Losing weight for Mickey

[wrighter]

Congratulations, HaleysMomMom! You must be even that much more excited (is that even possible?) about your upcoming WDW trip. I hope to be in your shoes come January.

If I may, I'd love to join this thread. Just this past weekend, after a three week vacation of eating and drinking my way around the Pacific Northwest, I took things into my own hands and decided to get with the program for good. No more little cheats here and there, which always explode into big cheats. No more saying I'm okay with who I am and therefore okay with what I look like.

I DO NOT WANT TO LOOK LIKE THIS ANYMORE!!!

Don't get me wrong, I don't want to be a stick. But a little less padding would be nice.

Starting weight: 175.8
Goal weight: 145
Method: 1200 cals/day, low sugar, low carb
Exercise: 3-4 days/week at gym (cardio and weights)

Not sure that 30 lbs in 5 months is realistic, so my goal for Mickey is to break under 150. Still a serious goal, but I think fairly realistic.

Here's to less of me for Mickey to love!

 

[stitchlover]

Not sure that 30 lbs in 5 months is realistic, so my goal for Mickey is to break under 150. Still a serious goal, but I think fairly realistic.

That is VERY realistic. I lost 99 in 11 months. You can definitely do 30 lbs in 5 months.

Good luck and keep at it!

 

[HALEYSMOMMOM]

Thanks to everyone!! And yes I am just as excited about the trip!

Wrighter- I started out at 176, very close to you. I think I started dieting in February. My weight has came off slowly, but having never had to lose weight before, I wasn't sure really how hard I had to work at it. Now I know, and know what I need to do to lose the rest. Dedication!! The good news- I never went backward, and hope I never will!

Now my struggle is, can I be happy with 140 once I'm there, or should I try to lose more? I used to be 133 (5'9) before I started gaining, probably about 6 yrs ago, but I'm allowing myself a bit because of age and muscle gain. I suppose I should let it go at that. My Bmi is currently 22, it will be 21 if get to 140.

 

[VeroBeachGirl]

Hi everyone,
I'm new to this thread but I need some support for the last 10 pounds! I had a baby in January and gained too much weight. That, coupled, with my newlywed gain (married 3 years ago) had me not feeling so good about the way I look!
I am 10 lbs away from my weight on my wedding and one size away from the size 6 I used to be! Right now I'm in an 8 and the right after the baby, I was in a 16. That is the biggest I have ever been.
My motivation is:
1. Be a good role model for dd
2. Look hot and sexy in a bathing suit again for my 30th Birthday trip to the Turks and Caicos
3. Be healthy
4. Fit into the beautiful size 6 clothes that I have.

I have approx. 5 weeks to lose this last 10 lbs! I hope I can do it! Reading about all of your success has really helped me!

 

[JaxJags08]

Hi everyone,
I'm new to this thread but I need some support for the last 10 pounds! I had a baby in January and gained too much weight. That, coupled, with my newlywed gain (married 3 years ago) had me not feeling so good about the way I look!
I am 10 lbs away from my weight on my wedding and one size away from the size 6 I used to be! Right now I'm in an 8 and the right after the baby, I was in a 16. That is the biggest I have ever been.
My motivation is:
1. Be a good role model for dd
2. Look hot and sexy in a bathing suit again for my 30th Birthday trip to the Turks and Caicos
3. Be healthy
4. Fit into the beautiful size 6 clothes that I have.

I have approx. 5 weeks to lose this last 10 lbs! I hope I can do it! Reading about all of your success has really helped me!

You can do it! I was in the same boat as you. DD is almost 2 and I've been battling with my last 5 lbs to get down to my pre-baby weight for so long. Over the last month, I've been really conscientious about what I eat because I wanted to lose it by the time we go to AK later this month. Well, I'm now down to my last 2 lbs and I'm feeling so invigorated about it! I've been eating a lot of fruit for snacks and really controlling my portions for meals. Good luck to you!

 

[Wilsonfamily4]

I joined curves today. Very excited that the kids are back to school so I can do this!

 

[james'mommy]

I finally broke 130. The scale read 129 this morning. I can fit in to my size 6 Lucky jeans. I started out at 165 about 5 months ago. And I've been sidelined the last 2 weeks with recover from foot surgery.

 

[VeroBeachGirl]

I finally broke 130. The scale read 129 this morning. I can fit in to my size 6 Lucky jeans. I started out at 165 about 5 months ago. And I've been sidelined the last 2 weeks with recover from foot surgery.

Awesome! Doesn't it feel good? I can't wait to slip back into my "normal" jeans either!

 

[licountrygirl]

Just had my weigh in this morning at WW. Down 2.4 - was up .4 last week - sooooo, 2 more pounds down! Total weight loss in 4 weeks - 12lbs!

Mickey, here we come!!!!!

 

[princess&her4princes]

Can I join in? We're going in December and would love to get at least 15 lbs. (trying to realistic here!) before then, but would love to take 20 lbs. off. I'm a Mom to three young boys but my baby is now 14 months and I've done great getting all that baby weight off but now I want to get off what I've kept on from all the pregnancies....about 20 lbs. I started walking and doing great losing in early July, ended up having my appendix removed by emergency surgery and was laid up about 3 weeks and lost my motivation. But it's back and I'm ready!!! I would love to be "skinny (for me!)" for our trip and when I see my best friend again after 4 months. Her and her family and meeting us from Philly in WDW for the tripe we've been planning since we both had our first children. I would love any encourgaement I can get! Good luck to you all!!!

 

[VeroBeachGirl]

I weighed myself this morning and I am down 4 pounds! Only 4.5 more pounds to go! I can't believe it. I went to 2 dinner parties this weekend, so I thought I ate too much. I guess I did really well with portion control!
I am happy about the weight loss but am discovering post baby body is completely different! The same clothes pre and post baby look completely different. I have a little pooch at my tummy and my hips seem more "vavoomy!" I can now fit into the size six pants, but they just look so different post baby. Any insight?

 

[JaxJags08]

I weighed myself this morning and I am down 4 pounds! Only 4.5 more pounds to go! I can't believe it. I went to 2 dinner parties this weekend, so I thought I ate too much. I guess I did really well with portion control!
I am happy about the weight loss but am discovering post baby body is completely different! The same clothes pre and post baby look completely different. I have a little pooch at my tummy and my hips seem more "vavoomy!" I can now fit into the size six pants, but they just look so different post baby. Any insight?

I've found the same thing. I got a bunch of pre-baby clothes back from my sister and some of the tops don't look the same. I still have about 2 lbs to go, so maybe they'll look better once I'm there. I know that my arms and shoulders are much stronger now since I've been carrying around my DD. Or maybe I remember them fitting better than they actually did. I don't mind the hips and butt so much - I actually kind of like being a little more curvy. I'm just going to try to work on ab exercises (crunches, plank position) to try to minimize my tummy pooch.

I don't want to step on the scale this morning. There were desserts all around this weekend and I definitely indulged. I'm going to get back on track today and maybe weigh myself again on Wednesday.

 

[princess&her4princes]

Unfortunately, my post baby (3 of them!) is very different from where I started years ago, especially after three c-sections and nursing...ugh! I'm just trying to reclaim it again and the thought of where everything will go is upsetting...but what can you do? I have three GREAT boys to show for my battlescars (trying to stay positive here!) and a DH that loves me no matter how curvy I am (thank god!!). I weigh in on Friday morning...good luck to everyone this week!!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I'm very excited - I just moved my WISH ticker from 60 pounds lost to 65 pounds lost! Yay Me!!!!

 

[VeroBeachGirl]

I'm a week away from my birthday and I exceeded my weight loss goals by 2 pounds!!! Go me!
To celebrate the big three-ohhhhh, we're going on the 7 day Disney Cruise. I am a little anxious about gaining weight from all the scrumptious food on the cruise. I'm going to bring workout clothes and hit the treadmill or the elliptical once a day. Hopefully, that will counteract the temptation!
After I get back from the cruise, I need to loose 7 more pounds to be my "wedding weight." I've been married for three years and have an 8 month old, so to me, this is quite an accomplishment. I hope I can do it by my anniversary on December 29th!
Wish me luck!

 

[princess&her4princes]

Everyone is doing great! Good for you!! I've lost 12 lbs. this month and have 18 more to get back to where I was when we got married.....8 years ago and three boys ago! I"m hoping to get it off by our Christmas trip to see Mickey and my best friend. I"m hoping to get off the plane and not have her recognize me!! Wish me luck!

 

[Dismom55]

Sounds like everyone is making great progress! Great going!!!!

 

[TakeMe2Disney]

I'm newer to the boards, but would love to join. Our trip is 12/26/08-01/03/09. It's finally time to start losing this baby weight and get a healthy life style, finally!

Starting weight: 161
Goal weight: 140
Method: Weight Watchers
Exercise: We're trying to walk every day and using our Wii fit!

Trying to stay positive when the weekly loss is smaller is my ultimate challenge, but I'm finally ready to do this!

 

[DizneeMommy]

Haven't been on in a while, but everyone's doing great! I've finally hit the 80 pound mark!

 

[CDNTech]

Start weight: 210lbs (July 7th, 2008)
Current weight: 198lbs
Goal weight by Disney (Feb): 185lbs
Ultimate goal weight: 165lbs

I've been faithfully doing Wii Fit for a minimum of 30 minutes per day, 4 days per week and it's working! My muscles are feeling stronger and I'm feeling better. I can't wait to break the 200lbs mark.

I DID IT! I broke 200lbs! I want/need to lose another 10lbs in the next two months and I know I can do it! I've finally decided to get a Breast Reduction (was a 34F in high school and currently sitting at a 34I). Since we are done having kids, now is the perfect time. I have my consulation on November 18th and want/need to be 189lbs for that date. I need to have a BMI of less than 30 in order for my PS to operate on me. The surgery won't be until the new year (after Disney trip), but I want to meet that 30 goal by my consultation and then be even smaller by the time the surgery date rolls around.

Still doing WW (faithfully now) and still working out to Wii Fit... Can't wait for the end of October... Jillian Michaels (biggest loser trainer ) Fitness Ultimatum comes out for the Wii and I know she'll make me kick it up a notch.