I've been low-carbing since August 2002... LOVE it. Down 30 pounds, and feel great... much happier, less moody, and feel all over better. My best tip? Don't get to know Mr. Stover on a first-name basis!
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Some people are OK with splurging on a high carb meal, and some people feel like they're hung over for a few days afterwards... sick to their stomach, headaches, the whole nine yards.
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I think low-carbing at restaurants is easy, too... I LOVE steak... that's generally what I'll order anyway. Add a salad, and maybe some steamed veggies... perfect low-carb meal.
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As far as low-carbing at Disney... it's EASY, if you want to.
I'll give you my run-down, for what it's worth:
You can eat almost anywhere on the property. Most restaurants (even the walk-up counters) have salads, and of course, the old stand-bys of hamburgers minus the bun. You CAN order just a burger, no fries, no carrots. You just have to be sure to ask for it.
Here's a quick rundown by park of good things/places to eat:
Magic Kingdom:
Columbia Harbor House - garden galley salad
Cosmic Ray's - chicken, chicken caesar salad, grilled chicken sandwiches
Diamond Horseshoe Review - salads
Pecos Bill's - Kit Carson Chicken Salad (freshly tossed grilled chicken, jicama slaw, lettuce, vegetables and cheese in a lime vinaigrette)
Lunching Pad - grilled turkey legs
Plaza Restaurant - sandwiches (ditch the bun) including turkey, cheesesteak & hamburgers, chicken & strawberry salad, sugar-free milkshakes
I think the Ice Cream shop next to the Plaza restaurant has sugar-free ice cream, as well)
Frontierland - one of the carts along the river has turkey legs as well
Epcot
Future World
Coral Reef Restaurant - good selection of seafood
Electric Umbrella - grilled chicken, chicken caesar salad
Fountainview Cafe - sugar-free cheesecake - this is WONDERFUL!
The Land - chicken caesar salad, land salad, chicken & ribs, sugar-free ice cream
World Showcase
Germany - the Biergarten is full of sausages, pork, sauerkraut, salad bar, cheeses, and is an all-you-can eat buffet. Also, for a counter meal, eat at Sommerfest - brats & sauerkraut, or a smoked ham sandwich (ditch the bread) to die for!
American Adventure - Liberty Inn - grilled chicken, chicken caesar salad, side garden salad, sugar-free ice cream. I think there's a cart out front with turkey legs here, too.
Norway - Restaurant Akershus - another all-you-can eat buffet, with a variety of hot and cold meats, salads, veggies.
United Kingdom - check out the Rose and Crown for lunch
Japan - Teppanyaki Grill - DELICIOUS! It's a grill-your-food-at-the-table place... they've got steak, chicken, shrimp and fresh veggies. Get the green tea, and skip the rice. Wonderful food & fun!
MGM Studios
50's Prime Time Cafe - chicken caesar salad, grilled shrimp salad, pan-seared salmon
Back Lot Express - chicken caesar salad, burgers
Brown Derby - COBB SALAD!
Mama Melrose's - a portabello appetizer that's delish!, caesar salad mediterranean, grilled rib-eye, pork marsala (yummy!)... just ask them not to bring the bread to the table!
Toluca Legs Turkey Co. - hmmmm... can't remember what they have
Toy Story Pizza Planet - tossed salad, toy story salad
Sci-Fi Dine In - my top pick in the park... get the salmon with green beans - YUM YUM YUM!
Hollywood Scoops - sugar-free ice cream that is soooooo good!
Animal Kingdom
Flame Tree Barbecue - smoked 1/2 chicken, 1/2 slab ribs, salad
Pizzafari - grilled chicken caesar salad
Rainforest Cafe - their version of the Cobb salad is terrific!
Restaurantosaurus - grilled chicken salad
Tusker House
Hope that helps some. With all the walking, if you can avoid the temptations for the most part, you should be able to maintain, if not lose, while you're there. Just stay away from the pastry shops in Epcot! I think I'll indulge in some of the wonderful fish in England (no chips, though) on this trip... I'll just have to walk around the world twice!
If you do have a sweet attack, the sugar-free cheesecake in Epcot is WONDERFUL... no crust, and a couple berries on top. Yummy! And the sugar-free ice cream is soooo sweet (though I'm pretty sure it's got carbs... I think it's fat-free too, but hey, it's a vacation, right?) and good on a hot day!