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[stacy6552]

Ok gang. Here I am. My challenge is to drop and keep off the ever fustrating "last 10." Only as of today, its 15. My friend came into town and aparently brought hidden calories in her suitcase, because i packed on 5 pounds in just a few days! AND of course the house is overflowing with candy from Halloween, my birthday is this month, so there will be birthday cake and then theres thanksgiving and then there's Christmas.

ARRRGGG!

So start the clock and hound me day and night. Thanks gang!

 

[Rhonda]

Welcome to WISH everybody! Grab a clipart and stay awhile!

quackattack : You can do it! That's a very realistic goal! And, don't worry about the extra weight you gained on the cruise - it's expected!! And, it will come back off quickly!

jiminyc_fan : Welcome Sandy! That's a great goal - 50 pounds in the next year! We know you can do it! What are your "eating sensibly" goals? Are you planning on cutting certain foods out of your diet (i.e., sugars, etc.)? Or are you going to practice portion control? It's good to have some kind of plan in mind when you start, or else there are too many variables and it's too easy to cheat. But, we'll keep an eye on you! Grab a clippie and get to work!

Disney Donna : We have the same goal! I want to reach my goal by my anniversary in March too! Water aerobics are a great idea! Very good for you! Welcome!

Stacy6552 : Those last 10 seem to be the hardest, don't they? But, you can do it! Now that Halloween is over, stop looking at the candy! And, plan on just having a tiny piece of b-day cake this month! Worry about the other holidays as they come. If you lose a couple of pounds by then, you'll feel motivated to skip a treat or two! Good luck!

 

[QueenTrident]

Hi. I'm new to these boards and to the challenge. I just started WW last week and have been looking for a supportive, online board. This looks to be the place!

I'm looking to lose about 70 lbs and overall, get healthier! I am following Weight Watchers and want to start walking and getting other exercise.

Thanks for having this challenge!

Jenn

 

[Rhonda]

Queen Trident : Welcome to the DIS WISH board!

You have definitely found the right place! We are all here to offer encouragement, and hopefully get some back from you! Sounds you have a great plan already in place! There are many people here that are doing great on WW, and with the exercise you plan to do as well, you'll lose those 70 pounds in no time!

 

[WeirdEyes]

Hi all! I'm new here and I wanted to let you know my W.I.S.H. goal. I need to lose 25 lbs. to get to my ideal weight..according to my doctor. He said if I lost this weight, he would take me off of the high blood pressure meds that I'm taking. This weight will also be the weight I was when I got married 16 years ago. I have already lost 40 lbs., but it is still not enough. I changed my way of eating to include more protein, more veggies, and less carbs. It is called Somersizing and it makes a lot of sense. I just want to be healthy.

Thanks for listening...or reading. It's good to be here!

 

[Rhonda]

Hi Shelia!

Welcome to WISH! I wanted to tell you that I started low-carbbing (Atkins) 3 months ago, and I'm down 27 pounds and my blood pressure is back within normal range, so I'm officially off my meds as of a couple of days ago! You can do it too!! Sounds like you have a good plan to follow! Stick around here for encouragement, and please share some with us too when you see a chance!

 

[phisigprincess]

Ok, this is it. I'm definately joining as well. Maybe this will help me to stay on top of my goals. I want to drop 10-20 pounds by July for my best friend's wedding. My dad (Mr. Healthy Guru) tried the South Beach Diet and dropped 7 pounds in 2 weeks. Keep in mind he goes to the gym like it's a religion, but he knows other people it helped as well. I'm going to start going to the gym again and next semester I'm taking step aerobics, so that should help. Now that Halloween's over let's see what happens!!!

 

[ADisneyMom]

Hi phisigprincess,


Welcome aboard!

I'm new to WISH and I'm glad I found them. This is a very supportive group.

I started the South Beach Diet(SBD) in August and I have lost 16 pounds so far.

I'm sure if I had been really strict I could have loss more. I got off track for a little while, now I'm back and working toward my goal.

You can do this!


Exercise helps.


Good Luck!


ADisneyMom

 

[TooBoyz4us]

Hi everyone,

I have been a Dis member since last year, and have followed alot of your threads here as I tried to muster up the willpower to do something about my weight.

I've just recently begun a low-carbo lifestyle. I tried this a few years back and successfully lost 35lbs--So I know this is the plan for me.
I'm really looking forward to having some support buddies to lean on, and am really excited about joining WISH.

 

[Strings]

Ok count me in. I'm starting low carbs and joined Curves yesterday. My ultimate goal is to lose 75 pounds. 6 months of bedrest with my DD really did me in. It's time to grt my butt in gear. I think this board will really help me stay on track. Thanks for being here.

 

[Rhonda]

Welcome everyone!! I love seeing all these new members!!

Phisigprincess : You will have no problem losing 10-20 pounds by July! It sounds like you have a good plan - step aerobics will be great for you! I know other people here on WISH are seeing success with the South Beach diet, so if that's the plan you try, you will see success too! Be sure you share your experiences with us! Good luck!

Tooboyz4us : Welcome! We're excited that you're joining us too! Low-carbing is the way to go for many people (including myself!). As you already know from before, you will feel great, and be much healthier, after dropping some of those carbs from your diet! Good luck! Keep us informed of your progress!

Strings : You can do it!!! A low-carb diet is a healthy way to lose those 75 pounds! And, there are great "side-effects" of eating low carb too - like increased energy, sleeping better, lowering your cholesterol and blood pressure (if needed) and just generally feeling great! You will love it!

 

[Dana49]

It looks like this Board is predominately female. Do you mind if a slightly older than middle-aged man responds? I walk 2 1/2 miles, four times a week, plus I do a little strength training. I have been on a mission to stay as healthy as possible, ever since I experienced heart trouble five years ago. I watch my diet very carefully (low sodium, low cholesterol, and low fat). Right now, I am at my lowest weight in 14 years. However, I must not lie, I still have the occasional Bass Ale a couple of times a week. I want to thank you for letting me in on the WISH Board. I wish all of you the best.

 

[Pixie Power!]

This is a wonderful board, full of support!!

Im hopefully going to get my 5lbs clipart by the end of this week

Good luck everyone.

Emma

 

[mplsmom1]

Hi - I started a low fat lifestyle on Sept. 10th. I have lost about 20 lbs. and want to lose 10 more. My husband and I are working on this together (he's lost 30!) and I am trying to add exercise too. We are rewarding ourselves through non-food treats - such as a family picture and a trip to the mouse. Today was a hard day though - ds wanted Krispy Kremes - and I ate 2 I'm looking for support to maintain - have yoyo'd in the past
Thanks!

 

[Rhonda]

Welcome to WISH everyone!!

dana49 : Of course men are welcome!! In fact, the more, the merrier! It sounds like you're doing great at being healthy, with your walking and weight programs! And, the occassional Bass Ale is just fine, IMO! Stick around and share some of your successes with us - we can always use the encouragement, and hopefully we'll share some with you too!

Pixie Power : Welcome! You can definitely get a 5-pound clippie by the end of week! Are you following a specific program (WW, Atkins, etc)? Exercising? Whatever you're doing, keep plugging along - and you'll see great results!

mplsmom1 : Hi! I'm from MN too! I used to live in Brooklyn Park a few years ago! Welcome to WISH! Hang in there - a couple KK's once in awhile aren't going to kill you! Just remember that they're a "once in awhile" treat - not everyday! You're doing great so far - you can go another 10 pounds for sure!

 

[myjulybabes]

Ok, count me in! I'm fairly new to the boards, I originally came here for the disABILITIES board to find info about taking my son to WDW. I kept seeing the WISH clipart, and came here to find out what it was all about. As it turns out, this will be a good place for me too! I'm hoping to take the kids to WDW in about a year or so for their very first trip, and my second. I don't want to be huffing and puffing and stopping every 10 min to rest when the kids want to go go go!

I've tried various "diets" and can't seem to stick with any of them for more than a month, so I'm not doing that any more. I'm just going to try to eat healthier stuff, in reasonable portions! But the biggie will be EXERCISE. That was something I was able to stick with for quite some time til a knee injury sidelined me, and I never got back on track. It's a slow way to lose weight, but I know I can stick with it, so that's the plan. I have a lot of exercise tapes, from Richard Simmons right on up to The Firm. So my initial plan is to do a tape 3 days a week, eventually increasing to 5-6 days a week. I also plan to start dropping not-so-subtle hints to the hubby that I want a gym membership for Christmas! LOL I'd really like a treadmill, but aside from the expense, there is no room in our house to put one!

My current stats are 5'6", around 217lbs. (edited to change the weight I entered yesterday. I got on the scale this morning, and found my estimation to be incorrect) My ulimate goal would be to get back to 140lbs, which is what I weighed before having 3 kids, but realistically, I'm aiming for the 150-160 lb range.

This is gonna be such a fun board, I can't wait to get my first clipart for losing!

~Josie~

 

[mplsmom1]

Thanks for the kind remarks Rhonda - I probably was your neighbor and didn't know it! Good luck to you Josie - I think the trip to WDW in fit form is a great goal to strive for - I'm doing that too! It's nice to have support - looks like this board will help!

 

[Rhonda]

MyJulyBabes : Welcome Josie!! You'll do great with your exercise plan! And, just cut back on what you eat and watch your portions - you'll start losing in no time! I can't wait to see your new 5 pound clippie!

 

[Wishful]

Hi,

I'm new to the boards. I was looking for discounts at the Swan and Dolphin and found this site on Google. I'd love to take my mom to WDW again for her birthday in April, our first trip was this year for her birthday too.

Up until a few years ago I was pretty active by convenince/necessity, didn't have a car, lived on a hill, lived near a track to walk on, fun things like that. Somehow I had come up with Hyperthyroidism (overactive) and the treatment to reduce it caused me to become Hypothyroidic (underactive thyroid), so I went from a size 10 or 12 to a size 18. It's partly the thyroid problem and partly being a little discouraged with the weight gain I couldn't help due to my slower metabolism (yes that can be a true thing!). I'm on medication, but my body doesn't seem to be able to regulate itself without adjustments to the doseage.

I live with my mom who has to watch her weight because of her own medical problems and we both see dieticians regularly so we are pretty settled in the food groups and portions monitoring. Luckily neither of us like sweets that much so we don't go on sugar binges, but I think I get a lot of sugar from those "healthy" smoothies. I'll start watching if any of the "good" food I eat is hurting me.

We have a gym at my job and I am going to start working out at least twice a week and then add another day and some more activities as soon as I get toned up. Hopefully some of my achievable New Year's resolutions will be to start taking archery lessons and a scuba class. I'm 5'2" and 218 the last time I checked. I don't look that big because somehow I still have a fit lower half. If you saw my calves and legs you'd think I took aerobics everyday, but I'm very top heavy. I'm not aiming towards a target weight right now, I think that for me to be able to work out and get fit will be the best start.

At my best fitness level - not lowest weight - I was still considered to be heavy but I could regularly walk up 5 flights of stairs without getting winded. I'm a secretary so I sit a lot - but I try to be conscious of my activity and take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk instead of having a runner deliver things around the office, etc.

I'd strongly recommend a thyroid activity test for anyone at least once. When I was hyperthyroidic I sweat a lot, had a slightly elevated heartbeat, could drink alcohol by the bottle literally (that was actually fun) without getting drunk, and didn't need to sleep more than 5 hours a day. I was in my late 20s then, I'm 35 now, so I thought it was just me. During a physical my doctor said my skin felt funny and he could feel something akin to an Adam's apple in my throat. That was my thyroid gland getting bigger. We don't know where the problem came from or how long I had it. It is a serious problem, so look it up on one of the many medical websites or ask your doctor if you could have a thyroid problem. It doesn't hurt to ask.

I'm glad this group is here. It'll be great to share with everyone.

Well, good luck to everyone!

Regi

p.s. I picked the name Wishful before I saw this board

 

[myjulybabes]

Hi Regi, welcome! I actually am having my thyroid tested too, just waiting for the results. In a way, I hope that's what my problem is, because it would explain so many symptoms that I have (constant fatigue, dry skin, trouble losing weight, depression), but OTOH, doesn't it require medication for the rest of your life? I'm a little nervous about that idea.

I wish you the best in getting your medication regulated, and your journey to get more fit! Welcome to the board!

~Josie~