4-25-24 Thursday Weigh-In --Last Weigh-In of April

[Belle]

Hope we all did good this week

as next week is May!

 

Four months will be gone and

starting on our 5th month.

 

We are going to do better as the months go by.

 

I'm home and will be talking more and hope to see more

people talking in here us "old timers" and new people joining 

us for weight loss to get ready for cruises, vacations, ect

[Jan_In_Maine]

Belle - I am away this week (Bar Harbor-Southwest Harbor) and the unit doesn't seem to have a scale and I never thought to bring one down!  I'm hoping for no gain this week.  

 

The Bell's Palsy is getting better, I seem to have caught a chest cold and my right knee isn't working correctly!!!  Could be worse.

 

Hope all have a nice week (Belle, welcome home!!!!)  Jan

[HopefulCruiser123]

I weighed today and I finally appear to have evicted that extra pound that crept in over Easter.  I swear!  The weight used to come off a lot easier ,!😳

 

Got bit by, I think, a spider on the back of my heel. I was sleeping at the time, so I don’t have proof that it wasn’t some fanged viper, but with three cats and a sleeping husband in the same bed, the culprit had to be something really stealthy.  Anyway, my ankle, foot and calf really got big and angry red.  This was Saturday night.  I’m finally not hobbling around and I can wear a closed shoe again.  I still got a couple of good upper body workouts with my trainer this week, which I am grateful for.

 

Have fun in Bar Harbor Jan and welcome back Belle.  Hope your trip was everything you hope for and more!

[JustUs275]

Hello all!

 

I stayed the same this week. 🫠

Welcome home, Belle!

Jan, I'm glad the BP is improving...hoping you feel better soon!

Hopeful, yay for losing that pound! I agree 100% - the weight doesn't come off nearly as easy anymore!

 

Have a great weekend, everyone!

[Belle]

Hello Jan, Terri and Teri. Right?  Just is Terri and Hopeful is Teri     

I hope Izena and others are reading too. Izena hope you're feeling better. 

 

Jan glad the BP is getting better and you're enjoying a week at Bar Harbor 

Wishing that your knee pain, cold went away fast.

 

Teri glad that hold over lb from Easter is gone, now a new start. for other lbs.

Hope the bite is gone now and you're feeling better. Did you check your room

so, it's not still around. Wonder if cat brought in.

 

Terri least you didn't gain. Have a loss next week. You and Teri are right.

the weight use to come off faster eating more. But think we were more active.

 

For me as getting older losing more weight on cruises then home now. More active

on ship? What's funny I do eat on the ships more than home. If you remember on my

last b2b's, (+40's days) each of them I lost 5 lbs. This time was gone 58 days--lost 10 lbs. 

That's right! 

1st thought didn't drink enough but since been eating and drinking and it's stayed off.

Not complaining but what a surprise Now to keep it off and lose more.

 

 

[Belle]

Thought I might put down a few things I do that helps me to lose weight on cruises.

. Maybe might be something that could help you. I am writing this because some have asked what/how I do eating wise and drinking.. I know somethings I do you might not be able to do.

or don't want to do.

 

First off, I think what helps me the most--I sail solo most of the time. I don't have a schedule.

for eating. Don't make reservations. Just eat or not eat when I want. Know might not work for

you when traveling with someone. (They want to eat their 3 meals and snacks certain times)

(know my way of cruising will change in July when cruising with son and daughter)

 

Food--first I eat everything I want. Just not 3 meals a day. Mostly 2.

I don't usually have breakfast. but sometimes get room service breakfast then dining room.

at night. No lunch.

Mostly like to eat my main meal a late lunch., usually don't want dinner at night those.

nights, if hungry get a snack from, IC. Sometimes meals planned by the menu or show.

See no schedule. Whether Buffet or dining room you don't have to eat everything. Don't have to take one of everything. Don't have to have bread every day. 

 

Food again--Most cruises are sail with more fish dishes on the menu. They have salads, 

dining room small ones but in buffet you can make big ones, lots of toppings.

soups, lean meats, pork and chicken. You can find healthy food to eat.

 

Desserts--I eat desserts. usually after a meal, servings small. Also ate a few

chocolates (brought leftovers home) and ate chocolate covered strawberries.

Given to me from the casino or most traveled (3rd twice) Plus have ice cream but

not every day.

 

Drinks--. As elite I get a bar set up and I trade in for diet coke and water.

I don't drink much and don't buy them, don't need them but these cruises (3)

were VIP so all drinks in casino were free. Last cruise was PP all drinks were free all over the ship. You can have 15 drinks a day. Would have to say had 1 or 2 a day if had them

but most days didn't have any. During cruises receive 6 bottles of wine.

If want to drink wine less calories I think. Did have other drinks plus wine.

Exercise--Don't go to the gym but do a lot of walking on the ship. Probably more 

steps then at home. If go to gym everyday would help better, not me on ships anymore.

 

Sailings days--Remember I was on for 58 days, could take my time trying a dish or drink.

could have it once and be happy. It's hard if on for 7 days and you want to try everything.

Too much a one time.

 

 

Weight loss tips that help me

 

Know sailing solo really helps me. No one saying lets go eat something.

 

No 3 meals a day, less food and drink, you really want something, have it but

Not Everyday.

 

Don't be afraid to leave food on plate if to full or don't like it. Anyplace you eat.

Had 2 steak dinners and 2 steak lunches for most traveled. I left food because to full.

Why gain weight my eating it when to full.

 

Walking is the best for me.

 

Don't have a schedule. Eat when you want. Just because a cruise you don't

have to follow what you always do or think you should do. It's your vacation.

Know hard if have husband, family or friends cruising with you but maybe some of 

the tips might help.

 

Here I am rambling along. Just trying to think what I did to help me to lose the

10 lbs. Couple of things, remember I had 58 days, was somedays I slept later, enjoyed the balcony and other times read up in Skywalkers. When doing that not around food or drink.

Can't eat or drink if not around.

 

Ok I'll stop. Hope this will be of some help to the ones here and to all the ones who.

come in and read.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Belle]

thanks Jan. Hope you didn't get tired reading all that.😁

One part made me laugh. Saying I got 6 bottles of wine----

Didn't drink them, gave 4 away and brought 2 home. to drink with the

"kids" or just give them the bottles. Didn't want you to think I drank

6 bottles by myself.

 

I'm happy the 10 lbs is still off being home eating. Trying to be good.

Don't want it to come back. Don't want to have to lose it again. Which

I did in the past.

 

You know what gets me. You're at a lower weight you've be at before

but your body changes--(drops, sags, you name it) and the clothes don't fit

the same they did before at that weight. Plus there not making clothes as well 

as they did before. A size isn't the same anymore.

Do any of you feel this way or just me?

 

Hope everyone enjoying their Sunday.

[Jan_In_Maine]

Belle - So glad you are back -- so enjoy reading your posts!  I personally would keep the 6 bottles and enjoy everyone of them ... If you take a sip a little at a time it doesn't count for calories (I wish).  You are right that the weight doesn't come off as easy as it did in the past.  Also I believe that you are correct on not making clothes as well ...  I am at the age when everything starts to sag ... hate going through x-ray (or whatever it is) at the airport and they always say that they think I have something around my waist/belly area and they have to pat me down .... Keep telling them that it is extra fat which makes them embarrassed, but guess they must agree after they say there is nothing there.  Jan

[Izena]

Belle I enjoyed your suggestions.   I’m lucky I do the same whether traveling solo or a group. Have a cabin to myself.  I’m an early riser so walk the decks starting with mine do 2-3 laps take stairs up a flight and continue the same until the lido deck.  Eat light breakfast.    —- my biggest problem is nothing tastes right so never satisfied.  
 

I’m finally feeling more like myself since the “fall”.( ended up with a broken sacrum) Retired all the walkers, canes, etc.   no further anxiety/PTSD.   My endurance is really lo. Lucky if I can walk 1/4  - 1/2 mile at a time. I’m  slowly increasing the distance.  Today is the first day I feel  I have control on my eating.    Will weigh on Thursday which will determine how much I need to lose expect it to be around 30-40lbs since  my eating has been out of control for months.

 

My March American Cruise Line, cruise was suspended after one day. Compensation packet included a free cruise which had to be taken before end of May.  Since neither my son or I would be able to cruise in that time frame — I was able to negotiate and give the cruise to 2 dog parks friends which makes be happy.   We can also take a cruise at 50% off before end of 2025.

 

[Jan_In_Maine]

Izena - Welcome back - you have been missed.  Jan

[HopefulCruiser123]

Belle, you give me hope!  We are doing a TA next year and I hope to lose weight and get in shape not only so I can wear all my pretty cruise clothes, but because my husband is in a manual wheelchair and I'll be doing a lot of pushing and lugging.  We've planned two and a half months in Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, QM2 and then in NYC.  I love party food and cruise food is the epitome of party food.  I don't think I will over eat at any one sitting, but the accumulated calories throughout the day might be a problem.  I think you are onto something about sailing solo.  How many of us can relate to the "drive" to set a good table for those we love.  If I find myself at home alone for a few days, a brief salad, or unadulterated tuna fish on a cracker will suffice.  But when cooking for someone else, the need to present a "well balanced meal" can cause me to put out much more food than necessary.  And I love to bake.  So....count on a fancy dessert if you come to dinner at my house!  Dining out is also so social.  The whole ritual of getting dressed for it, timing, expectations of a good presentation, and let us not forget....the finish!

 

I can also relate to our bodies changing and even when we get down to a past weight (HAH!)....those close don't look the same.  Sigh....I've had to accept that my days as a sex kitten are long gone and all those cute little tight outfits I used to wear are never gonna look the same on me again.  As I moved boxes and boxes of "favorite dresses and outfits" to Goodwill I couldn't help but think.....Somebody is going to be very happy to get these.  Tomorrow I'll deal with the realization that, NO THEY WON'T!  They've been out of style for decades!

 

Welcome back Izena.  I'm so sorry that you had such a run of misfortune.  I'm glad it is finally beginning to recede in your rear view mirror.  Hopefully you're due for some good luck and happier times.