Taniamusic

Amen to that.... Besides that, after I wear an evening outfit, I pack it away in a suitcase.

That is such a great idea! Thanks for the tip!

Although this is an old thread, it's been very helpful for me to read and know that I'm not alone.:o

Obviously it's personal preference and we all have different ideas, but there is no way I'd sleep in a cabin with 3 other adults. Once our kids became teenagers, we got them a separate cabin. Last cruise we had 2 balconies and this next cruise will be a balcony and an inside cabin. I suppose it would be a bit like sleeping in a backpackers but far more cramped...

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I love printing them, laminating them and tying them on our 8 suitcases with pretty ribbons...it's all part of the fun :-)

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I think it's great you were trying to lose a bit of weight but in hindsight maybe next time start earlier so you don't have to stress so much and it can be done in a safer way. I'm sure many other people have been in the same boat lol.

I think you'd be able to lose 2kg with what you're doing and I don't think you need a psychiatrist!

Let us know how you went!

We're listed on a home exchange website and for the next cruise I have found a lovely couple who are from England (we're Australian) who were happy to mind our dogs while using our home. We probably won't even stay at their place but the option is there for in the future if we need to. We've done this before and I always get them to sign an agreement as well as my parents picking them up from the airport. I also get to know them beforehand too via Skype etc.

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We are going on a 14 night cruise in a month so I am trying to lose about 10 lbs in this month as my clothes are a bit tight on me right now. I find I can do this quickly and easily with only 3 hours exercise per week on one of those low carb milkshake diets. I will feel more confident and it's nice starting the holiday with my clothes looser!

On past cruises I never eat the bread served at dinner, or any bread actually! I also try not to order any pasta or rice dishes. We always eat in the MDR at dinner as it's more focused on fine dining rather than a buffet where I feel compelled to try it all. I drink lots of wine and love cheese but try to skip dessert. I might try to replace some of the wine with spirits and soda water as I have started doing this at home.

We also always try to take the stairs and go the the gym for 45mins most days. This time we've taken private ballroom type dancing lessons and hope to include an hour or more of dancing each night.

I always return home having gained weight but at least not as much as I could have!

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