Nice to *meet* everyone

[Sandiebean]

I have never been to this board. I didn't know what Wish was. I guess I figured it had to do with wishes and dreams.

I need to lose weight. I do not eat healthy. I need to change that, and take some positive steps. I need to look on this as a positive thing, instead of feeling like I have to punish myself now, for having too much fun.

I don't know how all of you are, or what stage you're at in your plan, but everytime I even think of stopping eating junk, I crave it.

Well.. I look forward to encouraging, and being encouraged with all of you.

Sandie

 

[wovenwonder]

Hi Sandie!

Grab the official WISH Clippie and join right in! You will find instructions for adding the clipart HERE!

Everyone starts the challenge with the plain 'WISH' clippie and then earns 'loss clippies' in 5 pound increments for the weight loss DURING their participation in the challenge. I lost quite a bit before joining the challenge so I chose to add the 'total loss' amount in my signature under my clippie. Feel free to do the same!

You've made the first step by stopping in to visit us -- now I hope you'll decide to stay awhile!

 

[kamgen]

Welcome! Glad you can join us!!!

Kamy

 

[Sandiebean]

Thanks for the welcome. (and the instructions).

 

[nativetxn]

Hi! Welcome to WISH, it's great to see you here. I've followed the Atkins nutritional program since 1/9/03 and I love it. I haven't craved junk food since about my fourth day

I started with 100 pounds to lose when I started and now I still have 64 pounds to go. WISH is helping me so much, I know it will help you too.

Getting healthy is a very positive thing to do. With WISH it is a lot easier and a lot more fun.

Will you be taking the WISH challenge? I sure hope so, I could use you in my support group. We have lots of fun and everyone is so motivating and helpful, you'll see.

If you are going to take the challenge will you post <b>HERE</b> too? I try to keep a list of WISHers and I use that thread to keep it current.

I'm so glad you are here with us. I hope you will visit often. WISH is a very friendly, caring and fun place, you're going to love it here

Katholyn

 

[Sandiebean]

Katholyn...

I just took a look at your number of posts!!!!!!! Oh my gosh. Is that a record for these boards??

btw.. Thanks for the very nice welcome!

Sandie

 

[TigH]

Hi, Sandiebean! Welcome to WISH!!!!

Heck, the fact that you even posted means you've got what it takes (the desire!) Just use WISH as your motivation - read, read, read and post, post, post! We love to have celebrations, and it's so much fun to change your clippie out! That's more than enough reason to stick with a healthy eating program.

Make small changes at first. Don't deprive yourself of anything. Think of healthier choices as a reward for your body. Once you cut back on the "junk food" and introduce more fruits and veggies into your diet, you'll see the cravings start to fade.

You can do it! Just take a look at some of the posts here. We have many success stories that start out with "I never thought I would lose this much weight and stay on this type of program this many days in a row." It gets easier as time goes by, and before you know it, you've got all these new habits and you'll be feeling great!

Stick around! We'll be seeing less of your shortly!!!

 

[Sandiebean]

Thanks for the kind words. I'll read everyone's stuff. I find it very motivating and helpful to see where people start from and get to.

I joined the Wish Challenge too.

Sandie

 

[TCKK]

Welcome Sandiebean. You'll love it here. It's a great place for information and encouragement and making new friends.

 

[karebear1]

Sandi- now that you have your clippie, you will notice magical things starting to happen! Welcome to the WISH board- it is by far the BEST place to be if you're on a weight loss mission. I don't know if you noticed or not, but we are planning a WISHcon in Jan. 2005. Our mission- to do the WDW 1/2 marathon. Look for the post titled WISHcon 2005! Is anyone intersted....
And please sign up if you're so inclined. We already have 23 WISHers who are ready and willing to train. We'd love to add you as well!

karen

 

[Jiminy102]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Great another WISHer for me to pester!!!! We love new WISHers!!!

 

[Sandiebean]

Your graphics are hysterical, Jiminy.. but what's a tag fairy???

 

[PartyofSix]

Hi Sandie and welcome to wish. I hope you join us. We are having a ball.

 

[glo]

Hey!!!

Welcome to the W.I.S.H. board and all us loosers here
YOu have made the all important first step towards a healthier you!!! I know you can succeed...we all have in our own ways!! Hope you stay and enjoy it here!

 

[maryliz]

Hi Sandiebean ... Welcome to another Wish'er from Ontario! I'm from London, and I just joined WISH a couple of weeks ago. I too am just starting out. I am not following a specific diet plan, because it's just in the cards for me right now! I don't really buy a lot of junk food (although I couldn't resist when Shoppers Drug Mart recently cleared out their Cadbury Easter Cream Eggs for .25! -- I bought a couple, and yes, I did eat them), but I have tried to cut down on the amount of bread I eat (that's my biggest downfall), I have increased the amount of water I drink, and I joined Curves about 6 weeks ago. I have already claimed my 5 pound clippie, and let me tell you, that was a great day for me! I like lots of veggies to begin with, but I am finding that I actually want them INSTEAD of the bread. I'm a firm believer that if I do want something, I don't consider it cheating because it just means that I might have to work a bit harder, or wait a bit longer for that next clippie ... and that's OK! Just remember that it's all about you, and you will definitely find the support you get here on WISH gives the motivation to go for that extra walk, and resist that yummy treat! The Dis-Wisher's are the best group of new friends that a person is truly blessed to have.

Visit us often ... and let us know how you're doing.


Mary Liz

 

[disneyfan551]

Sandiebean,
Glad you joined us on this board! You'll love it here!!

 

[Beanie]

Hi!!
Welcome to the WISH Board!! Glad to you have joined us!! You will find lots of support and friendly people here!!

 

[Zoo Keeper]

Welcome to the best board on the DIS!

You're gonna love it here....just remember to post and post often

Good Luck-we're here for you!

 

[Cthia]

Welcome to WISH Sandiebean.

You will love this board. Everyone here is so supportive and offer a lot of motivation.