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[momsgonwild]

Hi Everyone! I have been on the DIS for several years, and just found this board. What a coincidence. I just ordered the Nutrisystem program for the over 40 age group. It is supposed to be here on Sept 7th. My oldest DS will graduate from college, and youngest DS will graduate from HS this May. I am contemplating making a big jump, and going back to college next fall. I have always been doing things for others, and have decided it is time to do something exceptional for myself! I am 41 years old, 5'6", and weigh 215 lbs.
I would like to loose 60 lbs. I have already started walking, and drinking lots of water. I have also gotten the stationery bicycle out of storage. Now I have to keep myself motivated, and use lots of Will-power!

 

[dwheatl]

Good luck, Moms. That's so great that you are taking care of yourself. Your family will be better off with you healthy and strong.

 

[BamaGirl]

Hi! I am taking the WISH challenge because I really need to get in shape, if I lose weight along the way that would be great too. My husband is deployed to Iraq and when he gets to come home for his R&R leave I want him to walk of off the plane and go "WOW ".

My problem so far is just trying to get started working-out. I have never been one to work ou, when I was younger and before kids i never had to worry about working-out or weight. I weighed all of 110 when we got married almost 12 years ago. I know that I do not need to weight that little again but I would just love to have a semi flat tummy and no love handles! I have had 3 surgeries on my tummy so it is my major project.

 

[oxfordcircus]

I'm holding steady at 195, down from 200 on 8/14. I've ridden the bike about 143 miles since then. I recommend cycling to anyone whose feet/shins are tired of walking/running.

 

[oxfordcircus]

I have also gotten the stationery bicycle out of storage. Now I have to keep myself motivated, and use lots of Will-power!

If you want to stay motivated, get a non-stationary bike. It's like you're a kid again. I saw a re-run of Friends the other day where Phoebe ran through the park like a 4 year old, just enjoying herself and not taking herself too seriously. I think it's most important to find an activity that's fun and holds your interest over the long term.

 

[dwheatl]

If you want to stay motivated, get a non-stationary bike. It's like you're a kid again. I saw a re-run of Friends the other day where Phoebe ran through the park like a 4 year old, just enjoying herself and not taking herself too seriously. I think it's most important to find an activity that's fun and holds your interest over the long term.

You're right, making it fun is the key. I use the stationary bike as my reading time, where everyone has to leave me alone and let me have "me time". Sometimes I read things to improve my mind, sometimes I read vacation planning books (especially travel books). I wish I was coordinated enough to go on the laptop while I'm on the bike.

 

[Steph11787]

I'm starting tomorrow!! I am going to try curves. I am at an extreme weight of 260..wanting to lose 100 pounds!!! I need some supporters!

 

[Nevergrow'nup]

I tried this once before but now I am really motivated!! I want to lose 50 pds by June 1st. I am going to exercise more, eat less, eat healthier and become the person who I once was.

WISH me luck!!

 

[NoelGypsy]

Hello all,
I have rejoined Weight Watchers through my job and start on Tuesday and I have to start getting motivated and go to my local YMCA gym, where I signed up for a year... Here we go again!!! But this time it is going to work!!!
Good luck to everyone!!!

 

[CinderellaBride12]

I'm new to this all but since I started my birth control I've gained more weight then I thought I would. I'm really irritated I use to be able to eat, drink, and do whatever and since I've been on it I can't. I've been needing to start this to lose the weight by the wedding next September so I really could take all the advice and help anyone is willing to share. I'm 20 and I have knee issues and a slight heart condition (nothing to serious) so I can't really run but any suggestions just let me know. Thanks!!!!
(can't post links yet but I'm trying to lose at least 30 if not 35)

 

[KimRaye]

I'm 20 and I have knee issues and a slight heart condition (nothing to serious) so I can't really run but any suggestions just let me know. Thanks!!!!

WELCOME!! I think Weight Watchers has a heart-healthy specific plan and, Leslie Sansone (tapes & DVDs) doesn't run. Onward and Downward!

 

[CinderellaBride12]

WELCOME!! I think Weight Watchers has a heart-healthy specific plan and, Leslie Sansone (tapes & DVDs) doesn't run. Onward and Downward!

Thanks! I'll have to check into those. My future hubby and I are going to do this together and we took a first step today buying some healthier food and trying to eliminate temptations from the kitchen. We both still live with our parents so we got stuff for my house and I was so proud to toss out 10+ candy bars & such from the fridge! We have started walking a bit every night after eating, now the next step is looking into some professional type of help.

 

[tiggermybaby]

I'm starting tomorrow!! I am going to try curves. I am at an extreme weight of 260..wanting to lose 100 pounds!!! I need some supporters!

Steph11787 you are not alone !! I'm 5' 8' and 258 pounds. I also would like to lose about 100lbs. My main short term goal is to walk at least 4 times a week for 1/2 hour to start and to drink my water !!

good luck

 

[V677]

I will take the W.I.S.H. challenge!I want to lose weight and get phyisical!So count me in! I also am starting Curves soon!Please support me!

 

[SerendipityBlue]

I weigh about 260 lbs and am looking to lose about 100lbs.

I do wonder when I look in the mirror how it all happened, the weight just seemed to creep up on me.
I am determined to try and do something about this, so on with the epliptical trainer, and forcing myself to drink 2 litres of water daily (ugh!)

any advice would be helpful, and best wishes to all like me who wants to be a LOSER (in pounds that is!)

cheers!
Ella

 

[tksbaskets]

Ella,
I'm with you! I joined Weight Watchers in March at pretty much the same weight you are now and have lost 53 pounds so far. I am also a member of the WW on-line community so I frequent the 100# to loose message board. You'll find men and women (mostly women) on every part of their weight-loss journey. It is very inspiring. Do you have a Weight Watchers meeting near you? I go every week to be weigh in even if I don't stay for a meeting. I'm doing the core plan.

Good luck finding a healthier you.

Teresa

 

[oxfordcircus]

I'm holding steady at 195, down from 200 on 8/14. I've ridden the bike about 143 miles since then. I recommend cycling to anyone whose feet/shins are tired of walking/running.

I'm flirting with 190# most mornings. I can't tell if it's just fluid though. I love cyling and I'd ridden about 180 miles since last posting. But my dad, being 64 and hardheaded as a billy goat, road 173 last Saturday and has shocked his sytem into, well, shock. Since he did that ride, he's begun to pass a kidney stone, gotten a kidney infection, begun to leak urine into his parataneum and developed an irregular heart rhythm. Just goes to show the importance of hydration and keeping your eloctrolytes in balance. So all this has given me pause. Seeing my dad, the pillar of my existence, hooked up to a pca and a catheter, is a bit disconcerting.

 

[tinkspark]

I would love to join Wish. My weight has really affected my view of myself as well as life in general. I'm 5'3" and weigh 210 lbs. I managed to gain 30 of those within a matter of months... and don't remember it ever happening. I would like to lose at least 20 lbs by Christmas. My overall goal is to lose 65.

 

[MirandaPen]

I am joining the weight loss challange. I need to lose 30 lbs.

The plan:

-WATER
-No soda (even diet)
-No fast food C)
-Less frozen foods
-No eating after 6pm (I've done this one for over a year now)

If I get brave
-exercise

Is it unreasonable to expect this to be pulled off by the new year?

 

[MirandaPen]

I just noticed my ticker is Gingerbread men and my signature is a Mickey bar getting eaten.

That cann't be a good sign