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[Zuzu03]

Count me in! I'm using alli (started tonight at dinner), my new Wii fit (LOVE this thing) and my dog who wants to walk LOTS! Now is the time and this is the place.

 

[Cibahwewah]

About 6 weeks ago, I had this grandiose idea that I want to run the Disney Princess Half-Marathon. The longest distance I've ever run is 1 mile. No kidding. So I've started getting up at 5:30am and going for a jog. This is no small feat, as I'm a completely out of shape couch potato, and close to 100 pounds overweight. I was really proud of myself and my morning jogs, until I clocked the distance with the car and realized it was only 1/2 mile! Then I took a 2 week break due to an infected toe (from a pedicure ). I started jogging again, but couldn't even do the 1/2 mile. Anyway, I found a local Women in Running group, and went to the kickoff meeting last night. It was great, very inspirational and informative. It's a 10 week training program with a graduation 5K run. I've never run a 5K! I got up this morning, 5:30am, went for my jog, and I made it! 1 mile. It's a true milestone (no pun intended.) I'm looking forward to this training program. And to the 2011 Princess Half Marathon. If I can do a mile, I can do 13.1 miles, right? I'd like to join this W.I.S.H. group along the way, for some advice and support. Thanks in advance!

 

[Zuzu03]

About 6 weeks ago, I had this grandiose idea that I want to run the Disney Princess Half-Marathon. The longest distance I've ever run is 1 mile. No kidding. So I've started getting up at 5:30am and going for a jog. This is no small feat, as I'm a completely out of shape couch potato, and close to 100 pounds overweight. I was really proud of myself and my morning jogs, until I clocked the distance with the car and realized it was only 1/2 mile! Then I took a 2 week break due to an infected toe (from a pedicure ). I started jogging again, but couldn't even do the 1/2 mile. Anyway, I found a local Women in Running group, and went to the kickoff meeting last night. It was great, very inspirational and informative. It's a 10 week training program with a graduation 5K run. I've never run a 5K! I got up this morning, 5:30am, went for my jog, and I made it! 1 mile. It's a true milestone (no pun intended.) I'm looking forward to this training program. And to the 2011 Princess Half Marathon. If I can do a mile, I can do 13.1 miles, right? I'd like to join this W.I.S.H. group along the way, for some advice and support. Thanks in advance!

WOW - you are truly an inspiration! I'm not sure I could run a mile. Keep up the great work and good luck!

 

[FeelsLikeHome]

Hi, I would really like to be involved in this challenge. I was at a healthy weight during school, but have gained 125 pounds since college - and that was only 4 years ago. After my mother passed away unexpectedly last year, I really packed on the pounds. Just used food to comfort myself, etc. No excuse though, I did it to myself. Anyway, I'm so grateful to find this board. The messages are inspirational! I plan start walking on a daily basis, and I commit to try to find another way to comfort myself besides food.

 

[rainydayplay]

About 6 weeks ago, I had this grandiose idea that I want to run the Disney Princess Half-Marathon. The longest distance I've ever run is 1 mile. No kidding. So I've started getting up at 5:30am and going for a jog. This is no small feat, as I'm a completely out of shape couch potato, and close to 100 pounds overweight. I was really proud of myself and my morning jogs, until I clocked the distance with the car and realized it was only 1/2 mile! Then I took a 2 week break due to an infected toe (from a pedicure ). I started jogging again, but couldn't even do the 1/2 mile. Anyway, I found a local Women in Running group, and went to the kickoff meeting last night. It was great, very inspirational and informative. It's a 10 week training program with a graduation 5K run. I've never run a 5K! I got up this morning, 5:30am, went for my jog, and I made it! 1 mile. It's a true milestone (no pun intended.) I'm looking forward to this training program. And to the 2011 Princess Half Marathon. If I can do a mile, I can do 13.1 miles, right? I'd like to join this W.I.S.H. group along the way, for some advice and support. Thanks in advance!

I'm planning on the 2011 Princess Half, too! I'm about in your shoes -- roughly at least 80 pounds overweight (okay..probably closer to 100), although I have mitral valve prolapse, so running/jogging more than about 30 seconds at a time is out right now -- and recovery from that short spurt is 2+ minutes. I chose the 2011 one because I think, if I get started NOW, I *might* be ready by then. I'm going for the couch to 5K program for starters. I think it might work for me, although, until my heart adjusts, I may have to take longer. One step at a time, though, right?

 

[minniebeth]

Ok, I've been lurking on this board for a while now and have finally had the courage to bite. I've had some health issues for a couple of years now and have gained more weight than I would like. I've gotten to the point where I need to take control.
I need some support from encouraging people who are wishing to be healthy as well and need to be held accountable for what I say I want to do!

My goal is to lose 38 pounds and change my routine to an active lifestyle with healthier eating. I have been doing South Beach diet for a week and going to the gym to walk on the treadmill and want to continue indefinately.
I would love to ultimately do the events at Disney and there is nothing I love more than Disney so it is awesome motivation for me!

 

[MintJulep]

I am so glad there is a community like this!

I have ready everyone's inspiring posts and I decided to join and become a member of W.I.S.H.

I am going to advance with my weight loss goals by:

1. Meeting monthly with my nutritionist

2. Eating a Low Carb diet

3. Walking five days a week

4. My ultimate goal is to participate in the Tower of Terror 5K 2010.

Also, I posted on another board, but I am not sure if people check it, but there are different teams that are part of WISH and I am interested in being on one of the teams.

Thanks so much!

 

[MarcyIn Florida]

Hi! I'm Marcy and I've committed to WISH as well, but didn't post here yet.

My dd9 and I are doing the ToT 5K in October and just finished the first week of the C25K program. We can walk/run 2 miles in the 30 minutes allotted to week 1 of the program, so we're on goal to do the 5K in under pace time.

Getting ready for the 5K has also naturally led to better eating, and out entire family has committed to cutting back on eating out and eating most of our foods from things very low on the food chain.

 

[MarcyIn Florida]

4. My ultimate goal is to participate in the Tower of Terror 5K 2010.

They've said 2009 is the last year.

 

[Cinderella Girl]

Hi all,
I just discovered the WISH section of the boards a couple of weeks ago.
I am so in for the WISH Challenge!!!!
Here are my goals!

1. Lose 70 lbs

2. Run a 5k without stopping ( Ran a 4 mile race in July, had to walk several times)

3. Become a WW Leader/receptionist when I reach my goal.

4. Run the Disney Princess Half Marathon in 2011.

I know I can do this and I know WISH will help!
Molly

 

[TammyAlphabet]

I am taking the biggest loser fall o9 challenge so I am jumping in on the WISH challenge too. I have my eye on some nice clipart that I would love to put in my avatar.

 

[dizmom2mwjk]

Hi everyone! I am onboard to lose about 30 lbs, and not gain it back!!! That means it needs to be a permanent healthy lifestyle change....I am starting on a drastic change in diet, drinking mainly shakes and lots of protein, then slowly adding in only healthy foods...this has been going on for about 5 weeks so far, I start adding in the healthy foods (fruits, veggies, and whole grains) in week 10-12 and by week 18, I will be eating regular food with my family again. I am also starting to exercise...I will be walking outside and using the Wii-fit. I have never done such a drastic diet before, but have failed at all the others I have tried, so I thought I would try a different approach. The main difference with this one is that I don't have cravings like I did on the other ones, and I am not sneaking midnight snacks while my family is asleep...

 

[KimRaye]

Onward and DOWNward is an old saying from WISH that needs to be repeated! Congrats to all!

 

[Nutz4Dizney]

OK OK I'm here, I'm here. That's the first step isn't it???

I am about 225.5 pounds and at 5'5" it's not a good look.
I would like to hit 150.0 again at some point in my life but my goal is to lose 5 pounds at a time, that's not an unreasonable goal to set.

I have a thyroid disease called Hypothyroidism and it's very difficult to lose weight.
These are some of the symptoms - unfocused, fatigue, exhaustion, feeling run down and sluggish, unexplained or excessive weight gain. Yes, even with the meds I feel the same.

I joined Curves one year. I worked out 2 hours a day 5 days a week and in 5 months I lost a total of 5 pounds. I busted my you-know-what everyday and not to lose anything, really depressed me. So I gave up.

When I lay down I have trouble breathing. My chest is HUGE and it's not because they are beautiful natural things, it's because I am FAT and overweight. Now I can see that my legs are starting to swell. I can poke my finger into my legs and leave an indent. My mother has bad legs, the doctors wanted to remove them when she was 14 but she wouldn't' let them. I don't want to be like that. I figure if I lose weight I might be able to prevent "some" of the problems my mom has been going through and be able to breath.

I love my Wii fit. I started it last year and lost about 3 pounds but then got sidetracked (didn't stay focused)

I have a wonderful hubby and he try's but when he does I don't feel like it matters to him as much as it matters to me. He loves me no matter what size I am - I am beautiful in his eyes (I know many woman wish they had a man like that BUT it gets on my nerves LOL) So I need your help. I need to stay focus. I need to be accountable for my actions. I need to have someone to encourage me.

By September 21 I hope to loss 2 pounds. Wish me luck

 

[bellebookworm9]

Count me in! I'm currently a freshman in college and I'm hoping to avoid the Freshman 15 and lose the 50ish lbs I'm already overweight! Going to the gym on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for 1/2 hour weights and 1/2 hour cardio. I'm also planning on eating more fruits and veggies and less sugar. Wish me luck!

 

[LynnieM12]

***REMOVED***

 

[Al and Kate's Mom]

Hi everyone - just discovered this group, and am VERY excited to join!!!

I have been overweight most of my life - in my junior year of high school, I lost 60 pounds on NutriSystem...kept most of it off through college believe it or not, then got right back up there after a few years of married life

Looking forward to meeting everyone and supporting where I can - GO US

 

[Bethislucy]

I'm new to the board & found this thread. I lost some weight last year but gained it back. 6 weeks ago I had to go to the dr and they started talking BP meds. I've been on them for almost a month now. So for 4 weeks i've been walking and trying to loose weight. I hate taking meds so that was my wake up call. I'm down 10 lbs & that's with family reunions 2 of the 4 weeks. My goal is to keep walking every day and at some free weights in. I need to lose 75 more pounds. My first goal is to loose 15 more before I go to disney in 6 weeks.

 

[engagedatWDW]

Hi all - I'm joining the DIS WISHr's again. I've been on an off these boards and this group for a few years as we plan our trips and I absolutely loved this group when getting in shape for my wedding. Having the support and accountability really helped! I feel like I'm back in a fitness rut and I'm hoping to get into better shape for our trip in January. I also work full time and am a part time student, so feeling good and having lots of energy is a must, but I feel like as I've become more sedentary I'm just not feeling my best.

My goal is to lose 15 lbs before our trip in Jan and really just improve my cardio endurance. DH is a fast walker and I'd like to be able to keep up with him in the parks

I've got my Firm workouts, my Wii Fit and my dogs ready to get me back exercising. I'm also a Weight Watchers member, so I've been meal planning like a crazy person!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I am rejoining WISH!

I am back at WW and sticking to my plan....my goal is to lose my 10% by New Years Eve!