Take the DIS WISH challenge here

[Deesknee]

here I go.... hopefully I'll stick to it.

Between having a child at middle age, quitting smoking and a balance disorder which keeps me from doing most excercise I've gained 55 pounds in 7 years. 20 of it in this last year.

So, I want to go down 6 - 8 pant sizes. apprx 55 lbs. That's long term - hopefully about 1 yr.

short term - I'd like to loose 25lbs by our WDW November trip.

I plan on cutting portions in 1/2. and walking everyday. starting with 1/2 mile working up to 2 miles.

Hopefully, checking in here weekly will keep me in check.

Thanks everyone~

Dee

 

[deanie]

Count me in also. Again. Yes, I fell off the wagon but now I am getting back on. My goal is to lose 55 lbs. We are going to WDW at the end of Nov. and I hope I can lose at least 30 lbs by then. I have osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis so I cannot walk too much right now but I am hoping that losing weight will make my knees less painful. At this point, I will likely need to rent an ECV and I really don't want to. I would like to say good luck to everyone but it is not luck that we need - just hard work and to stay focused on the end result.

BTW, hubby just walked into our family room with a big bowl of popcorn - but I don't care, I am going to have an orange!!

 

[whatcateydid]

I'm in! I want to lose about thirty pounds in the long term, but right now I'm focusing on eating healthier and building my fitness and energy levels before my visit to WDW in August. I got into the habit of swimming a couple of times a week a few months ago and I really enjoyed it and felt the difference in my muscles, so I'm going to start swimming again as well as walking and eating better.

 

[andeeNjoel]

My DH and I are taking on the challenge together.

We ran the EE 5K last week (our first run) and just signed up for the Marathon Weekend 1/2 Marathon. We will be running 13.1 miles to celebrate 14 years of marriage.

Our goals aren't really about weight, but more about feeling physically fit.

Training for the 1/2 marathon will hopefully keep me motivated (he already exercises regularly).

 

[DisneyTaylors]

My weight/health has been something that has really bothered me over the last few years. I have lost alot of weight several times in my life using different diets and each time the weight came back and then some. I turned 40 last year and started to think think that maybe I was just destined to be overweight my entire life. I have noticed lately that my excess weight is starting to affect me as I have even less energy than I did before and I can feel my blood pressure rising.

I desperately want to lose weight and get heatly for good not just for myself, but also for my family. I want to spend as much time as possible on this planet with my wife and kids and being healthy increases those odds. Just as importantly to me is setting a good example for my kids. I want them to see what healthy living looks like and I am afraid that my bad habits are alreay affecting them a bit. I truly want to turn things around but don't want to have to wait for me to hit rock bottom (heart attack, stroke, etc.) in order to get off my butt and do this.

So I'm going to give it a try. My goal is to lose 100 pounds. I know this will take some time so my short term goal is to try and lose 50 pounds by PCC 2.0. I know it will be challenging but I also know how good I will feel once I start to see the benefits and I know that the support of a community can help keep you on track. I will be posting soon once I have stocked the house with healthy food and have started my exercise program. Wish me luck.

- Bill

 

[tksbaskets]

Best of luck Bill! We are all there with you working towards a healthier lifestyle

 

[pennymike]

OK...DH is the true DIS addict, but I stumbled across this thread. Perfect!!!!
So a year ago (July 2009) I got restless with my daily power walks, and started transitioning to running (who DOES that at age 38??) At the same time, I did a WW free trial and used the points system to help me lose 28 pounds. I went from a size 12 (pushing 14) to a 6. I got BELOW my HS and College weight, and was NEVER in a size 6, or in great shape. UNFORTUNATELY I have lapsed on my eating and regular workouts/runs, and gained back about 6 pounds over the course of the winter. Now that summer has returned (I'm a teacher), I am trying to get motivated to get those 6 back off and a few more. LOVE running, but have to keep at my training, or my knees rebel. Hoping this WISH group can help motivate me to get back on program! Thanks! (OH...P.S.: next Disney trip will be 11 day med cruise in August!....hope to be back in shape so I survive all the excursions!)

 

[YodaGirl]

I'm in!

Here's hoping to be as skinny as I was when I thought I was fat!

And that will be in about 60 pounds...

 

[TinkerbelleAbbysMom]

Okay I'm in. I tried JM b/c I love her on Biggest loser. However, I didn't got to the website as my way of avoidance. I had even joined one of the challenges and it didn't help. So I am hoping b/c of my renewed love of Disney and being on the boards, I will check in here more often!!
I really want to be under 200 by our trip in October. I've got 24 pounds to go! I have been trying to commit to walking/jogging in the am to do a couch to 5k program. So I am commiting to start that this week!! I am also going to do JM's Shred It DVD every other day! I am so sick of being overweight! Hopefully, I will stay motivated as that seems to always be my problem. I get great inspiration from Jillian's new show and Biggest loser! Wish I had the time to audition for that show.

 

[lodgelady]

I have tried to take the Wish challenge in the past, then abandoned it. After visiting the doctor and finding out that my cholesterol is very high and triglicerides through the roof- I am determined to get my numbers in check the natural way. I am in week 2 of my diet and exercise change and already feel better. Glad to have other Disers to join with in getting healthy!

 

[honeymo78]

I'm back to wish after a several year hiatus. I reread my old journal from 2003-2004 and was amazed by what I had accomplished. It really inspired me to come back.

 

[DVCDan36]

After having two knee surgeries, back injury, quit smoking, and spent the last 5 years taking night courses and online courses to graduate, I packed on the pounds. Now I am working to take them off (sensibly).
I've started to rework my diet, less soda (I know I should give it up), portion controll, and more exercise.
I'll be glad to keep you all informed about my progress.

 

[JenniBB]

WOWZERS! I'm amazed at how long this thread is!

I am 42 years old.
I am 5 ft 2
Starting weight (Nov 2008): 192
Current weight: 160
I want to weigh: 138.


I started South Beach "Phase 1" 2 days ago. I am already a regular exerciser, but my eating habits have prevented me from losing the rest of my weight that I lost with WW. I am TIRED of WW and want to try something different (South Beach) to get me going again.

 

[KrazyPete]

Hi there!

I'm 37. I lost 60 pounds last year on the Atkin's diet with the help of a dear friend and DISer. But, now I've put some of it back on.

My goal is take that weight back off and push on down another 6 pounds to 190. That's a total of 21 pounds that I need to lose from where I am now. To do that I'm back on a 30g per day low carb diet. I'll try to drink more water. And, I've just finished week 1 of the "Couch to 5K" running plan. The C25K plan is a 9 week training program. I'd like to hit my target weight in that time and run a 5K race in the Fall.

I'd love to participate in one of the Disney 5K races but I'm not sure if I'll be able to work that out.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I WISH TO DO A HALF MARATHON & Loss 30lbs

I will be 35 in a few weeks
180 lbs that is down from 195 in January
I can workout no problem, but I have major touble with the diet.
I have done WW

 

[joyfulDisneytears]

Hi folks!

I have a *lot* of weight to lose. I don't know if I have any other health problems as a result, I'm without health insurance for now so I haven't had a checkup in a few years.

I lost almost 50 lbs in the past couple years but since last summer I've put most of that back on. Big stress eater, and there's been a whole lot of stress flying around over here!

I did c25k earlier this year and did a 5k in May (no, I didn't run the whole thing, but I finished it without any problems). I got lazy again after that.

So what I'm trying to say is, count me in!

My first couple steps are going to be getting my booty on the treadmill to walk daily and cutting way back on red meat, dairy, greasy food, and soda. Hopefully then I can say bye-bye to my GI issues.

Anybody wanna be weightloss buddies?

 

[stargazertechie]

After losing 60 pounds and having major reconstrucitve surgery, it seems that I've put 50 of those pounds back on

Starting today if a five year old couldn't read the label, the contents of the box or bottle will no longer be found in my house! No more fast food, no more processed food, and no more slacking.

I'm running the Goofy Challenge in January, and it's high time I get back to being healthy, thinner, and happier in time for my wedding next September!

 

[TandLMommy28]

I'm 28, 5'5" and currently 157 pounds but my cholesterol is THROUGH THE ROOF and I'm not sure why so I am on a seriuos diet right now not only for weight loss (I have a small frame and I don't think anything over 140 is healthy for me) but to get that cholesterol under control!

I have lost 7 pounds so far in my first week and a half on weight watchers.

I take swim lessons daily with my kids (mommy & me class) and I walk on the treadmill 3 - 4 times a week.

I want to lose 11 more pounds before Disney (7.5 weeks) and another 10 pounds after Disney and before Christmas.

 

[DisneyRN51207]

I am so excited that I found this board. I decided three weeks ago to be healthier and lose weight. I was a regular runner this past spring (4.5 miles max) and stopped this summer due to the incredible heat. I've started back onthe running routine and just registered for the Princess Half Marathon in February. My husband isn't particularly supportive of the eating better portion of the lifestyle. I started doing the grocery shopping and he always looks for yummy treats which now exist only in the form of apples, bananas, grapes, cherries, carrots, etc. His attitude changed slightly when he got on the scale and saw that he lost 7 pounds. I'm 25 and while I was pregnant they told me I had gestational diabetes. I was still hyperglycemic when I was about 9 weeks postpartum. They told me I have "prediabetes". I've seen the awful things that diabetes can do to someone through my nursing career and I really don't want that to be me. My daughter is the most beautiful, wonderful little person and I want to be here for her as long as I possibly can. My weight as of weigh-in yesterday was 155.5 and I am 4'11". I'd like to see the 130's (eventually).

 

[snow_white's_mom]

I'm 24 and have a few health problems. I have lost 55 pounds over the past 2 years and would like to loose a lot more.