Take the DIS WISH challenge here

[CookieGVB]

Welcome back, Kelsie! Funny, I was just reading the first post on this thread by nativetxn and was wondering if I'd seen you around lately. Then I looked at the last post...

I'm jumping back in - been on WW for the past 3 weeks, and I'm losing...slowly...very slowly...too slowly for the amount of weight I have to drop. I'm committed to doing what I have to do, though - even though it'll be a long road.

 

[goldengourd]

I'm in, too.
It is great to read people's stories. It is super to have all this support. We can do it!!
Joined WW May 17th. Need to lose about 100lbs. Have a goal of being down 25-30 before a surgery in the fall. My supportive husband joined with me, although he only has about 30lb to lose. It sure helps to have him involved in all this food counting and planning stuff.

 

[MickeysMommy]

Well, I went to my first WW meeting last night. I tried to just eat healthy via WISH a few years back and did ok, but my Dad passed away last year in February and I lost a ton of weight from stress. Over the winter, I got sick, and gained all that and more back. I am so excited about WW. The meeting was such an experience. To be able to share things with other people and even a .2 lb weight loss is a success for someone. I have quite a bit of weight to lose now but I want to do it and that way I think I can do it.

Thank you all!

 

[acourtwdw]

as i sit here watching a re run of the biggest loser on the style network and eating 3 (yes 3) tuna fish sandwiches, i decided to log on to the dis boards to find support to help me lose a lot of weight. that is when i found this thread. how do i join and what is working for others? please help. i weigh in at over 300 lbs and i am 37. i made the comment to someone today at work that i wouldn't be alive in 20 years and i am starting to believe it.

 

[weber86]

here goes - not very experienced at discussion boards but I have been inspired by everyone here for awhile now and decided it is time to jump on board! In fact, just dumped a plate of chips in the garbage as I started reading today! Looking to do the Disney Half in 2008, but health problems last fall will make it a real challenge. I have walked it in the past and amy toying with the idea of wogging it this time - nothing like a true challenge! Any words of advice are appreciated!

 

[weber86]

I am spending my whole work day reading from page 1 and feel like I can take on the world - now Is there such a thing as a WISH marathon team??? How would I start to be part of the team? I have done the marathon with Team in Training and might do it again with them, can I be part of both? Thanks for being out there for me!

 

[VernRDH]

I finally got over to this board-don't know why it took me so long

I am 36 (will be 37 in Nov) and currently at 182.8 lbs at 4'11". Started WW on 2/1/07 at top weight of 214.8 lbs. DH and I are both working towards healthier living and each losing about 100 lbs.

I started walking 5 days/wk when I started WW. In May, DH's cousin who is also doing WW gave me a beginners running plan. It is 10 weeks and gets you from non running to running 20 minutes continuously. I just started week 10 on 7/4 and even ran more than 20 minutes!!! I am back in the gym 4 days/week lifting weights and doing the running 6 days/week. I am running a 5k in Sept with my FIL for his 65th birthday. DH's cousin and I intend to run a 5k next spring, which is a national qualifying race (Freihofers Run for Women). We both intend to be at goal and able to kick booty on that run!!!

DH and I celebrate our 10th anniversary in Oct and I would like to be at my wedding day weight (160) by then. I would like to reach goal by next May, when we go on our cruise.

I plan to check in regularly to see how everyone is doing and offer encouragement when I can, and hope to get some in return as well (I know I will-WISHers are the best around!!!)

So Katholyn, my goals would be to lose 100 lbs total (68 more to go) and continue with the exercise I have been doing-and NOT GIVE UP!!!

I am going to try to read all the posts on this thread, to get "caught up" on everyones journeys, but it may take a while!!!

 

[VanessasMom]

I am officially in! I just weighed myself tonight and tipped the scales at 171 pounds. I am 5'7". My ideal weight is 130-135. I plan on losing 20-25lbs by the time I go to Disney in September and another 15-20 by the holidays. I feel so unhealthy right now.

My long-term goal is to do an Olympic distance triathlon next August. I have competed for the past 3 years in a Sprint distance triathlon. This year I could not compete because of knee problems...I am feeling yucky about not exercising. I just decided that my knees do not have to be stressed to do some stuff that can really help. I want to work out my upper body and do some core strengthening. I can slowly bring my knees/legs back into it. I really enjoy running, but right now it's a no-no.

Looking forward to the support (giving & receiving)!!

 

[Cotta]

I'm in... I dont' really have a "goal weight" I just want to be as healthy as I can be. I have struggled with weight my whole life. Both sides of my family have histories of weight issues. My mother has struggled with anorexia to the point that she faints on a fairly regular basis and we have to coach her into eating occasionally. It never really occurred to me that I was overweight as a child and I wasn't until about 5th grade when puberty hit. But like I said I don't remember having an effect on me. The first time I remember getting on a scale was when I became a cheerleader as a freshman and I weighed almost 180 pounds. I know that sounds like a lot to some but I would love to be that weight again. I really feel that is my "natural" weight even though I know "chartwise" I should be about 150-160. I gradually gained weight through high school and college and when I graduated college I was over 200 pounds. That was my breaking point. I decided to really work hard at losing weight and I did it! I lost 60 pounds and I felt great. But it was HARD work. I spent hours in the gym every day. And I have to say according to the "charts" I was still deemed "overweight" (at 160 pounds) even though my friends and family thought I looked unhealthily skinny. Anyway... I wasn't that way for very long. I struggled with the hours it took me to keep the weight off and once I met my future husband I just didn't want to spend that much time in the gym. By the time we got married I was back to 180 and blissfully happy. Then I got pregnant... twice in two years. Whew. Well you can imagine what that can do for a weight loss program. Before I had #2 I was over 300 pounds. Granted he was a BIG baby and some of it was baby weight... but I was really disappointed in myself. I joined WW online and lost 70 pounds. I have been maintaining that weight basically (230) since last Sept. I would love to lose another 50 though. Even another 30 and get back to the 100s would be great. Thanks to anyone who read this, I hope I can make you proud!

 

[VT2]

Joining in here. Trying to keep regular exercise, and cut down on soda.

 

[klh-or]

I started Weight Watchers two weeks ago. I'd been going earlier in the year, lost about 35 pounds, quit, gained back 15. Story of my life. I have a lot to lose...100+ pounds...to get to a healthy weight. Resumed my walking program this week, too. In January, when we were all really on a roll, two friends, my teenage daughter and I all registered for the DW 1/2 Marathon on January 12, 2008. We did well for a while and then fizzled. The realization hit us two weeks ago that we have less than 6 months now to prepare for this and have any hope of making it to the finish line. So, we're back with it (all 4 of us).

So, here I am, 50 years old, 309 pounds, and I'm thinking I can walk a 1/2 marathon in 6 months in 3-1/2 hours? Am I deluded or nuts or both?? I'm going to give it my very best shot, though, particularly since I'm coming clear from Oregon. I have a horrible fear of being picked up by the sweepers and tossed aside! Has anybody ever done the 1/2 and had/seen that happen? My teammates and I call it the pokey patrol.

Appreciate any help/encouragement you have to offer!

Karla


: :MinnieMo

 

[ctpooh]

I need to loose about 25 pounds my DBF and I are going to do it together. I am excited and a little nervous too. How do I get the ticker up?

 

[MickeyRPI]

I'm in. Trying to drop 35 lbs. Tried on some pants that were on sale today and got inspired...

 

[Cass_Eh]

Hi I decided to start today, as I finally ate a healthy breakfast for once. I'd like to lose about 10ish pounds for my disney trip in August. My Main goal for right now is to not eat Mcdonalds, as I work there and eat there all the time cause I get 50% off. So ya haha. And I'm going to start running and/or biking every night. I hope I can stick with this!

 

[cyprinella]

I am going to try and lose 20 lbs in the next few months! I am starting now.

 

[crarmy]

Ok, my husband and I are losing weight. We want to look better, feel better and be healthier!! And when we come to Disney we don't want sore feet!

 

[Steffwalks]

Are we still WISH-ing?

I have a BMI of 19%, not bad for a 50 year old woman, but I need to lose 20 lbs....go figure. I am working on that, and continuing to "race".

 

[jenn-]

I do believe I am ready to take the W.I.S.H. challenge. DH and I are both in need of shedding a few pounds. DH needs to lose about 60lbs, and I need to lose about 40lbs. We have just started the Atkins diet and we are doing okay on it so far (granted it has only been 2 days). He is having more of a carb withdrawal than I am, but I think if he can push through it will get better. I have already increased my water consumption, and even got on the exercise bike. Here's to a healthier body before we got to Disney in Nov.

 

[carrieb]

I knew there had to be some combination of weight loss and Disney out there - I'm more than happy to join the W.I.S.H. Challenge!

I just started back on WW - this will be my 4th time.

So count me in!

 

[jakenjacksmom]

I just found this.. I need all of you I moved gained tons of weight and now I need help and strength to lose it.. I would like to start eating healthy not eating because I am lonely, tired or stressed and I will exercise and become the person I used to be.. Thank you..