How in the heck do I survive Disney World

I am out of town for business and I changed my plan to "maintain" to allow me a lot of leeway on the food. Last month I went to Disneyland (not world, sorry) and they had some really good healthy options to eat. Soooo, I wouldn't worry so much about it.

Enjoy your vacation, allow yourself to eat a bit over your "norm" and when you come back you will be refreshed and ready to kick it up a notch! Good luck and HAVE FUN!!!

Hello! I think in the face of adversity is when you have the greatest opportunity to shine. You say you "do what you want" while on vacation and "usually take a break from workout sessions" on vacation. But is being focused on health something you used to do either? I think this trip to Disney World is a great opportunity to show yourself how far you've come and to prove to yourself you can stay on track anywhere in the world. With that said, no need to obsess and get crazy with your phone at every meal - you know you shouldn't pick the fetucchini alfredo or the meat with cream sauce over it - just make wise decisions and log them all at night. You'll likely be walking alot during your trip too, so be sure to log that! If there's a gym in your hotel, perhaps you could wake up before your family and hit the gym to start your day.

In my opinion, you should enjoy your vacation but also not lose sight of the change you're trying to make with your health. If there's a delicious dessert at a restaurant you want to try, split it with your family and have a few bites, but don't have the entire thing yourself! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!

You actually might be surprised with all the walking you will be doing that everything might balance itself out. Have a great time and make healthy (but don't deprive yourself) choices. Also consider for asking for half orders or sharing your meal, I did that last time and didn't feel like I was missing out.

You will be walking probably 6 hours a day even at a slow pace thats a lot! Watch your portions and what you eat, a little bit don't obssess over it, but just think about it. Change your goals to maintaining for the week so that will give you more calories. Drink lots of water!!! Last but not least have tons of fun!!!

Eat in moderation and make as good of a choice as possible. And don't stress - it's your vacation.

I just did it in June. I had oatmeal for breakfast with the applesauce (nothing in that but apple and water, no sugar nothing.)mixed in it and then drank lots of water. When the family had ice cream I had a diet coke for the sweet taste. There are salads available for lunch in the parks or there are grilled chicken burgers. 180 cals for the bread and about the same for the chicken, fries are 360 ish for a portion. We walked such alot and went to the park at about 1pm and stayed til 1 am then spent the mornings in the pool. Even walking round with the kids in water is a bit of a work out.
In a week I lost 2lb. I was determined not to undo my good work so far. Nothing would have tasted good enough to compensate for the disappointment of gaining lots.
You can do it.
You can do it
You wont be ruining your familys vacation if they are supporting you.
I normally work out 3 to 4 times a week for an hour and I did nothing whilst there
GOOD LUCK

Explain to your family ahead of time that you'll still be keeping track, but you'll still be eating with them, you just want to keep up the habit and not fall to far off. Preparing them in advance will go far. Keep thanking them for understanding throughout your trip, "Thanks again for understanding about me logging my food, it means alot to me". Eat the meals, but if it's unhealthy, by all means don't finish it. Bring a big supply of healthy snacks along: Nuts, dried fruit, granola bars, vitamins, etc. You can do it. I know that all that food is tasty, I used to overboard too, but remember that feeling after you've eaten ALLLLL of those tasty treats. Not a good feeling, that one of regret, digestive discomfort, and bloating.

I just went to Disney last week! We ate in the parks for lunch and dinner so I feel your pain.. We walked around for literally 10-12 hours the 2 days we were there so I counted it as 8 hours of leisurely walking a day... and it was HOT so we sweated ALL DAY so you probably will too. I didn't feel like I needed to work out bc I was walking so much and sweating. Even when we were waiting on line, we were still walking/standing and moving around and sweating.

As for food, well.. they have SOME healthy choices. I think a lot of the places have fruits and stuff as options instead of fries on the side. In particular, I had a grilled chicken sandwich in Tomorrowland and I could have apple slices or fries.. .of course I chose apple slices! And I stuck with water ALL day. Just keep your portions in check and don't overdue it with the junk.

For dinner, we went to the smorgasboard in Germany (in Epcot).. I was SO worried but just made myself 1 plate with tiny portions of everything I wanted and I couldn't even finish my plate! I had a little dessert there but ate an apple and watermelon too to make up for it.

I always weigh in on Fridays but since last week I was there, I skipped it.. When I weighed in today, I lost a pound and a half! You should be fine and just maintain as long as you watch your portions, stay active (walking, swimming, etc) and just making healthy choices.

PS. They have frozen bananas in some of the parks - delicious, dipped in chocolate w nuts. 205 calories a pop! I was thrilled haha

HAVE FUN!

I've shared this tip on several occasions but it may work........

Buy some cheap, colored bangle bracelets. I have black, gold and silver. In the morning, I put 5 (you can determine how many), of each color on my right wrist. Black is for water, gold is for fruit and silver is for veggies. As I have a serving of each, I move the appropriate bangle from my right wrist to my left. At Disney, you may not be keeping a food journal and may lose track, but the bracelets may help you as they do for me, in keeping focused so that I know if all the bracelets are on my left wrist at the end of the day, I know I've done well.

Have a great time!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think that sounds like a pretty good plan - also, I'd add that you'll reply to this post and let us know how you did! That may motivate you to follow the plan you set up

You've gotten some great advice. All that I can add is... I AM SO INSANELY JEALOUS. Disney world is the best place in the world.

Enjoy your vacation and get back on the wagon when you get back.

I feel you I went to Disney myself 2 weeks ago and didnt want to ruin the trip for others either with me being all picky with foods and I decided to just have a good time and worry about my weight when I got home, some would call it a bad desicion but I had a great trip, gained 10lbs and then had to work my butt off over the next 10 days and took that 10 right back off. I am sure this wouldnt work for everyone but I am happy to have had a great trip and still got that weight back off....happy vacation to you!!!!

Yep...that's what I did too. For many, Disney is a once in a lifetime - ENJOY and don't stress...just be smart.

If it were me I would eat what I wanted for vacation.