I did it! I had a successful vacation!
 

I went to Vegas for 4 days and this was the first time that I have gone and been LC'ng. Usually I eat whatever and say, I'll lose this weight when I get back. The last time I gained 6 lbs!!!
Well this time I ate so well, everybody told me that I shouldn't start this WOE with my vacation coming so soon, but I didn't listen. I only gained .8 lbs!!! This probably was due to the drinking not the eating, LOL!(I kept that LC too) Then by the next day I was back down again. I know some may be thinking big deal, I should have been able to lose but I have ALWAYS had big gains on vacations. I also heard some nightmare stories about other LC'rs having huge gains if they went off program for even just a few days. I wasn't hungry, I was very satisfied eating big salads and prime rib for dinner and sausage and eggs for breakfast. I didn't feel like I was dieting in any way at all.

Now I'm not scared to vacation anymore, and I think that I can keep going with no problems through the holidays.

Thanks for everybodys support and great ideas!

Wee

Good for you!!

That's so wonderful! We shouldn't dread vacations & holidays, we should look forward to them!

You must feel great!
I'm going to Mexico Dec 27th for 2 weeks, and I'm wondering what you drank? The all-inclusives serve sweet mixers with little alcohol in them. Should I stick to hard liquor + diet pop? I have lost 15 lbs, and really don't want to gain any of it back.Any tips? It sounds like you stuck to the way you usually eat. I'm impressed, and really hope I can do as well.I have always gained on holidays, but then I have always thrown my diet out the window, and had to start over when I get back.I just don't think it is worth it, at this point.

Did you pack your scale?

Sorry guys, I didn't get on over the weekend. Thanks for your congrats.

No I didn't pack my scale, but I just might next time! LOL I weiged myself the morning after we got back and then again the next morning and I was back down.


As for drinks, yes I would stick to diet sodas and liquor. I had an occasional Coors Light which I think have 5 carbs in it.

Wee