New to the WISH board!!

[BABY_EINSTEIN'S_MOM]

Hello! I am new to the WISH board, but not the DIS!! I began lurking here because my dh is interested in running the Disney marathon in 2010. So we are tentatively planning a no kids trip to the world! He just completed his first half marathon this summer!

Anyway, I also want to lose about 35 lbs. myself! I don't want a short term fix this time, but I would like to lose it in time for our trip this summer! Can anyone point me in the direction for the best place for weight loss motivation and accountability on this board?

I also started an account on sparkpeople yesterday. Does anyone here use that website also?

I know you guys have challenges and teams and whatnot, and I am definitely interested in those. I'm not sure, but hopeful that I can do a bit of running with dh this summer. Seems like I always end up with shin splints or that wretched?iliotibial band? pain that runs down the outsides of both knees. So, we will see how that goes. It's kind of depressing because we have snow here right now, and actually we are having a warm front at 24 degrees! LOL

Hope to become a part of the board, lose some weight, and plan the 2010 marathon weekend with you guys!

 

[Maherae]

to WISH!!

You'll find lots of help here, don't be shy, just join in!

There is a Biggest Loser 7 thread going (you can join in ANY time!!), as well as an exercise accountability thread each month..you set the number of minutes you would like to attain, then report in each week.

There is also an "Events/Competition" board (you see it listed at the very top of this board) where you can join in with others who are training for anything from a 5K to a triathlon!

Yes, many people here are on sparkspeople, also. Here's a link to the Dis-boards team, but there are many other teams!! http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_individual.asp?gid=10335

I, too, have just discovered the dreaded IT band syndrome. Google IT band stretches, and you will get some good stretches to incorporate into your day.

Glad that you found us!! Keep up the good work!! Anne

 

[BABY_EINSTEIN'S_MOM]

Thanks! I can't believe there is a Dis-boards team on sparkpeople too...how cool!!
I think the Biggest Loser is definitely something I need to check into! There is so much great info here! I am finding out so much about the marathon. DH will be so glad that we do not have to go down there all clueless...LOL!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I'm glad you've found us. I'm on sparkpeople too, but have not done a good job keeping up with it.

I look forward to seeing your posts and WISH you success!

 

[deekaypee]

Welcome. You're going to love it here! The BL group is great for accountability, SP and the DIS/WISH are a great combo, and you'll gain so much info about the WDW marathon weekend that you'll knock your DH's socks off.

 

[Zoesmama03]

Welcome.

 

[hcb0883]

Hi! I am new to wish boards as well. I am really intrested in losing a bit of wait as well as building up iendurance to run a Marthon/Half- Marthon. I would like to know about the challenges as well. Good Luck to everyone!