Just got back from my trip to the beach and I feel wonderful!! I took all of my diet foods with me so I'd have healthy things to eat while I was away and did a great job eating out and making healthy choices. Only got dessert once and had one wine spritzer but didn't deprive myself b/c I ate my heart out of fried shrimp on Friday night and it was awesome!! I never thought fried shrimp tasted better but it's probably more from the fact I haven't eaten fried foods since WW.....not that they were particularly that great.
My mom picked on me b/c I drug my scale to the beach and weighed myself on Thursday morning. I lost a 1/2 pound this past week!! Yeah!! I was super excited b/c after being sick with the stomach virus I had already been forwarned that I might gain the weight that I had lost from the virus back plus I was going on vacations. Thanks to all who wished me luck b/c it worked! Actually to be quite honest it probably had more to do with my attitude than actual luck. I tried to focus on activities on this trip rather than food.
Every other time I've been on a trip I have focused on drinks, deserts, eating out, etc..... but this time I took bike rides to the beach, walked along the water, and did more exercise than normal. I also looked up fresh seafood recipes and cooked inside our condo rather than getting my family to eat out all week long. I actually had more fun, felt more relaxed, and felt better at the end of the week from staying inside the condo at night instead of going here and there.....and saving extra money also helped. I kept telling myself....this saved money will come in handy this coming week when I start decorating my new home.
I took more pics of myself in my pink bathing suit...the same one I am wearing from March and I was very pleased with the results so I'll put my pics up later in the week after I get everything together from the move.
I hope everyone had a fabulous Memorial Day week.....can't wait to read how things went for everyone who took trips.
Happy Summertime!!
Posted By: Greeneyedgrl77
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06/05/2006 12:15
Welcome Back!
Sounds like you and the family had an awesome time at the beach! and you made excellent choices all week long! What an accomplishment- especially while on vacation, when people tend to throw caution to the wind and just wing it!
Thanks for welcoming me to WW! I have done the program in the past, but never stuck it out the whole way. Since I have already lost 30+ pounds on JC, I am convinced that I will be able to do it right and get the results that I crave. Thank you so much for the great breakfast ideas! I will try them all!! I was going to start Core this week, but since I have some JC foods that I have to finish up, I am gonna do Flex instead.
Can't wait to see the pics!! Have a great week! Welcome home!
I never manage to do well and lose weight on vacation. I think the only reason I didn't gain weight this last week was because of excessive stress from my family and starting the Core plan. But the last day, I ended up eating macaroni salad - ew! all that mayo - which I dont even like!
I'm glad you're joining the challenge, but your "wake up call" pic already looks fantastic. I read / hear this a lot, especially since we started the bikini challenge, but I really do think that we are our own worst critics. But welcome back! We've missed you!
I just wanted to thank you for your kind words. I never thought this website would mean so much to me, but with great people like yourself, it continues to be an amazing journey. I know that your Dad's words cut you, but don't let it deter you. You owe yourself this. You are doing this for YOU! This is about your quality of life (these are things I tell myself when someone I love can't give me the support I need) Sometimes, unfortunately, you have to be your only cheerleader...but as long as you're on this site, you will receive nothing but love and praises for your success. Speaking of which......
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 21.5 LBS LOST!!!! YOU ROCK!
It looks like you are still in control even with all of the side events you have going on. That is so hard! You should be so proud of your losses so far. Keep up the great wirk.
Sounds like you had an amazing week away. Way to still lose while on vacation. I admire your ability to keep a good diet mindset while being away, maintaining your accountability, and finding new ways to enjoy getting away while staying on plan by focussing on the activities not the food and drink.
