Take the DIS WISH challenge here

[lovehoney]

I want to join the WISH challenge. I will use portion control, exercise and yoga to help me become healthy, strong and lighter (Goal weight is 160). I plan on exercising aerobically 4-6 hours a week and yoga for 1/2 hour twice a week. For portion control - I will eat sensibly with normal size portions (will follow what WW recommends).

I've always been overweight and have lost and gained hundreds of pounds. I have tried many programs (I think I joined WW about 5 times) and most of them work. I just haven't found what works for me.

I think Oprah is a very good role model. She tried so many weight loss programs that failed for her, but she kept trying and finally found what works for her. I did the same thing when I quit smoking 12 years ago. It took me 5 times before I quit for good.

I'm so glad I found this site on DIS. I can't wait to visit often.

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Okay... I saw so many of those little WISH Icons in peoples sigs on the Cruise boards that I just had to check it out. I have 2 cruises worth of weight to lose.... and then some... so my Dr doesn't put me on cholesterol medicine. I am going to try weight watchers on my own. I got the books from some friends and have tried the points thing for almost a week now. I have not weighed myself again since I am in Orlando at the moment and don't have a scale. I'm going to try and walk or swim every day too. Look forward to "meeting" all of you and getting some support. I really really need support because I have NO willpower.

 

[uratoon]

Ok, I want to join the WISH challenge!
I just had a baby in April and I need to lose 120 lbs.
My goal weight is 140! I got a Gazelle for Christmas so I can walk on it every day.
I have no willpower and I hate exercise so this is going to be tough, but I need to start looking out for myself.

I also need to get in shape so I can walk around EPCOT without needing CPR!

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Welcome Stacy... I just joined too.... we can be no willpower buddies...LOL. For example... right now I really have the munchies and I want to eat some snack mix or pretzels or popcorn or SOMETHING! Instead I am drinking water and playing on the computer so I don't think about it! I was really good yesterday.. did 15 laps of the pool. Thought I would need CPR afterwards but I made it. Today... rain rain rain so I'm stuck. Living in FL in the summer really puts the kybosh on outdoor exercise!!

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Well I weighed my self finally this morning and I have lost 3 pounds since starting WW last week! Whoo hoooo! I never thought I'd lose that much in one week. Esp since I was bad last Saturday! I don't really feel like I've lost any though... but it sure is good motivation to keep going.

 

[uratoon]

Wow! Thats great!! Keep up the good work!

I have started trying to drink water when I think about snacking! It ends up that I'm drinking alooooot of water!

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Thanks!
Are there other threads to post on as well? I'm lost in this section of the DIS... normally I hang out in the Cruise threads...
Where do you get all the cute little WISH icons? What are all those challenges I see? Where are they.. a different thread?
Doing okay today. I really need motivation to get out and walk. It's 87 degrees with a heat index of 95º... ugh.

 

[KimRaye]

Are there other threads to post on as well?

Oh yes! Just like the other 'boards' you visit, there's a Main Page, with lots of threads. Click on the W.I.S.H. above, and it'll take you there! Hope you find some threads that interest you!

 

[JnEsWDWMom]

I started my journal for accountability yesterday and I'm on day two of my challenge. Just reading these boards have given me so much support already.

~~Lynn ~~

 

[JKJK]

I would lke to join W.I.S.H. I just started my program and Im glad to have a place to go for support. Im hoping to make some new friends here!

 

[Stepharia]

I've checked out this board a few times and want to join. I joined WW two weeks ago and have lost 5.2lbs already. It's great to have a place to go to for support on non-meeting days. I'm hoping to lose 100lbs. I've tried different things and they worked but then I went back to old habits and I gain back so I'm hoping WW is the plan for me.

 

[CharityLynn]

I am in for this any support will be greatly appreciated. I started my way to healthier living in June of this past year. I was going to Curves but we moved and I just can't seem to get there sio for now I am doing DVD's and eating healthier and watching portions.

I was measured at curves on 3/7 here are the measurements from that time.
BUST 43
WAIST 40.75
ABDOMEN 43.75
HIPS 47
THIGHS 27.5
ARMS 13.25
WEIGHT 215.25
BODY FAT 39.20%

And this is what I have as of 9/16
Bust 42.25
Waist
Abs 39.75
Hips 43
Thighs 24
Arms 12.75
Weight 191


I have had a hard time these past couple weeks I haven't really gained or lost anything. So I am coming to WISH for support and advice to help me work towards my goal.

 

[frogmommy]

Hi! I'm new on the boards and I'd like to join WISH. I tend to do a pretty good job of watching what I eat, but I get discouraged because I constantly seem to lose and gain the same 5 pounds no matter what I do. One thing I have never really been consistant about is journaling, so I want to give it a try.

I have been exploring the GI diet. I've been searching for a diet that focuses on reducing refined sugar and processed foods, and this one seems to do that. I know I still need to watch portions and fat/calorie content though. I have my handy dandy point calculator from when I was doing WW and I use it when I have nutrional content to plug in. Unfortunately none of the recipies from the GI diet books list nutritional content. If anyone can suggest a free calculator I would really appreciate it - I was spoiled by the one on WW.com. I know about fitday, but it doesn't do recipes.

For excersise, I am trying to follow the body for life plan (alternating cardio with strength training 6 days/week). I missed a day of cardio this week because I broke my toe the night before. It doesn't hurt anymore so I'm back on track.

What else? I'm 36 years old and weigh 195. I'm 5'3" small boned yet full figured. I think somewhere between 135-140 is a healthy weight for me. My goal is to lose 60 lbs, though I would probably be estactic with 50.

 

[frogmommy]

BTW, I have tried twice to start a journal, but each time I try I get a message that the thread is a duplicate of one I've started in the last 5 minutes, yet when I look for it - no thread. Huh?

 

[CharityLynn]

You're not the only one, I've been trying to post a questiong for 3 days now...

 

[MickeyDee]

Hello everyone! I've been lurking here at the DIS for several months. I recently rejoined Weight Watchers in an effort to lose weight and get healthy, so I thought I'd love to be a part of this challenge in preparation for my trip to the World next August! I look forward to being an active part of this board!!!

 

[MARCIAKAZ]

I'm ready to take this challenge! The DIS has been very helpful to me so far, so after reading through some of the posts on this thread I think W.I.S.H. is for me. What a friendly and supportive group!

Last year, I lost 42 pounds in 6 months using a combination of Atkins and exercise--mostly walking. My weight loss goal at that time was 89 pounds. Since then I maintained for a while, but have gained back 5 pounds in the last couple of months. I've been going through a lot of personal crisis, so was pretty happy to just maintain without gaining, but now....I'm ready to get back to progress!

About me: 41 years old, married, full-time job, and mom of DD17, DS15, and DD11. My new goal is to lose 55 pounds, (and would LOVE to do it before our next WDW trip, June 2006) but I'm not sure which program is the best one for me. Atkins definitely worked, but I just can't see me restricting carbs so drastically for the rest of my life. Walking just doesn't seem to be getting me results like it used to, but it is the ultimate in convenience. I know that whatever changes I make, it will have to be for the rest of my life, or this body will slide back into it's old fat self in no time at all!

Please feel free to throw any suggestions or advice my way.

 

[digiMom]

Hello, everyone!

I'm new posting here. I joined the "150 club" thread, and that's where I learned about this one.

I need to lose about 30 lbs to get into the 150's. I have a little side bet going with DH. If I can lose 30lbs by February, we can go to WDW next spring (probably early May). Otherwise, we won't go until late fall 2006.

I haven't set up exact exercise goals or specific diet plan. I have a hard time keeping a journal. So basically I've done the following:

• walk at least everyother day, at least 30 minutes each
• strength exercises (sit-ups, etc) 2 nights/week
• no eating after 8pm
• drink water (5-8 glasses/day)
• no more soda

After about two weeks, I've lost 2 lbs.

Good luck to all!

 

[Andrea]

Add me in also i would like to lose 35 pounds total and i have lost about 5 pounds or so

all i have been doing right now is watching what i eat, stop eating everything on my plate, just stop eating when i am full even if there is food left

trying to cut out sodas and candy and i have totally cut ice cream out for now woohoo

 

[JustAshe]

I'm in! I'm Ashe, and I've lost about 50 pounds so far, but have another 100 to go. I'm doing a combination of portion control and South Beach. I'm also trying hard to get in walking 2-3 times a week on the treadmill.

Thanks for letting me join in.