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16 minutes ago, Sheribear68 said:

Now a museum/walking/history trip to DC is winning....

Why? You're totally gonna have the bod for a Cabo trip!

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1 hour ago, FluffyChix said:

Why? You're totally gonna have the bod for a Cabo trip!

probably the food factor (we're talking a cruise, right?). That would be a tough minefield to navigate - at least for me!!

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Just now, catwoman7 said:

probably the food factor (we're talking a cruise, right?). That would be a tough minefield to navigate - at least for me!!

Absolutely! Me2! And that makes perfect sense!!

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My experience with all inclusives is similar to @ms.sss's. The food isn't good enough to be all that compelling. But the alcohol on the other hand ....

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15 hours ago, sillykitty said:

Since your sleeve seems to be sensitive at times, I would definitely do a test run of foods you anticipate eating while on the trip. 

Funny, I was thinking about this too.

Wine: check.

Bread: most likely check. I have had bread-like things before (ie., breading on chicken wings, crackers, CAKE), so I *may* likely be OK in this regard? But I haven't had soft/doughy bread yet...

Pasta/Rice: ??? I really don't know how my tum will react to these...

BUT: I think I'm just going to wait until I get there to try them, as I decided to go low-cal/low-carb until we leave (btw, am secretly relived no one pointed the anorexic finger at me), the decision has placated my (totally irrational) anxiety for the moment.

Mr. told me this afternoon that I am reacting the way I normally do when things are sprung on me: I go into hyper-planning mode. He's probably right, which means this agitation I'm feeling will pass as soon as I get used to the idea *crosses fingers*

16 hours ago, sillykitty said:

I had Pasta, pizza, gelato, pastries, wine, beer every day, sometimes all in one day.

CAN'T. WAIT.

16 hours ago, sillykitty said:

I enjoyed every minute of it, no regrets.

^^ This even more.

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3 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Why? You're totally gonna have the bod for a Cabo trip!

Agreed. Walking around in a bikini does wonders for the confidence (and walking around in a bikini is soooo much easier when everyone else is in a bikini too) :)

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2 hours ago, sillykitty said:

But the alcohol on the other hand ....

Oh the endless mojitos and tequila...😵

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Omg guys.
Seriously this body would never be bikini ready without plastics.
Now maybe some of us could find a place offering BOGO plastics ..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

It’s weird though. The prospect of going to DC and geeking out in museums and historical sites is appealing to me more than endless rum drinks. I feel “safer” planning something where I’ll probably get in over 15k steps daily and the endless food and booze won’t be there

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5 hours ago, Sheribear68 said:

Omg guys.
Seriously this body would never be bikini ready without plastics.
Now maybe some of us could find a place offering BOGO plastics ..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

It’s weird though. The prospect of going to DC and geeking out in museums and historical sites is appealing to me more than endless rum drinks. I feel “safer” planning something where I’ll probably get in over 15k steps daily and the endless food and booze won’t be there

I’m proud of you! Way to know what you need for success!!

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Update! Lol 😂 After “giving up” on making Goal#3 of 130lbs and upping my goal 3 to be 135lbs, calling maintenance, my weight started dropping over the past 2 weeks. This morning I woke up to 130.4lbs! Ha! I’m now calling Official Goal #3 Original (130lbs)!!! Let the “for reals” maintenance begin! And no illness was involved this time! Two weeks ago I was at 139, up from 134 after a 4day shenanigans week!! Feels so great!!!

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3 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Update! Lol 😂 After “giving up” on making Goal#3 of 130lbs and upping my goal 3 to be 135lbs, calling maintenance, my weight started dropping over the past 2 weeks. This morning I woke up to 130.4lbs! Ha! I’m now calling Official Goal #3 Original (130lbs)!!! Let the “for reals” maintenance begin! And no illness was involved this time! Two weeks ago I was at 139, up from 134 after a 4day shenanigans week!! Feels so great!!!

This has been a pattern I've seen quite often on here...people decide to stop losing weight, but keep losing weight beyond goal anyway.

Congrats, you must be feeling all that today! :)

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On 09/20/2019 at 05:50, FluffyChix said:



Update! Lol 😂 After “giving up” on making Goal#3 of 130lbs and upping my goal 3 to be 135lbs, calling maintenance, my weight started dropping over the past 2 weeks. This morning I woke up to 130.4lbs! Ha! I’m now calling Official Goal #3 Original (130lbs)!!! Let the “for reals” maintenance begin! And no illness was involved this time! Two weeks ago I was at 139, up from 134 after a 4day shenanigans week!! Feels so great!!!


I bet you end up losing at least a couple more before it stops falling

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6 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Update! Lol 😂 After “giving up” on making Goal#3 of 130lbs and upping my goal 3 to be 135lbs, calling maintenance, my weight started dropping over the past 2 weeks. This morning I woke up to 130.4lbs! Ha! I’m now calling Official Goal #3 Original (130lbs)!!! Let the “for reals” maintenance begin! And no illness was involved this time! Two weeks ago I was at 139, up from 134 after a 4day shenanigans week!! Feels so great!!!

Congrats! I'm so glad you got to "grab that ring"! 😃

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Enjoy the goal for more than a fleeting moment Ms Fluffy. On the subject of cruises and all inclusive. I support endless steamed shrimp and adore those amazing cooks that will make m omelet all day with my choice of add ins. Everything else is just not worth it for me.

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16 minutes ago, Stella S said:

I support endless steamed shrimp and adore those amazing cooks that will make m omelet all day with my choice of add ins.

You had me at endless shrimp...*drool* hehe

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