FortWildernessLoopy

My dad had to have the surgery due to underlying medical issues and had severe complications (he almost died and was in ICU for a week and NICU for another).  I decided i didn't care that my whole family is fluffy, I wasn't going to put myself in the position where the surgery was my only option. I had a few tumors and had to have a few surgeries making walking (especially around the World) virtually impossible.  I started with baby steps; walking the 1/4 mile to the mailbox instead of driving, riding our bikes on the beach, etc. and now we'll be walking in our first 5K in September.  It's not coming off fast really, I only changed my lifestyle in late March, but it's coming off and I should hit my ideal weight fall of next year.  I actually never disliked "good" food, I was just too lazy to cook.  I do love my trips to the world and we bring our own food for the most part (popcorn, sandwiches, water, etc.) but we do like to indulge eating out.  I just don't want to lose momentum or fool myself into thinking a week won't count.  It will for me so even though 'll be burning more walking, I don't want a 2000 calorie meal no matter how good it tastes, lol (BTW, if you spot me throwing holy water on Karamel Kuche while chanting and throwing up finger crosses, you'll understand :pope: )

Good for you!!!  Congrats!  I've made major changes in my life and my choices.  I had bariatric surgery, making my stomach smaller and I eat very small meals now.  I always share a meal now and have had no problems at WDW.  

Way to go! I have lost 150lbs and it was just making up my mind to change my eating habits and lifestyle. I now run every other day sometimes every day. Road bike a lot and just try to be more active. I used my fitness pal in the beginning. Lots of water and no soft drinks. It's as much mental as physical when losing weight. Set small realistic goals and meet them and then set another. I had a close call with what I thought was a heart attack and it made me get busy. 3 kids need me around for a while, I hope! Keep up the good work, keep us updated!

Congratulations on your weight loss!
 
We've split entrees many times - even at some of the "Signature" restaurants. 
 
Portions at most WDW restaurants are hefty and we also enjoy trying different things, and don't want to feel stuffed when we're done. We'll often get one appetizer and one entree to split.  At the table service restaurants they've even split the entree for us and brought us each a plate.
 
At Narcoosees last fall we split a salad, app and entree. They split them all and brought us each our own plate and each portion was still PLENTY...
 

 

 

There are various websites out there dedicated to "Eating out at WDW for _______ ", where you fill in the blank depending on your dietary needs.  For instance, vegan, low carb, Paleo, whatever.  Or if you simply are cutting calories and want to reduce the amount of fat, refined carbs, etc....you can research ahead of time and also speak to the restaurant when you arrive.  You do have the option in sit downs of splitting meals.  We do that often.  If you go to a buffet, you can speak to them when you arrive and they will have a chef guide you through the buffet options, or even prepare additional items for you if they can.  Disney is wonderful for people who for whatever reason are not on the SAD (Standard American Diet).  

Congratulations on the weight loss!  We too often share an entree and one nice thing about most of the buffets...is they have salad, fruit, chicken (I pull the skin off) and other healthy items offered. Key is to stay hydrated while at the parks, as that will really help.
 
Continued luck as you work towards your goal.  Good health really is everything...

Good for you FWLoopy, keep it up.
It concerns me that many of my friends are quite a bit overweight and that it will have a negative effect on the quality and length of their lives.
Eating just for pleasure is out of control.

Katsura Grill in Epcot at Japan had great steamed veggies when we were there in May. It is sometimes hard to get a well balanced meal on vacation. I get it with a side of steamed rice but that might not work for some. My diet is low fat so I don't tend to watch carbs as closely.

First, congratulations on your weight loss!
 
I don't know how you're dieting.  I've been a low carber for 12 years.  When I eat out at WDW I've found most all restaurants are willing to make changes for me -- like substitutions for poatoes or rice, berries for dessert, etc.
 
And yes, we often split entrees.

Congratulations! If you find yourself needing some encouragement or want to give other fiends some motivation, there is a Facebook group we have started. Friend me on Facebook (Yvonne Koubek) if you wish and I will add you to the group.

Congrats! That is very impressive!

First of all.... You are awesome!!! Congrats!!! You are an inspiration.
And yes, lots of people share so don't worry about that.

We usually order a bowl of soup and one entree and spit both. We never order drinks or dessert and have never had a problem. A lot of times they bring it split already on two plates.

^THIS^
 
And it runs in the family.  This is my sister's profile pic on Facebook...
 

We NEVER trash talk the Cumberbatch....or Captain Mal for that matter :-X

Sherlock Holmes/Khan is not fake.

Ooh... I would like that very much!!

Great trip report!

That was an awesome trip report!
 
May I suggest until you get your teardrop built, get a large roll of 6 mil plastic, cut a sheet for a groundcloth under your tent, then another sheet to go INSIDE your tent. It sounds like you flooded from the bottom.
 
Also, unless you are already on those sites, there are two GREAT teardrop sites.
 
Teardrops and Tiny Travel Trailers - lots of advice on building and teardrops.net - some building, but mostly group teardrop camping trips.
 
I really wanted to build my own teardrop, but decided I just couldn't, and ended up with a T@B clamshell :) Plus, we also found out, my DH could not physically get in and out of a regular teardrop.

Great TR.  Thanks for sharing!

Great TR and I'm glad you didn't run in to any Fort Wilderness coyotes. :)

Thanks for taking the time to share this report with us.

May be an old trip report to you, but it is new to us.

I would not have been happy returning to a wet bed that late.  
 
There is a man in our church with one of those rollators.  I never knew to call it that!  

That's a lot of rain! Yikes! I would have thrown in the towel (well maybe not since you only had one?) but yikes.