Losing weight for Mickey

[Dismom55]

On sparkpeople I am in a group that has decided to set a goal to lose 25 lbs by labor day, we started about the middle of May, so with my wieght lose of 7lbs, I have 18 more to go to meet that goal.

My point to all this is, set small goals like my group did, 25 lbs by date x. When you meet that goal then set the next one and so one. It could be just as simple at 5 lbs each month. Chances are you sill exceed that, but the good thing is you give yourself a reward each time you meet a goal. Might be something as simple as a pedicure or some other NON food related treat.

Some I have known, put $1 away for each pound lost, then the total is for them to spend at Disney however they want and on themselves.

What ever, just small attainable goals to keep you motivated.

So, lets get moving and reach those goals!

 

[TinaLala]

Hi Everyone!! I'm Tina and I'm trying to loose weight for Disney!

My type of diet is - I need to get up off my *** and keep moving!! I don't eat badly, my problem is my butt fits in my couch so well I don't really want to get up after a long days work at a computer. So I am using my hand weights when I can at work, walking in the AM, at lunch and running around with the kids in the afternoon.

I have about 60 days until my trip and I'm determined not to have to ask for an extention to my seatbelt on the airplane to go around my BELLIE!

Everything I've read/seen says in order to loose that rolling middle is cardio - walking - so I'm focusing on doing that morning/afternoon/night.

WE CAN DO IT!!!

 

[61292cna]

Weighed today down to 239, it's slow but happening!!!

 

[PrincessMom4]

Weighed today down to 239, it's slow but happening!!!

Name: Isabell
Age: 31
Location: Canada
Type of diet: I have 4 children who are active and I have IBS so I really watch that whatever does have fat that's its less than 20%. Usually we eat fish and chicken (not breaded-of course). I have a fair amount of veggies, I have to watch that I eat soluable fibres before insoluable otherwise there are dire consequences. My big problem is that some days I don't drink enough fluids and that's when i have my stomach attacks too.
Excercise: Running, walking, climbing (up a hill where our kids play)
Start date of diet: 6/17
Goal: 165
Weight at start of diet: 195
Weight loss to date: not sure

Can anyone else help me to lose weight? I have not gained OR lost a pound in 2 years.
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[suevee]

Name: Sue
Age: 57
Excercise: Am now doing Jane Fonda's low impact video. I am up to 30 minutes out of a 50 minute work out
Start date of diet: 5/1
Goal: 195
Weight at start of diet: 250
Weight loss to date: 18 pounds

Current weight: 232


I bought my first scale on 5/1 and shocked myself. I knew
I tried cardio but I just couldn't do it so I started walking. At first just half a mile, by the first week of June I was up to two miles. But then it started raining....so I went back to my work out video. To my surprise I could do it!!! So now I am using it 4 to 5 times a week. I started the video at 20 minutes and am now up to 30 minutes. I end with situps. Every other day I use two pound weights to do arm exercises.

My first goal of losing 10 pounds by June 1 was met. I lost 11. Now I hope to lose 10 pounds by July 1. I have 3 more to go by the end of the month. Once I started the video exercises my weight seems to be coming off faster.

I hope to be at 219 by the end of August. I know that the weight will come off slower as I become acclimated to the exercise. I am also watching my portions. When I really start to plateau I may look into buying a Wii and the Fit program to rev up my metabolism.

I am still flirting with WW. I have done WW three times. The first time I lost 70 pounds....then put 40 back on....lost 20....put 40 back on....12 pounds gone....back on plus! So I am not sure WW is for me....

My ultimate goal is to be under 205 by my October trip to WDW....and under 200 by Christmas.....

 

[TinaLala]

Okay hit a speed bump last night - DH bought Swiss Rolls last night. I thought I could be strong, but they called to me. I did wait until after dinner.

Then this morning DD6 pulled them out to split. Those nasty chocolate rolls! I'm hoping to walk the neighborhood this afternoon to work them off!

AAAHHH!!

 

[3princesses&amouse]

I started dieting on November 7,2008 and as of today I am down 65lbs. Hoping to be down another 20lbs by Aug 6 when we leave for Disney. Wish me luck. To everyone else take it pound by pound and be proud of every ounce that comes off. Its hard work. keep it up.

 

[LINYMOM]

I am not doing well at all!! My DH had bypass surgery last Thursday and has been on liquids for almost a month now (pre op diet). He has lost 35 lbs but because he can't eat, I don't cook. I get fast food. It is so depressing!!!!!!!

 

[MoniqueU]

I was doing good, I had lost 67 lbs since one of my Dr's last weighed me without too much effort. Two days in a row I was very bad, one day Maggianos with fettucini alfredo and some cocktails then yesterday a ton of brownies and a whole box of Mac and Cheese!! I am back on the wagon.Last time I went to disneyland I lost a ton of weight that week from all the walking. I don't get enough excersise and don't enjoy it. Walking at Disneyland is fun though.

 

[LWatson]

I think I'm doing decent. Since oct I'm 40lbs down (thats w/ Thanksgiving, Christmas, and a Disney trip) in there.

 

[bluesky225]

Great job, LWatson! Great before and after shots!

 

[A4Disney]

I think I'm doing decent. Since oct I'm 40lbs down (thats w/ Thanksgiving, Christmas, and a Disney trip) in there.

Awesome job!!You look great!

 

[arielmomma]

Congratulations A4disney! You look great and I bet you feel great too! Keep up the great work!

 

[arielmomma]

I have been fasting sweets - my nemisis! After today, I will be 7 weeks "clean." I have never made it past my 7 week anniversary. Wish me luck being I'm hosting a Father's Day picnic and my Mom is sure to bring dessert! My goal is to fast until the Renaissance Fair here in August where I will treat myself to something special. I am trying to plan ahead of time when I will indulge and not do so just because sweets are there (and lets face it, they are everywhere!)

 

[TiggerStac]

LWatson: you look great! I'll have to find a before picture just to put aside.

I lost 5 lbs this week and I weighed in a day early, as I did the relay for life friday night into saturday. I normally go on saturdays. And then this week I have to weigh in early again on Thursday, so it will be another 6 days. But then week 3 will be 9 days

5 down....65 to go. I do have to say I got to remeber how much I like WW points program. We ordered pizza at the relay, but I got a salad to split w/my mom and had 1 slice of pizza. that one slice was 7 pts, but paired w/1/2 a salad...thats pretty much a normal dinner pt's wise.

My 7 year old is funny, he keeps bringing me his extra pop tarts, etc if he doesnt want them and asks me if i can have them. I tell him, yes, but I don't want them. Now to stay in that mode!

 

[LWatson]

Thanks everyone. I'm hoping DH is shocked when he gets back this fall. The B4 Pic was taken when we were dropping him off to deploy. LOL. I'm so excited. I want to be down a lot more b4 he gets back, but I dont think its going to happen, but I might have time to lose b4 MICKEY!!!

 

[bluesky225]

I have been fasting sweets - my nemisis! After today, I will be 7 weeks "clean." I have never made it past my 7 week anniversary. Wish me luck being I'm hosting a Father's Day picnic and my Mom is sure to bring dessert! My goal is to fast until the Renaissance Fair here in August where I will treat myself to something special. I am trying to plan ahead of time when I will indulge and not do so just because sweets are there (and lets face it, they are everywhere!)

That's awesome!! That's what I need to do as I definitely have a sweet tooth. I don't know if I'd have the willpower though!

 

[Dismom55]

LWatson, great job. Congrats!

As far as sweets go I am diabetic so I have to be careful. Sugar Free chocolate is ok, but the real stuff is so much better. When I get to the point where I simply have to have my chocolate fix, I have hershey kisses, I take one or two, then put the package away. That is it, then I am only allowed to eat one while I am walking in place, plus 10 minutes for each kiss. Makes me think twice on how bad I really want that candy. It has been weeks since I indulged, so it must be working.

I am doing great with getting my 10,000 steps in each day. Last week I did 10,000 plus 3 days. Hoping to hit the magic number more often this week.

Tomorrow is weigh in day for me, wish me luck that the scale is moving in the right direction.

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

I am headed to the World in September. So far I have lost 21 pounds, and my goal is to lose another 15 more. I am doing Weight Watchers. I am trying to get in at least 3 days of exercise each week, but some weeks that is impossible for me.

 

[arielmomma]

Thanks Bluesky 225. by the way, I made it past 7 weeks! I resisted brownies, cheesecake, and ice cream. That is huge for me!