A Little More Challenge Within The Challenge

Posted on December 17, 2014

So...we all know that I hate winter and cold...well, to help combat impending winter my family just booked a vacation. We are headed on a Caribbean cruise.

AWESOME!!!

It's in the middle of winter. And, in the middle of my DietBet10.

Not just in the middle of, but we get home the week of weighing out of a round. Also, we aren't flying to catch the ship - we're driving.

So this is a 2 day road trip, week on a cruise, 2 day road trip situation - right at a weigh out.

Talk about a challenge within the challenge.

Time for me to start crunching some numbers and planning some target weights to get both of us losing on pace plus some wiggle room!

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JeannieBee61

01/21/2015 8:36AM

Walk, swim, snorkel move every chance you get. I remember one time my birth family went on vacation and I was dieting. Every time we would stop, I'd run in place or do some jumping jacks--in the bathroom! Where there's a will, there's a way. Enjoy...

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Jocey

Thanks for the tips, Jean! I plan to do those things - every little bit is movement in the right direction. I'm also planning our meal stops and snacks ahead of time...and bringing bottled water with us to make sure I get all my water in!

JeannieBee61

Above all, enjoy the trip, family time, and warm sun!

01/02/2015 7:35PM

There should be awesome choices for fruits and veggies on the cruise! Fill half your plate with those first, and just say no to anything fried. The sunshine and warmth will be so nice - totally jealous!

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Jocey

I won't lie - I am looking forward to getting away somewhere warm!

Cara H.

12/17/2014 11:29AM

Plan your car rides carefully (food wise) and schedule in some Chinese fire drills at rest stops. There's enough to do on board the cruise that it should be easy to keep active.

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Jocey

Definitely. Stops are frequent with kids in the car. When we are at a rest stop, I try to jog around a bit just to get my muscles moving.

JeannieBee61

Good to exercise the kids at that point, too ("Are we there yet?).

Les

12/17/2014 11:02AM

Well, the beauty of a cruise is I KNOW they have healthy choices too - safe travels, have fun, eat mindfully and remember it is about life changes:)

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Jocey

Yes! So many healthy food choices, a fitness room with an amazing view and a running deck too! I refused to do a resort vacation where I might get stuck with a bunch of unhealthy food options and/or food that tastes terrible.