September 12, 2009 ~ Last Call for Tortola! Thread 3

[jiminyC_fan]

happy birthday woody!

I've edited this twice trying to get all capital letters but it simply refuses. Just want you to know Woody that your birthday is worth more than just small letters.

 

[tinkerbelle77]

I have added the new people but Brooke still waiting for cabin #.

Thank you!!

 

[tinkerbelle77]

Does everybody know about the new kids sail free?

Jan-April dates for 3 and 4 day cruises

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Yes, we just picked up a 3 night Jan. 14 for $777 for 2 adults and 2 kids...3 kid is staying in grandpas room for free...Can't beat that price.

 

[iankh]

On Friday I'll do my last WW weigh in before leaving for vacation. I'm not going to track or count points on vacation. I think it's good to take a break from the routine completely. However, by the time I hit my last weigh in I'll have lost 38-39 pounds total. I'm thinking beforehand, like WW is teaching me to do, and questioning how much weight I am willing to gain for a carefree vacation experience. I'm thinking ten max, five preferred. For that, I'm going to have to limit my unlimited portion of bacon all week. I will be way more active than at home, so I've got that going for me.

Ian, how does one stay on target while not tracking? Especially with tempting meals that I'm not eating at home either? What's your best advice?

Technically, I should be telling you to track and there is no alternative, and there isn't, as I have found that without over the long run tracking portions grow and accountability declines.

For a short period like a vacation, then I would suggest that one be honest with oneself. We all know what is a reasonable portion and what is not a reasonable portion. The challenge is whether we choose to be honest with ourselves as to what's reasonable.

I would also prioritize what's important and not waste points on things that ultimately have no priority or low priority. Priorities should run for the day and not meal by meal.

While I would like to have a huge breakfast and eat the breakfast pastries, in reality it is a low priority meal, when compared to dinner and the breakfast pastries are exceedingly low priority when compared to dessert at dinner. Therefore, I will be more relaxed at dinner than I will at breakfast.

I am also accountable for any weight I gain, and can accept a 2 to 3 pound gain and in the end, it must have occurred only for things I really wanted and not for anything silly.

I did this during our trip to WDW in May. I set myself a limit of gaining 2 to 3 pounds and ended up losing 1.8 pounds.

 

[woody73]

Happy
Birthday!
Woody

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WOODY

I hope you and Mrs. Woody enjoy a fantastic celebration! For a month at least!! Looking forward to helping you continue that celebration very soon. Cheers!!!

happy birthday woody!

I've edited this twice trying to get all capital letters but it simply refuses. Just want you to know Woody that your birthday is worth more than just small letters.

Thanks Ian, Deb, & Sandy.

Going to the Hall & Oates concert tomorrow night.

Woody

 

[tinkerbelle77]

My interview with Disney went great.My interviewer really seemed to like all my answers and said I should hear back within 4-6 weeks.She also said definitely check your mail so I'm taking that as a good sign.

WooHoo!!! Congrats!!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Going to the Hall & Oates concert tomorrow night.

Woody

Nice!!

 

[pfishgirl]

Quickie Post.. I have to get ready for my support group meeting.. As long as it stays on Topic tonight it should be very emotional since it is about the Sudden Death/Loss of a Child..

Woody... HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!!!

Peco Bill.. CONGRATS!!!!!

Harry!!!

Ella.. Thanks for the Tea update.. I would still really love to do Tea as I have never been able to do one in the past 9 cruises.. but, I'm at the mercy of what everyone else chooses... As for the Champagne Girls can we go somewhere else? Too bad we can't have it at Palo's.. I don't have a suite or else I'd offer our room..

Granmaz.. hmmmm.. 3 men in a Bedroom at once??? so, What's "trying" to be fixed?

GREAT Castaway Cay video Thanks for sharing

Everyone Else... Hope all is well !!!

 

[kimlovesdisney]

On Friday I'll do my last WW weigh in before leaving for vacation. I'm not going to track or count points on vacation. I think it's good to take a break from the routine completely. However, by the time I hit my last weigh in I'll have lost 38-39 pounds total. I'm thinking beforehand, like WW is teaching me to do, and questioning how much weight I am willing to gain for a carefree vacation experience. I'm thinking ten max, five preferred. For that, I'm going to have to limit my unlimited portion of bacon all week. I will be way more active than at home, so I've got that going for me.

Ian, how does one stay on target while not tracking? Especially with tempting meals that I'm not eating at home either? What's your best advice?

Deb,
congrats on your weight loss...that is wonderful. I am a lifetime member for 5 years now. Currently 5# over goal...and really trying. I am going to try some of the tactics that Ian gave us. I am only eating what I really, really love. I am going to try the one bite of desserts thing too. I am usually so full from all the food that one or two bites of the dessert is all I need. I am also planning on a daily run. We went on a RC cruise last summer and in 7 days I gained 10# - and I ran for 30 minutes every day. I don't want a repeat of that!!
Kim

 

[iankh]

Deleting double post

 

[KayR]

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[iankh]

Deb,
congrats on your weight loss...that is wonderful. I am a lifetime member for 5 years now. Currently 5# over goal...and really trying. I am going to try some of the tactics that Ian gave us. I am only eating what I really, really love. I am going to try the one bite of desserts thing too. I am usually so full from all the food that one or two bites of the dessert is all I need. I am also planning on a daily run. We went on a RC cruise last summer and in 7 days I gained 10# - and I ran for 30 minutes every day. I don't want a repeat of that!!
Kim

Kim - It sounds like you have all the right skills. I once gained 10 pounds in one week from the WDW dining plan, which is why I don't do it anymore.

I'm really going to focus on trying to prevent myself from going into my "stupid zone" where I start listening to pixies and I play "brownie roulette" pulling the trigger eating a brownie and then looking to see if I gained a pound or dodged it!

At least I know I've got the skills to get back on track. I'm not ready to let out my shower curtains yet.

 

[KayR]

CHAMPAGNE GIRLS UPDATE.......

DCL does NOT have any space available for Sunday Sept 13th. They suggested Monday Sept 14th at 2:30 pm. I asked if there was anything else available on a sea day because I have a Palo High Tea on Monday at 3:00 pm with three other ladies. I'm waiting to hear back again.

If nothing else comes back as available then I will book Monday the 14th as a last resort only. I really don't want to give up my Tea, but I will if I have to. I could try to reschedule it, but I know that it's going to be near impossible. We'll see what they answer. I'll let you know.

I hope we can have another day/time otherwise I will have to choose between getting tipsy with the Champagne Girls or mud wrestling!

How long does the Champage girls event typically last?

-Kay

 

[nskjerven]

Of course, if someone has a large cabin, in a category with a very small number, we could impose . . .

Liken how you think

Oh Karl and Robin Karl, we might bribe you with an invite to stay at the party in your own room (and you and I can drink RUM)

Hey Deb - I really don't want you to have to cancel your tea! You might not be able to reschedule - this is my opion only and others can chime in - but seriously - other than champagne buckets what do we really NEED from DCL? If we go to a corner of one of the bigger bars - wouldn't that work? Sorry - just trying to help -

You and I will be in the corner of the other bars trying to think up ways to get that picture with the Goose and Chocolate Caked devil friend we like to call IAN

Oh that's so sweet of you to say Peg. You're so considerate. But really, I would rather miss tea than change the Champagne Girls. It's so much more than drinking champagne in a bar. It's more like a club exclusive to women. I've been to tea before and I'll do it again. The Champagne Girls are so much more fun! It's my choice. It's ok.

For Kathe, Vicki and Stacy....my Tea Mates....I'll keep the ressie and just try to reschedule. If I can't I'll keep it the same and any of you that want to go, can do so. I'll keep you informed as I find out. You can each make your own decisions as to which one you want to do.

I'm happy to grace you all with my presence and then Nab Deb's spot at TEA But really, don't give that TEA AWAY, someone here will want it. You know how we roll on Ressies

 

[ASROBERTS]

Can we meet in the terminal before embarkation to get our lanyards? If not then, how are you planning to deliver them?
Angela

 

[iankh]

I'm happy to grace you all with my presence and then Nab Deb's spot at TEA But really, don't give that TEA AWAY, someone here will want it. You know how we roll on Ressies

Perhaps we'll see you at tea. It's one of the designated costume events you know. Perhaps we will even acknowledge your acquaintance.

 

[nskjerven]

Perhaps we'll see you at tea. It's one of the designated costume events you know. Perhaps we will even acknowledge your acquaintance.

me trying to think of snotty reply

Never mind, I'm going inside to have a rUm and cOke now

 

[kimlovesdisney]

Kim - It sounds like you have all the right skills. I once gained 10 pounds in one week from the WDW dining plan, which is why I don't do it anymore.

I'm really going to focus on trying to prevent myself from going into my "stupid zone" where I start listening to pixies and I play "brownie roulette" pulling the trigger eating a brownie and then looking to see if I gained a pound or dodged it!

At least I know I've got the skills to get back on track. I'm not ready to let out my shower curtains yet.

My problem is when the beer (or rum) starts flowing.... the diet just isn't that big of a deal anymore. As Scarlett says, 'I'll think about that tomorrow."

 

[ibouncetoo]

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Join us during a live webcast and discover where Disney Cruise Line is taking you next. Karl Holz, President of Disney Cruise Line, will announce brand-new destinations and ports of call for 2011, give an update on the construction of the Disney Dream and share a few secrets about what lies ahead.

www.disneycruise.com/2011

9/11
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Well, I for one would be willing to miss rope drop for that event! I wonder how my travel companions (who happen to be the ones with the computers) feel about that ??? Cheri may even be awake then!

Can we meet in the terminal before embarkation to get our lanyards? If not then, how are you planning to deliver them?
Angela

I believe lanyards will be passed out in the terminal AND at the 3PM DISmeet in the Promanade Lounge. (Also folks at the Fishlips dinner will be getting theirs then.)

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[pfishgirl]

Intrepid reporter Donald Duck is on a mission to reveal Disney Cruise Line’s newest itineraries and you can be among the first to find out.

Join us during a live webcast and discover where Disney Cruise Line is taking you next. Karl Holz, President of Disney Cruise Line, will announce brand-new destinations and ports of call for 2011, give an update on the construction of the Disney Dream and share a few secrets about what lies ahead.

www.disneycruise.com/2011

9/11
9am PST , 12 noon EST

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