My first post

[BCV MOMX2]

My DH (just learned that) is helping me start my first thread. Well, anyway, the other day we were talking about how we'd both like to lose some weight before our next trip to WDW. I told him that I was going to start a chart of my weight loss with the target being May 2007 (our tenative next vacation). He said that I should start a "thread" and have fun with it. After I thought about it - it sounded like the perfect idea. I am attending meetings and weighing-in with a weight loss program. I figure losing 2lbs. per week starting now until the end of May 2007, I willl reach my weight loss goal of 90 lbs. (overwhelming I know). Along with my meetings I can combine some fun in with my postings on the disboards. I joke with my DH that maybe next year I will be able to keep up with him in the parks! I have really buckled down this past week but must admit I have reached for food that will not help matters but stopped myself and thought about my inspiration - here it is: this past trip (May 2006) my oldest son asked me to go down the slide at Stormalong Bay with him and I declined - not for vanity reasons, but for physical ones - lots of stairs and a pretty fast-paced way down - just not in shape for that. Next year I'm going to take him up on that offer!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Beach Club Mom! Welcome to WISH, you will find so much support, friendship, advice and tips on this board. We are all here for each other. I started out with 90-100 pounds to lose and have lost about 25 since January. Its a slow go but I am getting there and you will too! You will go down the slide at Stormalong Bay and it will mean so much to you when you do. I hope you will post often, and again, welcome to the WISH Board!

Amy

 

[DisDee]

Welcome!!!! I've been posting here for just a short time myself. Everyone is supportive and it helps to be part of a group that is working toward the same goal. Set some mini goals and reward yourself for a job well done when you reach them! Slow and steady wins the race!

I'll be staying at BCV for the first time next January, so I too am looking forward to playing in SAB. I'm like you...took a trip to BB with my daughter in May and avoided those big slides because of issues with arthritis in my knees. I'm hoping that my weight loss will help me to enjoy the parks to the max.

Again, welcome to these boards. Come and visit us often...stop by my thread too. Much success to you in your weight loss journey! Denise

 

[CACruisin']

Welcome!

You are on the right track going to your meetings and breaking your overall goal down into smaller attainable goals. Good for you in recognizing the bad foods and stopping yourself too.

Keeping a journal here has really helped me. It is funny how being accountable here helps me behave. Reading others' journals with their ups and downs is also a great source of ideas and inspiration for me.

Good Luck and again Welcome to WISH!

Anna

 

[BCV MOMX2]

Thank you all for your posts! It is extremely helpful to know there are people like me out there who are trying to get healthy and who understand the long road ahead of me - all the while checking out the latest Disney info! I love it! I can't believe I've not done this before. I think my DH is shaking in his boots for fear he may have to compete with me for computer time in the evenings! I am pleased to announce I weighed-in last night and had lost 6.8 lbs. We've already started planning our next trip to WDW. We always say planning is as much fun as the trip itself! We're looking forward to staying at BCV again. We just stayed there for our first time a few months ago and absolutely loved it but felt like we had no time at the villas. I could stay there for a week without even going to the parks! We talk about how cool it would be to stay on the 4th floor overlooking Epcot and watch the fireworks from the balcony. We could see a portion of them last time but we weren't up high enough. Thanks again for your support! We can do it - all of us!!

 

[pearlieq]

Welcome to WISH! This is a great group and you'll find lots of support.

Best of luck to you!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Congratulations on the weight loss! You are really on your way. And I can tell you that we stayed at Boardwalk Villas this past May in a fourth floor one bedroom, with a great nighttime view of Illuminations. I love staying in the Epcot area and hope to try out BCV someday. I still dream about the night we sat on our balcony and watched the fireworks, it keeps me going those memories. Congratulations again!

 

[BCV MOMX2]

Hi all! Weighed in at Weight Watchers tonight. I have lost another 1.2 for a total of 8! I've been eating a lot of talapia this past week. I'm going to be so sick of fish by the time our trip rolls around that I will definitely not be eating at the Coral Reef! I told my DH that one of the things I will be splurging on next time will be the fried chicken sandwhich at the Tusker House. Has anyone had that? It is wonderful! I tried my DH's this past trip and was pretty bummed I had ordered salmon. The salmon was good, but must order the chicken next time. Has anyone done the pirate cruise for boys? I don't know much about it so any info would be helpful (thanks).

 

[Amy&Dan]

Way to go with the 8 pounds! You are 10% of the way to your total goal in just a short time. Oh, I LOVE the fried chicken sandwich at Tusker House. I am definitely going to be using a cs credit for one of those come December! If you do a search on the Theme Park Strategies board or on Disney for Families (or even post your own question) you should get plenty of responses regarding the pirates cruise. It looks really fun, but I haven't done it yet. Keep up your good work, you are really making some serious progress!

 

[BCV MOMX2]

Went to weigh in tonight at WW....no change (but no gain either). I have to admit I was kinda bummed. I felt like giving up momentarily but then I thought - nope - that's what got me here in the first place! When I think back to what I've eaten this past week - I probably went over even on the flex pts. I worked out twice last week and that's one more time I worked out than the week before. Keepin' at it though!

 

[NYcpa]

Come over and join the August exercise challenge. You chose your goal minutes and keep track of the min you actually exercise. It is very motivating when you don't feel like exercising. You can chose however many min you feel are obtainable.

Hope to see you on the challenge.

Great job on the weight lose so far. You are doing fantastic. Don't let one stable week get you down. Take baby steps.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Amy, I second Kathy's thought. The exercise challenges are the only reason I exercise consistently. I'm on my third month and my exercise is literally 5 times what it was before. Don't worry about staying the same at WW. You can't lose every week and sometimes after some big losses our bodies need time to adjust. Way to go with not letting what is actually good news get you down! Keep up your good work, we will all get there and going to Stormalong Bay awaits you!

 

[SunFloridaDisney]

Welcome to WISH!!

You've got a great start, and you can do it!!

Your first post said something very important - when you look at 90 lbs, it does seem somewhat overwhelming, but that's why it helps to just focus on the 1 or 2 lbs per week. Little steps, and keep making progress, then in no time at all you can look back, and it all adds up!

This is a great place to come for encouragement and support. Good luck!

 

[goldcupmom]

Welcome to WISH, Amy!

Sounds like you're off to a good start. Don't worry about a 'same' week at WW. It happens! Just keep on following your plan & keep moving!

Have a great Wednesday!!

 

[BCV MOMX2]

Thanks everyone for your messages! I haven't been on the boards in over a week. I weighed in last Tuesday and had gained 1.4. I've done really well since last Tuesday until today. I stopped counting my points after I had doubled them. I haven't had any water either. Better get on that! I realize my goal of 2 lbs. a week might be a tad on the ambitious side, but I'm not giving up. They always say at the WW meetings that weight loss is 100% mental.....so I've been really working on that. Surprisingly, the gain I had hasn't brought me down emotionally. Sure, it was a bummer, but I am determined to get the weight off. I had a dream last night that it was next May and we were leaving for our DW trip. I was really excited but remember thinking.....ooh....I haven't lost the weight that I had wanted to. It's going to be a really long journey, but all of you have said take it in small steps - and honestly - when I get overwhelmed I think of how many of you have said that and it puts things in perspective. I actually feel really yucky today because I have consumed so many points over and above what I should have. That's good though I guess. Better go fill up my glass (w/water....hee hee)! Thanks to everyone for your support! I'm really looking forward to the fall this year.....however, that means....Halloween candy....Thanksgiving and Christmas....and the continuous food on New Year's Day! It's my favorite time of year, yet somehow the scariest!!!!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Amy, unfortunately, gains are part of the process with WW! Good Lord don't I know it! I have been known to double my daily points on more than one occasion! Also, as women our hormones play a huge part and unless you have had all your hardware removed you will have gains even if you are right on program each and every day of the month. You are doing well with your mental attitude of getting back on track and rolling with it. I too had a weight loss goal of 2 pounds per week and have adjusted that to one pound per week. My first two months were awesome and now its so much harder. Especially with summer activities, travel and company. And like you, I am looking forward to fall but also dreading all the extra eating that comes with the holidays. My leader was saying just awhile back that we have to look at holidays as DAYS not weeks,months or seasons. Halloween is one day, so is Thanksgiving and Christmas. My goal is to eat like a pig on those days and be done with it. I hope I can! Just keep hanging in there. And if you haven't already, its still not too late to join the August exercise challenge. Trust me, it can really make a difference. Hope you have a great week!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Amy
Just wanted to welcome you to WISH & wish you well on your weight loss programme.
You have a lovely goal to aim for, although i have been on that slide in my younger days & never again...although somebody should have told me your supposed to cross your legs!!!