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[KrnB]

Hello -

Another WISH newbie here. The motivating factor for me was that I recently hit the highest weight I've ever been at in my life. I hate that clothes that used to fit me perfectly are so tight in the waist that I really should be buying new clothes. And I just can't bring myself to go shopping for clothes in a size that I do not want to be.

I had tried South Beach and a couple other low-carb variations before, and while I definitely saw great results while losing weight, I gained it all back (and then some!) as I gradually gave in to my love for breads and pasta. I could give up the sweet stuff carbs pretty easily, but the complex carbs were just too much for me to give up long term.

I recently started working out in the mornings on my way to work. I'm lifting weights 3x a week and taking a fitness yoga class the other two days. On all 5 days, I'm running on the treadmill for at least 20 minutes. I've been doing that for about a month, and my muscle tone and flexibility are already getting better.

That will help the shape of my body, but to lose the extra fat, I decided to try Weight Watchers based on a lot of the comments that people have put on the WISH boards (thank you!!!). I started that Monday, and although it's only been less than a week, I can see how this diet will suit me much better. My problem has always been the amount of food that I eat, and WW will help on both my portions and my choices. I love that the system is built to accommodate those special occasions by shifting the rest of your day/week and that you can eat "normal" food.

So here goes... wish me luck!

 

[dizcrazy]

How is everyone making out?

I lost .2 lbs last week. Pathetic. I need to get with the program!

Does anyone else have slow weeks?

 

[TaraBelle1069]

Originally posted by dizcrazy
How is everyone making out?

I lost .2 lbs last week. Pathetic. I need to get with the program!

Does anyone else have slow weeks?

Weigh in is tonight for me so crossing my fingers. I was bad last week but have been good this weekend and today. Hopefully it's not too little, too late!

Slow weeks? Absolutely. I have been fortunate in that I have not gained any week since I took a cruise in March. I have either lost or stayed the same. Hoping that streak continues as of today!

 

[dizcrazy]

Tarabelle, thx for your PM! I replied.

how did the weigh-in go?

 

[TaraBelle1069]

Originally posted by dizcrazy
Tarabelle, thx for your PM! I replied.

how did the weigh-in go?

Good, thanks! I weighed in a minus 62 pounds before dinner but am choosing to use my after-dinner weight of minus 61 pounds as my official weight for the week. Regardless, it's more than half way to my goal. I'm supposed to be able to eat my easter egg that has been in the fridge since Easter but I think I'm going to push it off further (it was originally my reward for 50 pounds as that was half way to my original goal).

 

[KJo719]

Hello Everyone! I've been lurking here for a while and I finally decided I need to join this thread! I'll try to make my long story into as short of a post as possible! I got married last year and moved from NJ to PA. I was in excellent shape before my wedding. When I moved to PA, I had to give up my job (I was a first grade teacher) because it was too far to commute and I was unable to get a full time job teaching, so I substitute taught this past year. Between getting married, moving, and giving up my job, it was a very difficult adjustment for me and I put on quite a bit of weight. I joined weight watchers (online) about 5 weeks ago. I picked the wrong time to join, though. My husband had major surgery about 4 weeks ago, so I did really well my first week and then very poorly the week that he was in the hospital and the first week that he was home. I've been back on track these past two weeks- I've been exercising and keeping track of my points- and I've lost 3 pounds so far, so I'm hoping to stay on track. I went from my absolute thinnest before my wedding to the heaviest I've ever been. I need to lose about 35 pounds and I really feel like I can do it now, so hopefully I'll be able to meet my goal! Thanks for listening!
Kathy

 

[dizcrazy]

kathy, (KJo7190)

welcome! I just moved from PA to NJ! And I grew up in Bucks County.

Congrats on those three lbs!

 

[TinknBoys]

I started Atkins on 6/22, within the first two weeks lost 8 pounds and have been at a standstill since. Still following induction, have reread the book. Today realized that I had been having regular onions, not scallions with other sauteed veges most days, could this be part of the problem? The book said they had sugar. I just didn't suspect onions. Would really appreciate some tips, advice, anything. Don't mind the Atkins way of eating, but really want to see more results.
Thanks!
Tinknboys

 

[SRUAlmn]

For everyone on the WISH boards I'm going to post a song that my mom and dad used to sing to me when I was little. Actually, my mom still sings it to me sometimes and I'm 26


I'm proud of you, I'm proud of you, I hope that you're as proud as I am.
Proud of you, I'm proud of you, I hope that you are proud of you too


Not the same effect just reading the words, but I AM proud of everyone!!

 

[minmate]

Hello all! I would like to join the WISH challenge. I will be basically following the Body For Life program. I will be modifying it somewhat, but will eat six nutritious meals a day, 20 minutes of interval training cardio 5 days a week and weight training 4 days a week.

I look forward to achieving weight loss for good and hearing encouragement from everyone here -- as well as cheering all of you on! I love to hear the success stories! They are inspirational. Mark my words... a year from today... I intend to be one of those success stories!

 

[Disneyfun2]

Good Luck. It seems like I have slow weeks at least 2 out of 4. I get that whole water weight gain thing. I only see progress if I weigh myself in the mornings. I have only lost 2 pounds this month . I am going to DW on 9/11/04 and I am not close enough to my goal yet. So it is now crunch time. Wish me luck please.

 

[TaraBelle1069]

Originally posted by Disneyfun2
I am going to DW on 9/11/04 and I am not close enough to my goal yet. So it is now crunch time. Wish me luck please.

I have found that you have to be flexible with your goals. For me, if I'm too rigid, I risk falling off the wagon completely. If you don't make your WDW goal, just keep at it, as I'm sure you have a wedding goal, too. You'll get there. Plus even if you don't make your goal, as long as you are better than when you started, then it's a success.

Sometimes it seems like it takes more patience than I have but I do whatever it takes to get motivated again (I'm not perfect...I just had a sliver of coffee cake 5 minutes ago!). Sometimes that's looking at a picture of me 5 months ago (soon after I started) or 10 months ago (at my lifetime heaviest). Sometimes I put on a pair of shorts that I wore last summer at size 24 and then put on my size 16 pants that fit me now (actually they are a bit big).

Good luck everyone!

 

[bethzfl]

I've been reading this thread for a long time and have now decided to make a commitment. I recently lost my job (I took over a woman's job who was on maternity leave and they decided to come back.. and there's "no room for me" as they say). It's taken an emotional toll on me and I'm just ready to make myself happy. I have some time off, obviously, so I'm taking advantage of that dusty gym membership. Here's to becoming physically fit and healthy

 

[My2PrincessesMom]

New to the board and thrilled to see all the support. Presently involved in WW and have lost 19.6 pounds as of this date. DH and mother doing it too. DH and DD are going to WDW on Oct 13, Goal is 30 by then..... I will achieve it.

Count me in and I enjoy reading all the great thoughts.

 

[mushumadness]

My wish is to loose weight, I am not happy with myslef, and I see it that if I arnt happy it needs to change, I got to florida in november and I dont want to be this weight (i have bought clothes a size smaller lol to get me there)

I aim to so my step machine 3 times a day for a half hour and also wear a walking meter, and generally cut back on all the sweets etc I have been known to eat.

I think this board is great as I am in need of support, as I come from a thin family and it seems I am the odd one out and gained weight for us all.

heres hoping

 

[mushumadness]

I think I have managed to put this wish image in my logo

heres to losing weight

 

[bethzfl]

to the above poster. Just add the end bracket and you'll be good to go

 

[KrnB]

Wahoo! I get to change my WISH icon for the first time! 5 lbs. down, about 20 to go!

 

[pearlieq]

I want to join! I've been overweight as long as I can remember, and it's starting to compromise the quality of my life. I'm scared, but excited about starting this journey.

I plan to use a basic ADA plan, emphasizing common sense and changes I can live with for life. I want to focus especially on getting lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Fiber is your friend!

I can't wait to get my journal started. It's such a helpful tool!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I'm going to join!!!

Wahoo!