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I am really REALLY annoyed that I have not reached my goal weight before I go away for an AI 2 week holiday:eek: in approx a weeks' time.... It has taken me literally YEARS to get this far and I haven't been this weight since I was about 16 years old, which was 19 years ago (LOL!) I am not even a drinker, you could say I am 'Tee-total', give or take the odd Baileys at Christmas time! I am just a real foodie, sweet things being my downfall...

I know I would have made it to my goal weight had I not had a few breaks due to important family functions, DD's birthday and birthday meal and my Niece's Christening.... life's too short right?

As I was discussing it with Hubby this evening, who knows me so well, he basically summed me up as an 'all or nothing' kind of woman!, and he is so right..
I know exactly what to do and once I am in 'the zone', I am very good, but if I fail, I REALLY FAIL and think, well, I have ruined it now and eat literally everything in sight....

When I started S&S it wasn't even for the holiday, I am in this for the long haul, but now I am worried that all my hard work will be undone in two weeks. I want to enjoy myself (as we are have decided not to go on holiday next year and concentrate on some much needed DIY:rolleyes:) and now as sad as it is to say it, I wish we weren't even going at all now.... luckily the British weather of late has changed my mind!!!
Does anyone have any advice? I really don't want to be sucking on a lettuce leaf when I am there, but I now realise that I also don't want to be a pig and think I have to make the most of the AI deal and eat mountains of food like I have seen other holiday makers do...
Shall I indulge for the first week and low carb on the second? and can anyone tell me how much weight they put on whilst on holiday???:eek:, Is it mainly 'water weight'??

I HAVE bought enough supplies for my return and am very good at getting straight back 'on track' after a break, but as I said, it is so disheartening knowing that all that hard work could have been for nothing.....

xx
 
Victorian151 said:
If there is a pool where your goin make use of it, or nice walks to up the activity.[/QUO

Thanks. That is what I plan to do, hope it will help! Unfortunately I have become a little too obsessed with it all and wish we were going Self Catering!!! x
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Thank you so much! S&S is by far the best VLCD I have done. I WILL remember your advice when I go away! Good luck to you too xxx
 
I'll try to enjoy it!:rolleyes: I was 6 stone overweight for a long time and it has taken me a while, on and off, a good few years of various VLCDs, other diets, even diet tablets,:S but the whole process has been an emotional rollercoaster and has opened up a huge mental 'can of worms', and I had to let go of my once best friend who I realised was holding me back.... You have done really well yourself, literally 1 stone in a week - Amazing!!
 
You've done SO well to get where you are. I am similar to you in that I'm 'all or nothing'- I've quite enjoyed losing weight but am stressing about maintaining now!
I trying to convert my eating 'rules' that I've learnt on S&S (i.e. sticking to the plan and not binging) to new, maintenance rules. My plan is healthy eating, building up my calories to around 1600 a day and deciding from there whether to up them. I will allow myself 1, and ONLY 1, day of the week where I can treat myself- takeaway, chocolate and booze! :D

Try not to panic about going on holiday. The good thing about most all inclusive places is they have a good variety of choices. Maybe you could set yourself a number of occasions when you let yourself have whatever you want to eat and drink? Then on the other days stick to the healthier options. You don't have to deprive yourself, as often they have lots of grilled fresh fish, lovely salads etc. At breakfast there'll be the cooked options but also different fresh fruits and yoghurts. If you're like me you may need to remind yourself that just because the naughty option is there it doesn't mean you have to have it! You could even have half as much as you usually would and half the healthier option. You'll probably enjoy it just as much.
I've not been away lately but my mum lost over 3 stone and went on a 3 week cruise. She drank booze most nights and it was all inclusive, she picked food well, enjoyed what she ate and swam in the pool every day, and only put on 2lbs.
 
I've just returned from 11 nights in the Maldives on AI. I most definitely made the most of it! I had a pudding every day, and cooked breakfast everyday. Non alcoholic cocktails coming out of my ears, fresh juices etc which I never usually drink anyway. I have lost 4 stone this year and knew I had to get back on it home I got home anyway...

I put on 11lbs.... But have got it all off in the first week back on SnS, so it must have been water weight mostly:)

Well worth it, but I must admit I did think when I was on my jollies what if I can't get back on it etc etc but the ice cream was too nice!!

You said you are good at getting back on it... Just go on and enjoy yourself and do whatever you want to...

Like you say, life is too short xxx
 
Listen, you're not at your goal but you're so close you might as well be! I bet you look amazing and just think of all the lovely clothes you can wear while you're away.

You're not going on holiday next year, so you have to make the most of this one! I'm not saying stuff your face with everything you see, but if you want something - have some. I wouldn't even stress out trying to stick strictly to low carb, like if you're having steak maybe have it with salad instead of chips but don't go crazy over it. Life is for living you have to enjoy it!

Whatever you gain WILL come off when you get back. You say you've lost 6 stone - you're not going to gain that back in 2 weeks!

Most of all ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY!

X
 
being AI is probably doing you a favour as it will offer you all the healthy foods on a daily basis and much easier than fending for yourself self catering abroad. My advice is to enjoy the time away keep active walking/swimming and whatever damage done will be straight back off when you return to s&s. Enjoy yourself x x
 
Thank you ALL so much for the advice. My head still hasn't come round to the fact that I am no longer that 14st.8 'Big girl' who hid in her black coat all year round and was heckled in the street. When I started my weight loss journey all those years ago, it was just to 'blend in' with everyone else.
I still have my moments and still cry about it. I know I will always have to watch my weight as deep down I am a Big Girl at heart, as I love food too much!
I will report back on my return....

Good luck everyone xxxxx
 
Im in the same boat, you do have the advantage your not a drinker, Im terrible when I drink, I just munch and caution goes out of the window, however I do like a drink, especially on holidays. Im prepared for having to work hard when Im back, but Im resigned to the fact Im always going to have to work hard to stay slim. Im 9lbs off target, so I know Ill be well over a stone to go when im back. We can support each other afterwards!! Im back August 6th! x
 
hels123smiles said:
Im in the same boat, you do have the advantage your not a drinker, Im terrible when I drink, I just munch and caution goes out of the window, however I do like a drink, especially on holidays. Im prepared for having to work hard when Im back, but Im resigned to the fact Im always going to have to work hard to stay slim. Im 9lbs off target, so I know Ill be well over a stone to go when im back. We can support each other afterwards!! Im back August 6th! x
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Thank you so much! I have bought enough packs for my return so it will be 'back to the grind' for the both of us on our return!:rolleyes: Good luck and will catch up with you on your return:)
xxx
 
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