WISH Check-in Thread week of October 26, 2003

[welovedis]

I've been having trouble posting to the DIS boards this week, so I am a little late with my check-in

I went to WI & was still holding my coat when I was weighed, so I am up 3 lbs on their scale. I realized it after I got home (my DS was with me so I was not paying attention to what was going on) and stepped on my scale where I was still 197-same weight as last week.

I have weighed myself at the gym as well and I am 196 there so I guess at WI this week I will be doing pretty good (as long as I put my coat down!)

Thanks for the support, ideas and encouragement from everyone here!

 

[4cruisin]

Weighed in at WW last night and I'm down 2.8 lbs. Had hoped for more but went to a wedding Saturday and had some cheese and crackers and a piece of wedding cake. Oh well, had to pay the piper I guess.

Now if I can just keep away from the Halloween Reese's cups.

Keep up the good work everyone.

Nancy

 

[lmhall2000]

Is there a "cheat" fairy??? I felt like I was soooo bad last week- but I did bust my tail trying to get my house back in working order after being on my butt with pneumonia for toooo long- but I ate M&M's, Kit Kats, Rice Krispie Treats, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Pie, the list goes on- granted they were small little packages or 1/2 pieces but I felt totally out of control. I did eat very reasonable portion sizes on my meals and only had water but I was shocked and pleased when I saw a 2 pound loss for the week and am at 185 this week. What this has taught me is that I better not play with fire- I am going no sugar this week except those found in apples and grapes and back to my walking now that I'm breathing much much better. So some little fairy was very good to me and gave me the encouragment I needed to get my losing attitude back (I know one by the name of Tammy!) so I loudly, proudly say

ONWARDS & DOWNWARDS!!!!!
Tara

 

[kestral]

Wow - I can't believe it! Down 4 lbs in a week! I really don't know why - this was a week I work a late night event Friday and Saturday, and go out for a bite afterwards. I really hoped for maintaining, but expected a gain.

I guess its because I really worked hard on the weekdays, and at the event I am constantly on the move from 5 pm until 11:30 pm.

So here I am, the proud owner of my very first upgraded clippie!

Yeehaw - now that is motivation!

 

[AprilN]

One more pound gone this week! I always find myself wishing for more when I have a small loss, but after the last two weeks of big losses, I should be happy just to maintain! Anyway, things are still moving in the right direction. Only 3 more pounds to that beautiful gold 30 lb clippie - and my first 10% goal!

Emotional eating is still a challenge for me, but surprisingly, this week it was because of a positive event! I received some great news, and had the immediate urge to celebrate - with food, of course. I had to stop myself and think about the ramifications of that choice - by celebrating this one event by overeating, I was possibly setting myself up for a future failure, which could lead to negative emotional eating. Not exactly the cycle I wish to start. Since DH and I had eaten a smaller dinner than normal anyway, I was able to splurge by sharing our favorite ice cream sundae without feeling guilty - and I loved every bite!

I also need to work on listening to my stomach while I'm eating for signs of feeling full. This is especially important when I'm REALLY hungry, because I end up eating so fast, I'm full (and typically more than full) before I know it. Just because it's on my plate doesn't mean I have to eat it!

Have a great week, everyone!

 

[DaddyDon]

While ventureing out into our world, like a cave man ,ugh,ugh,searching for the scale gods,ugh,ugh,I look up into the heavens and pound my mighty club into the ground,"Scale gods you have left me"!!!! ugh ,ugh i said,looking down on my scale that had been so good to me before.....And the saga continues,A man ,his scales,his club,being a hunter and a gatherer,looking for answers to his stagnet weight loss,swearing at his scales,and blameing the scale gods,"Okay im sure the popcorn or eating a bun with my hamburger didnot help!!!!"But captin cave man would have done the same if he were there,,,, No loss no gain Still maintaining Onward and downward Have a great week!!!!!!!!

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Just realized that I hadn't checked in this week. 1/2 pound loss for me this week. I had a big loss (5 lb) last week, so I was expecting a smaller loss this week.

Have a great week, everyone. Onward and Downward!!

 

[t2simon]

Well, I went to WI today, and gained 1.5 lbs. I was really bad this weekend, not writing anything down and eating anything in sight. It is my TOM, but I think I was just stressing and eating.

I am GOING to do better this week!

As you all say - Onward and Downward!!!

 

[Obsessed w/Disney in OH]

Down a few more pounds, but not enough to grab a new clippie yet. I cleaned out my closet--it's amazing what 25+ lb. loss will do to your wardrobe...my choices for nice work clothes are getting limited.

I am hoping to shop this weekend and buy enough to get by, but not enough to make me want to stay at this weight, because I have more to go!

With the arrival of cold, rainy Ohio fall weather, I moved to inside walking by starting my new WATP tapes--I've done the 1 mile several times and the 2 mile tonight. I like them!

Last week I went through a "feel sorry for myself" time...is it worth it, do I really want to do this, I'll have to deprive myself forever, it's not fair that everyone else can eat whatever they want, etc. etc. This week things look a little better!

 

[ohMom]

i'm here and guess what? i'm maintaining! surprise! probably not



that pretty much sums it up! but i'm feeling very in control this week, send PD survival of Halloween and the weekend! DH and I are going to a movie Sat night to celebrate our anniversary

Made a HUGE crockpot of 0 pts veggie soup!

Onward and downward!

 

[cheyita]

My first couple of days here, and I guess I'll check in on Wednesdays (since I haven't actually lost anything since I started two days ago).

My weight this morning was 175. I'm planning on buying a digital scale today to help better monitor changes. So if that shows a different result tomorrow morning I'll change my starting weight tomorrow.

My goal is 15 pounds by the time I leave for Mexico on December 19. I think that's over 2 lbs a week, but I'm going to try for it anyway.

If I make it, I'll reassess my goals and possibly try for a new goal of 150 by my birthday, March 29. That would be 25 pounds in 5 months - or 5 pounds a month. That's reasonable!

Thanks everyone!

 

[squitty]

Whoo hoo. I lost 1.5 lbs this week. I am so happy I finally get my first 5 lb clippie.



Well done to everybody...Onward and Downward

 

[perfectmatch300]

I have some good news & some bad news.

The bad news is that I still haven't lost any more weight. Ugh. I think I'll have to really go back to induction level with my carbs to get my metabloism kick started again. I'm tired of fighting to not gain instead of losing.

The good news is that I've finally lost inches. For a while there I was losing weight, but the tape measure was not moving at all. Last week I noticed that my jeans were really loose, so I measured again & found 2 inches gone from my waist alone! I decided to buy some new jeans & was able to get into size 14! I was bursting out of my size 20's when I started trying to lose weight back in Jan, so that's a pretty big drop in size for me! They are a bit tight, but they're on, they're zipped, & I can still breathe in them when I sit down, but I wouldn't call them comfortable just yet.

I'm sorry I haven't been posting much lately but this computer is on it's way out & it is so slow that I can hardly stand being on it. I was hoping this one would last until our move to FL in the spring, but it looks like we may have to go computer shopping soon. I miss my daily WISH fix!

 

[mum4jenn]

I lost one pound this week(since Friday) which brings me to 50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[JenEeyore]

Last week wasn't good (I had gained 1 lb), but this week I am down 3.2! That's almost a WF week!

I got to reclaim my 5 lb clippie that I had to "return" last week, so that makes me feel good.

I've had a HUGELY stressful week at work, so that has affected my eating up and down - went for a day without eating, and then wanting to eat everything, so grateful that it took me in the downwards slant by weighin day.

I'm hoping life will even out soon. Lost a boss of 8 years to a "voluntary resignation" last Friday, and then on Monday, I found out that my daycare mom gave me 2 wks notice.

I figure the week can only get better - at least I hope so.

Well, have to fly for now, but glad to see everyone is doing fairly well with WISH this week!!!

Jen

 

[AlisonB]

I lost 3 lbs this week - time for a new clippie I think! Woo hoo!

 

[IrishAngel]

I lost 1.8lbs

And that was after a fairly bad weekend, didn't journal anything, had loads of popcorn (I'm addicted) and didn't work out. And i lost It's great to see the scale move - in the right direction

 

[nativetxn]

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<b>ead79</b> That mean old bloat fairy! Well, you just stay onplan and do your workouts and when that fluid leaves it will take some fat with it. Good for you not allowing a teeny gain to frustrate you. Excellent attitude!

<b>tiggerlover</b> Way to go! That new clipart is practically in your signature already. You have done so well and have stayed with the program despite not changing cliparts for a while. I'm proud of your determination.

<b>Claire4dpins</b> If you lost 2 pounds despite TOM then you probably lost more than that, actually. Good job. You've almost lost your vacation gain, too. I'm so proud of you for getting back on track and focused on goal. You are doing great!

<b>WDWLVR</b> I <i>like</i> your attitude. You are right, this is a lifestyle change you are making and sounds like you're doing a great job with it. You celebrating with offplan foods and <i>still</i> lost a pound. You must have subconsciously controlled your portion size and food choices. Way to go! I'm feeling pretty proud of you, today.

<b>sadeeyore</b> Good job! Another two pounds gone forever <i>and</i> you are on target for a mini goal. You're doing great. I hope you are feeling proud of yourself because <i>I'm</i> sure proud <i>of</i> you!

<b>Emme</b> WOO HOO!!! 5 pounds gone forever. You had a terrific first week.

Don't think about the total weight you want to lose, focus on smaller goals of 5 or 10 pounds at a time. Doing that will help keep you from feeling overwhelmed.

I'm really proud of you and your dh for finding a way to avoid that clam chowder on a cold and dreary day. You are doing great!

<b>lulu201</b> If you maintained your weight despite TOM then you probably actually lost a little bit regardless of any offplan foods you consumed. You must not have been that much offplan after all. Good job! Be proud of yourself, you're doing a great job with your new and healthy lifestyle.

<i>Onward and downward!</i>

Katholyn

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hello!

I just wanted to report that I lost 2.2 lbs this week. That came as a total surprise to me! I was even thinking about skipping my WW meeting but boy am I glad that I went I'm now on maintenance according to the goal that I set with WW ... but I'm still hoping to lose another 5 lbs or so.

That brings my total weight loss to 20.6 lbs ... Hey! I think I get a new clippie too!

Have a great week and Halloween everyone

 

[ibouncetoo]

Down another 1.5 for me this week....for a total of 18.5!
Didn't quite make my 20 lbs before vacation mimi-goal (unless of course, the is a miraculous loss tomorow AM before heading to the airport!...and if there is, you'll hear about it!). Though I do plan on enjoying a few treats and will most assuredly have some chocolate cake on my birthday, I'm planing on sticking pretty tight to Atkins (not using vacation as an excuse for diving into the bread basket or eating the evil potato). Even printed out Czarina's low carb guide to Epcots' 2003 F&W Festival (on www.wdwig.com ).

Everyone have a great week and I'll give a food report when I get back

,,,,,oops, looks like I'm gonna be late for work...YIKES!