Just Dance Disney Party Review

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As a huge fan of the Just Dance video game series, I was excited to have the opportunity to review Just Dance Disney Party.


In order to properly help me check out this game (rated E for Everyone), my good friends brought over their cute kids who are 7, 5 and 2. They had also danced with me while I was on the Just Dance Dream Team and own Just Dance for Kids 2. Mom and Dad also joined in for the fun.

We turned on the game and scrolled through the songs.  I recognized almost all of the Disney Favorites but none of the Disney Channel...it's been a while since I watched it :) Mister J picked "The Bare Necessities" from The Jungle Book and we were off!

If you've played one of these games before, it's much like the others; hold the controller in your right hand and copy the movements on the screen.  There are four different modes available: Regular (on your own, competing against the others), Team High Score, Freeze & Shake and Balloon Pop.

We didn't like the Freeze & Shake or Balloon Pop modes as much as the others.  It was hard to notice and remember to freeze while the dance steps kept going like normal. I suppose that is part of the challenge, but the other modes are preferable.

I tried "I've Got a Dream" from Tangled, The Bare Necessities" from The Jungle Book and "Under the Sea" from The Little Mermaid (this one was a duet and neither kid wanted to be the boy, so I stepped up for them :).  This game doesn't have as many songs as some of the other versions (only 25), but there is still enough to keep you interested.

As for the kids' opinions of the game:

Miss N said she liked how this game was a lot like their Just Dance for Kids 2. 

Mister J said he "liked all of the songs, even the Squirrel in My Pants one..it's so funny"

They really liked playing it and so did I! It's a fun way to get some exercise in without it FEELING like exercise.  I recommend this edition too. You can buy it on Amazon.

The End of Weight Watchers...for the Moment

I canceled my Weight Watchers membership for the time being. Oh, I still love the program and I plan on rejoining in the future.  I have a good reason why I decided to stop for now that I will write about soon enough.

I still would encourage everyone to try it.  I love that you can basically eat anything you want...not portion-wise, of course, but in the sense of no food being off limits. You just have to work on balance and making sure you don't go overboard all of the time. I know I can do that all too easily if I am not careful.

So for now it's one day at a time...and life is good :)

Tired All The Time

I haven't gotten much accomplished lately. Even if I get eight hours of sleep a night, I still feel like I'm in a brain fog all day and need a nap.  If I do go take a nap, it sometimes lasts a few hours.

It's hard to get any writing done.  The kitchen isn't as clean as I'd like. I need to exercise more. Maybe if I do something "easier" like yoga, it will help me not feel like a slacker.

I just get frustrated a lot right now that I feel like a zombie all the time.

What helps you get your energy back?

Just Dance Just Sweat Dream Team Final Update

Thank you to Ubisoft for picking me to be a member of the Just Sweat Dream Team and sponsoring this fitness series. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my own.

It sure does not seem like it has been 4 months already! It seems like only yesterday that I was excitedly showing my audition video to my students (over and over!) and hoping I would be chosen.

In the end, I lost 8 pounds or so.  It's only 1/5th of my goal, but it has not been the easiest summer I've ever had.  I have had sad things happen, sicknesses like gallbladder problems and bronchitis crop up, and just facing the everyday hustle in life.  I made it, though, and I am going to continue on.

I did miss a few days in the past month due to sickness and being so exhausted after that I crashed in the living room.  A week ago I got sick after subbing at school and it turned into bronchitis.  I'm pretty much better and will dance again after I check in at the doctor's tomorrow.  Overall I have been pretty good at exercising all summer long.

I think that one of the most important things I'll take away from this experience is a new exercise habit. I exercised even while I was on vacation or battling problems. It's now ingrained that I need to do my Just Dance :)

I was able to play Just Dance 4 before it came out. It's so much fun! I love "So What", "Time Warp", "Never Gonna Give You Up", "Time of My Life", "Love You Like a Love Song" and more.  It's fun to have songs and more to unlock again since I had maxed out Just Dance 3. I highly recommend this game and will do a longer review soon.

What's up for me next? I am going to continue working on losing weight.  I will still do Weight Watchers and I am working more organic foods into my life. I have some pretty big things coming that I can't wait to talk about once I am able :D  

Life is good. I am so grateful and humbled that I got to be on the Just Sweat Dream Team.  I am going to continue using it as my exercise. It's so exciting to find something that's both fun and able to help you lose weight.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Measurements: 

Weight: 244.8 (-8)
Waist: 40" (-4)

Hips: 53" (-2)

Thighs: 29.5" (-1.25)

Chest: 43" (same)

Arms: 18" (-.5)

See the final updates for the other Just Sweat Dream Team members!

Trying to Eat More Organics

It's been a bit crazy lately. I started a new blog, been doing garden writing, battling sickness (I currently have bronchitis, wheee!) and more.

As part of getting healthier, I have decided to start eating more organically, as much as possible.  I had my own homegrown little organic peaches this summer, which was fun.  I got 2 boxes of organic produce shares from Bountiful Baskets this past week.  I'm not usually the world's greatest fan of red grapes, but these ones are delicious!

I also got some more natural foods at Costco last night.  I got an Annie's Bunny Snack Variety Pack with an assortment of cheddar, graham, chocolate and chocolate chip bunnies.  I tried the cheddar and they tasted just like Goldfish crackers...mmm. We also tried some meatless orange chick'n while we were there.  Eric didn't even know it was meatless until I read it on the package.

While organic isn't a license to go crazy, it's nice to know that I don't have as many chemicals and additives going into my body. I think it will help me feel better and lose more weight.

What are your favorite organic products? What do I need to try?