Everybody Wants to be a WISH Cat (or dog, or goose, etc...) - October 2016 WISH Challenge

[Dr Gunnie]

No major woohoo's this week, so I'll be celebrating some little things:

1) My son got a B+ on a math test. He is in an advanced math class and normally things come pretty easy to him. This unit didn't and he really had to work (for the first time). He spent 5 hours studying the night before the test and it paid off. Very proud of him! I have been worried how he would react once something came along and he had to really work at it - he did great.

2) I upped the calories a little this weekend and I didn't die or gain 1000 lbs. Slowly starting to get back to real world eating.

3) The football regular season is winding down - only two more game to go. If we win one of our next two, we will make it to the playoffs (for the 20th year in a row).

That's about it for now!

 

[Lady Marie]

Nothing major on the woohoo front for me... So I'm digging deep over here!

- Our company that we bought has had some steady sales this week-- nothing major, but I see potential!

- I get to visit with my cousin tonight! I usually go over every Wednesday, but due to a really messy schedule the past month, it's been like 3 weeks since we've gotten together. I've missed her LOL

 

[JacknSally]

My woohoo is that Disney is NEXT. WEEK. I don't even care about anything else right now. I just want to be in Disney. Haha. Not exactly the best mindset to be in, because I have a ton to do in the next week, but oh well. DH works every night between now and next Thursday. Dumb.

I had an appointment to get my hair done today that I was really looking forward to, but over the weekend I started grinding my teeth and clenching my jaw really badly in my sleep, and I've been in some serious pain the last few days. Called the dentist and of course the only opening they had for the next two weeks was today, the same time as my hair appt. Thankfully everything worked out so I could squeeze in my hair next week and do the dentist today, and luckily nothing is wrong with my teeth... Now I just have to figure out how to destress enough to stop clenching my jaw at night so it stops aching throughout the day. Boo.

I haven't been anywhere near "on track" with my eating this month. My energy the last few days has pretty much been zero, which means nothing has been getting done, including cooking any of the groceries we bought. I don't know how to get my energy up. All I want to do all day is sleep, and it's becoming a big problem. UGH. I'm concerned about all the Disney walking we'll be doing. We're carrying a lot of extra weight right now and I have never done Disney this heavy before.

 

[Lady Marie]

Anyway, I know better than what I have done in the past so I will chill and do the minimum necessary until I feel ok, which means back to the gym after Orlando.

Take care of yourself, HappyGrape! Your trip will be here in no time and you need to be feeling supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

2. It's not going to get above 56 degrees here today so it's nice and chilly which means I got to break out scarves and boots this morning.

Sooooo jealous!!! I love cold weather clothes!

4. I spent a better part of the day yesterday trying to figure out how I could possibly afford a solo trip to Disney next December. I think I can make it work. I really hope so. I'm spoiled because the first year we went was 2001. We've been going every other year for the past 15 years with the exception of the last 3 years where I went every year. And there was one year we went twice. Needless to say that the thought of having NO future Disney plans is giving me some serious Disney depression. I budget out a certain amount of spending money for myself each month and if I just take that and turn it into Disney savings instead it's totally doable.

YAY!

This time next week I'll be somewhere in WDW... I didn't make any FP+ or ADR's for Weds, so not sure where. I do want to try FEA and will need to do it at rope drop, so maybe a morning at EPCOT and the afternoon at DHS. I do need to do some clothing shopping, and book airport transportation and get a pedicure. It's nice timing to not be leaving until Monday evening as it gives me the entire weekend and Monday day, so no rush.

Another woohoo for Disney! FEA is sooo cute! I mean it's still Maelstrom adjacent, but super cute if you like the movie

My woohoo is that they were able to reschedule the half marathon I was suppose to do last Saturday and got cancelled due to the hurricane. It will be my first one not at Disney so I am nervous about going from middle of the pack to the back. DH and my 2 oldest DSs will be doing the 5k. Which is even more exciting because it is being put on by the Marine Corp. and they love all things military. I'm a little sad I won't get to see them finish under the big guns but happy they will be there when I cross the finishline!

I'm sure you are going to do great!

My woohoo is that DD is going to do the Star Wars 10k with me now! This is her first year not doing the kids races as she's too old now. Originally she didn't want to do the 10K cause she didn't want to wake up early like I have to. But then runDisney released the BB-8 medal and opened up more 10k spots. I showed her the medal on Monday night and she jumped at it! Its going to be so much fun for me to watch her run through the parks the first time.

Fun! And what an awesome memory you two will get to share!!!

Hubs and I redid all of our Disney dining reservations this morning and have managed to move everything around. We're being adventurous and trying new restaurants at Epcot and finally crossing all of the countries off our "to-do list".

Ok, all y'all planning extended trips got me over here all jealous! Haha! What's your to-do list? Eating at a restaurant in each country? If so, that's a neat idea!

I upped the calories a little this weekend and I didn't die or gain 1000 lbs.

yay!!!

My woohoo is that Disney is NEXT. WEEK. I don't even care about anything else right now. I just want to be in Disney. Haha. Not exactly the best mindset to be in, because I have a ton to do in the next week, but oh well. DH works every night between now and next Thursday. Dumb.

Just keep swimming, girl! You'll be at Disney in no time!!!

 

[JacknSally]

Another woohoo... I'm super excited about the only outfit I've managed to put together for our trip so far. I can't wait to have breakfast with Chip and Dale. I've never eaten at Garden Grill before so I'm really looking forward to it.

 

[Lady Marie]

I don't know how to get my energy up. All I want to do all day is sleep, and it's becoming a big problem. UGH.

I don't know if it will work for you, but I went to the doctor last month bc I was so lethargic... fully expecting her to tell me I need to loose weight and exercise and then I'd feel great....

Surprisingly, I had a Vitamin D deficiency (yes, living in FL LOL). Anyway, she told me I need a daily vitamin with D in it to keep everything in balance and get my levels up. It has worked! So if you don't take a daily vitamin, there may be something (D or otherwise) missing in your body making you tired


*I'm not a doctor nor do I have stock in vitamins and never worried about my vitamins before-- this is just my experience haha!

 

[4Mickeys]

I don't know how to get my energy up

I don't know if it will work for you, but I went to the doctor last month bc I was so lethargic... fully expecting her to tell me I need to loose weight and exercise and then I'd feel great....

Surprisingly, I had a Vitamin D deficiency (yes, living in FL LOL). Anyway, she told me I need a daily vitamin with D in it to keep everything in balance and get my levels up. It has worked! So if you don't take a daily vitamin, there may be something (D or otherwise) missing in your body making you tired


*I'm not a doctor nor do I have stock in vitamins and never worried about my vitamins before-- this is just my experience haha!

I'll add it could also be iron .... if you aren't eating all that well this could also be missing a bit - I get iron deficiency (seems all the girls in my family do) - but rather than just starting to take iron supplements you should have a blood test - because its also not good for your body to get too much iron - so its best to check it all out with a Dr as @Lady Marie said. Also - I know you already know this -but it can also be from your depression and of course your very late nights at the moment - our bodies really don't like it when we interrupt those natural circadian rhythms.

But I am betting you will be absolutely fine at WDW as all that excitement will carry you through

 

[4Mickeys]

I almost forgot to woohoo lol

This week I am wohooing that I am feeling productive at work .... I have been out at schools, getting assessments done and catching up on outstanding reports (still more to do .... there always is!).
I got a surprise email from one of my teachers last night - thanking me for all my help - that's always nice to hear!
I caved on the weekend and bought my daughter a Siamese Fighting Fish - so that meant a bowl an all the set up to go with it. But she decided she didn't want him in her room, so he is in the middle of the dining table instead. The woohoo from this is means we are keeping the table clear of clutter - and the clear table and the draw of this fish - his name is "Myles" (after an actor from her favourite show at the moment, The Next Step) means we have been sitting down all together at the table to eat dinner and breakfast - we had fallen into a habit of taking our meals and sitting in front of the TV - and separate TVs usually with some of us in the lounge room and some of us in the rumpus room - so it has been nice all together at the table. Hope it lasts!

 

[Oneanne]

Another woohoo... I'm super excited about the only outfit I've managed to put together for our trip so far. I can't wait to have breakfast with Chip and Dale. I've never eaten at Garden Grill before so I'm really looking forward to it.

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As mentioned on IG, this is so cute!

 

[Lady Marie]

I'll add it could also be iron .... if you aren't eating all that well this could also be missing a bit - I get iron deficiency (seems all the girls in my family do) - but rather than just starting to take iron supplements you should have a blood test - because its also not good for your body to get too much iron - so its best to check it all out with a Dr as @Lady Marie said. Also - I know you already know this -but it can also be from your depression and of course your very late nights at the moment - our bodies really don't like it when we interrupt those natural circadian rhythms.

But I am betting you will be absolutely fine at WDW as all that excitement will carry you through

Funny-- I was thinking my problem was going to be iron as well-- I was shocked it was Vitamin D. Goes to show-- you never know!

And yes, @JacknSally , I was also thinking all the adrenaline and fun at Disney, you may feel like a new you!

I caved on the weekend and bought my daughter a Siamese Fighting Fish - so that meant a bowl an all the set up to go with it. But she decided she didn't want him in her room, so he is in the middle of the dining table instead. The woohoo from this is means we are keeping the table clear of clutter - and the clear table and the draw of this fish - his name is "Myles" (after an actor from her favourite show at the moment, The Next Step) means we have been sitting down all together at the table to eat dinner and breakfast - we had fallen into a habit of taking our meals and sitting in front of the TV - and separate TVs usually with some of us in the lounge room and some of us in the rumpus room - so it has been nice all together at the table. Hope it lasts!

Love the fish! That's cute that he's living on the table and bringing you guys together for meals. Yay for Myles!

 

[HappyGrape]

Having a good cry this morning :/. It's the first time since April when I joined the forums where I need to rest and can't do my step count to earn calories. I feel so emotional. I went over my previous weight regains, and the last 3 in particular as before that I was really good maintainer. Weight regain is so heart breaking. I read book on it last night, the only book I found on amazon.

Frankly the last 2 weight loss pre vacation, weight gain post vacation and the year where I just had no consistency build in and couldn't cook and work out while DH was in hospital or the months we stayed in my in Laws to help with his recovery and our son. I did not how to balance it all while DH was sick ...

I feel I know better now. I did it so slow with so much focus on keeping it happy and sustainable, as never before. I ate out, and I made healthy choices many times. I know how to deal with this better.

I didn't expect to feel so scared and emotional once I reach my goal. Even the thought of regaining some weight is frightening the hell out of me. I can't do it to myself. I was expecting to be jumping up and down of joy once I hit happy weight. Instead of it I feel scared and emotional.

It is today and every day from now on that I will get to prove myself that I know better. I will do better this time. Gosh, while I feel well geared in terms of behavior habits for maintenance, I did not expect this type of emotions about it

Have a healthy day all

 

[Dr Gunnie]

I didn't expect to feel so scared and emotional once I reach my goal. Even the thought of regaining some weight is frightening the hell out of me. I can't do it to myself. I was expecting to be jumping up and down of joy once I hit happy weight. Instead of it I feel scared and emotional.

I totally know how you feel. Hitting a major goal like that is such a emotional experience. You envision it for the longest time being this celebration, but once you hit it, it's frightening at times because you're like, now what do I do? Now I have to go back to "regular living". It is scary.

I relate it to a good friend that moves away. Your not sure how you will function without them, but every day it gets easier. You got this.

 

[HappyGrape]

Or little bit like a bungee jump without the bungee. Here you go - you splashed right down last time, but wave your hands harder - this time it will work!

I got it. It will get easier. My arms are stronger and I have good support. History won't repeat itself



I feel better but having full rest for the next 3/4 days

 

[Lady Marie]

I didn't expect to feel so scared and emotional once I reach my goal. Even the thought of regaining some weight is frightening the hell out of me. I can't do it to myself. I was expecting to be jumping up and down of joy once I hit happy weight. Instead of it I feel scared and emotional.

It is today and every day from now on that I will get to prove myself that I know better. I will do better this time. Gosh, while I feel well geared in terms of behavior habits for maintenance, I did not expect this type of emotions about it

While I certainly cannot speak from experience as to how you feel, I am sending virtual hugs and pixie dust your way

But I love seeing that you are so positive about knowing and doing better this time. I'm reminded of Hercules: 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are on your way, you can go the distance! As Dr. Gunnie said-- you've got this

 

[Lady Marie]

October 13 - Question of the Day

Fun Fact: Supposedly, Aristocats was inspired by a possibly true story in which a wealthy Parisian woman circa 1910 left her entire estate to her cats!

Inspiration is a huge part of this journey. The "why" is almost as important as the "how."
It's even what the I in WISH stands for!

Who or what inspired you to start your journey to a healthier lifestyle?

What KEEPS you inspired on days you feel like you are slacking or to stop the inertia of a bad choice or bad day? ​

 

[HappyGrape]

October 13 - Question of the Day


Who or what inspired you to start your journey to a healthier lifestyle?

What KEEPS you inspired on days you feel like you are slacking or to stop the inertia of a bad choice or bad day? ​

Well... long story! I sow video of Stephen Tyler at HS doing the rock coaster and being happy and with his family at age of 68 and I thought I want to be at the parks at age of 68 with bunch of grandchildren feeling all happy

I read about him later and his drug use and crazy days and I was yuks... I need new inspiration! This one is not working for me!

But the image of me being healthy granny stayed and I keep the vision of me with few girls and boys at the theme parks and that's what keeps me. Focus on long term well being and being good example or my son, being able to enjoy active life.

 

[Lady Marie]

QOTD:

So I think I kind of touched on this in the intro. But I saw photos of myself at my heaviest at my best friend's wedding and that was the "what" that kicked this whole thing off for me. That was almost exactly a year ago. I lurked around here for a while leading up to joining the group and before the wedding knowing I needed to make a change and then I think @courtneybeth hosted the first month I joined the WISH boards. I think it was Beauty and the Beast themed (one of my faves) and all the people on the boards were so nice and inspiring that I made the leap and said I was going to join in. My eating has changed soooo much since then. And I have lost half of what I wanted to, but I've been sort of on a plateau since April. Not super committed to the weight loss aspect and half on point with my eating.

I am currently looking for my inspiration to keep me going for the second half. Is it awful that I bought myself some "swan" clothes for my current weight and am sad to loose them? Haha! I have plans to have them tailored when I go down the size or two that I want to be at if they are fixable. I'm not happy at my weight but I'm not as desperately unhappy as I was at my heaviest.... it's a weird spot to be.

DH said last year if I got back to the weight I was when we got married, we could stay at the Grand Floridian for a weekend..... That had the fire under my rear for the first 15 lbs.... but these days I'm a little less enchanted with the GF..... But now that I am thinking about it, I guess there are two things that keep me inspired to get myself together: 1) photos of me from 3 years ago (I do miss not sucking in for photos ALL THE TIME!) and 2) a dress I have that I am IN LOVE WITH that doesn't quite fit yet.

 

[Dr Gunnie]

Who or what inspired you to start your journey to a healthier lifestyle?

November 27th, 2015

This picture was after our state final loss last year. There were a lot of pics taken after the game, and this was the best one. I hated all of them. I still hate this one, but it was these pics that got the ball rolling. We were going to Disney in December so I knew being on a diet there wasn't going to work, but shortly after this pic is when I knew I had to do something. I was so sick and tired of being overweight. I was sick of over sized clothes. I think it was the following day I told my wife that once we got back from Disney (it ended up waiting until after the holidays) that I was going to lose the weight. I was about 320 lbs in this pic.

Of course, the reasons why I wanted to lose weight were to feel better and live a longer life, but looking at all of the pics of this day and watching the game on TV and seeing me was a huge eye opener.

Here I am with my wife about 10 months later and 125 lbs lighter:

 

[courtneybeth]

Who or what inspired you to start your journey to a healthier lifestyle?

What KEEPS you inspired on days you feel like you are slacking or to stop the inertia of a bad choice or bad day?

You can make excuses about clothes not fitting because they "shrunk in the wash" or rip because they "are horribly made" - but a photograph doesn't lie. And when you see yourself in photos and don't recognize yourself... it's the ultimate wake up call. I've shared my story about a dozen times now, but it really was shocking to see myself at 215 pounds and what I had become. So I cut out everything cold turkey and over 18 months lost about 70 pounds. During the last year I've lost an additional 10 pounds with running half marathons.

Some days I just want to give up and eat the carton of ice cream because food = feelings with me, but knowing that I have My Fitness Pal to keep me accountable really makes a difference in my opinion. It's amazing how tracking everything puts it into perspective.

Food is an addiction for me. I am in recovery and will always be an addict. So there is no "stopping" - it'll be a lifetime battle -- which is why I'm here


215 vs 138. Pictures don't lie.

 

[courtneybeth]

DH said last year if I got back to the weight I was when we got married, we could stay at the Grand Floridian for a weekend..... That had the fire under my rear for the first 15 lbs.... but these days I'm a little less enchanted with the GF..... But now that I am thinking about it, I guess there are two things that keep me inspired to get myself together: 1) photos of me from 3 years ago (I do miss not sucking in for photos ALL THE TIME!) and 2) a dress I have that I am IN LOVE WITH that doesn't quite fit yet.

Dress inspiration! That's the best feeling - use clothing as a barometer to meet your goal!

Here I am with my wife about 10 months later and 125 lbs lighter:

It's really like night and day here. Pictures don't lie - you're like half your size. Awesome job!!

But the image of me being healthy granny stayed and I keep the vision of me with few girls and boys at the theme parks and that's what keeps me. Focus on long term well being and being good example or my son, being able to enjoy active life.

Good perspective here. I think we can all learn from this and adapt it into our lifestyles.