LOSE BEFORE YOU CRUISE - Support Thread for all Cruisers

[cruisecrasher]

Out for my morning run!

How'd y'all do over the weekend?

 

[Missypyxi]

I haven't booked yet, but I'm counting on you all to help me . . . I am planning this week to book our very first family vacation, sailing on the Magic out of Galveston on May 4, 2013.

I am about 50lb overweight . . . and would like to lose at least 30 by cruise time . . .

I checked into the fitbit pedometer mentioned a few posts ago, but that was just outside my budget. I did just purchase online the Yamax SW701
Multi-Function Digi-Walker Pedometer - it is supposed to be able to track walking AND jogging/running steps (the reviews were very positive).

Anyway, there is a fitness center where I work, and I can squeeze in a 20-30 minute workout before work starts. So, I plan on doing the treadmill, elliptical, and rowing machine - but mostly treadmill.

Thanks in advance for your support!

Nichole

If you have an iPhone, there's a pedometer app. You can search for it in the App Store. 30 lbs by may is doable! You can do it!

 

[Missypyxi]

Out for my morning run!

How'd y'all do over the weekend?

Did 3 miles of running on Saturday and no exercise yesterday, but I was we'll under my calorie goal. Today I did 2 miles of walking and 30 mins of cardio yoga! Total weight loss 8 lbs now!

 

[cruisecrasher]

Did 3 miles of running on Saturday and no exercise yesterday, but I was we'll under my calorie goal. Today I did 2 miles of walking and 30 mins of cardio yoga! Total weight loss 8 lbs now!

Yay! Go you.

 

[syrumani]

If you have an iPhone, there's a pedometer app. You can search for it in the App Store. 30 lbs by may is doable! You can do it!

I don't have an iphone, but I will check the apps available . . . didn't even think of that, thanks!

At work today there was a lady in the cafeteria selling healthy cookbooks . . . she's a dietician here in town . . . it was a book full of "quick and easy" healthy recipies for the busy family. I thought it was worth the $$, and she even signed it for me! Spent the afternoon marking recipies, so I will make a list and go shopping on Saturday for the ingredients . . .

 

[Missypyxi]

I don't have an iphone, but I will check the apps available . . . didn't even think of that, thanks!

At work today there was a lady in the cafeteria selling healthy cookbooks . . . she's a dietician here in town . . . it was a book full of "quick and easy" healthy recipies for the busy family. I thought it was worth the $$, and she even signed it for me! Spent the afternoon marking recipies, so I will make a list and go shopping on Saturday for the ingredients . . .

Oh! Any good recipes in there that you'd like to share? We're big chicken eaters in my house. Though lately I'm trying really hard to be vegetarian..

 

[syrumani]

Oh! Any good recipes in there that you'd like to share? We're big chicken eaters in my house. Though lately I'm trying really hard to be vegetarian..

I marked 6 chicken recipies, and 3 vegetarian ones. If you guys want, I will post a few of them over the weekend.

 

[PryncessLace]

Down 2 more pounds! I'm 6 lbs away from ultimate goal weight!!

 

[cruisecrasher]

Two great days so far this week!

Now to keep it up through vacation....
18 days til Magic!

 

[syrumani]

I figured, instead of just printing up the different recipies all at once, I would post them as I make them, and give a little "review" of it at the same time.

Tonite I made Chicken Divan.

I liked it . . . it was a bit too "mayonnaiseeee" for me, but I am not a fan of mayonaise. However, I did not buy the light mayonnaise - I used the olive oil mayo I already had (gonna use what I have on hand first, before I buy new of something). Next time I will use the light mayo and see how that tastes.

The kids thought it was ok . . . but I think that was because it didn't have catsup, and it had brocolli.

By the time the kids had their share, and hubby and I each had 2 helpings, there are about 3 servings left for lunches.

Chicken Divan
Ingredients
2 (10 oz) packages frozen broccoli spears
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and sliced
2 (10.75oz) cans Campbell's Healthy Request Cream of Chicken Soup
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese shreds
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions
1. Cook brocolli in boiling water (I steamed) until tender; drain. Arrange spears in greased 9 x 13 inch glass dish.
2. Place chicken on top of brocolli.
3. Combine soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Combine breadcrumbs and butter. Sprinkle over all.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
Makes 8 servings

Nutrition Information
330 calories, 16 grams fat, 75mg cholesterol, 510 mg sodium, 23 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fiber, 25 grams protein

Exchanges: 1.5 carbohydrate, 3.5 protein, 3 fat

 

[Missypyxi]

I've hit some road blocks in the past week or so. Sandy kept me indoors with my DS on Monday and Tues. I couldn't have run, anyway. Last Saturday I hurt my dumb calf muscle again. Wednesday I walked 3 miles. Yesterday I gave C25k a shot and did fine, though my leg was hurting toward the end.

Going to do yoga today despite the splint on my pinky from a pumpkin carving incident.

Tomorrow is a running day, but I have a job (I'm a mural painter) so I probably won't have the time to go for a run.

Exciting news is that I bought a one-size-fits-all Tink night shirt from the disney store and its actually BIG on me! I've never been able to wear OSFA!

 

[cruisecrasher]

I've hit some road blocks in the past week or so. Sandy kept me indoors with my DS on Monday and Tues. I couldn't have run, anyway. Last Saturday I hurt my dumb calf muscle again. Wednesday I walked 3 miles. Yesterday I gave C25k a shot and did fine, though my leg was hurting toward the end.

Going to do yoga today despite the splint on my pinky from a pumpkin carving incident.

Tomorrow is a running day, but I have a job (I'm a mural painter) so I probably won't have the time to go for a run.

Exciting news is that I bought a one-size-fits-all Tink night shirt from the disney store and its actually BIG on me! I've never been able to wear OSFA!

WooHoo!
Welcome to the world of the "All"

 

[weaves18]

I've hit some road blocks in the past week or so. Sandy kept me indoors with my DS on Monday and Tues. I couldn't have run, anyway. Last Saturday I hurt my dumb calf muscle again. Wednesday I walked 3 miles. Yesterday I gave C25k a shot and did fine, though my leg was hurting toward the end.

Going to do yoga today despite the splint on my pinky from a pumpkin carving incident.

Tomorrow is a running day, but I have a job (I'm a mural painter) so I probably won't have the time to go for a run.

Exciting news is that I bought a one-size-fits-all Tink night shirt from the disney store and its actually BIG on me! I've never been able to wear OSFA!

Keep it up, don't let an injury stop you, I always try to focus on tightening up my eating if I can't be more active (key word is "try" of course). I tried to friend you on myfitness pal...I think anyway.

 

[weaves18]

Do you all mind if I join in? We have a cruise scheduled for June and I want to use it as motivation to get back in my smaller clothes and be the healthiest I can be!!!

 

[cruisecrasher]

Do you all mind if I join in? We have a cruise scheduled for June and I want to use it as motivation to get back in my smaller clothes and be the healthiest I can be!!!

Welcome!!!

So going for a nice little run this morning but its nasty warm here still. For running, anyhow.

Check back later!

 

[syrumani]

I'm off to do a 5k walk myself.

 

[cruisecrasher]

I'm off to do a 5k walk myself.

Yay! Way to go.
So DD has an upset stomach...so we might be stuck at home most of today.

 

[weaves18]

Welcome!!!

So going for a nice little run this morning but its nasty warm here still. For running, anyhow.

Check back later!

Thanks for the welcome...I WISH it was warm here! I am trying to get a mile a day in no matter what, it's not much but it's a start. I am focusing on eating healthy, when it becomes a habit then I will kick the exercise up a notch.

 

[jcuzzort1026]

We sailed two weeks ago (just before the storm) and I was stressed about how much I would gain on the trip. I lost 65lbs leading up to the trip but am still 30 short of my ultimate goal. I weighed myself the morning we left and the morning after we got back. I only gained 1/2 a pound!!!!! I didn't count calories on the trip (no Internet) and I did eat appetizers and desserts ( including a big island cookie at Castaway Cay ). I tried to order wisely but I didn't just stick with the "lighter fare" options. Luckily the portions are small . I brought clothes to workout in but never made it to the gym. BUT I did take the stairs 90%of the time. Dh wasn't too happy about that but he was a good sport. By the second day my calves were sore and I'm convinced that was the key to not really gaining! Not to mention we didn't have to waste time waiting on the elevators.

 

[carolinamom]

I have decided on an eating plan to use in the next two months to get me on track for my march cruise. DH just told me we are going to Punta Cana in january (with a big group of friends), which certainly has added to my motivation! I just ordered my first month of Medifast- my mom has had a lot of success on this program and has really inspired me! I am a little leary and a little nervous- last year I lost 25 lbs before our spring cruise using a medical weight-loss center (translation: diet pill / no-eatingprogram) and of course, I gained it all back. At least this program has a very solid transition approach and long track record of long-term success. The cruise is still 5 months away. I have a vision of myself healthy, energetic, comfortable in my skin, and solidly grounded in better habits as I sail away!