Take the DIS WISH challenge here

[disneygrlkat]

I'd like to lose 40 lbs. I started 3 days ago and have lost 1 1/2 lbs.

Good start! Keep doing what you're doing and you'll be down in no time.

 

[Tart Annihilator]

Good start! Keep doing what you're doing and you'll be down in no time.

Thanks Katherine. Appreciate the support.

 

[disneygrlkat]

Thanks Katherine. Appreciate the support.

Haha no problem at all

 

[Tart Annihilator]

Right now I'm 5'7" and weigh about 185 lbs. I've only been one one MAJOR diet (Weight Watchers) and lost about 18 pounds. That was 2 years ago, and of course, all that weight is back (and then some...). I'm generally happy with my looks (or maybe I've just gotten used to them) but I recently found out I have dangerously high cholesterol, so here I am. My goal is 20 pounds for right now, and I guess my prime motivation will be next summer, and getting into a bikini, in addition to being healthier and lowering my cholesterol. I know that if I can eat right and exercise for just a few days, I will feel great and get into a routine, but something always holds me back. Oh well, here goes.

We'll work on it together. My cholesterol was a little high but my Dr said it will come down with excercise. whew! I hope so. That's a tough thing to deal with. It really limits what you can eat.

Good luck, we're here if you need us.

 

[Heva2015]

Hi all

I'm kind of new to this site but I figured this could work for me. I need some accountability and support.
Let me introduce myself, I'm Heather, I'm 26, I live near Manchester in England. I've always been bigger...never huge but always bigger than the other kids. In 1998 I was diagnosed with 'terminal' cancer...I say 'terminal' because obviously it turned out not to be....anyway...I lost about 80lbs..mostly muscle because I was a big jock at high school...when I was on chemo but my lungs got really weak and they put me on steroids and I have gone up to my current weight of 268. My cancer left me with no use of my right leg so I can't exercise too much, but I love swimming. Ideally I would like to get down to about 140-150 but my primary goal is to lose 20lbs so I can go on a segway at Epcot in February. After that my dbf and I are going to Australia in the summer so I would love to be able to sit comfortably in an airline seat....although I'm not sure that is possible for anyone above a size 00!

My plan is a group called Slimming World, which is like WW but is more about food combining, not mixing carbs and proteins and also eating a lot more fruit, and drinking 3 liters of water a day. My new rule is that for every diet coke (my addiction!) I slurp I have to have an extra half a liter of water.

So...looking forward to getting to know everyone!

 

[Tart Annihilator]

Hi all

I'm kind of new to this site but I figured this could work for me. I need some accountability and support.
Let me introduce myself, I'm Heather, I'm 26, I live near Manchester in England. I've always been bigger...never huge but always bigger than the other kids. In 1998 I was diagnosed with 'terminal' cancer...I say 'terminal' because obviously it turned out not to be....anyway...I lost about 80lbs..mostly muscle because I was a big jock at high school...when I was on chemo but my lungs got really weak and they put me on steroids and I have gone up to my current weight of 268. My cancer left me with no use of my right leg so I can't exercise too much, but I love swimming. Ideally I would like to get down to about 140-150 but my primary goal is to lose 20lbs so I can go on a segway at Epcot in February. After that my dbf and I are going to Australia in the summer so I would love to be able to sit comfortably in an airline seat....although I'm not sure that is possible for anyone above a size 00!

My plan is a group called Slimming World, which is like WW but is more about food combining, not mixing carbs and proteins and also eating a lot more fruit, and drinking 3 liters of water a day. My new rule is that for every diet coke (my addiction!) I slurp I have to have an extra half a liter of water.

So...looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Heva2015,

I have been on here before, but didn't do very well. I am now back giving it another shot. You know how it is...you do well for a few days and start hitting the junk food again.

Australia sounds like a nice trip and you're right the airline seats aren't very comfortable, no matter what size you are.

Good luck... you can do it and you have my support. I just started, once again, a few days ago.

Robin

 

[Leleluvsdis]

I would like to join. I'm getting married in June, and would like to be 50 pounds lighter which will be the weight I was when DF and I met 2 1/2 years ago. I'm also doing thre fitness challenges. Wish me luck, and good luck to all of you!

 

[Crazyforblustitch]

I'm so glad that there is a sub forum on here like this.. and touched as well that complete strangers are supporting each other and have grown into a family..

Here's my story..

I've never been "thin". Never. I’ve gotten to the point where i am proud of who I am and what i have accomplished and comfortable in my own skin. The problem is that I’ve gotten a little TOO comfortable. I am currently in the 200's and as far back as i can remember, as far as stepping on a scale to find out my weight for personal reasons, i can never remember being in the 100's. Actually once, it was on my honeymoon and i jumped on the scale at the Grand Floridian Spa after our couples massage session, I was extremely happy that the scale said: 198.6. I was under 200.. first time in my life.

I was always the "fat" happy chick that made her friends laugh. I think my humor was a way to have people accept me, but it's kind of grown on me and I now realize that people like me for me and not my size.. sense of humor still going strong.

I was actually a size 12 when i met my husband.. what i would give to be that size again..

I joined WW around 21 with a friend. Well passing a Burger King after a meeting doesn't help. We would have dinner there. Then i got bored with it and really couldn't afford to buy food to keep with the lifestyle. My husband and i were living with his parents at the time and basically ate what they ate and how they cooked it.

At 22, I had my gallbladder removed because of gallstones.. not good. I too have polycystic ovaries from my weight and need to be on the pill to have a normal cycle.

I joined Curves Feb. 2004 and kept it up till May 2004 to loose some weight before my wedding. I didn't lose a drop. I gave up because it was going no where.

During my honeymoon I realized what i had lost (see above) and was EXTREMELY happy about it. I figured i would be able to keep it off no problem. Well.. 4 years later I’m no longer fitting in my comfy jeans.. which are a 16.

I joined weight watchers AGAIN after finding a friend who lost 100lbs over the course of a year doing it. I saw that it could be done.

My very best friend, Ursula sidekick, came to visit for the 4th of July week. I figured "Eh, I’ll go off for a week, we'll be eating out a lot and I want to have fun this week, I’ll go back on when he leaves" BIG mistake. Once i got off of the plan, i couldn't hop back it again. Then we moved and we were basically eating crap as we were packing and driving the stuff between the old place and the new place.

I have also gotten to a point where if I’m eating a small bag of chips..i look at what I’m eating and get disgusted with it. I don't do that with all food, just foods that i know is contributing to my current weight.

Now it's December, I have all winter to lose some of this excess baggage, I think with you, all of you and your support, i will be able to win this battle with my "bulge" LOL.

I'm going to try WW again without the meetings and the weigh in's and join the gym in my community. I hope i will find the love and support from the members here like they have given each other from what I’ve seen so far.

You know it's funny, when i posted that i had joined WW on different board, I was made fun of....and criticized for being "fat". I already feel welcomed here.

 

[Leleluvsdis]

I there with you... congratulations on making the decision to get healthier. I've decided I'm not doing this for me, but for my future kids, and for them when DH and I decide we are ready to have a family. I will be happy to encouge you all you want... I love encourgement and praise. If you would like pm me with your email and I'll send you e-cards.

 

[Crazyforblustitch]

I there with you... congratulations on making the decision to get healthier. I've decided I'm not doing this for me, but for my future kids, and for them when DH and I decide we are ready to have a family. I will be happy to encouge you all you want... I love encourgement and praise. If you would like pm me with your email and I'll send you e-cards.

I totally agree with you on your points. It's not only for me, but we would like to start a family within the next two years and when the time comes, i want to be healthy.

Thank you for your post. You will be getting a pm from me soon...

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Hi! Joining in!

I'm 5'7" and currently 215 - I've lost a little over 21 lbs with WW, since I joined on Oct 24th. (I was 237 when I first walked in the door.) I'm really proud of myself for losing 21 lbs in 8 weeks...but I know I owe it to going every week to meetings and weighing in. Accountability! Otherwise, I want to throw in the towel. I also have a friend who goes to meetings with me and has lost 40lbs - she's on the path with me!

My weight has come since my DD was born - I haven't been under 200lbs since I got pregnant 4 years ago (she's 3) and I want to see those 190's on my scale!

My first goal is my 10% - I am one pound away from it. Then, my next "big" goal is 195 - that's 20lbs from where I am now and my pre-pregnancy weight. Then, my wedding weight of 185. My college graduation weight of 175. And from there, who knows? I'm happy with every pound I lose, to be honest!

I'm going to WDW in Jan for four days with my BFF and I want to make sure I stay on track during that.

Thanks to everyone who is sharing on this thread and empowered me to share, too! I look forward to hearing all your stories.

 

[Villainess]

Hi! I'm joining too! I'm 27, mother of 2 - DD, 15 mos, and DS, 9 weeks. I want to lose the baby weight from my pregnancies and then some; ultimately getting back to my early 20's weight before my knee surgery. My plan is walking and WW - I'm going to join on Sat. morning. Ultimate goal is 135lbs. I have to wait until Sat to see my starting weight.

Last year was a bad year (laid off, found out husband was cheating, began divorce proceedings) so I want to start this year with a new life focusing on my children and myself. I am doing this not only to be healthy but for inner strength and for my children.

 

[missmissy]

Hi I'm joining in. I'm 33 5'7" and weigh 215. I decided instead of saying I want to lose a certain number like I do every year and only gain, I would set a physical goal. I have decided to do the Minnie marathon 15K in May. I going with my aunt who is a runner. I think if I do it this way I will have to workout and lose weight in the process.
I have actually workout the last 7 days in a row. The funny thing as much as dislike working out when I'm done I feel so much better and I'm not as hungry.
I don't want to pay to go there and not finish. I want that Minnie metal.

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

Ultimately, I want/need to lose 110 pounds, but my first goal is to be below 200 by the time I take my cruise in August. It'll be a challenge but I can do it.

Next goal...walking the half marathon in 2009.

 

[ms.mightyduck]

Hi, all. I'm new here. I'm looking into walking the Minnie marathon in May (I'm not sure if we can get decent airfare, and I made three trips to the World last year--and we're going back in July!).

I have no idea if I'll end up losing any weight--I seem to maintain weight, except that as I get older it shifts and seems less, ah, toned. I have a gym membership so I can walk while it's cold out (which my doctor thought was best with my asthma).

Ultimately, I'm looking to the Donald next year (wouldn't the Goofy be amazing? I don't know that I can even prepare for the Mickey in year, let alone the Goofy!).

Hi, all!

 

[highoctane]

I would like to start wish, I need to start eating more healthy and lose 30 pounds. Not a lot but it would make me feel better.

 

[twoWDWfools]

Hi Everyone!

I would also like to start and join this great group!

I was on WW couple years ago however several nasty family turn of events ended my weight loss and it's taken me this long to finally be determined to do it. Looking to lose about 30 lbs but even more importantly to feel better.

I tore my ACL in Sept '07 which side tracked my workouts but managed to get into the gym enough to do the 5K at WDW during the Marathon weekend and finish in 47 minutes. (We won't discuss DH's time.....)

After doing that and feeling really good after plus seeing all the people doing the half on Sat, DH and I said "Hey, no reason we can't do that!" So added incentive to do the WDW 1/2 in 2009. And now that we've signed up and paid the entry fee, I really need to get to work.

Also would like to say I saw the shirts on all those at WDW Marathon weekend -- very nice. Love the saying on the back and the way you cheered on everyone else.

Look forward to getting to know all of you and having a good time in addition to us meeting our goals.

Liz

 

[MinnieGal]

Hey Everyone!

I want to start WISH. I am a 34 yo single mom to my wonderful DD. I started WW on Jan. 8, 2008. As of last week, I have lost 3.8 lbs. I will be attending my meeting tomorrow night and anticipate a loss

 

[vscohen]

Hi everyone!
I'm going to start this program - I just started the couch potato to 5k plan because I desperately needed a program to get me started working out...diets (or healthier lifestyles, really) tend to work briefly, but without any exercise, I have limited success!
I'm so excited to have found this community!

 

[vscohen]

Hi everyone!
I'm going to start this program - I just started the couch potato to 5k plan because I desperately needed a program to get me started working out...diets (or healthier lifestyles, really) tend to work briefly, but without any exercise, I have limited success!
I'm so excited to have found this community!