Losing weight for Mickey

[WdwforLife]

I have played this game for five years, my friends. And it never ceases to amaze me. About 3 months before my Disney trip I start to slim down. I love about 15 pounds. I pig out at Disney and then eat whatever I want all throughout the fall and winter. And then it starts all over again.

Tomorrow I leave for the World and I should weight in just under my goal weight. So tomorrow for breakfast is a tasty Wawa breakfast sandwich and a slice of frozen Adam's Peanut Butter Ripple cheesecake from The Cheesecake factory. My Disney gorge-fest starts hard as soon as I wake up!

 

[judypriv]

Doing Ok here, how about you guys? Lost another pound so far. Hubby doing great!

Started at 185 lbs. me 175 lbs now
Hubby 232 lbs. 217 lbs. now

 

[llwtaylor]

I started my diet mid-July. Yes, we are going to WDW in December....and, yes, I want to look good for the trip. But, the reality is that I am doing this for me, and not Mickey. I started at 226 lbs., and am down to 199 at present. Goal weight is 170 and for the first time ever, I think I can do it!

 

[Ms.Organization]

I have been wanting to go to Disney for years, however, convincing my soon to be DH has been the issue. We are getting married on Oct 9, 2010 and I already have out trip booked for September 14 - 25, 2011. He isn't 100% sure he wants to go mainly because he has never been but I bit the bullet and booked regardless

Now that being said I am over-weight and don't want to be turned away from rides etc when I go to Disney. I have been going to TOPS (Take Off Pound Sensibly) for a number of years now but haven't really "stuck to it" so here I go again ...

Name: Sarah Ann
Age: 31
Location: Glace Bay, NS Canada
Type of diet: Healthy Eating
Exercise: Walking treadmill and outside - when I can I will add in some Wii Fit, Sports, & EA Active
Start date of diet: 08/24/2010
Weight at start of diet: 360
Goal weight: Ultimately I want to be 175, however, I know this is not attainable by our trip so I will just strive for 80lbs down and be happy if I can lose more


What I'm doing: I am going to work on STICKING with a meal plan that suits my lifestyle, is healthy with lots of fruits & vegetables and incorporates WALKING ... lots and lots of WALKING

 

[judypriv]

I am going to work on STICKING with a meal plan that suits my lifestyle, is healthy with lots of fruits & vegetables and incorporates WALKING ... lots and lots of WALKING

I did WW many times and it worked every time but I did eventually gain it all back. This time we are eating healthier and more fruits and veggies. Less snacks and hardly any junk or sugar but walking at least 5 nights a week, 3.5 miles. I think that does more then anything. I see definition and muscles I forgot I had now.

I'm short too so every pound on or off shows. 5 pounds on me looks like 20 on my husband.

 

[scdak]

Just saw this thread today, chiming in to say great job for all that have been suceeding with wt loss, I wish I could say I am doing as well. I am going to WDW Nov 30th and would like to weigh less, I've increased my activity level and try to watch what I eat but not always successful every day But all I can do is keep trying. I have a chronic back problem that limits my walking so I am trying to increase my endurance by doing more walking, walking in my pool and stationary cycling. A cordless keyboard/mouse is a great invention, I can bike and read DIS boards at the same time, my miles have increased daily since I bought it a few days ago, I have to make myself get off now! Fine tune my eating and I might actually start losing more weight, right now I would say I am down about 10 lbs since I decided in Feb. to make the trip in November/December.

 

[Eliza32]

Hi everyone
I'm Elizabeth and I'm 47. Back in January I decided to lose weight for Mickey, so have been doing slimming world ever since. We go to the World in 3 weeks and DH and I are both 56lbs lighter than we were!!!!!

 

[Wendybird55]

Today was WW weigh in day for me and total weight lost as of today is 102.2lbs. I have 11 more days and 1 more WW weigh day before we leave for Disney. Would love to be down another 2-3 lbs before we go, but am very happy the way I am now. It will be hot when we go and knowing I will be comfortable in shorts (instead of capris) and very lighweight shirts is great to know. Plus I plan on using the pool and waterparks more.

I would say I'm within 10lbs of my goal weight (haven't set it yet) and yes I did this for me...I was in great shape about 5-6 years ago and then a series of medical and other events occurred and before I knew it I had gained a lot of weight.

I must say I find the key to be a good exercise program in addition to a sensible diet. I work out at home 6 days a week. I use the Beachbody Power 90 programs and love them. They really seem to work for my body. And thought I was never a WW person. it really seems to be working for me.

I went on this weight loss journey with my sister who has lost over 115lbs so far. She along with me, DH and my son will be going to Disney...My sister has been my longtime Disney cohert - we went together many time before I got married and this is her 3rd year joining me and my son and DH. 3 adults with one pre-schooler kinda evens out the field!

Anyway, we are both so excited about this trip as it will be one where we both are not pooh sized. We are looking forward to being more comfortable, less tired and less affected by the heat and enjoying all our ADRs....we're not going to go crazy with the eating, but we both agreed that there will be no point counting in Disney but no over stuffing as well. We'll just enjoy it all in moderation and then we'll come back home to more point counting!

Good luck to everyone on their weight loss journey and congratluations to all of you who have lost.

 

[judypriv]

the field!

Anyway, we are both so excited about this trip as it will be one where we both are not pooh sized.
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Pooh sized. Thanks! That really mad me laugh and I've had a rough day.

 

[jennyleettu]

Hey Everyone!

I too am going to lose some weight before Disney. Our first family trip is December 2011! So I have over a year. But I am currently pregnant with my second. My first I gained 80lbs ! I did lose 66lbs before getting pregnant again but that took about two years to lose. I've gained about 25lbs with number two. But my weight is still up there and I still have a month left in my pregnancy.

Name: Courtney
Home: Ohio
Current weight: 245
Goal weight: I would love to be around 170 by our trip if not less. My goal for losing weight all together is to be around 140.
What I'm doing: Right now I'm trying to keep my cravings down. I've got a bit of a sweet tooth these last couple months. Doesn't help that my DD birthday is this Saturday! I'm baking the cake tomorrow. After I have the baby I am think about trying weight watchers along with cooking more at home and keeping a lot of fruits and veggies in the house instead of junk food. It's hard when my hubby always wants to buy something bad for my waist line.

I am really looking forward to losing the weight. I know it won't be easy. The first time I did it with the help of Jillian Michaels DVDs, Wii Fit and walking. I am hoping to do the same thing this time and maybe get some help from weight watchers.

I am a little worried about being able to get a routine down with a 3 year old running around and a newborn. But I will find a way. I have to find a way. I want to be a healthy weight for my girls and my DH. So I can go to the fun things without complaining. I also have asthma so the extra weight just doesn't help.

Good Luck Everyone!!! I'll be think about you all and sending good thoughts your way.

You are I are right there together! We are going back end of Sept 11, and I'm pregnant with my second. I haven't gained much weight this time around but I know due to health issues it will be difficult for me to lose the weight! Good luck to you!!!

Today was WW weigh in day for me and total weight lost as of today is 102.2lbs. I have 11 more days and 1 more WW weigh day before we leave for Disney. Would love to be down another 2-3 lbs before we go, but am very happy the way I am now. It will be hot when we go and knowing I will be comfortable in shorts (instead of capris) and very lighweight shirts is great to know. Plus I plan on using the pool and waterparks more.

I would say I'm within 10lbs of my goal weight (haven't set it yet) and yes I did this for me...I was in great shape about 5-6 years ago and then a series of medical and other events occurred and before I knew it I had gained a lot of weight.

I must say I find the key to be a good exercise program in addition to a sensible diet. I work out at home 6 days a week. I use the Beachbody Power 90 programs and love them. They really seem to work for my body. And thought I was never a WW person. it really seems to be working for me.

I went on this weight loss journey with my sister who has lost over 115lbs so far. She along with me, DH and my son will be going to Disney...My sister has been my longtime Disney cohert - we went together many time before I got married and this is her 3rd year joining me and my son and DH. 3 adults with one pre-schooler kinda evens out the field!

Anyway, we are both so excited about this trip as it will be one where we both are not pooh sized. We are looking forward to being more comfortable, less tired and less affected by the heat and enjoying all our ADRs....we're not going to go crazy with the eating, but we both agreed that there will be no point counting in Disney but no over stuffing as well. We'll just enjoy it all in moderation and then we'll come back home to more point counting!

Good luck to everyone on their weight loss journey and congratluations to all of you who have lost.

That's awesome! Sounds like you have done great!! Enjoy your trip.

I'm so glad I found this thread. My BFF and I were talking about this earlier today when I told her I had a really hard time finding pictures of my family from our last trip that I liked because I was over weight. I am determined to NOT have that happen again. This trip will include 2 little ones and I will have a little less than a year to lose weight. I know I won't be able to get to my ideal weight but I would like to lose at least 50-60 lbs. I'm hoping my doctor will be able to help some keep my medical issues in check so it won't be as difficult to lose weight as it has been in the past!

 

[Holly324]

I'm down about 3 pounds! That make me happy - started at 200 now at 197, goal of 155.....keep it coming!! By the way, guys, everyone's success stories are so encouraging!!!! Keep sharing!

 

[Ms.Organization]

Well I'm down 4lbs in 2 weeks, losing it slow but still losing. I get married in 5 weeks so once the stress of that day is over I'm sure I will get on better track!!

 

[Ms.Organization]

Well I'm down 4lbs in 2 weeks, losing it slow but still losing. I get married in 5 weeks so once the stress of that day is over I'm sure I will get on better track!!

 

[Dismom55]

Congrats to those who have lost, keep it up you are doing something right.

I myself have gotten lazy as I have slacked off my exercises, that is until this week and I am back on track with that. I hope to have a weight loss to report soon. I have done my grocery shopping for this week and purchased lots of fresh fruit and veggies for meals, so I have the tools in place for success.

 

[Figment's Girl]

I started to get serious about losing a week ago. I had been doing a lot of exercise but not dieting so I hadn't gained any but I started doing Weight Watchers at home on Monday the 30th. I weighed myself Friday morning (I know I should have waited until Monday but this is my birthday weekend and was going to take a break from WW for two meals) and I'm down 2 lbs! I weighed 176lbs at the beginning so now I'm down to 174 with a goal of eventually getting to 130 but I go to WDW during the last week of October so I just want to try to loose 20 lbs by then. 18 more to go.

 

[judypriv]

Hey, all, still going.

Started at 185 lbs. me 173 lbs now
Hubby 232 lbs. 216 lbs. now

 

[Dismom55]

50 minutes on te exercise bike last night, got a streak going of exercise.

Have a Safe Labor Day!

 

[Figment's Girl]

Down another lb to 173. Walked twice on my lunch this week, one walk was 2.5 miles, the other was 3.5.

 

[disneypolybride2008]

hi. i lost 9 lbs in the last 4 weeks i've been eating less, and doing 5-10hrs a week of bball, running, walking, biking, weights

 

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