Losing weight for Mickey

[DharmaLou]

Hi! Checking in for the first time - so glad to see there is something like this on the DIS!

Name: Katie
Age: 39 (40 in April - ugh)
Starting weight (on 1/22/13): 258
Current weight: 258
Disney Trip Goal (November 2014): 155
Final Goal: 155

I had my thyroid removed on 1/22/13. I have gained 100 lbs in the past 2 years and had Hashimoto's thyroid.

My plan is to decrease carb intake/increase protein as I am borderline diabetic and increase activity, especially walking. I belong to a gym, but with the fatigue from long work days and thyroid issues, I rarely made it. My goal is once I come out of the surgery related fatigue and am released to exercise to start at least twice a week. I have followed Weight Watchers before and may incorporate that as well.

Just checking in - it's been 5 months. I actually went up to 264 before I started losing. I now weigh 229, so I've lost 35 lbs. I've been doing Medifast since May 6th and have lost 31 lbs on that program. I'm training for the Tink half marathon at Disneyland in January, too. I'm moving a lot more and eating a lot less.

 

[Disneylifeforme]

Http://aceawayyourweight.lovemyace.com

 

[MonsterWDWmom]

HI everyone, I am new here and have been on a weight loss journey for some time now. I started at 166 (I am 5' 3.5") then in Feb of 2012 got down to 144! However right after that I went to Disney and gained about 7 lbs back. Right now I am 146 but by doctor wants me to get into the 130's or 120's to make sure that some of my health issues are not related to weight. Right now my Cholesterol is elevated and I do have a family maternal history of high cholesterol so I need to know if it is because of weight or heredity. I am hoping being on here will help keep me motivated.

I am going to Disney in Dec and want to be in the 130's by then right now my goal is 135 but any less would be awesome! Hopefully as my weight goes down my health concerns will get better.

 

[barbmouse]

joining the thread

 

[forrestfamilyoffive]

This is a fallacy for two reasons.

The first is that a pound of muscle weighs exactly the same as a pound of fat. Yes, the muscle is more dense so it takes up less space, but a pound is a pound is a pound.

The second is that, barring some physical abnormality, you can not gain one pound of muscle in two weeks (for the average person, it's about five pounds per year). Even body builders who are eating perfectly and doing exactly the right exercises to gain muscle can't usually do that. What usually happens and, where the confusion comes from, is that working out like you would doing P90X wreaks havoc on your muscles. It damages them and, in an effort to repair them, your body floods them with water. The extra weight is water weight, not muscle. In fact, to gain muscle weight, you usually need to be in a caloric *surplus* rather than a deficit, which is what most people do when they are trying to lose weight/fat.

Whoops guess I had a little confusion on that muscle weighed more than fat. I am clearly not a personal trainer so I had always just remembered being told that. All i know is that p90x has been has been working great for me. Everyone's body is different though. I just hope she keeps with the program and sees the results she hopes to get.

 

[amcn928]

Just checking in - it's been 5 months. I actually went up to 264 before I started losing. I now weigh 229, so I've lost 35 lbs. I've been doing Medifast since May 6th and have lost 31 lbs on that program. I'm training for the Tink half marathon at Disneyland in January, too. I'm moving a lot more and eating a lot less.

Just curious, did your huashi too make you gain 100lbs? My dr said I have that as well but haven't been doing anything for it. Thanks!

 

[amcn928]

Just curious, did your huashi too make you gain 100lbs? My dr said I have that as well but haven't been doing anything for it. Thanks!

Oops I meant did your hashimoto make you gain 100lbs

 

[PizzaFryGirl]

Ok, so I wanted to lose before Mickey trip but this last yr has been horrible life events sooo here is my question/fear...are there any rides at Disney that size 22 people can't fit on? I was mortified a few years ago at a local amusement park when I couldn't fit on the ride

 

[knkmom]

I'd love to join in on this thread! I've been doing Medifast since April and am down 40 lbs. Hoping to be at my goal weight by the end of the year.

 

[fabulousfive]

Today is my day to start moving and get serious about losing weight before our December trip to WDW. I am totally motivated by this trip because I want to look & feel good while there. Here's my stats:

Age: 37
Weight: 150
Goal: 130
Time: 5 months (4 lbs a month. That's 1 lb a week !!)
How: start going to gym to do elliptical machine & lift weights. Am also considering starting to take Juice+ to get me back on track with craving healthier foods.
Who: I am a SAHM who has a photography business on the side. I am a vegetarian who is very into organics (foods, beauty, & cleaning products).

 

[fabulousfive]

I guess I shouldn't really go by weight as its more that I want to fit into those old jeans of mine!

 

[Nanabug02]

Ok, so I wanted to lose before Mickey trip but this last yr has been horrible life events sooo here is my question/fear...are there any rides at Disney that size 22 people can't fit on? I was mortified a few years ago at a local amusement park when I couldn't fit on the ride

 

[tsme]

I've loss 5lbs. I know it's not alot but it's a good start for me. However, I doubt I'll lose any this week. My DS was in an accident Sunday night. He's okay, but has a concussion & broke his wrist in a couple of places. He'll have surgery next week. So I've been dealing with that & not counting calories or to be honest caring what I've been eating. Not much time to fix healthy stuff, so it's been whatever is quickest. I'm hoping his surgery goes well.

 

[tcat160]

I've loss 5lbs. I know it's not alot but it's a good start for me. However, I doubt I'll lose any this week. My DS was in an accident Sunday night. He's okay, but has a concussion & broke his wrist in a couple of places. He'll have surgery next week. So I've been dealing with that & not counting calories or to be honest caring what I've been eating. Not much time to fix healthy stuff, so it's been whatever is quickest. I'm hoping his surgery goes well.

Congrats on the lb loss. And i hope your lil guy gets better soon. I know how it is when stressing about your little ones consumes you. I pray that his surgery goes off without a hitch and he has a fast recovery.

 

[rjgtwilliams07]

So sorry to hear about your son! Hope his surgery goes well and well wishes for a quick recovery!

 

[married2mm]

I have lost about 28 pounds. Cannot currently exercise due to surgery so really looking forward to getting better and hitting the 30!

Hi,
Well done on your weight loss (and everyone else too!!)

I was wondering if you would kindly share how you've lost your lbs,as I can't exercise either.
I used to be able to lose weight,if eating less calories,combined with exercise.
But reduced calorie eating alone,does not work for me.

I have various health issues,including digestive problems and an interactive thyroid.

Been trying to lose weight since just after Christmas,and now it's only 35 days til we see mickey

 

[DharmaLou]

Just curious, did your huashi too make you gain 100lbs? My dr said I have that as well but haven't been doing anything for it. Thanks!

It played a role in it, but poor diet and lack of exercise did as well. The hashimoto's just slowed down my metabolism and made it harder to keep the weight off.

 

[DharmaLou]

I'd love to join in on this thread! I've been doing Medifast since April and am down 40 lbs. Hoping to be at my goal weight by the end of the year.

Hi! I've been doing Medifast for 2 months as of Saturday and am down 32 lbs so far on the program It's working well! Good luck to you!

 

[knkmom]

Hi! I've been doing Medifast for 2 months as of Saturday and am down 32 lbs so far on the program It's working well! Good luck to you!

That's fantastic!!! Good Luck to you too!

 

[tsme]

Thank you for the well wishes. We go back today to schedule his surgery.