Take the DIS WISH challenge here

[Disneyfun2]

July,
I have the same problem you do. I have a flex schedule at work sometimes I am home at 4pm and sometime 7pm. So I just try to eat at a regular time each day. Around 7am normal breakfast, around 1100 small to normal lunch (usually small) then at dinner what ever time I get home I eat really small so I can have a light snack before bedtime. I also eat buttlerless popcorn and dill pickles and drink lots of water. I of course try to exercise, I have kids and am single so going to the gym isn't always the thing I can do. I have lost 10 pounds in a few months just watching my intake.

Good luck.

Disneyfun2

 

[July]

Disneyfun2,
Well I just read on a tip somewhere in this board drink only water after 6pm. I am going to try that too! Thanks for the input!

I am just adding on so everyone here knows that I have a second goal to loose 20 more after the first 20.
Oops I guess that would make me have third goal too of another 20 lbs.

Yuck It seems like alot of hard work

July

 

[sunkissed212]

Okay...I'd like to join the DIS WISH CHALLENGE. I desperately need to lose some weight and start living a healthier life. Last October-December I dropped a remarkable 35 pounds (unfortunately due to a breakup with my fiance). Although it was a sad time for me, losing the weight made me feel 100% better about MYSELF...which I really needed at that time.

Since then, I have fallen in love with a wonderful guy. The unfortunate part of this relationship is that he loves cooking and eating and trying new resturaunts and foods....this all adds up to added pounds. I have gained back 20 of the 35 pounds that I lost last year. I'm pretty depressed about the whole thing - especially since my WDW trip is coming up in just over 2 months now. When we first started planning in Feb. I was so excited because I actually thought I was going to be able to wear the bikini that I bought a few years ago...doesn't look like it's going to happen.

So....needless to say, I need some support from people other than my BF. He's 100% supportive of my wants and needs but as sad as it sounds, he contributes to the problem -- I'm not saying it's his fault at all....this is MY responsibility but it is just so much harder when that's the kind of things that you like to do together....eat!!

I'm going to get him to start eating healthier and working out more too in the next few months. Hopefully...together, we can all make our lives better and healthier!!!

I look forward to giving and receiving some great support on this challenge!!

 

[Blythep]

Hello,
I am ready to join your group. I am a lifetime WW member although sadly I am not at my lifetime goal anymore. About 40 lbs away to be exact. We have plans to go to Disney World and cruise December 2005 and I will not go at the size that I am now. I have redeveloped bad habits and I will redevelope good ones. I need a buddy (preferably on WW) to help keep me accountable. Thanks for this board.

 

[Franne]

Hi, I am ready to join also. Being summer time, I would not go near the pool in a bathing suit. I have quite a few pounds to lose and I hope that I can get going here. thanks!
Franne

 

[te2077]

ok im doing this too. i have 100 some days before my trip, i can be in great shape by then. going to do some walking, weight lifting, and pilates. also going to try to eat more fruits and veggies and drink tons more water.

im so addicted to fountain cokes......just have to wait til disney to get back on that kick.

 

[luvmy2prncss]

I am taking the WISH challenge as well!!
I am a mom of two ages 5 and 15 months.
I would love to lose 35-50 pounds!
We go on our next trip in 5 months.
I plan to accomplish my goal by using WW and exercise. Specifically, eating more healthy, portion control, water, water and more water(hard for me on the weekends)!
I'm trying to find the time to exercise during my lunch break at work.
I need help sticking to it.
WW officially starts (meetings) 7/13. I'm trying to start now!!!
I wish everyone on this board luck.
Let's do it together!!!

 

[TinknBoys]

I started Atkins on June 22, 2004, so almost two weeks ago and have lost 7 lbs so far. Hope this number keeps going up!

 

[sunkissed212]

I want to wish everyone all the luck in the world with this..I know how tough it is and we can ALL do it...and we need to support each other. Last year as I lost weight and people were supporting me through it, it made things so much easier. I am going back on WW and committed to walking/jogging/biking EVERY day for the next 60 days. I will offer myself 1 "vacation" day each week in case I need it but I really want to get on a roll before my trip in early september. I go back to work after the long holiday weekend on Tuesday. That's day one back on WW. Wish me luck!

 

[Mymatisse]

Hey everyone,

I only have two months until my wedding and I need to get on the right weight loss path. I've been dieting FOREVER and am completely sick of it, but I figured if I just set a two month goal for myself the task wont seem so daunting. SO anyway, I've decided to try and do a lower carb, low fat plan. I started by making a menu plan for this week, as well as a grocery list. I've found that I stick to things better if I don't have so much to choose from so we'll see. I'll keep ya'll updated.

Wish me luck I'll need it My 2nd fitting for my wedding dress is August 2.

 

[barbeml]

You guys are my last hope!!

I have always struggled with weight, but in the past 6 years I have gained more than 40 pounds. It just snuck up on me. DH and I have always been healthy eaters: only non-fat dairy, little red meat, no sugared beverages, lots of soy and vegetarian meals. In the past six months we have almost totally eliminated cheese and switched to cholesterol-reducing margarine. We walk 3-5 brisk miles daily.

But it is not working!!!

I have just added a Denise Austin tape that combines stretching, yoga & pilates to my routine. I am going to focus on adding more steps to my day, drinking more water and less alcohol, and eating even more fruits & veggies. I also vow to get more sleep--I think that is one of my problems.

And I am going to come here for inspiration! I am already jazzed by many of your posts.

Thanks,

Barbe

 

[MoranClan]

Hello Everyone..

Just started a Modified South Beach/Atkins Diet Today..

My goal is 30 pounds before August 26...I know thats alot, But I know I can do it..

Hardest part for me is giving up the Diet Pepsi and beer..

Will Post once a week with my goals..

Good luck to everyone else

Bobby

 

[SRUAlmn]

I posted this message on another thread and KathyTX suggested I pop over here.

"Disney Calories
Does anyone know if there is a website or book anywhere that lists nutrition information for Disney restaurants? Normally, I am the type of person that figures, I'm on vacation, live it up, who cares, eat what I want. However, I have been doing really well losing weight lately and want to continue through my vacation not to go back to my old ways. I have struggled my whole life, and this time I don't want to quit. I always lose weight for vacations and then when I get there I ruin it and come home back where I started. Don't get me wrong, I will definitely still treat myself and eat a little more than I have been, but I would like to be able to still regulate myself and not go overboard. Any idea where I could find such information?
THANKS
PS- I have the Passporter and I know some restaurants have the little tape measure symbol, but I am looking for fat, calories, fiber, Weight Watchers points, etc..."


I have to tell you all that I have been searching through a few of the threads and I am so impressed by you all. You really are an inspiration. Here is my story in a nutshell.

I was a dancer my whole life (I have never been small, but maintained a decent size) but since I graduated from college and entered the 'real world' I haven't been dancing and have moved to Maryland (used to live in western PA.) The past 3 years since I made this change have been rough weight-wise. I haven't had as much activity and have gained a LOT of weight. I am 5' 9" and at the end of June I weighed 241 !!! My life has been terribly affected by it. I was always a very social person and now I find myself never wanting to go anywhere because nothing fits me and I am SOOO self-conscious! Last week I committed to really lose weight this time. I have tried in the past and have been successful for a few months and then something would cause me to slip back into my old ways. I am keeping track of calories and weight watcher points and so far in a week I have lost 8.5 pounds. I know the speed of the loss was only initial and that I will probably lose it more slowly from now on, but it's encouraging. My ultimate goal is to get down to about 160 (or less) which seems to be so far away (especially because I have a trip to Disney coming up,) but I know I can do it! I'm glad I have a place to go now where I can have some moral support Sorry for rambling and I can't wait to 'talk' to all of you

I will try to post a picture in the near future

 

[panfan]

I am starting tomorrow on the South Beach. I am a little nervous of faliure and have had a few weeks of " i'll start on Monday" and just did worse !

I hope the combination of a tuesday start ( lol ! ) and the fact that I have finally comitted to post my intentions to you all will really get me started !

You have been and inspiration as I have been lurking for a couple of weeks now ! Congratulations !!

I'll let you all know how it goes

Dawn

 

[monte]

Hmmm, ok, I don't know what I'm doing so bare with me.

I have gained 40 pds. in 4 yrs. and I want to loose it. I've tried everything from South Beach, to Weight Watchers and I can't seem to get motivated.

I am willing to walk 3 times per week for 30 mins. then gradually work myself up to an hour.

So if anyone lives in the Copper Mountain area and want to be my walking buddy, just let me know.

 

[ForTheLoveofDisney]

Ok, here goes!!

I'm making my intentions known!!

I am officially starting Weight Watchers and my first 10% is 17 pounds.

I'm about 40 pounds overweight and I intend to do weight watchers and add walking about 3 times a week for 30 minutes.

I'll check back often because I need all the support I can get!!

 

[ForTheLoveofDisney]

Sorry, I tried doing my test before I realized I was no longer on the test site.

 

[WDWHound]

Three years ago I worked hard to get myself in shape. Dis old timers might rememebr my "X Pounds Less Hound" posts from those days. I lost over 50 pounds and looked and felt a lot better. Then I got lazy and over the next few years I put it all back on and them some. 8 weeks ago a quick visit to the doctor revealed that I weighed nearly 300 pounds.!!!

So here I am, back on the road to to a thinner me. I have 50 pounds left to loose at this point to get back where I was (I've already lost 20 in the last 8 weeks) but my first goal is to be able to take the Epcot Segway tour in December. It has 250 pound weight limit. I am 26 pounds away and I have a bit over 4 months to lose it. If I can just keep doing my morning run and eating sensibly I should make. Only time will tell. I will keep you all informed.

 

[MoranClan]

Hello Everyone..

1 week of my Atkins/South Beach Blended diet I lost 10 pounds..I know its water weight, But it was easy..

I finally stopped Craving...

I am pretty active at work so I think That helped alot..

Good luck to Everyone..

Bobby

 

[square pond]

Hello to all! I started Atkins about 3months ago. I also bought a treadmill. Since then I haved lost 32 pounds and worked up to 2 1/2 miles a day about 4-5 times a week. I want to loose 20 more pounds. I am hoping I can keep it up!! Send your good luck wishes my way. And good luck to all of you!!!