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[Magic2000]

I think I'm finally ready to take the WISH challenge!!! We are going to Disney in Dec and I would really like to lose at least 10 lbs by then. (I'd like to lose about 35 lbs total!!)

For years I wanted a pair of Levis jeans - I finally got a pair and I outgrew them!!! So, for our trip in Dec - I'd like to be able to fit comfortably in my Levi jeans!!!

I'm just going to start eating healthy, no soft drinks, and at least 30 minutes of walking every day!!!

 

[tksbaskets]

Greetings fellow Wishers. I see from the recent posts that a few of you are wanting to try a "healthy" or "modified" Atkins program. I started the WW Core program a month ago and have lost 9 pounds. This after an entire season of up and down on the regular points program. It is really like a healthy South Beach. All the fruits and veggies you need to feel satisfied and eating non-processed, lean, meats. On top of that we have 35 point a week we can spend on treats and/or carbs. Couscous is core as is one spud, serving of whole wheat pasta, or brown rice a day. one

No unlimited cheese or fat. Unless the cheese is fat free. I've been very satisfied with the program but like any healthy eating program it takes a ton of planning.

Don't dismiss the power of the meetings. Keeps me on track and it's fun to share successes with others in the same boat as me. Hey, that's why I lurk here often!

Take care,
TK

 

[storybookmum]

Another new face here....I'm Kris, and I just rejoined WW after several years and one baby away. I'm a lifetime member coming back to try the CORE program. Just coming to the end of the first week. I'm at 186 right now (or was, on Wednesday), and want to get down to 145-150.

Looking forward to just a titch more accountability, encouragement and shared advice. I know what a difference the meetings make, and I have a friend who's joining with me this week, too.

CORE is bound to be effective, but it sure doesn't leave a lot of room for "fun." Went to a birthday party for my niece on the weekend, and didn't have anything...wah! Oh well. Time to be bad later, at Disney. That's one week I won't be counting anything, I think, but until then and afterwards, I want to SLIM DOWN!!

Kris

 

[TaraBelle1069]

Originally posted by capthooksmom

I don't know anyone who needs to lose as much weight as I do, but would love to hear from others who have done it or are doing it now.

Thanks,
Dawn

I started out in January with a goal of 100 and when it started going well, I upped it to 120...so I'm in your boat...or was. I've been doing Weight Watchers..on my own (can't afford to go) and plugging away slowly. My motivation now is that I'm just on the regular size side of the store and have no intention of going back to the other side! I've been overweight over half of my life...if I can do it, you can too! Good luck.

 

[capthooksmom]

Originally posted by TaraBelle1069
I started out in January with a goal of 100 and when it started going well, I upped it to 120...so I'm in your boat...or was. I've been doing Weight Watchers..on my own (can't afford to go) and plugging away slowly. My motivation now is that I'm just on the regular size side of the store and have no intention of going back to the other side! I've been overweight over half of my life...if I can do it, you can too! Good luck.

That's AWESOME!!!

It will be a personal achievement for me when I make it to the regular size part of the store (I've been away from it for tooooo long). I'd love to know more about how you're doing the WW on your own and how long it took you to lose the weight. I've been looking at doing South Beach or possibly the diabetic diet (I forget what it's called). I'd love it if you'd PM or email me with details.
Congratulations!
Dawn

 

[disnygrl30]

I would love to join the wish challenge. I am so excited. I have been on the WISH boards for a few days now. I have gotten so much support and encouragement here. I believe joining this challenge and journaling gives me a sense of accountability also.

 

[cobbler]

I am in. I would love to lose 10lbs by the time I head to Disney in 7.5 weeks.

If I don't make the goal that is ok but as long as I come close

 

[cstraub]

Down from 153 to 145!! I feel great. Started a dance class while my DD takes Ballet class. It really gets you going!! I love Jenny Craig. I'm going to do it for one more week. I will have been on it for a month and hopefully will have lost 10 pounds. Once I hot that I'm going to go it alone. I feel so good!! Thanks for all the support!!!

 

[cats7494]

Hi!
I have joined Weight Watchers - 3 weeks ago and I have been working out at home with different videos:
Tae-Bo
The Firm - just got it last night
and some Weight Watchers exercise tapes too

I have lost 13 pounds so far and still looking to lose about 50 more.

This is a GREAT board! Thanks for all the support!

 

[storybookmum]

Way to go, catz! Sounds like a terrific start!

Kris

 

[cmcsharon]

I need to lose a lot of weight...50+ pounds or more...so, I need all the help I can get! I want to do this to be healthy for our first WDW/Disney Cruise trip in May. I've already got my kids involved...I've hired them as my personal trainers (DS 11 and DD 8) with the added incentive of every 10 pound loss goal I reach, they'll get $5 added to their WDW spending fund!! Which I remind them about regularly...when they ask me to take them to junk food places!!

Thanks for providing this forum!! This is wonderful!

My plan isn't a formal program...more of a modified low carb/higher lean protein diet. Plus...exercise!! Just getting moving will make a huge impact!

I hope to be posting some progress soon!

 

[cats7494]

Thanks Storybookmum!
Getting there! Long ways to go - but one goal at a time!

 

[Tonyspad]

Well I could not stay off the scale. I am down a total 0f 12 pounds in 7 weeks. 19 more to go, I have been eating less and have cut down on my after dinner snacks dramaticly! I would love to drop all if not most of the 19 pounds by Thanksgiving!! Well I can say even the 12 pound loss has me feeling MUCH better, my clothes are fitting better and people have begun to coment on my smaller size. My target of 199 is in sight.

 

[Alaska Catdog]

I've been lurking here for a while and I am so impressed with how successful everyone is. I'm going to WDW next month and have been trying to lose weight since May. I've lost about 15 lbs through excercise but about 2 weeks ago hit a hopelessness patch and stopped exercising. I'm hoping to get back on track today. I lift weights for 10-15 minutes and then "ride" the Nordic Track for 35 minutes. Ive also finally taught myself that I really don't have to finish my plate and that sugar cravings will pass. So, when I am actively trying to lose weight I seem to be successful but I lose interest and get hopeless. Which is where WISH comes in, I've been fat all my life and only was successful when I was part of a weight loss group as a child (WW). This seems like a great place to find support and I'd love to join your community and try to get healthy once and for all.

 

[Molly Meow]

Hi there! I'd like to take the WISH challenge. I need to lose 160 pounds, but have no idea how I'll do it. I'll need to see if anyone on here has some weight loss tips for people who aren't allowed to excersize.

Thanks for the forum!

 

[Noelle]

Two years ago, I managed to lose 48 pounds on WW. But this last year, I've gradually gained back 12 pounds. I know that I should be eating better and exercising more. But I've been so unmotivated. I'm sure WISH is exactly what I need to start heading back where I need to be! My goal is to be less the 12 pounds by the time I get to Hawaii in March.

 

[Kristi1357]

I want to take the WISH Challenge too! I am 10 lbs. heavier than when I had my baby over a year ago, and I wasn't happy with my weight before I was pregnant. Add to that hypothyroidism that's been a bit out of control lately and it's not been easy.

I attended my very first Weight Watchers meeting tonight and I KNOW I can do this! I want to be a good example of healthy eating for my son and also feel better about myself. According to WW weight goals - I need to lose 42 lbs.

Kristi

 

[jensenba]

I am jumping on the WISH bandwagon. I plan on achieving my goals by walking 20 min 6 days a week, pilates 3 times a week, cutting way back on sugar, and eating sensilbly. Wish me luck.

 

[jlawall]

Slowly losing this time!! Down 1.75 lbs since I started but I KNOW it would have been a gain if I had not started DIS! Just 18.25 lbs. to lose before next summer!!

The exercise challenges are very helpful!!

Jo

 

[zeke11]

I'm another Kris, so I'll id myself as KrisM --

I'm joining! I wanted to lose weight for our first Disney cruise which was in September. Needless to say, I was my old chubby self on the cruise....

Now I have another cruise booked in May and I am more determined to lose for this one.

I'm almost 50 and have certainly noticed that it is much HARDER to get the weight off at this age. I would like to lose 45 pounds altogether, but I don't think that it would be healthy to lose that much weight by May ---

So I'm posting my wish to be to lose 25 pounds by the time we cruise.

KrisM