Take the DIS WISH challenge here

[Lori S.]

We are going to Disney in a little over a month, and my goal is to lose as much as possible by then. I've lost 25 on Weight Watchers, with quite a bit left to go. I've been off of the plan for quite a while, but I'm back on, and I hope this site helps!! I'm hoping for 10 lbs by Nov. 20th!

Weight Watchers is a GREAT program for any of you who aren't sure what to do. You don't have to give up any certain food (just not eat a truckload of it!)

 

[dznydva]

I am trying to get my weight under control by doing south beach.
Today is day 2 for me. My current weight is 198 but hopping to get to 145. Only 5 more weeks until my next trip to WDW and I am worried that I will fall off the wagon while there. Any suggestions for eating healthy at Disney will be appreciated. Thanks for the thread!

 

[Lori S.]

Wow, we will be there at exactly the same time! Where are you staying? We are at Pop! I'm NOT going to be doing Weight Watchers while there. Too depressing. I'm going to be very strict between now and then, and I'm going to jump right back on when we return. But, you'd better believe I'm going to have some of that tie-dye cheesecake at the Pop!!! (and some Mickey waffles at breakfast!!!!)

I hope to see you there!

 

[Papa Deuce]

Ok, I am joining TODAY. I am down five pounds since last week. After posting this I am going down to my basement and cleaning up my "gym" area. I have a fairly extensive number of excercises I can do with my home equipment.

I am looking into WW online.

Here's me.....

5' 7"

277 pounds..... father of twin girls who want to see them grow up!

Wish me luck.

 

[Lori S.]

Good luck!! I know what you mean!! I'm so aggravated with myself that I've waited this long into parenthood to do something. I don't want to pass this along to my kids, plus I never feel like doing anything with them. I'm starting to watch what my kids eat a lot more too as they are both gaining weight. They still look great, but just putting on a few extra pounds, and I want to get control before it is a problem. Right now I can do things without them knowing it. Drinking only splenda drinks, (no nutrasweet, too dangerous) more fruit and veggies, baked chips, less sweets.

I wish my husband would get your motivation. He's right at 210 lbs, and should be around 170. He also has "hard" fat. He is very firm, seems muscular, but obviously by his shape, he's not (all in the belly - which is very dangerous). My sister told me that the flabby fat, while not good, is better than firm fat, firm fat is heart dangerous. Scares me!!

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

ok...I wanna do it!!! I need major help as I am a BAD cheater!

I want to go on a cruise in 365 days so that gives me LOTS of time to lose LOTS of weight!

 

[ainmama2001]

I'm gonna do it. Need to get some junk outta my trunk. My goal is to lose 50 by this time next year. Where do I get the clip art?

 

[cruisin05]

ok i want to join the WISH. I am 30 pounds heavier than i was in high school 9 years ago and thought i was big then. I have decided today, after trying on pants today, that im gonna lose those thirty pounds and maybe even more. Im gonna change the way i eat and start exercising. i am a single mom going to school and working almost full-time. so i need a lot of support with this.

 

[cruisin05]

testing to see if it worked

 

[storybookmum]

Welcome to our newer members, cruisin05, ainmama2001, DisneyDMBnut, dyznydva, and Papa Deuce...and a to my fellow Kris(M)!

We CAN do this! I'd just like to share a motto I keep hearing at Weight Watchers, "If you don't love it, leave it!" I know there are a lot of no-no's that appeal to me, but I keep saying that to myself. How special is it to have that bit of veggie dip with my cucumbers, or a cookie when I give one to the kids? Save the points, save the cheats for the really irresistable stuff, and REACH THOSE GOALS, folks!!

I plan to give myself permission to loosen up at Disney World, but I really, really want to go there more comfortable with my body. Let's all look forward purposefully to pictures of our vacations that we won't look back at saying, "Oh, man, I'm so FAT!!"

Besides, every pound lost will give us more energy to POUND that pavement at Disney!!!!

Do your exercising, your dogs will love you!!

God bless,

Kris

 

[mnhockeymom]

After losing 20 pounds with Weight Watchers and becoming a lifetime member in May of 2002.....I have gained it ALL back

I would now officially like to join the WISH challenge and get back to my personal goal!

I gave up meetings because I never really liked the leader (and admit that is when I started gaining the weight back) but I am still not motivated to return to the meetings. I am doing Flex Points on my own - and I joined etools on the WW website.

Hoping that I can get some motivation and accountability from people who share what I love most - Disney!!!

Kris

 

[storybookmum]

Hi, Kris ("hockey" Kris!):

The support here is delightful, but for accountability, I don't think it compares to meetings. I am not enthralled with my leader, either, to be honest. I think she's incredibly irritaing, and she I hate the WW recipes she gives out every week. They're either disgusting, full of "fake food," (plastic cheese, non-fat dairy, or chemicals and so on), or full of milk, which I can't have. I can tell that she hates conducting the parent and tot meetings, so it's not fun bringing my kids. I don't enjoy the meetings. But it's real accountability, with real-life people seeing my real-life progress.

Here, you can lay low when things go badly, and can cheat without anyone knowing. No one is going to say, "Hey, I see you're in a slimmer pair of jeans," or "Your cheekbones and jawline are getting more pronounced!"

I really think that the meetings, for all that they're a pain, are worth it. Plus, WW has a new program called Core that's pretty appealing.

However you do it, though, I pray that you have daily encouragement and resolve!

Love,

"story" Kris

 

[Lori S.]

I go to meetings, but I rarely have time to stay for the meeting. I'm paying all that money to go weigh, but it keeps me accountable, and that's enough for me!! I went back last night for my first time in a while, and I'd lost 4.6 lbs and was only on the program since Monday!! Before that I'd been eating everything in sight. So yeah, I'm back on track, and can easily make that 10 lbs before Disney!! (I'm going to try to lose 10 more since I'm already so close to 10!!)

 

[Leah's Dad]

Hey guys,

I have gained back about 25 lbs. of the 42lbs. I lost two years ago. I have decided to use this chance to re-start again doing what I did before, constistantly. My wife and I have join our local gym and we determined to get back to where we were in our 20's. For me my goal wieght is 185 lbs. I am as of today, 229 lbs. But more importantly, be healthier. For more of my story and what i am doing clck the link in my signature.

I will be checking in weekly. If anyone has questions about what i am doing, please PM me.

Leah's Dad

 

[grlpwrd]

I'd like to join, too.

I'm online a lot and belong to other fitness sites, but I want the Disney connection this time. Really, I want to continue being fit and healthy. Thanks.

 

[QuiltTeddy]

WOW, just found this section of the board and this thread. Definitely COUNT ME IN. In fact, I'm re-joining WW tonight.

 

[Hollyster2]

I would like to join today! I fell off the low carb wagon after my cruise this summer and just got back on today. I have a goal to attend my circuit training class 2-3 times a week also. Next week I will really be challenged because I am going to Disneyland for four days. I sure am glad I found this group! Wish me luck!

 

[ztam3]

I would like to join! I can use all the encouragement I can get. I, too, am a "cheater." Weekends are my weakness. I can be stong all week, then here comes the weekend. GOOD LUCK!!!!
I would like to lose weight as well as jsut generally improve my health.
TABITHA

 

[Scoootch]

Okay, after a long hiatous (spell?) I'm back. I have joined O.A. this time and have realized I have an eating problem not just that I need to change my dieting. So here we go again and best wishes to all. I'll check in and let y'all know how I'm doing.

P.S. ~ I'm now 7lbs down so far!

 

[disneygatorfan]

I would like to join the Wish challenge, in anticipation for my December 11, cruise on the Disney Magic.

I am hoping to be able to fit into the formal dress I wore on my last 7 day cruise, which means I'l have to lose about 12lbs. I have a lot more to lose, but if I could get back into that dress, I would be doing the HAPPY DANCE.