I am so happy I posted this. I knew my WISH friends would be right there for me. You guys are so awesome, and I appreciate each and every word of comfort and encouragement.
PV!! I have been awol the past years, but am back losing here at WISH and remember your many encouraging posts that helped me so much! Do not let anything rob you of your joys! 30 pounds is awesome!!
say goodbye forever to them! The majority of folks out there are kind and considerate, do not let the few turkeys get you down! Enjoy every minute of your wonderful break!
Thank you very much! Glad to see you are back at WISH too. You are right about the majority of people. I am happy about the 30# loss. I've been at a standstill for about a month, after a procedure I had I couldn't work out for a while, so I can take pride and comfort that I do truly believe the 30# is gone for good, because I AM NOT sliding backwards, just maintaining right now, getting ready for my next downward journey. THANKS!
Oh sweety have you seen how much 30lbs are? I mean visually see? Get a bag of 30lb rocks and try to lug them around all day.
I understand your apprehension, actually I feel the same way as you do for our upcoming vacation ( not Disney tho).
Here are my suggestions to hopefully help you be less apprehensive and enjoy your trip of a lifetime :
1. Make your exercise plan. Yes I know you are on a vacation but knowing that you keep a certain routine will help you feel better. The ship has excellent fitness center. Make the most if it
2. Make your eating plan. Give yourself some breaks so you won't feel like you've blown it when you deviate from your regular plan. And so you can enjoy your trip.
3. Keep in mind your NSV (non scale victories). For example: eating 5 servings of veggies per day, walking 3mi a day etc. This will keep your mind think positive instead of negative while you're there.
4. HAVE FUN!!!! This is your trip of a lifetime make sure it feels like one
HTH!
THANK you!!! You are right about the visualization. Not only that, but the way I move is certain to be better with the loss, and more energy to enjoy myself. I LOVE your suggestions. I mentioned above that I wasn't able to work out after a procedure I had, and now that the vacation is so close I am spending ALOT of time getting things ready for the trip and haven't really spent time working out. BUT, when I was exercising one thing I dreamed of doing is working out in the gym area. Watching the ocean sail by...
Your suggestions reinvigorated me and tonight took a walk with DH, didn't snack after dinner and decided that I AM going to work out on the ship! Next year DD and I plan to go to WDW and universal again for a mommy daughter trip, so I will continue to work hard so I can ride the Harry Potter ride and do so much more.
thanks, it definitely helped!
I have been stalking you my friend and it is so good to see you again. Do not weep my dear PRINCESS you are very special and loved just the way you are.
I dreamed of a cruise for my 50th birthday. I am morbidly obese and was concerned about what others would think of me as I enjoyed the cruise line's beautiful private island. I posted this concern on cruise critic and was shocked at the replies. Every single person assured me that everyone would be so busy enjoying themselves that no one would be paying any attention to me. I never had the guts to take that cruise and I truly regret my loss.
You have had this trip planned for a long time. It will be full of wonderful memories for you and your family. You are a realist and know that everything will not be perfect but with the right attitude you can find the sunshine through the clouds.
Stay Calm, just breathe. Focus on the good. Ride what you can, do what you can, enjoy it all. Don't obsess and dwell on the negative. You may be pleasantly surprised how some things work out. I know there will be an exorbitant amount of pixie dust sprinkled on you and your family.
There will always be haters calling us 'the ugly'. Some pretty packages also hold some really ugly things. It is their loss if they judge us by our current package. Screw them. There will some that will see the beautiful woman that you are and they will be rewarded with your good company, who cares about the others that have clouded vision.
Hold your head up high royal PRINCESS. You are truly special to many people, especially your family that will enjoy this trip with you. Have a great time and please check in with lots of details when you get back to reality.
Brenda! So happy to hear from you! I LOVED how you talked about the pretty packages having ugly things in them. That was a great visualization of the haters. Reminds me of the movie Shallow Hal. We are beautiful ladies, with friends and family that love us. You are so right that it is those people that make the difference. My family and friends love me... the real ME. I know they are worried for my health, but they look past my packaging and see who I am. I need to honor that, and because of those great words, I know that I can enjoy the vacation. They will just be so happy to have such a great experience, and we will have those memories to share. I am so sorry that you never got to take your trip. But it isn't too late! There truly isn't anything better than a
DCL vacation.
Castaway Cay is a little slice of Heaven. Do it now, and make those memories you too deserve, because you are awesome!
Three years ago you faced a frozen Lake Michigan and laughed in her face as you did the Polar Plunge (
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2045304). Anyone who can do that can face a bunch of friendly dolphins who weigh more than you do and people on a cruise ship. You will NEVER see those people again. Who cares what they think or what they say?
Congratulations on your weight loss! Instead of thinking about what you might have lost, think about what you have lost! 30 lbs is nothing to sneeze at
. In addition, if you still live in Wisconsin you NEED a break, LOL.
Oh MY Gosh!!! Thank you so much for posting that. I just went back and reread that post. That was a great moment in my life. You are so right, I really needed to remember that courage, strength and determination I had. I can use that same courage, determination, strength AND grace to go and have a good time. You are right, I will never see those people again. I try and teach DD to not worry what other people say, just to be herself. Looks like I need to listen to my own advice too... thanks for saying that, it is a good thing to hear and remember that they will hopefully be focussed on their vacation, and if not, who cares, I want to enjoy this trip of a lifetime. And Yes, we are still in Wisconsin! The weather has been CRAZY here. It will be great to get away to the warmth of the islands...
AND I just have to say that we were trying to decide where everyone goes in the Hogwarts Houses. I had a hard time being "sorted", sort of have qualities from each of the houses. I finally found an online quiz and it sorted me to Gryffindor, but the score had equal points with Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff too. Your reminder of my polar bear plunge makes me feel like I am more Gryffindor!!!! THANKS!
. Where did you take your online quiz? I'd be interested in where I would be sorted.
