Take the DIS WISH challenge here

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I'm going to join!!!

Wahoo!

 

[chrismiss56]

Hi to all

I also want to join WISH - WOO HOO

Started WW Online yesterday and so far hanging in there. Celebrated my 26th wedding anniversary 2 days ago and would like to get close to the weight I was at my wedding. Looking to lose about 50 pounds YIKES!!

With all of your help I know I can do it.

THANKS!! Have a Disney Day!!

 

[MOMO2DK]

I am at the end of my tether and need support and help.

 

[SundancePass]

I started 8/6/2004. I have walked 3 miles per day and am sticking to a 1200-1400 calories per day diet. I have totally fallen in love with green grapes! (giggle)



Oh, my goal is to lose 58 pounds.

Judy

 

[Buzzfan]

I'm new to the board and am quite excited to see the amount of support and encouragement. I have been overweight for 5 years now (after the birth of my DS), and have decided to make a lifestyle change. I plan on eating a lower carb diet (carbs are my weakness) and somewhat following the Dr. Phil plan. I also plan on dusting off that treadmill I paid a fortune for and start using it on a regular basis.

We are heading to WDW in 7 days (for our first ever trip!!) and I have been a little concerned about fitting comfortably in the rides. I'm trying (really I am!!) to not let it stress me out and enjoy the trip.

Hope to get lots of support from this board and can't wait to find the new me!! Good luck to all the other beginners!!

 

[SRUAlmn]

Hello Newbies There is hope! I have sturggled with my weight most of my life and started WISH on 6/30/04. So far I have lost 26 pounds. This is unbelievable for me because I have never lost that much that soon. I think it was all in my decision mentally that this needs to happen for my lifestyle and my health and not because I wanted to 'diet.' Now I'm at the point where it's slowing down - A LOT. I have to keep telling myself 'I won't give up. I won't give up.' If I can do it, you can do it too! GOOD LUCK

 

[Tera]

Hi Everyone!!!

I joined WW today and I'm very excited. I've been trying to lose weight by myself by working out and watching calories, but it's been hard. I lost 15 pounds last year in 3 months, but gained 7 back while on vacation (Disneyland). I'm 12 less overall, but still have a long way to go. We go on our first Disney Cruise next year and I don't want to see fat pictures of me anymore.

Here's to losing 60 pounds overall, one pound at a time!!!!

 

[TaraBelle1069]

Originally posted by Tera
Hi Everyone!!!

I joined WW today and I'm very excited. I've been trying to lose weight by myself by working out and watching calories, but it's been hard. I lost 15 pounds last year in 3 months, but gained 7 back while on vacation (Disneyland). I'm 12 less overall, but still have a long way to go. We go on our first Disney Cruise next year and I don't want to see fat pictures of me anymore.

Here's to losing 60 pounds overall, one pound at a time!!!!

Congratulations. WW has been working for me (though I'm not an official member). Not wanting to see fat pictures of myself is a huge motivator. I'm sure it'll help you too!

Good luck.

 

[Tera]

Thanks TaraBelle! I've very excited and really modivated. I'm hoping this is what I needed to really get me going. I've been working out almost every day (mon-fri), but having problems with the dieting portion. I know since I didn't gain all this weight in a month (or year), I won't lose it all in that time either. Thanks for the support!!

 

[tatajess]

I started WW today with my mom! Wish us luck!!

Good Luck to all of you as well!!

Jessica

 

[Tera]

Congratulations Jessica and Good Luck!!!

Day two for me and so far so good I like counting points since it makes me more aware of what I'm eating.

 

[mushumadness]

my first cheat free day was yesterday!!!!! i am so excited and kinda proud i didnt cheat

 

[d4est]

Okay, where do I sign up?? I have been "eating healthier" for 9 days. I started Aug 16th. I have dropped 8 pounds so far and I think becoming part of this group will help keep me inspired to continue on this journey.

I have 44 more pounds to go. Sheesh, that is depressing to look at! But it's gotta be done.

I am "sort of" following WW, but really just cutting back & keeping track.

Count me in!!

 

[Tera]

Way to go mushumadness!!!!! My first test will be this weekend. I do so well during the week and then stink on the weekends. Its nice to know I have some "cheat" points if I need them for the weekend.

Welcome d4est and Good luck!!!!

 

[Missamoncus]

What a great and supportive group. I am starting today. I have been working on it since about mid May. I lost 14 lbs. , but then
gained 3 back. I am starting out now @ 173. ( at not quite 5'tall this is WAY too much) My goal is to lose 63 lbs. by my 40th B-day. I am calling it my Fabulous- by- forty plan! I will be celebrating my 40th b-day at WDW in Dec.2005 and I want a total blowout party. Te kicker for me was my daughter seeing pictures of me in shows when I was younger and 104 lbs ( I was , and still am , a musical theatre performer ) and refusing to believe that was me. My husband, who has smoked for 37 years , quit on Monday. He has promised that he will never buy another pack of cigarrettes. He has tried 3 other times in the 6 years we have been married but has NEVER promised me before, only said he would do his best. Now he has promised and that means he will do it. My husband never breaks a promise. We have both signed pledges to do what we need to do to get healthier for us and our 2 year old as well. If he has the courage to give up his addiction, I have the courage to eat better and excercise every day. My fabulous by forty plan also includes getting my teeth whitened, a facial scar fixed and a possible tummy-tuck after i have lost the weight. All these will be rewards for every 20 lbs. lost. My husbands reward will be getting his teeth fixed , something he has wanted to do for years but felt it would be expensive and pretty useless if he kept smoking. Anyway, thanks . Now I am off to do the arms and abs sections of my pilates tape. then I will take a walk tonight before I go to rehearsal for "A Little Night Music"
at the theatre.


Melissa

 

[Tera]

WAY TO GO MELISSA!!! I hope you and your husband achieve your goals.

 

[SRUAlmn]

Maybe your husband could start a WISH type board on the Dis for people who want to quit smoking. I'm sure that with everyone encouraging each other like we do here he can be really successful! They could call it.... LIFE (Leave It For Ever)


hahaha...actually I think forever is just one word, but hey, I tried

 

[Tonyspad]

I am a 39 year old married man with two boys and have been overweight most of my life. At my heaviest I was 265 lbs.. I am 6' tall and now weight 228 and want to loose 29lbs. I eat well and my ONLY bad habits are deserts and after dinner snacking. I probably consume between 1000 and 2000 calories in deserts and after dinner snacks alone. On Tuesday I changed my after dinner habits once and for all. I am limiting myself to 300 calories for desert. I can not go cold turkey but when I reduced my calories last time I got down from 265 to 215 in six months. I do NOT over eat during the day just at night, which is the worst. Wish me well, I plan to weigh myself every Thursday morning.

 

[MelessaG]

I am a mom of 4 who has added 10 lbs. with each pregnancy. I just joined Weight Watchers with the intention of losing 40 lbs. I also plan to exercise regularly with walks and jogs through the neighborhood and our local Mall now that I only have 2 of my 4 children with me all day. I miss my YMCA menbership, but cut it from this year's budget because I knew with a new baby coming back in May, I wouldn't use it enough to justify the $$. Maybe I can head back the first of next year after our Disney trip.

 

[Tera]

Good Luck Tonyspad!!!! When I need a sweet dessert, I love those fat free snack puddings, only 100 calories and 2 points if your weight watchers. I also like chewing sugar free gum to keep me from snacking.

MelessaG - I know how you feel. It's hard working out when you have little ones at home. Probably why I'm doing it now, that both mine are in school. Keep up the walking!!!