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12 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

I had one on day 1 on Wonder (needed to try it early to see if I wanted to keep ordering them). I don’t see any reason why it wouldn’t be available the entire cruise.

 

I gave the little bucket to my 9-year-old niece who was with us (after cleaning it of course).

Was the drink good? I saw one on YouTube this evening but they didn't really say how it tasted.

10 hours ago, jsn55 said:

That's another point ... if you've maintained your own large pool, you know how delicate the chemical balance needs to be.  You wouldn't get me into a public pool or hot tub for any reason whatsoever.  I mean, they take BABIES in there, ugh.

Yes we have our own pool and I agree. There are so many other things we would rather do on the ship! That's why we love cruising - there is something for everyone!

I did see that it was dated 8-21-23, but I didn't say anything about it because I figured it was just a typo. 🫠

I have definitely had ridiculous snacking urges, specifically for salty/crunchy snacks, the past few days! So far, I'm doing ok on weight though. My WW weigh-in day is Mondays, so I'll see how I'm doing tomorrow. Monday and Thursday weigh ins are a good balance for me...I'm not one that can just weigh weekly because I tend to go into "denial" mode LOL. I weigh daily but only record those 2 days. I've also been recording any inches (or fractions of!) lost every 2-3 weeks. I read somewhere that it's good to do that because sometimes we lose inches even if we don't lose pounds. I have found it to be true for me.

I spent yesterday doing laundry and started my packing process, and we watched football today (go Colts!), then hosted our Small Group meeting this evening. Busy but fun weekend!

Terri

I do pack one tankini and swim skirt and a coverup, just in case. It's not unusual for me to never wear it though. We don't do the ship pools and very rarely the hot tubs - way too many people and I've heard way too many stories! 🙃 I do tend to wear swimwear if we are doing a private island beach day. We usually end up spending most of our time in beach chairs, preferably with some shade, relaxing and enjoying the ocean views. But I do enjoy walking out (knee high maximum!) in the water too!

Thank you for the encouragement and very thought-provoking words. 

I do have 3 weeks until our vacation/cruise! Suitcase is pulled out and ready to begin the process.

My progress toward losing the "final five" (pounds) before our cruise has not been great, unfortunately. I am actually at my goal weight, but really would like to have that 5 lb buffer before we leave for our trip. Not gaining weight once I've reached my goal weight is something I've never been able to achieve. But this time can be different, right?!

I lost .2 pounds this week - so basically stayed the same. Which I'll gladly take! LOL

Now I'm focused on the question you asked, Belle - in 3 months (Christmas), what will I weigh?!

We can do this!!!

Terri

21 hours ago, cruiselvr04 said:

No more tutti salad sadly.  But you can go to Park Cafe on Radiance class and oasis class and get a nice choose your topping salad.  

Good to know - I will definitely be looking for that salad!

1 minute ago, parrotfeathers said:

I did that for hubby the other night and when I took him his supper he said "why did you chop the lettuce up in little bits?"  Oh well.

Haha - did you tell him to close his eyes and pretend he is on the ship enjoying a Tutti Salad?!

23 hours ago, MichiganMan4 said:

You can get a "Day Use Room" at the MCO Hyatt Regency.  It's a hotel room / pool access from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.  The price is about $200 and allows for use by up to 4 people.

Our post-cruise flight out of MCO is always 4:something too. The Day Use Room was a great option for me - we were able to shower (in a regular size bathroom LOL), tidy up our packing, and take a short nap. It was worth it to me. DH, on the other hand, prefers to sit hours ahead of time, luggage in hand until we can check it, and then sit a few more hours until boarding. 🙃

The Tutti Salad! I believe I recently read that it is no longer available...but hopefully it has been reinstated. 

Welcome back, Belle!

I definitely ate my share of camp food this weekend, but did make effort to be mindful while fixing my plate. I'm back on track today so hopefully by Thursday there won't be a gain! End of summer also means end of fresh tomato season, which is my go-to daily lunch along with some cottage cheese or chicken breast. So I will have to find a substitute for the fresh tomatoes...my friend kept me in good supply all summer! I enjoy fall weather, winter not so much. LOL But since I don't work daily/full time anymore, it's not as big of a deal. I'd like to figure out an indoor place to continue walking though.

Haha I agree with getting down on the floor and then back up again does get more difficult! I like my little robot vacuum 😁

Have a great week!

Terri

FWIW, the bar code "trick" did work for our guaranty cabin assignment for our 10/15/23 sailing. I scanned the bar code after I checked in on 8/31 and behind the dash were 4 digits. On 9/15, I got an email and the cabin assignment is those same 4 digits. Now just waiting to see if our Royal Up bid is accepted! 

Oldest - Monarch; first cruise in 2010. We were so amazed at the size of the ship! Our absolute favorite MDR team was on that cruise.

Newest - Oasis (soon to be Wonder!)

Favorite - Freedom

I stayed the same this week...it's better than a gain, I suppose! I've been craving tortilla chips and salsa literally every day haha. I made brownies and rice krispy treats for our camping trip this weekend and thankfully they don't tempt me. The weather should be good for lots of hiking/walking!

I'm sorry you are having a rough time, Izena, and I sincerely hope things get better for you.

Jan - let's hope we have good results next week. My daughter loves kettle corn too!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Terri

On 9/11/2023 at 12:13 PM, Nonna2018 said:

Hi All

Just found this forum. Ive got 30ish days before cruise and Im on weight watchers. I want to lose 5 more pounds before then. I've had success in the past, then came the pandemic and banana bread etc!! We can do it!! Things that have worked for me : add vegetable/fruit to every meal, increase water, move more and portion control. Of course everyone is different, always consult your Dr!  

I'm doing WW as well. We are at 33 days until our cruise! Our trip begins a few days before the cruise though, so my time is running out to drop these last 5 lbs before we leave. We will be gone for 2 weeks and I'm really planning to stick with healthy meal options. I do love salads, veggies, and grilled entrees! 

Terri

It's ok, but not high on my must-have list. I don't think I've ever eaten it on a cruise, only tasted my husband's. I do like shrimp, escargot, fish and other seafood.

Hello all, it's been 2 weeks since I last weighed in - things have been very busy for me since school started back up. Anyway, I've lost 2 lbs since then! Our cruise is only 5 weeks away now! I'm still hoping to lose another 5 pounds before then.

Temps have cooled down and lower humidity here, thank goodness! I am having trouble with my Achilles tendon so, in addition to wearing a padded compression sock thing, my podiatrist recommended I hold off on my morning walks. I just started walking again yesterday morning which also coincided with temps cooling down lol.

I hope everyone is well and we all have losses to report next week!

Terri

On 8/28/2023 at 5:33 PM, Izena said:

Terri I agree it is a lifelong journey.  In the past year I’ve put 20 lbs of the 100 I lost.  With all my stressors I went to sugar ( I’m truly addicted - can easily eat a whole bag).  That and decrease walking due to health and now the heat have gotten the best of me..   Biggest culprit is NOT  weighing every day.

 

I think I am finally back on track.  Have actually been to the grocery store and left without any sweets.  Also weighing every day.  Next step is to stop with the salt.  I would like to loose  1- 1.25 lbs a week before thanksgiving cruise.  

 

Good for you to get back on track! I too find that I do best with weighing daily. A lot of people say to not do that because normal fluctuations can be discouraging - but for me, if I ignore the scales for a few days it is not a good thing. We have to do what works best for us! You can do this!

On 8/25/2023 at 11:03 PM, RFerrington said:

It was a mixed bag.  Mostly, it’s just a slightly more organized and less hectic version of the windjammer.  I had been under the [mistaken] impression that the main courses would be served and only the side dishes were self serve but I was wrong.  It’s all self-serve and the food quality is no better (or worse) than the jammer.  Go with an open mind.  It wasn’t horrible but I will definitely not bother with going again.  I guess the most positive thing I will say is that you were assigned a table vs having to scavenge for one yourself.  Other than that, it was full buffet execution.  

 

The thing that surprised me the most was seeing people dining there in their swimsuits.  There were many people who made no attempt to “dress” for dinner !  Ladies were in the swimsuits with wet towels wrapped around their waists !  I wasn’t offended, I was just surprised.  

Thank you for the review! I thought I had read recently that the main courses were ordered/served but maybe that was old information. We will keep our reservation, but it's good to have a reasonable expectation based on a recent visit. 

On 8/24/2023 at 3:34 PM, RFerrington said:

We’ll be going to the Bistro for dinner tonite (Wonder) for the first time EVER.  We have eaten breakfast there many times but never dinner.  Looking forward to trying it out for dinner.

I'm looking forward to hearing about tonight's dinner experience! We, along with our friends, plan to have a dinner in the Bistro during our October cruise. I think we've only eaten lunch there.

Thanks everyone! I'm really hoping this will be a lifestyle change for me. I've gained/lost weight several times in my adult life...although it does seem a lot harder this time around - it came off much quicker in my 40's and 50's! So keeping it off this time is very important for me.

My car showed 100* while I was driving after work today...so hot! Looking for a cool-down and lower humidity by Sunday. Then it's back to my morning walks. 

Terri

Izena - we've been under the "heat dome" this week too. My car said it was 100* at around 11:30a.m.! And terrible humidity too. Definitely not outdoor walking weather. I believe our advisory ends tomorrow night at 10:00. I hope weather and other things get better for you soon!

Jan - I agree with pricing - everything is so much more expensive now. It will be interesting to see how everything plays out.

I lost 1 lb - making a total of 40# lost since February. 

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Terri

Hello all! I did weigh on Thursday, and lost .8 lb. If tortilla chips & salsa did not exist, I'm pretty sure I'd be at least 10 lbs lighter! They are my weakness for sure. But the good news is that I do eat fewer chips per sitting than I used to! I still need to reduce it by half though. Anyway, now I am 9.8 lbs away from my "cruise goal weight" and our cruise is 8 weeks from today. I think I can, I think I can...!

It's going to be HOT here this week - "feel like" temperatures are expected to be well over 100*. So I will need to plan my walking for indoors this week, maybe in the gym at school before work. 

Have a great week, everyone!

Terri

Freedom Class is our favorite!

Hello all! I admit I had to look up poutine because I didn't know what it is. It does sound tasty!

I have lost 2 lbs since I last checked in 3 weeks ago. I usually do weigh on Thursday mornings, but I don't log into CC until evening and then it slips my mind! I've been doing the up and down thing, but overall a net loss of 2 lbs. I've been walking 1-2 miles per day and I'm staying within my WW points. I will try your "cycling" tip, Solo, and see if that helps. My goal is to lose another 10 lbs. before our cruise mid-October. It sure is more challenging at 66 than it was in my 40's and 50's! 🤪

It's cooled off a little here, which I am glad about. I'm looking forward to fall!

Have a good week, everyone!

Terri

Our favorite cabin to date was #9706 aft balcony cabin on Freedom. We absolutely love the wake view! I hope you enjoy your aft cabin as much as we did.