Tips for eating healthy at WDW

Looking forward to my trip next February, but not looking forward to
the extra pounds that seem to stick to me after vacations like this!

We've been trying to pre-plan a bit, to avoid the impulse ordering a
bit and save the splurges for "splurges" instead of week long
overeating.

Here are some thoughts of mine while planning-I would love to hear
about your own experiences in trying to stay relatively healthy at
WDW!

-Most of our lunches we are pre-packing (also to save on $$)
We are packing turkey lunch meat and a loaf of bread for lunches. All
natural peanut butter and lowfat Triscuits for snacks.

-We thought that buffets would be good choices-from glancing at the
online menus, it looks like most buffets offer some sort of grilled
chicken, salads, veggies...

-We figured the enormous amount of walking will offset the desserts we
splurge on!...but also, we plan to split desserts, so we are not over
indulging.

-Question: Do they let you substitute fries that come with a sandwich
for a veggie instead?

-Any other suggestions?

>
> -Question: Do they let you substitute fries that come with a sandwich
> for a veggie instead?
>


Usually they offer grapes

On Oct 14, 7:21 pm, stellablue...m wrote:

> -Most of our lunches we are pre-packing (also to save on $$)
> We are packing turkey lunch meat and a loaf of bread for lunches.


You'll be keeping this refrigerated in the parks how? Gonna go
underground and keep it in the the fridge in the cast break room? Or
do you figure a bit of fermentation in the lockers will add to the
flavor?


> -Any other suggestions?


I believe a lot of the "sensible eating" business is going to go out
the window when the logistics and reality of things hit you. Lugging
around a bunch of stuff is going to become a royal pain. And yes,
you're going to be burning some serious calories at the parks if
you're doing it right.

One of those nuclear power plant smoked turkey legs and a big Coke is
mighty tasty after many miles of hiking around Epcot.

IMO, one of, if not THE best bang/buck deals at WDW is the chicken
salad and chicken wrap at Pecos Bill's in Frontierland. I was there
last year and I seem to recall they were still around $7 - $8 plus a
drink and either is perfect to feed two people at a "just right"
portion size unless they're major gluttons. The only downside is
finding a dadburn table. However, on the up side, if you're lucky
maybe you'll catch the Banjo Bros and Bob.

I always liked the WDW buffets.

Good point about the lunch packing. We were planning to store the deli
meat in our hotel fridge and bring sandwiches in an insulated lunch
bag w/ice pack(there are only 2 of us). We are from the east coast and
havent been to Florida in quite some time. Will an insulated lunch bag
w/ice pack keep a sandwich ok for a few hours? We will be in WDW at
the beginning of February.

Otherwise, maybe we will just pack all natural PB&J. We are really
striving to save $$ on lunches since we can barely afford what we've
planned so far!
I'm sure we will burn alot of calories from walking around, but we
would also like to make healthy choices for the majority of our meals
and split a few splurges in between.

Most of our ADR's are for buffets which I think will be good. I
usually dont get too out of control at buffets and they are good
excuses for me to eat more salad!



On Oct 14, 10:45 pm, Doc <docsavag...m> wrote:
> On Oct 14, 7:21 pm, stellablue...m wrote:
>
> > -Most of our lunches we are pre-packing (also to save on $$)
> > We are packing turkey lunch meat and a loaf of bread for lunches.
>
> You'll be keeping this refrigerated in the parks how? Gonna go
> underground and keep it in the the fridge in the cast break room? Or
> do you figure a bit of fermentation in the lockers will add to the
> flavor?
>
> > -Any other suggestions?
>
> I believe a lot of the "sensible eating" business is going to go out
> the window when the logistics and reality of things hit you. Lugging
> around a bunch of stuff is going to become a royal pain. And yes,
> you're going to be burning some serious calories at the parks if
> you're doing it right.
>
> One of those nuclear power plant smoked turkey legs and a big Coke is
> mighty tasty after many miles of hiking around Epcot.
>
> IMO, one of, if not THE best bang/buck deals at WDW is the chicken
> salad and chicken wrap at Pecos Bill's in Frontierland. I was there
> last year and I seem to recall they were still around $7 - $8 plus a
> drink and either is perfect to feed two people at a "just right"
> portion size unless they're major gluttons. The only downside is
> finding a dadburn table. However, on the up side, if you're lucky
> maybe you'll catch the Banjo Bros and Bob.
>
> I always liked the WDW buffets.

<stellablue432m> wrote

> -Question: Do they let you substitute fries that come with a sandwich
> for a veggie instead?

Fies are a veggie.

Three words...

Va-Ca-Tion...

Live it up. Life is short. Eat dessert first!

Peace

<stellablue432m> wrote in message
news:1192404075.734579.116120@z24g2000prh. o...
> Looking forward to my trip next February, but not looking forward to
> the extra pounds that seem to stick to me after vacations like this!
>
> We've been trying to pre-plan a bit, to avoid the impulse ordering a
> bit and save the splurges for "splurges" instead of week long
> overeating.
>
> Here are some thoughts of mine while planning-I would love to hear
> about your own experiences in trying to stay relatively healthy at
> WDW!
>
> -Most of our lunches we are pre-packing (also to save on $$)
> We are packing turkey lunch meat and a loaf of bread for lunches. All
> natural peanut butter and lowfat Triscuits for snacks.
>
> -We thought that buffets would be good choices-from glancing at the
> online menus, it looks like most buffets offer some sort of grilled
> chicken, salads, veggies...
>
> -We figured the enormous amount of walking will offset the desserts we
> splurge on!...but also, we plan to split desserts, so we are not over
> indulging.
>
> -Question: Do they let you substitute fries that come with a sandwich
> for a veggie instead?
>
> -Any other suggestions?
>

On Oct 14, 11:24 pm, stellablue...m wrote:

> Most of our ADR's are for buffets which I think will be good. I
> usually dont get too out of control at buffets and they are good
> excuses for me to eat more salad!

I think buffets are not the best idea for someone looking to watch
calorie intake. There are just too many tempting options. Isn't it
easier just to not have all that food in front of you, there for the
taking? And, if you're going to concentrate your buffet eating on
salad, isn't that kind of a waste of $$???

If I was looking to eat carefully at WDW (which hasn't come up yet,
thankfully...we do so much walking that I don't stress about the
calorie intake), I'd probably opt for sit-downs, and select carefully
off the menu. Perhaps a soup and salad, or each order an appy or salad
and then split an entrée. Eat your big meal mid-day to save $$. Some
of the healthiest eats can be found at the Tangierine Café (Morocco-
Epcot).

Lee

Most of the sit down restaurants offer salads. I sometimes have just
some sort of vegetable soup and salad. Stay away from the sugars and
carbs and you will find you lose weight. I lost a pound on our 5 day
trip last week. We ate at Whispering Canyon, Prime Time,Flying Fish and
Tutti Italia. I have them substitue vegetables or a salad for potatoes.
If it is a big meal, you could split it. We did that at Flying Fish,
splitting an appetizer, a salad and a entree. Flying Fish is one of the
best restaurants in or outside of Disney.

Eat a big protein filled breakfast and you might be able to skip lunch.
I don't snack while away from home and drink few sodas. Those are the
empty calorie loaded downfalls when trying to eat healthy. Drink lots of
water.

Also you can see lots of very obese people. That may help you realize
what overeating will do to you.

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"Rudeney" <rudeney@mickeypics.com> wrote

> Keep in mind that everyone's idea of "healthy eating" may not be the same.

I know, I saw your pictures :-)