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DianeD
05-21-2006, 07:25 PM
Just returned from a 7 day cruise to Bermuda this morning. Would anyone believe me if I told them that all I had to eat for seven days was grilled chicken, broccoli, oatmeal and egg whites? :rolleyes: I even worked out by doing 2 HIIT sessions and 4 training sessions. My intention was to take the "week off" and enjoy all the food and buffett's and get back on track when I returned. I couldn't bring myself to "undo" all the hard work I invested at the gym and in my kitchen :lol:
Originally posted by Whoamama@May 21 2006, 03:25 PM
Just returned from a 7 day cruise to Bermuda this morning. Would anyone believe me if I told them that all I had to eat for seven days was grilled chicken, broccoli, oatmeal and egg whites? :rolleyes: I even worked out by doing 2 HIIT sessions and 4 training sessions. My intention was to take the "week off" and enjoy all the food and buffett's and get back on track when I returned. I couldn't bring myself to "undo" all the hard work I invested at the gym and in my kitchen :lol:
That is very impressive.
I'd have never been able to do that.
Vacations are all about the food for me.
DianeD
05-21-2006, 07:29 PM
I was in a bathing suit just about every day - that alone will get me to stick to my good eating habits :lol:
Inspired
05-21-2006, 07:32 PM
:clap:
I don't think I could've done that. :p
wow...impressive.....I could never do it, lol
Good for you!
I don't think i could have done it either.
Bravogrl27
05-21-2006, 07:43 PM
You rock!
Bravogrl27
05-21-2006, 07:43 PM
Actually . . . you kick a$$. Very impressive.
Wow! That's very impressive. :clap:
Lynny
05-21-2006, 08:27 PM
how did you manage that? did you order those things specifically I guess?? that's quite good!
Tearose
05-21-2006, 09:59 PM
Wow, I am impressed as well, I understand the whole swimsuit thing, thats one of the few things that would keep me in check in a situation like that, but it would probably have to be coupled with a cute guy that I really like, being around :blink:
gymgurl
05-21-2006, 10:01 PM
Originally posted by Thunder@May 21 2006, 02:27 PM
That is very impressive.
I'd have never been able to do that.
Vacations are all about the food for me.
just curious, how much weight do you typically gain during a vacation then?
strongchick
05-22-2006, 12:52 AM
Thats why I like cruises...i find them pretty easy to eat healthy on.
Nice job!
drlinda
05-22-2006, 01:42 AM
That is great!!! You must have felt terrific.
DianeD
05-22-2006, 10:28 AM
Originally posted by Lynny@May 21 2006, 04:27 PM
how did you manage that? did you order those things specifically I guess?? that's quite good!
There was a 24-hr grill that served only pizza, burgers & grilled chicken. The pizza looked very tempting but I overcame the urge to eat any by the second day. Room svc was available 24 hr too. It usually took 45min to an hour to get delivered to the room. So, around 8am I would call room svc & order grilled chix & steamed veggies, go workout and by the time I was done & back in my room to shower, my order would arrive. ;) . At dinner, the food varied every night, but grilled chix & veggies was always available. My family thought I was out of my tree for choosing such boring foods.
DianeD
05-22-2006, 10:32 AM
Originally posted by Tearose@May 21 2006, 05:59 PM
Wow, I am impressed as well, I understand the whole swimsuit thing, thats one of the few things that would keep me in check in a situation like that, but it would probably have to be coupled with a cute guy that I really like, being around :blink:
Well, come to thing of it, there were a few buff bods that caught my eye :p
Strive2Define
05-22-2006, 11:34 AM
Willpower and determination of STEEL!! Great job.I think we as a nation need to get over gatherings and vacations being all about the food instead of being about being with ones we care about and the experiences we share.
Daisy28
05-22-2006, 05:07 PM
WOW. I don't know how you did that, but great job! I try to eat healthy on trips just because I feel like crap when I eat like crap and then it kind of dampens my trip.
mipinky
05-22-2006, 05:43 PM
After reading that y ou are inspiring me for when I am on Vacation. :clap:
DianeD
05-22-2006, 05:51 PM
Originally posted by mipinky@May 22 2006, 01:43 PM
After reading that y ou are inspiring me for when I am on Vacation. :clap:
I know for me healthy eating and working out have become a way of life and not just a temporary phase to meet a deadline for a special occasion or something of the sort.
absolut_blonde
05-22-2006, 10:37 PM
Originally posted by Whoamama@May 22 2006, 11:51 AM
I know for me healthy eating and working out have become a way of life and not just a temporary phase to meet a deadline for a special occasion or something of the sort.
It's become a way of life for me, too, but part of it being a maintainable way of life is including a bit of flexbility as well-- at least for me.
I enjoy eating clean. I like how it makes me feel, both physically and mentally-- but if I couldn't splurge once in awhile, I think I'd go crazy.
I am a BIG food person, and always have been. If I've eaten well for, say, 37 out of 42 meals in a week, then I've found that's enough to reach my goals (but I'm still young so maybe I have that on my side, LOL).
I'm not big on sweets or junk food, but I'm going to miss out on lobster ravioli or other worthwhile treats once in awhile like going out for Thai food.
But then, if you don't need it, more power to you. I know some people just aren't as big on food in general.
healthnut
05-22-2006, 10:56 PM
Very, very impressive. Congratulations! :clap:
Originally posted by absolut_blonde@May 22 2006, 06:37 PM
It's become a way of life for me, too, but part of it being a maintainable way of life is including a bit of flexbility as well-- at least for me.
I enjoy eating clean. I like how it makes me feel, both physically and mentally-- but if I couldn't splurge once in awhile, I think I'd go crazy.
I am a BIG food person, and always have been. If I've eaten well for, say, 37 out of 42 meals in a week, then I've found that's enough to reach my goals (but I'm still young so maybe I have that on my side, LOL).
I'm not big on sweets or junk food, but I'm going to miss out on lobster ravioli or other worthwhile treats once in awhile like going out for Thai food.
But then, if you don't need it, more power to you. I know some people just aren't as big on food in general.
well said
DianeD
05-22-2006, 11:28 PM
Originally posted by absolut_blonde@May 22 2006, 06:37 PM
It's become a way of life for me, too, but part of it being a maintainable way of life is including a bit of flexbility as well-- at least for me.
I enjoy eating clean. I like how it makes me feel, both physically and mentally-- but if I couldn't splurge once in awhile, I think I'd go crazy.
I am a BIG food person, and always have been. If I've eaten well for, say, 37 out of 42 meals in a week, then I've found that's enough to reach my goals (but I'm still young so maybe I have that on my side, LOL).
I'm not big on sweets or junk food, but I'm going to miss out on lobster ravioli or other worthwhile treats once in awhile like going out for Thai food.
But then, if you don't need it, more power to you. I know some people just aren't as big on food in general.
I do have one cheat meal a week. My way of eating is flexiible, otherwise I don't think this lifestyle could be long-term
Mandy
05-23-2006, 12:11 AM
Oh wow, on vacations I find Key Lime pie and eat as many as I can. You don't normally find key lime pie in Ohio, but always when I'd vacation on the outer banks of NC. Not that I've even seen the beach in 4-5 years :(
TheBoner
05-23-2006, 03:16 AM
Good for you....I have a hard time not on vacation and worse when I am on vacation. Hoping this site can help my food/beverage additions.
Blondell
05-23-2006, 03:19 AM
Originally posted by TheBoner@May 22 2006, 11:16 PM
Good for you....I have a hard time not on vacation and worse when I am on vacation. Hoping this site can help my food/beverage additions.
I just noticed your name and had to come to this thread to laugh at it.
Here goes..... :laugh: :laugh: :funny: :funny: :funny:
Originally posted by TheBoner@May 22 2006, 11:16 PM
Good for you....I have a hard time not on vacation and worse when I am on vacation. Hoping this site can help my food/beverage additions.
Welcome :wave:
Blondell
05-23-2006, 03:25 AM
Originally posted by Leah@May 22 2006, 11:19 PM
Welcome :wave:
Leah's such a sweetie. :love: :p
DianeD
05-23-2006, 12:53 PM
Originally posted by Mandy@May 22 2006, 08:11 PM
Oh wow, on vacations I find Key Lime pie and eat as many as I can. You don't normally find key lime pie in Ohio, but always when I'd vacation on the outer banks of NC. Not that I've even seen the beach in 4-5 years :(
No beach in 4 or 5 years?! Oh Mandy, you should come visit me sometime, I live 15 minutes from the ocean. :hi: I wouldn't be able to function without the feel of sand in between my toes and sea salt on my skin. Love the ocean. :cool:
amyloo
05-23-2006, 03:47 PM
That's amazingly impressive. I could never pull that off on vacation. Hell, I have a hard time pulling it off every day! lol
GraceGirl
05-23-2006, 05:22 PM
Originally posted by Thunder@May 21 2006, 02:27 PM
That is very impressive.
I'd have never been able to do that.
Vacations are all about the food for me.
Amen! I just came back from a 5 day vacation to FL, and after 18 strict months of training, I totally indulged. Of course, it made me feel like crap, and we don't want to even talk about the bloat, but all in all it was nice to forget about cals. Today is my first day back, and I feel reinvigorated! (Although I can't wait to get rid of this horrible water retention!!)
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