Take the DIS WISH challenge here

[tlkkrados]

Hi, If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it. I have been trying for a few days now to get the WISH icon on my signature. I have tried reading the link that is listed and it just isn't working. I am very computer challenged and could use Posting for Dummies! Thanks so much

P.S. The signature that you see here is all I can get to come up!

 

[clr1194]

Copy and paste the above then take out the spaces and it should work. Good luck!

Hi, If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it. I have been trying for a few days now to get the WISH icon on my signature. I have tried reading the link that is listed and it just isn't working. I am very computer challenged and could use Posting for Dummies! Thanks so much

P.S. The signature that you see here is all I can get to come up!

 

[tlkkrados]

clr1194 - THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! It worked perfectly! I was getting so frustrated with it! Thanks again.

 

[clr1194]

You're welcome I had a hard time figuring out when I first posted mine.

 

[RF536]

I am so glad I found this board, I would love to take sign up for the challange. I have been trying to lose the weight I gained since I got married 6 years ago. I currently weigh 250lbs and would like to lose 100 lbs.

My goal is to lose 60 lbs by my Dec. trip to Disney. To reach this goal I plan on keeping a food and exercise journal to help keep me honest. My diet at this time is low carb and to pick healthier snacks.

 

[4togo]

I'm doing a lot of the same things you are doing. Before my trip in June 2003 I lost 20 pds to 195. I then gain back to 208. In July of 2004, I started once again dieting and trying to exercising every night. I'm now at 175 and I'm almost half way to my goal. I got a little off track during the holidays and started to loose my motivation before I found this web site. I have lost 2.5 pounds this week and I would love to hear about your progress.

Good Luck!

 

[happybratpack]

Hi Everyone

I'm ready to take the challenge too...I have put a lot of weight on in the past several years. I can really tell a difference the past couple years in my overall health, I have no stamina anymore, stomach problems, etc. I want to change that even if it doesn't make me look any better - I just want to FEEL better if that makes sense.

I find that I start something fast and furious then run out of steam so I'm trying to take this slow and easy. I want to start walking a few times a week (versus my absolutely no exercise plan now) and make sure I drink my 8 glasses of water a day. I want to cut back on eating out (which will help my Disney trip budget anyway!)

After I get into the habit of the above then I'll take my next step...I'm glad this forum is here, I need the support and I wish everyone luck!

 

[phlufster]

I have been procrastinating about losing weight for a long time. In the past two years I have gone from 198 to 180 and kept it off, but now I can't get motivated again. I want to get down to 150 (so I am not lying on my drivers license anymore ) My DH2B and I set a wedding date yesterday, so now I have something to get me motivated! We are having our Disney wedding on Dec. 8th and I really want to get healthy by then. My DH2B would also like to get in better shape too. I quit smoking on Christmas eve and have been doing great, haven't had a single puff since then!
I figure it is time to get my butt in gear and start doing something. It is really hard for me to excercise because I like to go for walks and it is 11 degrees here today. The other obsticle is that we live with his sister and her two little boys which means lots of snacky foods around the house. We are moving into our own place in July, so I keep making excusing about waiting until then. The biggest problem with that is that I put on more weight while I am "waiting" to get started! Hopefully W.I.S.H. will help me get going!! I am going to try the ABS diet, which is very similar to the 14 (12?) power foods.

 

[andrabell]

I've lost 80.5 pounds since January 5th 2004 by following Atkins by the book. I want to take the WISH challenge and try to lose another 54.5 pounds by the time we leave for our next Disney trip. I'm sticking with Atkins as it's been working for me. I can't believe how much it's changed my life. No more fear of turnstyles for me! I'll post some before and after piccies sometime.

Best of luck to all of you in your goal of being healthy!

 

[4togo]

Don't know what is more inspiring, your story or your picture. I'm a die hard fan all my life from Okie land. Got a 2004 World Champion Jacket for Christmas and it is the BEST present ever.

I have lost half of my goal and seem to be in a plateau. How do you get over these times? Did you ever experience this? Love some advise.

 

[Keokagal]

Okey dokey. I'm challenged. I need to lose wt and get fit. My temporary plan will be to follow ww for this next month and go to the club 3x's per week. I wanna be able to dance like this guy

 

[andrabell]

Don't know what is more inspiring, your story or your picture. I'm a die hard fan all my life from Okie land. Got a 2004 World Champion Jacket for Christmas and it is the BEST present ever.

I have lost half of my goal and seem to be in a plateau. How do you get over these times? Did you ever experience this? Love some advise.

I'm having a hard time this year so far. I indulged during the holidays and then started induction after new year. I took off 8.5 pounds during induction and then nothing during these last three weeks. The ONLY thing that's going to help is kicking it up at the gym and making sure I'm drinking my 3 liters of water per day (which I'm very good about). I wish I could be more of an inspiration to you (other than this luscious piccie).

Keep up the good work and stay off the scale. It will drive you crazy.

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Ok, I'm up for the challenge. I started my own personal challenge at the beginning of Jan. I started at a weight of 197lbs and I'm now at 190! So 8 lbs so far for me I'm going to WDW in May and my goal for that time is 165lbs. Im working out 3 times a week, staying away from white carbs and junk food and drinking LOTS of water

 

[Scoootch]

Good morning all!

Just checking in. As of today I have lost 25lbs!! Yay!

It's not been entirely easy but since joining Overeaters Anonymous in Oct. It's been the best thing I've ever done. Like alot of people, I've tried all kinds of programs but this is the first time I'm feeling like not only is this working for me but that for the first time ever I feel like my weight loss may actually be permanant! I feel so much better both physically and mentally!

Wishing best of luck and success to all to acheive their weight loss goals!

 

[zeke11]

I wish I could see some results here!

I started a regular walking program (on the treadmill at least 5x a week). Began this on January 3. Wore out my old treadmill and had to get a new one! I dropped 2 pounds (as you can see in my little thingy down below), but as of yesterday - they have returned. So in almost one month of diligence - NILCH! ZIP!

If I could even lose 4 pounds I'd be happy. I'm 50 and they say that women of my age have a hard time losing weight. Man, I guess that is so....

I did come here to find a support group and I am so happy for the success of you all -- but it becoming more discouraging to me as those all around are losing weight and I just can't seem to succeed.

Kris

 

[Scoootch]

Hi Kris {{{{ hugs }}}}

I can relate to how you're feeling. I ended up at O.A. after everything else I'd tried over the years failed. I cannot tell you how many times I tried one thing or another and either felt I wasn't getting anywhere or couldn't stick with whatever I was trying to do. There are some pretty great programs out there and some work for people and not others...for me it took realizing that I not only had a weight problem but a food problem. If you'd like any info. on what finally seems to be working for me, feel free to email me or PM me. Try not to loose hope, loosing weight no matter what program you use is tough...I still have a good 50 lbs or so to go to be where I'd like to be. Coming here to this board though is a great start I think though as we can all try and support each other and give each other tips we might never have realized we could try

Best wishes

 

[gabbygrennell]

Ok, here we go!
I am definitely challenged but definitely motivated!
I was a member of WW and it does work! Lost 35 lbs! Then, we went to WDW and I said hey I am on vacation.... long story short, that was the end of my ww! I only gained back 5 pounds, and have maintained, but I wish I had not fallen off the wagon!

I am not sure if I am going to do WW again or try the South Beach Diet... but I have started my walking routine again!
I think my rough goal is 60 lbs... but as I learned in ww, take it in small steps! So here I go!
I look forward to being encouraged by many of you, and to being an encouragement to you all as well!
Gabby

 

[Alysa]

Hi Zeke11,
I know how you feel, while I was off with DD I would walk her and our dog every day and pushing a heavy stroller and walking for 1/3 hour-45 min. per day - you would thik that would have worked but I never lost a pound in over a year. Dh felt (and said so in the nicest way possible) that if I really did want to see some results that I had to kick it up a notch and get my heart really racing. He said walking is great for overall health but hard to loose weight on it's own.

Sending you best wishes for a nice big loss this February!

 

[Tink&PrincessMom]

Has anyone used the "Turn Up the Heat" diet? I'm starting it next Monday and could use some help!!

 

[DCLgodess]

Hi. I am new to WISH. Ever since i looked in the mirror after my last Disney cruise I have noticed how much weight i have gained. So my goal is to lose 15 pounds and i plan on running on the treadmill for 15 minutes each day and watching what I eat. Any other suggetions?