Take the DIS WISH challenge here

[Scoootch]

Hey everyone!

Just checking in. I get on the scale only every 30 days....I only lost 1 and a half pounds this month...think I need some remotivating here. I think part of my problem is that in the beginning, I was at the point of total misery where I hated how I looked and felt and my motivation came from getting healthier and feeling better about how I both looked and felt. Now...I'm 32 pounds down and feel and look a little better even though I still have a good 25 to 30 pounds to go to get to where I'd like to be.. but my motivation is slipping because I'm not miserable anymore. I really still want to loose that extra 25 to 30 pounds though At least I'm not going off my eating plan though and O.A. has still been the greatest thing ever...but I think I really need to find some remotivation somewhere. I don't want to be miserable again in order to be motivated

Hope everyone else is doing well. Keep on going...one day at a time

 

[Beastlover]

Hi All!! I'm back!!

I lost 55 pounds with Atkins-goal in 1/04. Since then, I have steadily put back on 20 pounds.

So, in Jan 05 I joined Jazzercise and have been loving that. I still have a hard time losing weight. So, I re-committed to Atkins yesterday. Today is day 2 of induction.

Its great to be back at WISH and I am so excited to see how everyone is doing!!

 

[Trinity721]

It's going on 4 months that we've lived in Jacksonville, and I haven't been working (or doing anything for that matter!). And yep, it finally caught up with me. I gained nearly 10 lbs, a lot for me b/c I'm short and have a small frame. I'm really feeling it now, tired and just not feeling like myself, and not fitting into some of my clothes *gasp!*. So, it's time..........

Now I'm trying to eat healthy, lots of chicken, cutting out junk food/fatty foods and beginning to work out regularly. Really, I'm still eating like I did before, just less of it and smarter. So my goal is 5-7lbs by our trip at the end of this month, not much but it makes a huge difference. Here goes!

Good job everyone! I've really enjoyed reading the success stories, and I'm glad so many DISers are making health a priority.

 

[teedee]

Hi Everyone - I just discovered this part of the DIS boards, I've only been a member for about a month now. I just joined a fitness center and am determined to lose weight. It's something I've fought off and on all my life.

 

[Iwannagobacktoo!]

Hi all!

I am ready to take the challenge. I need to lose about 60 lbs. total and would really like to lose at least 20 by my next Disney trip. I am going to try the WW diet, but can't do the meetings. I have copies of the books so I think I can do it. Also, I am going to try to walk for exercise. Think I'll go look up the Walk to Disneyworld challenge right now....

Best of luck to all of you!

 

[Kimberly815]

Hi. This is my first post ever on disboards, so hopefully I don't mess it up.

I was wondering if it was too late to join the April Challenger. I just started working out a few weeks ago. I would like to do 900 in April. I have already accomplished 180 of it.

I am looking to lose about 60 lbs over the next year an a half so that I can look wonderful for my fall 2006 wedding. My fiance is extremely encouraging but he doesn't have any weight issues, so it makes it hard to talk to him about it. He just doesn't quite understand. (He is wonderful about telling me that I am beautiful just the way I am!) Hopefully, having people who understand will make me that much more motivated to be healthier!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Been doing it (journaling here) but actually accepting the challenge now!

 

[Pixie]

I'm in! I need to eat a more healthy diet and get some exercise. I am on a ton and half of medication that is helping to keep me on this planet but I really want to do more than just simply exist!

I am bound and determined to have more stamina in July (Disneyland) than I had in March (Disney World). We were in Florida for 5 days but we will be in California for 2 weeks.

I love coming to this message board! Everyone is full of energy and good old fashioned fun. I hope I can contribute as much as I receive.

 

[PrincessTeddyBear]

Hi everyone. I am joining W.I.S.H. as part of my motivation to getting healthy.

My goal is to lose a 100 pounds, stay away from soda (it's my biggest vice) and to get back in shape. I just found out I'm on the track towards high cholesterol at 22 and I want to nip this in the bud.

I don't have a lot of plans right about except cut out red meats, cheeses and soda from my diet and eat more fruits / drink more water. I need to find some foods that are healthy but I'm not allerigic to; and some exercise plans that I can do at home between running to work and running to school.

I don't know what else to say so...that's it I guess.

 

[blondie7]

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE WISH CHALLENGE I WOULD LIKE TO LOSE 60LBS OR MORE. I PLAN ON USING WEIGHT WATCHERS WITHOUT THE MEETINGS SO POSTING HERE WEEKLY WILL BE A GREAT BENEFIT ME. MY FRIEND BOUGHT ME THE BOOKS FOR FIGURING OUT THE POINTS SO I AM GOING TO GIVE IT A TRY. WISH ME LUCK

 

[zeke11]

Any South Beachers here?

I'm on Day 5 and have lost 3.5 pounds.

I would like to lose a total of 30 pounds.

Kris

 

[Clare]

I've been lurking here for awhile now, and I think it's time to join. I have about 20 pounds to lose before "wedding season" this summer. I think I"ll go start a journal right now so I can be extra accountable.

This is a great board!

 

[Mike]

After being read the riot act by my Doctor I have decided to take the WISH Challenge. I tipped the scales at 288 lbs (an all-time high for me). I am 6 ft tall and have a large frame, but the realization that I am 37 years old and approaching the 300 lbs mark was a slap in the face. I would like to lose 50 lbs total and improve my overall health. I have set a rather ambitious intermediate goal of losing 30 lbs before my next WDW vacation on 7/22/05. That is a little over 14 weeks away so I will need to lose 2 lbs a week. I am starting the South Beach Diet and I am trying to walk 4 miles 3 or 4 times a week. I am also coaching little league and girls softball so I shouldn't have a problem with remaining active.

 

[M*2]

I've been reading the Disney World and Disney Cruise Line forums for months, and never noticed the health forum that you have here... what a great idea!
Last year, I told myself that if I got to my goal weight, I could go to Disney World! It was such a motivator. I even called it "reaching Disney weight."
I made it (barely) and my husband and I took our first trip to WDW (and it was wonderful). Now I need to stay at Disney weight so I can go back! BTW, I think visiting Disney can be a very healthy vacation. You walk for miles and miles, and I thought we found pretty healthy food at several restaurants (I loved the salads at the Crystal Palace).

I'm taking the healthy challenge you've posted here.

 

[shazaam1028]

I am excited to join WISH. My main motivation for losing weight is better health. Since 1/04, I have lost 35 lbs. - but right now I am in a weight loss rut and am hoping to start losing weight. I have been looking for a message board and I get the best of both worlds, with Disney and weight loss tips!! My goal is to lose another 44 lbs. and not to get on the scale more than once a week (guilty of getting on once a day)! My sister is a huge motivator for me - she's lost almost 70 lbs. since last May and looks sensational (running and a better diet (no junk) is her secret)! Let the losing begin!!

 

[zeke11]

I joined the DIS WISH challenge in January or February. I faithfully exercised daily, but didn't lose a pound

Then I began to stop eating after 8 PM along with the exercising. And I really watched what I was eating, smaller portions, less treats, etc....but still - didn't lose a SINGLE pound.

So I went on a cruise in March with my girlfriends and was SOOO disgusted. I had purchased some new tropical outfits to wear on the cruise, but no matter what I wore, I just didn't feel that I looked nice. So I made a promise to myself that when I returned I was gonig to do a "real" diet.

And I am on Day 9 of the South Beach Diet. And today, I proudly changed my Dis Wish badge to the 5 lb. loss Dis Wish badge! WOO HOO!!

Kris

 

[kandeebunny]

I've read through a lot of this thread, and I noticed in the beginning it was stated that any goals were ok, though it seems to be mostly weight loss. So I feel a bit out of place doing this, but I'd like to join in, but my health goal is actually to gain about 15lbs but in a healthy way (no junk!!!) and keep it on. I am 21 and about 5' tall and only 82lbs. I eat regularly, but due to years of food allergies causing mal-nutrition I have not been able to gain weight and am still having a hard time! My goal is to gain the weight while maintaining a healthy diet and excersize program!

 

[KimRaye]

So I feel a bit out of place doing this,

DON'T feel out of place!!!! I think I speak for ALL WISHers here, that you are more than welcome here! Sure, your goal is different, but there are many here who are doing their 'own thing'! We're Inspired to Stay Healthy, that's the idea here! If gaining 15 lbs is healthy for you (I tend to agree) is what YOU want, then Go For It! Weigh to Go as we say around here.

And, if you'd like a few of My lbs, you're welcome to them!

Best WISHes to you!

 

[MrsKreamer]

Ok, I have decided that I am really going to do this! I am ready! I am going to start cooking healthier, eating less bad, more good, and walking for 30 minutes a day. Ok I can do this! I am going to challenge myself to lose 15 lbs by the end of July. Can someone post the link to the summer challenge thingy for my sig? thanks

 

[shellynn24]

I'm ready to take the Challenge! I would like to lose some weight before we go to WDW in 122 days. I have been watching my portions and fat intake and that has brought me down 13 pounds. I started to slack of lately and I don't want to gain any back. I love the inspiration from fellow Disneyites, so maybe I can keep losing. Just so everyone knows I'm starting here today at 195 pounds and I'm not embarassed to say it!