Losing weight for Mickey

[FunkyDuck]

another week and another weigh in. i am down another 3 pounds. when i started dieting my goal was to make it to 180 by my disney trip. well, i'm leaving on thursday and my weekly weigh in was 179.
now heres hoping that while in disney i dont totally ruin all i've worked for since i still have about 14 more to go until i am in ideal bmi range.
keep up the hard work everybody!!!

That is wonderful!!! Great job on reaching your goal and have a super time on your vacation!!!

 

[lorainfam]

Hi everyone,

We will be going to WDW for the first time in December '08!!!! I have been losing weight since August of '07. But could use all the motivation I can get.
I have lost quite a bit at the start but I am not at that part where I can't lose anything


Name: Julie
Age:38
Location:Oregon
Type of Diet: couting calories and trying for the no sugar
Exercise: Walking 3 miles x2 daily
Start Date: August '07
Goal: 175
Weight at start: 285
Weight loss to date:62 lbs

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Hi everyone,

We will be going to WDW for the first time in December '08!!!! I have been losing weight since August of '07. But could use all the motivation I can get.
I have lost quite a bit at the start but I am not at that part where I can't lose anything


Name: Julie
Age:38
Location:Oregon
Type of Diet: couting calories and trying for the no sugar
Exercise: Walking 3 miles x2 daily
Start Date: August '07
Goal: 175
Weight at start: 285
Weight loss to date:62 lbs

Hey Julie - Welcome aboard!!! Great job with the exercising - I was doing 40 minutes 2x a day on my treadmill (about 2.6 miles each time), but now I'm just doing it once a day.
Not to deter anyone from this thread (since I am the one who started it!!) but I also go on fatsecret.com and I really love it. You put in what diet your on (or just say your own diet), and you can post anything and everything you want.
Anyway, I wish you great luck with your weight loss journey, and hopefully some day it will no longer be a "diet", but a change of life!

 

[SmallWorld71]

Congrats to everyone who is continuing to work hard at losing the weight.
I got about 1/2 way to my goal and then got lazy. I've maintained what I lost, for the most part, but really want to get motivated again to keep going. You ladies are inspiring me to get myself back into gear.

 

[Momejules]

Been a long time since I checked in so I wanted to let everyone know I am still around. Kind of got off track the last month or so, kind of lost in grief over losing my only older brother. The day he would have turned 35 really sent me into a tailspin and opened the floodgates, that I had so desperately tried to keep intact. Anyway, I managed to maintain what I had lost before that and then finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel and buckled down again this past week. Good week overall, lost another 5lbs. Now down to 219.5lbs. I wanted to be 180lbs by our August trip but now am willing to settle for under 200! Let's go everyone!!! We can all do this!!

 

[maidenfairy]

I am back. I tried to just wing it and I gained 5lbs. so I am recommitting myself to losing the weight. I would love to lose 25 lbs. Being only 5'1 that would make a great difference in my appearance. I just have a hard time with night time snacking. Come 9pm I feel I could eat anything in the house. Also I need to move more. I work at a desk all day and Feel constrained for time when I get home. So anyway I have returned for the support and encouragement. Thanks.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Been a long time since I checked in so I wanted to let everyone know I am still around. Kind of got off track the last month or so, kind of lost in grief over losing my only older brother. The day he would have turned 35 really sent me into a tailspin and opened the floodgates, that I had so desperately tried to keep intact. Anyway, I managed to maintain what I had lost before that and then finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel and buckled down again this past week. Good week overall, lost another 5lbs. Now down to 219.5lbs. I wanted to be 180lbs by our August trip but now am willing to settle for under 200! Let's go everyone!!! We can all do this!!

So sorry to hear about your loss, when something like that happens, losing weight just doesn't seem so important. If you don't mind me saying, if your lucky, you'll see him again soon - We had someone close to us that has passed, he has visited us to let us know he is OK, and that our lives will go on. Hopefully you will be so lucky.

 

[miceli20]

hi I love that there is a support system for disney addicts trying to lose weight I have been recently diagnosed with diabetes. I know take a shot before I eat kunch and dinner. The meds make me feel full and I have lost about 12 lbs in 6 weeks. On top of this I have been doing a walk for fitness class at the university which has me walking 2 miles 4 x a week. I get exercise and an A how much better can it be. I was put on a really strick eating plan, no sugar almost no carbs, no fruit, limited veggies and lots of meat. I had planned to lose 30 lbs before disney I am trying.

 

[LovinPooh]

This is wonderful. Since there are over a thousand posts, I havent read them all, but I can tell everyone here is working hard and feeling the way i am.
My normal healthy weight is 145. that is ultimately my goal. i havent been 145 in 8 years .
When we went to Disney last year I hated having my picture taken. i just didnt want to face the truth I guess. seeing myself fat! So I only have a couple pics of me and my kids at Disney. I am now dertermined to lose the weight and look good, feel good and not be embarassed to see myself in pics.
So far i have lost approx 30lbs over 3 months. i have been just cutting back on my portions and trying to play with the kids outdoors more. I take one day a week, and just eat whatever I want. Sort of getting it out of my mind.

My husband finally said something the other day about me looking smaller, but he's the only one. i am not trying to fish for compliments by any means, but does anyone else get 'offended' when you see someone and they dont say a thing??? i am working my butt off here.... notice .
Really, I am not conceded .
So, now I am 5'7" and 225.
Right now, I just cant wait to get under 200.
good luck to everyone and thanks for listening!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Well heres my official weigh in - I lost 3.2 pounds and I'm down to 177.3. I was really hoping for more, but oh well - guess I'll have to wait another week to change my Disney ticker to 50 lbs!
LovinPooh - I know what you mean about people NOT saying anything about your weight loss. I was taking my girls for a walk the other day around my block and one of my neighbors (a guy) asked me if I lost weight, and it felt so good to be able to say YES I HAVE! He said it infront of another neighbor too, so that was a bonus! But other than him, no one else has really said anything - maybe in another 20 pounds people will really start noticing!
Good luck everyone and DON'T GIVE UP!!!

 

[Julylady]

Hi Everybody!

Just checking in at the end of the month. I lost 7.8 lbs in June. I didn't make my 10 lb goal, but the nutritionist said I should expect to average 2 lbs per week. I should be happy! My new goals for July are another 10 lbs loss along with 300 minutes of exercise per week (combination of treadmill and Curves).

Keep up the good work, everbody! No one said this would be easy, right?

Donna

 

[TeamTinkerbell]

Hi Everybody!

Just checking in at the end of the month. I lost 7.8 lbs in June. I didn't make my 10 lb goal, but the nutritionist said I should expect to average 2 lbs per week. I should be happy! My new goals for July are another 10 lbs loss along with 300 minutes of exercise per week (combination of treadmill and Curves).

Keep up the good work, everbody! No one said this would be easy, right?

Donna

That's still a fantastic loss. Congratulations!

 

[LovinPooh]

7.8 lbs is pretty close to your goal.
Great job!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Hi Everybody!

Just checking in at the end of the month. I lost 7.8 lbs in June. I didn't make my 10 lb goal, but the nutritionist said I should expect to average 2 lbs per week. I should be happy! My new goals for July are another 10 lbs loss along with 300 minutes of exercise per week (combination of treadmill and Curves).

Keep up the good work, everbody! No one said this would be easy, right?

Donna

Wow, you only weigh in once a month??? I'm having a hard time only getting on only once a week!! I used to get on the scale 2-3 times a day, but I felt that was working against me, so now its once a week. Anyway, good job on the weight loss!

 

[Julylady]

No, no. I weigh myself once each day in the morning, just out of the shower. I keep track on a small calendar and highlight my weight with a yellow highlighter each time I reach a new "low." Its just a little motivation for me. However, I also officially weigh in each week at a weight management support group that I belong to.

As part of that group, we set monthly goals for calories each day and number of minutes of exercise. They warn us NOT to set pounds lost goals since you have little control over the outcome (lbs lost), just the process (eating, exercise). I can't help myself though and always set a pounds lost goal as well. My goals for July are under 1200 calories each day and 300 minutes of exercise each week.

Have a great July everybody!

Donna

 

[james'mommy]

I finally broke 140. Only 14 pounds to go.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Well I was about to get on the treadmill for my 45 minutes (which I'm really starting to love - I think its because I only go on once a day now) and then all of the sudden my back totally goes out!! Its been hurting a bit for a few days, but now I can barely move - it even hurts to type!!!! Hopefully by tonight it will get better so I can get on, I really don't like missing days. I just don't know what I'm going to do all day with my to girls home - I can't even bend over to change diapers!! Hopefully the meds will work soon, but all they seem to be doing right now is making me very very dizzy!!!!!

 

[musclemouse]

I keep myself motivated by working out with the WDW planning dvd. Definately keeps me moving. I have about 20 lbs to lose by December. I'm sure I will succeed as long as my DVD doesn't get worn out like my 2005 did. Man that sucked!

My plan is simple: Living like a bodybuilder. Eat clean, drink clean, sleep sound and workout hard. It's the only way.

I have a great tip for ya... combine strength training with aerobics for a quick fat burning workout. Also add skipping 15 min of rope to that. My schedule is 15 in morning, workout in afternoon and another 15 minutes in late afternoon or early evening. Stop eating 3 hours before you go to bed and drink drink drink water. Take your supplements and make sure you include omega 3. Limit caffeine and anything with white sugar, flour and salt.

It it will take a full 2 weeks to get used to it but if you try hard enough it just gets easier. Then it will become a natural routine and you won't know any different. It will become something you crave.

Okay I'm done.

 

[eeyoregon]

Hi fellow DIS'ers!

I am new to this thread and am hoping to find some motivation and support.

I have struggled with my weight for the past 15 years. I am 5 feet 3 inches and weigh 188lbs (WOW...only you and my Doctor know that!).

Speaking of doctors, I went last week and got on the scale and the nurse says, "You really carry your weight well." Translation: You are much fatter than you look. I've heard it before but it really struck a nerve this time. I am sooooooo depressed with my body/weight/looks. Some days I don't even want to get out of bed.

I am a single mom of 2 sons and work full-time.

PLEASE don't tell me I just need to eat better and exercise more...NO S%#T Sherlock! I know what I need to do but I have ZERO motivation or self discipline.

I stand on my feet 9 hours a day so the LAST thing I want to do when I get home is exercise. I own a great treadmill that is currently acting as a secondary closet. I did Weight Watchers a few years ago but fizzled out after a few months.

One of my biggest problems is eating after I get off work. I eat quite healthy during my lunch and breaks at work but I am starved when I get home and tend to graze until bedtime and often get up at 3:00 am with the most intense sugar craving imaginable!! I also have an intestinal disease which prevents me fromt eating raw/fresh veggies and nuts...UGGH!!

Thanks for listening to me.

 

[maidenfairy]

I did well today. I ate bran cereal breakfast and a healthy lunch from home. (trying to stay away from fast food places.) and a good dinner. I didn't take the ice cream after either! this right now is the hard time. I just feel I could snack and snack. But I am remaining strong and envisioning a thinner me on the teacups.