tori.bh3
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I agree with what goofyforfrez pointed out. I'm not on weight watchers but years ago lost about 30 pounds and have been able to keep the majority of it off for 10 years, allowing for an aging body (I'm 59) and a slower metabolism. I've been to WDW a number of times since the weight loss and with a little portion control and will power, it can be done. A word of caution about the vegetables, make sure there is no sauce on them and they have not been cooked in butter/oil. Also watch those salad dressings, might as well eat a good dose of french fries with the oil and calories some of them contain. I work out at least 3 times a week at home and while I no longer go to the gym at WDW, I do continue to do something while there. I get up bright and early every morning and walk/jog (blew out my knees so jogging doesn't happen often now) for at least 1/2 hour while there. It's a great opportunity to see the resorts with not many people around and gives me time for just me. I usually also find a nice peaceful out of the way place afterwards and do about 10 minutes of yoga, those stretches help a lot. I'm not a huge snacker between meals but I do eat about every 3 or 4 hours just not junk food type things. Every single park has fruit offerings and hummus. I do enjoy a refreshing adult beverage but stay away from sweet ones, for two reasons - they are packed with sugar and I tend to drink them like they are just a sweet drink meaning too fast. I'm a wine gal so the wine tastings at Epcot are perfect for me, small pours. I tend to eat a kids meal for breakfast and lunch most days. The protein for breakfast is the best way to start the day and the portion sizes are just perfect. Most of the time I get a fruit instead of dessert and save that for later in the day since I'm usually full from the meal. I never drink soft drinks even at home it's water, coffee (black) or a glass of wine every once in awhile for me so I don't drink them on vacation either. I don't do buffets either, it's too easy to keep going back and they kind of skeeve me out. I do splurge while there, just not a lot. Thankfully, I'm not a cupcake lover so those don't tempt me, I'm not a big buttered popcorn eater so again not tempted. My down fall is ice cream and cheese, I'm addicted to the stuff. I have a no sugar added cone every night at home but allow myself on single dip cone from France every time I'm at WDW. I'll usually get a cheese plate at TS restaurants then a salad for supper instead of an entre, that normally is more than enough for me. (of course even the appetizer cobb salad at Brown Derby is huge and full of naughty stuff like blue cheese but again, that's a splurge since I'd never eat that at home). There are plenty of healthy choices there if you are just mindful and read the menus. Enjoy.
Thank you for taking the time to compose such a thoughtful reply. I so appreciate it! Those are great tips about the vegetables - completely didn't think about them being cooked in oil or butter. I am not much of a salad person myself so this tends to be a help and a downfall of mine. I am a big walker so I think I will follow your advice about walking the resorts in the am. We are staying at POR so lots to see and there is a big difference in speed for me when I am mindfully walking for a purpose versus meandering around the parks.
Great tips!