Vacation Worries

I just got back from a 6-day cruise. The food was unlimited. I did gain a few, but using the knowledge that I have gained from MFP, and being motivated enough to use the gym in the morning, kept me from gaining what I usually do. Plus, it is coming off faster than normal. A vacation is for fun, so in moderation, do what you want to do!!!

I have had many a vacation on my journey! I drank a ton of water to start with. And then I focused on all the fun I was having. I also made sure I walked everywhere or did activities that burned a lot of calories. When it came to food, I ate the things I knew were going to keep me on track. For example:

breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, or a veggie omelet w/salsa

Lunch; any kind of LEAN meat like chicken breast, fish, pork loin. salads, baked potatoes w/ salsa instead of the regular toppings, & steamed veggies. Remember you CAN ask for your food to be prepared the way you want it! Unless of course it is buffet!

And then I would eat whatever I wanted at night within reason. I used to stress about what I would eat and when I started not caring about food so much I really saw a change in myself. remember food is fuel. just make sure you watch your portions. that is the biggest issue for most people,myself included! I just wear my belt tighter so I know exactly when I am not hungry anymore.
Anyway these are the things that helped me, and I have been successful! I am not far from my goal weight goal. I have 43 # and most of it is extra skin. I am having a thighplasty don on July 28 and my surgeon said he could take up to 20#! I still have to have the skin removed from my arms lower back and stomach, I am almost there!!

Good luck to you and have fun!