Has anybody lost weight while traveling or studying abroad in Spain?

I lived in Spain (Madrid) for 5 years and I was never so fit and healthy than when I lived there. Have you noticed that a lot of people run? There is always a race and it's such a slower pace of life. I had a Croissant and cafe con leche almost everyday and there are a lot of markets for fresh fruit, veggie and meats. Plus it helps that the biggest meal is lunch so dinner is usually something light which means you're not going to bed on a full stomach. Immerse yourself in the culture and you'll probably lose weight. I rarely saw an overweight Spaniard. You would think with wine,
Croissants, baguettes, olives and cheeses you'll gain but you'll most likely lose.
Plus their grocery store like the Carrefour only has one aisle of frozen food unlike in the US where we have like 4 aisles:) Eat like your host family and you'll most likely lose weight and I'm sure there are plenty of parks for walks.
Have fun. I miss it!

I vacationed in Barcelona for two weeks last fall and should have gained weight but didn't.

We were staying in an Airbnb, so would pick up something from the local market for bfast and lunch, but we went to local places every night for dinner. The locals sat down for dinner after 9:30 p.m., we regularly are three course dinners (cheap if you eat local - away from any tourist places) wine flowed with every meal (some great local wines for like 3 euro a bottle!).

We weren't particularly active. We went on a couple bike tours and walked everywhere, but I live in NYC and am used to walking everywhere.

I figured there was going to be a price to pay for all this eating, but I wasn't going to stress out about it on vacation.

I did not gain 1 lb. Go figure. There's more to weight than CICO is all I can say.

Have a great time Spain is a beautiful country!

I am off to Spain for a month in October this year and from previous experience on vacation, I wont be gaining anything - just way too active to worry about it - even did a cruise last year and didnt gain.

Um, no, but my host mother was dead set on fixing what she wanted and not listening to what my roommate and I preferred. I did not eat pork, but she cooked with pork fat anyway and put chorizo in everything. She also drowned everything in olive oil. Even though I walked for an hour or two every single day, I had about 15 pounds to lose after my semester in Sevilla. That said, they came off after I went back to my typical eating patterns back home in the states.