Laurie's WISH Journal...in need of weight loss pixie dust

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I am ready to take the DIS challenge. First, let me introduce myself. I will be 48 in a few weeks, stand 5'4", weigh 150 lbs. and am a Lifetime WW member. My DH and I will be taking our first DCL cruise in January and it is my desire to lose 20 lbs. and be toned by that time. Weight has ALWAYS been an issue for me and have weighed anywhere from 121 to 168 lbs. I usually need an incentive in order to lose weight and exercise. Last year it was my DS's wedding. I got down to 129 lbs. and was the most toned I had ever been. Then for some reason, I let myself go. Why oh why did I do that??? I worked so hard. Now, it is a struggle even to lose 1 lb.!!! I very much want to be at 130 lbs. for the cruise...we are talking swimsuit here.

I am now back to WW and have hit the exercising again. I truly believe that between the determination, WW, drinking TONS of water and my exercising, I WILL DO IT!!! The DISH Wish board just may be the missing piece of this weight loss puzzle.

I had a great day today. Ate well and even saved points for my bloody mary's. I walked/jogged at the track 2 miles and came home and did 30 minutes of strengthening and toning. Hubby and I rode our bikes around town.

I am thinking that since I handed over my scales to DH to hide, that this may break this HUGE PLATEAU that I have had for a long time. At least mentally I feel better cuz I am not walking around pissed off at the world. I believe I will not ask for the scales for another week. Time will tell.

 

[Cruise04]

Welcome - this IS the place to be when you want to get in shape, get healthy, and need to lose some pounds. Congrats on getting ready for your first DCL cruise - trust me on this - YOU WILL BECOME CRUISE ADDICTED!!!!! It is a lot of fun. Are you doing the eastern or western?

Good luck on your goals and kicking some weight in the butt!!!!!

Keep on
Chris

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Chris, thanks so much for the welcome! The DIS boards are a one-stop shop for sure!


DH and I are going on the January 21, 2006 eastern cruise. I can hardly wait! I just want to look good and feel good. Only problem this time is I am finding extremely difficult to even lose one pound. It has never been this bad. Wish me luck!

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I think the best thing I have done in a while is to hand over the scales to DH. Its amazing what a difference in my attitude it has made. I am not walking around in a foul mood because of what the scales said that morning. Now I have a great attitude and that leads to being a good girl during the course of the day. I feel a difference in my jeans, so that must mean that the exercise is paying off. It also seems easier not to grab this that and the other at work also. I sit at my computer and work away. If my mouth wants to be busy, I grab the plethora of gum I have in my desk. So its noon, I am eating my yummy salad totally satisfied for the time being. My goal is to make it the rest of the work day being good. I will head to the track when I get home. I actually am looking forward to it. Pat myself on the back.

 

[eeyore25]

Hi laurie,

Welcome to WISH. This is a great place for support. Don't get too discouraged on the losing the weight. It will come off...it did before. Just remember that tomorrow is a new day!

Have a great day!

 

[karynnix]

HOORAY FOR IOWA!! Finally, I know someone in the same state as me!! We have only been here a month, but we love it already. It's a lot different than SC, but we love it anyway!! The weather is awesome and we can't wait for SNOW!!

I am doing WW also, but not attending the meetings. I track all of my points by using my points calculater and the books that I have. There is also a website that gives you points values for TONS of restaurants. If you haven't visited Dottie's site, let me know and I'll give you the link. I wish you lots and lots of success!!

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Oh just wait, Karyn, you will get plenty of snow. I have lived is Iowa all my life and I am a proud Iowan through and through. If there is anything you need to know about the state, just let me know.

 

[lovinaz]

Hi Laurie, welcome to WISH! I have found that reading other people's journals are so helpful and keep me motivated to stay on track even when I want to eat every scrap of food in the pantry (then go to Baskin Robbins on top of that!!)

Sounds like you are off to a good start with the WW and exercising. I wish I could get rid of my scale, but I am taking baby steps and trying to eventually wean myself off it...

We are also going on a Disney cruise next year! We are going on the Western. I actually wanted to go on the Eastern, but I was limited to my kids' Spring Break schedule.

With all the awesome support here, you will meet your goal and look great on your cruise!

AmyT

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi!! Good morning! Welcome to WISH! Congrats on the cruise!!! Aren't you excited?

These wonderful people have told you everything already...I'll add "drink your water", please!

And now a cheer to cap of your journal!

L-a-u
R-i-e
Baby steps lead to a
Vic-tor-y
Eating right!
Exercise!
Success will come before your eyes!
Read other's journals, drink h20
Best of luck!
Ready, set, GO!

Have a great day!

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Thank you EVERYONE for your welcomes...I truly appreciate it! I am feeling pretty darned good today. I still have not stepped on the scales, but I think I will Saturday morning. I will need that incentive to get me through a day at the Iowa State Fair. I have eaten pretty well and even had just one bloody mary last night. I bought a belt thingy to put my CD player in while jogging/walking and I need little things like that to keep me inspired. My jeans are fitting a little looser so that is a good sign. I just don't want to be disappointed again though on the scale. It has never been this hard to lose and I am somewhat panicked. Aging sucks.


breakfast: Special K (vanilla and almonds) and skim milk
snack: a YUMMY Missouri peach
lunch: lettuce, fresh spinach, carrots and yes, Fiberone cereal sprinkled on top with FF dressing

and....

96 oz. water!!!! where is that bathroom!

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I am feeling really well. I will say it again...ever since I handed my scales over toDH, my whole attitude has changed for the better. I went to the track and wogged 1.5 miles and then came home and did my toning stuff. I think I am going to do okay and ate well today with no cheats. Pat myself on the back.

 

[karynnix]

I had thought about going to the fair on Saturday, also, but I think I've decided to stick around here. There is so much that I haven't seen yet in Creston! Never would have thought about putting FiberOne on a salad...that's a new one!! Have a great time on Saturday!!

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Karyn, you should try the Fiberone. It really adds...believe me!

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I am doing great today and I feel great. I still have no clue what I weigh, but I am starting to think...do I really need to know that to feel good??? Maybe not?

So far:

B - Special K w/ berries...yummy! 1% milk
S - cantaloupe
L - lettuce, spinach, carrot and Fiberone cereal on top w/ FF dressing

and TONS of water. That has become a sport...see how much water I can consume w/o being ridiculous.

 

[keenercam]

Hey, Laurie! Welcome to WISH! Your attitude is wonderful and you are already doing so great with food and exercise. Enjoy the journey -- it is so much more important than the goal.

Good luck!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi....I just wanted to pop in and say hi

Hope you are having a great, healthy day!

Keep up the good work!

 

[Cruise04]

LOL - my sport has been how much water I can drink before having to go to the bathroom!!!!!! ROFL

You are doing great and I'm sure when you step on the scale next you are going to be pleasantly surprised. You are really doing great - BRAVO!!!!!!

Keep up the good work!
Keep on
Chris

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

ARGH!!!!! I couldn't stand it any longer and I just KNEW I lost some weight, so I asked my DH for my scales. I WAS UP ONE POUND!!! How can this happen! I have been so good and thought I was doing everything right. WRONG! I cannot lose weight. It used to be so easy. Ever since I have was placed on Lexapro, it is a real struggle and unfortunately, that is a side-effect of Lexapro...weight gain. Right now, I would rather be "sane" and take the lexapro. I guess my next step will be to give up my bloody mary's all together.

I knew it was too early to weigh and t has been a little less than a week, but my body was telling me that it has changed and I was looking forward to a weight loss. It wasn't to be and I now weigh 151...up 1 lb. I want to cry. I guess I will drink some more water instead.

 

[karynnix]

I just want to cry with you!! I know how you feel. I went to WW a while back, and I would get so discouraged when others would tell how much weight they had lost that week and I had gained. You said that you can tell a difference in how you feel and how your clothes fit, so you must be doing SOMETHING!!! We all need to get rid of our scales. Don't get down, Laurie...stick with us! We are all in this together.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Thanks so much, Karyn. Its so comforting knowing that you are not the only one. Why is it that some people can lose so easily? I have been battling my weight ever since I was 5. I'm sick of it. Good grief, I am 48 and the weight loss gets only tougher. Thank the Lord for this board. Its friends like this that will get each of us through.