DIS 'WISH' Challenge UPDATE Clipart example added!

[wovenwonder]

This is SO COOL! WOW -- I never imagined to jump on this morning and see so many people joining in on this --- what an inspiration to stay on track!

Way to go KELSIE! A great big
Thank you Kelsie!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

I am in too.

I started WW November 2002 and have lost 16 pounds so far. (That met my first 10% goal.) I still want to lose 10 or 15 more pounds. Need to be able to wear a swim suit to the pool party at the Days Inn in Sandusky the Friday night of Riddlecon.

I haven't added any exercise to the diet yet but hope to start walking the track around the soccer fields when my kids start spring soccer.

 

[kendall]

going on a cruise in April and definitely would like to drop a few pounds and tone before getting into that swim suit. The plan? I love interval workouts on the elliptical (so much easier on my knees than jogging or stair machines) and weight training to tone. If I could drop 20 pounds, I'd be in heaven. Challenges: Oh, what having children does to one's body....it never is the same! And with each passing decade, it certainly is harder to take off the weight. Add a hysterectomy 1.5 years ago - that just seems to make it harder! If there are any other hyster-sisters out there, I have found great info on the boards at www.hystersisters.com - and for those dealing with menopause, check out the hormone jungle section!

Thanks for starting this thread - hmmm, now that I have publicly committed, I think I will for sure follow through - I want that clippie!

 

[moocow35]

Thanks Jody for recommending this over on the cruise line board! Thanks Kelsie for starting this.

I'm definately in! Too bad this wasn't months ago, I leave in only 2 weeks, but hey, I've got my 2004 cruise to work for. I also have of course the summer to think about, and my 30 year high school reunion coming up in October. That is a biggy!

I have been doing Atkins type diet since January 2nd, and am proud to say I've lost 13 pounds. Wish it was more, and I've stalled for the last couple of weeks. My goal is to lose 80 more pounds, hopefully by my reunion in October! I need to work on the exersize more. (I spend too much free time sitting on my rear on these boards!)

Robin ºOº

223/210/130

 

[zurgswife]

I'm attempting to loose weight before my March cruise.....27 days....I've lost about 3lbs. this week...(my first week)....and hope to loose quite a bit more before March 1....

I have found a free website that www.fitday.com where you can track the foods you eat...calories, fat, carbs...etc..., exercise, journal, etc.....I'm loving it...makes me check in with someone daily about what I'm eating....

I'm trying to eat between 1200-1400 calories perday and no more then 100g of carbs.....

 

[BriarfoxinWA]

Count me in too! I started going to a personal trainer 3 days a week in March 2002. So far I've lost 24 pounds without really dieting. Just watching the calories and cut out the pepsi! "Yes, my name is BriarFox and I am a pepsi addict!"

Actually lost 8 pounds in the last 3 weeks by eating more protein and smaller lunches. (I have a job where we take clients out to lunch most days - makes it REALLY hard to diet).

I paid a lot more attention to my measurements - saw almost immediate results from the working out. Lost 4 inches on my waist and went down from a 14 to a 10...almost a 9 now. My trainer swears I'll be in a 8 in time for our cruise!!!! Looks like all that Ab work is paying off!

I REALLY want to be in that size 8 and lose at least 5 more pounds - maybe 10....

 

[PartyofSix]

For those of you looking for even more of a buddy system one on one and a personal diary for you daily intake and a weight in chart to calucalate your body mass and weight loss together with specific weight in days try slimfast.com. I'm using some of there bars the new garnola is yummy at lunch w/ a hand full of carrotts and water it fills me up to have my sensible lunch. I'm also eating a fruit apple or cantaloupe in the mornings to boost me up. I'm thinking of getting some metabolife has any one tried that? I'm taking my one a day vitamins too. Just thought i'd throw the slim fast sight on the board it's great to journal everything and I have two buddy's there that I REPORT to each day and it lifts me up a bit.

 

[goofymomof2]

Count DH & myself in.....We are trying the Mayo diet. We are also walking & I am doing Richard Simmons with my mom & my aunt 3 times a week. Before I had my hyst in May I was down to 152 now I am back up to 168. DH needs to loose about 75lbs but is trying for 25-30 before our June trip. This is going to be alot of fun to ck in everyday to see how everyone is doing.

Shannon

 

[Piper]

add me to the list--I started ww today. Hope to lose about 20 lbs before my trip May 31st

 

[Goofy Girl]

I am in!

I am using "Body for Life" as a guideline (started Jan 6, and have dropped 10.5 pounds so far-so I am hopeful!). This program includes weight training, cardio, and proper diet (5-6 small meals per day) - with one cheat day a week (today is my cheat day she said with a chocolate in her mouth ...I have 13 weeks left, and hope to drop another 20-30 pounds by then!

This little challenge will help motivate!

 

[Buckalew]

Count me in. I want to lose 20 this Spring.

I have already lost 8 lbs. doing Atkins in 3 weeks but I will be going off it.

I suppose I am having trouble drinking enough water for this diet. Yesterday I spent the day unable to get out of bed & drinking "Pedialite" to help with my electrolytes. It was scary and miserable & not worth missing work or hurting my body for 20 lbs. I don't think it is a bad diet, though. I have had no trouble giving up sugar, pasta, rice, bread & potatoes (which is shocking). I just struggle with water intake and didn't supplement like the book says to (& DD said we should do that too).

I'll be cutting back on carbs and still watching those. But, I lost 21 lbs. a few years ago doing "weigh down"--I may rethink doing it that way now that I have a bit of a "jump-start."

Good luck to everyone.

 

[dalepool]

Please count me in----

I NEED to lose 30 pounds.

I plan on walking 2 1/2 miles each day. When I return home I'll go to the fitness center 3 times a week. ( We are in Hawaii for the next month and joining Golds Gym is way spendy).

I will need to use a diet low in protein as I have kidney failure which is steadily progressing. My down fall is drinking pepsi--and as such I wll reduce my pepsi consumption in half. ( My kidney doctor wrote my mom a note saying pepsi would not hurt me or my kidney---geez I'm 50 ----but my mom was worried for the fact I only have one kidney and she wanted to make sure pepsi wouldn't cause me problems).

I'm going to start---RIGHT NOW----12:30 Hawaii time----. Time to get the pen and paper out and write down everything I eat.

PattyN

 

[minnie56]

3 Years ago I lost 54 lbs...and just lately (Well....Christmas in Disney didn't help!) it's creeping back a bit...I have gained back around 5-6 lbs and I get so scared I won't have the willpower to get it back off!!! I actually needed to lose another 15 or so anyway...so 15 lbs would be fabulous!

I already go to a gym 3x a week and watch what I eat all day.....BUT at night!! I 'nibble' and ruin the day! What to do??
I don't think I could do the 'carbs' thing...I really love bread, rice etc... and a big downfall for me??? Cheese!!

Help!?

P.S.....I'm going on a cruise March 7th...I really would love some of this off!

 

[Carol Ann UK]

Please count me in too. This may be just the incentive I need.

I lost 3 stone (42 lbs) back in 2000 for a trip to WDW, but unfortunately it has all crept back on when my back was turned. How on earth did that happen?

I used to go to WW, but thought I could lose the weight on my own. I couldn't. However I probably will not go back because it is too expensive. I have all the books etc, and 'just' need a little motivation. I strongly believe that losing weight has a lot to do with the state of mind. Eating less and exercising more has apparently got something to do with it as well!!l

I promise to weigh myself on the scales I have at work. The challenge has been set. (And I want one of those clip art thingies)

Thanks Kath (Nativetexan) for point me in this direction.

Good luck everyone.

Carol

 

[jan lyn]

hi there. sounds great... count me in too. I can use some encouragement. Hubby and I started our "behavior modification" diet back in November. I have lost 16 pounds so far.. but after the holidays, it's been at a standstill.

We started a walking program 2 weeks ago, so hope that starts to show in the scale soon.

We're looking forward to a "skinny" 7/12/03 cruise.. and our Christmas '03 cruise also.

 

[glo]

Count me in...thanks Kath for pointing me in the right direction..I will take the challenge!!

I started Atkins last Monday, today I have weighed in and lost 5 lbs!!! I need to loose another 19 pounts by the end of May when I am going to WDW and graduating Grad school. If I make it I will weigh what I weighed at my highschool graduation I lost 55 pound on Atkins and went off it 9 months ago...I have since then gained 9 pounds and am no way gaining one more!!!!

So far I have stuck to the diet religiously...drinking 8, 8oz glasses of water...I have been going to PT for my knee so I can't do much exercize...anyone have any ideas on exercize that does not use the knees????

Hey Kelsie...great idea!!

I can't see the cliparts though???


Good luck everyone...I hope we all make our goals!!

 

[SuiteDisney]

Count me in! My whole family is dieting and it's so much easier when the family does it together! We've changed our eating habits so that we're eating healthier... more salads, veggies and yogurt... and less fat and sugar and starch. So far I've lost 19 pounds in 5 weeks.

I could stand to lose another 100 pounds, so I should be able to get lots of little clipart pictures.

 

[Liz]

Okay, I'll play. I put off posting here because I always seem to fail but I can't succeed if I don't even try.

I might be more motivated if you throw in a free trip to WDW!!! How bout it????!!!!

 

[Kelsie]

It is wonderful to see everyone here and accepting the Challenge!

I'm sick this weekend and am eating anything in sight But, I have my book and I'm ready for Atkins on Monday!

Liz, if I could, I really would!

 

[John In Illinois]

Well, I bought my copy of the Atkins Diet book today. I am going to succeed this time!!

Amazing how many people seem to have been inspired by the collective effort of this thread!

Clip art looks WAY cool Kelsie!!

Thanks for everyones encouraging stories.