Hello to All......

I feel bad because I havn't posted here in months but yet I find myself back to ask you all for some help!! I know this is a great place for support and I really need it now!

Here is my problem........... I went on a cruise this past weekend with some girlfriends for a little "me time!" I have two beautiful little girls who I absolutly adore and this is the first time I have done anything like this. Well, I endulged a little too much. I came home and hit the scales first thing yesterday morning and I GAINED 5lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!! YIKES!!!!!!!!! This sounds crazy but we all took are scrapbooking stuff and this was an organized scrapbooking cruise. A lot of late nights eating JUNK to keep me awake (scrapping until 3am- 2 nights in a row). I also endulged on a lot of vanilla-mocha and fancy Desserts that I didn't have to pay for. (well, I payed for it but I am sure you know what I mean if you have been on a cruise) OUr group also had a couple of FREE cocktail hours!!

So my question is this...........What have some of you done to loose those few lbs that you have put on? I HAD lost 62lbs before the 5lb weight gain. I have been at a slow pace the past month in a half. I had surgery on 4/3/06. I need a PUSH start again and I am up for any advice to get these 5 off along with another 5 before Christmas Festivities begin!! Up until this point I havn't experienced gaining weight, just maintaining for a long time. (since I was banded) The frustrating thing is I don't feel like I ate a whole lot of food, so it must be the coffee drinks and desserts I just had to try.

(My girlfriend said to me........"How many of those people on the Titanic wished they would of had desert with there dinner." Gosh, that sounds horrible, and I guess I took it litterly.)

ON a positive note: This was the most "comfortable" vacation I have had in a long time. I was able to keep up with everyone and I WASN'T the biggest person in my group!! :cool:

I am up for any suggestions!!

Thanks for reading!!

Jen:help:

You've lost 62 lbs...you know what to do.....you just need to do it.

Just get back with the program. No need to panic or crash diet or do anything silly, slow and steady wins the race. Just get back to your normal routine. Its entirely normal to gain a little on a holiday, I'd only worry about it if you're still wearing it in two months time.

Yep Jachut has it right I think. Go back to the basics, eat the protein first and veggies. Drink the water. Take your vitamins. Exercise. It works every time lol.

It's cruise weight and you are no longer on a cruise which means you don't have access to that type of food. The weight will come off in a matter of a week or so, so don't fret.

Hope you had a wonderful time, I can't wait till I go on mines.

I'm glad you had a great time! I'm sure most of it is just bloating from foods you aren't used to eating and lack of sleep, not to mention the alcohol. Drinks lots of water and eat right for the next week, I bet you see those 5lbs drop off. Don't feel bad, enjoy your cruise memories!

wait, you only gained 5 pound from being on a cruise? ONLY 5 POUNDS???? That is WONDERFUL!!! And you had a F-A-B time too from the sounds of it. WOOT! Sounds like a Double NSV to me.

Jenn, Baby-doll, this is not a set back. Really it's not. Let's put some perspective on this. Preband how much would you have gained? 15 pounds? I mean, seriously without your band, how much would you have gained? I've never been on a cruise, but I've seen pictures of the buffets, of the spreads.... lottsa food, right?

You've lost 60-plus pounds with your band. This is no time to freak out. You just need some perspective. Now, just think how much fun you will have next time you go on cruise after you are that much closer to your goal.

Strength and Courage!

Okay - I was a travel agent and guess what - the average weight gain on a cruise is 10 pounds!!!! So, you didn't do bad at all.

I love cruises too. I once went on a strictly scrapbooking cruise, it was so much fun! So I totally know you had a great time.

Don't sweat the 5 lbs, now is the time to get back to the basic bandster rules.

Jenn, this is the beauty of the band. It is the tool that can help us when we are ready.

I also gained 5 pounds when I went back to the US on vacation. I'm back in Lilongwe since 9/12 and have eliminated the 5 and dropped 1 more.

I am a super slow loser - always have been -- but I trust the with the band it will happen and it did. Good luck and have patience. Celeste

Hi Girlies...........

Thanks for all the positive reinforcement!! Vinesqueen..........your post made me smile!! Ok, I am happy to report that I have lost them back!! YEAH!!! I did this through halloween treats and all! I took some of your advice and it truley helped to motivate me through it!! Sunshine........I am so glad to hear I was below the norm!! It's just a little shocking when you step on the scale and see the numbers go up instead of down. BUt it was very rewarding to be able to loose it so quick. It's Gotta Go........ your post was short but gave me the reassurance I needed!!

Thanks girls!! Now, I hope to loose 5-10 more by Christmas!!

Jen

Glad you enjoyed your cruise. Just think of what you achieved before the cruise. It is only natural that you put on a few extra pounds (5 is very little for a cruise). Most of it is probably water weight from the cocktails, etc. Keep up the excellent work.