12/16/06 10-day holiday cruise Part 2

[WMILLER86]

Anyone on a diet out there? Geez, I'd LOVE to drop pounds for this trip!

take it easy
Christine

Uh, Yeah! I am trying. I was going so good last August. And me getting weight off during the summer is a big accomplishment! Anyway, there I was "cruising" right along, dropping those pounds doing a sort of low carb thing. By the Thanksgiving cruise, I would be in great shape to wear those smaller clothes. Then a couple of ladies named Katrina and Rita came along and screwed up my diet all to heck.
My sisiters and their familes live in Missisippi, and were hit hard by Hurricane Katrina. I spent a week there helping cut trees, shoveling mud out of homes, etc. You ate whatever you could find!
A week after I got back from Mississippi. Kelli and I went to Cancun to her brothers wedding. No dieting is allowed in Cancun by local law, I think.

Then on September 23, we had our own hurricane that slammed right up our tails. Rita put me without electricity for 22 days. I am an insurance agent, so I was kinda busy. And again, I ate whatever I could. And that included some delicious cookies and treats mailed to us from our DIS friends.
So, that got us to cruise time and you KNOW that there is no dieting onboard.
After Christmas, I rededicated to my low carb plan. And here I am.

Willie

 

[karylrocks]

I'm with you, Christine! I even put it right there in my siggie for God and everybody to see, so no more cheating!

I could not find the teen thread, can you post a link? I'm trying to get DS interested, but it may take him awhile to get into it.

 

[windermerejudy]

There are only National Lists. There usually aren't state lists unless a crisis develops (9/11 or Katrina), but they are dissolved as soon as the people will fit onto the national list. The waiting period will vary depending on the type of transplant that is required (cadaveric, living-donor, auxiliary), blood type, the severity of the illness, and height and weight.

Yes I know, I ran an Emergency room for many years. I have a masters degree in nursing and worked ALOT with donors and my DH is a physician. Usually if you are prioritized they give you an estimated time frame. That is why I was asking. It can vary greatly. i don't recall anyone being deferred due to height.

 

[WMILLER86]

I gave the teen thread a bump and directed my dd's towards it. Maybe they will all get to know each other.


Well. I am outta here! Off the Austin for some R and R. this will be my last weekend with a chance to get away for a while.

Y'all have a great weekend. I'm gonna have a FEW low carb Miller Lites this weekend.

Willie

 

[realtorlady]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1018747



Hello everyone....

Hope I got this right. This is the shortcut to Brianna's thread

Christine

 

[magiroux]

Hi guys. I really want to thank everyone who offered kinds words of support for me in the last couple of weeks. It really is very much appreciated.

Welcome to all you new posters to the thread . It's great to see more people joining in. It's nice to see more people joining in from the '04 - 10 day. Christine, I met you at the sail away party, but I don't think we met up after that. And Judy, so glad you will be able to join in all the fun this time around.

gaRry, I really do hope everything works out for you. Your story is very disturbing how records as important as the ones that should have been documented after that incident are non-exsistent. You will be in my prayers for a quick match for transplant and speedy recovery.

Christine, I have lost and gained the same 15 pounds, 10 times over, for what seems like the last year and a half. Can you say... ? I need to get my $hit together. As for DH, well, let's not even go there. We have had several "heated" discussions in recent weeks about his "falling off the wagon" and not willing to get back on track.

 

[magiroux]

Hi All - Waiting to see what the track of the expected n'oreaster will be. A little to the east would make me happy (snow would miss us).



Sue

Sue, If you're talking about the one this weekend, it looks like it's gonna dump right on top of my house , so you probably don't have to worry much.

I am supposed to go skiing in New Hampshire next week for Feb School break. I was gonna cancel 'cause it hasn't even been cold enough around here to make snow, but this may change things.

 

[fabulusk]

Anyone on a diet out there? Geez, I'd LOVE to drop pounds for this trip!

take it easy
Christine[/QUOTE]

Well I hope that I drop a few pounds. I am just making better choices-NO more fast food and take out. I started on January 4th after my mother-in-law booked the cruise. Since they (My inlaws) are relatively tall and fit, I thought that it might be kind of nice to drop a few pounds. So maybe I won't stick out like a sore thumb. They are Norweigan and Scottish and I am Hawiian, Mexican, and English. Short, stocky, frugal. LOL My DH is 6'7" and I am 5'3" so in an effort to not look the number 10, I will hopefully stick to my improved eating habits.

So if anyone needs a diet buddy, here I am.

 

[justmestace]

Hi there!

gaRry.....Vicki called a little bit ago...they just came out of the Haunted Mansion and were in line for Big Thunder Railroad. She called back after that, and were heading to eat. I think she was trying to make me JEALOUS. And it worked!
She said to tell you "hi".



Judy...you asked a while back about the ornament exchange. We each brought one ornament, something special or maybe representative of our area. Mine was a Spanish mission, for the Southwest.
I think they had a hat with each family's name, and when they drew our name we got to pick one (wrapped) ornament out of the pile of them in the middle of the room, and open it. When they drew the next name, that person could either "steal" someone's already opened ornament, or take one from the pile. The "game" ended when all of the wrapped ornaments were chosen and opened. We had so much fun!

 

[Denise Escola]

Hello everybody

TGIF

Ornament exchange...yep and I still have the very cool ornament from Stacey hanging in the window of my kitchen. So I think of Stacey everyday.

DIET well yeah!! Lose weight well uhhh. I'll buddy up. DH started running home from work and he has dropped about 12 pounds. As for me, I start working out and then I drop off. We have been improving our diet immensly. I hear it does help to have somebody helping you along. For me it is finding (making) the time to exercise.

Garry I will find out what my blood is. Pitiful I don't know I know.

Hi Bubbles!!! I missed you.

Time to go watch opening ceremonies.

Cheers- D

 

[magiroux]

Hello everybody



DH started running home from work and he has dropped about 12 pounds.

Hey, hey , I could handle that one!!!! Oh, that's right, I work from home .

missed you too babe

 

[Denise Escola]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Have my second cooking class today. A Taste of Italy is the title of this class. Can't wait. Then it is home for chores and to plant our new persimmon tree. Next is an avocado tree. That should only take about 3-5 years to fruit. I think I'll put that one where the funky lemon tree(?) is. Plus it will create great shade for the yard.

ok on the idea of diets...who has tried the South Beach? ABS? DH likes the ABS diet and I kindof tried the South Beach and I tell you what I lost weight even when I cheated. I have the Firm system which includes a diet plan combined with the workouts and it is not bad at all. You just have to work out, Hence the problem. Yeah I have about 20 extra pounds of me I would like to shed. Saw some pictures DH took of me last cruise. Ah Hah theres the motivation. Print those suckers and put them up on the door of the pantry.

Munchkins are up now so my quiet time on the computer is coming to an end.
Have a great day all.
D

 

[magiroux]

Denise, that cooking class sounds awesome. I love to cook.

I have been dieting on and off since Julia was born. As far as diets, did LA Weight Loss (had very good results, lost 35# in about 10 weeks and kept it off close to 1 year, then gained all but 15# back), Weight Watchers (lost 25#), South Beach (lost 5-10#, but gained that back the quickest). Basically any common sense diet works well for me. It's the comittment to myself to stay on the program that is my downfall. I actually just signed up for SparkPeople. It's free so I'll see what that has to offer.

 

[justmestace]

I'm waiting for them to put that "weight loss shot" into action. Heck, I've tried everything else...why not?

 

[wdwgoose]

staCey NA NA NA NNNNAAAAAAA


she likes doing that too me, OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH its 80 outside I JUST had to turn on the AIR



Glad she called you and NOT me.




HI ALL

very SLOW NIGHT great.

work SUN Tues then off for 4 days

trying to head To W D W FEB 20 for the week, I NEED A VACATION

anyone else ????????


see what the weather is like, maybee meet up with SCUBAS for a dive or more. I would like to try the shore diving at ft lauderdale sounds very nice.

well lots of work to get done stalls to clean feed kid



gaRry

 

[karylrocks]

OK, if I have to ...... T O P




gaRry you are slipping .......

 

[windermerejudy]

Hi all,

Denise what did you guys try today? I need some new recipes although we are trying this new concept thing. It is awesome! it is called "Lets Eat Dinner". You go for 2 hours and prepare either 8 or 12 meals there. They have all the ingredients prepared. Each month the options change and you select from approx 20 dishes. I just started and was too busy to go in so for $20 more they will make them for you. You take them immed. to the freezer when you get home and thaw one out 24 hr. ahead. So far we have had white bean chicken chili, and pesto rigatoni with shrimp. Both were delicious. Evidently they are expanding nationally so look for them if you are busy and need some dinner quick fixes. Many low carb choices and all fresh ingredients. Now there is more time for homework help...

It is freezing cold here!!!!!!!!!!! They said it was colder last night than it had been in something like 3 years. The good news is it is supposed to be warmer next weekend . GaRry ----the 20th is supposed to be great with temps in the 80s. My kids have these really weird breaks this year and are off that week. We are going to a place near Port Charlotte called Gasparilla Island. No cars. Lots of Sharks Teeth hopefully not lots of sharks.
Judy

 

[wdwgoose]

I MUST BEE

I'll try and not let that happen AGAIN,

well got bad news today the horse barn I've been renting
she just doubled my rent,

we agreed 5 yrs at a price becuase I would have to invest alot into it and now a year and a half later. WHAMMIE just let a note on the door.

I REALLY DO NEED TO GET AWAY.

NOW i need to find another BARN or just buy land and build my own.

I'm just WAY TOO TRUSTING!!!!!!!!!!!!


gaRry

 

[windermerejudy]

GaRry --that warm weather better come if you are going diving in FLL and we are going to a resort where all there is to do is beach, pool, and tarpon fish. Its not like we can go drive to a movie. I bet your wife and DD are freezing (especially in Cheer outfit at MGM) BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR I am convinced that there is no place in Orlando as cold as Epcot on a cold night. The wind whips across the lake. Seems like we always hit the cold nights there mistakenly. I guess holding a frozen margarita doesn't help. They do have the BEST!!!!!!!!!!

 

[wdwgoose]

JUST remember they are from M I C H I G A N

SO whats COLD to you is WARM to them,

SO you are not home that week ???????? thats on the west coast??????

TKDLISA moved to branden bradenton the one east of I 75 over there.
REALLY it VEL??? CO I can get there just CAN'T SPELL IT





WE will be in OCALA ( summerfield) on the 21 hope to DIVE and WDW.






gaRry