Once again..I am taking the 'WISH Challenge'

[Kelsie]

I have been away for a very long time but, it's time to get back with the program.

There are so many new faces here

Could you please take a few minutes to tell us (me ) a little about yourself and your goals? I would also like to hear from some of the original WISHers. Who is still here?

 

[ohMom]

i'm here i'm not sure i'm quite 'original' I joined a couplel months after the initial WISH challenge

anyhow (((HUGS))) to my friend Kelsie! i'm soooooo happy you are back with us! i need all the extra support I can get!

 

[wtpclc]

I've been here just over 4 months. (I think it's tiem to vhange my clippie). I don't have a weight clippie, 'cause I'm movign kind of slow and had a bunch of setbacks last month (too many birthday celebrations). I don't really know my goal. Somewhere between 10 and 20 pounds. I started to watch what I eat and exercise before my cruise in Feb. However, my dad had bypass surgery in March and that opened my eyes. He was healthier than I was! So, I do want to fit comfortably in a size 10 again, but I also really just want to be healthier. That's it without boring you too much. Gppd luck with your re-started journey!

 

[tiggerlover]

Hi Kelsie!!! So good to see you back again.

I have been around since committing to the challenge on 2-18-03. During the last 18 months I have lost 51 pounds (plus 9 pounds pre-WISH), gained back 5.5 while moving from Italy to the US and since lost 2 pounds, putting me at a total (current) WISH loss of 47.5 (56.5 total loss). My current goal is to lose the other 3.5 pounds I gained this summer so that my siggie is current, then my next goal is to lose another 10 pounds on top of that to reach my final goal.

 

[NancyK]

Hi Kelsie,
I started WISH back in February 2003. I too have been away but am trying to get back on track. I had lost 50 pounds but gained 20 pounds back, so I've gone back to a 30 pound clippie. I'm doing the 1/2 marathon in January and as a "practise run" walking a 1/2 in Niagara Falls at the end of October.
I just want to say that your WISH board came at a time when I really needed it. It helped me lose those 50 pounds last year and I know that it will help me lose these 20 pounds all over again. I bet you never knew how your idea would inspire so many of us! Thanks and welcome back!

 

[mhb]

Hi all:

New to this board but though it might help out. It's great to read how all of you are doing. You have all put in a great amount of time and have much LESS to show for it. If you know what I mean!!! You are my inspiration to stay on track. Keep up the good work. I enjoy reading all the boards.

Michelle

 

[perfectmatch300]

Hi Kelsie,

Great to see you back! I'm not one of the "originals" but I've been around for a while now. I'm a little over halfway to my goal at this point. I've been kinda stuck for a while now, mostly due to our move from CT to FL Now that we're somewhat settled, I'm getting back on track & have gotten into some shorts I haven't been able to wear for 9 years now!
I strongly reccomend the Sept exercise challenge! It's a great motivator to get you moving, & that gets your metabolism going! At any rate, it's great to see you again!

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

Hi ya Kelsie-
Actually was thinking about you the other day, we hadn't heard from you in awhile - glad you're back. So glad to hear that you are you "dusting" off the wagon and jumping back on!

Well, I am still plugging along - I'm not sure I am "original" either but have been hanging on WISH a long time (or at least it seems like a long time I have been trying to lose all this extra weight) For the newbies reading this I am oHmom's (Molli) Mom. We still have our buddy group going to encourage one another too.

HOORAY KELSIE IS BACK - you always kept me smiling Are you still in touch with John - seems like I read that the "lovebug" may have stricken him - just wondering

(((Hugs ))) see ya around!

 

[catherine]

Hi Kelsie I started WISH Aug. 2003, and I'm hoping to get my 130 loss clippie when I WI tomorrow. I'm hoping to get to goal sometime this year! but my weight loss has really slowed down. I love WISH and I honestly don't think that I would have got as far as I have if it hadn't been for the great support and encouragement that I have received on this board. So thank you and welcome back!

 

[CruisingCA2005]

Hi Kelsie & welcome back to the WISH...

I've been WISHing for 80-something days. I'm doing WW and have trying to exercise to reach my goals (lose 20 pounds and/or 2 sizes and to be a healthier fit mom to my kids). I started the WISH exercise challenge last month (1000 minutes or more of exercise). Quite a few members have joined this month's challenge and we're exercising the minutes away.

I really enjoy the wish boards and the wish journals. I've made quite a few friends here, people I probably wouldn't have gotten to know well because I'm more of a lurker than a poster (well at least on the other forums). There's quite a few knowledgeable people here who are always willing to help out when I have a question and there many more people who post positive support and good vibes.

 

[MelanieC]

Hey Kelsie- Glad to see you posting again. I too am just coming back after making it to GOAl and falling off the wagon a bit. Today is day 4 back OP for me.

I hope things are going well for you with getting back with the program. Looking forward to your supportive posts again!

 

[sm4987]

Hi Kelsie. I've been with wish again since January of this year. I'm doing SBD and I workout like crazy. I love coming here and reading the success stories and those words of encouragement. The journals are a great read, and the receipe index is a great source of help.

I hope to see more posts from you and hope that you make it to whatever goal you are trying to acheive