Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on August 2, 2014

Why do we always go on vacation & overindulge in foods we KNOW could sabotage all of our weight loss efforts??? Is it because of all of the temptation around us??? Do the people who you go away with pressure you to not worry about your diet & say "Just Eat!!! You're on vacation & you should enjoy yourself"! Or what???

I just got back from Grenada a couple of days ago, & I had a blast!!! I really enjoyed myself, but I really enjoyed the food!!! I think I enjoyed it too much!!! LOL!!! The biggest mistake I made was not taking my scale with me. If I had my scale with me, I would have been more conscious of what I was eating, & I would have made the necessary changes to keep myself accountable for my actions. I had every intention of bringing it along, but I forgot to pack it.

Although my sister, brother, & nephew were proud of my weight loss accomplishments, they didn't encourage me to stay focused on my diet; they just said that I should eat, drink, & enjoy my vacation. My sister lives in Georgia, & since we both love to eat, wherever we went, when she ate, I ate!!! (Oh, by the way, she's a size 6-8 - she lost 50 pounds!!!) If she wanted to try the desserts, I was right behind her. I had a choice. I could have said that I was going to continue to stay focused, but I wanted to EAT!!! I could have had a "treat meal" instead of cheating the whole time, but I wanted to eat whatever I wanted without any restrictions. I've been focused on my diet since my first challenge began 5/6/14, & I felt that I deserved it. All I can say is "Oh well". I did it to myself. I just didn't want to pass up on anything. Now I just have to deal with it.

Now, I'm back on track. I'm drinking my hot lemon water, loading up on plenty of fluids, & eating clean. No one sabotaged me; I did it to myself, & now I have to pay the price of not reaching my weight loss goal for one of my 6-month challenges. Hard lesson well learned, but I have no regrets.

One day, I'll get it right.....................................

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Michelle A.

08/22/2014 7:02AM

That is awesome!! Great job in your efforts to make it this far!!! This is a journey.. that we continue even after we reach our final goals. The ideal thing is to change our bad habits. Be able to enjoy that one desert and not let it get out of hand. Great post!

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adrienne121

Thanks Michelle!!! I'm still working on myself. So far, I've lost 45.2 pounds, & that's a huge accomplishment for me!!! I still have a long way to go to reach my ultimate goal, & I'm in it for the long haul. Thank you for your positive words!!! Wishing you all the best on your weight loss journey too!!! Take care, & GOD BLESS!!! :-)

adrienne121

Michelle, I've organized a new 4% challenge: Adrienne's CHOOSIN' TO LOSE IT Challenge. It begins 10/27/14 & ends 11/23/14. Here's the link: http://www.dietbetter.com/games/52054 .

If you interested in getting PUMPED UP & motivated to lose more weight, please feel free to join me & the rest of my DietBetter family!!! We're gonna inspire & motivate you to be successful in achieving your weight loss goal, & you're gonna have fun while doing it too!!! :-)

Vicki60

08/02/2014 6:01PM

You will get it right! I've done the same thing many times. I remember how stuffed I felt afterwards and that's not a good thing! No one is perfect so get back with the program and forgive yourself. I've been trying to treat myself some along the way so I don't feel so deprived. I love chips and salsa with a margarita so I've been having one or two a month. I share my favorite mexican plate with my husband which is his favorite also. I usually skip the tortilla but this week I felt like having one. Knock on wood but this seems to be working for me . I have a cruise coming up in December so I hope I will do better than I did last time. Your story reminded me of myself! Lol. You're really doing great! Already conquering the damage and you'll remember this on your next vacation. Sure you'll indulge more than the norm but once you're back home a little extra exercise and watching your calories will get you right back where you want to be. Best of luck on round three!

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adrienne121

Thanks for your positive words of encouragement Vicki!!! I still haven't gotten to the point where I can have a little bit & be satisfied, so I try not to do it at all. I commend you for being able to share with hubby & be content. One day I'll be able to do that. I'm a work in progress. :-)

Sounds like you have a handle on things & you're gonna do well on your cruise. Thanks again!!! :-)

adrienne121

Vicki, I've organized a new 4% challenge: Adrienne's CHOOSIN' TO LOSE IT Challenge. It begins 10/27/14 & ends 11/23/14. Here's the link: http://www.dietbetter.com/games/52054 .

If you interested in getting PUMPED UP & motivated to lose more weight, please feel free to join me & the rest of my DietBetter family!!! We're gonna inspire & motivate you to be successful in achieving your weight loss goal, & you're gonna have fun while doing it too!!! :-)

HapiCampr

08/02/2014 10:09AM

Adrienne121...I love that you bring up topics current to you and relevant to me! I also understand that we, on DB10, are all dealing with weight issues so most of us probably feel you on this topic. I'm looking forward to learning from your story and any others about travel so that I can perhaps make better choices on my upcoming travel. I'm worried on one hand and really tired of being a victim of the scale on the other. I'm reminded of the gal that posted about looking forward to New Years because, for once, she won't have weight loss as a resolution. I feel the same way about travel and weight gain...I don't want to have to come back a slave to the scale. Wow...I just ranted!!! LOL

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adrienne121

Tori, I hope that what we've all been going through when traveling will help strengthen you & help you make better decisions while you're away. I hate being a "slave" to the scale too, & I'm sooo tired of losing to gain & just repeating the process over & over again!!! I'm gonna get a handle on it someday, somehow..... :-)

adrienne121

And Tori, it's okay to rant!!! We all have our own way of expressing ourselves. This is what builds us up!!! If we didn't express how we feel, no one would learn anything from our experiences. :-)

KnitterBeth

08/02/2014 7:32AM

I've gotten to asking myself 2 questions:
1. "is it worth it?"... meaning, is this splurge worth the calories and whatever feelings I might have about going off my eating plan cost me?
2. "how recently have I splurged?"... making me accountable for not going nuts too often.

If I answer "yes" to the first question and "not within the last 3 days" to the second, I go ahead and splurge with no regrets and no looking back. :) It's surprising how much this strategy keeps me on my plan.

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adrienne121

KnitterBeth, I love your plan. I'm usually consistent when dieting (hadn't gone off track for almost 3 months before I went to Grenada). The only problem I have is this: I can convince myself that it's worth the cheat while I'm on vacation, but I don't know how to stop once I start. I need to find a balance so that even if I'm away, I can just say I'm gonna have ----, & that's it!!! I'm either gonna have a cheat meal or dessert; I don't want cheat days...... I haven't gotten to that point yet. :-)

Thanks for giving us something to think about. I really appreciate it!!! :-)

adrienne121

KnitterBeth, I've organized a new 4% challenge: Adrienne's CHOOSIN' TO LOSE IT Challenge. It begins 10/27/14 & ends 11/23/14. Here's the link: http://www.dietbetter.com/games/52054 .

If you interested in getting PUMPED UP & motivated to lose more weight, please feel free to join me & the rest of my DietBetter family!!! We're gonna inspire & motivate you to be successful in achieving your weight loss goal, & you're gonna have fun while doing it too!!! :-)

Kathy

08/02/2014 7:24AM

Don't beat yourself up. Yes a vacation is an 'excuse' but at times at least in my world I haven't been on a true vacation in over a year. So, how often does that happen :P If I count going to the shore every other week as a vacation then I would have a problem. So I try to explain to my alter ego the difference between a relaxing weekend in a different state vs vacation and even then I try to get it down to enjoyment meals rather than days. There is no failure! There are only lessons :) Be proud of yourself for knowing your body and mind and for not hiding. That's why I love the new blog feature. I've admitted things to myself for the first time in years. It's emotional purging :)

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adrienne121

Thanks Kathy!!! Well said!!! It's like making a confession without the priest!!! It helps keep us accountable. Love it!!! :-)

adrienne121

Kathy, I've organized a new 4% challenge: Adrienne's CHOOSIN' TO LOSE IT Challenge. It begins 10/27/14 & ends 11/23/14. Here's the link: http://www.dietbetter.com/games/52054 .

If you interested in getting PUMPED UP & motivated to lose more weight, please feel free to join me & the rest of my DietBetter family!!! We're gonna inspire & motivate you to be successful in achieving your weight loss goal, & you're gonna have fun while doing it too!!! :-)

Gigglesgurl7014

08/02/2014 6:59AM

Vacations are awesome! But they also suck on our weight loss goals. We have an issue at my house where we eat out all weekend. Last night it was McDonalds and Wendy , and since it was my low carb day I picked a salad.

If you want to indulge I have read somewhere when you are at a restaurant to ask them to serve you half and box the other half before it comes to you. This way you don't feel obligated to eat the whole thing but you still get to eat it a portion. Restaurant portions are made for 2 whole meals or more now adays. We have a few more weeks on this diet bet. I am sure you can reach your goal this week. Keep your head up , drink lots of water, do a turbo or fit carb cycle to get your body back on tract along with the 9 min mission and shredders. You will be back on track in no time.

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adrienne121

Thanks Gigglesgurl7014!!! I'm probably gonna make one 6-month challenge, but not the other. Weigh-in for one is between tomorrow & 8/4. If I can lose 7-10 between those 2 days, I can do it!!! LOL!!!