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[lpcannon]

Hey, I'm Leah.

I have been lurking for a while and am finally joining WISH, mainly because I have tons of questions!

Little bit of info: as of this morning I've lost 49.5 lbs just by watching calories, fat, and exercising. I have about 30-40 to go. I have a minigoal of 20 lbs down by my birthday (November). Since I started my good cholesterol is up, total cholesterol and blood pressure are down. I hope to learn a lot from you folks, especially any tips you all have on getting motivated to start jogging--I keep thwarting myownself because of the cold weather!

 

[castlegazer]

I feel like we are all part of the new cell phone ad - Are you in? Are YOU in? I'm in!

I have very little luck dieting - what always seems to help me feel better about myself is exercise which I have very little time for. I am probably 30 pounds overweight. Soccer has been having less and less effect on me and I have absolutely no idea why but it seems to help me heart wise just not waist wise.

I am vowing today to begin to be physical each and every day - I am looking into gyms and I began doing Yoga again vigorously this past weekend. I would like to keep up Yoga and start walking as much as I can. I am not sure whether or not I will join a Gym but if I don't I want to vow to do something every day - whether that be Yoga or walking.

I want to feel better about myself! I want to Join WISH!

 

[Linzybrooke]

I am ready to join WISH!

Hello everyone! I am new to the boards, having just discovered them on TheKnot.com. I can't tell you how excited to find them I am. I am an avid Disney fan and work for The Disney Store. I got engaged on New Years Eve at Magic Kingdom and am now in the mood to lose 30 pounds before my wedding in November.

It's good to meet you!
~Lindsey

 

[disneysnowflake]

I hope I can join in, too. I'm not leaving for my trip until December 11th, so I figure I have plenty of time to lose some weight.

I've been on low carb since January 5th (before I even planned to go to Disney). So far I've lost 13 pounds. I feel great. I have more energy than I have in a long time. I'm hoping to lose about 30 more pounds by December. Then I'll be at the weight I was 10 years ago.

Heidi in PA

 

[sap1227]

I decided to go ahead and take the WISH challenge starting today. It has only been 12 days since I had the baby, but I am ready to start making healthier choices. Once I have my 6 week check up I will be doing Weight Watchers program for nursing moms. However, for the next 4 weeks I will be focusing on drinking 80 oz of water per day and taking the boys on at least 1 walk per day (pushing a double stroller with almost 35 pounds of children in it has to burn some calories!!). This will give me a good start and once I start watching my calories and do some real exercice I hope the pounds will fall off!!

I am 26 years old and 5'8", from my prepregnancy weight I have between 40-50 pounds I would like to lose (I am not sure what a good goal weight will be for me, somewhere between 140-150. I don't want to be a slave to the scale, when I am happy with what I see in the mirror I will stop). The good news is I think I have lost all but 5 of the 40 pounds I gained with my pregnancy and yesterday I was able to wear my prepregnancy jeans .

I have been lurking here for months and I am so excited to join you all!!

Christy

 

[Chim Chiminy]

Okay, here goes.
I am pretty sure I posted on here last year, however a prolonged illness kept me from sticking to plans and reaching any goals.

Now, a new year. Illness finally diagnosed and taken care of and I feel much better.
Time to start anew.

I am 29 and like so many others here, have battled my weight since childhood. I have tried every diet known to humankind.

My BIL's started South Beach in November, and that is where I got my inspiration to start changing our eating habits.
I did some research on the subject of low carb eating, and as of February 2 my DH and I have been implementing changes.

I saw an 8 pound loss last week, and it was very encouraging. After three days of feeling nauseous and tired, voila! Energy like I have not had since I was a kid.
I haven't really known what to do with it this week.

So, right now my goal is to stay committed to changing eating habits, exercise more, and lose weight little by little.

So glad there is a place here on the DIS where I feel comfortable and can find support.

I need to lose 100+ pounds to reach a healthy weight.

 

[brerbearcreek]

I'd like to take the WISH challenge too! I started South Beach about 8 days ago and it's been going great, I'm down over 6 pounds. I'm 30 and started putting weight on about 6 years ago, I haven't been able to lose it so i'm really excited about seeing some improvement on this so far.
All in all I would like to be down about 40 pounds total. I'd really like to feel good about going to the resort pool or water park.

Anyway, good luck to everyone!

 

[thotfulspot]

I'm taking the WISH challenge too!

I have never felt slender, but after having my kids, especially my second, my weight just zoomed up. I have a tendency to eat chocolate when I'm down or harried, and there was a lot of both going on.

I'm tired of not feeling cute. I started Atkins 5 weeks ago, and I've lost 13 pounds so far. I figure I have about 35ish to go to get to a lower weight than before the kids -- why not set the goal a bit higher?

I'm excited about the changes I've already seen -- my pants are starting to hang around my hips! I'm wearing a ring that I love but that didn't fit for the last two years! -- and I'm looking forward to the changes to come!

 

[DMickey28]

So I swear I have posted here before but can't find it.... I also "fell off the wagon!" So here I am:

I am 25, currently waiting for an offer for a job, have been out of work for two months due to moving from MA to IN. I am 5'6" and weight 164.5lbs as of the AM. I am going to start on SBD this morning and try that.

I am getting married in October 2004 and that is my motiviation. I only want to lose between 25-35 lbs, though the more I think about it 30-35 might be too much, we will see where I fall comfretably.... at least 20 lbs though. Not too bad.

I have no motivation and I hate the gym. I am going to check out Curves because I think it will be good for me to have the structure there because I need structure, walking into to a room full of machines, even though I know what to do and how to do it intimidates me.

That's me and that's what I hope to do. Am going home the wednesday before Mermoil Day and will be doing the majority of my dress shopping with my Mom, MoH and future MIL that week so I want to have the majority of the weight off by then so I can just alter the dress size when I get it...

Thanks and have a great day!

 

[decaff38]

I need some motivation to keep going . I'm going to be joining WW next week and beginning to exercise 30 minutes a day. I'm planning a Disney vacation and cruise for earoy Jan. 2005. I need to get into shape and peel off 30 lbs by then. I have plenty of time but will need some support to get there. It would be nice to plan my trip and getsupport atthe same time.

Is ther anything else I need todo to get signed on?

 

[Erin12303]

Hi-
Please count me in!!
I posted my interest in a separate post since I didn't know about this one.

This is soooooo nice.

I started WW 12/18 and have lost 12lbs. My dad and I are going to the gym 3 days per week also.
I'm feeling great and I have set my goal weight at 150lbs. I'm 166lbs currently.
My dad had a heart attack 2-3yrs ago, lost 65lbs, and had been going to cardiac rehab since.....now he's bonding with me at the gym. We help motivate one another.....it's awesome.

I hope I posted this correctly.
Thanks!
Erin

 

[toystoryduo]

Hello everyone! Please count me in as well!

I have been posting in the WISH journals since January of this year.

I am 28 years old and a SAHM to two beautiful little girls, ages 3 and 1. DH and I met in high school (when we were both much, much thinner) and married in 1996. I am 5'6" and weigh around 200 pounds.

In high school, I was very involved in extra curricular activities. I was a cheerleader, a gymnast, and in Show Choir and I was pretty thin. Even through college, I was able to maintain a good weight. After I started teaching in 1998, I gained about 20-30 pounds. Ugh!! Then two years later, I became pregnant and gained even more. Two years later, another baby and more weight...

After seeing a few pictures of myself taken at WDW last year, I decided that enough was enough and started exercising in early January. I am using the Firm workout videos for exercise and love them! In only 6 weeks, I notice that I am getting stronger and that my muscles are muscles again and not flab! Woohoo!

As for diet... well, that is a work in progress. I am researching healthy options that I can live with for the rest of my life.

 

[jwann]

Okay I'm officially a DIS WISHer. Though I have already lost 17 pounds since the end of Dec. My goal is 40 more pounds. SO even though I would like to start with a clippie boasting about what I've accomplished thus far, I realize that what I have committed to is a LIFE LONG life style change and, in a sense, I start at 0 lost everyday. A marathon and not a sprint! My goal is to lose the next 40 by December 11, 2004 - that's when I go on a 7-day Disney Cruise! Consider me part of the community!

 

[hockeymom7691]

After chatting with many of you last night, I decided it's time for me to make some healthy changes in my life! The first goal is to exercise more. I was working out for two months every day (except Sunday) before our Disney trip in December. I'm lucky if I've been working out 6 times since the first of the year. I am aiming for getting to It Figures twice a week this week and 3 times next week.

As soon as I save a little more money it's back to WW for me too!

 

[kandra]

COUNT ME IN! It is time to get healthy. I have lost 18 pounds with many more to go. (Would like to lose 50 total)

I have decided that I need to walk - everyday - no excuses - no reasons why not to!

So----I am going to get moving and get healthy!!

 

[My W*I*S*H*]

Count me in too! New name, new attitude, 30 pounds...

And that's just the way it's going to be!

Robin

 

[nativetxn]

Hello to all of my new friends! It's wonderful to see new faces here.

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

Shall I list your plan as "eating sensibly"?

<b>R_Judy</b> Thanks for posting here too. How is Atkins working for you? There are lots of WISHers who follow the Atkins way of eating. If you have any questions about the program, all you need to do is ask and you will receive many speedy replies.

Visit often. I think you will find that participating on WISH is motivating and helpful.

<b>maciec</b> It's great to see you here. WW is a great program and we have many WISHers who have had wonderful success with it. I'll bet you are successful too. Visit us often, okay?

<b>DMoss3377</b> Welcome to WISH, it's wonderful to see you here. My husband is type II diabetic and uses the Atkins way of eating to control his blood sugar. How great that you are controlling your carbohydrate intake, hopefully you can avoid becoming diabetic.

I'll list your plan as "Controlled Carbohydrate". Good luck with this. Visit us often, okay? I think you will find WISH a helpful and caring place.

<b>Deemarch</b> It's great to see you here. WW is a great program and you are going to have wonderful success, I'm sure. I hope you can visit WISH often and participate, your participation here is helpful to us all.

<b>noel</b> I'm so glad you decided to join us. Don't allow yourself to become discouraged about the total amount of weight you want to lose. Break it down into smaller goals and take it one pound at a time. Even better, take it one <i>inch</i> at a time and concentrate on getting smaller instead of lighter. That's what I do

Lots of us had 100 pounds and more to lose when we began, so you are not alone. I had at least 100 pounds to lose when I began Atkins.

Visit us often, okay? We'll help you reach your goal.

<b>Amor4Pooh</b> Welcome to our WISH family. I follow the Atkins plan too and so does my husband. We have taken it as our lifetime plan. Sounds like you have already had great success with this plan. Now that you have WISH you are on your way to goal for sure!

<b>JulieK</b> I'm so glad you decided to join us. South Beach is a wonderful eating plan and hopefully you will soon stop feeling sad about the refined carbohydrates you no longer eat. We have a lot of SBD WISHers so if you have any questions about the program, all you need to do is ask and you will receive many speedy replies.

You sound very motivated and determined. You are going to be at goal before you know it. Visit us often, okay?

<b>CarolynFH</b> It's great to see you here. Sounds like you are on the way to getting healthier already. Visit us as often as you can, you will be amazed at how motivating WISH can be.

<b>famfab5</b> Welcome to WISH. We have lots of WISHers who follow the South Beach plan and they've had wonderful success. I have no doubt that you will be successful too. I hope you can visit often!

<b>got2lovedisney</b> Welcome to the DIS and a very special welcome to WISH. I'm very glad you decided to join us.

South Beach is a wonderful plan, I'm glad it is working for you. Try to visit often and participate as much as possible on WISH--doing that will help you reach goal.

<b>lpcannon</b> Welcome to the DIS, Leah. I'm glad you decided to delurk and join us here on WISH.

I'm going to list your plan as "eating sensibly" if that's alright with you.

<b>castlegazer</b> I'm glad you decided to join us here and I hope you will visit often. I'm going to list your plan as "exercising to better health". Is that okay?

<b>Linzybrooke</b> Welcome to the DIS and a special welcome to WISH from a fellow Texan. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials. How romantic to become engaged at the Magic Kingdom. Will your wedding be at WDW, too?

Will you be following a formal eating plan or "eating sensibly"? Let me know, okay? And please visit us as often as you can.

<b>disneysnowflake</b> I'm glad you decided to join us. There are lots of WISHers following controlled carbohydrate plans so if you need information or support all you need to do is ask.

<b>sap1227</b> WOW! I'm impressed. You have a brand new baby and you are already taking control of your weight. Way to go.

I didn't realize that WW had a special plan for nursing mothers. That's great. I'll bet you reach your goal soon. You have a great plan and you have WISH now. You can't help but succeed. Visit us as often as you can please.

<b>Chim Chiminy</b> Welcome back, cutie. You took the WISH challenge on 6/18/03 and you were following the Slimfast plan back then. The reason you can't find your original post is that this thread gets longer and longer everyday and we have to "split off" some of the posts everyonce in a while or it becomes to unwieldy. Your original post is somewhere on WISH, do a search on your name and you will find it.

If you check the roster you will see that your name is there. Once a WISHer always a WISHer. I've shown your plan as South Beach, now and included the date you started that. Now all I have to do is post the newest roster ;-)

<b>brerbearcreek</b> I'm thrilled that you decided to join us. It sounds like you have had great success with South Beach so far. We have lots of South Beach WISHers so you have a ready made support group for that program. If you need their help, all you need to do is ask and you will receive many speedy replies.

<b>thotfulspot</b> Welcome to the DIS and a very special welcome to WISH. Thanks for posting here, too. Now you are an official WISHer.

Lots of WISHers follow the Atkins way of eating and have had great success with it. Sounds like you have been very successful too. Visit WISH often and we'll help you reach goal.

<b>DMickey28</b> I checked the roster and it looks like you posted here on 7/25/03 and followed a controlled carbohydrate plan then. I've update the roster to reflect your start date and your new plan (South Beach). Now I just have to get the new roster posted ;-)

It's great to see you here again. Visit us often.

<b>decaff38</b> Welcome to the DIS and welcome to WISH. It's wonderful to see you here.

How is WW working for you? It's a wonderful plan, isn't it? We have lots of WW WISHers, if you have any questions about your program just ask and you will receive speedy replies.

Visit as often as you can.

<b>Erin12303</b> I'm glad you decided to join us. You've had impressive success with WW already--way to go!

How great that you and your father can motivate each other with your workouts. What a wonderful family activity. I hope you can visit often and share your future successes with us. It's so motivating when WISHers share their successes.

<b>toystoryduo</b> I'm glad you posted here too. I am listing your plan as "eating sensibly" and sicne you started your WISH journal on 1/5/04, that is the date I'm listing as your start date.

Now visit WISH as well as post to your journal. Participate as much as you can. It's helpful to all of us for you to do that--it will especially be helpful for <i>you</i>.

<b>jwann</b> I'm so glad that you decided to join us. Shall I list your plan as "eating sensibly" or will you be following a formal eating plan?

Visit as often as you can, it's very motivating to do that, you'll see.

<b>hockeymom7691</b> It was great meeting you in WISH chat. I'm going to list your plan as "exercising to better health". Is that alright?

Don't forget that we have WISH chat every Monday night and it's a lot of fun so I hope you will join us again in chat.

<b>kandra</b> Welcome to the DIS and a very special welcome to WISH. I'm so glad you decided to join us.

I'm going to list your plan as "exercising to better health", if that's alright. Please visit as often as you can. There is usually a post everyday to help all of us be motivated to work out. I hope you will post there and help me get moving ;-)

Visit often, I'll be watching for you.

<b>My W*I*S*H*</b> Another new DISer! How great. Welcome, my new friend, I hope you will visit us often.

Will you be following a formal eating plan or shall I list your plan as "eating sensibly"? Let me know.

<i>You may add the WISH member clipart to your signature, if you haven't done so already. What we do is start with a zero loss no matter how much weight we may have lost before taking the challenge. Then everytime we lose 5 pounds we get to "trade up" to a new clipart. It's fun and motivating.

There is an excellent post composed by our own LisaTx that explains exactly how to add the clipart to your signature. You will find it right <b>HERE</b></i>

Visit WISH as often as you can. It is truly motivating to participate on WISH. You will motivate yourself and you will motivate others.

The support group is the very best part of WISH. Composed of men and women following all differents kinds of eating plans and men and women exercising to better health, the WISH support group is always here for you. If you need information, support, a smile or even a {{{HUG}}} all you have to do is ask and we'll be here. All we ask in return is that you be here for <i>us</i> if <i>we</i> need help. It's a pretty good deal

Katholyn

 

[iluvtink]

Hey y'all,

I'm taking the DIS WISH challenge here and now, and this is why:

My name is iluvtink and I am a chocoholic. Yep, a bona fide member of CHUB (Chocolate Hogs United Brethren). I dip chocolate chips at least 6 times a day, between munching those yummy, lard-filled Double-Stuffed Oreos.

Back in my younger years, this behavior didn't result in gaining weight. Now that my metabolism has changed, it's become a LARGE problem, if you know what I mean!

I was so excited to see this Board, because committing to be healthy to other DISers (who are friends I've just not yet met) is much easier than committing to a bunch of strangers in a diet clinic. This is going to be a matter of "mind over mind," and my healthy, thinner mind is gonna kick some major butt (and there's plenty to kick down there, I promise.)

Seriously, to be healthy physically, I should lose 50-55 pounds. The mental health can't help but follow. Beginning today, I am swearing off the chips and the Oreos, and other chocolate things that aren't good for me. I can't promise I'll go cold turkey immediately, but I will only eat a few chocolate Teddy Grahams when I think I'm going to fall off the wagon. My hubby and I are buying either a treadmill or an elliptical this weekend, and I promise you I will do 3 miles a day the first week, no matter how long it takes, and then 5 miles a day after that.

On our last trip to WDW/DCL, the few pix I allowed myself to be in only showed my smiling, chubby cheeks peeking out between two heads, because I always hid behind two other people. There's not any proof that I had a body at all on that trip! When we do another land/sea trip on July 29th this year, I plan to stand next to my family and allow more pictures, thanks to this WISH challenge.

Thank you, thank you, for providing this great jump start to a healthy body and mind!

 

[hlane]

Hi my name is Holly, I'm 26 y.o., a Disney addict and just started WW on 2/14/04. To my disappointment I weighed in at an all time high of 234.6 But I'm ready to do something about it so here I am!!

 

[Minniemom97]

I'm new to the challenge too. Thanks for your support!