Going to Disney world in two weeks-how to stay on track!

The same way you would at home. The good news, you'll be doing alot of walking. If you have been " really focused on logging and eating healthy" I don't see why those skills wouldn't carry over into vacation. Sure, maybe go a little over, but keep it within reasonable limits and you'll be fine.

With all that walking, you're going to be hungry. Eat! Continue to log, if you can. If not, just pay attention to your portions and maybe skip the funnel cake, lol. Otherwise, just have fun. It's an experience. Enjoy it!

I'll be there too... For 2 weeks early november... If you do enough walking there (and it's possible, such as walking Around all of epcot/countries, then out the back gate of epcot (near england) along pathway past Boardwalk hotel (possibly doing a lap or two around the lake) to Hollywood studios (yes, you can walk there from epcot, it's not that far) then walk around Hollywood studios then walk back and keep going.... I've done as much as 20,000-30,000 steps in a day on a disney trip.. Move enough and any reasonable eating won't affect your gain...

In february i lost a little weight in disney, and in July (whole family trip) i actually maintained or slightly lost weight (and we did the dining plan for 2 weeks then, which includes deserts with every meal).

-Rob

I think 2 years ago (not last year) they gave out craisins over there every day during food and wine (near a cranberry bog that the craisins makers sponsored, i believe). Back then i actually hated the craisins when i tried them, but i was very much not in diet mode at the time, where i am now maybe i can make myself like them if i remind myself they're healthy (or supposed to be?).

-Rob

scolaris - at disney parks, my understanding is any place with a soda machine will give you a free cup of ice water if you ask for it.... That's what i usually drink there, it's economical not just financially but in terms of calorie budget

And I will try the Mio too! Great tip!

Very easy honestly. Take a refillable water bottle with you, there are fountains everywhere. For the food, most places have a healthy option. If you go for a salad, ask for the dressing on the side.

And indulge at Epcott IMO.

Of course I haven't been during a food festival, so that could be more difficult. But whatever you do, bring GOOD shoes.

Not too sure what you expect to actually do there with a 1yo though.

You'll be surprised at the steps. Previously, I've only gotten 30k hiking, but just the other day I got 30k sightseeing!

We are big Disney fanatics too. City hall at Disneyland had nutritional info, disneyworld should be the same. Clock your walking, like a previous person said you will walk no less than 10 miles. Disney restaurants are not unlike any other restaurant. We usually split plates since you can't do anything with left overs anyway. They will always do substitutions for you as well to make it lower cal. Last time we went (don't bash me please) I had slim fast for breakfast. We've gone so many times this is what I found worked for me because I could grab it and drink it on the way. You know getting kids ready for Disneyland for the day is quite busy. Also you know they allow you to bring in your own snacks, so just bring healthy snacks. Last time we went we indulged a bit and I still lost weight. Have fun!

I just got back from Orlando. We went to Universal Studios though as we'd gone to Disney back in March. According to my Fitbit, I walked over 13 miles, 30500k steps, and burned back 2000 calories. I just enjoyed myself and ate what I wanted. I logged everything, including the 1080 calorie cinnabon pecanbon I had LOL. I still ended up in a deficit by nights end and I didn't hold back on the junk and alcohol. It was amusing. I imagine our 16 hour day at the Magic Kingdom back in March couldn't have been much different step wise, but I wasn't paying attention to my weight then.

That being said, as a Floridian who goes to both parks A LOT, you can bring your own food into Disney. In March we packed lunches and snacks as I refuse to pay their food prices for mediocre food, save for things like the mickey head ice cream as that's just tradition in my family. It was incredibly convenient, especially with small kids. If you don't want to go that route, almost all the restaurant places in the park have healthy alternatives and I believe you can find nutrition information on the website. I stay with family, so I can't really offer any opinions on onsite hotels and their restaurants. I also do not eat breakfast so I can't comment on the options there.

I second indulging at Epcot (It's my personal favorite). The World Showcase has excellent places to eat. I do think the walking will mitigate some of the damage from over indulgence if you do that. I didn't gain anything on my trip weekend before last or the one in March. Of course everyone is different, so don't take my experience as one size fits all.

Weather is super nice right now in my neck of Florida. This is always my favorite time to visit Orlando as the summer crowds have left and it's not super hot (still hot though LOL). I hope you guys have a great time!

Work on eating in moderation. If you feel full, don't eat. I know that seems like common sense, but I can tell you from experience that it's very easy to just eat a little more or try some new food you want to even if you are full! *coughStateFaircough* But I wouldn't spend time worrying about it. Chances are, you'll be walking around enough to burn off any excess you eat, and as long as you come home and haven't gained, you'll be ahead of the game. So you don't have to stress out over food and you can enjoy your vacation!

I'm going in a week and I plan on bringing my own food in. I hope all my steps will let me have a little treat while I'm there.

Disney will let you bring a cooler in, but not a cooler with wheels. I have seen people with wheeled ones, but when we tried, they wouldn't let us do it.

The water parks do NOT allow any glass. Not Disney's or Wet n Wild or Aquatica. I've seen people fight with water park staff and none of them budge on that. I don't know about Disney's regular parks and glass. Never tried that.

Sea World won't let you bring food in. None. They see a candy bar in your purse, they may make you throw it out. If you want to take food in there, you better hide it on your person!