Take the DIS WISH challenge here

[bgirl]

Hi everyone. I'm still gettting a hang of all that is involved with posting, setting up a signature, adding clip art etc. I've figured out that I am 1,991.93 miles from WDW. So I better get moving! My goal today is to at least knock off the .93! Well, I'll let you know how it goes! Wish me luck!

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

Hi everyone. I'm still gettting a hang of all that is involved with posting, setting up a signature, adding clip art etc. I've figured out that I am 1,991.93 miles from WDW. So I better get moving! My goal today is to at least knock off the .93! Well, I'll let you know how it goes! Wish me luck!

Good luck! You can do it!!

 

[ImagineMeDisney]

Hello,

I would like to join the DIS wish challenge. I had joined once before but my DH and I were going through some things (not marital problems, just to be clear!!) and I lost track of what I was doing. so, here I am again, just booked a 7 night cruise for next year, I figure that gives me LOTS AND LOTS of time to lose LOTS AND LOTS of weight!!!

 

[Dreamer04]

Hi all! I first posted on the WISH Challenge in July 2003. Since then I have gained alot of weight.

Now I am enrolled in Weight Watchers for the past 5 weeks. I have lost 8lbs! Slow, but steady. My sister in Va is also on the same plan. So I have support.

The total amount I would like to lose is 75 lbs, but my current goal is 22 lbs. I am a third the way there!

 

[heatherfeather24]

No time to start better than the present, right? I've done WW many time and each time I've gotten to a point where I'm happy with myself and then promptly fallen off the wagon.

This time, I WILL make it work. I'm going to give myself a couple of weeks running start with diet and exercise before I hit my first WW meeting or I'm fairly certain I'll immediately cry upon hitting the scale.

Here we go again . . .

 

[gdub918]

sign me up.
My wife and I just started 3 weeks ago and I have lost 22 lbs. My short term goal is 60 lbs by the time we go Disney in September.
I am counting calories 1300 per day, and my wife (who is also participating) and our son walk 1-2 miles per day. He rides his bike though.

We thought about WW, but decided if we do it together and hold each other accountable we should be fine.

So far so good!!

 

[Lindamary123]

No time to start better than the present, right? I've done WW many time and each time I've gotten to a point where I'm happy with myself and then promptly fallen off the wagon.

This time, I WILL make it work. I'm going to give myself a couple of weeks running start with diet and exercise before I hit my first WW meeting or I'm fairly certain I'll immediately cry upon hitting the scale.

Here we go again . . .

Boy you sound like me!! I am also, yet again, going back to WW. I haven't joined yet but I want to go this week. I can't stand that I have let myself gain more weight I have got to do this!

Good luck!!

Linda

 

[kittythepoohbear]

Well, after a couple of months of lurking around, I decided to do it and join the challenge. I have been feeling rather blah lately and know that I need to improve my health and lose some weight. Unfortunately, I don't have a work-out or diet buddy. I have tried to get my younger sister to join me but, at 17, she just isn't ready. I have also tried WW and gyms in the past, but without someone there ready to kick my butt, I always give up.
My goals are to lose 30 pounds (currently 160-ish), tone my body, and improve my overall physical and emotional health. I have been rather depressed lately dealing with a lot of personal issues (sis's health, family, bf, moving, etc.) and so have really gotten myself into a funk.
I hope that by posting here, I can find a little support group and keep motivated no matter what day-to-day life brings!

Kat

 

[jayna22]

Ok, I just joined the Five for August challenge so I figure I should check in here.
I've been lurking for quite awhile but now it's time to suck it up and take the next step. I've actually been doing WW since Christmas and lost 40 lbs by June 1. Since June 1, I've lost four pounds. I just can't seem to hold it together.
Any support is much appreciated. I'll keep trying!

 

[AndieB]

I joined WW (again) six weeks ago and have lost about 10 pounds so far. Many more to go, but I am not having too hard a time staying on the wagon. Like other posters, I've lost the weight several times but gained it back. Very motivated to be able to keep up with my 4-yr-old son at WDW this October! I started exercising last week (aerobic step workout tape), 3-4 mornings each week - I will try to increase that. Glad I found this board - somehow it just helps committing to it in public!

 

[*NikkiBell*]

This is a very emotional and heart-felt post, but it is necessary.

I need to join and need a tremendous amount of support. I currently need to lose 100 pounds that I gained since 2002 when I met my boyfriend. He spoils me and does not want a thing to change, but I need to do this.

While in college, I developed an eating disorder and lost well over 100 pounds within 6 months. After treatment and moving back home, I recovered. Now, I hate to say it, but wish it never happened. I am fearful that if I do not join some type of support system and really stick to it, I may revert to past behaviors. I know I can do this!

I plan to do fat-burning yoga 3-4 times a week and I also am interesting in the Walking to WDW plan.

All the thumbs up and cheers are greatly appreciated!

 

[KimRaye]

A HUGE WISH WELCOME TO ALL THE NEWBIES! We ARE here for you!

Whether you are inclined to start an online journal or not is up to you, but MANY here feel it's great support, and a good tool for recognizing/acknowledging what's wrong/right with your day-to-day eating. (I didn't do one )

NikkiBell, I think you want and need to be with us - we are here for you.

Thumbs up and cheers and and and and are ALWAYS readily available! Just ask, and post! We're here to help, support and Congratulate along your journey!

Onward and Downward!

 

[crusin'minnie]

Wow, I WISH I had found this board much sooner. I am a 34 year old mother of 3. My poor body has seen better days. Since birth of 3rd DD 3 years ago I have desperately been trying to lose 60lbs. Weight Watchers is my diet of choice but I cannot seem to stay on track. I have been losing and gaining the same 5lbs over and over for 3 years.

DH and I made a bet that if I lose 33lbs by November 17, then we go to WDW for Thanksgiving. If that doesn't motivate me, I don't know what will.

In exploring the WISH forum I am very excited about the Marathon. I am seriously thinking of signing up for the 2007 marathon. I need to find out more about how I start to train for that.

So count me in!!

 

[Keyana]

What a great thread!

My name is Keyana, I am a mother of 4, ages 14, 11, 3 and 1. I am also an RN. I have had weight struggles my whole life. Worse since the birth of my fourth child.

I have 90 lbs to loose.

I am doing WW online, need motivation to stay on track.

On an exciting note... I just booked our first WDW vacation for Oct 2006, staying in WL. Good motivation to look good in my pictures.

I look forward to participating!

Keyana

 

[Belle23]

Hello everyone! My name is Jennifer I am almost 24 and have been over 200 pounds since high school. I am finally ready to do some life changes and live healthier. I started in May of 2005 and have lost about 16 pounds so far. I am just having a slim fast for breakfast and lunch and then I have fish or chicken, baked potatoe with I can't believe it's not butter spray, and then another vegetable. And to keep my sweet tooth away I have sugar free jello or pudding. I keep my calories at 1300 or less. I exercise 60 minutes to the Firm videos about 5 or 6 days a week. It has been such a huge battle and am not even half way to my goal weight of 150 pounds I am currently at 244 and in May I was at 260. I have had lots of weeks where nothing has come off and I really can't see that I have lost the 15 pounds, but I really can feel my muscles in my body so I know something is happening. Well I am really happy to continue my transformation with the Wish board and I really am optimistic about this journey!!! Also I am going to WDW in Sept. 06 for my 25th Birthday and so I really want to have a blast and maybe even put on a swimming suit and swim!!! Sorry for the long post.

 

[Drizzo67]

Hi to all WISHers. I am officially adding my name to your very prestigous group. Just joined WW this past Friday. Just got tired of being tired. Goal is to loss 15-20 lbs by October (20th High School Reunion) and possible 40 by February 2006 (Grand Gathering at WDW). I enjoy reading all the wonderful posts. Thanks for all the wonderful information I have read already and I look forward to reading much more.

 

[bgirl]

Hi all. I joined WW *again* last Saturday. I've been feeling pretty motivated. My DH is great and helping with shopping and cooking. My greatest downfall is not planning meals and then it's too late to cook and we grab whatever to eat. My DD (8) is adjusting to our new eating style better than i expected. She just goes with the flow and takes 'no' for an answer when she asks for her third snack of the afternoon. I'm hoping to instill some positive habits in her so she does not have the same weight struggle that i have had all my life. I'm still not exercising, so I don't know how I'll walk away all those miles to WDW!
I'm pretty new to this thread, what is the August challenge?
Thanks to all for this thread andd the great support system.

 

[Mortimer]

I am Inspired as well. I am tired of being tired. Would like to increase my endurance. Started walking 3 weeks ago, to get ready for Disney in December. It is wonderful to be able to join a group with similar goals. My basic plan is walking briskly 45 minutes/day. Modifying eating (not really dieting) - drink water before meals and with meals, switch to 'lite' food products when practical. Wait 20 minutes before 2nd serving (if still hungary, I eat it). Did not have a scale until a week ago, however, I have lost 5 lbs. since then. I will be doing my 'weigh ins' on Sunday, so this is a perfect day to post.

 

[kar313]

Well I have been lurking oon the WISH boards for a while now. Love reading the inspirational and success stories. I have decided to go for it!

I lost 30lbs on Michael Thurmond's body makeover last year but just couldn't stick with it. This time I am just doing a low-carb, low-fat diet, drinking 100 oz of water a day combined with walking. I would like to walk for 1hr each day but since I have done any exercising for a while now it may take me a few weeks to get up to the hour/day.

I weigh 187 now and would like to get down to about 125. I am going to start a journal on the "Journal" thread with my goals and rewards. Still working on them right now.

I can sure use all the help and support I can get and this seems like a great place.

 

[NeverlandClub23]

I'm committed to losing 30 lbs (I'm 167 right now) to get back to my weight before I moved. I'm going to eat better, give up soda, go to the gym three to four nights a week, and not watch TV or get on the internet until after 8 p.m. so I'll hopefully do something more active than sitting on the couch after work. I miss feeling great about myself, and I miss 3/4 of the clothes in my closet!!