Just back, did not gain any weight

[helenk]

And...
the 27 pounds I lost before my trip really made a difference. I was 27 lbs lighter from my trip last December and I really felt the difference. It was easier going through the turnstiles, the lap bars did not fit so tightly and I had no problems with the seat belts in Test Track, Dinosaur and Tower of Tower.
The walking I have done was helpful too. I did not get tired, my legs and my feet did not get sore, what a wonderful experience.
I walked all around at the POR, I even walked from MGM to the Swan and the Dolphin one afternoon. In the parks I was able to keep up a good pace, even in Epcot.
I have to admit that I did cheat on my diet (trying to do low carb) I had a caramel apple from the MK, I went to an Illuminations dessert party and I had a steak sandwich from the Plaza restaurant. But no french fries, and after the steak sandwich no bread. If I ate chicken strips I took off the breading and when I had a burger I did not eat the roll. The food court at the POR had some nice salads and a few nights for a snack I got some celery and carrott sticks there. So all in all I did pretty well, you can not be on vacation without having some goodies.
Now I really am on track to keep on losing, hopefully 50 more pounds by my trip next July.
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I just want to tell everyone not to get discouraged, especially those of us that have a lot of weight to lose. You can still have a good time on vacation, eat a few things that you would not at home and not gain weight. Just the fact that I felt so good on this trip makes it worth while.

 

[nativetxn]

Welcome back, we missed you! Sounds like you did a great job and made wise food choices on your trip. I hope you made some <b>magical</b> memories, too

 

[Fantasia Sam]

Wow well done - I know how hard it is to be on vacation and diet at the same time. I think not gaining any weight after a trip like that just spurs you on more, it's a great motivator.

 

[CarolMN]

Thanks for sharing your experience! And way to go!!!

Even though I'm not planning to "cheat" on my December trip, I do want to eat one or two things that week that I wouldn't even consider here at home. Glad to hear that it can be done without "blowing everything" - you are an inspiration!

 

[perfectmatch300]

Good for you, Helen! I hope I can do as well when we go next week!

 

[webray]

Good for you! Keep up the good work...you did great!

 

[WDWLVR]

You did great! I'm using you as an inspiration to get more weight off before we go down to the world in early December. I feel better already with the loss I have and I can just imagine how much better it will feel to go to WDW without the lbs I had last time. Thanks for sharing!

 

[rasnlms]

Welcome Back

Keep up the great work!