Losing weight for Mickey

[maxsmomamy]

OK, I'm jumping on board. I started WW in Jan and have slowly lost about 15 lbs. (isn't that called a "stone" in England?)
Our vacation is in November and I don't want to be mistaken for Pooh- as I am now, I could probably be a Mickey and a Pooh put together
We were engaged in WDW in '98- wouldn't it be great to be THAT size again? That's about 45 lbs. In 8 months, maybe I can do it. Why is it easier to root on everyone else and not yourself?
Good luck all !

 

[Melora]

Funny that I should come across this thread.

We went to WDW in January and it really hit me how much I wasn't enjoying myself as I struggled out of rides like Test Track and Space Mountain. Grunting and groaning and looking like all those people who I secretly made fun of in my mind because I wasn't THAT fat... (no you're right honey,..... you're fatter)

So I made a pact with myself that I would let myself go back to the world if I could lose at least 8 pounds per month by August. I started last month and lost the 8 pounds but kinda hit snag and am trying to get back on track.

I have put on 70 pounds in the last 10 years and I am so tired of being fat.

So here are my stats:

Melora
age 43 (AAAAAGGGHHHH!!!)
starting weight 246....
currently 238
I am watching my calories and doing cardio and lifting weights.
I found this site to be great for estimating how many calories I need per day: http://www.thelifestylecompany.com/wloss/dcr.asp
I am also taking this WONDERFUL fiber supplement that keeps me full, helps my stomach empty more slowly thereby stabilizing my blood sugar and it has really helped!

So let's see if this helps me get moving again.... I have 3 weeks to reach my 8 pounds for this month goal.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I just wanted to say "Have a Great Weekend Everyone" and try not to eat to much ham, or chocolate, or thoes yummy little marshmellow bunnies, or jelly beans, or kisses, or peanut butter eggs.... OMG, thank goodness I'm a Jew and I don't have to deal with Easter treats!!!!

Together We Can Do This!
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[JerseyGirl]

UGH! I have been trying to lose weight for our trip too. I didn't come across this thread until today! We have one more month before we go. I really want to lose 5-10 more pounds. I lost 14 so far (including the Christmas cookie pounds! LOL) Here's to no "Easter Bunny pounds!" Good luck everyone!

Congrats on your exercise plans! This will help with all the walking on vacation.

 

[tmatthews]

Leaving on Monday!!!! Welcome to newbies! I am coming back with a vengence (SP?) when I return!!!! Have a wonderful Easter everyone! That is one good thing about my eating habits....candy does not interest me!!! Now that loaf of white bread....there's another story!!!

 

[mamaLori05]

Holy moly- that's like NO Calories!
I was the same way and then realized that not eating was keeping the weight on. Funny how that works, hunh?

Thank-you soo much. I was starting to think that I was the only one who was doing it wrong. Nice to hear that someone else out there did the same thing as me.

 

[Aliceacc]

Leaving on Monday!!!! Welcome to newbies! I am coming back with a vengence (SP?) when I return!!!! Have a wonderful Easter everyone! That is one good thing about my eating habits....candy does not interest me!!! Now that loaf of white bread....there's another story!!!

We are kindred spirits!!!

Have a wonderful vacation!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Leaving on Monday!!!! Welcome to newbies! I am coming back with a vengence (SP?) when I return!!!! Have a wonderful Easter everyone! That is one good thing about my eating habits....candy does not interest me!!! Now that loaf of white bread....there's another story!!!

Hope you have a great time on your trip! Don't wory about your diet while your there, you will be doing a lot of walking. My only advise is to stay away from that Goofy's Candy Store place.... but if you do go, BRING ME HOME SOMETHING!!!

Together We Can Do This!
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[Mickey'sMainMami]

Hope you don't mind if I join too! I have been trying to lose weight for 2 years now. I just don't have the willpower anymore. Seriously, I can't say no!! I hate the way I look, and I just want to be happy, I am not happy with myself at all! I am starting today. Yesterday I spent a good part of the day downloading songs onto my ipod so I have something to listen to while working out on the treadmill. It's just getting the energy to do it. I have no choice, I want to look better by this summer and by the next time we go back to disney. We haven't made definate plans yet, but we are thinking about going in December. We are supposed to be going to Puerto Rico in May or June, and I would love to be 30 pounds thinner by then.

Me-30 years old
start weight 258
goal weight 175
mini goal-30 pounds by June
exercise-30 minutes on the treadmill everyday, weights, stomach crunches, salsa dancing
Hope to do some active activities during the summer like hiking, kayaking, swimming

Good luck to all.

 

[tmatthews]

6 hours 29 minutes and counting!!! Have a great week everyone and know that I will be doing my best while at Disney! I am hoping to at least stay the same!!!!
Terry

 

[maxsmomamy]

Thank-you soo much. I was starting to think that I was the only one who was doing it wrong. Nice to hear that someone else out there did the same thing as me.

I bet there are lots of closet "no eaters" out there It's an easy thing to get into the habit of doing (or is that not doing)? I'm so busy with kids and "stuff" that I'm falling into the bad habits again.... if only my motivation would stay level throughout the day I'd be ok. I'm trying a little thing that I say to myself when I'm feeling weak- "I will win this time" one word for each finger on the hand that's holding the cookie! so far it helps some.... 8 months, 40 lbs- that's 5lbs a month. How many times will I say that saying to myself?

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I don't know what to do, I've been a very very bad girl! I had The Windmill (a fast food place) two days in a row, and have gained something like 4-5 pounds since Saturday I can't believe I let this happen - and now I don't know if I will make my goal weight loss by the time we get to Baltimore. I'm so dissapointed in myself I mean, not only did I not lose weight so far this week, but I've gained a ton!!! Today I'll be back on the treadmill twice for 40 minutes each time, no excuses!!! Everyone in the house is finally well again, and I can't put this off any further!

Together We Can Do This!
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[Aliceacc]

I've been bad too-- pretty much the week from St. Patrick's Day till Easter was a total write off. (I make the world's BEST Irish soda bread!!!!)

But on Easter, my mom asked me if I had lost weight That got me right back on track!!

Sharp, you did NOT gain "a ton"!!!!! You cheated and now have to get back on track. Come on, read some of the encouragement you've given to other people here--- don't those same principles apply to you as well?? And look at the stress you've had-- two sick kids. You're allowed to be human and react to that, OK???

Let me remind you again: these deadlines are artificial!!! It's not about being thin for Baltimore or Disney; it's about a lifestyle change. We're all going to slip up-- that's OK. Take a look at where you started off and where you are today-- your weight is down and you've gotten in some time on the treadmill. So you're in better shape than you used to be, right?

Just get back on track today. You've heard the AA mantra: "One day at a time!"

 

[DisFam95]

Oh I need to get back on here maybe for some extra accountability! We leave for WDW in 45 days/6wks and I need to loose about 10more piunds to my goal.

I lost 30 pounds last year and no longer have to shop plus size so it's been really hard for motivation. Truelly..I'm satisfied..if I had to be this size forever I would be content. I'm still above the recommended weight and BMI so I do still have plenty of fat on my body. I'm a size 12 and 170pounds.

I've had to have some minor 'surgeries' over the last month and still have a few more to deal with and I can't really exercise so that's really gotten me down. 1 more week to go then I can get back on the treadmill. I just started jogging some instead of walking so I was devastated when he said I could not do that until i'm healed Oh well

Like the PP said it's not about deadlines. I just really want good pictures that I love from this trip instead of all my previous fat pictures We looked at our old trip albums and wow I have lost a bunch of weight..so woohoo.

But I'm stuck now! I had to re-buy the Easter candy TWICE!! Peanut butter and chocolate...oh hold me back!! well good luck to us all!

 

[MouseFan71]

I lost the pound I gained last week and didn't gain any more so I'm counting that as a successful week, especially with Easter in the equation. This year I only bought Easter candy that I hate - like peeps and jellybeans, of course each kid had a chocolate bunny also. I've come to realize that I have great willpower until 7pm and then I'm like a possessed crazy woman trying to shove as much food in my face as I can before I feel like I've been shot in the backside with a tranquilizer gun.
Last night I put the kids to bed and went into my room, watched TV and played on the computer for a while until going to bed - I didn't think about food once!!! I just have to limit my time on the couch gazing at my fridge in the evening. I think it's been for a tough week for a lot of us, but it's a jouney not a race, back to good behaviors today and hopefully the scale will reflect our hard work!!!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I've been bad too-- pretty much the week from St. Patrick's Day till Easter was a total write off. (I make the world's BEST Irish soda bread!!!!)

But on Easter, my mom asked me if I had lost weight That got me right back on track!!

Sharp, you did NOT gain "a ton"!!!!! You cheated and now have to get back on track. Come on, read some of the encouragement you've given to other people here--- don't those same principles apply to you as well?? And look at the stress you've had-- two sick kids. You're allowed to be human and react to that, OK???

Let me remind you again: these deadlines are artificial!!! It's not about being thin for Baltimore or Disney; it's about a lifestyle change. We're all going to slip up-- that's OK. Take a look at where you started off and where you are today-- your weight is down and you've gotten in some time on the treadmill. So you're in better shape than you used to be, right?

Just get back on track today. You've heard the AA mantra: "One day at a time!"

Thanks so much for saying all that, I really need a kick in the butt! I just got off my 40 minute walk/jog treadmill time, and I'm planning on doing at least once more today, if not twice. My kids are finally well, though DD3 keeps complaining that her belly hurts 24/7, but I think its just for attention, because right after she says it, shes always running and jumping.
As far as the deadline, for myself, I really do have one for my Baltimore trip because of something I want to get while I'm there - a tattoo. I know, its not the thing a mother of two she be thinking about, but I really want this. Here is a link to it - let me know what you think:
http://aenimus.deviantart.com/art/Pandatat-Wallpaper-47009377

I want to get it on my lower back (I know, its a tramp stamp, but I just don't know where else to put it!) along with some cherry blossoms, and the Chinese symbols for strenght. After all that I've gone through with my parents (its a long story) and this weight loss battle, its something that means a lot to me. So anyway, I want to get as much weight off me as I can for the tattoo - so I won't look to bad when getting it, and so I can show it off too! No more going off track for me!!!

Together We Can Do This!
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[Aliceacc]

- let me know what you think:

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OH, I am SOOOOO NOT a tattoo person!!! That's no reflection on anything, but just the thought of those needles.... no thanks! You're far braver than I am; I can't even look when the kids get a vaccination. I didn't have the courage to donate blood until after I'd had kids (figuring that if I could survive that, surely I could give blood. But even with that, I can't look!) If it were me, I would be buying a nice piece of jewelry, but different strokes for different folks.

OK, back to the topic: You say you've gained 4-5 pounds. For starters, I'm betting it's less than that, but let's assume you're right.

Do you really think that those 5 pounds are going to make a big difference in your appearance? If your scale battery died, would you be able to look in the mirror and find those 5 pounds? Of course not!!!

So get back on track, grab a bottle of water, and don't let this get to you. Plan on the tattoo and don't let the numbers on the scale make you crazy!

 

[Aliceacc]

Has anyone else noticed this?

I'm on vacation this week so I'm wearing jeans. (I'm a HS teacher-- suits and skirts are my work wardrobe.)

Today I put on a pair of "real shoes" (translation: no rubber soles, a bit of a heel) with my jeans and I feel 10 pounds thinner!

I think it has something to do with looking taller and thinner, I don't know. But you KNOW I'll be wearing this particular combo a whole lot more often. Sleight of hand or not, it's great inspiration!!!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I think wearing heals just makes you feel sexy. Makes you walk with a little bit more hip swing and just makes you feel better about yourself... that is untill you feet start hurting so bad that you can't take another step!

Together We Can Do This!
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[SharpMomOfTwo]

Oooh - its the 1000th post - I got the 1000th post!!