@~Losing Weight for Mickey~@

[ckdsnynt]

I just came across this post. We too are going in Sept to FW cabins and I'd love to get 40-50 lbs off before we leave. I've battled my weight all my life and I'm 45 yrs old. Sometimes I just say, "it is what it is" and I'm tired of trying. This a.m., I'm off to the Y for the first time in 3 wks. I was on a good run of 3 times a week from end of Jan until first of April but I didn't lose more than 2 lbs. I was doing Weight Watchers on my own (been there, done that so I have all the info) but...well, those of you who have been on this yo-yo know what I mean. I'll try this AGAIN and keep an eye on everyone else's posts...maybe I'll learn something new.

Can't promise that you will learn anything new but I can promise you that the people on here will support you and encourage yuou and they understand where you are coming from because we either have been there, are there now or will be there tomorrow

Don't give up. Keep trying. I have lost and gained the same 20 pounds so many times that I have lost count. So here I am to lose it for good as well as 50 or so of its friends!

 

[KarBear]

Hi Guys and Gals!
I've been off for a while but now I am back. I went to the gym tonight and it felt good getting back in to work out. But I am sore tonight!

Thanks for all the post - it really did help me get motivated to get back into shape. I kept thinking if all of you can do it - I can too!

Why is it so easy to gain weight and so hard to take it off????
But work it off I must!

Thanks again to all that post!

 

[onejellyshelly]

I am going in Sept. also, I would also love to weight 40-50 lbs less. It is the hardest thing that I have done. I cleaned my closet today, I put all the beautiful size 10 clothes up, then I did the cute size 12, then the 14's to just get by. What was left --- 16's. I am going to do my best everyday and realize I am going to have bad days.

Good news is I am walking 1.5 3-4 days a week. I have lost 1/2lbs.

 

[lisa_barrentine]

Hello to everyone new ... and way to go to all who are working hare to reach their goals...

Not having a good night ... I organize a Photopass Share and they will be shut down on Friday ....
I completely understand why ... but still ... As far as the splitting a photopass CD being illegal ... I called photopass not illegal ... so pheww I was for a minute there ....

Guess I'll have to figure something else out ...

 

[ckdsnynt]

Hello to everyone new ... and way to go to all who are working hare to reach their goals...

Not having a good night ... I organize a Photopass Share and they will be shut down on Friday ....
I completely understand why ... but still ... As far as the splitting a photopass CD being illegal ... I called photopass not illegal ... so pheww I was for a minute there ....

Guess I'll have to figure something else out ...

Can't you pm the others in the share and get their email addresses and set up the pass share that way? Mine for May is already set up and paid for and we have the organizer's email address so I think we are okay.

 

[lisa_barrentine]

Can't you pm the others in the share and get their email addresses and set up the pass share that way? Mine for May is already set up and paid for and we have the organizer's email address so I think we are okay.

Asked them all to email me to a Email Address strictly for Disney related stuff

 

[loralie]

Finally lost the pounds I had "yo-yo-ed" with and another to boot. I haven't seen 155 in a long time! I am attributing it to getting up before work and getting a workout done early. I think it revved up my metabolism and it stayed with me all day. At Weight Watchers they were always telling us "work the plan and the plan will work". Keep working, ladies! Perseverence pays off!

I agree that working out in the morning is a great way to start the day. I feel so much better when I do that. Why I don't do it every day is another issue! Keep up the great work!

Can't promise that you will learn anything new but I can promise you that the people on here will support you and encourage yuou and they understand where you are coming from because we either have been there, are there now or will be there tomorrow

Don't give up. Keep trying. I have lost and gained the same 20 pounds so many times that I have lost count. So here I am to lose it for good as well as 50 or so of its friends!

Hey ckdsnynt...we will be in WDW at the same time. Where are you guys staying? It's almost here...I am so excited!

Why is it so easy to gain weight and so hard to take it off????
But work it off I must!

I have been asking myself that question for years! It is so unfair but we all go through it. I know you said you were sore after going to the gym but it is such a good feeling, right? I love that sore feeling. Keep up the great job!

I am going in Sept. also, I would also love to weight 40-50 lbs less. It is the hardest thing that I have done. I cleaned my closet today, I put all the beautiful size 10 clothes up, then I did the cute size 12, then the 14's to just get by. What was left --- 16's. I am going to do my best everyday and realize I am going to have bad days.

Good news is I am walking 1.5 3-4 days a week. I have lost 1/2lbs.

Great job with the clothes and the walking. Just take it one day at a time and don't ever give up.

Hello to everyone new ... and way to go to all who are working hare to reach their goals...

Not having a good night ... I organize a Photopass Share and they will be shut down on Friday ....
I completely understand why ... but still ... As far as the splitting a photopass CD being illegal ... I called photopass not illegal ... so pheww I was for a minute there ....

Guess I'll have to figure something else out ...

Hi Lisa, How dose the photopass share work?

As far as I am doing I could be doing better. I only did a quick 10 min. workout with my DH yesterday. I was so tired from lack of sleep that I did not workout later like I thought I would. I also ate a little too much yesterday. Nothing really bad but too many 100 cal snacks. I have to be careful with the food. I am so good at work but when I come home it is like I just want to keep eating and eating. today is a new day and I will not let a bad eating day become a bad eating week. O.K....I gotta go. I will check back a little later.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day,

Loralie

 

[ckdsnynt]

Hey ckdsnynt...we will be in WDW at the same time. Where are you guys staying? It's almost here...I am so excited!


Loralie

We will be at POFQ May 15-23. We've stayed at POR several times but this will be our first time at FQ and we are looking forward to it. It will be my DH our adult DD (who will be having a birthday on the 17) and me. All of us need a vacation so badly!

 

[loralie]

We will be at POFQ May 15-23. We've stayed at POR several times but this will be our first time at FQ and we are looking forward to it. It will be my DH our adult DD (who will be having a birthday on the 17) and me. All of us need a vacation so badly!

Have a great time at POFQ. I have never stayed there but did love CBR when we were there in 2005. For our trip it will be DH, DS13, DS11 and me. We are on the basic dining plan but I am nervous about my 11 year old. He basically eats chicken strips, pizza or pasta. He does not like hamburgers, hot dogs or mac and cheese. Weird, I know. My 13 year old is a little bit of a better eater so I am no worried about him. We will be staying at the GF May 15 to May 22. I am still pinching myself that we are staying at the GF, thanks to the buy 4 get 3 deal. It's funny how we are getting to WDW the same day but our tickers are off by 1 day.

Have you started getting everything ready? My DH pretty much has everything he needs and my kids have most of their clothes. I want to buy them new sneakers and have them wear them before the trip. I will have to do that this weekend. I on the other hand need so much stuff I am starting to feel overwhelmed. I guess I have to go shopping for myself this weekend too. I have hardly any summer clothes but I did get 2 new bathing suits so I am good in that area.

Loralie

 

[MissionWDW]

Hi Guys and Gals!
I've been off for a while but now I am back. I went to the gym tonight and it felt good getting back in to work out. But I am sore tonight!

Good job getting back to the gym! It hurts so bad when I haven't worked out in awhile, but it kind of feels good. At least you know you really did something..lol!

 

[MissionWDW]

I am going in Sept. also, I would also love to weight 40-50 lbs less. It is the hardest thing that I have done. I cleaned my closet today, I put all the beautiful size 10 clothes up, then I did the cute size 12, then the 14's to just get by. What was left --- 16's. I am going to do my best everyday and realize I am going to have bad days.

Good news is I am walking 1.5 3-4 days a week. I have lost 1/2lbs.

You have a great attitude about it! WTG with the walking and weightloss!

Hello to everyone new ... and way to go to all who are working hare to reach their goals...

Not having a good night ... I organize a Photopass Share and they will be shut down on Friday ....
I completely understand why ... but still ... As far as the splitting a photopass CD being illegal ... I called photopass not illegal ... so pheww I was for a minute there ....

Guess I'll have to figure something else out ...

Ugh...I'm sorry. I hope you get this figured out quickly!


I haven't been able to weigh in for awhile..thought battery was dead. I kept replacing it, but it still wasn't working. I got a new scale last night and couldn't believe it! As of this morning I lost 17.2lbs since the start of this all. Roughly 3 weeks ago. I know it seems like a lot, but I'm doing everything right....totally not starving myself. It's the low carbs and working out I tell you! I had posted a couple of days ago about my heart pounding. Well after a short 30 minute workout yesterday I started getting this chest pain and pressure. It was going down my arms, up my neck, into back. I was having problems breathing. I was trying to not overreact...but it was getting bad. DH left work and took me to ER...they ran EKG, bloodwork and Xrays. Everything looked fine, but the ER doc wants me to contact my doctor have them hook me up to a monitor. Started with a "H" but can't remember the name of it...I would have to wear it for a week and phone in my results. I was so worried that it was going to be something wrong and I'd have to stop working out. She told me I can still work out, but if I feel like that again get to the hospital. I did get some GREAT news...my blood pressure and blood sugar levels have both gone back to normal!!! I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to get this news. When I first started this, it wasn't about the weight to me. I have four small children and when the doctor told me I was insulin resistant..all I could think was that I would die early and they would be the ones to suffer. The weight loss is wonderful, but getting healthy and watching my vitals go back to normal is what I really want.

 

[loralie]

I haven't been able to weigh in for awhile..thought battery was dead. I kept replacing it, but it still wasn't working. I got a new scale last night and couldn't believe it! As of this morning I lost 17.2lbs since the start of this all. Roughly 3 weeks ago. I know it seems like a lot, but I'm doing everything right....totally not starving myself. It's the low carbs and working out I tell you! I had posted a couple of days ago about my heart pounding. Well after a short 30 minute workout yesterday I started getting this chest pain and pressure. It was going down my arms, up my neck, into back. I was having problems breathing. I was trying to not overreact...but it was getting bad. DH left work and took me to ER...they ran EKG, bloodwork and Xrays. Everything looked fine, but the ER doc wants me to contact my doctor have them hook me up to a monitor. Started with a "H" but can't remember the name of it...I would have to wear it for a week and phone in my results. I was so worried that it was going to be something wrong and I'd have to stop working out. She told me I can still work out, but if I feel like that again get to the hospital. I did get some GREAT news...my blood pressure and blood sugar levels have both gone back to normal!!! I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to get this news. When I first started this, it wasn't about the weight to me. I have four small children and when the doctor told me I was insulin resistant..all I could think was that I would die early and they would be the ones to suffer. The weight loss is wonderful, but getting healthy and watching my vitals go back to normal is what I really want.

Congrats on the weight loss and the good numbers for the blood pressure and blood sugar. That is Awesome!

Sorry about the chest pain and pressure. Hopefully they can figure out what happened. Still workout but maybe you need to cut it down a little or do it a little less intense. That sounds scary and you did the right thing going to the ER. Keep us posted on how you are feeling.

Loralie

 

[chellewashere]

Hi just found this post and hoping its ok to jump on board. I have the baby fat too. My DD is 3 1/2 now so yelp right with ya ladies that its just fat now. I quit smoking a month ago and gained 10 pounds BAMM!! Thought that was a lie that you gain some weight quitting. I think it took me all of 2 weeks to put on that much. I want to lose 26 pounds total by my trip in August. I want to lose 15 by June since I have a reunion to go to. And now since im 40 (ouch still hurts to say that) the weight aint coming off like it used to
Heres my info
My current weight 151lbs.
My current BMI 24 (according to Wii)
My goal date 8/15/09
My goal weigh 125lbs

 

[MeandMyBoys]

Hi!! I just found this thread and I'm right there with you all! I'd like to lose 20 pounds before my Disney trip in August. In 2005, I went on the South Beach Diet and lost 25 pounds over a period of 8 months. Although I was happy with my weight loss, I was never happy with my fitness level. I guess I managed to keep most of the weight off for about 2 years. Over the past 14 months or so, I've managed to regain just about all of the weight. I think some of it has to do with hitting 40. It is much harder for me to lose weight.

But honestly, some of it is just lack of motivation and commitment on my part. I think I have lost and regained the same 5 pounds 4 times since January of this year! I'll have a great week of diet and exercise and blow it on the weekend.

DH is in the same boat as me - he lost lots of weight at the same time that I did and he's put it all back on. We started dieting again this Monday - I've been very good. I've also started a walking program. I'm trying to walk 2.5 - 3 miles at least 4 times per week.

I hope you don't mind if I join your support group here. I've always found it helpful to have people to "talk" to about the struggles and challenges of weight loss!

 

[disneydreamertoo]

But honestly, some of it is just lack of motivation and commitment on my part. I think I have lost and regained the same 5 pounds 4 times since January of this year! I'll have a great week of diet and exercise and blow it on the weekend.

MeandMyBoys thats my pattern! I can be so good when I am away from the fridge but come the weekend and the celebratory let's eat out weekend--I gain the weight I worked so hard to loose! I'm thinking of changing my dis name to "yo-yo".

 

[loralie]

Hi just found this post and hoping its ok to jump on board. I have the baby fat too. My DD is 3 1/2 now so yelp right with ya ladies that its just fat now. I quit smoking a month ago and gained 10 pounds BAMM!! Thought that was a lie that you gain some weight quitting. I think it took me all of 2 weeks to put on that much. I want to lose 26 pounds total by my trip in August. I want to lose 15 by June since I have a reunion to go to. And now since im 40 (ouch still hurts to say that) the weight aint coming off like it used to

Congrats on quiting smoking. that is an awesome accomplishment. Think of all the money you will save too, I can't believe how expensive smoking is now. Just take it one day at a time and I am sure you will make it to your goal. Just don't ever give up. I am also turning 40 in November and I am freaking out a little bit about it. I wanted to go to Disney World for my 40th birthday but we would not be able to take off from work at that time so we will be there in 22 days! I told DH we can make this my birthday gift, anniversary gift, Christmas gift etc. I am just so excited to go. Welcome to the group, the people here are very helpful and motivating.

Hi!! I just found this thread and I'm right there with you all! I'd like to lose 20 pounds before my Disney trip in August. In 2005, I went on the South Beach Diet and lost 25 pounds over a period of 8 months. Although I was happy with my weight loss, I was never happy with my fitness level. I guess I managed to keep most of the weight off for about 2 years. Over the past 14 months or so, I've managed to regain just about all of the weight. I think some of it has to do with hitting 40. It is much harder for me to lose weight.

But honestly, some of it is just lack of motivation and commitment on my part. I think I have lost and regained the same 5 pounds 4 times since January of this year! I'll have a great week of diet and exercise and blow it on the weekend.

DH is in the same boat as me - he lost lots of weight at the same time that I did and he's put it all back on. We started dieting again this Monday - I've been very good. I've also started a walking program. I'm trying to walk 2.5 - 3 miles at least 4 times per week.

I hope you don't mind if I join your support group here. I've always found it helpful to have people to "talk" to about the struggles and challenges of weight loss!

Of course, join in on the group. I have lost 68 pounds on weight watchers and over the last 3 months I have gained back 15 pounds. I have been trying to lose the 15 pounds but it is not easy. I just keep telling myself that if I don't give up I will make it to my goal. I realized that when I give up watching what I eat and give up exercising , that is when the weight comes back so I just tell myself that I will be doing this for the rest of my life. Anyway...I am also trying to help my DH lose weight and it is not easy. I think a walking program is a great idea and the weather is getting warmer so it will be nice to walk outside. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

MeandMyBoys thats my pattern! I can be so good when I am away from the fridge but come the weekend and the celebratory let's eat out weekend--I gain the weight I worked so hard to loose! I'm thinking of changing my dis name to "yo-yo".

I think we can probably all be called "yo-yo" on this board.

 

[KarBear]

You have a great attitude about it! WTG with the walking and weightloss!


As of this morning I lost 17.2lbs since the start of this all. Roughly 3 weeks ago. .

Yeah you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great Job!

 

[KarBear]

Hi just found this post and hoping its ok to jump on board. I have the baby fat too. My DD is 3 1/2 now so yelp right with ya ladies that its just fat now. I quit smoking a month ago and gained 10 pounds BAMM!! Thought that was a lie that you gain some weight quitting. I think it took me all of 2 weeks to put on that much. I want to lose 26 pounds total by my trip in August. I want to lose 15 by June since I have a reunion to go to. And now since im 40 (ouch still hurts to say that) the weight aint coming off like it used to
Heres my info
My current weight 151lbs.
My current BMI 24 (according to Wii)
My goal date 8/15/09
My goal weigh 125lbs

Hi!! I just found this thread and I'm right there with you all! I'd like to lose 20 pounds before my Disney trip in August. In 2005, I went on the South Beach Diet and lost 25 pounds over a period of 8 months. Although I was happy with my weight loss, I was never happy with my fitness level. I guess I managed to keep most of the weight off for about 2 years. Over the past 14 months or so, I've managed to regain just about all of the weight. I think some of it has to do with hitting 40. It is much harder for me to lose weight.

But honestly, some of it is just lack of motivation and commitment on my part. I think I have lost and regained the same 5 pounds 4 times since January of this year! I'll have a great week of diet and exercise and blow it on the weekend.

DH is in the same boat as me - he lost lots of weight at the same time that I did and he's put it all back on. We started dieting again this Monday - I've been very good. I've also started a walking program. I'm trying to walk 2.5 - 3 miles at least 4 times per week.

I hope you don't mind if I join your support group here. I've always found it helpful to have people to "talk" to about the struggles and challenges of weight loss!

Welcome to all!!!

I have found this thread to be very supportive-enjoy!

PS-my DD6 picks out the little guys above-in case you are wondering why they are so crazy.

 

[ckdsnynt]

I think we can probably all be called "yo-yo" on this board.

So can we all be called "yo yo ma's?" Nope, got some guys too! Sorry

 

[KarBear]

I would like to say for all the support here. I went to the gym twice this week and worked out longer than normal b/c I knew I couldn't let my DIS friends down. Believe it or not this board is really giving me motivation. I want to be able to post my trip-report pics and not think 'why didn't I try harder to look better'.
So thank you to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This week I got to the gym and worked my abs at home and instead of getting a snack before bed I'd just get up and go to bed.
I did have a break down and eat a candy bar one night (but I have had cramps so bad for days that I really just needed something chocolatey). But I didn't let it ruin the next day.

Again thank you everyone!

You all just understand! My husband stepped on the scale yesterday and said "wow I haven't even tried to loose weight and I think I'm eating the same and I lost 5lbs"- are you kidding me????? He has been to the gym twice in 9 months and lords knows it's not that he is cutting back on beer.
UGH>>>men!

Have a great day! Today it is suppose to be about 80 here- in central New York it is very rare to be that nice in April. So I am going to get outside and take a walk and play with my daughter.