I lost weight at Disneyworld!

[JudyS]

A few weeks back, I posted here for advice on finding fruits and veggies at Disneyworld. (Useful tips -- thanks!) I was going to Disneyworld for 12 days, and I didn't want to stray from my diet.

Well, I'm back now, and I lost weight while at Disneyworld! I let myself eat more than I usually do (2000 calories instead of 1400), because I was getting so much exercise. (In addition to lots of walking and swimming, I also lifted weights twice.) I was very careful about the *types* of food I ate, letting myself have just a small treat (half of a serving of sugar-free cheesecake, say) each day. I brought in some diet snacks (soybeans, protein bars) to the parks, and mostly bought salads and fruit in the parks.

I was gone for 12 days, and came back 5 pounds lighter than when I went! I think I've just invented a new diet -- the Disneyworld Diet! What a great excuse to go to Disneyworld!

 

[newholidayx2]

Thank you sooo much for letting me know its possible
This Aug will be our first ever two week vacation
Im planning on lots of fruits/salads but also planning on indulging during the 2nd wk - Hey! we're staying 1st time at a Boardwalk resort!
I try to keep myself at 2100 calories/day to maintain

 

[flminivanmama]

i hope to lose weight too! I went through every menu on allears.net and wrote down all the TS and CS that had food I could eat (I am on atkins AND I keep kosher LOL - so basically I was looking for yummy salads for lunch and fish for dinner) and I have planned where we will eat accordingly. For the TS I made PS but for the CS I will just not stress and know that if the family wants to grab something at X I can go to Y since it is close by.... DH is very supportive so I know he will help make sure I get a good lunch

 

[Purrrrfecta]

Thanks for your info.
I am leaving next Tuesday, and I have already decided that I need to make sure I hit the low carb market before I leave. I really have become so used to eating the gluten bread that I do not like other breads. I will also make sure I have my low carb muffins to take with me. I love to have those for breakfast or snack with my tea.
I am jsut worrying about exercising. IO have been skimping off this month because I have been making sure my house in tip top condition before I leave for vacation. It is good to see that you were able to get enough exercise in by just walking around Disney. I think I am going to take my Cathy Smith tape with me though. I am addicted to it, and I will not feel right not working out. I will be gone for two weeks as well - so

I am so happy you were able to lose that weight!! Keep on with the good work, and I am glad that you were able to maintain control over your eating habits.

 

[Jane E.]

Congrats, Judy! Thats great news.

 

[sm4987]

Congratulations Judy. Isn't it so good to know that you can go to Disney, eat and have fun while at Disney. Last summer and this christmas, I've came home 5 pounds lighter each time. I was low-carbing also! Now I'm on the way to Disneyland, so we'll see if the same thing happens (must be all that walking)!