Question about Wisconsin

sophomorelove
sophomorelove Posts: 193 Member
edited November 22 in Motivation and Support
I am going on a 4-day family vacation to a lodge in Wisconsin. What are some places to go and things to do there that are MFP-friendly (as opposed to stuffing our faces with delicious cheese and wine)? I would like to stay active and make some great memories. Any recommendations?

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  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
    I recommend you stay at home if you can not control your eating.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Seven mile fair...
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    Enjoy the delicious wine and cheese? Have fun with the family for 4 days?

    Holidays - they can be fun!
  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
    Exactly where in Wisconsin? Loads of outstanding cuisine here.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited August 2015
    Wisconsin is play hard, eat, play hard, eat.
    see the gentleman above me jumping over fire.

    we also have many lakes, hiking trails, bike rentals, etc
    but we have great creameries and wineries and breweries

    when you take responsibility about your own eating and activity habits, it doesn't matter where you go
  • jmule24
    jmule24 Posts: 1,382 Member
    Stay in Minnesota........have you ever seen what a badger can do to a gopher hole?????? :trollface:
  • dubird
    dubird Posts: 1,849 Member
    moyer566 wrote: »
    Wisconsin is play hard, eat, play hard, eat.
    see the gentleman above me jumping over fire.

    we also have many lakes, hiking trails, bike rentals, etc
    but we have great creameries and wineries and breweries

    when you take responsibility about your own eating and activity habits, it doesn't matter where you go

    QFT. Granted, on vacations I'm much more lax about my eating habits, but I also don't want to spend the entire time worrying about my calories. When I actually took my Fitbit on the cruise with me a couple months ago, I found out that while I ate more, I was also a LOT more active, so my net was very close to what it should be. And that was with me eating what I wanted. If you're concerned about eating too much, just watch your portions and make sure you do active things. It will likely even out in the end, so just have fun!
  • yusaku02
    yusaku02 Posts: 3,472 Member
    I'm assuming this lodge is on a lake? Go swimming, kayaking, canoeing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, etc
    Same as you'd do at the lakes in MN
  • Jruzer
    Jruzer Posts: 3,501 Member
    Why are you drinking wine in Wisconsin instead of beer?

    And where, in particular, are you going? Northern Wisconsin by Hayward or Minocqua perhaps?
  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
    Chieflrg wrote: »
    Seven mile fair...

    Where?

    Seven mile fair. That's where.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited August 2015
    Jruzer wrote: »
    Why are you drinking wine in Wisconsin instead of beer?

    And where, in particular, are you going? Northern Wisconsin by Hayward or Minocqua perhaps?

    our wine is equally outstanding. our weather being similar to some European wine country
    just saying
    I hate dislike strongly beer. (but I love cheese)
  • sherrynickel
    sherrynickel Posts: 10 Member
    They make steamed vegetables in Wisconsin, they also have salads, fish, and other wonderful fresh food to enjoy. There are plenty of activities to partake in as well. Don't deny yourself a sample of cheese or wine or beer. Moderate those foods with exercise even a walk after dinner or lunch will help maintain the level of calorie intake
  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
    moyer566 wrote: »
    Jruzer wrote: »
    Why are you drinking wine in Wisconsin instead of beer?

    And where, in particular, are you going? Northern Wisconsin by Hayward or Minocqua perhaps?

    our wine is equally outstanding. our weather being similar to some European wine country
    just saying
    I hate dislike strongly beer. (but I love cheese)
    I used to work a Wisconsin vineyard for a season. Replanted three hundred vines that hot summer. Ugh.
  • accelerashawn
    accelerashawn Posts: 470 Member
    I had wisconsin cheese curds at The Old Fashioned in downtown madison recently...first time having cheese curds...zomg...F yo diet and get them shizes. They were all kinds of glorious.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited August 2015
    nakedraygun wrote: »
    moyer566 wrote: »
    Jruzer wrote: »
    Why are you drinking wine in Wisconsin instead of beer?

    And where, in particular, are you going? Northern Wisconsin by Hayward or Minocqua perhaps?

    our wine is equally outstanding. our weather being similar to some European wine country
    just saying
    I hate dislike strongly beer. (but I love cheese)
    I used to work a Wisconsin vineyard for a season. Replanted three hundred vines that hot summer. Ugh.

    for that, me and my friends thank you
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    accelerashawn wrote: »
    I had wisconsin cheese curds at The Old Fashioned in downtown madison recently...first time having cheese curds...zomg...F yo diet and get them shizes. They were all kinds of glorious.

    frozen custard and fried cheese curds. that's what I call comfort food
  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
    moyer566 wrote: »
    accelerashawn wrote: »
    I had wisconsin cheese curds at The Old Fashioned in downtown madison recently...first time having cheese curds...zomg...F yo diet and get them shizes. They were all kinds of glorious.

    frozen custard and fried cheese curds. that's what I call comfort food
    Must. Must. Have.
  • MsJulesRenee
    MsJulesRenee Posts: 1,180 Member
    yes, cheese curds. :) Go for a hike, waterparks
  • Jruzer
    Jruzer Posts: 3,501 Member
    moyer566 wrote: »
    Jruzer wrote: »
    Why are you drinking wine in Wisconsin instead of beer?

    And where, in particular, are you going? Northern Wisconsin by Hayward or Minocqua perhaps?

    our wine is equally outstanding. our weather being similar to some European wine country
    just saying

    We'll have to agree to disagree on the wine front. Haven't had any Wisco wines I like all that much. Agree 100% on cheese.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    Jruzer wrote: »
    moyer566 wrote: »
    Jruzer wrote: »
    Why are you drinking wine in Wisconsin instead of beer?

    And where, in particular, are you going? Northern Wisconsin by Hayward or Minocqua perhaps?

    our wine is equally outstanding. our weather being similar to some European wine country
    just saying

    We'll have to agree to disagree on the wine front. Haven't had any Wisco wines I like all that much. Agree 100% on cheese.
    wollersheim, parallell44
    good stuff
  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
    edited August 2015
    I live in one of the nicest areas of the state that is slowly being overdeveloped by big box stores and deplorable strip malls, which is the Kettle Moraine/Lake Country area just west of Milwaukee. While the cuisine sucks, the lakes and hiking are quite nice.

    Wish I could make use of the lakes more.
  • Jruzer
    Jruzer Posts: 3,501 Member
    moyer566 wrote: »
    Jruzer wrote: »
    moyer566 wrote: »
    Jruzer wrote: »
    Why are you drinking wine in Wisconsin instead of beer?

    And where, in particular, are you going? Northern Wisconsin by Hayward or Minocqua perhaps?

    our wine is equally outstanding. our weather being similar to some European wine country
    just saying

    We'll have to agree to disagree on the wine front. Haven't had any Wisco wines I like all that much. Agree 100% on cheese.
    wollersheim, parallell44
    good stuff

    I've had plenty of Wollersheim, sorry. The winery's not too far from me.

    I'll leave more for you and stick with New Glarus, O'So, Karben4, etc. :p
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    I was just looking at the ciders WI makes
    hmmm
  • sophomorelove
    sophomorelove Posts: 193 Member
    thanks for the replies. I am not too concerned about food control, just wanted some other ideas. I found a police 5k I might do. I've no idea where we're staying it's been organized by my in-laws and they won't tell me (keep forgetting) but I guess it's somewhere around Wisconsin Dells.
  • jmule24
    jmule24 Posts: 1,382 Member
    sophomorelove wrote: »
    thanks for the replies. I am not too concerned about food control, just wanted some other ideas. I found a police 5k I might do. I've no idea where we're staying it's been organized by my in-laws and they won't tell me (keep forgetting) but I guess it's somewhere around Wisconsin Dells.

    Plenty of fun things to do and eat up this way. I live 10mins from the Dells. Devils Lake or Mirror Lake state parks both have great trails!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    pewitts nest and palfrey's glen have some good hikes I hear
  • sophomorelove
    sophomorelove Posts: 193 Member
    thanks, everyone, had a great time on my vacation. I ran every day and lost some weight while not denying myself margaritas, cheeses and and other delicious treats. I'd say it was a great success.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    sophomorelove wrote: »
    thanks, everyone, had a great time on my vacation. I ran every day and lost some weight while not denying myself margaritas, cheeses and and other delicious treats. I'd say it was a great success.
    great
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