Losing weight for Mickey

[Liz&Griff'smom]

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

Thanks! I was considering hiking sandals. I am going shopping for some today.

 

[NoahsMommy3]

My name is Becky & I will be 26 at the beginning of August! I am highly overweight for my height but am working on getting back to my high school "skinny"! I've never been a tiny person but more along the average size for todays society (I was a 12/14 in high school)! We are going to Disney in October and I want to lose 40lbs by then! I have hit my first 5% goal and am working on my next mini goal of 10% which will then give me only 18lbs to go for my first "big" goal! My overall goal is 75lbs but it makes it hard when I look at the big picture of that so I've broken it down into mini goals!

Diet: WW - counting points. I've also cut out any sweet drinks. I have water 24/7 now! I also limit myself to eating out only twice a week instead of 7+
Exercise: - 2 mile "walk away the pounds" dvd in the morning. 3 mile "walk away the pounds" dvd at night. I also attend Curves 3-4 times a week.
Hurdles: SWEETS!!! I've resorted to the WW ice creams (which are delicious)!
Strengths: My DH is doing it along with me!!!!
Start Date: May 28, 2009
Start Weight: 227.6
Current Weight: As of my last weigh in (06/25) I weighed 214.8 which is a total of 12.8lbs in 4 weeks!

I CAN I WILL I AM!!!!!!!!!

 

[vickiemariko]

Hi Everyone! I've come across this board a few times now, and today's the day. I'm 26 and I've been struggling with losing about 8 pounds for 6 months now. I am a lifetime member with WW but I just need something new and fresh to help me get on the bandwagon again. I love how supportive you all are and I commend everyones motivation! My plan is to keep counting points and increase my exercise. The big challenge for me will be to not snack on candy,chocolate, dessert type stuff at night! That's a big one for me, but I can do it! I'm going to Vegas with some family in August and would really like to have some of my extra baggage gone. I have a pretty small stature, I'm 5'1. And honestly I need to go in and weigh so I can officially set a goal. That will be my task to do tomorrow morning, and I'll be back with my starting weight.

 

[Giosmommy]

Hey everyone! I just wanted to say I think this thread is really encouraging to people like me who want to loose the weight before making the trip to WDW! I have by no means been a small person my whole life (size 16/18 in high school) but after I had my son 4 years ago I just cannot seem to get rid of this weight! I really want to loose at least 75 lbs by my trip May 2010! Im not one to really "stick" to a diet plan, I tried South Beach Diet and after about a month of doing REALLY good I fell off the wagon! I can't not eat bread! Its my cryptonite! Anyways I am really determined to loose this before my trip and I think this will be an extremely helpful thread to read in trying to make my goal!! Thank you to whoever posted this one!

Diet: Cutting back carbs (mostly) and sugars
Excersize: "Walk away the pounds" (thank u comcast for having it on demand) and riding the stationary bike 30 minutes 3 days a week
Starting weight: 250 (I am reluctant to post it but maybe it will motivate me more!)
Goal: Loose at least 75lbs by May 2010. Hopefully more!
Well there it is, all laid out there lol.....

 

[DVC Tina]

Hey everyone! I just wanted to say I think this thread is really encouraging to people like me who want to loose the weight before making the trip to WDW! I have by no means been a small person my whole life (size 16/18 in high school) but after I had my son 4 years ago I just cannot seem to get rid of this weight! I really want to loose at least 75 lbs by my trip May 2010! Im not one to really "stick" to a diet plan, I tried South Beach Diet and after about a month of doing REALLY good I fell off the wagon! I can't not eat bread! Its my cryptonite! Anyways I am really determined to loose this before my trip and I think this will be an extremely helpful thread to read in trying to make my goal!! Thank you to whoever posted this one!

Diet: Cutting back carbs (mostly) and sugars
Excersize: "Walk away the pounds" (thank u comcast for having it on demand) and riding the stationary bike 30 minutes 3 days a week
Starting weight: 250 (I am reluctant to post it but maybe it will motivate me more!)
Goal: Loose at least 75lbs by May 2010. Hopefully more!
Well there it is, all laid out there lol.....

Keep motivated, that's what I'm going to try to do too!

 

[DVC Tina]

Hi Everyone,

I am on a mission to lose weight too. I have a few goals one for my trip in September and since I know I can't reach my ultimate goal by then, I have a second goal. So here's my info.

Name: Tina
Age: 34
Location: PA
Type of diet: Reduced Sugars / Low-Fat / Increased Proteins / Increased Fiber
Exercise: Walking, Swimming & my Wii Fit (Boy, do I love it!)
Start date of diet (This Time): 6/24/09
Weight at start of diet: 228.2
Goal for Disney: 199.9
Overall Goal: 149.9
Weight loss to date: 4.9 lbs (223.3)

 

[Giosmommy]

Keep motivated, that's what I'm going to try to do too!

The key is motivation, its just so hard to keep it going lol! ( he looks like he's doing jumping jacks!)

 

[NoahsMommy3]

I just weighed in for my 5th week and I'm down another 2lbs! That gives me a total of 14.8 so far! That's an average of a little more than 2.5lbs a week! Woo Hoo! I have 25.2 to go for my Mini Mickey Goal! These 4:30 am and 8:30 pm 3 mile walks and 4 days a week at Curves are really paying off finally!

 

[Dismom55]

Congrats to all those who are winning the battle. I know I have lost a bit more, but keep forgetting to weigh myself before I eat breakfast, so hopefully tomorrow.

Lets keep doing this well!!!!

 

[DVC Tina]

Name: Tina Age: 34 Location: PA
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Update --> Today's Date: 07/03/09
Start date of diet (This Time): 6/24/09

Weight at start of diet: 228.2
Current Weight: 221.6

Weight loss to date: 6.6 lbs

Goal for Disney: 199.9
Overall Goal: 149.9
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I really love my new Wii Fit. It has totally helped motivate me to exercise and I find when I exercise I eat better. Mainly because (lol) I am a brat and all I can think of is --> "No Way - If I exercised, I am NOT going to waste it by eating bad".

I just really hope to keep it up this time!

 

[Gisele]

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

I wish that I only had 12 pounds to lose. However, alas it is far more from that.

 

[Dismom55]

I finally weighed myself again and I am down another 3 lbs.

I really think my aiming for 10,000 steps is making all the difference, plus walking is making me prepared for all the walking when at WDW.

 

[mthds]

Just wanted to check in. I "joined" this thread in March 2009 and set a goal to lose 60 pounds by my next trip to Disney which is in June 2010. I am excited to say I am almost at the 40 pounds loss mark.

I can not wait to go back to the World and take new Photopass pictures with the 60 pounds less of me than in summer of 2008!

 

[basketballmom]

Just wanted to check in. I "joined" this thread in March 2009 and set a goal to lose 60 pounds by my next trip to Disney which is in June 2010. I am excited to say I am almost at the 40 pounds loss mark.

I can not wait to go back to the World and take new Photopass pictures with the 60 pounds less of me than in summer of 2008!

WOW! That is wonderful!!!! What are you doing? Walking and watching portion sizes or something else?
Sadly, I have GAINED 20 pounds since last August....and I was overweight then.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Well I have about 5 weeks til my birthday, and I want to lose 10-15 lbs by then. I'm 1 week in, and I refuse to step on the scale, so I don't really know how much I've lost so far. I'll get on the scale in a week or 3..... Hope everyone else is doing good!

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

Congratulations on those of you losing weight! Rock on ladies!!!!!

I am excited to say that I have lost 26 pounds so far. I have 8 more pounds to go to reach my original goal. I am hoping I can keep it up so that my kids will have a thinner Mom to have pictures with.

I actually had to go buy a couple pairs of shorts because all of mine were too big!!!! That was so awesome. I am down 3 sizes so far. Made me feel on top of the world.

Dawn

 

[preciousmama45]

I just had our 5th child. I tried to reach my pre-pregnancy weight a few months ago and did not get too far. For the first time in my life, I just don't have the motivation to excercise. Btw caring for my baby, keeping up with my older children's needs and helping my hubby, I hardly have time to sleep let alone trying to stick to a care plan for myself. I'm a little annoyed with myself. I know I can do better.

Finding this thread has encouraged me. We leave for WDW in 4 months. I want to really do this.

Can I join the group?

Home-LA
start date-July 23, 2009
goal date-November 23, 2009
start weight-145
goal weight 4 Dis-125
plan- aerobics, crunches, drink plenty of water,
smaller food portions & get rest

 

[sonnesolsun]

I just had our 5th child. I tried to reach my pre-pregnancy weight a few months ago and did not get too far. For the first time in my life, I just don't have the motivation to excercise. Btw caring for my baby, keeping up with my older children's needs and helping my hubby, I hardly have time to sleep let alone trying to stick to a care plan for myself. I'm a little annoyed with myself. I know I can do better.

Finding this thread has encouraged me. We leave for WDW in 4 months. I want to really do this.

Can I join the group?

Home-LA
start date-July 23, 2009
goal date-November 23, 2009
start weight-145
goal weight 4 Dis-125
plan- aerobics, crunches, drink plenty of water,
smaller food portions & get rest

GO...GO...GO... You can do it!!!
Welcome and good luck!!!
I was 2lbs shy of my goal weight for our trip...but oh well!!! I had a blast anyway!!! It was our 1st trip and we were running from opening to closing almost everyday!!! It was crazy, but so worth it!!!

Don't get caught up in the numbers game, just how you feel, what you can do, and if you can wear your clothes you like!!!

Have a mgical trip and Good Luck!!!

 

[sonnesolsun]

GoofyBaby,

Where are you?
What has happened???
Did you let all the "junk" take you over and you have DISappeared???
Please come back to us here...we miss you!!!

Sonnesolsun
P.S. We had a great 1st trip and need to tell you all about it!!!

 

[Disneywed]

Hi all...I am not really a new DIS er, just don't post much, but I need this thread....

Here goes!


HI! I'm Judy ( all > "hi Judy")
Current weight is 261 ( I will weigh in the am and edit if necessary) EDIT 258
Goal is somewhere around 180
15 weeks until my 10th anniversary trip to BWV and I would like to strive for 30 pounds by then.

That would put me as I was in my avatar who thought at the time I would be hoping for 230!!