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I was on a carnival cruise. There were shuttle busses available to go to both hobby and IAH. I think the current rate is around $49 one way per person. Search your cruise site you should be able find options and cost there.

Houston weather is crazy. Hot dry/ drought summer. NOW soaking afternoon rain. Rains in pockets which includes my area. Yesterday in less than an hour got 5 inches of rain. // of course Jazzper hates the rain, has heart problems - only thing that really works is to take him for a car ride //. Luckily it rains in the afternoon so still getting in morning walk 2.8 miles today. everyone be safe

Ginger good job a lb a week would be awesome

Jo nice to hear from you. 2.4lbs is an incredible loss for you. The good thing about this forum is it keeps thing from getting completely out of control. Susan everything is great as long as it isn’t a gain. That’s not bad, I think if I had a small child the stress would demand I eat sweets.

Happy September to everyone. This year is flying by. I’m 1 lb down this week. Trying to get maximum benefit from surgery 9/12. I appreciate everyone here. My challenge now is to relax a little and stay on track on eating the right foods. It does help that my son is here. He likes to cook. He cooks healthy. He’s keeping snacks in his room. I hope everyone is safe, healthy and happy.

Ginger welcome amazing loss. Is the beginning journey? The first few months I was dieting I lost about 7 lbs. quickly I found out 5 lbs was a realistic monthly goal. Then 3 lbs. For me setting small goals kept me motivated — first goals were to get under 200lbs the progressed in10 lb increments. Susan glad to hear from you 2lbs not bad- how long were you gone this time?

Good morning everyone. The heat wave has finally broken. I’ve had over 6 inch’s of rain in ast week. Yards are green yay. Weight is1 lb under lo end of range. I’m being very good. My thought process is to see how lo I can get (and still be healthy) before Sept 12 when I have the vertical skin folds removed from abdomen to get best results. Just can’t even bring sweets into house - I can’t just have one piece - when I’m desperate I may stop at store and buy just one candy to quell the urge once a week. I trust it’s quiet because everyone is cruising. Everyone be safe and enjoy life.

I’ve gotten back on track. Do best when I don’t bring anything sweet into the house. I’ve tried to ration out the treats but in reality eat it all within 2 days. I’m being very good. I’ve scheduled another surgery for September. My tummy tuck removed the horizontal skin folds but still have vertical lines creases in the middle of my abdomen . They bother me soo will have that area tightened. - will only take an hour sooo hopefully will be normal within a day or two. I hope everyone is safe, healthy, and happy.

Sorry about your experience. My cruise this year out of Boston had similar issues.. staffing was an issue. Food budget must have been decreased because there were some strange substitutions. Plus we had a Covid outbreak. I think it will take a few years for them to financially recover from Covid and be back up to prior level.

Welcome to Ginger and Mtnest. We typically weigh on thursdays or fridays or when every you get on the scale. Both of you already have a great start. I joined at the beginning of a successful long wt loss jounrney. Everyone supportive. it has been quieter since cruising is available. Many of the regulars are avid cruisers and do back to back (b2b) or more and can be off site for a month or so. Belle is the forum leader, I start the weeks when she is cruising.

A busy day , We’re finally getting much needed rain. Didn’t weigh for a few days. Sure I’m in range. Will be glad when it gets cooler. JAN I believe that everything happens for a reason. For some reason this cruise was not meant to happen. I hope everyone is fine. Busy doing happy things. Even better if cruising.

Continues to be quiet . I hope , Susan, Jo, Belle are all having great cruises

Jan that’s a great lose. I don’t think it is slow - once I took off the quick fast lbs the monthly average weight loss was between 2-5 lbs. I just heard back from my TA. ACL offered a 50% discount per person on our next booking. I countered with the 50% discount plus waived port fees and taxes plus comp’d premium excursions and free pre cruise hotel. I got all that I asked for so proud of myself for asking.

Good morning. Obviously cruising is back and everyone is enjoying. Don’t forget to get back on track when you get home. My advice is enjoy the cruise and food and between meals get some form of exercising , walk the decks take the stairs and limit trips to buffets. Jazzpers eye is some form of irritation no glaucoma, has eye ointment. I was feeling deprived, yesterday treated my self to sweets. At baseline , what little fat I have is tucked away in the sagging skin . Im good with that. we got 2 inches of rain yesterday lawns are very happy.

Jan that is AWESOME🚢😃

Don thanks for your reply. I had a great uncruise. Their pfd worked perfectly. Would highly recommend UNCRUISE there were a few issues during the week and they went an incredible job making sure we had a good time.

Doing well not lightheaded this morning. Wore my pulse ox finger monitor measures oxygen saturation and heart rate. Saw something familiar with heart rate which would explain so. Got new monitor will set it up today. have been good with sweets - have resisted urge to go buy just ONE candy bar or maybe go to Dairy Queen . Maybe I’ll make some sugar free jello today.

Sure is quiet. August has become my health scare month. Jazzper - noticed his right eye is blood shot and appears there is a film over his iris, will make him an appointment next week doesn’t seem to bother him. Hoping it’s just dry eye. Me - I’m developing lightheadedness during my morning walks. Yesterday I ordered a fingertip ekg monitor(delivery today) . Normal heart rate is in the 50,s during episode it was up to 78 came home and checked blood sugar 110 so not caused by low sugar. I think it might be a-fib. Hoping to get it documented then will see dr. Started taking baby aspirin. Otherwise feel great. jealous of everyone cruising.

Good morning everyone. I finally took off the cruise weight. Back to the low end of my range (1happy, Busy planning trips - most of hem cruises. Im so blessed that my son has the time and desire to cruise with me - both are independent and do our own thing. still hot which is getting bothersome - limits my walking time, grass turning brown just yucky. I looked up the goli release tablets that are suppose to help with insulin resistance and craving sweets. It’s Chromuim - I bought a generic bottle from Amazon. I have taken one daily with meal. I think it works I don’t get such a strong craving for sugar. My eating routine is drink lots of water, first meal of day is usually around 1-2, then a snack and dinner. Not hungry working on keeping calories 1000-1200. I have a very slow metabolism. Everyone be happy, safe, heathy

Susan. - my son and have gotten hooked with sailing out of Galveston on carnival hour drive to the port sure beats flying. At this point have only done the western Caribbean.. they do have one that goes to the ABC Aruba, Bonaire and curator so? Norwegian and royal Caribbean also cruise out of Galveston but haven’t tried them jan 1.2 is a good loss. You are doing great seems your body is telling you your at a baseline. I think about where I might be if I didn’t have this site. Keeps me on track. Where is your next cruise?

Susan great loss. Where are you cruising to? The heat is getting me down down to walking under 2 miles a day. JAN Surgery is monday, I’m sure you’ll be happy to have that behind you. I sent you an email about your ALASKAN CRUISE . Last week found it but today there is no solistice cruise sailing that date but the eclipse is did they change ships?

Sorry so late starting the week. Just distracted. Nothing new one hot day after another. I’m still in range but continuously battle the urge to eat sweets. Considering trying GOLO -release advertised as addressing sugar addiction. JAN I read about your cruise and will research.

Jan when is your surgery? Thinking of an Alaskan cruise. Let me know when you book an Alaskan cruise the dates and cruise lines I would like to see if it would for me.

I’m doing better diet wise but still find myself thinking about candy. Decided to see how much ACL wants my business. Sent my TA a request for me and my son for solo cabins with the 50% discount plus want pre-cruise hotel included and premium excursions and taxes and port fees waived. Will be interested in counter offer (I’m sure ta will kick in something). What’s the worst if they don’t bend at all - then we won’t cruise.

Susan sorry you got sick with booster. I had my second booster w/o side effects 2 weeks prior to my last cruise - I really think that’s why I didn’t get Covid like my son and granddaughter. Glad your feeling better. finally got an inch of rain - good yard soaking. Nothing else going on here.