Take the DIS WISH challenge here

[Trish5768]

I'm going to give Dr. Phil's diet a whirl. Has anyone had any success with it? I'm also going to start working out 3 or 4 times a week. I would like to lose about 65 pounds as I'm 197 right now. My first goal will be my cousin's wedding in April-hoping to be down at least 20 lbs by then. W.I.S.H me luck and thanks!

 

[Valentine]

Okay...so I am ready to start again... but this time I am not stopping.... I have started going back to Curves (which I love btw!!) I had to stop because I fell during the blackout here over the summer and really screwed up my knee and rotator cuff.. but Now I am all healed and ready to go!!! I lost about 15 lbs over the summer... and put back on about 5 since I stopped exercising... sooooo here I am ready to recommit... I joined WW again last night and have been OP all day.. not a moment of wanting to stray.... and I also have the Dr. Phil book... I will read it.. and maybe try and do a combination of the 2... see what works best for me.... ... so.. good luck to us all.... and I hope to see alot less of us next year

Kathy

 

[blondepixieduster25]

Well i packed on the winter weight ughhhhh. SO it back to weight watchers online for me My goal is 20 pounds by april.

Wish me luck!!

Tracy

 

[tw1nsmom]

I'd like to join too. I started south beach on 1/1/04. My big goal is to lose 110 pounds, but if I could get under 200 and stay there I would be really happy. I haven't seen the underside of 200 since high school. Right now I'm not sure if I can do this. I've tried and given up on just about every diet out there. I can use all the support I can get.

 

[Bacrd]

Originally posted by tw1nsmom
I'd like to join too. I started south beach on 1/1/04. My big goal is to lose 110 pounds, but if I could get under 200 and stay there I would be really happy. I haven't seen the underside of 200 since high school. Right now I'm not sure if I can do this. I've tried and given up on just about every diet out there. I can use all the support I can get.

Wow...the exact duplicate of my life !!

Here to joining !!!

In 2001, I lost 40 lbs on Atkins for my daughters wedding and have since put all but 8 lbs back on. My goal now is to loose 50 lbs to go to Cancun in September.... I'll probably still look like a "beached whale".... but a smaller one !!!!

Help me!!!!!!!

 

[Byrd]

After three knee surgerys during the past 4 years I have gained 60 pounds. That's awful. If I don't stop I hate to think what I'd way in ten more years.

So... I need your help and will give support to all of my new friends here!

I plan to do my best by watching what I eat, try more low fat, and walk, walk ,walk

Started walking today. Walked twice for a 1.5 mile. Not as much as I used to to but it is a start.
Thanks for all you do.

(My name is Cathy and I hope to be a slimmer teacher. This is my 30 th year teaching. This should help the knee and blood pressure)
How and where do I report?
Byrd

 

[DizMare]

Hello, All!
I made WW goal weight November a year ago, but I seem to use that goal weight more as a trampoline than a gate. I want to do two things: get to my goal weight and STAY there and do it in healthy manner (rather than nearly starve the day before weigh in, and then pick the absolutely lightest clothes to get weighed in, sigh...)

Oh, and I am also PUMPED to become a WISH walker! Thanks lulu201 for telling me about this. The training for this big event is bound to be a major help in tonnage reduction!

Maryann

 

[Rhonda]

Hello Everyone!

Trish5768 : I don't know much about Dr. Phil's diet, but I've seen it discussed here! Whatever diet you choose, you'll find lots of support here on WISH! Welcome!

Valentine : Curves is great! I'm glad you're feeling better, and good luck! We're here for you!

Blondepixieduster25 : Good luck! I think just about everyone here is in the same boat as you! LOL! But, we're here to support each other - so keep us informed of your progress! :happy1:

Tw1nsmom : You've definitely come to the right place for support! And, I'm sure you will have success with the SBD! For me, eating low carb is the only way to go! I'm under 200 for the first time in years! You will feel so great, that you won't ever want to go back to your old way of eating! Good luck!

Bacrd : We're here to help! As you've already learned, Atkins is the way to go! Eating low carb is healthy, as well as successful in helping you lose weight! You will look marvelous in your new smaller-size swim suit in Cancun!!

Byrd (Cathy) : Welcome! You've "reported" to the right place! And, you're on the right "track" too! Walking is great for you! You will be seeing those 60 pounds drop off in no time!

DizMare : Stick with us to keep motivated on your diet, as well as training to be a WISH walker!! And, be sure to share your motivation with us as well! Good luck!

 

[DVC Jen]

Hi I just posted on the mail forum introducing myself and now I am posting here letting everyone know that I also wish to join the challenge. My goal is 60 pounds. Wish me luck.

 

[Kimickey]

My name is Kim and I'm new to the WISH. I'm going to take another jab at losing weight this year. Sign me up for the WISH. My goal is to lose 35 lbs. and tone my body. I'm 5'9 and weigh 169 I just had my second baby this past December and want to lose the baby fat.

 

[HookdonWDW]

Hi,

It's a new year, and time for a new me! I actually started last month, and my goal is to lose 50 pounds by next Christmas, and 90 pounds total. I've joined Curves, and so far I love it. I'm also doing their low carb diet... might be tough for someone who thinks pasta is the ideal food!

Lisa

 

[wdw4life]

Hi to everyone!

What a great place this is! I have a lot to lose. Started last week with a combo of Dr. Phil/eating sensibly. So far so good!

 

[marsh0013]

i've been reading this board for a long time now, and i decided to finally post and become a part of wish.

i'm 22, 5'6", 132. yes, i know, that it well within a healthy limit, but i am not happy with it. the number i'm more concerned about is the size 12 pants that i wear. granted, i wear them loose, but i'm not comfortable with how tight the 10s are. my goal is to get to a size 6, and once i'm there, i'll see if i'm comfortable with that.

i was trying to just do portion control/calorie counting and exercise, but i decided to join ww online on sunday night on the spur of the moment, just because i feel like i need some sort of plan to follow, otherwise, i will go overboard sometimes.

i'm really active, i run 5 times a week, right now i'm running 3.5 miles per run, working on adding more distance.

so thanks for reading, and i look forward to talking to you guys! you seem like a really great, encouraging, and supportive group!

 

[carriebrown]

I also would like to join. I have been lurking here for awhile and reading all of the supportive threads and I have decide to join. Tonight my sister and I decided to become workout buddies and are joining Curves tommorrow. I would like to thank those of you who are doing Curves for helping me decide to going this way.

I am 5'2" and weigh 160 and my goal is to lose 35 pounds and make a life change that will lift me spirits. And being that I am a Carbaholic this will be a big challenge for me but reading the encouragement that is here and the help of my sister I think that this time I can do it.

 

[pwcarlson]

Hello All,

My name is Pam and I love to eat. That is my problem. I started SBD after a wonderful Disney Cruise and Disney vacation this fall. My DH has lost 35 pounds so far on it and I have lost 20. I was feeling a bit strained on the diet so thought I would join WISH to get the encouragement to get over the hurtles. I also started back at Curves this week too. My goal is to drop from 232 to 135. I am now at 211.

I would love to get back to my normal weight for a Disney Cruise in 2005. Castaway Cay here I come!

 

[KimRaye]

Hi all!! I would love to take the WISH challenge with you and join in. I started Weight Watchers on Monday and I have a lot of weight to lose. This could take a while.

TO OUR HEALTH!!!

 

[scrappinMickey]

I would also like to take the WISH challenge! I have tried every diet there is, but I have a hard time sticking with them. I love, love sweets and carbs! I just got back from skiing and finally got frustrated with my weight! I could stand to lose about 40 lbs. and would really like to by this summer.

On Sunday I started cutting back on my carbs and cutting out sugar as much as possible. I already feel lighter. I also got out my SBD book and trying to plan out some meals so I can get with it. Oh, I am also going to walk more and exercise!!

This time I will do it!!

 

[Maude4Disney]

Ok, I guess I'd better post my info here if I'm going to get serious about taking the WISH challenge... my current weight is 200 (8 lbs less than last Wednesday ) and I've been doing Atkins for a week. I've also started using my WATP tapes...again. Didn't stick to them last couple of times that I tried them, but the motivation is better this time around. I'm looking for support this time around, which I didn't do before. Big Mistake! I'm hoping to make my goal of 135 by the time our trip to Disney rolls around. Only 65lbs more to go!

 

[nativetxn]

Yay! More new members in our support group. This is great!

<b>DVC Jen</b> Welcome to the DIS and a special welcome to WISH. I'm so glad you decided to join us. Will you be following a formal eating plan or "eating sensibly"? Let me know, okay?

<b>Kimickey</b> It's great to see you here. Welcome to WISH. Good luck with your new healthy lifestyle. Let me know if you will be following a formal plan. When I update the member roster I like to include the plan, too. Visit WISH as often as you can--it's a very motivating and helpful place.

<b>HookdonWDW</b> I'm so glad you decided to join us. We have several WISHers who follow the Curves eating plan. I'll bet you do great--finding the right plan for <i>you</i> is the most important key to success and it's sounds like you have found your plan.

<b>wdw4life</b> Welcome to the DIS and a warm welcome to WISH. How great that you decided to join us. I hope you can visit often.

<b>marsh0013</b> Welcome to WISH. Good for you taking control of your size now. I'll bet you do great. There are lots of WISHers who follow the WW plan so if you have any questions about the program, all you need to do is ask and you will receive speedy replies and excellent advice.

<b>carriebrown</b> Welcome to the DIS and a special welcome to WISH. I think you're going to like it here. The support is wonderful and it's always available. Just come here to us if you need motivation and support. We'll be here for you.

<b>pwcarlson</b> I'm glad you decided to join us here, Pam. We have several WISHers who follow SBD and they have had great success. Sounds like you are quite successful with that plan, too.

Visit as often as you can, okay? I think you will find WISH to be a friendly and helpful place.

<b>KimRaye</b> Hello, my friend! It's great to see you here. I'm glad you decided to join us. WW is a wonderful program and lots of WISHers have had great success with it. You're going to be successful, too, I'm sure of it.

Now, don't go worrying about how much weight you need to lose. Pick an interim goal and go for it. Take it one day at a time and one pound at a time and you will reach your final goal successfully. I promise.

<b>scrappinMickey</b> Welcome to WISH. So, shall I list your eating plan as SBD, "controlled carbohydrate" or "eating sensibly"? I'm nosy, aren't I?

Visit us often, okay? I think you're going to like it here.

<b>Maude4Disney</b> I'm so glad you decided to join us. You have a wonderfully positive attitude and that attitude is going to help you reach goal. You've already had wonderful success on Atkins. I follow that eating plan too and so do many other WISHers. If you have any questions about the program all you need to do is ask and you will receive speedy replies and advice. Welcome!

<i>You may add the WISH member clipart to your signature, if you haven't done so already. What we do is start with a zero loss no matter how much weight we may have lost before taking the challenge. Then everytime we lose 5 pounds we get to "trade up" to a new clipart. It's fun and motivating.

There is an excellent post composed by our own LisaTx that explains exactly how to add the clipart to your signature. You will find it right <b>HERE</b></i>

I'm tickled to see so many new faces. I hope you will visit WISH often and participate in the discussions. Your participation on WISH is very helpful to all of us and I think you find that it is helpful to <i>you</i> too. Welcome to my support group

<i>Onward and downward</i>

Katholyn

 

[Melora]

OK..OK

I gotta do something! I need to loose this stinking weight! Ive been battling with it it for years now, since my 3rd kid was born. (almost 15 years)

Up and Down........Up and Down........Up and Down........

I lost 50 pounds, gained it back, (not right away and then for specifc non reaccuring reasons) lost 25 last year, gained it back, lost the 25 again and now am creepign back up again. There has been lots of change and other stressful things in my life and now that things are gone, I think I can do this and keep it off forever. But its the getting started that I have trouble with.

I want to be "In the Zone". I am hoping this place can help me.

I need to lose about 70 pounds...

I don't want to hit 40 and look like this. I don't want to spend another summer hating my legs and not go to the pool with the kids cuz Im so embarassed. We are going to Hawaii in April (my 1st time) and I would love to go scuba diving.. not at THIS weight I won't.

SO here I am to be a big loser!!

BTW..I'm following the "Body for Life" program.