Ok I am ready to do this!

[eeyorefanatic]

Hello everyone, I followed someones WISH 2005 Marathon link and here I am.

I started WW in the beginning of February and did great in the beginning but as my wedding drew closer I totally fell off the program and stopped exercising.

I just got back from my first weigh in since the wedding and am ready to start over.I am a total carb addict and I just don't loose if I eat too many carbs so I will be doing a low carb WW type diet.

I REALLY would love to do the 2005 half marathon but have no idea how to start training.

I just love all of the support and good energy on this board and hope that I can stick with it this time as I have 70-80 pounds to loose.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Hi Mara!
Welcome to WISH! Glad to hear that the links to the marathon are working and more people are joining us!!!!!

congratulations on your wedding, hope it was a beautiful day!

Sounds like you have a real handle on what you need, a low carb weight watchers plan sounds great. There are alot of people here that will be able to help out any way they can, so make sure to ask away, we are here for you!

As far as training goes, there are several people doing many different things. I am taking advantage of the free personal trainer that is offered through my DH's work. I have my first exercise visit today and I can't wait! She told me that in order to loose the weight I want I need to get out and walk, walk, walk, and also to start lifting weights. Baby steps are going to get me to my goal!

Welcome and good luck!

Vija

 

[karebear1]

First, let me say WELCOME TO WISH..and second, may I say-- CUTE FIRE HYDRANT!!! Did you do that!!

So, you followed someones WISHcon 2005 link here huh???? YIPPPPPEEEEEEEEEE!!! So, do you want to join us? None of us have ever done a marathon- well, that's not completely true- there are a couple, but the majoroity of us have NEVER done it and we are so excited to try. And, we hvae no idea what we're doing either, but we're all gonna learn together. Did you see the WISHWalkers website ??/ If not, click on the link under my siigy and you'll go there- it will tell you whjat we are planning for the site.

I am doing Atkins which is low carb- and so are many others- if you have questions just ask- and please be sure to post often- we need you!!

 

[wovenwonder]

I'm so glad you decide to WISH your weight away! WISH = We're Inspired to Stay Healthy! You've made an important first step!

I also eat low carb. I'm sure you are not going to go as low carb as I do [atkins style] but the links that I have still might be helpful for you to recognize where some hidden carbs may lie. Check out the links on my webpage by clicking HERE!

You will find instruction to add the WISH clippie to your signature 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.

Also, please take a minute to post to this thread so you can let Katholyn know that you are a new WISHer. She will also want to know your plan so she can add you to the WISH list. Kath is on vacation right now --- but I'm sure you will hear from her when she returns.

Once again --- WELCOME!

 

[eeyorefanatic]

Thanks everyone for the support! You guys are amazing!

wovenwonder-I added the clip art and asked Katholyn to add me to the list thanks for all of the links!

Karebear- I did not do the fire hydrant, and artist in canade I think does them and there are bunches of Disney and WB cuties on the site.

I do want to do the marathon but am at a total loss as how to get started. I will go to your site next and get all the details

Vija- Liels Paldies! and the wedding turned out great.

I look fowarded to chatting with everyone tons as I am sure I will have LOTS of questions and need LOTS of support!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jomrog]

eeyorefanatic,

Just wanted to say WELCOME TO WISH! I am a relatively newbie (this is my 2nd day on WISH, 4th day on Atkins). too. Let's get healthy together!!!

Good luck!!

 

[blanq]

So the WISH fate link brought you to us?! Good, it's working! I am so glad to have you here, Mara! There are lots here, as I am sure you have already surmised, doing the low-carb thing so you will be in good company. You are so very right that there is "lots of support and good energy" over here at WISH and we love to spread it around to WISH newbies! Welcome!

Linda

 

[Beanie]

Welcome to the WISH Board, eeyorefanatic!! We are happy you have joined us!! You will find lots of support and encouragement here, as well as friendly people with great advice!!

 

[TigH]

Hello and welcome!

I love the Eeyore fire hydrant too! Very cute!!!

Good luck with WW! I love the program! Being a part of WISH is what has gotten me this far. Don't be afraid to post questions or join in any time! We can use all the support we can get!