Getting Skinny (or at least skinnier) for the Podcast Cruise

[MinnieMommy]

Count me in too!
I can't make it to the podcast cruise, but I will be dreaming of being there, so hopefully that counts.

 

[cdfl30]

This is a great idea, please count me in too! I need to lose about 75 pounds and I know I can do this if I really put forth the effort. My weight gain has been a result of a long battle with depression. I am hoping that a successful weight loss will not only make me feel great on the cruise, but that it will also help to pull me out of this miserable state of mind I've been in for the last 3 years.

Good luck to all who have joined!

Candis

 

[Madi100]

This is a great idea, please count me in too! I need to lose about 75 pounds and I know I can do this if I really put forth the effort. My weight gain has been a result of a long battle with depression. I am hoping that a successful weight loss will not only make me feel great on the cruise, but that it will also help to pull me out of this miserable state of mind I've been in for the last 3 years.

Good luck to all who have joined!

Candis

I'm sorry to hear that things have been rough. I'm right there at the 75-80 mark with you. I do not like the person I am, and I have always thought it was because of my weight. Recently, I've realized that there are some other things in my life that are the source, and I've blamed it on my weight. I'm hoping that if I work on those other areas, it will help in the weight category.

 

[cdfl30]

For those of you who are not part of any diet program, there is a really good website called Calorie King that has an extensive database of foods and their corresponding nutritional values. I was in total shock when I started using the DB and realized how bad certain restaurant food was

Another cool thing about it is that it tells you how much exercise you have to do to burn off each food item. For example...

One small McDonalds French Fries
EXERCISE REQUIRED
To burn the calories in this food you could do any of the following:
68 mins of walking
28 mins of jogging
20 mins of swimming
38 mins of cycling

Scary huh??

Check it out: http://www.calorieking.com/foods/

 

[cdnmickeylover]

I'm in. Would like to lose about 70 lbs. Have to admit it's hard though. I was down 25 lbs at one point a couple of years ago but then had to change medications and I was up the 25 lbs in about 3 weeks which totally depressed me and then I gain another 20 lbs on top of that. I'm diabetic though (type 2) and so do need to lose the weight (again). I totally understand the hard to change your lifestyle thing though and having a doctor yell at you for it. My diabetic specialist has the bedside manner of a worm -- "you're going to die before you're 65" (I'm 42) and "I'm surprised you haven't ended up in the hospital" aren't exactly inspiring (or at least not to me).

I did decide though in January to take the entire thing seriously (again) and I met with a dietician who is absolutely wonderful -- she's been overweight and understands totally that blaming the person who is overweight is just pointless. As part of my job I have to 'lunch' and 'dinner' -- fun for others but for me a nighmare and she's helped me make the right choices and be able to feel comfortable doing it. A lot of the dinners I have to attend are preplated affairs so it's hard to not eat it esp. if you're starving!

I've had to start taking insulin in the last month which has been ok and according to the dietician and the nurse I'm now meeting with monthly is not to be considered a failure on my part. Positive reinforcement is so nice for a change.

Hopefully this will help me keep on track.

 

[daneenm]

For those of you who are not part of any diet program, there is a really good website called Calorie King that has an extensive database of foods and their corresponding nutritional values.

This is my favorite site to manage carbs for DS who has T1 Diabetes. It almost always has what I am looking for. I like to look things up when I am out and about too, if I am unfamiliar with the food. Pull out my trusty iPhone and have what I need in no time!

--Daneen

 

[daneenm]

Daneen,

Since we both subcum to peer pressure. Will you be my BFFF? (Best Fat Friend Forever?) Soon to be my SSFF (Super Slim Friend Forever).

Well, I'm not sure I will even be "super slim" but I will surely be lighter!

Absolutely. Sadly, I do know that I hold myself more accountable when someone else is checking in with me. This is why I pay to got to a gym with group personal training. If I don't show up for a couple of times in a row, my trainer will call me or drop me an e-mail to check in. I can't face that so it forces me to show up. Sad but true...

--Daneen

 

[Madi100]

Well, I'm not sure I will even be "super slim" but I will surely be lighter!

Absolutely. Sadly, I do know that I hold myself more accountable when someone else is checking in with me. This is why I pay to got to a gym with group personal training. If I don't show up for a couple of times in a row, my trainer will call me or drop me an e-mail to check in. I can't face that so it forces me to show up. Sad but true...

--Daneen

The only time I have been successful at losing weight was when a friend and I had 12 weeks to do this program. She even flaked at the end and quit, but I was determined to finish it through and show her. However, the next time she wanted to try, I couldn't do it, because I knew she would be no support.

 

[Pinky166]

Ok, (kicking and screaming) I'm in.

I had been at WW over a year ago. I was a star, I tell ya, a STAR! I lost 70 lbs, lots of accolades, felt great...still had 30 to go to goal, but I was motivated!

Then, the plateau.....didn't lose for 2 months. Then I started gaining. My metabolism had just caught up to me. I still did everything right, exercised regularly, ate right, but it kept coming on. So I gave up.

Here I am, 35 lbs of the 70 back on, still eating MOSTLY right, but certainly not trying any more to lose. I've been down this road before. If I keep on the way I am, I will certainly end up heavier than when I started.

So, although I joined WW again a couple of months ago, I have yet to attend a meeting (what do you mean, the card doesn't work on it's own????). I'm back at my (very physical) job, so that should help some, once it gets busy. But I must do the meetings. That's hard. Facing week after week of no results left a bad taste in my mouth, and it will be hard to return.

But it will be harder to face all of you on the cruise without at least trying, especially if you have spent all this time and effort to commit to it. I'm here to support you, in any case, and I promise not to whine if I have difficult weeks (as we are all likely to do, and I don't mind if you whine...I just promise not to).

So, I'm in.

I know how you feel I have lost weight 3 times in the past and put all and more back on. So I know exactly how you feel about facing it and going back to group meetings.

I have started again and so far lost 25lbs, but I feel this is because I have been going to group again, if I don't go to group then I don't lose...it really is worth trying to take just an hour or so out of your busy week just to keep you on track.

You promise not to whine if you are struggling.....nope we aren't going to accept that! The whole point of a group like this (I am part of the DIS dieters on the UK thread) is to get support from your DIS friends, so when you've had a bad week and ate the entire contents of the nearest vending machine at work we are all there to give you a and whatever support or advice you need.

WOW. I didn't expect such a response. I think a weekly weigh in would be great. We could all pick our own day (my WW meetings will be on Saturdays) and just pick a day here and post our weight loss for the week.

I have never lost weight the way I did with WW, so I hope I can get back in the groove.

Kim

It's a great idea Kim.

Hi well if everyone is happy at me running a weekly thread I will be honoured.

The name WOnDeRs - Weight Off for Disney podcasteRs has been suggested and a few thought that was great name so we could go with that.

I will keep record of weekly weight loss and anything else you want - miles walked /hours in the gym

I thought a weekly thread would be good as it is easier to keep track of posts that way

I will start the new thread on a Monday morning but it up to you when you weigh in each week.

Most importantly this will be about support,inspiration an when it doesn't go so well.

If thats ok with you guys I will post the new WONDER thread in a hour or so

You have my vote Jackie.

WOnDeRs is great for me.

If you are on holiday or just need a week off at any point then I am willing to step in for you in your absence. Just let me know.

 

[clombardi]

I have to tell you, that I'm really proud of you. Quitting cigarettes is THE HARDEST thing ever. I've watched many people I know struggle with it for years. I've heard great things about Chantix too. A friend of mine is using it and said it works like a dream. Three cheers for you!!

You saying that you were proud of me almost made me cry! I just think that was so sweet!

 

[disneyholic family]

Thanks for the support. I KNOW what I need to do. I know that eating right and working out are what I need. I went to the Y this morning and I'm determined to stick with it. I even lifted weights, which I haven't done forever. I've decided to kick the pop habit. I actually enjoy water, but I really enjoy pop, too. I just choose the pop over water.

Last year at our school I started a wellness "club". It's called the Mileage Club. Our kids run/walk at recess time and earn feet. Since we started 1 1/2 years ago, our school has walked over 7000 miles. It's great. The kids love it. They are learning that exercise is important. And, I'm the leader. I couldn't do two laps without being winded, and I'm the leader. It's like a prostitute trying to teach abstinence. I'm made this into a really good thing, and I need to practice what I preach.

that's great that you started that program at the kids school - when you start when you're young, it becomes an very ingrained habit - a good habit..

as for pop - i live on diet coke...not the best for me, but i do have to drink something, and i just don't like water enough to drink as much of it as i need (i live in a hot climate, so if i don't drink i'll end up dehydrated)...

 

[miss missy]

WOW. I didn't expect such a response. I think a weekly weigh in would be great. We could all pick our own day (my WW meetings will be on Saturdays) and just pick a day here and post our weight loss for the week.

I have never lost weight the way I did with WW, so I hope I can get back in the groove.

Kim

Kim.... This was your idea, so I think its only fair to have you run the thread, unless your OK with someone else doing it. I forget who posted they are volunteering to run it, so check on that.



Everyone,

If you look a tthe WISH board, you will see they have done these alot, there are many ways to handle it, so check around. Some people dont want to post actual weight, but are OK with posting same, loss or gain amounts. Exercise is a big one, having to add up all the minutes excercised in a week and setting a goal. "I will excercise 1000 mins this month" sort of thing. Then they post each 30 mins today, 20 mins the next 1000/50 and so on.

For weight, you can all add your losses together on a running post, so I lost 5, you lost 2 you post a 7, next loses 2 post a 10 and so on. In the end you have a total for everyone

Hmmm Oh Pete... a contest??? Can there be a prize at the end on this for motivation? Not sure how that could work, would have to brainstorm something fair since no one can "prove" their start weight... unless you want to send Bawb around the world weighing people in But there has to be something out there that can be done for the top winner. Hmmmm

Sounds like fun for all. I can cheer you all on I have done it so I know how much of a challenge it can be. But I tell ya, there is no feeling like being where you are feeling fit and in shape!

I swear what keeps me motivated... is my trips to WDW! The first I was pretty heavy and miserable with clothes and such. Now I go 2 times a year. Seems I spend time working out and walking and getting ready for the next trip, each one I weighed less and less I just love the feeling walking around Disney while being in shape.

I think you all will do great at this! GO ALL OF YOU!!!

 

[miss missy]

here are some more names we came up with over here:

The Dis Podcasters Unpudged (our fav)
The Dis Unpudged Team
The Dis Unrounded and Lean
The Dis Podcasters Unbulked
The Dis Unbulked!

 

[kgibbler20]

Well I can't go on the cruise but I am crusing at the end of October. I really really wish I could get on the cruise but I rent tuxedos and May is Prom Season.

I really really want in on this too and that I can do. I have been in WW for 2 years and 4 months now. I lost 48 pounds when I started putting it back on. I have never quit going to meetings but I guess I need more than them holding me accountable. I am currently 16.6 pounds down from my original starting weight. I have the 2 week vacation in October and out Holiday party in November. I am working really hard with my staff to win a couple big awards this year at the Holiday party and I have a gorgeous dress to wear. The only hitch, I have to lose at least 30-40 pounds to wear it. I really really want tot wear that dress and I'm bound and determined to get it on.

So my big question... are we going to be held accountable somehow for weighing in? I go to WW every Tuesday and every Tuesday I should weigh in here, but what if I miss? Can someone get on my case? What are we going to do? I do think though that if Pete got a shirt and pin out there for us to win I would really wanna lose the weight. LOL

So good luck to you all. I'll hold your hand if you'll hold mine.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

here are some more names we came up with over here:

The Dis Podcasters Unpudged (our fav)
The Dis Unpudged Team
The Dis Unrounded and Lean
The Dis Podcasters Unbulked
The Dis Unbulked!

I like that first one. I know what you mean about the exercise. How we did ours on the mommy board I belong to is 1 point per pound lost and 1 point per 30min exercise and 1 point for no junk food in a week and 1 point for 48oz of water per day. Then we added up all the points and whoever had the most points won. We had to keep track of our own points and go on a merit system so no fibbing. Just a thought to add to yours.
Great job on your weight loss!!!!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hey Kim and crew!

I am totally IN! I have been WISHing for a few months now and just love it! The support I get from the WISH boards is incredible (thanks, Pete for these boards!)

I went from no regular exercise regimen to running 5 days/week ...3-5 miles per run. It has been helping with weight loss, but I have hit a plateau and I cannot seem to get off of it. I have about 15 pounds left to go. And it will NOT be coming on the cruise with me! I have just started to add weight training into the mix, so we'll see what that will do!

My mantra...nothing tastes as good as thin feels!

 

[astrodrummergirl]

Right, I may not be going on the podcast cruise. But I have some (quite a bit) of weight I want to lose by my trip in September (hopefully with a cruise at the end). Me and my mum are going to start going to Aquarobics at the local pool, and I'm going to try and dig out the exercise bike from the shed. Food wise, I don't know, probably trying to drink more diet drinks, or fruit juice/squash and attempt to stop eating so many Oreo cookies although, they seem to be a novelty at the moment, since they've only just been re-released in the UK.

 

[CdnDisneyLuvr]

I am not going on the podcast cruise, unless I can find a way to get lots of money, but I need to start eating healthier. It's sad, but I broke down last week and went to the store twice.

 

[O2BNWDW]

I am very nervous about committing and then failing, but I need to lose about 50 lbs....

 

[cybertheo]

Not going on the cruise but like most people I have some weight to lose about 25 to 30 pounds.
TO the OP and other interested: There is a site dedicated to weight loss competitions called weightlosswars.com. Some friends and I used it for a competition and it is super easy and a great way to keep track of minutes exercised and pounds lossed per week. You may already have this planned but I thought I'd toss it out there as a usefull tool.