Losing weight for Mickey

[ChrisMouse]

We just got back yesterday from WDW. It was a fantastic trip, but it was hard being so heavy in the heat of Florida. Plus...I hate the way I look in all of my pictures

My DH and I are going back in Nov for a convention, and I'd like to lose a lot of weight by then. Then, next year we are going back as a family the first week of May. I want to be at my goal weight.

Anyway, can I join in? I'm going to follow WW and do the "walking to Disney World" thing. I have 1858 miles, which would mean 5 miles per day...probably not attainable this year, but I can certainly try!!

 

[Gisele]

You can just click on any ticker that you see, normally that will work, then you will go off to the ticker information and follow a few simple rules, and bam! you have your own you can right click if you want to open a new window for the link, thats what I like to do, so I can quickly come back here go to edit my signature, then you just paste the code from the ticker page there.Just make sure it is the right code, otherwise it will not work, it really is very easy.
also here are some links for tickers:

http://www.tickercentral.com/

for ticker central being the link that is above, you will need to create a free and very simple registration in order to access all of the tickers from that source.

http://www.**************/

the link above is where I created my ticker, there you will find Disney themes tickers.

and another very nice ticker site for Disney themes:

http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timers/

 

[Gisele]

We just got back yesterday from WDW. It was a fantastic trip, but it was hard being so heavy in the heat of Florida. Plus...I hate the way I look in all of my pictures

My DH and I are going back in Nov for a convention, and I'd like to lose a lot of weight by then. Then, next year we are going back as a family the first week of May. I want to be at my goal weight.

Anyway, can I join in? I'm going to follow WW and do the "walking to Disney World" thing. I have 1858 miles, which would mean 5 miles per day...probably not attainable this year, but I can certainly try!!

Welcome! Chris!

How exciting! WDW! I have not been as of yet. It sounds like it was a most fun and exciting time for you and your family.
Yes you may join, I believe it is savvy for me to state that sentiment!
and yes you can! walk @5 miles a day, depending upon health, weather
and weight conditions.
What is your weight range goal? in realistic terms, utilizing height and body frame elements, and how much weight do you need to lose, before obtaining said goal? how far can you walk, before needing to take a rest?
I am asking so I can figure out if 5 miles is something that you can do now, or will need to work your way up to.
For me, walking 3 miles can be done in @30 minutes or less, that is at a rather fast pace, otherwise maybe 40 minutes. Remember that one statute mile is 5,280 feet. So you see, not that far at all. It is just that you may need to start out slowly at first, thats all, maybe not.
I had seen this thing called walking your way to Disney, I just was not sure exactly what it was about, but now, I have a better idea. Perhaps I will attempt that too, is there something in particular that one must do first?

 

[TeamTinkerbell]

I just wanted to say that I lost some this past week and I owe it all to not eating out for lunch every day! I now weigh 141 and I now have 21 pounds to go!!

 

[rumrunnergirl]

Ok, here's my update since I haven't posted for awhile:

I started January 7 and am doing lo-carb, plus treadmill, crunches and free weighs for arm flab three times per week.

I've lost 33 pounds, 3 1/2" in my chest (a good thing, LOL), 5" in my waist, and 4" in my hips (they are being resistant!). I have 15 more pounds to go, and every 10 pounds I lose I hit a plateau for a few weeks and I'm sitting at one now. UGH!

I've gone from size 14/16 to size 10. I am 5'9" so I change sizes slower since the weight is more spread out.

I still write down EVERYTHING I eat, even a spoonful of ice cream from the kid's bowls. Helps keep everything legit & no cheating, LOL.

 

[fatewineroses]

I'd love to join! My daughter, my mother (a surprise for her!), and I are going to WDW (1st for them, 2nd for me) next November and I'd love to not feel uncomfortable on my trip.

The beginning is the hardest. First things first...GET MOVING! Unfortunately it's VERY hot now where I live and it's hard to get motivated to get up and move out in that horrible heat! My dog will thank me though!

Name: Cherie
Age: 37
Location: Fresno, CA
Diet: Exercise, eating better, and hopefully soon..WW
Hurdles to overcome: Heat, lack of motivation to move, eating late at night (night owl).
Exercise: Walking the dog, biking, swimming, hiking, hopefully pilates
Start date: 5/25/2008
Goal: 2 lbs per week
Weight at start: 270 (will have to check this for sure)
Weight loss to date: 0

 

[JuliaK+3]

Nothing like having a cold to slow down my appetite. I've been eating and drinking practically nothing but Progresso WW soups and Green Tea for the past 3 days and I'm down 4lbs. Now if I can just up the exercise and control my eating, I'll be on a roll.....

 

[TeamTinkerbell]

Nothing like having a cold to slow down my appetite. I've been eating and drinking practically nothing but Progresso WW soups and Green Tea for the past 3 days and I'm down 4lbs. Now if I can just up the exercise and control my eating, I'll be on a roll.....

Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well, but it's great that you are down 4 pounds. Feel better and good luck.

 

[hvivona]

Nothing like having a cold to slow down my appetite. I've been eating and drinking practically nothing but Progresso WW soups and Green Tea for the past 3 days and I'm down 4lbs. Now if I can just up the exercise and control my eating, I'll be on a roll.....

Just be careful not to go too low on the calories. You don't want to send your body into starvation mode. If that happens, your metabolism will drop and will take forever to balance out.

 

[JuliaK+3]

Just be careful not to go too low on the calories. You don't want to send your body into starvation mode. If that happens, your metabolism will drop and will take forever to balance out.

I know. I've been trying to get some extra protein in and a cheese stick here and there but I just don't have an appetite. What a difference a few days makes. Last week I was eating like a pig. I just hope I can keep my appetite low when I start feeling better.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Hey all!
I haven't posted much lately, because I've been really busy with parties (I'm an event planner) and such. I've been getting on the treadmill 2x a day, every day for 40 minutes each time, doing my crunches, and eating under my points. I only got on the 'mill once today however, because Nordstroms is having their semi-annual sale - gotta have our priorities! I got a lot of nice, smaller clothes that I can't wait to wear! This Saturday DH and I are going to the Yankee game - my fathers day gift to him - I'm not a fan of baseball, but being married to DH I don't have a choice!!! I'll have to look for healthy food there - and avoid all the funnel cakes, hot dogs, fries, cotton candy, pop corn, soda, cracker jacks.... yeah....... maybe I'll eat before we go....

Together We Can Do This!
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[JuliaK+3]

Hey all!
This Saturday DH and I are going to the Yankee game - my fathers day gift to him - I'm not a fan of baseball, but being married to DH I don't have a choice!!! I'll have to look for healthy food there - and avoid all the funnel cakes, hot dogs, fries, cotton candy, pop corn, soda, cracker jacks.... yeah....... maybe I'll eat before we go....

Together We Can Do This!
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OMG!!! We're going to the game on Sunday and I told DH last nite that he is not to allow me to eat the chicken fingers n fries under any circumstances. I can do without everything else (unless it's really hot and then I'll NEED the dippin dots but I think I'll have to cave and get the chicken fingers. Maybe I'll just skip the fries.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

OMG!!! We're going to the game on Sunday and I told DH last nite that he is not to allow me to eat the chicken fingers n fries under any circumstances. I can do without everything else (unless it's really hot and then I'll NEED the dippin dots but I think I'll have to cave and get the chicken fingers. Maybe I'll just skip the fries.

Oh thats to funny! I looked at the Yankee website for a list of food, but it didn't have one that I could find. DH says he has something at work listing everything, from the store locations, to the healthy choice venders, so that will be helpfull. I remember from going years past, that where we usually enter there is a healthy choices vender right there, but DH says we will be entering on the other side this year.... I have to say, I do LOVE a NYC street dog (Grey Papaya is my FAV!!!), but just one of those is like a full meal of WW points in itself! We can do it Julia - we don't need the chicken fingers and fries...... maybe we can just take of few bites of our husbands!!!

 

[thegrimdwarf]

Well, down another 2 pounds! Sometimes stress can be a good thing, lol - I haven't had much of an appetite this past week. Whatever works, right?

 

[ethansmommy]

Im so happy i found this board. I had my son three years ago this coming sept and still have not gotten back to my pre baby weight, not that I was thin before he came along but would like to get back to my pre baby weight or smaller. I recently lost 30 pounds but gained 10 back (I have no will power when it comes to food). Anyways it will be nice to have support from everyone and get some tips too!

 

[ethansmommy]

Oh, I forgot to mention the 10 pounds I gained back was while I was in disney a few weeks ago! We have a trip coming up this Sept, durning free dining so I hope this time I have a little more control over myself.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

So this morning was weigh in.... I have a love/hate relationship with my weigh in mornings. I'm really excited to find out how much I've lost, but I'm scared to find out that I've haven't lost anything!!
So anyway, I stepped on the scale this morning to find out that I've......

LOST 3.6 POUNDS!!! ​

I'm just about 2 pounds away from having lost 50 pounds! I really have to say, this feels so good. I mean, even getting on the treadmill 2x a day feels great! Today (hopefully!) I'm headed back to Nordstroms to return some of the clothes I bought for an even smaller size! Life is GOOOOOOOD!!!

Together We Can Do This!
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[thegrimdwarf]

That's awesome! I'm betting your extra sleep is helping, too - your body can burn calories way more effectively when it's well-rested.

 

[BeverlyJ]

Hi

I'd love to join you - is there room for an addition?

I'll be on the plane WDW bound 11 weeks today and need to lose 14lbs. I began my revised eating/lifestyle challenge (don't call it a diet, don't call it a diet....) 3 weeks ago. I am doing WW online (again) and working out on Wii Fit.

I am very down, as normally my initial weight loss is good (i.e. 4lbs in 2/3 weeks) but it's just not happening this time. Maybe it's because I turned 40 2 months ago....

So, cut down to 20 points, doing 45-60 mins exercise (cardio and toning) around 4/5 times per week...... and so far a total loss of 1lb!!!!!!!!!

I'd love a buddy and some encouragement.

So, here I am:

Name: Beverly
Age: 40
Location: Sheffield, UK
Diet: Exercise and WW
Hurdles to overcome: Stress invoked eating, time (working mum)
Exercise: Wii fit - running, STEP, muscle toning, rhythm boxing (don't ask)
Start date: 01 May 2008
Goal: 14 lbs loss
Weight at start: 173 (BMI 26.4)
Weight loss to date: 1

THANK YOU!!!!

 

[thegrimdwarf]

Hi

I'd love to join you - is there room for an addition?

I'll be on the plane WDW bound 11 weeks today and need to lose 14lbs. I began my revised eating/lifestyle challenge (don't call it a diet, don't call it a diet....) 3 weeks ago. I am doing WW online (again) and working out on Wii Fit.

I am very down, as normally my initial weight loss is good (i.e. 4lbs in 2/3 weeks) but it's just not happening this time. Maybe it's because I turned 40 2 months ago....

So, cut down to 20 points, doing 45-60 mins exercise (cardio and toning) around 4/5 times per week...... and so far a total loss of 1lb!!!!!!!!!

I'd love a buddy and some encouragement.


So, here I am:

Name: Beverly
Age: 40
Location: Sheffield, UK
Diet: Exercise and WW
Hurdles to overcome: Stress invoked eating, time (working mum)
Exercise: Wii fit - running, STEP, muscle toning, rhythm boxing (don't ask)
Start date: 01 May 2008
Goal: 14 lbs loss
Weight at start: 173 (BMI 26.4)
Weight loss to date: 1

THANK YOU!!!!

Hi Beverly!

I'm doing WW, too, so I'm curious what your points are supposed to be? 20 seems very low, and I think you'll do more harm then good dropping them that low. Your body will be reluctant to shed any fat if it's not getting fed.

Welcome!