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[kathyseb]

Hi Everyone,
I want to join the Disney Challenge.
I have been going to Curves for about three months now and just finished Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet.
Count me in.

 

[kathyseb]

Sorry, just posting to see if the clipart attached to my signature line.

 

[Moosysmom]

Hi, I want to join the challenge too.
I moved to Florida last summer, and when I started my job, I noticed that my clothes that were a bit snug back home, were starting to fit and some were actually getting too big. When I went in for an annual checkup I discovered that I had lost almost 30lbs without really trying (just eating better here in Fla.), a blood test showed I had a low thyroid, so I started the medication, and I'm still losing weight. Right now it's about 50lbs, and I need to lose another 90lbs, hopefully before my 50th birthday in 2007. This is the first time I've ever been able to lose, and have actually kept it off. (I don't have comfort foods here that I had back home, luckily I don't like Krispy Kreme's).
So right now, I'm just watching the junk, and walking my dog (she walks me) as much as I can. I'm also golfing once a week.

 

[Hollyann]

Hi Moosysmom! I've seen your picture on other posts! Welcome to WISH. I'm fairly new (about a month) and also moved to Florida from So. California. My hubby and I retired in north east Florida. Since your picture is familiar, I just HAD to say hello. You couldn't have picked a better, more supportive group than WISH. Looking forward to seeing lots of posts from you! Hollyann

 

[jodistar]

As of today, you can count me in on the challenge.

My Goals:
1. To get down to 105 or down 2 dress sizes (I am now in size 10)
2. I want to get healthier and feel better about myself, I haven't felt good about myself in quite a while.

The plan I am using is very close to "The Zone"

Oh, although my user name is Jodistar...My name is Jodi

 

[KaitlinsMom]

Started South Beach Diet 3 weeks ago - Love it! I always thought I ate healthy - South Beach has taught me so much about making better choices - I want to lose 10-15lbs and to keep making better food choices -

 

[tigger334]

:thewave:

Count me in too! I have so far lost 58# on weight watchers but want to lose about 50# more before we go to Disney in November. I will need al the help I can get. The first 50# went off fast in 5 months but now the last 8# I have lost so far has been slow.

I have a 6 month old Black Lab that I walk twice a day so that is helping a little.

MaryBeth

 

[Moosysmom]

Tigger334,
I walk my 9 year old yellow Lab, or she walks me.
How is your lab walking?
She definitely helps me walk faster.
Welcome to wish.
Lynn

 

[dinnysuw]

Hello-my name is Darcy and I just turned 37 yesterday.
3 years ago I stopped smoking and went on Atkins and lost 25 lbs (160 to 135) I kept it off until this past year 10 lbs crept in!
Today is exactly 4 weeks since I had a abdominal hysterectomy. Prior to that I was an active person. I excercised regularly with strength training and aerobic exercise.
I am 5'5 and currently weigh 145lbs. I want to lose 10 lbs before our cruise.
My biggest set back is not being able to do much of anything due to rthe fact that recovery is slow and some minor complications occurred.
I am trying to watch what I eat and do upper strength training and some mild walking.
It becomes frustrating because my mind doesn't accept the fact that my body isn't able to exercise!
Hoping that these boards will help me find some encouraging words as I look forward to giving encouragement as well!

Darcy 37 yr wt 145 ht 5'5
goal 135 by cruise time 9/25
THE LAST 10 LBS ARE THE HARDEST TO LOSE

 

[dinnysuw]

Hello-my name is Darcy and I just turned 37 yesterday.
3 years ago I stopped smoking and went on Atkins and lost 25 lbs (160 to 135) I kept it off until this past year 10 lbs crept in!
Today is exactly 4 weeks since I had a abdominal hysterectomy. Prior to that I was an active person. I excercised regularly with strength training and aerobic exercise.
I am 5'5 and currently weigh 145lbs. I want to lose 10 lbs before our cruise.
My biggest set back is not being able to do much of anything due to rthe fact that recovery is slow and some minor complications occurred.
I am trying to watch what I eat and do upper strength training and some mild walking.
It becomes frustrating because my mind doesn't accept the fact that my body isn't able to exercise!
Hoping that these boards will help me find some encouraging words as I look forward to giving encouragement as well!

Darcy 37 yr wt 145 ht 5'5
goal 135 by cruise time 9/25
THE LAST 10 LBS ARE THE HARDEST TO LOSE

 

[HairsprayHon]

Welcome, Darcy! I have been through the abdominal hysterectomy thing and it is important not to rush things. So continue the small steps that you are taking and you will get to the point that you are able to exercise more vigorously. Make sure that you do not rush past what your doctor recommends, when she gives the ok, the ab exercises will really help your recovery and your cruise fitness goal!

 

[dinnysuw]

hairsprayhon-thanks for the encouragement-I'm taking baby steps!

 

[Moosysmom]

I've decided I need to quit smoking, sooner than later.
Wanted to wait til I lost about 50lbs more.
Anyone else try quitting and losing weight at the same time.
Thanks,
Lynn

 

[dinnysuw]

I've decided I need to quit smoking, sooner than later.

Hi-yes I quit smoking and started Atkins at the same time-lost 25 lbs and haven't touched a smoke since! My desire to be healthy overcame all my urges! Good Luck!
Darcy

 

[CruisingCA2005]

I've officially started my WISH challenge today. I rejoined the gym at work and went to a step aerobics class today. I feel great and I'm not in pain. I suffered from pubic symphisis when pregnant with our "little souvenir" and I couldn't walk in the later stages of pregnancy without pain. I still couldn't walk long distances, do strenuous exercise, or run without pain for over 1 1/2 years post partum. I enjoy going to classes at the gym; I seem to "slack off" when left to my devising my own workout routine. Why run on the treadmill for 1/2 an hour when I can walk for 5 minutes then go get a smoothie. LOL.

I'm not on the Atkins or South Beach diet; I'm just trying to make healthier choices and control my portions. I don't think I have the discipline to stick with a structured diet. I do want to read the Okinawan diet book though.

My goals: Tone up, go down 2 pants sizes, lose at least 10 pounds.

 

[TinknBoys]

Just started on Atkins on Tuesday of this week. Would like to be more comfortable with my size.
Wish me luck!

 

[Disneyfun2]

I think I will try the challenge as well. I am 35 y/o mom with 2 girls (13 and 9). I have never worn a bikini before and I want to wear one for my fiance' in September when we go to
DisneyWorld. This is my first time back since I was 9 y/o and my girls have never been. So I want to look good. I am taking prescribed medication and going to they gym as often as I can. I have lost a few pounds this month, but need to lose more. My fiance' thinks I look fine, but I don't think so. :space:

 

[Moosysmom]

Disneyfun2,
Welcome to Dis and wish.

 

[3redheads]

I"m going to Disney in March 2005. I've lost about 25 lbs since February, but seem to be stalling.

I am going to do the following:

-increase my water
-increase protein
-try not to eat when I'm not hungry (very difficult to do)

and do the following 12 Week Treadmill Workout

http://www.prevention.com/cda/feature2002/0,2479,s1-6545,00.html

Thanks for the thread!

Kim

 

[July]

Its time to do the
WISH Challenge
I need to loose weight and excercise. I have been excercising now for 3 weeks. But I haven't decided on a diet. I have just been trying to eat healthy and smaller more often during the day.
It is impossible not to eat after 6pm or 7pm like most people cause I get off at 6:30. I come home and excercise then I eat so I am eating at 8pm. But I am trying to make it a sensible meal.
I need to loose alot. But I would be happy to start with a first goal of 20 pounds. How's that?

Going to be lurking lurking. Hoping for some tips...

July


Update: I have been doing the Sacred Heart Diet for a week! I think I can follow this one. I get 2 days off after 7 days on. As long as I don't go crazy on my days off I think I will gradually loose weight. But with the thyroid problem I have it will probably be slow going..