Look at it this way...you've really been wanting to stay there. But really, the MK which would be the furthest drive is only about 15 minutes. It's not bad at all! Just imagine how much fun it's going to be going outside and watching the animals right outside your room! You will love it!
I know, I am really excited to stay there!
And honestly, you know what bothers me the most about the drive, especially to MK (based on how I felt coming from ASMu, which is almost as far as AKL...)-I'm just SO impatient! When I'm on my way to a park, I want to be there NOW, I don't want to sit at lights and worry about traffic, I just want to be there! So if I can learn to be a bit more patient, the distance won't bother me as much!
I would love to hear about your weight loss journey as well as Disney PTR stuff! I would like to lose weight as well, but I HATE working out. I tried WW in college and I actually lost about 20lbs in 6 weeks, but then I got tired of keeping track of my points so I just stopped. I want to lose weight to be more healthy for when my DH and I decide to start a family. Right now, I'm going in baby steps. Making healthier portion decisions as well as choosing which foods to eat. Can't wait to hear more! Maybe we can be weight lose buddies!
Ugh, I know the feeling, I hate working out too! And when I first did WW, years ago, I lost 20 pounds in a month, then of course, I gave up, because I was like "eh, I don't need this, I can do it on my own!" Stopped tracking points and making good decisions and eventually, gained it all back, and then some.
Going in baby steps is a good way to start, if you try to do everything all at once, it gets to be too overwhelming!
We haven't stayed at AKL yet no, we did book our honeymoon resort there. But after weighing up the pros and cons after staying at the Poly we switched to the Poly.
Its an amazing resort and being able to walk out and see the animals is v cool and the theming is gorgeous as well as having Boma on your doorstep
Feel free to share with us how you are getting on with your weight loss programme. It is hard at times and frustrating I know, but don't push yourself too hard or get down on yourself. If you don't get make your target but still lost weight in the process that is still an amazing achievement. We are all beautiful in our own unique and special ways
Hope that doesn't sound negative, sometimes things don't come out the way I want them to when I write them down
LOL, if I could stay at the Poly over AKL, I'd definitely pick the Poly too, no question! It's my dream resort, it is so beautiful! But I think after staying at AKL, I might love it just as much as I love my Poly!
You definitely don't sound negative, don't worry, I know what you're saying!
I would like to lose 50-60 pounds by my trip, but if it doesn't happen and I lose like, 40, I'll be happy. Because my trip isn't going to be the end of this weight loss journey, unfortunately, I have a lot more to lose than 60 pounds to be in a normal weight range for my height. I know it's going to be challenging, but I'm kind of looking forward to it. I need a challenge in my life.
Congratulations on starting your weight loss Jen. It really is a tough thing to do. DH and I started the old WW program before we got married, he lost about 30 pounds and I lost 15. We started gaining some back so he registered again and started the new program. It did take some getting used to so I understand you doing the old. If it worked, why not? My sister just joined a little over a month ago and already lost 18 pounds!! So 50 in 6 months is totally doable!
Good luck! Keep us posted!
Thanks!
Ugh, it is really hard to do! I would like to try the new WW program, but I'm so familiar with the old one, and I have all the materials still, so I'm just going to use that for now, at least I know it works! I hope 50 pounds in 6 months is doable! Usually when I start WW, I lose a lot really quickly, and then it slows to 1-2 pounds a week, so I'm hoping the first few weeks I'll lose a lot really fast!
I will definitely keep everyone posted...and hopefully I'll have an awesome "after" picture to post at the end of this PTR, if you think of the pics at the beginning as my "before" pics!
I could have written this myself, almost word-for-word!
For years I've known I need to lose weight, but just don't have the motivation to do so. My size has never really bothered me... well, the #s on the scale and the size of my clothes. But lately, I don't like what I see in the mirror.
My BFF is also going to WDW in September (sadly, we aren't going at the same time) and we are both determined to lose weight before our trips. My goal is to lose 2 lbs per week... making a total of 40 lbs by the time I leave for my vacation.
I'll be here to cheer you on! 
I know what you mean, I've been trying to get myself motivated to lose weight for, well, years. And it seems like I keep going in the opposite direction, gaining instead of losing. It's just SO hard to get started!
But hopefully, once I start seeing results and feeling better, I hope my motivation will come back!
Good luck with your weight loss goals also, I'm cheering you on too!
I think posting your weight loss journey here is a great way to stay motivated! I'm looking forward to following along with your progress.
I definitely think the key to a successful weight-loss attempt is finding a diet that works for you, so it sounds like you've already taken that first step! I know so many people who've had wonderful results on WW.
As for exercise, sadly I hate it too!
Once I get into the routine of doing it, it isn't that bad. But, if you ever break that routine, it is so hard to get back on the wagon! That's what I'm currently going through now - just trying to push myself to go to them gym. Do you like strength training at all? I prefer it over cardio because it isn't as boring. And, the more muscle you build the more calories you burn! I had a doctor tell me once that cardio should be about 20% of your workout and strength training should make up the rest for optimal results. And as far as cardio goes, I really like the cross trainer. I like to take a celebrity gossip magazine like US or In Touch and read through those while I'm on the machine. Normally once I reach the end of the magazine I've done 30 minutes!
Oh, and one more thing - have you tried intervals when you're doing your cardio? They are supposed to really maximize your results. I try to do a 5 minute "warm up" and then go as fast as I possibly can for 15 seconds and then normal pace for 1 minute, then speed up again, and so on. I normally just repeat that for 10 minutes or until I can't go any more!
I love WW, I love that you can still eat regular foods, but you learn to portion them by counting the points! And I know it works for me, it's the only thing that has ever worked for me, and I've tried almost everything!
I hate exercising, but once I get going with it, if I skip a workout, I feel guilty! It's just getting to that point that is hard!
And I have to find something I like, I do like to walk, and I kind of enjoy the elliptical once it stops feeling like torture!
I really loved Zumba, but like I said, the classes are ridiculously expensive where I went!
I can't stand strength training!
I think doing weights is SO boring! But I know it's necessary, I know it helps boost metabolism, and it's good for your bones and everything, so I have to get started with that again!
Reading a magazine while exercising sounds like a good idea, I can do that on the elliptical! I also have a tv in that room, so I should just put on a Disney movie or something! I've done intervals before, but I never stick with it. I should really try that again, I know doing intervals burns a ton of calories! Have you heard of those Intensity DVD's? They're based on intervals, but instead of going really fast for a few seconds then slowing down, they do it the other way around...you work out really hard for like 20 minutes, then you get a quick minute break where you slow down! It sounds crazy, but I bet it works!
I have my computer back!
Anyway, there's a thread that some of us frequent over on the WISH forum, so if you want to check it out, feel free
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2572357
I hope your weight loss works out Mine's not really working
Yay!!
Is that the Boo to Us thread from when we all hijacked your PTR last year?
I did join that thread when it first started, but then I gave up when I realized I wasn't doing anything to lose weight!
Thanks! I hope you figure out something that works for you!
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Do you like strength training at all? I prefer it over cardio because it isn't as boring. And, the more muscle you build the more calories you burn! I had a doctor tell me once that cardio should be about 20% of your workout and strength training should make up the rest for optimal results. And as far as cardio goes, I really like the cross trainer. I like to take a celebrity gossip magazine like US or In Touch and read through those while I'm on the machine. Normally once I reach the end of the magazine I've done 30 minutes! 
. I started walking the mall and watching what I eat. I also found an abe lounge that I need to use more often and am thinking about pulling out the Wii Fit. Good news is I have been doing this for 7 weeks and have lost 16lbs. 
I'm so excited to finally get to a MNSSHP! It seems like I always picked Christmas over Halloween, so I can't wait try something new! You saw Johnny Depp??? That's awesome! 
