Has anyone made a long vacation trip post-band? My partner and I leave next Tuesday, and plan to drive 6-7 hours a day, and stop to do some vacationing along the way, but wonder what you recommend we keep in the cooler?

I am planning on some Water, crystal light, deli meat, cheese, Protein drinks, nuts, and low-fat may, low cal bread.

What helped make your trip easier to stay on track? We don't plan major eating out, except Breakfast at noon (eggs+)...I'm too tight usually earlier than that.

i just went on a wk long road trip w/my husband (also banded). while we had diner out most nights - we had 2 coolers with the following for breakfast/lunch:

bottled Water

fresh fruit

cut veggies (cucumbers/carrots)

raw nuts

Jerky (turkey)

few muscle milk Protein shakes (never used though)

greek yogurt (5oz cups)

granola & trail mix (i had made ahead)

sargento cheese sticks

we actually came home with half of what we packed - eating was a bit difficult for us.....unfortunately the adult beverages and fruity drinks weren't.

have a good trip!

btw - i'm from NY and parents now live in FL .... i know that road trip well:)

Thanks so much-great ideas!

Eating was difficult? You mean you had trouble with eating on the road/while driving? or because there were temptations and ate more than just an appetizer or what might be eaten if at home?

Any favorite stops on your NY-FL trip that we should check out?

nfl - we were tight during the day.

no idea why because we were relaxed & had no agenda. we had tried 3 or 4 times to get lunch out and looked like idiots not able to get a small cup of chowder or Soup down after an hr.

once we "landed" for the evening and stay a day or two we were fine. able to eat decently - i've never been on vacation where i lost weight like this one:wink:

no idea almost 2yrs out when the band wants to be finicky or not???

re- road trip, once you get into TN, there are so many great stops, quaint towns. if you can grab a day in savannah, ga - do it......one of my favorite southern towns.

Oh, I'm glad I asked - I wondered how riding in the car would be, and didn't think I'd stay tight all day - I'll plan to bring things for my SO to eat too so she doesn't get finicky like my band There are only a few times in the 2 weeks that we'll be stationary for 2-4 days, so I guess I will hope to lose weight too! (As long as I get my liquid, I've asked my folks to arrange for a COLD spell for our arrival ).

We do plan a quick stop in Savannah - to get lunch and a trolley tour, but it looks really great. Might have to stay longer next time. This time we're doing the Skyline Drive in VA on the way down, so it'll take a day on its own.