As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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Because motivation comes from different places, thanks to Cam and Tara, I decided to start walking again. I had started walking last month with a friend. It was 3 days (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) at 7:00 pm. By the time I'd get home, it was almost 9:00 pm. It was pretty hectic, as I get home from Abniel's basketball practice at around 6 and that is when I start helping him and his brother with any school work or making sure they study for their exams. Needless to say, I stopped going. Let's face it, at 7:00 I'm ready to be in my pj's, curled up in bed. I really had no energy by that time.
So, I went for a walk this morning. Why start on a Thursday? Well, I was motivated. I had to take advantage of this sudden urge to exercise. I went to a local park/sports facility, it has a track and also some sidewalks leading to other facilities (which, btw, are uphill). I put on some Disney parks music and walked a total of 2.5 miles, including hiking up those sidewalks twice. Not bad!! Go me! I hope I keep it up. I'm known for quitting because I hate exercising so much.
In other news, my MIL gave me 3 suitcases that she won't use anymore. 2 large ones and one small. This is great, as I was planning on taking 3 large suitcases and I only had 2. I also want to take the small one as a carryon and I didn't have one of those. Yay for saving money!!!
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I love that Olaf quote. A friend got me a magnet with that quote when she was at WDW. Great job finding the motivation to start walking again. I don't blame you for not wanting to go at 7pm. That's usually no long after I get home from work and I definitely am ready for pjs and TV/book by that point.
Glad to be of help!!. Honestly, Mayra, I have been saying I'm going to run a 5K for two years now and that was my motivation. I figured the best thing to do would be to sign up for it and when I also got Sean to do it, I knew I was committed. I doubt I will run the whole race but I am determined to finish and immediately sign up for another! I will tell you though I love to exercise!!
Lots of and to you!! If you stick with it, I know you will feel great!!
Nice going with the motivation to take some nice walks!
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Glad you started walking not only for fitness but to train for Disney walking! I've also started walking and figure the more I walk now, the less tired I will be walking 6 + miles at disney a day.
Oh yes, being in walking shape is so handy at Disney!
Not that you asked for advice, but 2 hrs is a lot of time to invest. I walk 4 days a week with a neighbor, but only for 30 minutes. We do 2 miles including some incline in that time. I also am know for being an exercise quitter, but we have done this for over a year now, 4 mornings a week. Yay me!
I went to Disney with my sis in Dec, and while I was full of energy and could have walked more than we did, she was in pain by the end of day 1. She is in decent shape, but had been doing spin classes, not walking. So there you go. I think you are making an excellent move in getting your walking feet trained up. Also important, don't go to WDW with new shoes!
I love that Olaf quote. A friend got me a magnet with that quote when she was at WDW. Great job finding the motivation to start walking again. I don't blame you for not wanting to go at 7pm. That's usually no long after I get home from work and I definitely am ready for pjs and TV/book by that point.
Yeah, 7:00 pm was not a great time. And the husband was non too happy about me leaving at that hour, as he gets home at 6 everyday.
Glad to be of help!!. Honestly, Mayra, I have been saying I'm going to run a 5K for two years now and that was my motivation. I figured the best thing to do would be to sign up for it and when I also got Sean to do it, I knew I was committed. I doubt I will run the whole race but I am determined to finish and immediately sign up for another! I will tell you though I love to exercise!!
Lots of and to you!! If you stick with it, I know you will feel great!!
What an awesome way to get your suitcases!
I would love to run a 5k and if it was at Disney, much better. Of course, I'm waaay behind that point right now. But someday I will.
Nice going with the motivation to take some nice walks!
Thank you! I figured I needed to be in shape for Disney. This after realizing I couldn't even be at the mall for 2 hours without getting tired and wanting to sit down.
Glad you started walking not only for fitness but to train for Disney walking! I've also started walking and figure the more I walk now, the less tired I will be walking 6 + miles at disney a day.
Definitely! There's so much walking at the parks, I wouldn't want to be taking breaks every half hour.
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It was pretty hectic, as I get home from Abniel's basketball practice at around 6 and that is when I start helping him and his brother with any school work or making sure they study for their exams. Needless to say, I stopped going. Let's face it, at 7:00 I'm ready to be in my pj's, curled up in bed. I really had no energy by that time. 
I went to a local park/sports facility, it has a track and also some sidewalks leading to other facilities (which, btw, are uphill). I put on some Disney parks music and walked a total of 2.5 miles, including hiking up those sidewalks twice. 
Not bad!! Go me! I hope I keep it up. I'm known for quitting because I hate exercising so much. 
I will tell you though I love to exercise!!
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to you!! If you stick with it, I know you will feel great!!
Of course, I'm waaay behind that point right now. 
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