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[KristiKelly]

Hi! I've been on Community and DVC board for awhile, now I'm on the WISH as well. I returned to WW 1-1/2 weeks ago. I want to lose 20-25 lbs. I weighed in on Monday and had lost 3.2 lbs. I also started back to Curves, had not been since mid-December. It's great to know that there is support out there.
I originally joined WW after my son was born (1997) 6-1/2 years ago I joined, at the time was nursing and the weight literally fell off and I maintained until I got pregnant in 1999. I went back when my daughter was a year old, but was not quite motivated at the time and didn't stick with it. Now I'm motivated and ready. I love WW, I feel it's the easiest to stick with and have the foods you love - gotta have my potatoes!!

 

[mom2bandp]

Okay, so here we go. I started out my first pregnancy at 5'3 and 135 lbs., not exactly my ideal weight, but I felt okay. After 2 babies in 2 years I only got back down to 147 after each pregnancy. I've gotten down to 143 in the past couple of weeks (after the flu...ugh!). I've weaned my youngest from nursing and I'm ready to get these extra pounds off. My goal is to lose 15 lbs. I started walking and Pilates this past weekend, and Atkins today. I'm very excited and a little apprehensive. This is going to be my "support group", and I want to let everyone know how appreciative I am of you all. Thanks!

 

[myhandd]

I really "wish" I had joined this earlier!

Here's the story, used to be a college baseball player (quite the athlete) got out of school, went to work, stopped activity, gained 130 pounds at my desk jobs. Took a new position with the phone company 3 years ago. Was told about a 275 lb weight limit for new hire technicians. My manager said it was not mandatory for my position as a manager of outside techs, but that I should lose the weight as an example to my techs. Lolygagged around until last April. Started Atkins lost 36 pounds until our early Sept. trip to DW, fell off the wagon, backslid until week before Christmas. In the meantime, after the first of the year, new co. policy included managers have to be at 275 or below. So I now have three motivations, keeping my job, my health and being there for my 3 yr.old little boy and wife. Good news is I am 32, in excellent health for my weight. In April I weighed 330 lbs. Lost down to 294 in Sept. Gained back to 311 middle of December, since Dec. 18, I have lost down to 296 and the good news is that I am on the best loss plan I have ever seen, Atkins and I have never had the focus that I now have
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Anyway, my goal is 220 lbs. time frame undetermined, but I am not stopping the diet till I get there. I am a very athletic 296.

My weight loss plan is Atkins. My exercise plan is 2 1/2 hours of full court basketball on Monday nights at church, and one hour of walking everyday at lunch. My goal is to be at 275 before end of March.

If you are religious, please offer up a prayer for me, I need your support and in turn I will support for you. Great idea to the keeper of this website!

Thanks!

 

[SparkyC]

Hi there, I've visited here many times and I think it is my time to join the WISH challenge. I know I don't have to give so much detail, but it will help me to be honest, if you can bear with me.

I'm 28, 5'4", and 158 lbs., up from around 148 lbs. this summer. I am the pear-i-est of the pears, very small on top (six 6-8) and more like a size 12+ in the thighs and legs. I'm *very* weight loss resistant, but I am also *very* done with feeling badly about that.

I'm reasonably fit and have a lot of good muscle mass, thanks to my best friend and fiance Keith and some serious time at the gym. Keith inspired me to check out the gym years ago when we were only buddies at work. I was at my all time high weight of 185 at that time, around 1998, following my big sister's death, college, and a whole lot of stress!

I lost weight at that time just from working out, and maybe even a little from stress. Honestly I had no real diet plan.

By this past summer my gym habits had become really, uh, relaxed and I began to resent the gym a great deal and feel sorry for myself, including that Keith is a VERY athletic, competitive cyclist whereas I have a hard time gaining fitness no matter how hard I work. This came to a head in August when I somehow injured my knee and hamstring. It took 3 doctors, one who just said I was crazy, and $$$ of physical therapy but now I am feeling better and I am DONE with the attitude that I couldn't seem to get over this summer.

I'm back at the gym in "rehab" phase. I used to do an hour on the treadmill (walking, not running, since my stress fracture from years ago---yes, I have TERRIBLE legs!) or ellipse trainer plus weights, but I am only at about 15 minutes on the ellipse trainer right now before pain sets it---but that is GREAT progress! I do serious upper body weights for toning and strength, two sets.

I'm trying to figure out my goal weight. I think that 140 is reasonable. I have to talk to my doctor more though. I have put on a lot of muscle (not bulky, but a good amount) in recent years, and I never have gotten below 145 where she thinks my body is really comfortable. I will say 140 for now though, because I feel like that is where my body feels right.

I say I am weight loss resistant because I can work out 5 times a week (and active, on my feet, up and down stairs 20 times daily at work too) and eat a diet with controlled portions of whole grains, fruits, veggies and meats, low in sugars and refined carbs and....stay exactly the same.

My plan is to be at that gym, enjoying it, with consistency, every week now.

My plan is to stop believing that I just can't lose weight. I think the mind is very powerful, and if I keep believing this, I will not succeed.

We eat a very reasonable diet, which I plan to continue with, but I plan to keep on keeping my food and exercise journal (which I keep in iCal on my iBook!).

I'm ready! I want to do this, and I can do this. I want that little banner!

 

[scrappinMickey]

Thanks for the welcome nativetxn! I guess I am really doing "controlled carbs", I think I have combined Sugar Busters, Atkins, SBD and made up my own Plus, taking Advocare vitamins.

I've done strictly protein this week and lost 5 lbs. already, though I know that will slow down! Finally getting over the sugar withdrawals, that is the hardest part for me. Again, thanks for the welcome and this board is great help!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I've finally made the decision to join the WISHers for real. I've lurked, and occasionally posted here (most recently about my 1/2 marathon experience!)

My goal isn't nearly as ambitious as many of you folks. I lost 45 pounds with Weight Watchers 6 years ago....very slowly over the last 2 years I've put back on almost 10 of those pounds. I am an exercise FREAK. I love to work out - cycle, run, lift weights, yoga, step classes - you name it, I do it. I have a lot of lean muscle mass, but lately it's become a bit *well protected* by that stubborn layer of fat over it! What I'm really looking to do is lose 7 -10 pounds of fat while maintaining the muscle that I've worked so hard to achieve.

I think my biggest problem is not that I make BAD food choices, it's just that I make TOO MANY food choices! I just LOVE good food. I can live without the chips, candy, cakes or cookies....they aren't my downfall. It's the QUANTITY that's really my problem, not the QUALITY.

So here's my official commitment. Monday morning I'm going to have my weight and body fat analysis done at the gym. And from there....I plan on being a LOSER! (how often can we be proud to be called a LOSER! )

 

[Linda Talbot]

Please add my name to the Wish list. I post on the Community Board and sometimes on the Camping board.
I start Weight Watchers today! It is so easy to gain a few extra pounds, a cookie here, an ice cream there, extra helping of mashed potatoes and gravy. Well, NO MORE!
I stepped on my scale last week and saw a number that I have never seen before and hope to never see again. I need help.
My eating has spiraled out of control. Now is MY time.
So, please be patient with me, I am sure I will have both good and bad weeks, but I am determined to be healthier and to weigh less than I do now.

 

[glindamood]

Joining all of you too. This is such a supportive group - just reading motivates me. Like some of the posts I have read - I love to eat, when I am sad, mad, bored, happy, hungry, not hungry, so I guess that means no excuse needed. I am going to try Sugar Busters to start but am researching Adkins, it seems to be working for many of you. I don't even know what I weigh, don't particularly care other than I am a size 22 and I would like to be a size 12! I turn 50 this year and would like to be able to participate in activities that I now just watch. So, here I go.

And thanks in advance for all the support - to help me get to this point and beyond!

 

[AdventurerKat]

I even added the clip art.

 

[anabelle]

I want to join in...I need all of your encouragement. I have low blood sugar and it has been really getting bad lately. So I decided it is time to start watching those carbs. I can't get myself to try Atkins. I just couldn't do it. I will be watching my carb and fat intake while reducing my calories.. I already walk on the treadmill 3-4 times a week. Wish me luck!!!!

 

[DVC4US]

Count me in! I would like to join the WISH list. I am trying to shed some excess wait and work toward a healthier lifestyle. I am trying to do this by working out 4-5 times a week and eating a healthier diet. We have several vacations planned for this year and I really want to feel better and look better for them. They are: Mom & Daughter trip to WDW in March, Easter cruise in a Cat 1, Hawaii over the summer, and the 10 day Christmas cruise.

LeiLani

 

[Dopey & Grumpy]

I started 3 months ago and the weight isn't coming off as fast as I'd like it to but I've lost 6 1/2 lbs... but I've lost 10 INCHES!!! I feel great and I plan on doing this for life. I've joined Curves and I think it's the best excersize program available - at least for me.

Please add me to your list of people taking the W.I.S.H Challange.

 

[sln88]

I want to wish. I wish I was skinny I wish I was skinny

Started low carbing 1/19/04

Want to be in Onederland by spring

and 50# lighter by my WDW trip 10/04!!

 

[mkcp91]

I've been lurking here for a few weeks and I am starting Atkins induction period today. I am trying to lose about 28 pounds and gain better cardiovascular health.

I read Atkins' book cover to cover several times and spent the last week getting my cupboards and fridge ready.

I'm not very active lately, so I'm starting my exercise slowly. I plan to do 15 minutes per day, 5 days a week and build from there as my endurance increases.

I love the total support I've seen on this board. When I mention to friends that I'm starting Atkins, the usual response is, "why? you don't need to lose any weight!" While I'm sure their intentions are good, I know what I weighed before my son (now 3) was born and what I weigh now.

Going to make my first Atkins breakfast now! Followed by a low impact areobic video. Thanks for letting me be a part of WISH!

~Heather

(my son liked this smiley and asked me to add it!!)

 

[summersfam4]

Hello WISH! I would love to join you. My plan is to loose at least 2 sizes! I am now I size 12 but I really want to return to an 8. With my first DD (now 5 ) I was slightly overweight to begin with and the pregnancy just gave me an excuse to pack on the pounds. My highest weight afterwards was 215lbs. Two years ago I got serious and weighted in summer of 2002 at 139lbs. I felt great and wore the 8 I had been weighting for. Then I again got pregnant with the second daughter (giving me the two girls I had always wanted) she's now 10 months. I again gained weight but not quite as much and I have been working to lose weight again but haven't been as dedicated so I am going to join here for some MAJOR motivation! I am 149lbs now and am hoping to be 130-135 by our next Disney Trip in September which gives me lots of time but I am hoping for some great results by Spring so that I can get some great new clothes!

Congrats to all of you BIG WEIGHT LOSERS! I have been looking at all of those wish icons and I am wishing for one of my own!

Kelly

When you wish upon a star!

By the way my plan is both to eat sensibly and WORK OUT WORK OUT WORK OUT! (I run, do some TTAP exercises, and bike)!

 

[Kmygrl73]

Hello. I would love to join WISH. I got married in 2000. I had one child in 2001 and then I just had another child in 2003. I also broke my leg last April so I have gained about 40 lbs in the last 3 or so years. I just joined WW last Tuesday so tomorrow I will be weighing in. I am hoping to join Curves sometime soon but I don't know if I can fit it in my schedule. I work full time and try to spend time with my kids when I get home at night. I am hoping I can finally lose this weight since I am really getting depressed about it. I can't believe that I weigh this much. I am 30 years old and should be able to wear nice things and feel good about myself. I love to walk but with my bad leg and this cold weather , I am not able to do that. Wish me luck on my 1st weigh in tomorrow!

Thanks,
Kim

 

[DavidandDenise]

Hello! After chatting last night with some WISH members, I decided to join today. My goals are to eat better and workout more. I'm in my healthy weight range, but I'd like to be on the lower end of it. I've started weight lifting more and have been tryng to work in more cardio. My DH and I are both teachers so we do a great job working out over the summer, but are more pressed for time during the school year. I lost 18 pounds between last March and July, but have 5 of that back on since the school year started. Since we are going to DW twice this year, I decided to use those dates as my goal dates. I'd like to lose 10 lbs. before our spring trip and another 10 or so before our summer one. Currently, I am lifting upper body twice a week and lower body once a week. I run 2-3 miles three times a week, ride the bike once or twice or do aerobics with teachers at school, and started doing pilates once a week. That may seem like a lot, but compared to how active I am over the summer, it just isn't enough. I've tried to start the eating a small meal/snack every three hours and I think it's a good thing for me. It keeps me satisfied so I don't overeat and I've been buying (and eating) more fruit. My DH runs with me, but that's just for fun and to keep his heart healthy. He is the perfect weight for his heighth, perhaps even a little to low (so says his mother) I love the support he gives me. So, I guess you can say both DavidandDenise are trying to stay healthy.

 

[jordgubben]

Last night I joined Weight Watchers with my mom. This weekend I am going to join the YMCA with my husband so that I can start swimming again and get back into shape. I was inspired because I have been asked to be in my friends wedding in Sweden this year (a country which is defininitey in shape). Amazingly I wasn't this inspired for my own wedding in '02 but oh well. Anyway, peer pressure can be a good thing and knowing that I'll be standing next to her friend who is a size 4 was plenty.

In the spirit of peer pressure I would love it if you add me to your WISH list. I'm very excited about one day trading up to the 5 pound and then some clippies.

 

[lacool]

Okay folks, count me in. After movitaion from the WISH chat last night, I am jumping on the wagon with both feet. I lost 47 lbs on WW 2 years ago, but since we moved to NC the weight has slowly been creeping on. I want to take off 10 lbs. I know all the stuff I am doing wrong -- not enough water, not journaling, not enough cardio in my exercise. Now it is time to change those things.

 

[minniemouse71]

Went to my first WW meeting tonight. I need to loose about 1/2 of me. Wish me luck. I hope it was ok to add the clip art to my first post here. I am hoping it will inspire me to add more, they are really cool. I will be checking here for lots of easy recipes.