380lbs 5'6 Disneyland or Disney Cruise?

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Hey all!

I really struggle with an eating disorder, but due to a recent travel for a family function, I'm realizing I can still travel, and maybe doing what I want in life instead of waiting until I lose all this weight to live life, might be a good idea. Might even help motivate me to live life instead of eat because I'm bored.

I'm currently trying to decide between a solo birthday trip to Disneyland or a Disney cruise. I'm leaning a bit more towards a cruise because of walking and it's all inclusive---might be cheaper.

I carry most of my weight in my hips, and butt. I can move pretty well for my weight, but do struggle getting up and down.

Regardless I plan on walking before this trip.

 

[theMoreDisneytheBetter]

Hey all!

I really struggle with an eating disorder, but due to a recent travel for a family function, I'm realizing I can still travel, and maybe doing what I want in life instead of waiting until I lose all this weight to live life, might be a good idea. Might even help motivate me to live life instead of eat because I'm bored.

I'm currently trying to decide between a solo birthday trip to Disneyland or a Disney cruise. I'm leaning a bit more towards a cruise because of walking and it's all inclusive---might be cheaper.

I carry most of my weight in my hips, and butt. I can move pretty well for my weight, but do struggle getting up and down.

Regardless I plan on walking before this trip.

I am so sorry you are struggling.

Ironically we were talking about cruises at work today. The main takeaway from that discussion is that it is all about eating. I know that isn’t true, but food is a big part of the experience. Contrast this with a parks trip where you will be walking for miles each day and rides/experiences are more important than food.

If it were up to me I would use a parks trip as motivation to exercise/get into shape. Ie I know I need to be able to walk 10 miles/day. Currently I can walk 1. So I need to build up to that by going on daily walks.

For a cruise the motivation might be that you want to look good in a bathing suit. However, that is a lot harder to control and easier to get down on yourself about.

Focus on your physical health first, and the rest should improve from there.

 

[lanejudy]

I'm also thinking of the food aspect on the cruise. "All inclusive" often leads to over-indulging just because the food is there and readily available and the mentality of "I already paid for it so I might as well eat it."

Will the cost of paying for food help deter the extra snacking? If so, I'd recommend the parks visit, and don't leave a credit card on your account for charging. Maybe put a set $$$ on a gift card and use that for your food -- or budget that by day and have 1 gift card for each day. That might force you to pay more attention to what you are eating and decide to skip a boredom-induced snack.

But I agree -- you need to get out and enjoy life without waiting for "someday."

 

[theMoreDisneytheBetter]

Ohhhh - another idea - only pay for food with cash??? That might also help to cut down on unnecessary in park snacking, and also keep you within a budget.