Well I wanted to go yesterday since I am a Wednesday Warrior, but time did not permit. So I went today instead to see how much damage the HUla Pie, the Macadamia Nuts, and the Lapperts Ice Cream did.
I promised you before and after pix from Kauai. The left pix is Tom and I on a Catamaran Cruise Feb 13, 2008 (After 48 weeks of JC Maintenance and loosing 50#). The right pix is is my sister Mary Lou and I in Orange T Shirt on Feb 9, 2006 (Before JC)
It was actually better than I thought...I tipped the scales at 139.2, so that was only an increase of 4.4# over my last weigh in on Feb 5.
I actually was thinking it could be 5#, so I was pleased.
That is a manageable gain on maintenance, and allows me to keep my skills sharp, and yet still be able to fully enjoy the vacation.
I did indulge my whims, and yet I made good choices.
I could have done a lot more damage, if I had not kept to my 6 meals a day schedule, carried my Jc snacks to eat on the plane, etc...
I am also still retaining a bit of water, which commonly happens to me when I travel.
I am traveling to CA next week to visit my Mom in the hospital, and my in-laws who have not been well either, however this type of a trip I find I can totally stay on maintenance.
Even if I want to go to the Northwoods Inn (our anniversary & birthday favorite place), I can make menu selections, and choices all within the program.
I eat out often, and always have while on JC maintenance. This is living in the real world, and making it work.
I do need to be between 130 and 140 when I weigh in on April 25, 2008 to get my $199 rebate from JC, and you can bet your bottom I will be between 133 and 138 on that day, and every April 25th for the rest of my life.
I am a lifetime member, I love this program, and what I have learned in it. Are there things I would do differently if it was "The Mary Jo Weight Loss Program" probably, but why fix what is not broke.
One thing I would do better would be to create halfway and maintenance tools to keep members transitioning to the "real food - real world" some extra support. I keep a tab of every exchange I eat throughout the day, and an easy to carry card to tick them off would be great. I have developed my own system, and would like to share it with my friends. I am having my printer look into printing one for me. So maybe I will have some to share.
Well my next weigh in is March 6, so I will blog again at that time, unless something earth shattering arises before then.
Take care all.
Mary Jo
3 comments:
Hi MJ,
It is wonderful to see you doing such an excellent job maintaining. I enjoy learning from you and being inspired by you. I would like to lose more weight, but I would also be happy at this weight forever. My goal is 140 and I am fluctuating between 143-5 and at a steady 8, tightish 6. I know that without you and other supportive weight loss friends, I would not have been able to do it alone.
Hugs,
May
Thanks for the great compliment may. You are doing great as well.
You look marvelous, and what is important is how you feel, more than the number on the scale or your clothes.
When I need to shed the vacation weight I drop from 1700 cals to 1200 for a few weeks and the pounds shed. Keep up the good work.
Love ya,
Mary Jo
MaryJoNM,
Where ya been gf it's me brookie. Love your blog and the pictures are awesome i'm so jealous.
Looking good girl be proud
Hope to chat with you soon
Chat later
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