WISH Check in Week of June 1

[Jiminy102]

Today was WI!!!! I did it I did it I did it!!!!! I Got my 20lb clippie and I officially transitioned a point level for WW!!!! I am down 3 lbs!!!

 

[FantasticDisFamily]

"Weigh" to go Jiminy!



Deb

 

[geetey]

I have to do it.... I can't help myself! I get to use the banana and carrot for myself!!

I am happy to report a loss of 2 pounds this week and 5.5 inches for May!!

I have BIG plans for next week, so I am going to work extra hard!! If I have a great week, I can hopefully get to my first goal of ONEderland!!!!

Onward and downward we go.....

 

[becka]

Well my scale has been doing all kinds of really weird things lately but the best I can figure as of about 9:30 this morning I am down 1/2 pound for the week.

This weekend was a total loss and I need to find some motivation soon before I let this weekend turn into 2 months. I really want that 30 lb. gold clippie by the 4th so that means I need to lose 8 pounds in one month. That is do-able but I need to get started RIGHT NOW!!!! I need to learn to not let stress get the best of me. I am starting to get a feeling that parenting a 1 y/o is a whole different ball game than parenting a baby and I am starting to think I am in over my head!!!! If I don't learn how to deal with this stress I will weigh 400 pounds before DS hits Kindergarten (well maybe only 300 because chasing him out of the dog food and away from every electric outlet in our house has to burn off a few calories )!!!!

Congrats to all of you great losers (especially Jiminy - I KNEW you could do it!!!! ). As for the rest of us I know we have the power to be losers - we just need to stick together and work through the rough patches to make us stronger.

 

[FantasticDisFamily]

Becka,

You will NOT let that happen! And I'll tell you why...because you want to see him grow up, and be part of all the wonderful things he will do.

Now - get practical:

1. Go to Wal-Mart or your favorite discount store and get thee to the baby department. Buy some of those cheapy plastic covers and stick them into the electrical outlets good and tight.

2. Where else can you put the dog food so he isn't into it? Does the dog have food in his bowl all day long or do you only feed him at certain times during the day? If the second, then feed dog, pick up son and go to another place in the house while good doggie eats.

That is two problems solved. Is parenting a 1 year old different than a baby? Of course, and it changes at 2 again. Then he goes to school and it changes again. Oh wait, he starts getting involved in extra curricular activities and if you think you're busy now just wait! And come middle school - another change, how about high school?!?!?!?!

Are you in over your head? Not anymore than any of the rest of us. We take it one day at a time, we thank God for the good days, and ask for patience and guidance on the ones that aren't so good.

Now go hug that darling of yours, put him in the stroller and GO FOR A WALK!

You CAN, yes you CAN do this!

Deb

 

[becka]

Thanks for the encouragement and advice.

Originally posted by FantasticDisFamily


1. Go to Wal-Mart or your favorite discount store and get thee to the baby department. Buy some of those cheapy plastic covers and stick them into the electrical outlets good and tight.

Already done but unfortunately DS loves to try to play with the plastic covers just as much. He really loves the few plugs where something is already plugged in...we have arranged our furniture so most of them are covered but there will always be a few that he will have partial access to because of the layour of our house. I realize with the plastic covers that it is safer but I don't want to let him think it is OK to play with them at all. It is a constant battle lately (actually ever since he learned to crawl and was immediately drawn to them).

2. Where else can you put the dog food so he isn't into it? Does the dog have food in his bowl all day long or do you only feed him at certain times during the day? If the second, then feed dog, pick up son and go to another place in the house while good doggie eats.

The dog does have his bowl down all day. He is a little toy poodle that just "snacks" all day long on 1-2 pieces at a time. He does not handle changes well and this past year has had just about enough major changes (new house, baby, etc) to force us to consider putting him on doggie anti-depressants/anti-anxiety meds. We have been putting up his bowl and only putting it down when DS is napping or has gone down for the night. But since we have started this we have also found ourselves forgetting to put the bowl back down occassionally and then he goes all day without food and water. I feel so bad for the dog so we are trying really hard to "teach" DS to leave it alone as much as possible.


I know that it will get better. DS just transitioned to the 1 y/o room at daycare and the change in nap schedules, etc. has been hard on him. I try to have patience but he is getting really good at learning what buttons to push. They sure do start that early don't they?

 

[Hannosmom]

Thanks to Alex's challenge, I've lost the 2 pounds I gained on vacation and 1 more, for a total loss so far of 18 pounds.

 

[NancyK]

I gained a couple of pounds this week. We went away for the weekend - and needless to say, I had a great time. I'm back on plan today, and I'm drinking lots of water. Congratulations to all those who lost this week and to all those who didn't. As long as we keep trying, we're winners! Have a good week everyone.

 

[perfectmatch300]

I lost 1.5 lbs this week!


That's 14.5 lbs since I started dieting, & 8.5 since I started ithe WISH!

I started Alex's challenge on Fri. Since that's only been for 3 days so far, I'm hoping to be able to pick up my 10lb clippie by next week, or maybe even sooner! I can do it! I know I can!

Congratulations to all you "losers", And a big {{{HUG}}} to those of you who gained or maintained. Hang in there. You can do it!

 

[Debbie]

I did weigh in on Monday and I lost ½ pound. I think that the BF was around, because I was certain that I should have lost more than that! (the Fitday input vs output says more, more, more). But that's okay! I can handle the disappointment because it was NOT a gain, and not even maintaining. So, I shall take that ½ pound and raise it another by the end of the week. Anybody else want to call?

 

[DiznEeyore]

Popping in to check in. I'm surprised this thread is shorter than usual! Lots of WISHers must be on vacation or super-busy with school ending, outside work, etc.!

I did my WI this morning -- I fully expected to be up because the house selling/hunting stress has been making me (and even dh!) EAT! But I was actually down another pound -- hooray!! I guess sticking with relatively healthy snacks and keeping up my Curves routine is helping; I'm so relieved! Thanks to you all for helping me stay motivated to make the right choices!

 

[PAdisMOM]

I've made it through induction (2 weeks)! This week I lost 4 pounds!!!!

That brings my total to 13 pounds!! That makes 18 pounds since the beginning of the year.

Even better than the numbers (which I love) is how I feel. I'm finally starting to feel the difference. And as of this week, people are finally starting to notice the weight loss.

I'm off to get my 10 lb. clippie, but I hope to trade up next week!

 

[Whosemom]

up a pound. whine whine whine


back to work!!!

 

[rbuzzotta]

I have been stalled for a few weeks. Mainly because of "derailing" from Atkins. Lately I have not been able to eat eggs, meat etc. So........I am going off Atkins for 1 week and will get back to induction, along with DH beginning Monday, June9!!

We leave for Bermuda on Friday the 6th and will get back to losing on monday..............hopefully this will help with my stalling and since I won't have eggs for a week, get me to like them again..............

 

[lmhall2000]

Okay, even after Katholyn's last scolding for those not CELEBRATING their losses (I see alot this week that have lost up to 5 pounds and there is not bouncing going on!!) So here's some celebrating for y'all!!!


There- I feel better and here's my own celebrating for my .5 pound loss since Saturday- officially from last week that's a 2.5 pound loss!! (I had to weigh in on Sat. to get my month of May total loss) I'm only .5 pound away from that 20 pound clippie!!! YIPPEEE!!! I'm gonna seize it next week as long as TOM and bloat fairy keep their distance!!!


Tara- now weighing in at 216.5

 

[ahutton]

This week I've stayed the same, but I'm not complaining! I'm still sick, still taking meds, and I didn't gain!

 

[FergieTCat]

I have been having a hard time keeping within my points for the past few weeks, but have managed to lose some weight (after going up and down). I lost 32 pounds even so far!!

 

[Beanie]

Congratulations to everyone who has lost!! Great job everyone!


My weigh in was today and I happy to report I have lost 4 more pounds this week!!!

I am so happy, as you can imagine, because 1 more pound and I will have a new clippie!! I might have to do an early weigh in next week!!

Thanks for all the encouragement!! I couldn't have done it without this board!

 

[mowsie dreamer]

I lost .75 this week and felt that I was lucky to lose that! I had to attend a retreat for work this weekend and it was hard to stay on program exactly, most of the meals were catered in. (Those 3 margaritas I had this weekend probably didn't help either. ) I was able to get a lot of walking in and drink my water, so I guess that helped balance out the bad stuff.

That .75 puts me at 8.4 total loss. I'm hoping for my 10 pound clippie next week!!

 

[nativetxn]

It may be June but here in Mid Michigan it feels more like March It got all the way up to 70 today, woo hoo!!!! (Yes, that <i>was</i> sarcasm, hope I don’t get deleted )

I love this thread, Holly I’m only two pages behind and it’s only Monday.

<b>eva</b> South Beach diet is very much like Atkins isn’t it? Controlled carbohydrate eating with total avoidance of refined carbohydrates?

I’m looking forward to seeing how well you do this week, I’ll bet you do great.

<b>PartyofSix</b> Holy Cowabunga!!! You lost 4.5 pounds in just <i>one week???</i> WOW! That’s terrific.

Look at that gorgeous platinum 50 pound loss clippie. It’s so beautiful. It looks great on you.

There is no stopping you now, is there? You are <i>determined</i> and on your way to goal. You are such a great example for me and a wonderful member of my support group.

I am now inspired to earn one of those platinum jobs, just so inspirational

<b>SnackyStacky</b> YIKES! Look at you! You are at goal and still losing, how awesome that is, Dan.

Thank you for posting to the check in thread even though you are at goal, it helps keep me focused and motivated.

<b>Meriweather</b> Is that a sad smilie? That looks like a sad smilie. Nancy, you <i>know</i> sad smilies are allowed in WISH. <i>Especially</i> when you are talking about maintaining your weight. Maintaining your weight is a smilie smilie kind of accomplishment

You didn’t gain, you maintained. That is a <i>good</i> thing. Okay, what’s done is done and there is no sense beating yourself up about it. We don’t concern ourselves with the past, we just care about <b>right now</b>.

So, tell me. How are you doing <i>right now</i>, Nancy? Inquiring minds want to know. I’ll bet you are doing just fine. Am I right?

Hang in there, you can do this–just don’t give up. Have you measured yourself? If you haven’t done that you really should. Yes, I know I’m a nag but I happen to know from personal experience that measuring yourself helps you stay determined. You still have a whole month before July 4th, just keep on keeping on. You may not reach that magical number you have chosen as a goal but you will be smaller and that’s a very good thing.

Now, will you 86 those sad smilies. Stand up straight and be proud of yourself. You faced eating challenges, stumbled a little on the road to goal and yet you <b>didn’t gain</b>. You maintained your weight and that is a very good thing to do. Be proud of yourself, if you aren’t gaining you are making progress

<b>maryliz</b> WOOHOO!! Another two pounds are gone forever. Look at you go now! How great you are doing.

I love your positive attitude, too. Such an exuberant celebration of your success. You are right, too, maintaining is a good thing. Not as much fun as losing but so much fun than gaining, right ?

I am just so happy and proud of you. Good job! You are making your way to goal and there is no stopping you now

<b>Tiiiigergirl</b> You sure are calm for someone who lost <b>six whole pounds</b> in one week. No jumping up and down or anything. Boy, I would be calling people long distance to tell them this news

Okay, well, when you are cool, I suppose you are cool. I won’t force you to celebrate. I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and I hope you are proud of yourself. This is wonderful progress. You are on your way to goal now and you are kicking up dust

<b>Kelsie</b> Thank goodness! Now we can start agonizing about that next timeline and goal.

I know you are happy about reaching this goal, I sure would be. Aren’t you just proud that you didn’t give up? I’m proud of <i>you</i> and so is everyone else. Love that gorgeous 25 pound loss clippie in your signature. Don’t get too attached, you know as well as I do that you will be replacing that with a pretty gold one very soon.

Good job, sweetie, what a success you are and what a wonderful example for me

<b>Sue & Co.</b> WOO HOO!!!!!! Look at you go! 3 pounds gone forever. You have a beautiful new clippie, too. Not only <i>that</i> but you stayed on plan even though you had a family celebration. Amazing. What a shining example you are for us.

Such determination, such motivation, such <b>success</b>. I’m so happy and proud for you. Keep this up and you will be at goal in no time at all.

<b>blanq</b> I’m glad you realize that maintaining your weight is a <i>good</i> thing. My husband and I did the same thing, we lost about 20 the first month and then stalled. We <i>did</i>, however, lose lots of inches during our stall. Have you measured yourself yet?

If you haven’t measured yourself yet, you should. It can help keep frustration at bay. You have a nice, positive attitude and you are doing great. I’m really glad that you are part of my support group.

<b>Dax</b> Well, those gummi bears were eaten in the <i>past</i> so we won’t worry about those, we don’t worry about the past, here on WISH. We can only take care of what we do right now, we can’t change the past so we just let it go.

<i>Right now</i> you sound like you have a renewed enthusiasm and determination to reach your goal. That’s great! I’ll bet you reach your goal with ease.

<b>glo</b> {{{HUGS}}} sweetie. What a coincidence I’ve got some stressful things going on in my life, too. I’ll bet lots of us know exactly how you feel.

Hope things get better soon. I suppose you can have a pass on the weigh-in this week, but next week no excuses

<b>Princess Michelle</b> If there is anything that makes me crazier than someone who doesn’t celebrate their success--it is someone who can calmly announce they spent last Saturday at WDW. No bouncing smilies or anything! You are one cool customer Michelle.

Look what you did. You went to WDW and <i>still</i> maintained your weight. Just think of all the food temptations that surround you there. I think that is pretty impressive. I don’t care if it <i>was</i> only one day, it is still impressive.

Maintaining your weight is a sign of success. It proves to you that you will be able to keep the weight off after you lose as much as you want to lose. Not only that but it tells me you are subconsciously controlling your portions even while you are at WDW. Excellent!

You are a great example for me. You are such an important part of my support group, that I forgive you for being so <b>gorgeous</b>. <i>I’ll bet that comes as a relief, huh?</i>

You will show a loss next week, I’m sure of it! Keep your eye on your goal you’ll get there sooner than you think.

<b>ead79</b> Okay, first things first. {{{HUGS}}} sweetie. I <b>cannot</b> believe they would give another woman the promotion you worked so hard to earn. That is outrageous
Don’t they know you are a WISHer? By definition that makes you the best choice for a promotion. You send me that idiots phone number and I’ll call him and give him what for!

Next, I think we both know that .8 pound gain was a gift from the bloat fairy and will go away soon. You ate for comfort–I think a lot of us do that. You need to come up with a plan for next time, though. What can you do next time to avoid those comfort foods? Why don’t you come to WISH and let us talk you out of it? We could try, we’re pretty nice you know. We care about you. That’s what a support group does...it provides <i>support</i>. Next time come here to your friends and let us help you out.

Now, this fluid gain is going away very soon. Drink an extra glass of water and step up your workout. This .8 pounds will go away and take a couple of other pounds of fat with it. I promise.

How are things going this week? Better? Never forget that we are always here for you if you need to talk or even just throw a cyber tantrum. We’re here and we care. {{{HUGS}}}

<b>Susan--Ontario</b> I suppose I should change my outlook. I love celebrating successes. I find it to be very motivating for me. I would be bouncing up and down all over the place if I had lost 5 pounds in one week.

To each is own, though. I’m not going to force you to celebrate if it works best for you if you don’t. Too bad, though. I just love celebrating successes and I’m getting pretty good at bouncing with joy for others.

I’m very happy and proud for you, Susan, so I hope you are felling proud of yourself.

<b>MontyMontyMOnty</b> Another pass on the weigh-in? Okay. You will be here next week won’t you?

My son went through that stage at 5 months. Awoke at 2am for about a month, I didn’t think I was going to make it, he just wanted to play and I just wanted to sleep.

{{{HUGS}}}

<b>alexandmaddie</b> What is it with all of you calm people? I would be over the <i>moon</i> if I lost 8 pounds in one week. I’ve never done that before and I doubt I ever will.

I can’t let this wonderful success go without a celebration. I can’t help myself

<b>WOO HOO!!!! alexandmaddie lost <u>8 whole pounds</u> in one week!!! That is stupendous success!!!</b>

It truly is stupendous success, cutie. You are successful at this weight loss stuff. What a motivation for me to get and stay focused. I’m so proud of you and I’m hoping that you are feeling pretty proud of yourself.

Look at you go! You are just tearing down that road to goal. You will reach it sooner than you think too. Love your shiny new clipart, it looks so nice on you.

<b>TnRobin</b> You lost 11 pounds all in one week <i>and</i> you were eating cheesecake in NY? WOW! I’m impressed. Way to go, my friend.

Isn’t it just the greatest feeling to see your efforts paying off? Good job! Be proud of yourself, you are doing great!

<b>CrzyforPiglet</b> Yeeehaaaa! Way to go! 3.5 pounds gone forever in just two weeks. WOWSERS. You are just racing toward goal. You’ve earned a beautiful new clippie, too. <i>Very</i> attractive.

How exciting that you are only 7 pounds before you reach a mini-goal and have a month to work on that project. You are just doing so well. Don’t you feel proud? I sure hope so because everyone of <i>us</i> is proud </i>of</i> you.

<b>FantasticDisFamily</b> Look at that inspirational and positive attitude of yours, sweetie. You earn a gold star for that, good job!
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WOO HOO!!! Another 3.5 pounds gone forever. Look at you go! Only 7 more pounds until you earn one of those gorgeous red clippies. How great you are doing!

Are you smiling really big? You should be. You should look in the mirror every morning and smile and say, “Hello, you gorgeous success!” Because you <i>are</i> you know. You are a gorgeous success and I am very proud of you.

Be proud of yourself, you are doing a fantastic job at reaching goal!

<b>Jiminy102</b> YIPPEEE!!!!! WOW, what a great week you had. Another 3 pounds gone forever and you earned a gorgeous shiny 20 pound loss clippie.

Are you beaming with pride? I sure am. I’m beaming with pride (and affection) for you. You are just determined to reach goal and you are dragging me with you. I truly appreciate that, I’m so glad you are here on WISH with us. You are a true motivator!

<b>geetey</b> Look at you! You are doing a wonderful job! You are really good at this getting healthy and smaller stuff.

Another two pounds and 5.5 inches are gone forever. What an accomplishment. You are just melting away. I’m so happy and proud for you.

You sound determined to make it to “onederland” next week. I’ll bet you do it too. You’ve got what it takes! Can’t wait to see how you do when you post to the next check-in thread! Keep it up, sweetie, you are keeping me focused

<b>becka</b> Losing ½ pound makes you a loser, Becka. You are making progress. Even if you only lost one ounce you are making progress. I know you don’t think it counts but if you lose only ½ pound each week you will have lost 26 pounds in one year. That is a significant loss.

You can make it to your goal–we are all going to help you get there. Come here to WISH and vent when you are stressed. It will keep your hands busy.

I know it’s a little scary to find yourself with a one year old but it will be alright. You are a wonderful mother and Nathan is a precocious baby. It’s going to be alright, honest.

{{{HUGS}}} I hope you are happier with your loss next week. I’m proud of you for not giving up.

<b>Hannosmom</b> Way to go! You had a one pound loss of fat and a total loss of three pounds. All in one week. Good job!

That 20 pound loss clippie is practically in your signature already. You are doing so well. I’m really proud of you and I’m tickled that you are in my support group. You help keep me motivated!

<b>NancyK</b> Well, that stinking bloat fairy. You know it was the BF that caused that gain. I’m positive the gain you saw is just fluid and it will go away quickly. I’ll bet when the fluid is gone you will see some “fat” has gone with it.

You have a good attitude and you sound determined to get back on track. Good for you. You’re on your way to goal. You really are doing well. Don’t worry about last weekend, it was in the past. You know we don’t beat ourselves up over the past. We can’t change it, so why bother?

You just need to worry about right now and right now you are back on track and on your way to goal!

<b>perfectmatch300</b> WOO HOO!!!! Way to go, Nancy! Good job. Another 1.5 pounds gone forever. Doesn’t that just make you feel proud of yourself?

You have a wonderfully positive attitude too. I love the way you celebrate. I’m so happy and proud of you, just think only 1.5 pounds until you can trade up to that 10 pound loss clippie. I’ll bet you earn it very soon. Good job this week, you are just working your way steadily to goal!

<b>Debbie</b> You don’t think it’s great that you lost ½ pound even though it was TOM? Seriously? You’ll just take it, huh? Well, I guess so!

I’m not going to force you to celebrate. If you want to just be blase about it, who am I to insist. I really love celebrations, though. I think you’ve earned one.

You will have that next new gold clippie very soon, I’m sure of it. If you lost ½ pound despite TOM, I imagine you actually lost at least a couple of pounds. The fluid and weight loss will show up at your next weigh in. Will you celebrate your success if it does? You know I’m addicted to celebrations. I find them to be very motivational

See you next week, hope you are bouncing up and down by then

<b>DiznEeyore</b> Okay, “hooray” qualifies as a celebration. A <i>small</i> celebration but still a celebration. I mean you said you have been eating because of stress and you still lost a whole pound. How can you <i>not</i> celebrate something like that?

I’m proud of you. You are making progress and you are on your way to goal. Good job!

<b>PadisMOM</b> WOWOWOW!!!!! Another four pounds gone forever! Wonderful progress. You are just racing to goal, aren’t you? I love your new clippie. It’s so pretty. Don’t get too attached, though, I’ll bet you are trading up again very soon. I’m sure of it.

I’m really glad you are part of my support group. Your determination, motivation and success help keep me focused. I really appreciate that, too. Good job this week, I’m really proud of you and I hope you are proud of yourself.

<b>Whosemom</b> No whining allowed on WISH. It’s in the bylaws, I’m pretty sure. I’ll bet it was that stinking bloat fairy. No one is safe from that big meanie.

Hang in there, you will drop that pound and more, soon. Never give up.

<b>rbuzzotta</b> How wise of you to make a plan. I’ll bet you follow the plan, too and get right back on induction after your trip.

Have a <b>magical</b> trip but hurry back to us. We’re going to miss you while you are gone.

<b>lmhall2000</b> What a wonderfully positive attitude you have. Thank you for celebrating the success of others. I love a good celebration. I think you have earned a gold star

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I’m proud of you for celebrating your own success, too. It’s good to know that you recognize your success.

Are you smiling and feeling proud of yourself. You’d better be, <b>I’m</b> feeling <i>very</i> proud of you! Good job this week, sweetie.

<b>ahutton</b> I <b>love</b> your positive attitude. Doesn’t it help to stay positive like that? Considering how ill you have been I think it is a a very good thing that you maintained your weight this week. It could have been much worse, couldn’t it.

{{{HUGS}}} cutie. You are going to lose this weight eventually, you just need to get well first.

<b>FergieTCat</b> You have really had good success with this weight loss. You are just working your way to goal and you have a great attitude.

You must have subconsciously controlled your portions if you went over points and still lost weight. Good for you!

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

<b>Beanie</b> WOOHOO!!! Another 4 pounds gone forever and you are only one pound away from that 25 pound loss clippie. Doesn’t that just make you feel proud of yourself?

I’m so glad you are part of my support group, your caring nature and enthusiasm make me smile everyday.

<b>mowsie dreamer</b> You feel lucky that you lost .75 pounds and you aren’t celebrating?

Do you realize what you did? You ate off plan foods, drank margaritas (with salt probably which forced the bloat fairy to visit you) and you <i>still</i> lost .75 pounds. That’s three sticks of butter. Why don’t you go duct tape three sticks of butter to your body and wear it for a few hours. I’ll bet you will be very relieved when you remove it. I’ll bet you will be proud of yourself, then.

You are on your way to goal and you are doing great! I’m proud of you, be proud of <i>yourself</i>.

I don't weigh in until Thursday. In the meantime I want every one of you to spend a few minutes thinking about how far you have come since taking the challenge. Whether or not you saw a loss, a gain or maintained your weight, every single one of you has made progress--if only because you are not giving up. You are learning about yourself everyday and that is progress.

I'm just glad y'all let me hang out here on WISH, with you.

Katholyn