So in May, I decided to get it ALL together. I started Power 90, and started using My Fitness Pal to track my calories and exercise. I started running again, but developed plantar fasciitis, so I had to stop. Now that I am down 30 pounds, I want to try running again. I have not been so good lately at tracking my food, and honestly I think I am just getting bored with it. When DH's work announced they were going to start having WW meetings, I thought I might join up again, but did not. They just announced that spouses get 50% off - it is free for employees - so how can I not? 
DH is going to ask about it tomorrow when he goes back to work! I really have liked MFP, mostly because it is free, but I think I really need the accountability of someone seeing me weigh in - it really keeps me on track during the week. Anyway, that is my story, really hope I can be successful this time around, and I feel that I will be! Especially since all of those cute Disney t's I bought are a size medium! 
I thought that would be enough motivation! 
Some of you noticed in my ticker that I have been losing weight. I started last May, and have lost 31 pounds so far, going from a size 20 to a size 14. My goal is to lose enough to get back into my size 8's! Not sure how many pounds that will translate to, but I do like to go more by my size than anything else! I tried Weight Watchers a few years ago, and lost 75 pounds - but I did not keep going to meetings, and really did not learn how to keep it off. I also never worked out during that time - big mistake! A couple of years ago, I decided to start running, with a goal to run a 5K. I did not lose any weight, but I did complete my 5K in October of 2010. I actually had started training before we went to Disney, and believe it or not, got up early to go running while we were there! HARD WORK. DEDICATION. Sorry, channeling my inner Dolvett... Obviously, I had the working out part down, but not my eating!
Just found your PTR from the "what are you looking forward to in 2013?"thread! Love your plans-- I am visual, like you, and I love all of the pics! Love the scarf on the 31 bag! I have that polka dot wristlet, too. . .i just had to buy something in December to get it on the $5 special!
Love all of your creativeness! That's awesome!! I have planned outfits for ours, but it's more just matching t-shirts. Can't wait to read more of your PTR!
you asked about grocery delivery. We have used Garden Grocer twice, and have had great experiences with them both times!
Congratulations on the weight loss! That's awesome!! I am on a mission to accomplish that before our trip as well!!
Just a quick little update, nothing much new - I keep buying stuff even though my bin is full - here is my latest purchase:
The girls are so excited to have daddy burn them to MP4 so I can put them on the iPod! We are thinking of bringing our docking station so we can rock out (as much as one can rock out to Disney tunes) in our room! DD5 is listening to them in her room as I type - so glad my girls love Disney as much as I do!
My next dilemma is to park hop or not to park hop - DH has someone at work (a very experienced Disney traveler) who is trying to convince him that we need them - any thoughts? Anyone? I like the flexibility they would give us, but the uber-planner in me says "NO! Stick to the itinerary I have been working on for a year!"
DH is also worried that our first day is in MK, but we don't go back until our 8th or 10th day. He just knows that the girls are going to want to spend more time there - hence the park hopper dilemma. I assured him I based what days we go to what park on the TP and EasyWDW calendars, but he is still not convinced.
Glad to have you along! I was super excited about the December special too - I have a friend who sells 31, so she added my scarf onto another order to make it $31 so I could get the wristlet for $5! Woo! Got the purse back in October when they had the 1/2 price item deal - again, my friend let me use an un-used 1/2 off from someone else's order (who does that?) Ha - when I earn them, I use them!
. She is nice enough to let me add to others, and get their half price items if they don't use them (though I'm like you, I use those if I have them!!).
Good for you for trying to get yourself fit and healthy! My DH started running about 2 years ago and has lost a good bit of weight by running 4+ times a week and watching what he eats. He used the fitness pal app and does really good counting calories. Much better than myself! I hate counting calories and won't run unless a dog is chasing me!
When I asked her why, she said she was worried that she might be scared of the characters still. I said "But you are 5 1/2 now!" and she said, "Oh yeah, you are right! I am not scared!" Oh boy. She is also a little scared about some of the rides since she did not really ride anything last time. She is almost 44 inches tall, so she should be tall enough for most of the rides by the time we go 
so we watched some ride videos on YouTube - she is super stoked now! 
The ride she is most looking forward to is EE! Never thought that would happen - but after watching that one, she said "That was super cool - how awesome is that?!!" I think since I got so many, I might have to get DH and I some lanyards too! I was already planning on getting one for myself to hold my wristlet, still looking for just the right one though. I guess that is all I have for now!
Now that you know who is going, here is a little about when/where. On our last trip, we stayed at All Star Movies, and while it was fun staying on property, we knew we wanted to stay somewhere a little less loud, and nicer! My first choice would probably be Beach Club, but we did want to stay for 11 days, so we went with the next best choice, POR! I did a lot of research on the different moderate resorts, and settled on POR for a couple of reasons:
1. Royal Guest Rooms - my girls love Tiana, and when they saw the pics of these rooms and squealed, I knew this was where we would stay.
2. The theming - not so "in your face" Disney. The rooms look elegant, but still fun for the girls, and who doesn't love a queen sized bed?
I have been following the POR thread since I joined, and have learned so much about the resort - it is just making me fall in love with it more, and I hope I am not disappointed!
Our dates are May 28th to June 7th. We decided on these dates because we want to be there for Star Wars Weekends, and we have heard from several Disney friends that this week after Memorial Day is one of the best weeks to go if you must go during the summer. Since the girls get out of school before Memorial Day now, this just seemed like the best time for us. Someday, I want to go in October for the Halloween stuff, and in December for the Christmas stuff. Someday...
In fact, we could be neighbors. Staying at the same resort Garden view room. May 28th - June 4th!!
