Introduction

[got2travel]

Hi there everyone. I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Monica. I am a hugh Disney fan, and have been visiting the DIS boards for a few months now. I am a DL AP holder and have just returned from a Dec WDW visit.

On Jan 1, 2002 I made the decision to change my life. I signed up for eDiets and jumped right in. I absolutely loved it. I coulnd't do WW because left to my own choices, I never did well. I needed the type of program that told me what to eat and how to make it.

It took almost 2 years, but I lost 90lbs. Not quite to my goal, but not a bad result either. I maintained for almost a year, not losing any more, but not gaining either. But with some stressful situations this summer, I began to slowly gain some of the weight I'd lost, about 15 lbs. Not a lot, but enough so my clothes don't fit anymore.

I've decided to get serious again, follow the food plan on eDiets, and get moving. The last time around, the support I got from the boards on eDiets was invaluable. But now I can get support from fellow Disney lovers. This will be just great.

Monica

PS - I'm going to shed at least 50lbs this year.

 

[sm4987]

Welcome. I have used ediets before for another dieting program. THe site is great. I wish you the best of luck on your journey

 

[Baileymouse]

Welcome to the board, Monica! 90 lbs. is awesome - wtg! Just jump right in, everyone here is truly great.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Monica,
Welcome
Congrats on losing 90 lbs. That is incredible. I know how frustrating and scary it is to gain some back, but it sounds like you are motivated and focused and will get the 15 plus more off this year.

What is the eDiets plan? I do WW and love it. The nice thing about WISH is no matter which plan you follow you get friendship and support here!

Good Luck
Sundie

 

[MelanieC]

Hi Monica!

90lbs!~ That is so awesome! Welcome to WISH! Everyone here is so wonderful and the support is the best around. I too gained about 20lbs and I'm beginning to loose them again. It's so frustrating to get to goal and gain it. The good thing is that we stopped before we gained too much.

Glad you are joining us!

 

[got2travel]

Thanks for the welcomes.

Sundie - eDiets is an online diet support. You check in weekly and they give you a weekly menu plan which is fully customizable. You can switch meals that you don't like or choose all chicken if chicken's on sale that week. What I really like is that instead of other plans that say eat 2 proteins, 2 starches, 1 fat, etc for each meal, eDiets gives you specific recipes. Each recipe makes 1 meal, so you eat everything you make and you are not guessing about portions or trying to figure out how to cook that chicken breast tonight.

They have menu options for Atkins, Zone, Jenny Craig alternative, Diabetes, Heart Smart, Vegetarian, all kinds of choices. I just stick with what they call the eDiets plan, which is low fat, low call, similar to WW. You also get a weekly shopping list based on your menus. And they have support boards, online meetings, a fitness program, tons of support.

 

[Minniespal]

Hiya Monica and welcome to Wish.

90 pounds that is a fantastic weightloss. You certainly have come to the right place. Wish is so invaluable when you you are trying to lose weight and the support and encouragement you will receive will help you to lose those 50 pounds.

 

[ohMom]

welcome Monica- thanks for sharing your story! to keep this lifestyle for almost three years now is very inspiring! i know you have just stumbled upon the tool to help you lose that nasty regain and then some to your final goal!!!