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[drgnfly30]

I have been a member of Disboards for sometime but just found the Wish board! I want/need to get healthier because the Dr. told me I'm borderline diabetic and have high cholesterol... I'm at my highest weight ever - even from when I was pregnant! Yikes! Plus we just confirmed the dates for our 2004 trip so I have a full year to get into the best shape ever... no more fat pictures I intend to walk the treadmill at least 25 minutes 3-4 times a week and do my aerobics tapes at least 2 times a week... I'm going to eat healthier... salads instead of burgers for lunch & drink more water!!! Oh & with Christmas shopping here I will find the farthest parking spot at the mall!
Christine

 

[A1A1]

I guess I need to add my name to whatever lists are here. I need to be here.

I have gained and lost lots of weight over the years. I am fearful of my health.

I am going to try a modified Atkins/low carb AGAIN. It seemed to have the quickest weight lost and easiest to follow for me. Hope I can do it again.

I need to be added to the Onderland group, also. I think I can do it, but I am afraid to get on the scale to see where I am at.

I know I am over 200 somewhere. Hopefully under 220. I am in a size 18 again, and want to get down to a 12. I feel very comfortable at that size/weight. I guess I will have to get on there tomorrow morning and face the music.

Please tell me what else I need to do to be included in the roll call.

 

[A1A1]

MYJULYBABES -

I have hashimoto's disease, it's a form of hypothyroidism. It does slow the metabolism and other systems. I do have to take medication, and will have to take one tablet daily forever.

You will feel better when you do, so don't worry about the "forever" part.

 

[reneeandmark]

Today is the day that changes the rest of my life... forever. I have had hypothyroidsm for 14 years. Three months ago I was diagnosed diabetic. One month ago they told me I in stage 1 renal failure. My doctor said to change my lifestyles or lose it. Talk about an eye opener. I had already been doing WW for a few months and lost 15 pounds. The doctor gave me a special diet and I have since lost 25 more. I need to lose 100 more. I joined Curves and I LOVE IT!!! It is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I am NOT eating sugar, white bread, white rice, white pasta or potatoes of any kind. Thanks for all your help.

 

[Minx]

Struggled to keep my weight under control for many years despite walking 2 miles 3 times a week and salsa aerobics class once a week. Found out recently I've got an under active thyroid so have a slow metabolism so need to work even harder to shift the pounds. I've gone from a size 10 to a 14/16 and hate my body.

As from the 2nd of December my best friend and walking partner is emigrating to New Zealand so I was feeling really low.

Finding you all here has given me the kick I need to keep going. I don't follow a diet plan just healthy eating. I am buying a treadmill to continue my walking but from the comfort of my living room.

Thank you all

 

[nativetxn]

<b>Wishful </b> Welcome to the DIS and a very special welcome to WISH. I love your user name, it is perfect! I'm so glad you decided to join us here.

I'll list your plan as "eating sensibly" if that is alright. I hope you can visit us often and join in the discussions. WISH has been a wonderful help to me and I know the support here will help you too.

<b>drgnfly30</b> You are wise to take control while you are still borderline diabetic. My husband was not so wise and ended up out of control diabetic with a heart attack and bypass surgery. He follows the Atkins plan now and his diabetes is totally under control.

Shall I list your plan as eating sensibly, too? Visit WISH as often as you can, it's very helpful and motivating here.

<b>A1A1</b> Welcome to WISH. We have lots of WISHers following some sort of low carb plan and they have had terrific success, I know you will be successful too.

You are all signed up, nothing more you need to do now except participate here as often as you can. I think you will find WISH to be a supportive and helpful place.

<b>reneeandmark</b> Welcome to the DIS and a special welcome to WISH. I'm so glad you found us and I hope you can visit often.

You sound very determined and motivated about taking of this weight. Good for you! I'm so glad the doctor's food plan is working so well for you. You can do this, we are all going to help you.

<b>Minx</b> I'm so glad to see you here. You are going to do great, I'm sure of it. We all plan to help you. I'll list your plan as "eating sensibly" if that is alright with you. Visit often.

I hope you will join us in chat Sunday at 7pm GMT. We have a lot of fun planning trips in that chat.

<i>You may add the WISH member clipart to your signature if you want. What we do is begin with a <b>zero loss</b> no matter how much weight we may have lost before taking the challenge and then every time we lose 5 pounds we get to "trade up" to a new clipart. It's lots of fun and quite motivating.

There is an excellent post by our own LisaTx telling you how to add the member clipart to your signature right <b>HERE</b>.</i>

I'm so glad you all decided to join us. You're going to love it here. The WISH support group is always here for you. Whether you need support or a smile or even a hug, we'll be here for you if you need us. All we ask in return is that <i>you</i> be here for <i>us</i> if we ask. It's a pretty good deal.

Ready to get started? Well, get going, then. You are all on your way to <b>goal</b> and nothing can stop you now.

Katholyn

 

[dyingtodisney]

Just found this site after posting for a while on DVC site. We have our first trip planned for June and after seeing my "fat pictures" from our recent trip to Sea World/ Fiesta Texas combined with the thought of going to the beach this summer I'm ready to get serious.
I've tried Atkins and WW and lost weight on both but quit after a few weeks because I felt too busy to count points and keep logs etc.
My new plan is just to eat sensibly (I'm a RN I know what to eat but I don't), Excercise 3-4 times a week (I pay for that gym membership but haven't been in months). So tomorrow I start and my goal is to lose 75 pounds before our trip to Disney in June.
Wish me luck!!!

 

[starnerella]

I just recently registered here on the DIS and am excited to learn of this weight loss challenge/support group. As many others here have said, I have gained and lost a lot of weight in my adult life. It can certainly be depressing to think of the progress I had made and how I let all that go. But, all I can do is start right now toward a thinner, healthier me.

I am a working mother of one 6 yr old DD. My DH, DD, and I are just beginning to plan our next trip to WDW for Jan 2005. (Yes, I am a compulsive planner who likes to plan ahead.)

I have been following the Weight Watchers program since October of this year and have lost 15 pounds so far. I have a long way to go, but I know I'm on the right track. I find the WW program flexible enough that I believe I can and will follow it long term.

I hope to be thinner and fit for my next WDW trip. My goal is to lose 60 more pounds by then. A tall order, but it will be more than a year till then.

I look forward to getting to know you guys here on the DIS and to get that first clippie when I lose the next 5 pounds!

 

[Miss Park Avenue]

Count me in please!

Hi! This is probably my 2000th try at losing weight. I'm at my highest weight (not counting pregnancy) and am miserable. I know I should be pumped up and excited about changing my habits, but I've seen failure so many times, I don't have much faith in myself. All I know is I can't continue this way. No health problems yet but, I am in a size 16 and would love to see a size 12 again. I'm going to Disney in less than a month and know that I won't be able to fit in any of my shorts at the weight I am now. If I could get down one more size, I could fit in them and it would be good mini-goal for now. My ultimate goal would be to lose 50 pounds.

I started keeping a food log. Logging everything I eat, making sure I drink 8 glasses of water a day, what exercise I've done, and if the fat calories I've eaten is less than 30%. I've got the log on a spreadsheet so my computer adds it all up and calculates the percentage so it cuts down on the math work before each meal. It can be a pain to keep up with, but it really makes me keep track of how much I've eaten all day. I don't really forbid any foods, but my total calorie count has to stay under a certain number. That usually keeps me from grabbing that 300 calorie candybar! I also started on some simple exercise tapes. I got one that shows you hula dancing..something I've always wanted to try. It's fun! Then, after I've got some pounds off, I want to go back to my firm tapes, when my knees feel better. The firm workout tapes are an amazing workout, but a killer on the knees. Also, I have my treadmill, which I love. I need to get back on that thing. It is so easy to get out of the habit of exercising! I can't seem to work on increasing my exercise AND eat less at the same time. So right now I am concentrating on diet with a simple hula-workout tape, and plan to move up later.

Atkins, South Beach, or other low carb plans interest me. I've heard of so people having amazing success with them. I LOVE high-carb foods and since the premise seems to be that carbs make you crave more food, I wonder if a low/no carb plan may be the answer for me. I need to learn more about it.

I'm editing this to add that I have added the WISH clipart for beginners. I hope that's OK! I feel better now than when I first wrote this. I know that with support I'll be much better at sticking with it. Thanks!

 

[tksbaskets]

Please count me in too.

I feel like a lot of you here.

My real name is Teresa. I've been on WW (I'm a lifetime member), Jenny Craig, WW, etc... Adkins until the MD said that my cholesterol was too high. Oh, I've had a gym membership for 19 years (yearly fee only $25) and haven't been there in over 13 years which happens to be the age of my twin boys. I have a great hubby that has just lost 30 lbs on Adkins which he started with me. I've held my own but need to get motivated.

Tonight I'm going BACK to WW. Tomorrow I'll know what I have to loose. Plan on just keeping focused on a 10% goal. I'm guessing it will be around 100 lbs.

It will be a big help to have on-line support. I do love these DIS boards and am happy to have found my way here.

Now...to do the clip art thing....

 

[Rhonda]

Welcome to WISH everybody!

dyingtodisney : Good luck!!! Sounds like eating sensibly and exercise is the way to go for you! I'm sure you can lose the weight and look great in those June vacation pictures!

starnerella : You can do it!! There is a lot of success with WW here on the WISH board! We look forward to seeing your new clippie!!

Miss Park Avenue : It sounds like a low-carb diet may be just the thing you need! I was a size 18/20 when I started Atkins in August, and now I'm a comfortable size 14 - on my way to a 12!! You can do it too!! Ask any questions you need, and do some reading! It's very easy to stick with this way of eating - cutting your carbs way down, and eating higher fat & protein! You will never feel hungry, and you'll have TONS of energy! We're here for you! Good luck!

tksbaskets : Hi Teresa! Stick with us (and WW) and you'll see those pounds slide right off! We're here to give you encouragement, and hopefully get some back from you! When the weight starts dropping, you'll see your cholesterol levels go down too! Good luck!

 

[JessicaR]

Okay this seems to be the offical place to post so here it is! I started Atkins 13 days ago, felt pretty awful during the first week of induction but that quickly passed. I am now feeling terrific! No cravings and tons of energy! I find it amazing that I have no desire for sugar or carbs but I do find that I miss fruit and milk. Cant wait to be able to add these back soon. I decided to stay on induction for one more week, just cause I love how much weight I have lost so quickly already. My start weight was 158 and I am down to 150. I want to lose 20 lbs more but have been happy in the past at 135 so we'll see.

Following this plan has been the easiest way of eating I have ever experienced. A couple other times I started Atkins but wasnt willing to commit and failed before the induction period was over. Prior to this I was eating low fat, limited calories and was hungry all the time, it was awful.

My husband is doing this with me, or should I say I am doing this with him. How bout, were doing this together! He has about 100 lbs to lose and is doing so well also. I am very proud of him.

I love to cook and following Atkins has allowed me to be creative so we arent bored, which is a great thing.

I am concerned with all the holidays arriving and a trip to WDW/USO in 2 weeks but we'll just take one day at a time. I make a huge traditional Thanksgiving for the family each year and my suggestion of a low carb menu went over like a ton of bricks! So I will make my usual menu and just make a few things us so we dont fall off too bad and if we do have a nibble here and there we are back on Friday morning!

Reading here has inspired me like never before...love hearing everyones success stories. Thanks for listening.

 

[jeancbpugh]

Okay, I'm in.

After several rounds of Atkins dieting over the last 6 years (losing weight only to gain it back plus more), I am now trying tiny lifestyle changes to improve my health. I am hoping for something more sustainable than Atkins was for me.

I joined Weight Watchers online-only 9/18/03, and have lost 22 pounds. I haven't started exercising yet. (Remember I want sustainable changes.)

Hopefully my cholestral will go down, too.

Jean

 

[Rhonda]

Hi Everybody!!!

JessicaR : Welcome! Isn't Atkins great?? It sounds like you've definitely found the best eating plan - and it's great that you find it so easy to stick with! As far as Thanksgiving goes, you can eat low-carb, even if your family doesn't want to. Just skip the potatoes - maybe make yourself some mashed cauliflower (I like mashing mine with cream cheese) instead. Just say no to the stuffing, but if you have green beans - help yourself! And, of course, turkey is fantastic!! Good luck - let us know how it goes!

jeancbpugh : Hi! Congratulations on your weight loss so far - that's wonderful!! We have lots of people here at WISH that are having great success with WW! Keep up the good work!

 

[lizdotcom99]

Me and my SO have started Atkins...after three days I have lost 4 pounds....just have to keep it up. We have decided that we will "cheat" on Thanksgiving...but cheat by having a small piece of an Atkins pumpkin cheesecake that I made and some green bean casserole, along with turkey and ham deviled eggs and stuff like that!!! Here's to losing 10 pounds by the New Year!!!

 

[LAinSEA]

I've been lurking on this board for a little while and I'm very impressed with the acceptance and support of this community.

I need to lose somewhere between 60 and 70 lbs to be a healthy weight but more importantly, I want to be active and healthy.

Starting a weight loss program during the holidays is going to be difficult, but having tried to lose weight before and only to gain it back eating a "healthy" diet during the rest of the year is just about as bad.

WISH me luck, please.

Laurie

 

[Octoberbride03]

I'm jumping in here myself. I had started an exercise program b4 i got married, but the closer my wedding got and the more things i had to do it got tossed by the wayside. But now, I'm all moved and settled in and I found the book i had used for my exercise routine. So I am going back to it. I need to lots of weight really, but i don't own a scale. Not gonna buy 1 either. I prefer to measure myself in inches not lbs.

For my goal I vow to use my Pilates book no less than 3 times per week. Fortuantely, I've already got a jumping on the drinking water thing.


Maureen

 

[sm4987]

I started and then fell off. Well, I'm joining again. I need to loose 50 pounds (that's just cause I'm so short, I'm supposed to have a low weight) I am doing weight watchers. Thanks for this board!

 

[saturday97]

I've been a lurker here and I've already gotten great ideas and support! My plan is actually nutritionist prescribed although I don't know what category it really falls in, low calorie sure, but it also feels a little like the zone diet. I've been doing it for a month and I felt better instantly. My goals are weight loss as well as increased energy!

 

[Rhonda]

Hi everyone!

Liadotcom99 : Welcome to WISH (and to Atkins!). Your goal for the New Year is very realistic! Good luck!

LAinSEA : You've come to the right place for support and encouragement!! Welcome!! Are you planning on following a specific eating plan, or are you planning on just eating sensibly and exercising? Personally, I find that following a specific plan works the best for me (low carb) - but you'll find all sorts of diet and exercise plans here on WISH, and we will be happy to support you whatever you choose to do!

Octoberbride03 : Congratulations on your recent wedding! And, you will find that with the support and encouragement you'll get here on WISH, you will be able to stick to your plan! I've heard great things about Pilates - there are quite a few here that do it! And, you've got a good start with the water drinking! Good luck!

sm4987 : You'll do great on WW! There are many people here that are on WW and they love it! You will see those 50 pounds melt off in no time! Welcome to WISH!

Saturday97 : Sounds like you're off to a great start! The Zone is a very healthy diet, and you'll definitely see your goals of weight loss and increased energy very quickly! Good luck! Keep us informed of your progress!