Just got back from vacation and no weight gain :)

intrepidelephant
intrepidelephant Posts: 100 Member
in Goal: Maintaining Weight
Came back from a week and a half hillwalking in Yorkshire and running around London, eating tons of french fries and a couple of gallons of beer. And I'm still 5'6 130 lbs. Sort of watched what I ate but wasn't diligent. Very happy!!!

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  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Yay! I did this on a cruise this year too. Not even an OUNCE. And I couldn't log because I did not have internet. I was so proud. Feels good, huh?
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    Great job!
  • LeannJeffers
    LeannJeffers Posts: 486 Member
    That's awesome, I did the same thing this summer when I came back from a week at Sturgis SD. I honestly thought a week of bad food and alcohol would ruin my progress but it didn't. I think it helped that i was active and moving the entire time, versus me sitting at a desk for 40hrs a week.
  • HaibaneReki
    HaibaneReki Posts: 373 Member
    ain't that a sweet feeling of accomplishment :smile:
  • LeslieB042812
    LeslieB042812 Posts: 1,799 Member
    Nice work! I find that is often the case when I go on vacation, likely because I'm more active. But, my big downfall is after vacation, when I still have my bad eating habits from vacation and i'm back to sitting at work all day. Have to get right back on the wagon!
  • FredSetToGetFit
    FredSetToGetFit Posts: 286 Member
    Best Vacation Ever!!!! Well Done.
  • ithrowconfetti
    ithrowconfetti Posts: 451 Member
    Good on you! I always find that I lose weight while on vacation, because I'm moving around a lot, although I don't exercise per se.
  • 5stringjeff
    5stringjeff Posts: 790 Member
    Great work!
  • jrline
    jrline Posts: 2,353 Member
    congrats that is awesome

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  • kikontx
    kikontx Posts: 92 Member
    Awesome!
  • 50sFit
    50sFit Posts: 712 Member
    edited October 2014
    arditarose wrote: »
    Yay! I did this on a cruise this year too. Not even an OUNCE. And I couldn't log because I did not have internet. I was so proud. Feels good, huh?
    Well said.
    Living the healthy life does not mean becoming a killjoy.

  • LeannJeffers
    LeannJeffers Posts: 486 Member
    LeslieB042812 wrote: »
    Nice work! I find that is often the case when I go on vacation, likely because I'm more active. But, my big downfall is after vacation, when I still have my bad eating habits from vacation and i'm back to sitting at work all day. Have to get right back on the wagon!

    I agree its the aftermath that sucks!
  • indianwin2001
    indianwin2001 Posts: 296 Member
    I just got back from 12 days in New Jersey and actually lost weight,but I am going on a 2 week cruise in December and I am concerned about that. I have convinced myself to eat what I want and I'll lose it when I get back. I am only 3 lbs. from my goal weight.
  • akboy58
    akboy58 Posts: 137 Member
    Well done! I dropped 2 lbs on a recent trip to France despite some really epic meals. Sightseeing burns more calories than you'd suppose!
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    indianwin2001 wrote: »
    I just got back from 12 days in New Jersey and actually lost weight,but I am going on a 2 week cruise in December and I am concerned about that. I have convinced myself to eat what I want and I'll lose it when I get back. I am only 3 lbs. from my goal weight.

    My vacation was a cruise too! I still worked out, some circuits in the gym about 4-5 out of the 8 days. If I tried food that was not great, I didn't it eat. If it was okay, I ate some of it. If it was very good I ate it all. If it was amazing I had more. At least 3 glasses of wine every night. Traded hot dog bun for nachos. I had such a fun time and it was great not to gain anything!
  • kpk54
    kpk54 Posts: 4,474 Member
    Taaa Daaa! !! Good job!
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    indianwin2001 wrote: »
    I just got back from 12 days in New Jersey and actually lost weight,but I am going on a 2 week cruise in December and I am concerned about that. I have convinced myself to eat what I want and I'll lose it when I get back. I am only 3 lbs. from my goal weight.

    My husband and I always lose weight on the cruises we take. Our rules are no elevators (take stairs only) while on the cruise, and we bring water bottles to refill. Great stuff.
  • Anonycatgirl
    Anonycatgirl Posts: 502 Member
    Good job! I gained a couple of pounds on our recent vacation in Italy (eating ALL THE FOOD but walking a lot), but stayed within my range and am now, three weeks later, back down to where I prefer to be without making much effort.
  • Anonycatgirl
    Anonycatgirl Posts: 502 Member
    My husband actually lost on that vacation, probably because he doesn't love gelato quite as much as I do.
  • ianthy
    ianthy Posts: 404 Member
    LeslieB042812 wrote: »
    Nice work! I find that is often the case when I go on vacation, likely because I'm more active. But, my big downfall is after vacation, when I still have my bad eating habits from vacation and i'm back to sitting at work all day. Have to get right back on the wagon!

    Agree. I used to bring back my fav foods from holiday to have back at home for a while. Crazy I know - now once the hols has finished so has the foods stuffs - no more bring homes! Really helps me to get back into my routine PDQ.

  • GBO323
    GBO323 Posts: 333 Member
    Kudos...looks like the overall good habits and limits are working for you.

    I'm going on a cruise for Thanksgiving and holding firm to my 5 pound variance limit...so beforehand, I'm in loss mode to get under goal so I have more of a buffer.

    If anyone gained 78 pounds over a 5 day period, raise your hand. LOL
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Awesome!
  • indianwin2001
    indianwin2001 Posts: 296 Member
    pkw58 wrote: »
    indianwin2001 wrote: »
    I just got back from 12 days in New Jersey and actually lost weight,but I am going on a 2 week cruise in December and I am concerned about that. I have convinced myself to eat what I want and I'll lose it when I get back. I am only 3 lbs. from my goal weight.

    My husband and I always lose weight on the cruises we take. Our rules are no elevators (take stairs only) while on the cruise, and we bring water bottles to refill. Great stuff.

    I always drink water (with crystal light) and I will work out alot. I think I'll try the stairs and of course do alot of walking on the excursions
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    awesome job!
  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
    I might be in the minority here, but generally speaking, the only way I ever lose weight is when I travel. I don't watch what I eat on the road, but then, it's amazing how many more calories you burn when you're walking around from morning 'til night instead of sitting at a desk. Travel also eliminates most of my bad habits, like spending evenings sitting in front of the TV snacking. And carrying around a 25-pound backpack certainly helps, too!

    ...Then again, keeping the weight off once I get home is another story. Hence the reason I'm here.

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