Losing weight for Mickey

[61292cna]

I'm down to 237 this week & am planing on being between 225 & 230 when we finally go.

 

[GoofyBaby]

Congratulations everyone! Keep up the great work!

I wish I could share in your accomplishment, but I've fallen off the wagon and I've had the worst time trying to get back on. The stress of summer school, the mess that my school financial aid is in, plus family issues have really taken a toll on me. I am going to go weigh in this weekend and make myself be accountable, but it won't be pretty. . .I could really use some encouragement!

 

[sonnesolsun]

Hang in there hon!!!
We all hit walls and then bounce back. It is when we hit a wall and get so down on ourselves that we end up sabotaging ALL of our hard work! So, don't do that!!! Stay upbeat, get back on the horse!!!
When are you going back to see Goofy???
Just think thin!!! like Goofy!!!

You'll make it. I hit a stalemate for about a month or so, but now the lbs are starting to melt away little by little. I am just 2lbs away from my goal weight (although I missed my target date, but oh well...). I have 9 days 'til Disney and 2lbs left! Maybe I'll make it, maybe I won't, but I know I feel a whole lot better than I did 6 months ago and will enjoy my trip a whole lot more w/ my DS who's turning 4 while there and DD who just turned 6. Lord knows I'll need the extra energy with it being our 1st trip!!!

Long story short...YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
Just think thin!!! (Not sure why I chose the dancing banana, it just seemed appropriate).

Good Luck!
Lot of love and pixie dust being sent your way!!!
Sunny Ray

Congratulations everyone! Keep up the great work!

I wish I could share in your accomplishment, but I've fallen off the wagon and I've had the worst time trying to get back on. The stress of summer school, the mess that my school financial aid is in, plus family issues have really taken a toll on me. I am going to go weigh in this weekend and make myself be accountable, but it won't be pretty. . .I could really use some encouragement!

 

[GoofyBaby]

Thank you Sunny Ray! Your post really made my day. I wish I didn't just go straight for the sweets when I get too stressed and I've been stressed for a few weeks now. I just have to fight this and tell myself I deserve to be healthy and happy. . . I will think thin!

And I love the dancing banana!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Hey everyone - OP here

I'm getting frustrated! I have been doing everything right this week - I've eaten within my points, and ran between 2-5 miles every day, and I haven't lost anything! I know I ay be gaining muscle weight, but still, I have about 30 more pounds to lose, and I was to see the scale going down!!
On the bright side, I'm getting a full body wrap Monday - they say you can lose 5-17 inches each time (though it doesn't last forever) so we will see how it goes.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

 

[chonga]

Hi!
Amy here, and I am planning our family's first ever WDW vaca in December '09. I want to be in good shape, so I can handle all the walking. My DH even said he would buy me a treadmill that we can BOTH use.

Is this thread open for new people? If so, please count me in.

I'm so happy- I weighed myself, and I am down 2 more pounds!

 

[nettii]

Chongato the boards! Good job on the 2lbs!I am just getting myself back on the wagon after falling off getting run over and drug!LOLI am committed to getting this weight off! we are going in Sept and my goal is to be down 20 to 25 lbs by our trip! Im also down a few lbsIm sure you will find these boards helpfull and addicting as you are getting ready for you up coming trip!
Welcome again Nettii

 

[chonga]

Thank you so much for the nice welcome, Netti! I, too, know all about that wagon! My weight has yo-yo'd since I was 12 years old. I'm ready to be healthy and happy in mind, spirit, AND body!

And congrats on your good work! You can do this; that is a very achievable goal before September. Good luck!


Here's my info:

Name: Amy
Age: 39
Location: Woodstock, GA
Type of diet: Primarily whole foods, avoiding carbs and processed foods
Excercise: Walking (treadmill primarily) and swimming
Start date of diet: June 23, 2009
Goal: 140
Weight at start of diet: 192
Weight loss to date: 5 lbs (187)

 

[chonga]

Yea!!! My sister is giving me her treadmill! Just wanted to share that.
Have a great week, everyone!
-Amy

 

[kckmom]

Hi all, this is my 3rd trip to WDW and I am in the worst shape I have ever been in! I hope this can help me stay motivated, you are all doing such a great job!

Name: Andrea
Age: 43
Location: central NJ
Type of diet: trying to follow low GI plan, looks good for the whole family
Excercise: Pilates, some walking (have plantar fascitis, so that is iffy)
Start date of diet: June 30, 2009
Goal: 150 (final goal)
Disney goal: 175-180
Weight at start of diet: 200

 

[Liz&Griff'smom]

Can I join this group? I have been on the boards for about a month. I have been trying to lose weight before my trip in July.

My husband and I went to WDW in April 2008. On our second day we went to Epcot and I only lasted three hours because of my weight. My husband was really disappointed. I promised myself that I would lose weight before our next trip. I started at 226lbs. in September 2008. I am now 168lbs. and I have less then three more more weeks before my family trip.

Being able to walk around WDW for a week was my goal. I hope that I can do it. I have been on Weight Watchers all of this time.

I wish that I would have found this group sooner. You all seem like a great supportive group.

 

[tigger813]

Can I join this group? I have been on the boards for about a month. I have been trying to lose weight before my trip in July.

My husband and I went to WDW in April 2008. On our second day we went to Epcot and I only lasted three hours because of my weight. My husband was really disappointed. I promised myself that I would lose weight before our next trip. I started at 226lbs. in September 2008. I am now 168lbs. and I have less then three more more weeks before my family trip.

Being able to walk around WDW for a week was my goal. I hope that I can do it. I have been on Weight Watchers all of this time.

I wish that I would have found this group sooner. You all seem like a great supportive group.

CONGRATS! Have a wonderful trip! I had lost 25 pounds before our April and I even found it much easier getting around despite the knees bothering me from all of my working out! Have you been doing walking while dieting? Maybe take some walks to get yourself ready!

Have a great trip! You earned it!!!!

 

[tigger813]

Got back into exercising big time today! I've gained about 5 pounds in the last month due to being sick and the rain and a busy schedule!

I did my 30 day challenge and then did an additional 30 minutes on the EA Sports Active for the Wii! I really like the variety and I was really sweating. Then today I went to work. I'm a massage therapist and gave one massage and I was sweating up a storm. I've been good today eating and drinking wise. I have 2 massages tomorrow and then another one on Thursday night so that should help me too!

I hope to be between 150 and 155 by my birthday (August 13) or by my nephew's Eagle Scout banquet the end of August. I have that to buy a dress for and then a family wedding on the Friday of Labor Day weekend. I want to get something fabulous for that to show off my new body! I'm getting inspired again!

Best of luck to everyone!

 

[sonnesolsun]

Hi all, this is my 3rd trip to WDW and I am in the worst shape I have ever been in! I hope this can help me stay motivated, you are all doing such a great job!

Name: Andrea
Age: 43
Location: central NJ
Type of diet: trying to follow low GI plan, looks good for the whole family
Excercise: Pilates, some walking (have plantar fascitis, so that is iffy)
Start date of diet: June 30, 2009
Goal: 150 (final goal)
Disney goal: 175-180
Weight at start of diet: 200

I love my FitFlops I bought for walking!!! They are great!!!
While I don't have plantar fascitis, my friend does, and she is the one who introduced me to the FitFlops. She says they are the only sandals she can wear during the summer. They claim to give you a work out while you wear them. They even come with a WARNING label on them! It was hilarious. But, I can honestly say, I have noticed some trimmer areas on my thighs and booty!!! Plus, I dropped another 2lbs since I started wearing them almost everyday!!!

Good Luck!!!

 

[sonnesolsun]

Thank you Sunny Ray! Your post really made my day. I wish I didn't just go straight for the sweets when I get too stressed and I've been stressed for a few weeks now. I just have to fight this and tell myself I deserve to be healthy and happy. . . I will think thin!

And I love the dancing banana!

How's it going GoofyBaby??? We leave in just two days for the drive down!!! I am a packing fool!!! (Okay, this is the closest they had for a packing smilie!!!) Hope the weigh-in didn't do you in!!! Hang in there and remember...all that stress is just junk that doesn't matter anyway...at least not in the grand scheme of it all. By the way...what do you teach? I teach German! Can't wait for Epcot!!!

Talk to ya later!

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

I wanted to thank all of you for sharing your experiences! I have been sticking with the plan and exercising, and so far I have lost 22 pounds. I still have 12 more to go, but I am now to the point that I know I can accomplish my goal. I am going to try and have it all gone by Disney, but if I don't I know I will eventually do it!

 

[sonnesolsun]

I wanted to thank all of you for sharing your experiences! I have been sticking with the plan and exercising, and so far I have lost 22 pounds. I still have 12 more to go, but I am now to the point that I know I can accomplish my goal. I am going to try and have it all gone by Disney, but if I don't I know I will eventually do it!

Isn't it great to feel that sense of accomplishment!!! Good for you!!! Keep it up and watch out Disney!!!

 

[fletchers5]

You are all an inspiration......It is really nice to see people helping other people......

I am trying a new diet....since hitting my 40's it has been really hard to get rid of the MIDDLE section. I really haven't gained much weight over my normal weight...but when the pants are getting tight and you feel bigger, it is just very uncomfortable...so here I am AGAIN...trying to lose weight. I always say " at my funeral they will say what they remember most about me is......she was always on a different diet" LOL

I read about this diet on " lose to cruise". It is supposed to help you lose inches not just pounds. A pound a day in the beginning is normal. If you feel bloated this diet will help with that. I have tried the Atkins diet on and off for years. It used to be great when I needed to lose 10 lbs quick. Since I am mid 40's it is a LOT harder to lose that 10 lbs. This diet is actually very easy and if anyone wants some information on it please feel free to email me at kfletch55@yahoo.com


Start date: June 22
Start weight: 136
Diet: No wheat.....No sugar
Weight to date: 130 ( Lost 6 lbs)
Goal weight: 124

 

[Liz&Griff'smom]

I have a question about shoes. I am sure that this question has already been asked somewhere in this thread, but it is a LONG thread. I am trying to find a good pair of shoes to wear on my next WDW vacation. My feet always swell up really bad after just one day of walking the park and my shoes feel tight. Does this happen to anyone else? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. My family usually only makes small two day trips to WDW. This is the first time that we are going for a week and I am worried that I will not be able to make it the whole week. Thanks!

 

[A4Disney]

I have a question about shoes. I am sure that this question has already been asked somewhere in this thread, but it is a LONG thread. I am trying to find a good pair of shoes to wear on my next WDW vacation. My feet always swell up really bad after just one day of walking the park and my shoes feel tight. Does this happen to anyone else? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. My family usually only makes small two day trips to WDW. This is the first time that we are going for a week and I am worried that I will not be able to make it the whole week. Thanks!

Congrats on the weight loss!What an accomplishment! About the shoes-I prefer a good hiking sandal(like Tevas or Keenes)