Re: Speaking of Cruises.....

[Guest guest]

There is such a variety on the ship you should do fine. I went on a

cruise right before my surgery. It was a blast! Where are you going?

Pack light. There's usually a washer & dryer on the ship. I didn't use

half the stuff I took. LOL.

W

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lisamathis76 wrote:

> Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week of Feb. I

> am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to buy outfits

> a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few days

> prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I plan to

> have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating while on

> the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I should

> pack? lisamathis

[Guest guest]

W, I'm going to Mexico(various places like Cancun, Cozumel,

etc), and I am sooo excited! I am not going to pack a lot of

things, because I think I will be wearing shorts and t-shirts during

the day. I'll have to find something to wear at night for dinner.

I think I can wash the shorts and tees... Do you think it will be a

problem toting around my protien supplements/drinks? I will

probably take some to keep my protien levels high..

>

> There is such a variety on the ship you should do fine. I went on

a

> cruise right before my surgery. It was a blast! Where are you

going?

> Pack light. There's usually a washer & dryer on the ship. I

didn't use

> half the stuff I took. LOL.

>

> W

> 380/255/160

>

> lisamathis76 wrote:

> > Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week of

Feb. I

> > am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to buy

outfits

> > a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few days

> > prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I plan

to

> > have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> > supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating

while on

> > the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I

should

> > pack? lisamathis

>

[Guest guest]

No...I don't think it'll be a problem toting the protein around.

There's only one or two nights to dress up really fancy shmancy. :-) I

enjoyed those nights. The other nights are just casual; but no jeans.

Maybe khakis or a simple skirt. Something of that nature. Or you can

just hit the buffet for dinner and go in your shorts & tshirts. We did

that a couple of nights too. :-)

My work, which is who I went on the cruise w/, is doing a Mexican

Riviera cruise this year. I doubt I'll go tho because the first 2-3

days are at sea and that's kind of boring. And I want Tim to go w/ me

and it's pretty expensive to take someone on this particular cruise.

So, maybe next year.

W

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lisamathis76 wrote:

> W, I'm going to Mexico(various places like Cancun, Cozumel,

> etc), and I am sooo excited! I am not going to pack a lot of

> things, because I think I will be wearing shorts and t-shirts during

> the day. I'll have to find something to wear at night for dinner.

> I think I can wash the shorts and tees... Do you think it will be a

> problem toting around my protien supplements/drinks? I will

> probably take some to keep my protien levels high..

[Guest guest]

I have been on a cruise and there was food EVERYWHERE!! I do remember

there being lots of yogurt available whenever I wanted it. (At the

time I was trying to keep on Weight Watchers.) After the first day or

two, I said screw it though. I have not had the surgery yet and don't

even know if I will be approved (even though it has been suggested to

me by two doctors). I am sure you look at food way differently than

even people trying to follow weight watchers on a cruise. Do you know

what cruise line you are going on? You should be able to look up

sample menus on their website. I know they had low sugar deserts for us

every night too. I hope you have a blast! When did you have surgery?

Just wondering how long the weight continues to fall off? MEG

>

> Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week of Feb.

I

> am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to buy

outfits

> a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few days

> prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I plan to

> have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating while on

> the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I should

> pack? lisamathis

>

[Guest guest]

, my husband and I have been to Cozumel 6 times - we LOVE it!

We're avid scuba divers, and the diving is wonderful. It's a great

place, low-crime, safe, nice, sweet people. If you need any advice

about Cozumel, just let me know.

--Cat

> > > Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week of

> Feb. I

> > > am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to buy

> outfits

> > > a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few days

> > > prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I plan

> to

> > > have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> > > supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating

> while on

> > > the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I

> should

> > > pack? lisamathis

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I've never been on a cruise but I would think they'd have shrimp. Eat

shrimp...then eat some more shrimp...then some more shrimp...then put

some in some baggies, freeze it, and send it to me.

Probably could also tackle some turkey/chicken luncheon meats.

>

> Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week of Feb.

I

> am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to buy

outfits

> a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few days

> prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I plan to

> have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating while on

> the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I should

> pack? lisamathis

>

[Guest guest]

Pack Jerky....MMMMMM

> > > Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week of

> Feb. I

> > > am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to buy

> outfits

> > > a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few days

> > > prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I

plan

> to

> > > have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> > > supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating

> while on

> > > the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I

> should

> > > pack? lisamathis

> >

>

[Guest guest]

You're freaking work? I'm sorry? I thought my job was cool with paid

xmas week off. A cruise? Where do I apply?

> > W, I'm going to Mexico(various places like Cancun, Cozumel,

> > etc), and I am sooo excited! I am not going to pack a lot of

> > things, because I think I will be wearing shorts and t-shirts

during

> > the day. I'll have to find something to wear at night for

dinner.

> > I think I can wash the shorts and tees... Do you think it will

be a

> > problem toting around my protien supplements/drinks? I will

> > probably take some to keep my protien levels high..

>

[Guest guest]

LOL! That's about the only cool thing about my job.

W

380/255/160

Mike wrote:

> You're freaking work? I'm sorry? I thought my job was cool with paid

> xmas week off. A cruise? Where do I apply?

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Meg, thanks for responding. I had lap RNY September of 2006, and

I am down well over fifty to sixty pounds (sorry I don't have an

exact number but I haven't weighed lately). I feel great! I am

going on Norwegian. I will take your advice and look up the

information. Thanks, I hadn't even thought of that. You say that

you have not had the surgery but had it suggested to you by doctors

twice. Does this mean you are working on getting it approved or

just trying to decide if you want to do it? Meg, I can tell you

that it is the best choice I ever made for myself. I feel so much

better, and I move easier etc... I think the weight falls off as

long as you follow the program by eating right and exercising. Take

care - lisamathis

> I have been on a cruise and there was food EVERYWHERE!! I do

remember

> there being lots of yogurt available whenever I wanted it. (At

the

> time I was trying to keep on Weight Watchers.) After the first

day or

> two, I said screw it though. I have not had the surgery yet and

don't

> even know if I will be approved (even though it has been suggested

to

> me by two doctors). I am sure you look at food way differently

than

> even people trying to follow weight watchers on a cruise. Do you

know

> what cruise line you are going on? You should be able to look up

> sample menus on their website. I know they had low sugar deserts

for us

> every night too. I hope you have a blast! When did you have

surgery?

> Just wondering how long the weight continues to fall off? MEG

>

>

> >

> > Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week of

Feb.

> I

> > am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to buy

> outfits

> > a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few days

> > prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I plan

to

> > have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> > supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating

while on

> > the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I

should

> > pack? lisamathis

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Cat .... diving sounds really fun

>

> , my husband and I have been to Cozumel 6 times - we LOVE it!

> We're avid scuba divers, and the diving is wonderful. It's a great

> place, low-crime, safe, nice, sweet people. If you need any advice

> about Cozumel, just let me know.

>

> --Cat

>

>

>

> > > > Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week

of

> > Feb. I

> > > > am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to

buy

> > outfits

> > > > a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few

days

> > > > prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I

plan

> > to

> > > > have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> > > > supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating

> > while on

> > > > the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I

> > should

> > > > pack? lisamathis

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

LOL... you should just come with me ... you know we could start our

own cruise line for WLS patients although I owe too much on student

loans, so you would be stuck financing it! Don't worry; I will do

the Congo line!

> I've never been on a cruise but I would think they'd have shrimp.

Eat

> shrimp...then eat some more shrimp...then some more shrimp...then

put

> some in some baggies, freeze it, and send it to me.

>

> Probably could also tackle some turkey/chicken luncheon meats.

>

>

> >

> > Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week of

Feb.

> I

> > am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to buy

> outfits

> > a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few days

> > prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I plan

to

> > have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> > supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating

while on

> > the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I

should

> > pack? lisamathis

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I know alot of cruises (royal carribbean for one) promote healthy meals for

their menus. Sugar free desserts were good! I attended alot of exercise

classes while I was on the cruise too. I like to learn different things while I

am on the cruise. I once got my group to attend a dance class cause I needed

the points (there are prizes awarded according to how many points you collect

One class = 1 point). I LOVED talking walks on the track with the ocean breeze.

Jackie in CA

lisamathis76 lisamathis76@...> wrote:

Hi Meg, thanks for responding. I had lap RNY September of 2006, and

I am down well over fifty to sixty pounds (sorry I don't have an

exact number but I haven't weighed lately). I feel great! I am

going on Norwegian. I will take your advice and look up the

information. Thanks, I hadn't even thought of that. You say that

you have not had the surgery but had it suggested to you by doctors

twice. Does this mean you are working on getting it approved or

just trying to decide if you want to do it? Meg, I can tell you

that it is the best choice I ever made for myself. I feel so much

better, and I move easier etc... I think the weight falls off as

long as you follow the program by eating right and exercising. Take

care - lisamathis

> I have been on a cruise and there was food EVERYWHERE!! I do

remember

> there being lots of yogurt available whenever I wanted it. (At

the

> time I was trying to keep on Weight Watchers.) After the first

day or

> two, I said screw it though. I have not had the surgery yet and

don't

> even know if I will be approved (even though it has been suggested

to

> me by two doctors). I am sure you look at food way differently

than

> even people trying to follow weight watchers on a cruise. Do you

know

> what cruise line you are going on? You should be able to look up

> sample menus on their website. I know they had low sugar deserts

for us

> every night too. I hope you have a blast! When did you have

surgery?

> Just wondering how long the weight continues to fall off? MEG

>

>

> >

> > Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week of

Feb.

> I

> > am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to buy

> outfits

> > a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few days

> > prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I plan

to

> > have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> > supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating

while on

> > the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I

should

> > pack? lisamathis

> >

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the information; I didn't know you could exercise on

cruises. I will try it out and let you know how it goes!

>

> I know alot of cruises (royal carribbean for one) promote healthy

meals for their menus. Sugar free desserts were good! I attended

alot of exercise classes while I was on the cruise too. I like to

learn different things while I am on the cruise. I once got my

group to attend a dance class cause I needed the points (there are

prizes awarded according to how many points you collect One class

= 1 point). I LOVED talking walks on the track with the ocean

breeze.

>

> Jackie in CA

>

> lisamathis76 wrote:

> Hi Meg, thanks for responding. I had lap RNY September

of 2006, and

> I am down well over fifty to sixty pounds (sorry I don't have an

> exact number but I haven't weighed lately). I feel great! I am

> going on Norwegian. I will take your advice and look up the

> information. Thanks, I hadn't even thought of that. You say that

> you have not had the surgery but had it suggested to you by

doctors

> twice. Does this mean you are working on getting it approved or

> just trying to decide if you want to do it? Meg, I can tell you

> that it is the best choice I ever made for myself. I feel so much

> better, and I move easier etc... I think the weight falls off as

> long as you follow the program by eating right and exercising.

Take

> care - lisamathis

>

> > I have been on a cruise and there was food EVERYWHERE!! I do

> remember

> > there being lots of yogurt available whenever I wanted it. (At

> the

> > time I was trying to keep on Weight Watchers.) After the first

> day or

> > two, I said screw it though. I have not had the surgery yet and

> don't

> > even know if I will be approved (even though it has been

suggested

> to

> > me by two doctors). I am sure you look at food way differently

> than

> > even people trying to follow weight watchers on a cruise. Do you

> know

> > what cruise line you are going on? You should be able to look up

> > sample menus on their website. I know they had low sugar deserts

> for us

> > every night too. I hope you have a blast! When did you have

> surgery?

> > Just wondering how long the weight continues to fall off? MEG

> >

> >

> > >

> > > Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week of

> Feb.

> > I

> > > am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to buy

> > outfits

> > > a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few

days

> > > prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I

plan

> to

> > > have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> > > supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating

> while on

> > > the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I

> should

> > > pack? lisamathis

> > >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

I have no advice, but wanted to say have a WONDERFUL time!!!!! DH's

sister and brother in law go on a cruise every year at xmas time.

They love it!! Let us know how it goes!

Hugs,

>

> Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week of Feb. I

> am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to buy outfits

> a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few days

> prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I plan to

> have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating while on

> the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I should

> pack? lisamathis

>

[Guest guest]

, diving IS really fun! It's my favorite activity. We're " dive

hogs! " DH and I have been certified since 1990 and we take at least

one diving trip a year. This year it's a week on Bonaire followed by

one on Curacao. On those islands, they have tanks available 24/7 and

you can do night dives whenever you like. It's awesome! The reef is

right outside the resort on Bonaire. We do several dives on the house

reef.

Best part? You're weightless! It's one sport you can continue to enjoy

even if you get a little heavy. Of course, I'm looking to carrying

less lead around - the more fat you have, the more buoyant you are,

and the more lead you have to carry. I'm gonna be streamlined!

--Cat

>

> Thanks Cat .... diving sounds really fun

>

>

> >

> > , my husband and I have been to Cozumel 6 times - we LOVE it!

> > We're avid scuba divers, and the diving is wonderful. It's a great

> > place, low-crime, safe, nice, sweet people. If you need any advice

> > about Cozumel, just let me know.

> >

> > --Cat

[Guest guest]

After my protracted divorce I couldn't finance my way out of a paper

bag.

> > >

> > > Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week of

> Feb.

> > I

> > > am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to buy

> > outfits

> > > a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few days

> > > prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I

plan

> to

> > > have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> > > supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating

> while on

> > > the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I

> should

> > > pack? lisamathis

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Mike,

This is why marriage scares the HELL out of me.....I like my money and my

house and my retirement and all that good stuff that you lose in

California........

Mike T

-------------- Original message --------------

> After my protracted divorce I couldn't finance my way out of a paper

> bag.

>

>

> > > >

> > > > Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week of

> > Feb.

> > > I

> > > > am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to buy

> > > outfits

> > > > a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few days

> > > > prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I

> plan

> > to

> > > > have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> > > > supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating

> > while on

> > > > the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I

> > should

> > > > pack? lisamathis

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

AMEN to that Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh but if the jerk could see me

now!!!!!!!~ in CA

> > > >

> > > > Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week

of

> > Feb.

> > > I

> > > > am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to

buy

> > > outfits

> > > > a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few

days

> > > > prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I

> plan

> > to

> > > > have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> > > > supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for eating

> > while on

> > > > the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I

> > should

> > > > pack? lisamathis

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

My ex saw me last night at my son's basketball scrimage. I hear she

had a tough time shopping with my kids for xmas gifts for me because

she didn't know my size. It seems she didn't feel comfortable buying

me only an XL sweatshirt. It's nice to hear she's having discomfort

spending money on at least some clothing considering how much I pay

in child support.

Mike in GR

> > > > >

> > > > > Okay, I am going on a seven nights cruise in the first week

> of

> > > Feb.

> > > > I

> > > > > am still in the rapid weight loss phase, so I will wait to

> buy

> > > > outfits

> > > > > a few days prior to the cruise (yes, newbies, I said a few

> days

> > > > > prior;you can't imagine how fast the weight falls off!)...I

> > plan

> > > to

> > > > > have all my vitamins ready to go and a few protien

> > > > > supplements/shakes...does anyone have suggestions for

eating

> > > while on

> > > > > the ship? I am hoping to find something...anything else I

> > > should

> > > > > pack? lisamathis

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

LOL! Shauna wouldn't do that to you. ;-) Did I say that outloud?

W

380/255/160

tune1552@... wrote:

> Mike,

> This is why marriage scares the HELL out of me.....I like my money and my

house and my retirement and all that good stuff that you lose in

California........

>

> Mike T

>

[Guest guest]

LOL! Join the club. We're still paying Tim's ex child support for a

child that's living w/ us. She has until Friday to agree or disagree w/

the offer we proposed and then we're getting w/ a lawyer to file for

modification. We can't afford to pay $250 a week when one of the kids

is living w/ us.

W

380/255/160

Mike wrote:

> My ex saw me last night at my son's basketball scrimage. I hear she

> had a tough time shopping with my kids for xmas gifts for me because

> she didn't know my size. It seems she didn't feel comfortable buying

> me only an XL sweatshirt. It's nice to hear she's having discomfort

> spending money on at least some clothing considering how much I pay

> in child support.

>

> Mike in GR

>

[Guest guest]

HAAA......LOL.....Thats what they all say!! LOL.........

Mike T

-------------- Original message --------------

> LOL! Shauna wouldn't do that to you. ;-) Did I say that outloud?

>

> W

> 380/255/160

>

> tune1552@... wrote:

> > Mike,

> > This is why marriage scares the HELL out of me.....I like my money and my

> house and my retirement and all that good stuff that you lose in

> California........

> >

> > Mike T

> >

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

LOL! Sorry couldn't resist. ;-) Have you talked to her thru

Christmas? Just wondering how she's doing w/ the holidays and all.

W

380/255/160

tune1552@... wrote:

> HAAA......LOL.....Thats what they all say!! LOL.........

>

> Mike T

>

[Guest guest]

She is doing good.....she is smelling the roses this year...She is having a good

time this year with the kids....I hope she comes back to us soon!

Mike T

-------------- Original message --------------

> LOL! Sorry couldn't resist. ;-) Have you talked to her thru

> Christmas? Just wondering how she's doing w/ the holidays and all.

>

> W

> 380/255/160

>

> tune1552@... wrote:

> > HAAA......LOL.....Thats what they all say!! LOL.........

> >

> > Mike T

> >

>

>

>

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