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[Trish5768]

OK, I'm in! I've been working out and eating right for 5 weeks. My weigh in yesterday showed 5 pounds and 4.48% body fat gone! Very good news, indeed.

 

[DVC Jen]

I officially started gosh.. maybe 6 weeks ago. I had lost 84 pounds several years ago. Then my DH has some health scares and the stress made me turn back to "comfort food". It also really depressed and scared me and well.. I fell off the wagon.

Then about 6 weeks ago my DH had ANOTHER health scare.. only this one was possibly diabetes. Everything turned out great and he is not diabetic (thank you God). That scared really sent us a big message. Since then we have been eating a lot healthier. We are watching carbs, but not really into the whole carb thing. We talked to our family doc and he gave us some good reasonable guidelines that are extremely easy for us to follow.

We are also watching portion sizes and rarely snack (only when really truly hungry..and then smart choices). We are getting up Mon-Thurs (the days I work) at 5am each morning so we can work out together before heading to work. On Fridays I work out by myself and on Saturdays and Sundays we don't work out as intensely, but we still take our dogs for a good brisk 30 minute walk.

Now he has lost more and a lot faster than I am. I knew it was going to happen. It really isn't fair how men lose faster than women.

I lost about 7 pounds in two weeks... then hit one heck of a quick plateau. It was so frustrating. I wasn't expecting to hit one so fast. Finally last week I started spring break and I increased the time I was working out each day from 45 minutes to an hour. I also started alternating what I was doing. So now I get on the treadmill for an hour one day and the next I do an hour long Walk Away the Pounds tape. IT WORKED! This past week I have lost 3 more pounds, for a grand total of 10...so far.

My short term goal is to lose 20 more before we go to WDW in June. Not sure I am going to make it, but I am going to get as close as I possibly can.

My long term goal is to lose 74. 64 will make me happy, but I would LOVE to lose 74 more. I know I can do it.. I have done it before, I can do it again.

So anyway.. that is my story. I am looking forward to being a part of this great group!

Now can I have my 10 pound banner?

 

[cgcw]

Committment is good. I'll join.

DH & I just joined Lifetime Fitness in our area. DH was told he needed to watch his sugar intake. I have a lot of work to do -- not only in weight loss but in getting into better physical shape. I have a strong family history of heart problems. My young 55 year old sister has carotid artery disease and has placque build up even though her colesterol is very low. My brother died of a heart attack at 49, my Dad at 60. My other sister had a heart attack at 35. My Mom had a stroke at 70. I've finally decided that I'd like to prevent similar problems. I want to be around to see my children grow up.

The time is long overdue for me to make some changes. Better to start today, though, than to continue to put it off.

 

[KimRaye]

Welcome Cindy! And ALL the new WISHers!

 

[kdtwiss]

Hi,
I have been on the fence for well, a long time...
Benn up, been down - like down better so here I am!
Kelli

 

[princesslulu]

I'm new to this board and just found out I have TypeII diabetes. The doc suggests that I lose 50 pounds and get to a healthy weight. I plan on watching my sugar by using the Atkins diet and using my walk away the pounds tape. I really love the tape! I've already lost a little but still have a long way to go. I'm really glad I found this thread and can't wait to be a part of wishes. My family and I will be in Disney in October and I want to be at least 20lbs.lighter so I won't have to take any meds.

 

[Castlebound]

My baby is going on 6 years old so I can't keep blaming my extra weight on "baby fat". We got a teadmill in January and I have been walking about 2 to 3 times a week. I'm hoping that by being on this board I will stick to walking at least 5 times a week. I was walking for 30 minutes but I've moved up to 45. Today I walking 2.32 miles in my 45 mins. and I would like to move up to 2.50 by April 1st. When it is all said and done I would like to lose 25-30 lbs. but I plan on working at it 5lbs. at a time. My husband has hide the scale until April 1st because I asked him to. I'm really bad about checking my weight everyday and if I don't see any weight loss after a few days then I stop exercising. So here I am hoping that this will help me keep motivated!

 

[tzuhouse]

I'm in also. I'm riding my stationary bike for at least 5 miles each day, until I get my road bike safe enough to go out on. Want to lose a lot of inches before we leave for Disney on 12/4. I'd be thrilled with 50 lbs.

Mary

 

[DisneyMomOfThree]

I'm in. I lost 37lbs last year and gained 13 lbs back. Started watching what I ate and started exercising back in Feb. I have lost 18 lbs. Just going to keep going till I am comfortable possibly another 30-40 lbs.

 

[ncbyrne]

I went shopping for some new clothes for the warmer weather and found that I'm into a new size! I would like to lose enough to at least continue to wear last year's summer wardrobe! And with a WDW trip in October, I need to lose it AND keep it off! Will need to be more careful about my food choices and keep the car parked in the garage when it comes time to do local errands.

 

[ImagineMeDisney]

I'm fairly new to the boards, definitely new to DIS WISH..I think it's wonderful that there are people to talk to for support and encouragement. I have been trying to lose weight for the past couple of months but it's not easy. My goal is to lose 30-40 pounds by the time I go back to WDW in September, so far I've lost about ten. Good luck to everyone involved!!

 

[bratray]

hi
i'm new to the wish board! looks like a great bunch of people- i started my diet and exercise routine 1/15/2005- to date i have lost 40 lbs but need to loose at least 50 more- i drink slim fast in the morn and eat a lean cusine for dinner- i work on the treadmill 5 x a week in the am at work and then do weight training at home 5 days a week- i seem to be at a standstill for the past couple of weeks and can't loose anymore weight- i am not pigging out and still exercising- drinking plenty of water too- if anyone has some suggestions for me i would really appreciate it

thanks

lisa

 

[Tera]

Hey Lisa - Glad you decided to check out the WISH boards. Your going to love it here

Remember that 40 pounds in 2 months is huge and your body needs to adjust. Keep drinking the water... that's a huge help. Maybe try increasing your weights. As you build muscle, you'll burn fat. I don't know if you have anything else but the treadmill, but try doing an ellptical type machine once or twice a week just to change things around.

You should also start a journal here. I find it so helpful to write everything down that I've done for the day, including food and exercise.

 

[princess-rn]

Alright. I FINALLY found this board. (Why was it so hard for me to find??) I've been battling my weight all my life and I've tried EVERY single "fad" diet you can do. I've now decided to just stop the maddness (hey..didn't someone say that before*giggles*) and begin eating right and exercising. I am trying not to look at it as "trying to lose weight". I'm trying to be a healthier happier me!!!! SO COUNT ME IN. I'm warning you I will need LOTS of motivation. So any advice you guys can give come on!!! SO far on "my program" I've lost 7 lbs. But the intro to this said DON'T count what you've lost before now...so I'm starting new. I can't wait!!!!

My goal....to drop 50lbs by the end of the year. (if it happens sooner..GREAT!!) to eat healthy and feel great!!!

 

[Michelle2]

Hi all, I finally decided to check over on the Wish board to get some ideas and support, and I am glad that I did...I have been really struggling with my healthier eating diet lately, and have been crashing it on and off for the last 2 months. So I also need lots of motivation, because we have a WDW trip and cruise in 7 months! I guess that should be motivation enough! LOL
Reading the posts has been a real inspiration now, and I am ready to go back on my diet, and stick with it! I have lost 20 pounds so far, but need to lose another 45. Starting with that goal right now. Thanks everyone!

 

[stacy347]

I would love to join you all in the goal of getting healthier!!

I would like to lose 35 pounds total but I also want to get myself off the habit of grabbing junk food whenever I feel a hunger twinge.

I have already seen lots of good info here and I think this will be a great help!

 

[mking624]

Hey everyone!

Count me in for this!!

It's my wish to lose about 15 pounds by the time our vacation rolls around...July 5th...and to KEEP those pounds off!! I was able to do it and last spring I met my goal and I guess I got into that trap of a mindset where I was telling myself "you met your goal...now you can relax" instead of staying put with my healthier lifestyle. So I'm kicking my behind again.

I've been alternating between three workouts: an upper & lower body sculpting, and a cardio workout. I'm not going on one specific diet, but rather retraining my body to eat MODERATELY (as this has been a problem for me in the past), so I learn not to eat when I'm not hungry. This has worked fabulously for me in the past where I was able to enjoy everything I loved and still lose the weight because I was only eating "so much" and not getting unnecessary second helpings. You think with something "that simple", I'd be able to keep it up. Apparently my cravings were bigger than my barely-there willpower. But not this time!! I want to be in that bikini at Typhoon Lagoon when we're back at the World!!

So glad to join you all!!

 

[crcurton]

I've Lost Wieght Before On Weight Watchers, In Fact I Was A Leader For 2 Years, But Then I Had A Baby And Have Gained Most Of It Back. I Just Went Back To WW This Past Week! I Need Alot Of Encouragement!!! Going Back To Disneyworld June 27th With A 16 Year Old And A 18 Month Old(then).

 

[KimRaye]

i drink slim fast in the morn and eat a lean cusine for dinner-

WOW Lisa, 40 lbs?! That's FABULOUS!

Now, not to preach, but have you considered eating 3 meals a day? I think your body is adjusted now to 2 meals a day, and is slowing down your metabolism...jmo. If you try eating 3 smaller (planned) meals, filled in with fruit & veg snacks, you will stretch your day, and your metabolism, and maybe give it the kick start it needs right now. jmo, and if you notice below, this is my personal WW experience, and I have NO experience on any other plan. PM me anytime, if you like. Welcome to WISH, Onward and Downward, and WEIGH TO GO!

 

[mickeyholic]

Count me in! I want to lose at least 15 pounds before our trip. I really need to lose 30 to be at my ideal weight, but I do not believe that is realistic for my trip! However, I will do my best to try to achieve it. My weight is so discouraging. I will walk while DS practices baseball each afternoon. I will check in each Sunday to keep you posted.