Take the DIS WISH challenge here

[scrapperjill]

just wanted to test the wish sig logo

Hmmm it didn't work.

 

[scrapperjill]

Oh it did work.

Well you can count me in. I want to take the wish challenge!!!
Plan....go to ww this afternoon to see what it's all about. Watch what I eat, increase exercise to at least 3 day a week and drink more water.

I need all the support and encourgement I can get. My goal is to loose 50lbs by the end of the year...hopefully sooner.

I think I can..I think I can...I think I can... I know I can!!!:

 

[DVCkidsMOM]

HELP!!! I want to join WISH - of all the support I could have, a bunch of Disney lovers has to be the best. So I need a plan for getting healthy and losing weight. I'll probably give eDiets a try since I can change menu plans when needed.
Additionally, my plan includes drinking much more water and not drinking soda. Since I've just been told I have "high" but not (yet) diabetic blood sugars, I will replace sugar and refined flour with whole fruits and whole grains. I hope to get moving and need encouragement and ideas in this area. Specific challenges include: 3 and 5 year old at home (homeschooling), 30 minutes to nearest "civilization" with a gym, no safe "walk route," and fatigue. Just been diagnosed hypothyroid so meds may help that last one soon...
Do I need to "join" a forum and, if so, how? (User profile indicates no forums joined.)

 

[kild]

Hey, now that I understand the WISH program, I'll add myself to it

After being overweight for several years, I decided in July of 03 to make a change. It started with a plan diet, something like WW, adkins, etc but more personal and light exercise. After a couple of months, I was feeling better and losing weight. Well, I got greedy and wanted bigger, better faster results. I made some mistakes and slowed my progress, but finally got my diet and exercise plan together and it was amazing.

Since I started in July 03, I have lost 45 lbs of fat and gained 15 lbs of muscle.

I cannot even begin to tell you how much better I feel. I stick with a bodybuilding diet and exercise plan now. I'll write it up and post it in case others may want to try it. It seems to work better for men, but my wife modified it for her and it worked well.

Good luck to all the WISH'ers!

 

[PoohLover1]

HELP! I would like to take the WISH Challenge. Thanks nativetxn for the invite. I just joined the DIS board last week. My DH has been a member for a couple of years and I read over his shoulders when I'm around and he told me about this board. Alittle about myself, married to Big V 26 1/2 yrs, DD Elly is II 1/2 and I have been driving school bus for 22 yrs. I have high B.P. and type 2 diabetic, I'm on meds for both. Last Feb. I joined
T.O.P.S. I great support group, you do your own type of diet plan, Atkins, W.W. south beach, etc. You weigh in every week and sometimes get recipes, but just to see what is working. In Oct. I kicked myself in the butt and tried the Atkins and jioned a heath club and in 2 months lost 17#. At the end of last year I was down 26.75#. I was 1st. place winner in my division. Than X-mas hit. And I just can't get back on track. I'm up 9# as of last week. My Dr. and I agreed on 40# and I was so close to be at goal by Memorial Day, now I'm further away. I'm trying to get back on track. I hope the ideas and the support from this board will get me there. Thanks for taking the time to read this reply cause I know it's a bit long and I'm off to the club.

 

[DisneyMom23Boys]

Hi!

I joined Curves last month on March 10, 2004. They were running a promotion where there was $0 yearly fee (normally $150 or something like that). Just the $29/month. I go atleast 4 times/week and really enjoy it.

I lost 4 pounds and 7 inches. I didn't curb my diet at all.

This month I'm starting to watch my carbs and drink atleast 8-8 oz. glasses of water/day (no more Lipton Iced Tea, soda, etc.) I'm going to start the Curves 6-Week Challenge at the end of May.

I've been on diets in the past, but they were all on a calorie count, not watching carbs. I've also never excercised with those diets.

My goal is to lose 25 pounds by the end of October (we're going to WDW for a week for MNSSHP October 22-30). I'm hoping on losing an average of 1-2 pounds/week, so even if I only lose 1 pound/week that would be great.

We're going on our first Disney Cruise on the Wonder next May 5-8, 2005, followed by a week in WDW. Hopefully by then I will have been down to my goal weight (140) for several months and will be maintaining it well!!

 

[Iheoma]

Hi Everyone,

I am joining in because I would to really get back to healthy eating and lose 25 pounds by the end of the year. My short term goal is to lose 2-3 pounds per week, 10 pounds by June 30, 2004. I previously attended WW meetings with success but had to quit going because of job and life responsibilities. My biggest problem is portion size and I hope to really deal with that by using WW. My plan is to stay within my point range daily, drink plenty of water and avoid carbonated soda. I'm going to WDW in a little less than 2 weeks and I plan on eating as responsibly as possible without depriving myself. I'm glad to be here getting and giving support.

Iheoma

 

[WDWorBUST]

I had my wonderful baby girl November 1st and I started out very overweight in my pregnancy - BUT I am actually 3 pounds lighter than I was when I got pregnant. I have a LONG ways to go though. To lose weight I am taking my baby girl for a walk every night - weather permitting. I'm watching what I eat using a little bit of a modified WW and Southbeach approach because I am still nursing my little darling and have to be careful not to cut back too much. A huge motivator to me is my DH has told me we could start trying for Sammi a baby brother or sister after I get down to 150 because I had some strange stuff happen the last week of my pregnancy and an emergency c-section and he blames the complications on my weight - which is probably true. I also want to teach my baby girl good eating habits so she doesn't struggle with her weight like her mommy and daddy are doing. Also....I just want to be a fit healthy person and see my little darling(s) grow up. I would love to have the support of my fellow DISers.

 

[pkasbohm]

I would like to join also. I would like to lose around 40lbs. I am planning on going to Curves, walking, and trying to watch what I eat(that will be the hardest one!) I do home daycare and with all the snacks it is very hard to have self control. I usually say what is a little cookie, or if I eat this I will walk tonight! No more I am tired of being overweight!!! I would like to take the challenge!!!
Thanks, Pam

 

[goofyfordisney]

Hi everyone,

I want to join!! Sign me up!

I've been reading all of the past posts and I decided to say "hi"!

I re-joined WW about 3 weeks ago. I lost about 30 pounds about 2 years ago (on WW plan) and then slowly gained it all back!


I recently joined Curves and I enjoy it but, I still wasn't losing any weight. I decided I needed to make my goal of losing 40 lbs happen--that's when I went back to WW. I am so glad that I did! I feel so much better about actually being able to reach my goal now! I have lost 4lbs. in the past 3 weeks! I am very motivated now!

I plan on continuing to go to Curves 3 times a week and walking my dog at least 3 days a week. Hopefully, the weight will start coming off more quickly!

Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting inspired from all of you on the DIS! I promise to pass on any good info I get from my great WW leader--she is great!

Wish me luck!! Thanks!
Sue

 

[ArataCPA]

Hello everyone,
It's been a while since I have posted, I have to apologize, I've been extremely busy lately. Well, I'm proud to report that as of last Friday, I have lost a total of 23.6 pounds, and 13.6 since I have taken the DIS wish challenge. I am now under 200 pounds, and have lost 10% of my body weight. I still have a long way to go, but I'm very happy and healthy right now. Take care everyone!

 

[my3princes]

arataCPA Wow! you are doing great, keep up the good work.

I'm checking in for the last couple of days. This diet has been very had for me this time around. I am constantly battling cravings which I didn't experience the first time I did Atkins. I am resisting, but it is soooo hard. The kids are on vacation from school this week so I see them snacking and I really want to too. I am taking it hour by hour. The weather here has been much nicer the last few days so I have made a point of getting outside to play with the kids and do yard work. Not an exercise plan perse, but exercise none the less. Reading all your posts and the great results that you are all having is great incentive to stay on track.

 

[Cocamami]

I'd like to join. I lost about 25 pounds on Atkins a few years ago and gained it back...then I tried the Zone last year around January, lost almost 20 pounds by Easter and gained it back (I have a sweet tooth unmatched by any other human on earth!).

I've become very uncomfortable with the weight I've gained back, because that weight brought some friends(additional pounds) along.

I am doing a 2 week trial at Bally's and joining if I like it. I am also going to do either Atkins or the Zone again (nothing else I tried in the past helped me lose like these two did). I just need to avoid the sweets and stay motivated.

Thanks for listening, and thanks for any support and/or tips anyone can offer.

 

[barrettmom]

I just started Atkins a week ago. I have lost 5 pounds and someone told me about this great board where they received a lot of encouragement. Well here I am. I want to loose about 75 pounds and need to get moving. Literally excersing is my biggest downfall or the lack there of. I just can't find the time in the day. This is my biggest challenge.

I also heard that you can get a personal buddy? Haven't seen where to sign up for that.

Thank you for giving me a challenge!

 

[VAgal76]

I didn't officially post so here goes.

I started about 2 weeks ago. It's a combination of Weight Watchers/Low Carb diet, my own concoction. I've been working out faithfully and even got a personal trainer to help me along. As of this morning I've lost 5 lbs :happy2:! My 1st goal is to lose 10 lbs by my trip date of June 18. More goals to come.....

 

[deelam]

I'm new to this list. I am 5' 3" and 202 lbs. My short term goal is to be 185 by 6/18. My long terms goals are to be 145 by Halloween. I would love to be skinney for the holidays too.
Also, I am doing this for health reasons. I have two little boys, one 7 years and one 16 months, I want to be healthy and live a long time. I need to do this.

Dee

 

[Nanabug02]

Hi!!

My name is Leanna and I am 25 years old. I would love to join the WISH challenge to give and receive support to others living a healthy lifestyle.

I have been on a journey to lose weight for over two months now and have been successful. I am achieving my goals through excercise 5 days and week and by learning to make healthy eating choices. I am not on any particular program....just doing it on my own. I have a feeling this is going to be a long journey, but I'm steadily moving along.

 

[edcrbnsoul]

Okay I'm coming in...I'm trying to lose 40 lbs total, it will be a change of eating habits and exercise program doing a day of weight training(upper body),a day of cardio followed by another day of weight(lower body) and so on taking Sundays off from training its a program called Body for Life and it seems like just good comman sense no weird eat only broccoli type thing. I dont know how many men you have in here but I'm looking for all the support I can get, I tend to get frustrated easy but I want to do this so I can do things with my kids and not be a slug.

 

[wtpclc]

Well, I've posted on two of the threads now, I guess it's time to officially sign up! (Benn skulking, as they say, for a week or so now)

I've been doing Curves (both exercise and LC diet). Can't say that I'm strictly adhering to the diet, but I'm eating MUCH better than I used to!

I've got 20 pounds to lose. I've been doing Curves for about 2 months and try for at least 3 times a week, although my schedule sometimes cuts a day off. I try to at least get a walk or something in then.

Thanks to all of you who keep this going! What a great support group!

 

[fran99999]

Well I am 45 OMG I have battled a weight issue since I had my DD in 1988 and my Thyroid stopped working. Gained 120 Lbs in 3 months. I joined WW last Thursday 4/22. Tomorrow is Weigh in day. I have to lose this weight I need a 2nd Knee replacement due to car accident in 1985 and I just know I cant be on crutches at this weight SHHH 267 EWWW. I tell myself I can do this. They told me I'd never walk again and I did that 7 months after the accident. Said no kids I have dd15 and DS5. I am disabled to a degree. So I cant do the usual gym or walking. HMMM maybe i can find a bicycle I did that during recovery to get the strength back to my legs. Yard sales here I come

I want to lose weight to be able to have the surgery so I can play with my son in the yard.

I feel like the little train " I Think I Can, I Think I Can" I lost #60 lbs before, then I had DS5. Yes it is back. Full bed rest for last 6 months of pregnancy. boy does that pack on the weight.

Wish you all luck to achieve the goals you have set for youself. I always think as bad as I feel it is there is another who is even worse off than me.

I work PT in a Dept of Mental Retardation house. They have the real issues to deal with. Mine are only tiny little inconviences.