Ok I thought I'd jump in here. As a fat(obese) guy 5'8 hovering sometimes around 400lbs or more. I wear 5x shirts size 60 pants to give you an idea. I do most of my own walking. As long as I got a good pair of shoes (usually crocs) and I take rests then I don't mind walking. But the Heat is a big factor in how much I enjoy. But with most people that's the case.
I been overweight for many many years since they removed my adnoids when I was a kid, since then i've had a heck of a time trying to be thin. Yeah I lost some weight over the years, but also gained it all back plus more too.
I'll be the first to stand up and say "I HATE IT" I've not been able to find a date or for that matter been on a date in years, be on any health insurance, or enjoy many attractions at Disney or do many things normal folks enjoy. I've never been on Splash Mtn, test track, Tot, etc. Even the WDWRR is kinda tight on the knees, and I love Trains. Also its been years since I was in Epcot, and i've never been to DHS, or AK. MK is the only park we visit and Love to spend time at.
Reason being because I don't want my big butt to get stuck in a ride and ruin it for any family as I try squeezing into or out of a ride. I don't want to be laughed at, stared at, or comments made with in an ear shot. It's out of respect to others that I choose NOT to ride so I do not ruin it for other familys who may be visiting for the first time. I still ride many others IASW,HM (one of my favorites)TTA, POTC, etc.
I'm not choosing sides on this matter because there are many i've seen who do abuse the system, but that's with any system out there, there is some one who will find a way around it weather it as to do with money or other matter. Just the evil world we live in.
My weight problem is my cross to bear so far in life, and i'm also doing my best to take care of my 84 year old grandmother, since she raised me growing up it's only fair it's my duty to take care of here, and that in itself can be challenging in it's self. I'll admit it i've shed many tears over being overweight, but for some reason it does not come off quickly enough no matter how much I try. Also being in NE Ohio and the darn bitter cold and snowy days makes it hard to go for long walks. I love the outdoors but not in winter,lol.
Alot of the reason people fail to loose weight I belive can be summed up in one word " STRESS " of course that can be debateable or argured as a excuse, but there been alot of study done on it, but we'll that subjuct for the debates else where.
I'm not sure why many of us are overweight, could be from gentics, the chemicals they use to enhance/preserve foods, poor choices, the list can go on. But the fact is were all fans of Disney, lets be like CM's and make it magical to our fellow Disney guests and show true Disney magic where ever we can. God Bless