WORKING OUT FOR DISNEY

Calories are good for you..I've got quite a few calorie awards on my trophy cabinet..My favourite being " The Big Kahuna " award..

Hi everyone. I don't post much, but I love reading advice from all of you Disney experts. I just registered for the runDisney 5k in January. I' m over 50, I work at a desk, and I am completely out of shape. We're booked at OKW the first week of January 2016, so I thought if I paid for my family to run, I'd be forced to start exercising. I'm always happy to do anything that involves Disney. I keep seeing references to the couch to 5k app-do any of you know which app is best? My husband says he won't carry me across the finish line, so any help you can give to me will be appreciated.

Congrats on getting in better shape!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't have an app, but I can say a good way to get started is with a Leslie Sansone DVD. I'd say if you like eighties music Walk to the Hits party songs. It's an aerobics program for people with 2 left feet. It's the same as doing 3 miles but much more fun! Don't worry about keeping up at first, the most important thing is working up to the more intense parts, no injuries allowed here. There's also a video of her on youtube called 5K with a twist. Good luck and happy moving.

Good afternoon all! The countdown is getting close so I have been running around like a chicken with his head cut off!! lol
Thanks, Figgy, we are both in good shape and feel good about gorging ourselves while down there! I have eaten so many salads that I am turning into a bunny!! lol
Only 10 more days from today and we will be driving to that special place!! I am beyond excited!! Why does each trip feel like the first???!!! I am absolutely giddy with excitement!!
We are in high gear for walking and stretching so we can accomplish those big miles at WDW. I may be scarce on here for a bit while attempting to start packing next week. So, everyone have a great weekend!! And get out of that house and outside some!

Way to go sir!!!

Thanks so much, I'll look for that. I need all the help I can get!

You can do it!!!!!!!!!!! You have enough time to get in shape and even if you only power walk the "run" you're way ahead of where you are now!!!!!

My next trip is starting to come together, going to post a pre, pre, pre TR later! Only 400 something days to get in Disney shape, AKA the best shape of my life. 5 advanced miles(Leslie Sansone) done and some yoga later. Going with my commandos I'll have to be able to do 10 -12 miles a days every day. Well that is if I can get them to slow down and smell the roses.

Good morning and happy weekend! jtownpluto I hope you're moving but not over doing! No injuries allowed! Mr Ferret your wit and wisdom will be missed, Have a MAGICAL vacation. I got on the sale this am first time in forever and I'm down 1/2 a pound since the last time, probably doesn't mean anything. I've stopped weighing myself for the most part and now rely on how my clothes fit. A while back I lost a pants size and gained 2 pounds in the same month, did lots of lifting that month....... the scale isn't everything. I can't believe I'm finally going back. I know a bit over 14 months, but it's going to be a nice long vacation! On my feet all day every day, now's the time to step up my game. It's never too early! Today I did 5 really big miles (Leslie Sansone) and some leg work. I just got a peek at the weather for the next week, winter's last gasp is gone up here!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!! My winter heavy coat was washed and hung up last night and I'm hoping not to see it out again (one winter it didn't come out at all) I'm hoping to be out walking every day starting Monday, alas I won't have time tomorrow time to finish cleaning out my yard. Heading out shopping for groceries today lots of nice fresh veggies are starting to come in I'll have to see what's on sale and start there, have to save every penny I can (a lesson learned from the watchmaker) A penny saved is an extra one for Disney Go out enjoy life and you gotta move it, move it!

Happy Star Wars day!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your weather is as nice as mine today! 9 miles so far today, I get a little crazy when the weather breaks. LOL

I started packing!!! So far it looks like it's going to be hot-90s which are fine with me!!
So lots of tank tops and shorts!! I am going for comfy this trip.
I have so much to do before Sunday!!!
Have a great evening! Gotta go walk!

Have a magical time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well my wife and son have decided to start their diet next week..So I'll be joining in of course..The weigh in starts on Sunday..Bring it on..

Good luck! Look at it this way, you'll be healthier for many Disney vacations to come!

I love your optimism .. Is that the correct word.. ...The time I finish snacking out at the F&W festival and steak encounters, it will be rehab for me back in Scotland .. ..lol.

I was thinking about a slightly different type of rehab

Grrrr my exercise is on hold!

I started a new job last week and I am training for the next 6 weeks, that means a lot of hotels in a strange town 150 miles away from home and a lot of meals out with new colleagues.

I love the challenge of a fresh start but it does mean I need to get into a new routine then sort out fitting in the gym. Also I did go for a walk last night but this part of town is...... Ummmm..... Not quite somewhere for ladies to be wandering out alone after 9pm shall we say.

Be safe!

Aww thanks Figgy,

It's an ok town - just unfamiliar.

I'm back home today so all being well I will get my rapidly growing backside to the gym

Are you getting on ok?

I'm getting on great! 14 months to go, winter just broke and I'm just about in Disney shape! I get a little crazy the last few weeks before a trip! I look at Disney training as some approach a marathon. Sometimes I think a marathon might be easier! It's only one day to get through

That's awesome, I knew it would be a lot of walking but I think that it's a fact a lot of people dismiss! I might load up a pedometer in the phine next time, but I don't know if knowing your daily distances is a good or bad thing

My next Disney trip is the cruise, I intend to hike up Vesuvius .... Hence the exercise!

Marathons might only be one day but they don't have or a castle hehehe

That's why we go to Disney!

Well today is Thursday 7th May..I walked approx 2 miles this morning to post my vote ( SNP ) And in approx 2 & 1/2 hours time, I'll walk another 2 miles to my local pub for a few chilled beers and a wee dram of malt whisky..That's my exercise for today..

Wow you are moving quite a bit more now!!!!!!! It just used to be pint lifting!

I know Figgy..I sometimes surpass myself of how fit i am at my age.. ...Sometimes there's just no stopping me..Like a monorail zooming from station to station...

I know life at 95 can be difficult!

Hey,...I heard that..I was told that after you reach 50 ( In Disney years ) then you reverse the numbers..Which means this year I'll be 36... The scary thing is my wife isnt 50 yet. ...

Did not realize that your wife was that much younger than you!

Age is just a number. My grandfather is 15 years older that my step grandmother and my grandmother is 20 years younger than her husband, who is 97; she's 77. Grandfather has been married for over 30 years, grandmother for 25 years. Only a number.

Yeh...Agree..Keeps me young at heart..lol...