Take the DIS WISH challenge here

[michaelwilliammidd]

Hey Everybody, I posted a "new to wish" in the main forum but also wanted to check in here. I want to take the WISH challenge to finally lose the weight that has been a burden on me nearly all my life....I want to lose around 60 pounds. I am already athletic and love to get out and do things...I don't really have trouble walking alot like wearing down quickly or that kind of thing but, I would love to finally get this weight off once and for all. I know I would feel so much better health wise and better about myself overall. I have no doubt that I will find the encouragment and support that I need here on the WISH board......Thanks.

 

[Zachmom]

Finally joining you guys after lurking for years. I need to lose a LOT of weight. This week doctor mentioned gastric bypass and scared me into starting back on some kind of program.

Wish me luck!

 

[Carrieberry]

Welcome Zachmom! i am new here too! I found this board to be super supportive and just all around motivating!!! I am doing WW and you will see there are alot of people doing a alot of different programs here. Which plan (or no plan) are you planning to do? Just be sure to check out the challange posts for motivating challanges like exercise minutes or pounds per month (5 for June). They REALLY help keep me accountable!

 

[poohluv2u]

This sounds like such a fun way to get inspired to better health. My father just recently died of cancer and my husband and I plan to do the half-marathon next year as a tribute to him, as he loved to run.

I am not a runner, and want to walk/jog the half-marathon is there anybody else out there who is WALKING too. A few years ago I walked in a 10K, and that is the extent of my experience. I would love to hear tips from anyone on what to do to train.

With all the exercise that I will get from training, I hope to be able to lose some pounds. I don't follow any particular diet, just trying to eat sensibly. I have lost 24lbs from my highest weight but still have far to go.

Wishing you a healthy life,

Karen

 

[eblondie]

I wish to join up too. Im getting married in 6 months and would like to be 2 dress sizes smaller. At present I have very little idea of what my actual weight is as I dont own weighing scales. I dont own any because the last time I had some I was always on them and food became my life...which was horrid! Im hoping to lose by eating more fruit and making my diet healthier. I dont want to cut out lots of things as I want to be eating healthly not just on a diet. I also aim to exercise everyday...even if it's for 15-20 minutes.

 

[nkkilala]

I stared Weight Watchers today. My goal is to loose 50 lbs by my Disney wedding in 07. I am going to try to start Curves as well. I need to be more active. Once I get into a routine I will start going to the gym at my college. It is hard to loose weight but I have a ring on my finger that is constant motivation. There is also a David's Bridal right across from my weight watchers location that is a huge motivator. Wish my good luck and good luck to all of thoes out there!!!

 

[Megster]

I've lurked here for a few months and decided to join! I'm just tired of feeling bad about how I look and feel. I'm not here to necessarily to lose weight, but if it happens I'm not complaining!
I plan on trying to eat healthier (fruits and veggies, lower fat choices, etc.) and excercise everyday. I have the excercise part down, its just my eating habits that need work!

 

[cwnhokie]

I have decided it's time to get healthy. I joined the gym in January and had a slow start the first 3 months. Then i signed up for another 3 months and I have been going 3 or 4 times a week, which I think is pretty good. Now I have moved from couch potato to mildly active and I want to take it to the next level. I need to figure out a routine or program to do this. My big problem is eating. I don't eat very healthy and I put the kids to bed and snack away. I just gave up drinking soda a few days ago and I figure once I get that under control maybe I can address some other sugar addictions. My main goal is to be able to get out and play with my two boys without getting short of breath and be able to lead by example with my healthy eating habits.

 

[ntburns22]

OK here I am trying to get a healthier for our upcoming trip to WDW in October. I am currently doing WW online, but it has been tough. So here I am to find another support group with the goals as same as mine. Best of luck to everyone in thier WL adventure.

 

[pyrxtc]

I'll join... I'm 5'5" and 185 pnds and in a pant size 14-16. I want to get at least back to a 10 pants size. (Haven't been smaller than that since high school) I was hot looking before my last two kids were born, I want to get back there.

 

[cbrfan]

I'm in. It will be nice to have some company in my neverending quest to be able to cross my legs without getting winded. My first goal will be to buy clothes in "regular sizes". Please send pixie dust my way!!

 

[kidzmom3]

I started a weight watchers at work program today. I thought I could get some extra support here on wish! Hi Everyone! '

 

[ChristyJ]

I'm getting started here too! My goal is to lose 10lbs, possibly 15. I'm 5'4" and lost a bunch of weight a few years ago via WW, butr have regained some and lost some muscle tone from not walking as much as I used to. I'm back to walking each morning at 6am, but the eating thing needs some work...
I'm currently 139lbs., but I've "felt" what it was like to be 125lbs. 2 yrs. ago and want to feel that way again! Growing up, all thru my teenage years, I never had to worry about weight-but now with 2 children and being in my mid-30's, life (and my metabolism) has changed!
I'm so glad there's WISH!!

 

[mello]

Our first trip to WDW is in 3 months, and I'm not sure how much I need to lose (don't have a scale), but estimate it at 5-10 lbs - enough to feel comfortable in my swim suit and fit in my size 8 clothes again.

For the last week dh and I have been riding our exercise bike for 1/2 hour a day, and trying to eat healthier - less sweet and fatty snacks, and healthier meals.

I'm excited to have found this forum!

 

[acidreignn]

Hello all W.I.S.H.'s I just saw this thread today and how wonderful it is! I was going to lurk around but figured what the heck, I'll jump in! So I am joining everyone here in the WISH challenge. I am currently on WW Core program (online). Im happy to have found this forum!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I am so ready to take the WISH challenge! It was great to find this board this morning. I have been trying to find something to get me motivated because my trip is in 9 weeks, and I'm down to my deadline to start losing the weight if I want to have any prayer of making my goal.

I've been doing WW (not very successfully) on and off for 3 years, and we recently bought a treadmill. We buy plenty of fruits and vegetables, I just end up eating my ds's chips.

I think this thread is just what I need to push me into a losing phase. I also just got the idea of suggesting to my dh that when I make my goal, I get another trip to Disney as a reward. This worked for me a few years ago with a cruise as a reward, so why not now?!

I can access this site anytime, and I'm sure I will always be able to find motivation from real people. Night time is my downfall, so I'm going to make a resolution to go to this website before I start snacking. I know that will make me think twice before the chips pass my lips!

 

[VickeyMouse]

Hi, I've been reading the boards for a couple of months now, and my son just told me about this board. Fantastic idea! I just re-joined Weight Watchers, as losing the last 25 pounds on my own just wasn't working.

So... I'm planning on losing an average of 1/2 pound a week (I lose really slowly but steadily when I stick to WW), and want to lose 10-15 pounds before I go back to Disney on October 1.

Looking forward to seeing everyone here every day.

 

[Vanvmom]

I just found this thread as well! I did WW 16 years ago and attained lifetime. I got married, had 2 children, then needed to re-join WW. Lost 65 lbs. Then... I had another child (he's almost 5 now) and I've re-joined the band wagon! Been attending meetings again for 6 weeks and lost 10 lbs so far (weigh-in is tomorrow). My short term goal is 20 lbs before DCL cruise to mexico on July 2nd, but long term goal is 57 lbs. Glad to find this forum!

 

[pixiedustorbust2]

I am so happy about this. I have been trying to do the South Beach but have had no support so I kinda keep letting it go. We have our trip to WDW planned for this October. I wish to lose 50 pounds (if possible). I will be starting 6/20/05 and am just so happy that if support is needed all I have to do is read some threads. This is such a good idea. Thanks for helping EVERYONE.

 

[glitterntwinkle]

My sister and I have officially challenged ourselves to lose weight for our Disney vacation....to be more healthy is of course (or at least it should be) the main goal....sub-goals are to be able to fit into the sarong disney skirts at the luau (our whole family already purchased the outfits and mine doesn't fit...ugh)....another would be to be able to cover more area at the parks while being able to breathe....and so on and so on...
party of 10 going Oct. 2005....can't wait....
My plan is to cut out bad carbs and fats and move more...and try to be sensible....get excited about these pictures with weight loss success...
whatever might work...
somehow...disney is probably the motivator...disney freak (I know I am not alone)
start on father's day...tomorrow
50 pounds or more and most importantly a loose fitting sarong disney skirt
thanks again
stephanye