Dizneydawn
Real Life Name:
Dawn
Location:
Minnesota
Family:
including pets Son's Treyyner 17 and Baylor 12, Daughter Carsyn 14 and significant other - Dan - 2 dogs and now 3 cats ...
Occupation:
Tupperware Director
Goals:
Lose 100 pounds, travel the world and be a good soul to all I meet
Struggles:
Foccusing on weight loss
Interesting facts:
Used to put a fake beauty mark on my cheek after the Cindy Crawford days...now I have a dark lil spot like Ginger from Gilligans Isle...right wear I faked ...
Inside story you want to share:
It took Dan and I months to come out to our friends that we were together...and when we finally did...they assumed we were being naughty all the time when we did not post...and they were always right....
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song:
Epcot - Illuminations and the music they play..I bawl every time
Anything else you want to add:
Just that this thread is proof their is humanity left in the world and that strangers can make a difference...
3DisneyKids
Real Life Name: Erika
Location:
Maine
Family:
married (11 years), 3 kids (son almost 9, daughter 7 and daughter 5; one dog named Bailee)
Occupation:
College professor
Goals:
Finish losing weight to get to a size 4 (currently made it to a 6); run a half marathon...maybe more!
Struggles:
well, weight of course! Dealing with a body-building OCD perfectionist husband
Interesting facts:
Lived in both Alaska and the Florida Keys researching the communication behaviors of marine mammals. I have been swimming with the dolphins countless times and while in Alaska, I swam in the wild with Humpback Whales. One of the few times I didn't feel huge!
Inside story you want to share:
You all know it all already!
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song:
Epcot for park, Space Mountain for ride, song--ok, so the first one I mentioned technically wasn't a Disney song, alright already. It was sorta Disney cause it was written by all of the Disney people, but for a non-Disney movie. It was what was playing at the time. My new answer to this is Strangers Like Me from Tarzan (performed by Phil Collins).
Anything else you want to add:
Love that we have all gotten so close!
AKASnowWhite
Real Life Name:
NANCY
Location:
CONNECTICUT
Family:
DH, DS17(almost), DS15, DD12.5
PETS:
2 cats and a barn full of goats!
Occupation:
"kitchen manager" at a local apple orchard where I cook in the farm kitchen/store
Goals:
to be happy & healthy
Struggles:
to be happy! I'm very, very hard on myself!
Interesting facts:
?? I'm a bit too competitve for my own good sometimes!
Inside story you want to share:
I'll pass at the moment
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song:
ack. I love them all....well, almost all....
Anything else you want to add:
believen:
Real Life name-
Vicki
Location-
DFW, Texas
Family-
happily married for 22 years. I'm 42. DD(21), DS(19), DS(17)
Dogs- Roxy (corgi), Charlie (chihuahua)
Occupation-
Wife. Mom, doer of all things that must be done and no one else wants to do- usually appreciated.
Goals-
lose 45 lbs, exercise
Struggles-
emotional eating- when I'm stressed, tired, happy, bored, excited..........
Interesting fact-
I have a sister named Vickie. She was adopted at birth and they named her Vickie. Ten years later, I'm born, my Dad names me Vicki. Vickie found us when I was 16. We are so much alike and best friends! But she is tall and thin- I don't like being the short and fat one!
Inside story-
I've lost 3 special people in the last 20 months, my Dad, my mother-in-law, and my sister-in-law, and gained lots of weight. I'm ready for some healing.
Fav. Disney park-
Magic Kingdom,
Fav. ride-
Expedition Everest,
Fav. song-
all of them, but my new fav. is from Enchanted "How does she know"
Anything else to add-
I'm a great listener, it's a gift. Even if I don't chime in much, I'm here listening and laughing.
born2bird
Real Life Name:
Kim
Location:
Annapolis, MD
Family:
Chris (dh), Ian (ds3), Ethan (ds2), Norman (Jenday Conure), Jordan (Sun Conure), Molly (Chesapeake Retriever), Ellie (muttish, australian shepherd)
Occupation:
Government Contractor; I work with government employees learning critical languages for their jobs
Goals:
lose 30 lbs
Struggles:
anything that is or has potato in it, chocolate, and did I say potatoes
Interesting facts:
I have a degree in Biology with a concentration in Ornithology. I have done West Nile Virus Research and spent many a day in the woods catching birds.
Inside story you want to share:
I have recovered from an 17 year battle with an eating disorder and I want to stay healthy and set the right example for my children. Favorite Disney Park, ride and song:
Pirates of course
Anything else you want to add:
I love this thread and the support and friendship that I have found here.
BrcsDisneyPrncs
Real Life Name:
Stacey
Location:
NY
Family:
Soon to be Hubby Bruce
Occupation:
Benefits Coordinator
Goals:
lose 100ish pounds, be happy and content with myself
Struggles:
weight, stress
Interesting facts:
how many benefits coordinators do YOU know with a degree in Recombinant Gene Technology.... thats right, i'm cool
Inside story you want to share:
maybe later...
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song:
MK, Pirates!
Carys
chbc
DisneyBryan
Real Life Name:
Bryan
Location:
Mass
Family:
Married, 2 kids (one of each); 2 choc. labs
Occupation:
Market Researcher
Goals:
Lose some weight, but also really get in good shape; get a promotion that I have really been working toward; take a trip to somewhere exotic and SOON.
Interesting facts:
Wow this is a hard one. I am a freak about grammar (though not really on here), and even though I am in my mid-30s I still fantasize about being a major league ball player. Are those interesting? Or just weird?
Inside story you want to share:
Apaprently I like hanging out with all women in a chat room....
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song:
Epcot = park, Pirates = ride
Anything else you want to add:
More to follow.
DisneyWorld Delight
Real Life Name:
Liz (spelled Lyz for family) (that means you Body Boarders.)
Location:
Southern Ohio
Family:
Bob (married 12.5 years) Molli (12) Maddi (5), Marvin ((10) miniature Dachshund with Epilepsy)
Occupation:
Wife, Mother, and the paperwork side of our construction company.
Goals:
Lose 50+ lbs, find myself, and have fun
Struggles:
time management, procrastination, eating to live, Hershey’s chocolate
Interesting facts:
I have good luck. And I lost my wedding band, on my 8th anniversary camping at a race in Richmond VA. Found it 6 months later, camping in the same spot. All winter long, it laid there waiting for me.
Inside story you want to share:
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song:
Magic Kingdom, Rockin Rollercoaster, ummm, too hard to narrow down. Enjoy them all.
Anything else you want to add:
I am SUPER Sarcastic, so if you’re in doubt, I’m probably joking.
DISNEY4XMAS
Real Life Name: Stephanie
Location: NY state near VT and Canada
Family: Married, 3 kids 1 step son & 1 very fat cat
Occupation: Phlebotomist
Goals: Lose some weight, but also really get in good shape; and GET BACK TO DISNEY
Interesting facts: Grew up in the city... just south of boston, and no I don't have the wonderful boston accent anymore and I miss it although it does slip when I am mad and when I go home to VISIT.
Inside story you want to share:I love to spend all my time on the DIS and I am planning my next rip already and that is in like 16 months....
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song: Epcot = park, Test track = ride
Anything else you want to add: favorite color is PINK
I have talked my Brother into joining us on our next trip step mom may come too. I have a wacked family, step mom and dad are divorced and step mom and my mom get along great and now all parental units including dad & dad's new GF get along. I am going to try to get all of them to come on trip I know DM is already included just need to work on DF & GF AND DSM
goofyfan-12
Real Life Name:
Paula
Location:
Upstate, NY
Family:
share custody with my parents of one loveable mutt named Ozzy
Occupation:
construction management
Goals:
to lose 100 pounds and be a healthier person
Struggles:
committing to exercising five times a week
Interesting facts:
I once cooked for the NY Giants... they have their training camp in the area...
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song:
I am a sucker for the Magic Kingdom... it is just such a happy place...
Anything else you want to add:
my favorite quote: 'A smile is a gently curved line that sets a lot of things straight.' I have no idea who said it... I also like 'Obstacles are things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.'
grumpyyoungguy
Real Life Name:
Dan
Location:
Cottage Grove, MN
Family:
Torianna (DD 13), Mary "Dani" (DD 11), Dawn significant other, Blaze and Bullseye (DC) (Kids have custody of the cats )
Occupation:Senior Corporate Trainer -
Communications company
Goals:
Retire and travel the world 1 month at a time with my true love
Struggles:
Divorce, I am fat !!!
Interesting facts:
Nothing that interesting about me
Inside story you want to share:
Not at this time but maybe later
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song:
Epcot, Soarin, "A whole new world"
Anything else you want to add:
Nopers
happybratpack
Real Life Name:
Maryann
Location:
Euless, TX (DFW)
Family...SO:
Larry
My dogs are "The Brat Pack" - Tucker-Doodle, Bear, Samantha and Dot-Spot plus a Foster, Millie
Occupation:
Commercial Construction Project Manager (ooooh so glamorous )
Goals:
*Be healthy
*Be comfortable with my body
*Be fit enough to do activities I enjoy
*Feel good in a bathing suit and in my regular clothes
Struggles:
*Emotional & Bored Eater
*I give up easily
*Lose motivation easily
I'm 34, the last few years have been horrendous in my personal life and I'm trying to start over. I'm here for support, friends and fun and hope I can return the favor.
My favorite park is the Magic Kingdom and although it waivers between a few choices my favorite attraction is the Haunted Mansion. Fave song is hard....Grim Grinning Ghosts, Pirates or even, gasp, It's a Small World.
HockeyKat
Real Life Name:
Kathryn
Location:
Durham, NC
Family:
One cat, Trinity
Occupation:
Software Engineer
Goals:
Lose 20 more lbs
Struggles:
Everything, mostly FOOD!
Interesting facts:
I am boring!
Inside story you want to share:
You all know my stories.
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song:
Epcot, TestTrack, Illuminations:Reflections of Earth
MaMabearJo
Real Life Name:
Jodi Lynn Fritz
Location:
Hampton, MN
Family:
Husband (Lyle) Son (Zac 20) Daughter (Hanna 16) Daughter (Sara 15) Dogs: Morgan, Sammy, Buck, Bear, Cats: Chewbaka, Tiger, Oliver, Corby
Occupation:
Owner: Dakota Transport, trucking Company, Owner: Dakota Plowing, Plowing Company
Goals:
Getting healthy and fit by 2009: Keeping my family Happy and healthy.
Struggles:
weight
Interesting facts:
nothing to exciting just a good person...
Anything else you want to add:
I love to be with my family and friends, my hobbies are flowers, reading, movies, and quilting.
MunkyMe13
Real Life Name:
Sarah
Location:
Scottsdale AZ
Family:
Hubby Will and 2 kitties Otis and Wiley
Occupation:
Shipping Manager for a Diamond Wholesaler
Goals:
Lose 100-110 lbs total by January 2009
Struggles:
snack food... getting to the gym...
Interesting facts:
I can write with my toes.
Inside story you want to share:
umm... no idea?
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song:
Disneyland, The Haunted
Mansion, and I love all Disney songs.
Anything else you want to add:
Keep Moving Forward!
PixiesHouse
Real Life Name:
Cherene
Location:
Western Washington
Family:
DH, DD6, DD2
Occupation:
SAHM, house manager, chauffer
Goals:
getting healthy and in shape
Struggles:
getting healthy and in shape LOL really it is getting through the day and getting done the things I want to do. Kids seem to have their own agenda Interesting facts:
Love to craft, sew, scrapbook and anything else that I can classify as "crafty"
Inside story you want to share:
I have slowly started gaining weight since we were married but it really started with I did IVF with both of my DDs. The hormones did a number on me and I have had problems loosing weight ever since. I am determined to get healthy and happy with myself.
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song:
Ride, that is a tough one. I usually end up with the little one who is scared of the rides and we chase characters! I love Tinkerbell and the song from the parade right now. Sorry I can't think of the name right now.
Anything else you want to add:
SeptemberGirl
Real Life Name:
Liz
Location:
New Jersey (no exit jokes, thanks)
Family:
husband Nick, daughter Emily
Occupation:
freelance editor and writer
Goals:
Lose 33 more lbs. Gain patience.
Struggles:
Patience, perfectionism, all or nothing mentality
Interesting facts:
I am in love with my initials. My daughter and I have the same initials, except for the very end of her last name, because we hyphenated her. However, this gives me free range to buy monogrammed things, indulging my obsession with my initials, because I claim they can be passed down. In other words, I can justify any shopping trip.
Inside story you want to share:
I still believe in magic…only I think we adults are the magic-makers now.
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song:
I spent a lot of time thinking about this, and actually ended up having a dream about Space Mountain. Nyquil induced, but still. The one park I have to go to every visit to WDW is MK. There are many rides I love, for different reasons, but I don’t have to experience one particular attraction each visit. Song? I really love the instrumental for Future World, and “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes”. But I also love “It’s a Small World” and “Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” because 1. My kid sings them to me and 2. They speak to Walt’s original vision. Oh, and I think many people have done great soundtracks for Disney movies, but “Little Wonders” by Rob Thomas just hits me. Even more than Randy Newman’s “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”, another favorite. I like music, can you tell?
Anything else you want to add:
I travel a lot. For pleasure. Don’t hate me for it, instead pity me for my credit card debt!
whgrn