement and congratulations. It's just a wonderful thread.

You're going to love it here, I sure do

Scrufsmom Welcome to WISH. I'm so glad you are going to be part of my support group, now.

We have many WISHers who follow the WW plan and they just love it. You have a ready source of information about the program, here. If you have any questions all you have to do is ask and you will get your answers pretty quickly.

Sorry to hear about your injury. I sure hope it's all better soon so that you can add exercise to your new healthy lifestyle and lose even more quickly.

lexiluke Do not allow the amount of weight you have to lose discourage you. I had at least 100 pounds to lose when I began Atkins this past January. I lost about 20 pounds in the first three weeks(Before I took the challenge). Some of your fellow WISHers had more than 125 pounds to lose when they took the challenge. I would suggest you choose a smaller goal to begin with, though. Work on this one day at a time (sometimes I have to work on it 1 minute at a time). Take it one day at a time and one pound at a time. It's not so overwhelming that way and just think how many celebrations you will enjoy everytime you reach a "minigoal".

I'm anxious to see how much you lose your first few weeks on Atkins. Let us know when you begin. Lot's of us follow Atkins, including me. I just love it.

scarlett873 Why, fiddledeedee, sweetie ;-) I'm so glad you are here with us on WISH. Another Atkins follower too. My husband and I have taken the Atkins nutritional plan as our lifetime plan. I pray I never taste another grain of sugar because I know I will be right back needing to lose 100 pounds if I do that, I'm tired of the up and down of dieting--so I'm just not going to do that anymore.

You're going to love it here, Scarlett. Visit us often and participate alot. It is such a help to us all when everyone participates.

FFerret Good for you! Way to go, cutie. 10 pounds gone forever, isn't that just the greatest feeling. Where is your new clipart, though? I can't wait to trade up my clipart, you are much cooler than I.

Be sure and post to our weekly check in thread about your loss. That way everyone can help you celebrate.

If you haven't added the WISH member clipart to your signature and you would like to, there is a great post telling you how to do that right HERE. What we do is begin with a zero loss no matter how much we may have lost before taking the challenge. Then everytime we lose 5 pounds we "trade up" to a new clipart. It's motivating and just plain fun.

Well, everyone is ready to get started. Get ready for success...that is a WISH specialty. You're all going to do just great, your new WISH friends are going to help you do that, just you wait and see.

Katholyn

lexiluke · Jul 14, 2003

Thanks for the encouraging words! I have to remind myself that a year is a year no matter what you're doing. In a year, I can still be as fat or even fatter than I am now, or I can be well on my way to a healthy and much happier lifestyle.

My mini goal is to lose 30lbs by our November WDW trip. Sounds like I might can easily do this on Atkins. I'm starting the diet on July 25th!

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