Disney Vacation??

pinkteenweightloss13

hey!
don't know why I'm so concerned when I'm not even going until march, but oh well gotta be prepared! I am going on vacation to walt disney world in march, however I have not cheated in 8 months.. I do have planned cheats when I go to disney.. I'm thinking one sweet treat a day, so I can use it as fuel when I go workout later in the evening. I plan to prep my meals at our vacation home for the week and bring them with me so that way I can stay on track without adding on any un-needed fat. My dad can't eat very much due to his gastric bypass so theirs really no point in eating out. however my question is, I'm just concerned that after this vacation I will fall back into old habits. I have a little more than 3 more till my year mark and I am currently putting on muscle mass, so when I start cutting 3 weeks out of my year mark, I'll be able to have that transformation picture I've always wanted. Once I hit my year mark I plan to go on maintenance… should I start incorporating cheat meals once a week? I personally just see no value in those foods, however I've noticed my cravings getting a bit stronger lately. I'm just not sure how to get past the whole its okay in moderation thing, plus when do I cheat?! idk I probably sounds retarded, but its been on my mind, so I just thought I'd see if I could get any tips or pointers!

kmorgan221

We're going in September, with the full dining plan. I don't plan on tracking anything and will eat whatever I want. Worst case, I put on a few lbs and will take it back off within a few weeks of returning. Meanwhile I'll enjoy my vacation and all the great food they have to offer.

Don't over think it. Work your plan between now and then, and again when you get back. Just enjoy yourself.

cbhubbybubble

I don't have any kind of regular cheats. If a special occasion comes up, I allow myself to indulge a little and go over my deficit, but I don't go all crazy. I don't think I've even gone beyond Maintenance calories on any indulgence day. Cheating means something different to most people, so it kind of depends what you mean by cheat.

That said, go and enjoy Disney. Allow yourself a treat if you want one. Don't have one if you don't want one. Remind yourself it's a special trip and not a complete fall off the progress train.

MknAllKindsOfGains

There is definetely no harm in having a cheat snack once a while on vacation, its a holiday, enjoy your holiday. I'd have no worries of you going into your old habbit, you seem dedicated.I think you should just enjoy your holiday and if that involves eating junk food every so often that is okay,only if you're reallly craving it though

Alisontheice

I agree with others...go and enjoy yourself.
You're at Disney so you'll be doing lots and lots of walking. You will be able to afford the odd treat.

Athena53

Remember you'll be walking a LOT (unless you spend hours standing in lines for the popular rides). You may burn more calories than usual.

When I travel I'm a little more relaxed but I make sure that when I eat something that I ordinarily wouldn't indulge in at home, it's something I really love. That cuts out most of the usual junk food. If you stick to your usual healthy habits, walk around a lot and choose one indulgence per day you should be fine.

jennifer_417

We're going in September, with the full dining plan. I don't plan on tracking anything and will eat whatever I want. Worst case, I put on a few lbs and will take it back off within a few weeks of returning. Meanwhile I'll enjoy my vacation and all the great food they have to offer.

Don't over think it. Work your plan between now and then, and again when you get back. Just enjoy yourself.

This is exactly what I did for my cruise last year. Enjoy yourself!

aarar

We did Disneyland a month ago and I didn't gain any weight. I ate anything and everything but we also walked a lot. According to my Fitbit we averaged over 20 000 steps a day (we also have 2 young kids so could have easily done much more if it were just my husband and I). Just log all your food as best as you can and enjoy! It's literally one week (or whatever), you can get back on track when you go home.

pyrowill

Do you believe that if you have treats at disney it will unleash a crazy old you that has worked hard to not eat treats? If not, and really you are just concerned that a week of treats will be bad for you then I'd suggest you chill the hell out. One week isn't going to undo 8 months of good hard work. Enjoy yourself, its feakin disney.

sijomial

OP - there is no joy in your post about what should be a fun vacation.
Think you have lost a bit of perspective to be honest. It's great to be driven and have a goal but this seems over the top to me.

" should I start incorporating cheat meals once a week?" - Who are what are you cheating?
"I personally just see no value in those foods" - Why would you eat foods you don't enjoy or value? Or do you feel guilty about eating foods you enjoy?
I don't even understand "those foods". Why are foods you eat when losing weight different to foods at maintenance or foods you eat for pleasure?

Hope this might help you to see there is a different way to enjoy vacations and food....
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1304777-please-don-t-fear-temporary-weight-gain

cebreisch

We went to Disney last year. We paid for "club level" for the hotel. They had in the lobby all day every day fresh fruit and veggies, continental breakfast type stuff, they'd have little something's for lunch and dinner - pork sliders, or chicken satay. Not lots of it - just for hors deuvres (sp?). AND it was free.

Also, if you go to restaurants or any of the places in the park, order a kids meal and split it with someone. I think once we went to some stand that was "in park" - the Friar's nook (I think) - and we ordered 3 kids meals for 2 adults and 2 kids (9 and 6), and it was plenty.

You can always take a snack bag with you into the park with protein bars, peanut butter crackers, etc.

SteveyBrule

Remember you'll probably be burning a lot of calories. I went in December and we logged 11 miles/day!

navygrrl

I say, enjoy your vacation. I know we walked a lot when we went, and I didn't gain when we were there, despite eating all the things and not logging anything (this was pre-MFP).

As for "cheat" meals - I put it in quotes because my philosophy is that there's no such thing as cheating. If I want some cake or ice cream or gummi bears, I plan for it and enjoy it.

qmmanager69

We plan our "cheats" as a family by picking one thing we all love and splitting it. That way you get the satisfaction of the cheat, but only eat a quarter of the treat.

jtarmom

As for "cheat" meals - I put it in quotes because my philosophy is that there's no such thing as cheating. If I want some cake or ice cream or gummi bears, I plan for it and enjoy it.

I agree with this. I do try to eat the things that I know are better choices most of the time. But I wouldn't pass up a Mickey Mouse ice cream sandwich!

gieshagirl

several of the parks have 100% frozen fruit bars! they are great without super guilt! also one had choc. covered bananas! (I go every year in the spring. are you going during spring break?

SJKirk51912

First, I am SO jealous! Disney is our favorite place!

Second, when we went last year we had the regular Dining Plan. We really only ate the 1 quick service and 1 sit-down meal a day and sometimes the snack and that was enough food for us all. We were too busy to eat anymore. And with all the walking you do there I say enjoy all the delicious goodies to the max!

jfubar13

Last time I was there I took a pedometer and was averaging 10miles a day walking. Enjoy the happiest place on earth

MamaFunky

We went last year and walked sooo much we actually lost weight! :laugh: We ate homemade Mickey waffles and bacon every morning in our condo, then I would pack up turkey wraps, slim jims, etc for us to snack on while we were at the parks. For lunch the 4 of us would share a huge Turkey leg, or a couple hot dogs and fries....but to be honest during the day were were so busy going from ride to ride, we didn't want to take the time to sit and eat a huge meal.

What worked for us was having our big meal at dinner. Our favorite thing to do was go to Mexico in Epcot and chow down on a huge plate of nachos and drink cold beer! :laugh: YUM!!

I would't worry about gaining at all...its vacation!! Have fun!! :drinker:

halfpintpeggy

When you visit Disney World you will be doing soooo much walking that you won't have to worry about those extra calories. My guess is that you'll probably be doing some swimming too! Don't stress about it, go & enjoy your vacation.

pinkteenweightloss13

thanks everyone! i plan to enjoy myself and just let loose while making some healthy choices! I'm not gonna be super strict! heck its disney! can't pass up some good disney food! --as for the negative comments, I'm not "pathetic" thank you. I'm just enjoy fitness, its me v.s me. I plan to compete in figure in a few years.. its a passion. Im not worried about temporary weight gain either. I know my body very well!

imju5tme

Eat what you want. Enjoy your vacation! :drinker:

The last time I went to Disneyworld, I probably ate everything that looked like it was edible, but walked so danged much that, after being there for over a week, when I got home and weighed myself, I had lost 5 lbs. If one were to go on a diet, THAT is the diet I would want! :happy:

You will almost surely be using up far more calories than you will be taking in, so just enjoy yourself. :flowerforyou:

ruthejp13

Hopefully your tastes have changed over the past 9 months. Continue to record EVERYTHING but don't worry about what you are eating or if you go over. Take one bite (or sip) and think about it. Is it as good as you thought it would be? Do you just need that little taste or do you want to enjoy more?

As many have said, you walk so much that as long as you don't pig out, you can eat and still lose weight. I've been doing this for over a decade now and consistently maintain or lose weight on vacations. This past week on vacation started with my husband's 50th bday. We ate a piece or two of the birthday cake everyday with ice cream. The only "binging" I did was one day of excess alcohol but that was after 2 hours of kayaking and I stayed close to my calorie goal.

My problem, as many obese or formerly obese people, is that slippery slope. I'm back from vacation and have been eating way over my calorie goals. My cravings are up and I'm having a hard time starting a two-day no carb to get back on track. Part of my normal "diet" includes ice cream just about every day but I need to kick that and all carbs for a couple days to get the cravings back in check after vacation.

bioya40

When I first starting reading your post I looked at the pic you have up and thought to myself "What is this skinny girl worried about, did she have 4 lbs to lose?" Then I read your profile...AMAZING! No matter what you decide to do for Disney make sure that you have FUN!. So what if you don't stick exactly to your plan, you have shown that you have the will power, drive and determination to make great decisions.

You should feel VERY proud of yourself because you are an inspiration to others!

ruthejp13

I just read your bio too. Congrats! You look amazing.

Again, please be aware of the slippery slope. I would suggest spending some time experimenting with foods that you avoid now to see if you can eat them under control. Go out to a restaurant with friends and order something bad and see if you can eat one bite and leave the rest. It's important to know if you have "a problem" with food such as obsession or the opposite similar to an alcoholic.

lovekohl

We're going in September, with the full dining plan. I don't plan on tracking anything and will eat whatever I want. Worst case, I put on a few lbs and will take it back off within a few weeks of returning. Meanwhile I'll enjoy my vacation and all the great food they have to offer.

Don't over think it. Work your plan between now and then, and again when you get back. Just enjoy yourself.

I went this past March and this was my philosophy. Gaining a few lbs short term is worth having a more enjoyable vacation imo. If you've been sticking to your goals thus far, a week shouldn't break your new habits. GL!

jhellwig828

I am leaving for Disney one week from today. I have every intention of enjoying it and not stressing over the food. I will log as best I can while I am there but I am not going to eat what I want, when I want and I will worry about any repercussions when I get back to the real world! Vacation is a time for fun and I don't want to spend it stressing over how many calories are in a Mickey shaped ice cream. I just want to enjoy every minute I get to spend with my family

WeepingAngel81

I love Disney! I am going in January for a few days. I say enjoy your time there and don't over think your diet.

By the way....if you're "pathetic" then I want to be pathetic too! You have a very inspiring story!

Francl27

I was there a week ago. I was still trying to lose then, with 1600 a day... I ended up maintaining. I had whatever I wanted for breakfast every day (waffles, pancakes with chocolate chips, whatever really), ate a healthy lunch 3 out of 5 days (I had a pastry and a German hotdog at Epcott), and dinner was relatively healthy apart from spaghetti and meatballs once and that horrible pizza that get delivered there another (really, don't waste your calories on that). No snacks except Quest bars here and there.

I had no problem whatsoever getting back on track when I came back.

jsmommy1999

We went in March and it really wasn't a problem. I have eaten really clean for a while but I was more worried about there not being any food choices at the restaurants. I just looked at all the menus online before we went. Almost every restaurant has a salad with grilled chicken and honestly the treats are so expensive there that we didn't even buy any for the kids - although I can tell they must be used to us eating like this because I don't think it even occurs to them to ask anymore! I generally lose weight and feel great on vacation because I only eat three times a day (we always eat breakfast at home) walk a lot (instead of working out like a crazy lady) and don't have access to graze out of my pantry! Eating well really is a lifestyle change - you can do it anywhere. You will be fine. I wouldn't give yourself a free pass like Disney is an OK place to binge. Just bring your eating habits with you and you will be great. Have fun!

amberj32

Enjoy your vacation!!! I haven't been to Disney World but my daughter and I have annual passes to Disneyland. We go at least once a month. It can been done. If you have any restrictions, etc. and you are dining at a restaurant the chef will accommodate them. I log all my food when we go since we go so often. You will be walking a lot!! Personally I just watch mine because I am diabetic and have to keep the carbs per meal lower than some. Have a magical time!