WISH check in for week of August 17th

I had a discouraging week. I stayed on program, and I still gained 1.2 pounds. It just doesn't seem right. My WW leader is going to take a look at my journal to see if she can figure out what might be going on. It's really discouraging to gain that much when I'm trying so hard, but I'm not giving up now! I have been sticking to it this week as well, so let's hope my body cooperates this time.
 
Hi all! What great inspiration you all provide!!! :bounce: bounce: :bounce:

Anyway, I started my Atkins induction last Tuesday so it's been one week. I have lost 4.5 lbs. so far...so close to the first clippie!!! :rolleyes:

Since I started on a Tuesday, I'll probably be doing my weekly checkin' every Tuesday if that's ok :confused:

Haven't measured yet, but I've played around with the tape measure and I believe there are a couple of inches missing. :)

My fiance is doing Atkins as well (I announced I was going to do it and he said, "count me in too" even though he thinks diets are stupid and he had no intention of starting something) Funny thing is, he's lost a good, solid 8 pounds! I'm so happy he's doing it with me, it makes it so much easier to have someone else along!
We shared a turkey leg and a lg. unsweetened iced tea (with 2 sweet and low's) at MGM the other day (adding water to the tea as we drank it) and it was just so nice thinking we were doing it together! :) Oddly enough, we were absolutely stuffed after that! LOL

I'm loving the appetite control this gives you! :bounce:

As a side note, I've got a total loss goal of about 55 pounds and I am now setting a mini-goal to lose 25 by my birthday...Dec. 6th. That's 1.6 pounds per week...sounds reasonable enough...

Karen :smooth:
 
I was getting a little bummed out because I haven't lost in 2 weeks. (Haven't gained either, but that seems less exciting somehow!) But last night I went clothes shopping and didn't get as depressed as usual! I tried on some dresses that are 2 sizes down from my usual. Granted, some makers it's possible to fit into better than others but I was happy that I could even try them on. So I guess Katholyn's right about taking measurements!
I've been feeling bloated and haven't been losing although I've been trying to stick to 25 carbs/day. I think it may have been the coffee I've been drinking - I've found that I really like iced coffee and it takes care of snack cravings. But I was drinking any kind, so this week I've switched to decaf and I'll see if that's the problem. Hopefully the whoosh fairy will help me out soon!

Katholyn, so glad you are back - we've missed you!
 
:wave: Katholyn Hi GF!!! Glad you are back. Dolphin/Swan huh? You have a good time cuz you deserve it.

I lost another! That makes 22 pounds total for me. I am still listed in the moderately obese category so a bit more to go here. I am at the place I ended last year! Now I have no where to go but down from here!

Good news aplenty! I measured and have lost another inch in most spots. That makes me very happy too. Now I must be showing something as someone at work asked me when I planned to buy clothes that fit. I am trying to decide how I want to handle this. I need to buy, but I am not certain where I will be when I stop. Choices, choices…

I am also proud to announce that DH has lost a total of 25 pounds. We just took all of his suits to the tailors for a massive make over! How thrilled and proud I am for him! He is doing it!

It has been a great week and as my weight has been progressively coming down I have been encouraged. It is hard to keep on task and I have given in to temptations. Most importantly for me is that I have gotten right back up and in the program, and my failures have not been as massive as they once would have been.

I am entertaining an exercise adventure and will see where that takes me.:confused:

Everyone, get your mind in the program with you and you will have a better time of it. You are worth it; do it for you! Keep on keepin’ on. Good luck to all.
:teeth:
 

2 more pounds!! i've lost two more pounds!! that makes it a grand total of 7 pounds!! i kind of wish i had started with WW in the first place but i'm not going to beat myself up over it and will just focus on the future! yay to everyone on this thread!

We rock!!!!
 
Well, today was my weigh in day and I have lost another 2 pounds!! I am very happy since I just got back from vacation! It must have been all the walking, which never stopped while I was there! :) I did make some smart choices in the food I ate, but also didn't deprive myself of anything either ;)

So, as of today, I am at 34 pounds total loss!! One more pound to go for a new clippie!! :)

Congratulations everyone who lost and maintained! :)

Kath, have a wonderful trip! :)
 
Well, I didn't go to my WW WI last week (and thus did not check in on WISH) b/c I felt very sick the whole day before, but I did today and gained .8 which wasn't as much as I thought I would, b/c I ate pretty crappily!!

So, oh well is what I say! It wasn't as bad as I thought and I'm recommitting this week. Plus our new Flex Points plan sounds really great so that'll be extra motivating to keep OP. (And it may be the BF, too b/c like Kath, my rings are a bit snug. Darnit all to heck! LOL)

Congrats to all the losers and maintainers! For us gainers, we'll be #1 next week!

Christiana:Pinkbounc
 
Hello All

Yesterday was my official weigh & check in day - but I avoided the thread because I felt down!! I weighed myself mid week - last Friday - and I was down 2lb. I felt the week was going well but ... Then I weighed myself yesterday, official weigh in day, and those two pounds were back!! Therefore no loss! I realise a body is a body and these things happen but I was disappointed - as I really feel I am sticking to Atkins well.
Weighed myself today and I am 1lb down again - so I am taking that as this weeks loss! No real inch loss either so many I am doing something wrong. I am keeping a food diary and double checking my carbs. I am not much of an exerciser - so I know that is part of the problem.

I guess we will see what next week brings! I guess part of the problem is that I am wanting to loose so badly because of my upcoming trip to WDW!

Well lots of good luck loosing this week everyone - Katholyn - I hope your having fun!
Claire:wave:
 
Lost 1 lb this week. :bounce: :Pinkbounc

I'm pretty happy with that since I didn't do as well as I would have liked at staying on plan. I did a lot of exercise, though, & I know that helped.

As of today I'm back on track again - can't get in the habit of going OP!
 
I am also down one pound this week, not bad considering a knocked myself out of ketosis for the first time since I started Atkins! Thank you, watermelon, for that! So, I am at 18lbs total since 7/2. I feel a new clippie coming on soon--cannot wait to claim 20lbs!

Cheers to you all (raise your water bottles here) to a fantastic week!
 
Well I'm happy to report that I am back from a week at WDW and I only gained three pounds. I have a feeling that a lot of that might be water weight too. I'm satisfied because I had a true vacation and ate whatever I wanted. So today I'm back on plan. Well see what the scale says next week!
 
Well, I'm so glad the girls are back in school starting today, well that's not really why I'm glad, it's that today I had the time to read the whole check-in thread and you guys are soooo inspiring. I could feel the positive energy just oozing out of my monitor! Our attitudes rock! We are here and on this road together and not getting down about bad weeks or days or maintains or even gains. We only see temporary set-backs and use them to motivate us to move forward - I LIKE THAT IN US!!

Ok ok ok maybe I'm also happy because today I get to report a pound loss! yea!!! I have been gaining and losing the same three pounds since July 4 and this week I broke that barrier and entered a new number in my siggie! woo hooo!!! it really felt good this morning, for the first time in quite awhile I was ready to WI and not hanging my head on the way down the basement stairs!

This is big for me, today I saw a weight I have not seen since delivering my first baby - 11 years ago! Oh my, is she really that old??

congrats to everyone, we are winners, onward and downward!
 
<b>tiggerlover</b> I'm glad that you are still maintaining your weight. Hope you can get back to counting your points again soon, though.

Hang in there, Hope all that stress is out of your life very soon, {{{HUGS}}} sweetie.

<b>Sue & Co.</b> Good for you getting rid of one of those extra pounds. I sure hope the BF is more kind to you than he is to me.

I'm glad you posted here this week, it shows me how determined you are.

<b>wdwnutze</b> Wouldn't you rather get smaller than lighter? Well, that's what you did this week. You got <i>smaller</i>. I think that's great. Concentrate on losing inches instead of pounds and you will see how successful you truly are, and you <i>are</i> successful.

Good job this week. I hope your scale reflects a loss for you by next check in. Be proud of yourself, I'm really proud <i>of</i> you.

<b>lmhall2000</b> You showed a two pound loss despite TOM approaching? That is wonderful progress. Are you smiling and feeling proud? I'm smiling and feeling proud <i>of</i> you. You are a <b>success</b>!

<b>Mermaid02</b> Way to go! Losing 1.8 pounds in just one week is wonderful progress. You are doing great with this weight loss stuff.

I'm proud of you, keep this up and you will be at goal before you know it.

<b>Kabuli1</b> So, I go on and on, huh? I'll try to watch that.

2.5 pounds and 4 inches gone forever, what a terrific accomplishment. I'm proud of you. I'm glad you found a way to modify your eating plan so that it works best for you. You're doing great!

<b>DixieDreamer</b> Have I told you recently that you are my hero? You have learned to eat the Atkins way and been so successful that you are only 4 pounds from goal. I am planning to be just like you, it's true. If I ever get so close to goal, I want to lose the last few pounds very slowly.

You are a great example for me, Laura. I want to be just like you, when I grow up :teeth:

<b>bigsis1970</b> Your plan is interesting, I was curious about it. At the end of 5 weeks how much have you lost?

I'm glad that you've found a plan you can live with, that's most of the battle. I'll see if I can't get you some help adding the member clipart. I love seeing the clipart in the signatures of my support group.

<b>scarlett873</b> Good attitude, I <b>like</b> it! Having a positive attitude is going to help you along that road to goal. I'm proud of you.

I'm glad you checked in this week even though you had a slight gain. That proves you are determined to stay the course. I never doubted that for a minute. You <i>are</i> a WISHer, after all ;)

<b>ead79</b> If you stayed on program, don't you think that there is a very good chance that you have been visited by the bloat fairy? It happens you know. Don't let it discourage you, just keep on keeping on. Perhaps your WW leader will be able to pinpoint any food "issues" you may be having by reading your journals. I suspect it's just the dirty work of the BF though.

I'm proud of you for checking in even though you showed a slight gain on the scale. It isn't as much fun as checking in when you have a weight loss to report but it shows that you are very motivated and determined.

Hang in there and I hope you are happier to check in next week.

<b>MsDisney</b> Way to go! So close to that 5 pound loss clipart, I'll bet you earn it by next week.

I love your enthusiasm and positive attitude. Those are both very valuable possessions and they help the rest of us stay positive, too.

Losing 4.5 pounds in one week is a great start. Be proud of yourself, we are all proud <i>of</i> you.

<b>Lisa96</b> Fitting into clothing two sizes smaller than usual is just the greatest feeling, isn't it? Honey, I went something like 6 weeks right after I took the WISH challenge when I didn't show one ounce loss on the scale but I got smaller and that helped keep me motivated. You have helped me stay motivated today by posting about your success. I appreciate that.

Sometimes the scale doesn't show a loss no matter what we do or no matter how faithful to plan we have been. I'm glad you didn't allow that to discourage you. Great attitude you have there. I <i>like</i> it!

I hope you show a loss next check in but keep measuring, just in case :) Be proud of yourself for not giving up. I'm sure proud <i>of</i> you.

<b>Tiger Lily 03</b> Another pound gone forever and you are one inch smaller too. Way to go! Sounds like your dh is doing a great job getting healthier, too. That is great news.

Go buy yourself at least one outfit that fits you now. You've earned it and you deserve it. Don't keep wearing baggy clothing that can have a bad effect on you, I speak from experience.

You have a great attitude and you are right, getting the right "mind set" is a large part of our success. You are <i>definitely</i> a WISH success and I'm very proud of you. I hope you are feeling proud of yourself, too.

<b>Wagamama</b> WOOHOO!!! 2 more pounds gone forever. Sometimes we have to try different plans before we find the one that works best for us. You found your perfect plan and I'm so glad. The right plan makes the difference between success and failure. Since you are a WISHer failure is not an option and you are definitely a success. Great feeling, isn't it?

Be proud of yourself for finding the right plan and making it work. I'm proud <i>of</i> you!

<b>Beanie</b> When you buckle down, you really buckle down, don't you? I can see you have that terrific positive attitude and motivation, still. Another 2 pounds gone forever. Are you losing inches too? I'll bet you are. Almost time for a clipart upgrade. Your hard work is paying off.

You are a bright star, here on WISH, caring and helpful to others. I'm so glad that you are part of my support group. I sure hope you are feeling proud of yourself because all of your WISH friends are feeling proud <i>of</i> you.

<b>disnygoof</b> If you only gained .8 pounds, the bloat fairy likes you better than me, I never get off that easily :rolleyes:

Remember, what happened last week is in the past and you can't change it so don't worry about it. <i>Fuggedaboutit</i>! It's over. What counts is what is going on "right now" and right now, you are determined, refocused on goal and motivated. I think that's great. I'll bet you show a loss next check in.

Thank you for posting here this week even though you showed a slight gain. It isn't fun to have to post a gain and I'm proud of you for being determined enough to do that, it helps me stay determined.

<b>Claire4dpins</b> Isn't it aggravating when our bodies just don't cooperate and follow any timeline we may have set to lose weight? It happens, though, don't let it get you too discouraged. However, losing a whole pound is <i>wonderful</i>, it's <b>progress</b>. Be proud of yourself for that success and celebrate it. I love celebrations it makes the task a little easier.

Step up your workouts, stay within the lower parameters of your plan and I'll bet you
show a larger loss soon. Just don't give up, you will never reach goal if you give up. Thank you for posting here today, even though you were not happy with your success. I'm pretty proud of you for doing that, be proud of <i>yourself</i>!

<b>perfectmatch300</b> Well, look at you. You lost a whole pound even though you were not strictly on plan all week. You are doing so well. Get back on plan and watch out for that poison--refined carbohydrates. Those things will do you in ;-)

Your whole attitude has changed since you found a plan that works best for you. Your positive attitude and motivation shines through your words. I'm so happy and proud for you, be proud of yourself!

<b>Mom2Princesses</b> Another pound gone forever. You are doing so well. I love watermelon so I know what you mean. I have to be so careful not to eat too much but who can stop with 1/2 cup? How do you even measure 1/2 cup?

Be extra careful this week and I'll bet you earn that 20 pound loss clippie by next check in, you are just doing so well. I'm really proud of your progress and I'm so glad you are part of my support group.

<b>msteddom</b> Good attitude, I have a feeling that you are right and most of that gain is fluid, probably all of it is fluid. Glad you had a great vacation but I'm glad you are back home again and focused on goal.

Have a great week and be proud of yourself. A lot of people would not have posted to this thread when they showed a gain but the fact that you did <i>proves</i> that you are determined to reach goal. I'm so proud of you for that :-)

<b>ohMom</b> Losing a pound when you are so close to goal is quite an accomplishment, sweetie.

I love your attitude and you are right, WISH does "rock". It is such a help to me to know that my support group is made up of people who face the very same challenges I face in this weight loss endeavor. Y'all all know exactly how I feel and I know how y'all feel, it's just amazing what a help that is to me.

I'm proud of you Molli. Some people would have become discouraged not seeing any real "weight loss" progress for so many weeks. The fact that you didn't give up is very motivating for me. You have inspired me and I'm very proud of you.

{{{HUGS}}} to your beautiful girls, even that really old one ;)

<i>Yes, I'm in WDW but none of you really believed that I wouldn't be reading this thread did you? I have not given up one minute of park time nor one second of fun. Reading this thread helps me stay motivated and being surrounded by all kinds of refined carbohydrates, I need that motivation. <i>

Onward and downward, everyone! We are all on the road to goal!

Katholyn
 
Ok after 2 weeks of traveling and several more of not really watching and this past week has been really stressful I sucked it up and hoped on the scale. Well not as bad as I feared. I gained 5 lbs. I can live with it. I am turing in my 25lb. clippie for a 20lb ione and will have a good nights sleep and fresh start in the morning!!!!
 
Holly, how about you <i>don't</i> turn in that clippie? You lost that weight and you earned the clipart. That 5 pounds could be a true gain or it could be fluid. I don't turn in my clippies when I gain 7 or 8 pounds. Yes, I know it's all fluid but I don't turn in my clippie. I just don't count the pounds that drop when I lose the fluid toward my next clipart.

Don't turn in your clipart. Just hang in there and count your loss from your best weight. Okay?

I'm glad you are newly determined. We are all in this for the long haul. Don't give up proof of your past successes. Just concentrate on right now and your future success will be assured.

{{{HUGS}}} sweetie. You can do this!
 
Well, I haven't checked in for 2 weeks but happy to say that I have lost 1/2 lb this week. I am only 1/2 lb away from my 5lb clippie. That makes me happy.

I will be leaving for Disney sunday and won't be able to check back until Sept 2nd.

Everyone here is doing such a great job. Thanks for being here. It really helps me.
 
Hey Kath, I have lost 15 lbs in the 5 weeks - altho I am going camping starting on Friday so I may gain a few back and that is ok cause I know how to get it back off .. Hope you are having a great time at the Swan ! Michelle

my goal was to have 25 gone by christmas so looks like I am well on my way !

****edit to say***** thanks for my clippie !!!
 
A little delayed posting this week. but as of today (exactly 2 weeks and 3 days into Atkins) I have now lost 17 pounds- almost have that 20 off that i hoped i would before school began again!!! You all make it so much easier with the support system you have here. This is so much easier than i thought it would be -giving up bread and bagels was tough, but there are so many other choices.
Has anyone tried the Atkins shakes? I know once school begins the week after next, that i won't have the time to make eggs and bacon for breakfast. How are they?
Have a great day everyone. :wave:
 
Checking in on my weekly weigh in day.
I'm up .5 pounds this week. I can blame no one or nothing but myself and my disobedience to my hunger and satisfied cues. Too many times this past week I've found myself snacking on things that were around when I wasn't even hungry.

Hitting the reset button and moving on. :)

My measurements at Curves yesterday were impressive though....
In the last month I've lost another 1.75 inches and 1.3% of my body fat (3.22 pounds of body fat in the last month!)

I do know that I had to give my mom all of my new clothes I bought for my May cruise. I had to buy these clothes as I didn't have anything BIG enough to wear on a cruise. They are all too big to wear now, even with belts!! (sigh)
 
Well, here I am again, checking in on the WISH board. I have visited on & off but haven't been feeling well since April. I recently got diagnosed with an uncommon stomach disease (eosinophilic gastroenteritis) & just found out on Friday that I am really allergic to a number of different foods (eggs, bananas, tree nuts, shrimp, clams, corn). After all I that I decided that if I want to feel better & live healthy I needed to make a commitment to myself to change.

Yesterday I joined WW and I have been going back to the gym for the past few weeks, so hopefully the combination of those with the support of some great DIS friends can put me on the road to good health.

Thanks to all here for their support in the past..hope I can help others too!
 


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