Take the DIS WISH challenge here

[Brightsy]

Good Luck on the Couch to 5k! My Momma did that program. She started about 3 years ago, she's now 67 and has recently participated in her 2nd marathon. She's currently training for her 3rd. If she can do almost anyone can! (I say almost anyone because some folks, like mem just can't run for medical reasons.)

 

[ILuvMulan]

Hello! I have been lurking around W.I.S.H. for several weeks now and I am happy to report that I'm in too. I plan to do Weight Watchers at home. I started counting my points last Tuesday. I lost lots of weight on the plan several years back so I know what to do I just need to do it.

Goals:
1. Feel better and have more energy so I can keep up with my kids at Disney.
2. Get back into my old clothes, I can't afford new ones right now (I have to pay for Disney trips)
3. Down the road I would like to do the Disney Princess Half-Marathon with my daughter. She is ten and I want to exhibit a healthly lifestyle for her and my two sons.

 

[meelkes10]

Oh this thread is perfect! I'm trying to get in shape for several reasons.

The first, I'm a bride and I have this dress and I want to look amazing in it!

The second is I want to start off healthy before kids and keep that habit after kids.

The third... I just want to feel better about myself. Inside and out.

I just recently started a diet and exercise and I can't SEE much of a difference but I FEEL it. I feel more energized and focused and my cravings for not so great things have tapered down - although friend chicken is a HUGE weakness for me, I only managed to have a leg this weekend.... the first time since January. Trust me, HUGE accomplishment for me.

Yay! I'm so excited about this thread!!!

 

[rgrutland]

I've officially commited to a few challenges thanks to these boards!! I am currently working the C25K program and will run a 5k in early May '10. I have also registered for a 10k in August '10 and then the big one......the Disney 1/2 Marathon in January! I didn't want to register this early b/c I tend to over do things when I start out which is why I am planning the other races along the way. I am hoping they will keep me focused. I hope to loose some weight along the way, but I mainly want to get my energy back and I know that achieving these goals will give me energy and some weight loss along the way!

Best of luck to everyone on these boards! They are truly an inspiration!

 

[sissy_42]

Hi everyone! I guess I'll join in too! I started the nutrisystem diet early in the year and have lost about 13 pounds so far. My weight goal is to lose 32 more pounds by my October 2nd trip. I also want to run the princess half marathon next year. I'm gonna keep on nutrisystem and run at least five days a week. I have always been heavy and I just decided I want to feel better, and I do already!

 

[Graciesmom77]

Hi all,

My name is Michelle and I am a 31 year old stay at home mom of 3 beautiful girls. I am determined to lose weight and show my girls how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

My inital goal is to lose 30 pounds by June 17th, which is the day my husband and I leave for a parents only vacation to the new Harry Potter park.

I love the DIS boards and to know i can use them to help me lose weight is great.

I am trying to start the C25K program, but a bad cold and a cranky baby has put a bit of a damper on that, though I am comminted to trying again tomorrow.

Good luck to all!!!!

 

[buzzmom3]

Hi all,
My name is Kelly. I'm 34 and have two kids,7(almost 8when did that happen?) and 2. I joined WW in January and have lost 21 lbs.But, I still need to lose about 40 more. I am heading to WDW in June and would love to look and my pictures and feel good about them this time.

 

[awise27]

My First DIS Cruise is in 46 days

Here are my goals

Lose 20 pounds
Be 2 sizes smaller
Be able to run a mile

Starting tomorrow I plan on walking/running 5 or 6 days a week. And I go back on my Weight Watchers Plan full time.

Wish me Luck!

 

[DrMomof3]

I need some accountability!
My name's Amanda and I'm a 38 year old mother of 3 (ages 6, 4, and almost 2). I have a super demanding job that I use as an excuse to not work out. Although I want to lose a few pounds, my real goal is to finally finish the C25K. I've started it at least 2 other times. My most recent effort began the 1st week of January and I'm still on week 4. I haven't given up yet but I'm progressing slowly!
My DH just added an incentive. If I get through the C25K and continue to a half-marathon, I can take the family to Disney in January, 2011 for the Disney half-marathon. Now I really, really want to do this!!!

Amanda

 

[Hankshouse]

Hi Everyone! I'm an almost 46 year old wife to an amazing guy (for 21 years) and mom to two terrific kids. But, life has got in the way and I have really lost control of healthy habits. I'm here to declare war on the 40 pounds I have needed to get rid of for too long! I'm back to gym, back to counting points on WW and changing my lifestyle once and for all. Our next trip to Disney is this August and I want to celebrate my healthy lifestyle and of course, my awesomeness

 

[buzzmom3]

I need some accountability!
My name's Amanda and I'm a 38 year old mother of 3 (ages 6, 4, and almost 2). I have a super demanding job that I use as an excuse to not work out. Although I want to lose a few pounds, my real goal is to finally finish the C25K. I've started it at least 2 other times. My most recent effort began the 1st week of January and I'm still on week 4. I haven't given up yet but I'm progressing slowly!
My DH just added an incentive. If I get through the C25K and continue to a half-marathon, I can take the family to Disney in January, 2011 for the Disney half-marathon. Now I really, really want to do this!!!

Amanda

This is going to be my goal too! Not sure if I will be up to the half marathon but I will at least do the 5K.

 

[LadyDooley]

I am getting in line with all of you!! I am so glad I found this place, I have been a Dis Board member for some time now but in November I decided to start running... I think it may be that 40 is just a few months away...

I have stated the couch to 5k program and hope to build it all the way up to the Half Marathon in WDW in October.

I am now on week 8, things were going well.. this week I seem to have lost all endurance!!! For the love of Disney and running!!! Help me!!!

 

[Heather.Mohler]

Hey everyone! I'm so glad I found you. I have been obese since late childhood and have tried many diets with no success (I have ALWAYS given up) but am giving it a go with a better attitude this time. I can't keep living like this - literally. So I'm joining up!

My challenge is to lose weight and exercise atleast 3 days a week to start out. I hope to (in time) be active each day to a degree that pushes me. (Unofficially, my goal is to not eclipse my little brother in ride photos and to be able to go to Typhoon Lagoon without feeling like I don't belong.)

I will need A LOT of pixie dust to keep my mind straight, but I'm actually kind of excited about the possibilities this time. Here goes!

Heather

 

[janmadre]

hi! I'm janmadre, taking the challenge with my daughter. we both need to lose weight, but most important, there are health risks that run in our family. My mother, husband, and mother in law all are diabetic and have heart issues. our long range goal is to be able to take part in one of the 5k walk/run events at the world, so we are starting by walking our dogs around the neighborhood several days each week. they have a fenced yard, but love to get out on the leashes! thanks so much for giving us a place to find support!

 

[lisam427]

hi my name is lisa. i would like to lose 50 pounds by august. i am significantly overweight. we r going 2 disney in sept. ifigured with the weight off id be able to walk better. i plan on walking every day and following ww. glad this is here.

 

[MommyTaraLee]

Hi! My name is TaraLee. I'm a 31 year old wife and mom to a beautiful 3 year old little girl.

At the end of December I decided to start running. I completed the C25K program, but I'm still working on my endurance. I can run (slowly) for about 1.5 miles or 20 minutes. I finished my 1st actual race 5K 2 weeks ago in 39:23... 37 seconds better than my goal of 40 minutes! My current running goal is the Rock & Roll Distance Run in Philadelphia in September.... 13.1 miles isn't that bad.... right?!?!

I also started counting calories in early January... I've lost 20 pounds so far.... and I'd LOVE to lose another 40 - 50 before our trip to Disney in the Fall!

I'm excited to have more engouragement & accoutability in this!

 

[MommyMcQueen]

Hi!

I'd love to join too! I've lost 10 pounds since the beginning of the year, and just started a C25K yesterday. It was tough but good - I made it through! My goal is to lose 14 more pounds. With the diet an exercise I have been doing, I lose about a pound a week, but hoping that doing to C25K will increase that a little. I'd love to have this weight lost by June 1st, 14 pounds in 2 months would be a lot for me, considering it took me 3 months to lose the first 10! Love the WISH forum and looking forward to being healthier and happier!

 

[LoriABil]

After seeing lots of cools "DIS WISH" clip art on the other forums and it peaked my interest. I wasn't sure exactly what this was. This is such a great way to get (and stay) motivated! I'm so glad I found this forum!

My name is Lori, and I am a almost 32 year old (25 days away...) Physical Therapist. I know the What-to-Do's, the How-to-Do's and the Why-to-Do's, but for reasons I'm not ready to discuss here, I got depressed and ate...and stopped exercising. And there you go...

But I am so ready to control my life again! And that starts with controlling my weight! I want to be around for my DS and DH for a long time, and good health is the best gift I can give myself!

My goal is to lose another 10 pounds by the end of May for DS's birthday party, then to lose another 40 pounds by October for our big trip to The World!

 

[Peanut1200]

Hi there! I would like to join you fine folks here in WISH world!

I just turned 40 this past December, and I figured it was time for me to start getting serious about getting healthy. I don't really have a plan in mind - I guess that's why I'm here - for inspiration and tips!

I'm married to a wonderful guy, who happens to be a fitness nut
I have 2 step-children, one boy, 14 (also a fitness nut) - and one girl, 15, who is an absolute angel.

So, I have people surrounding me who are completely supportive!

This looks like a great group, and I am looking forward to "talking" to all of you soon!

 

[albertamommyof4]

I would love to join.
My name is Tammy and i am 34 years old and a SAHM of 4 ages 12,10,8 and 3.
I acutally started weight watchers (online) last firday and did my first weight in this morning and i am down 7.5 lbs ( i know a lot of water, but still a loss)

I need to loose weight so i am confortable with my self. I actually have a trip coming up to orlando florida on August and need a formal dress for one of the days so hopefully i will beable to feel comfortable in a nice dress by august.
Not sure if i can put the clippies up already or will it start from my weight today?
Thanks
I am glad that there is somewhere to come to share and learn