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[Mykelogan]

Hello,

I have been reading this board for a few days now as I have been doing a lot of personal soul searching. I have decided that I need to take control of the things that I can control in order to make myself a healthier person. I am a big guy, let's put it this way, if i lost a "pooh sized" guy's weight I would still be a "pooh sized" guy myself! hehe I am not looking to shoot for some unattainable goal. I will always be a big guy I just don't need to let it be so out of control that my food and lifestyle choices affect me so negatively. One of my challenges in the past has been accountability so I figured why not make myself accountable to a community I enjoy visiting everyday! I know there is now way I will give up my Disney & DIS addictions, so why not try to pair some positives with them?

I will not go on too much longer on this post, I think I will start a W.I.S.H. journal actually. As far as what i will be doing to make myself healthier:
(1) Incorporating physical activity I can do into my life on a more regular basis. Meaning building up my walking and going to the campus pool to swim several times a week. When I get my pool membership figured out this week I will set up my schedule.
(2) Eliminate soda from my life. I am a Coke-aholic! When I have stopped drinking it before and replaced it with water I found that I actually felt so much better.
(3) Go back to a food plan that I have had great success with before, and that is the Carbohydrate addict's diet. I dug out my book last night and did some reading, plus I ordered the relatively new cookbook used on Amazon for a cheap price.

My main goals are to reclaim my mobility, my energy, and to feel comfortable in my own skin. I love myself now and I think that is important in order for me to identify why I am making changes. I am not trying to make things better for anyone but myself! I hope that makes sense. hehe I look forward to gaining inspiration from the success of everyone on here and offering support to others when I can!

Thanks for listening!
Mike

 

[Carrieberry]

Hi Mike! Just wanted to post really quick to tell you that when my hubby gave up Coke, he lost 40 pounds in about 4 months without changing any eating habits. It also solved all of his stomach issues! Good luck and let us know how you are doing!

 

[Mykelogan]

Hi Mike! Just wanted to post really quick to tell you that when my hubby gave up Coke, he lost 40 pounds in about 4 months without changing any eating habits. It also solved all of his stomach issues! Good luck and let us know how you are doing!

Wow! That is nice to hear Carrieberry, and big congrats to your hubby! I have heard similar stories before too. I am not counting on anything like that but I know at the very least my grocery bill will be lighter with all those 2L bottles!

Thanks so much for the encouragement!
Mike

 

[ncmomof2]

I wanted to be added to the challenge!! I started losing in January and have a goal for 50 lbs by Sept. The Sept date was originally for my son's second birthday but now it is for our Sept. Disney trip. The goal was also set because I want to be a "cute pregnant lady" for my third pregnancy. I have lost 34 lbs. but I have been hitting some rough patches were I do not lose for a week or two. I need encouragement!!

I have lost the weight on my own so far. I am exercising everyday with curves, walking and/or aerobics from a tape. My problem is that I am an emotional eater!! I am doing better but I still find myself gravitating to the fridge when the kids are acting up!!

 

[Mykelogan]

Welcome aboard NCmomof2!! 34lbs so far? That is amazing! Having a week or two with no loss could just mean your body is adjusting and getting ready to drop the next few pounds, plus your exercising can be adding muscle. I can definitely relate to the emotional eating, something I was thinking of trying when I get those "hungers" I know aren't real is to come and post on the WISH board. The 5min it takes to sit down and write a post could give us the time to determine what is really going on, hunger or something else? Just an idea as I know we all really find our own ways!

Keep up the good work! Your results inspire me!
Mike

 

[DisDon]

Ok, I'll bite. I've been reading the DIS board for a few months now, posting occasionally, knew about WISH but kind of avoided it. Mike, you sound like my twin! reading your post made me feel like you were reading my mind.

I am a big guy, let's put it this way, if i lost a "pooh sized" guy's weight I would still be a "pooh sized" guy myself!

It sounds like we're in the same boat, its tough dealing with being as big as two or 3 regular size people! I'm 6' 1", short legs, long torso, very big boned. I should have played college football but screwed up my senior HS year. I topped out at 400 lbs a few months ago, been hovering just under that ever since. I still have a lot of muscle, but mostly stuffing now. I have the same problems, not enough activity, Dr. Pepper addict. DW and I both want to lose a bunch, WDW trip coming up in December, maybe, if we don't cancel, surely want to be able to walk all day and not be miserable. I could lose 100, but I will commit to 50. To some of you small folk that probably looks like a lot, but I think its comparable to a 150 pounder losing 25. WISH me luck! Here's some DIS exercises, do they count? :thewave:

 

[Mykelogan]

Hey Don!

Welcome aboard! I think there might just be enough space to squeeze us all in here! haha I definitely can empathize with a lot of what you said too.

knew about WISH but kind of avoided it.

I definitely did the same! Tried to avoid something that might make me look at myself too closely. Of course once I did peak in the WISH world I was only more inspired to be honest with myself and what I am doing.

WDW trip coming up in December, maybe, if we don't cancel, surely want to be able to walk all day and not be miserable.

I hope that you won't cancel! I think you'll be ready by december and if anything, being in Disney will inspire you to walk all day anyway.

I could lose 100, but I will commit to 50. To some of you small folk that probably looks like a lot, but I think its comparable to a 150 pounder losing 25.

I think that sounds like a very realistic goal, especially seeing as we heavier men tend to drop weight fast at first. If you establish a good pattern of behavior for yourself I am sure that is a reachable goal. In no set time frame I would like to lose around 150lbs myself, that would still put me at higher than most people's "Shoot me if I get that heavy!" weight but something more manageable for me.

I hope that your first few days are going well Don and those DIS exercises are happening in real life too! hehe

Mike

 

[lajones81]

I think...

I think...

Scratch that!

I AM READY!

Count me in DISers...Here's to a healthier us!

 

[DisDon]

I think...

I think...

Scratch that!

I AM READY!

Count me in DISers...Here's to a healthier us!

Hey, sounds like you're ready. Let's DOOOOOO IT!!

 

[Mykelogan]

I think...

I think...

Scratch that!

I AM READY!

Count me in DISers...Here's to a healthier us!

Welcome aboard Lisa! Nice to have another POP fan posting!

Mike

 

[daisy_77]

I am ready to take the DIS WISH challenge! I am 28 years old and have always been thin. When I got married, I gained about 20 pounds, then got pregnant and had been on bed rest and gained 70 pounds. I started WW last month and have lost 23 pounds, I have about 65-70 more to lose. I wasn't losing weight until I started working out, now it is melting off. I am looking forward to seeing how much I can lose by my trip to WDW at the end of November! Good luck everyone!
January

 

[Someone's Star]

I'm new to the DIS, but I'm interested in committing to WISH.

I became motivated to lose weight after a recent Dr.'s appt. DH and I want to try and conceive in the next 6 months and my Dr. said I should lose at least 40 lbs. first. I know I have to lose weight, but its depressing to hear it from your Dr.

The next week I decided to give WW a try. I'm 3 weeks in and already down 9 lbs. My mini-goal right now is to get down 40 so 31 more pounds to go! In addition, I want to keep going to the gym 3-4 times a week for 45 mins and maybe throw in a walk or two on off days if the weather isn't unbearable.

Thanks for listening..looking forward to watching everyone's success story unfold!

-Ashton

 

[DisDon]

I am ready to take the DIS WISH challenge! I am 28 years old and have always been thin. When I got married, I gained about 20 pounds, then got pregnant and had been on bed rest and gained 70 pounds. I started WW last month and have lost 23 pounds, I have about 65-70 more to lose. I wasn't losing weight until I started working out, now it is melting off. I am looking forward to seeing how much I can lose by my trip to WDW at the end of November! Good luck everyone!
January

Howdy! I recently started this WISH thingy too, sounds like you're way ahead of me, awesome!!!! I noticed you're from Boise, I'm from Utah! and your trip ticker says we're going to be at WDW about the same time, too cool. Bananas for you!

 

[DisDon]

I'm new to the DIS, but I'm interested in committing to WISH.

I became motivated to lose weight after a recent Dr.'s appt. DH and I want to try and conceive in the next 6 months and my Dr. said I should lose at least 40 lbs. first. I know I have to lose weight, but its depressing to hear it from your Dr.

The next week I decided to give WW a try. I'm 3 weeks in and already down 9 lbs. My mini-goal right now is to get down 40 so 31 more pounds to go! In addition, I want to keep going to the gym 3-4 times a week for 45 mins and maybe throw in a walk or two on off days if the weather isn't unbearable.

Thanks for listening..looking forward to watching everyone's success story unfold!

-Ashton

Excellent work so far!! Welcome! Banana?

 

[schatz5k]

Hi All,

I'dlike to take the W.I.S.H Challenge. I'm SAHM to 6. I'll be 40 at the end of July, and I need to lose 80 pounds. I also need to kick start my metobolism. I currently wake up at 4:30 AM so I can get a walk in before my DH leaves for work and before all the kids wake up. I look foward to giving at getting support from everyone. I look foward to seeing banners in my Sig line as well as noticing everyones progress.

Thanks everyone

Tracy

 

[Mykelogan]

Just wanted to say welcome aboard to all the new Challengers!


Mike

 

[lovinaz]

I must admit, I have been lurking around in the shadows for a couple weeks... I found this board while researching my first ever Disney cruise (March 2006)! I would like to lose about 10-15 lbs. I am pretty active (I work out 3-4x a week for 40 minutes on the elliptical) and when I have time I enjoy doing my Pilates DVD. I eat fairly well, but tend to splurge a little too much on the weekends and vacations

I'm not sure how this whole process works, but I think I will start a WISH journal and post a few questions and take it from there! Good luck to everyone and congrats to all of you who have already lost so much weight!

 

[PrincessCyann]

I have been looking around this forum since I am trying to continue to lose weight, and decided to dive in and post

My goal is to lose another 12.5 pounds. I know I can do it if I apply myself, since I have already lost about 20-23 pounds. I gave up for a few months, and started gaining a little back, and vowed not to slip back into gaining weight, I don't want to be where I was again.

My downfall is I am an emotional eater, so when things go rough, I retreat with my comfort foods (Snickers bars, those Philadelphia strawberry cream cheese bars, and Doritos), that has not benefited me very well, as you may imagine. I never lost the baby weight from when I was carrying my son (and it has been years) until this past year which was depressing. I just let the weight hang around, continuing with my bad habits But I am determined not to backslide

I have restricted my calorie intake, trying to break the food up over the course of the day. I am trying to eat healthier, snacking on almonds and fresh fruit rather than my comforts.

I have been doing at least 30 minutes (I want to slowly work my way up to an hour, but that may take awhile!) of stationary bike riding as well as trying to increase the amount of crunches I can do (right now I am only up to 50, but that is better than zero!). On some days I also ride bikes outdoors with my son or take a walk.

Well, wish me luck!!!

 

[lanicastro]

testing

 

[DisDon]

I have been looking around this forum since I am trying to continue to lose weight, and decided to dive in and post

My goal is to lose another 12.5 pounds. I know I can do it if I apply myself, since I have already lost about 20-23 pounds. I gave up for a few months, and started gaining a little back, and vowed not to slip back into gaining weight, I don't want to be where I was again.

My downfall is I am an emotional eater, so when things go rough, I retreat with my comfort foods (Snickers bars, those Philadelphia strawberry cream cheese bars, and Doritos), that has not benefited me very well, as you may imagine. I never lost the baby weight from when I was carrying my son (and it has been years) until this past year which was depressing. I just let the weight hang around, continuing with my bad habits But I am determined not to backslide

I have restricted my calorie intake, trying to break the food up over the course of the day. I am trying to eat healthier, snacking on almonds and fresh fruit rather than my comforts.

I have been doing at least 30 minutes (I want to slowly work my way up to an hour, but that may take awhile!) of stationary bike riding as well as trying to increase the amount of crunches I can do (right now I am only up to 50, but that is better than zero!). On some days I also ride bikes outdoors with my son or take a walk.

Well, wish me luck!!!

Good Luck, your Highness!!! Welcome and best WISHes! I suggest starting a Journal here, we've got a great bunch cheering each other on. It really helps me be accountable.
Bananas for you!!!