Losing weight for Mickey

[GoofyBaby]

Goofybaby! Welcome.

Just wanted to send you the same message I sent Esther above. Please PM if you have any questions about WW. I would be more than happy to help if you are just starting out.

With WW I have lost 118 pounds and have maintained my below goal status for over two years. It is a wonderful program.

Where are you in North Texas? I'm in Aledo and attend meetings at the location near Ridgmar Mall.

Good luck to you!

Hi Stitchlover!

Thanks for the welcome! I am about 30 miles east of Aledo. I actually lost 60 pounds with WW 4 years ago, but life took over and I am finally doing something about this weight again. I knew WW worked for me before and I was happily surprised to find the leader I had then is the same leader I have now (Marybeth - she is wonderful)!

I am really liking the new Momentum plan. Before, I was on the Flex plan and it was good too. Eating filling foods, though, has really helped me get off to a good start.

By the way, congratulations on your 118 pound weight loss and keeping it off! You're certainly an inspiration and I really feel like I can do this!

 

[estherhead]

Oh my goodness, GoofyBaby! I know you. I just checked out your link because I knew I recognized you & I realized I totally read your trip report before my last trip & LOVED it. Your "knave" was so wonderful and so patient & easy going and I loved, loved, loved that you wore tieras the whole time. We may be kindred spirits!

I may be hitting you up for some Disneyland tips too as we are planning on going there for our first time EVER winter of 2010!

Weight loss goals, here we come!

 

[estherhead]

Name: Alexandria
Age:22 (will be going to WDW at 23)
Location: California
Type of diet: Salads, chicken (grilled), a LOT of fruit
Excersise: Walking, weightlifting (tone my arms a little), punching
Start of Diet: Febuary 22
Goal: 130
Weight at start: 190
Weight now: 185

We will be going to Disneyworld in September 2010, and I want to look ok (not supermodel thin) at the water parks, I have a long way to go and have recieved little help from anyone so I have done this alone so any encouragement, tips ANYTHING is helpful. I want to look good in that swimsuit!

Alexandria, your post made me laugh as I pondered punching as a form of exercise. I'm sure you mean on a punching bag, right? I know that gives quite a workout. If not, I'm not sure beating people up is a good long term strategy, although I'm quite sure it would be excellent exercise.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

How did I miss this thread?!?!?!

Name: Karen
Age: 36
Location: Missouri
Diet: Raw Vegan
Hurdles: eating smaller portions, exercise!
Exercise: running & homeschooling (trust me, it's exercise!)
Goal: 150 by 10-18-09
Starting date: years ago!
Starting Weight: 263 at my highest 7 years ago
Current weight: 183
Lost so far: I was around 205 at Christmas

Hi! What a great thread, I have to go back and start at the beginning! I've been overweight my entire adulthood, but I've finally found something that not only helps me lose weight but keeps me healthy too. I'm a raw vegan, I only eat raw fruits, veggies, & nuts. I also have nutritional yeast and beans occasionally. I've been eating this way for 4 1/2 years and should be rail thin, but my body really does not metabolize food correctly for some reason, so it's slow going. This is the lowest weight I have ever been as an adult!

I'm fortunate that I'm 5'10" and never look my weight, but my goal of 150 seems almost unattainable (I think that's what I weighed in 6th grade!) BUT, it IS my goal and I want all the t-shirts I've already made for the trip in October to be baggy on me!

I run for exercise, although I've been bad and only doing it about once a week lately. I homeschool my kids, so we're home all day and I have to keep myself from munching.

 

[GoofyBaby]

Oh my goodness, GoofyBaby! I know you. I just checked out your link because I knew I recognized you & I realized I totally read your trip report before my last trip & LOVED it. Your "knave" was so wonderful and so patient & easy going and I loved, loved, loved that you wore tieras the whole time. We may be kindred spirits!

I may be hitting you up for some Disneyland tips too as we are planning on going there for our first time EVER winter of 2010!

Weight loss goals, here we come!

Awwww, I'm glad you liked my report! I weighed around 180 then and hadn't started on my bachelor's degree yet. I was celebrating community college graduation, which was a BIG step for me. The trip was the most magical two weeks ever. James is still just as wonderful, though I'm a bit sad he is dating someone now and I don't get to see him as much, but we're still very close and as long as he's happy, that's what counts. As far as the tiaras go, well, what can I say? I'm a Disney Princess at heart! I'll always have my tiara or Mickey ears on when I am in a Disney park. Speaking of tiaras, Germany in Epcot has some great sparkly tiaras for sale - that's where I bought my pink & white rhinestone-encrusted Mickey tiara that you see me wearing in my trip report. . .

Feel free to ask me anything about Disney because I likely know the answer! I've spent so much time on the DISboards the past three years I've been here I've got Disney running out my ears. . .or you might say Disney characters and pixie dust run through my veins!

Okay, sorry to go ! Let's get this weight off and look good for Mickey!

 

[61292cna]

Weigh Day & I'm down 2 pounds to 241. If only it came off as easy as it went on! Just have to keep going.

 

[Avonlady1001]

Hey all! I'd like to join you in your journey!

Name: Jodi
Age: 33
Location: Long Island, NY
Diet: Weight Watchers
Hurdles: snacking & portion control
Exercise: Treadmill, Walk Away the Pounds (at least that's what I SAY I'm going to do.)
Goal: 180 by Sept 28 trip to WDW
Starting date: 3/1/09
Starting Weight: 200.2
Current weight: 194.2
Lost so far: 6

Been totally slacking the past 2 weeks! Luckily I did NOT buy the kids much Easter candy, so I don't have that tempatation. I need to food shop & put more healthy stuff in the house. We ate all the good stuff and lately I've been making the "GOOD" stuff! :-( Like Baked Macaroni & Cheese last night.

 

[sonnesolsun]

Okay, I'm signing myself up!

Name: Sunny Ray
Age: mid 30s
Location: Midwest
Diet: Low Carb
Exercise: that is my problem...random at best!!!
Goal: 145
Starting Date: 1/5/09
Starting Weight: 187
Current Weight: 160
Lost so far: 27
Target Date: May 31st

I put on a lot a weight due to some medical issues and multiple rounds (5) of steroids in about 6 months. Finally was diagnosed with asthma in January and have gotten meds straightened out and have been able to get back to exercising in moderation and watching what I eat again.

I lost enough weight that I even rewarded myself with LASIK eye surgery when I hit my 160 goal this past weekend. Now, I just need to stay on track and get the last 15lbs off, which are always the hardest!

Hope to hear about everyone's successes and report on my own!

 

[ImaDVCwannabe]

I have been reading this thread for a while now and I have just decided to join. I need all the support I can get. My DH and I are planning a trip for August of 2010 with our two beautiful daughters and I don't want to look back at my pictures and be disappointed in the way I look. So here goes nothin'

Name: Lydia
Age: 25
Location: Spokane WA
Diet: Low Carb, Low Fat
Exercise: Walking, and sit-ups
Goal: 145-150
Start Date: 04/06/09
Starting Weight: 200
Current Weight: 198
Weight Loss to Date: 2 pounds

Good luck to everyone and thank you for creating a support system like this!!!

 

[jewelmom23]

Just wondering those of you who count calories. How many do you allow your self each day? I have really been counting mine and it is just so slow. Just wondering if I was allowing myself too many.

 

[angelat]

To determine the number of calories your body needs to maintain your current weight multiply your weight by 11 for a sedentary lifestyle, by 12 if you exercise 2-3 times a week, and by 13 if you exercise 4-5 times a week. Example: 180x11= 1980 calories. If you do nothing all week this is what your daily calorie need would be.

Do remember, however, that as your body weight begins to decrease, you need to re-evaluate your caloric needs. Reducing your calorie intake by 500 calories a day (or 3500 per week) you should average a pound loss a week.

Of course, make sure you're being honest with yourself as well. check out the calorie count for that mini snickers or brownie and you'd be suprised at how much is in it! It's tough for sure, but the more aware you are of what you are consuming, the better you'll be able to count the calories.

Remember to drink lots of water too!

Good luck with your weight loss.

 

[lnh'smom]

Name: CJ
Age: 32
Location: Indiana
Diet: Weight Watchers
Hurdles: snacking, portion control, sitting at the computer instead of exercising, and too many birthdays, showers, weddings, and graduations! (Ok, too many excuses!)
Exercise: Treadmill, Exercise Bike, walking
Goal: 175 by Sept 12 trip to WDW (and fitting into my shorts by summer!)
Starting date: 4/13/09
Starting Weight: 200
Current weight: 199
Lost so far: 1

I've been "dieting" off and on since Christmas. Now I have to get serious and maybe by posting my weight each week, I will have to stick to it. I seriously cannot fit into any of my summer clothes and I refuse to buy bigger sizes! So here goes!

 

[hebbynan]

I'm in!! Here I go:

Name: Heather
Age: 33 1/2
Location: York, Pennsylvania
Type of diet: just watching what I eat
Hurdles: afternoons at work...major munchies attack! Ugh!!
Excercise: Wii Fit, walking
Start date of diet: 3/15/09
Goal: 145
Weight at start of diet: 232
Weight loss to date: 10 lbs (222)

I didn't start trying to loose weight just to go to WDW next January, but that is a help! When I went to an amusement park and couldn't fit into the swing.....yeah, that was a MAJOR wake up call! That and I can't fit into any of my clothes anymore. That's not cool!!

Way to go everyone!!!!

 

[aestapa]

You all have encouraged and inspired me so much that I am jumping in too!

Name: Ashley
Age: 35
Location: Atlanta, GA
Type of Diet: Trying NutriSystem for the convenience factor. I lost baby weight on South Beach, but want someone else to do my thinking for me right now.
Exercise: walking and Tae Bo now...the gym once school is out (I teach)
Diet Start Date: 4/16/09
Starting Weight: 155
Goal Weight: 135 by our September trip to WDW

I finally want to get rid of those lbs that have been hanging around. I am extremely busy right now..I have 2 boys (5 and 3) teach TV Production in high school, own an online nursery boutique, have just started my own line of baby items, am working on my PhD...you get the idea. Life will calm down a great deal once school is out for summer in 6 weeks. The boys will be in daycare every other week to give me time to write my dissertation...and breathe.

I love South Beach. But, right now I wanted to try something brainless...tell me what to eat, and I'll eat it. I'm so busy right now, I don't really even taste my food anyway! My box arrived yesterday, so I started today. So far, its great. I actually feel like I'm constantly eating! I figure this will get me through the first 6 weeks and by then, I'll have more time to create my own plan.

 

[timzagain]

I joined this thread a long time ago (a year ago?). Now it's time for me to start the process all over again. This is not about losing weight for Disney specifically - I need to take better care of myself. Too many risk factors in my family's medical history to ignore!

Name: Timmi
Age: 43
Location: Barbados
Type of Diet: I'm not following a specific diet; I'm simply watching what I eat, and making more sensible food choices.
Hurdles: Snacking out of boredom or stress
Exercise: Walking, running, swimming
Diet Start Date: 4/16/09
Starting Weight: 145
Goal Weight: 130 by mid August

 

[GoofyBaby]

Well, I am 3 weeks into my journey and have lost 13.2 pounds so far. . .I am loving Weight Watchers! Their new Momentum program is all about eating filling foods and learning to listen to your body and stop eating before you feel stuffed. I've been able to sleep better, I can exercise for longer without pain and just feeling overall much better!

To those of you new to this thread, ! We CAN do this and look good for Disney! We deserve it!

 

[estherhead]

Congrats Goofy Baby! I'm 2.5 weeks in this go around & also love WW. Tonight I went to a party & brought my own version of nachos (Baked Tostitoes, etc.) and cupcakes made with a cake mix & Diet Coke. No one even noticed I was eating healthy & the cupcakes were gone by the time we left. It's just such an easy program to fit into normal life.

I ran my first full mile yesterday. It's been a while since I've run and it just felt so good. So sore today, but so good.

 

[eelore]

Hi all! I'm Lori form NC and I am going to Disney World this September. I have over a hundred pounds to lose but am just looking to be healthier and to drop some weight before my trip for 2 reasons:

1. We (My sister, mom and I) are taking my two nieces on thier first trip to WDW (ages 13 and 16) and I want to be better able to keep up with them.

2. We are getting that free dining plan and I know I'll probably put on a few pounds during our trip and don't want to worry about it LOL

I also have a partial disability so getting the wieght off would decrease pain levels. Besides I'd like to be smaller than TWEEDLE DEE AND TWEEDLE DUM this year! LOLOL

Anywho, I'm going to start my diet tomorrow which is basically just a balanced meal plan with around 1200 calories a day. because of the whole disability thing my exercise routine isn't that great but I'm doing what I can

I wish everyone well and Happy Healthier Eating!

Oh I will turn 42 in June (am I the oldest here?)
AND I do have another reason for losing: I'm going on a cruise in March of next year. Sadly it isn't a Disney Cruise but hopefully I'll get to take one of those in another year or so

 

[estherhead]

Hi all! I'm Lori form NC and I am going to Disney World this September. I have over a hundred pounds to lose but am just looking to be healthier and to drop some weight before my trip for 2 reasons:

1. We (My sister, mom and I) are taking my two nieces on thier first trip to WDW (ages 13 and 16) and I want to be better able to keep up with them.

2. We are getting that free dining plan and I know I'll probably put on a few pounds during our trip and don't want to worry about it LOL

I also have a partial disability so getting the wieght off would decrease pain levels. Besides I'd like to be smaller than TWEEDLE DEE AND TWEEDLE DUM this year! LOLOL

Anywho, I'm going to start my diet tomorrow which is basically just a balanced meal plan with around 1200 calories a day. because of the whole disability thing my exercise routine isn't that great but I'm doing what I can

I wish everyone well and Happy Healthier Eating!

Oh I will turn 42 in June (am I the oldest here?)
AND I do have another reason for losing: I'm going on a cruise in March of next year. Sadly it isn't a Disney Cruise but hopefully I'll get to take one of those in another year or so

Welcome, eelore! I did just want to mention that 1200 calories might not be enough food. For me, weighing 150 lbs & being 35, 1200 calories isn't enough, even to lose weight. If you weigh more than me, you probably should be eating more too. If you just want to eat your own way & lose I recommend Sparkpeople. My dh LOVES Sparkpeople. It's free. It's a wonderfully supportive community. And it will tell you exactly how many calories you should be eating. And you can keep track of your calories on there.

Other than that, welcome! It sounds like you have the perfect inspiration for wanting to lose weight. More energy! I can't even explain the level of energy I have now versus what I had 30lbs ago. I never want to go back.

 

[Disneymommy2006]

Welcome, eelore! I did just want to mention that 1200 calories might not be enough food. For me, weighing 150 lbs & being 35, 1200 calories isn't enough, even to lose weight. If you weigh more than me, you probably should be eating more too. If you just want to eat your own way & lose I recommend Sparkpeople. My dh LOVES Sparkpeople. It's free. It's a wonderfully supportive community. And it will tell you exactly how many calories you should be eating. And you can keep track of your calories on there.

Other than that, welcome! It sounds like you have the perfect inspiration for wanting to lose weight. More energy! I can't even explain the level of energy I have now versus what I had 30lbs ago. I never want to go back.

Just wanted to thank you for recommending Sparkpeople website! I just joined there and I am also joining this thread!!! I need to lose about 50 pounds and I hope with the help of this group and the tools on Sparkpeople I can get half way there by our August trip to Disney!!!! Is that doable??? Anyway....I have struggled with weight issues for my entire life! I am sick of the battle! I need to model healthy choices for my two children and I need more energy!!! Anyway, thanks for helping to motivate me!!!