WISH Check-in week of August 10

[lisajl]

Hi everyone!!

I finally got weighed and measured officially at Curves tonight.

Well....I have lost 2 1/2 more pounds and 2 3/4"!

Hooray!!!


I am trying....it is leaving slowly...but it will not be back!!

Lisa

 

[lynr]

Well it has been a very stressful week for my family and I, so I guess I fell off the wagon and started eating junk. I think I caught myself in time since I only gained .5 lbs. but Saturday we are off to the Magic for a cruise. Hopefully I won't gain too much. If it is hot enough I can sweat it off.

Everyone keep up the good work.

Lyn

 

[ohMom]

is to report maintaining again. Which I 'm actually pleased with as last week I avoided this thread since I had eaten way toooo much and BF and blah blah blah and was up 3 lbs. Well, today I'm happy to report that nasty 3 lbs is gone!


Funny thing is I feel bloated this morning, so maybe I'll be reporting a loss next week! wouldn't that be something after about a month!

I have a couple outings in the end of Aug/first of Sept that are motivating me to loss these last 4 darn pounds!!

 

[Mom2Princesses]

I am happy to report a 1lb loss again this week, it seems like that is my number! I am down 17lbs since 7/2/03 when I started WISH/Atkins. And, I am actually starting to feel it--I am longing to try on some size 14's because I think I could get them on right about now, but I promised myself I would let that be a "reward" when I get to 20lbs lost.

Have a great week everyone, stick to those plans!

 

[Cheryl N. WI]

I didn't have a chance to post the past two weeks because of an extremely hectic schedule and a vacation to my sisters house. It was a hard 2 weeks with a lot of cheating and extra carbs (I was very naughty and had 3 donuts LOL) but I really jumped back on the program again on Sat. and can report a net loss of 1 pound for the past 2 weeks. I am happy about this because I thought I would actually still be up a pound or 2. So I have now lost a total of 7 pounds! Usually I gain a few pounds in the summer or really struggle to maintain my weight but this summer I am actually losing weight thanks to all the wonderful support from everyone here!! I am hoping to have my 10 pound clippie by Labor Day!

Cheryl

 

[geetey]

I am late checking in (out of state company and school stuff is starting up already!) but despite TOM, I lost 1 pound this week! YEAH!!

Slowly but surely I will get to my next goal!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I tried something different. I increased my carb intake to see how "bad" I could be. EXCUSE USED: We have been having a lot of events here lately, I've beend getting bored, I wanted to "celebrate" my 20 pound loss, had a minor stressful time so food was an alternative, and just needed a change. I ate bad things carb-wise and knew that I would alter my system.

In my "experimenting" I am glad to report that I did not gain! I even can say that I lost ONE WHOLE POUND! WHEW, I am glad because I know I was in danger.

Now I am not tempting fate this week. I am back in my groove and hope that my system is not too upset by my transgression--there are transgressions on the very near horizon and I know that I will participate in something bad very soon. I will just jump back and keep in my groove. I liked the idea I read last week that we will all have times when we get off our program. The key is to make it back very soon and don't stray for long.

I went to the doctor yesterday and will have blood report soon. I look forward to a good report (keeping my fingers crossed here).

I will take measurements this week (I already cheated a tiny bit and it looks like I have another inch all gone!)

Good luck everyone. Keep on keepin' on! You can do it! You are worth it.

 

[MsDisney]

Better late than never, right?!

I started Atkins and joined WISH yesterday, so this is day 2 of induction. So far, so good. I think I'm lucky because while I AM a huge caffeine addict, I haven't been drinking coffee regularly for awhile, and I also don't have a real sweet tooth. My problem is definitely the starches!!!

So I figured I'd pop in and check in and introduce myself. My name is Karen and I'm engaged to MIB999999, we generally haunt the Universal board, but we're also Disney fans (you can maybe tell by my screename!) I read alot on the Disney side, but don't post all that often, I haven't posted anywhere all that often lately it seems...I think I've been in a rut So now I'm hoping that eating healthier and rubbing elbows with all of you amazing people will help keep me motivated, especially in trying times!

You are all the reason I finally got off my butt to do this....I'm just astounded at all of the successes and courage I see on these WISH boards! So thank you all in advance!

Oh, I have a goal to lose 55 pounds so I can squeeze myself into a wedding gown that I will be proud to have pictures of me in, rather than embarrassed!

Have a great week, everyone!

I hope I'll be a loser soon!

Karen

 

[Liz]

I lost 3.6 lbs. today! Wahoo!!! That put me over my mini-goal of reaching 50 lbs. lost (I'm at 53 now) and it puts me over half way to my final weight loss goal (I have/had a lot to loose!)

Now I'll have to come up with another mini-goal!

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone, whether you lost, gained a little bit or stayed the same!!! I'm proud of each and every one of you!!

 

[lisajl]

Wow! Way to go Liz!!

Congrats to all everyone!!

 

[ohiominnie]

Checkin' in on my weekly weigh in day.....

I totally did NOT deserve to lose any weight this week. A trip to the Ohio State Fair should have done me in! Of course, all foods were legal on my plan, it's just that the quantities I ate were way off plan! By the time I had that second deep fried Twinkie, I was DEFINITELY not even the least bit hungry. So I was pleasantly surprised when my weight today was down 1/2 pound. Not as much as I have been losing every week, but considering the alternative, I'm pleased.

I've also had a stressful week. Got a call Tuesday morning, my nephew was having emergency surgery that day. Packed up the kids and we rushed to Cleveland to see him (got there 15 minutes before they took him back to the O.R.) Stayed up there and saw him the next day, he was doing fine! Up and around and starting to eat again. So I gave him my love and came home. I was only home a few hours when I got another call. My other nephew, this one in North Carolina, had been admitted to the hospital with meningitis. They were ruling out bacterial meningitis. I did get ahold of my bil late last night. DN has back ache, bad headache, fever, light insensitive....and they are pumping him up with antibiotics and waiting for the final results from his spinal tap. I'm waiting on pins and needles and trying my hardest to give this over to God, but I keep taking it back and worrying. Hopefully today I'll get some sort of update. I'm trying my darndest to fill my worry time with prayer instead of food.

If you've got a sec to say a prayer for my nephews, I'd be much appreciated. Now, back to regular life (actually, trying to catch up and prepare in case I need to rush off to N.C.)

God bless!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I thought I would check back and read what I have missed. I posted but did not take the time to see how everyone is doing.

Welcome Karen...glad you came over to our side! You will find that the WISH is the best place to be. Everyone, losers, gainers, maintainers...positively everyone is fantastic here.

ohiominnie -- Positive energy, thoughts and prayers your way. It certainly sounds as though you have got stress.

All my WISH friends--thanks for being here. I do look forward to reading your posts--good and bad stories. We can do it!

Keep on keepin' on.

 

[bunnyfoo]

I lost another pound this week and I got my 10 pound ribbon from WW!

Congrats to everyone who lost or maintained Keep up the good work!!

 

[travel with kids]

OK ! I am late checking in -- busy week. However, I am finally down those silly five pounds I have been fighting with. I weighed in this morning and have kept them off for 4 days -- call it official!!

I now can advance to "go" and collect my #10 chippie!! To this date I have lost 22 pounds and 8 inches!!

I am in hopes to drop 3 more pounds (and keep it off) for the start of school. I have two weeks--I know that I can do it!!

 

[Poly Pal]

I was up 1 lb. on Tuesday (my usual weigh in is Monday). I'll weigh in before we leave for vacation on the Cape (Cod) tomorrow and hope that ol' pound is gone!

 

[jimmytammy]

I get a new clippie this morning!!!

I had my WI and I am down another 1.5 pounds this morning, a WISH total of 20.5 and grand total of 49.5. I am happy with that along with fitting into the size "8" jeans . When I first began this journey, I never imagined being at this point and it feels so good. I am feeling healthier and have more energy (most days ).

Jimmy also did his WI this morning and he was down 1 pound for a total WISH loss of 10.5 so far.

Keep up the great work everyone as we're on this journey to being healthy and feeling great.
Tammy

 

[lisajl]

Woo Hoo! Go Tammy!!!

 

[MomE@Home]

I lost one more lb. and now I can get my 5 lb. clippie !!!
P.S. How do I get my new clippie ?

 

[nativetxn]

<b>SnackyStacky</b> Well, you must be in North Carolina by now. I hope you have a terrific trip and I'll bet you don't do as badly as you anticipate.

You just amaze me the way you continue to lose significant amounts of weight even while you are on maintenance. What a success story you are.

Thanks for posting the check in thread this week. I have missed the last two, at least, and I consider that severe deprivation. Mother is doing so much better, I have a little time to read this and I'm going to post a few replies at a time.

I'm proud of you, Dan. You are my inspiration.

<b>padisneylover</b> Okay, so you had a small relapse. Two pounds in two weeks isn't all that terrible. You are back on track now and that is all that is important. You will drop that two pounds and more very soon. All of your WISH friends plan to help you do that.

Hang in there and don't give up. You can do this, I know you can.

<b>PartyofSix</b> WOW! Another 3 pounds gone forever. You are doing so well. I wish I was as small as you are, I'll bet you look amazing. I couldn't wear size ten even when I <i>was</i> as small as you are. What a great feeling that must be, sweetie.

Be proud of yourself. I'm so proud <i>of</i> you. You have motivated me to work harder at reaching my goal.

<b>maryliz</b> Darn it! I missed you. You are probably breathing in the magic by now. I hope you have <b>magical</b> trip.

How great that you can go offplan and <i>still</i> lose a whole .5 pounds. I'm really proud of you.

<b>Kelsie</b> I'm pretty sure that gaining 3 pounds in one week is not really possible so I'll bet most of it is fluid.

You're back now and back on track, right? You will get rid of that 3 pounds and more very soon, I'm sure. I love Yellowstone, I hope you had a great time.

<b>firecracker</b> Okay, now see??? "Grrrr" and losing 4 pounds in one week just don't belong in the same post

You are doing just great and I hope you are feeling proud of yourself because I'm sure proud <i>of</i> you. At this rate, you will be at goal before you know it.

<b>Debbie</b> Okay, my friend have a <b>magical</b> trip. Just remember, if you aren't planning on not gaining then no fair pouting about a gain when you get back home.

Another 3 pounds gone forever. I'm really proud of you, sweetie.

<b>KathyTX</b> What a pretty new clippie you are sporting these days. Your success is a motivation for me. Good job.

You are becoming very wise. I agree with you about catching those small gains right away. Excellent advice.

Be proud of yourself, cutie. I'm so very proud <i>of</i> you.

<b>vfb2girls</b> Good for you! Gaining a pound then immediately losing it is marvelous success, don't you think?

You sound very determined and motivated, I'll bet you do great this week. Just think about all that "running around" you get to do while keeping that grandbaby.

<b>mum4jenn</b> How great is that? Not much exercise and you still lost two whole pounds. Good job! Just think how well you will do if you increase that exercise?

Be proud of yourself, sweetie. We are all proud <i>of</i> you!

<b>Disney_1derland</b> WOW! I only lost 5 pounds my first week of induction. Losing 7.5 pounds in one week is just awesome progress.

What I think is even better than losing 7.5 pounds is that you lost 5 inches just from your waist. That is your goal, right? To get smaller. Look how successful you have been.

I sure hope you are feeling proud of yourself, I'm feeling proud <i>of</i> you!

<b>NCRedding</b> How wonderful that you had a cruise and only gained two pounds. I'll bet that is mostly fluid retention, too. Now that you are back home and back on track you are on your way to goal once again. Good job!

<b>*Flower*</b> Congratulations on that beautiful new clippie. Doesn't it just make you feel proud? I sure hope so, it makes me feel proud <i>of</i> you!

Keep this up and you will be at goal before you know it.

<b>lovingthemouse</b> WHOA! You lost 10 pounds in just one week? AWESOME!!!! What a success you are and what an inspiration for me.

I'm just so proud of you and I'm really glad you are part of my support group.

<b>Tiggerkeeper</b> YIKES! You lost 4 pounds in one week? You are just tearing up that road to goal. What a great job you are doing with this weight loss stuff.

Are you feeling proud? I hope so, all of your WISH friends are proud of you!

<i>Everyone is just doing so well. Even those of you who gained had enough determination to come here to WISH and post to the check in thread. That says a lot about how determined you are.

I'm proud of each and every one of you! I'll be back later, I hope, to post to the people who checked in on page two. </i>

Katholyn

 

[Beanie]

I haven't posted on the weekly check in thread for a while as I have been away or on vacation, but I did read it each week and I was so proud of all of you!! It makes me so happy to be part of this group! Each one of you has so much determination and willpower...I just love reading everything!

Most of you know I maintained this past week, being on vacation...I didn't weigh myself yet without my shoes yet, so I might be down some more, but I will find out on Tuesday when I do my weigh in...

Great job everyone!! Keep up the great work!