Travel/wedding advice ... what would you do?

calichris · 09-14-2012, 10:03 AM

Hi JUDDD BUDDDs!

I have a family wedding next weekend. The schedule is:
Wednesday (DD) - going out to dinner with family passing through
Thursday (UD) - traveling
Friday (DD) - rehearsal dinner
Saturday (UD) - wedding
Sunday (DD) - travel
And then back to normal.

I would have been OK with planning not to lose during this period, but I'm just coming out of a 1.5 week mini-stall and I would like to make my Sept. goal of losing about 3-4 more pounds by the end of the month.

I'd love some advice from our seasoned JUDDD travelers.

KeirasMom · 09-14-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by calichris

Hi JUDDD BUDDDs!

I have a family wedding next weekend. The schedule is:
Wednesday (DD) - going out to dinner with family passing through Fast until dinner, then eat sensibly or make this a MD
Thursday (UD) - traveling Keep as UD
Friday (DD) - rehearsal dinner Try to fast until dinner, then eat sensibly
Saturday (UD) - wedding Enjoy the heck out of this UD!
Sunday (DD) - travel Easy breasy DD
And then back to normal.

I would have been OK with planning not to lose during this period, but I'm just coming out of a 1.5 week mini-stall and I would like to make my Sept. goal of losing about 3-4 more pounds by the end of the month.

I'd love some advice from our seasoned JUDDD travelers.

This is what I would do, but really, as long as you keep your rotations at least somewhat, you'll do fine. Have fun!

adillenal · 09-14-2012, 10:48 AM

I did what Dawn has outlined when we went to NY for DS' graduation. I fasted all day and went to the graduation banquet and ate sensibly on a DD. It worked out well. DD's and traveling were easy. The regular UD's were also easy. BUT fasting all day for an evening event has worked for me.

zipp2play · 09-14-2012, 10:58 AM

I was going to suggest leave things as is like the rest. Be more flexible with the DD's and I think you will do well!

gotsomeold · 09-14-2012, 11:02 AM

What Dawn said.

If you cannot truly fast for most of the day, plan very low cal eating in place of the fast.

Actually, I encourage you to plan and have immediately available some low cal food. Keep a close eye on yourself and do not allow yourself to get too over-extended. Weddings tend to have a bit of drama. And that can really take it out of you.

Kissa · 09-14-2012, 01:59 PM

Enjoy the wedding and the get together with all your family.

Dawn's got it exactly right as usual. You can make it work!

brewstate · 09-15-2012, 09:59 AM

Good luck! I always try to make travel days DD's since they seem so much easier.

calichris · 09-15-2012, 10:21 AM

Thanks everyone! Dawn, that sounds like a great plan! I'm not used to fasting until dinner, but it's worth it to be able to go out to special family dinners. I'll also try to sneak in some extra exercise before and during the trip, and hopefully not do too much damage while having fun.

Carly · 09-15-2012, 02:47 PM

Totally agree with Dawn!

09-14-2012, 10:03 AM	#1
calichris Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,034 Gallery: calichris Stats: 273.7/207.9/135 5'3" 45yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 5/26/12 carb cycling, 7/11/12 JUDDD (start 262.3)	Travel/wedding advice ... what would you do? Hi JUDDD BUDDDs! I have a family wedding next weekend. The schedule is: Wednesday (DD) - going out to dinner with family passing through Thursday (UD) - traveling Friday (DD) - rehearsal dinner Saturday (UD) - wedding Sunday (DD) - travel And then back to normal. I would have been OK with planning not to lose during this period, but I'm just coming out of a 1.5 week mini-stall and I would like to make my Sept. goal of losing about 3-4 more pounds by the end of the month. I'd love some advice from our seasoned JUDDD travelers.

09-15-2012, 09:59 AM	#7
brewstate Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 825 Gallery: brewstate Stats: 238/152/129 WOE: LC JUDDD (started at 190) Start Date: April 15, 2009	Good luck! I always try to make travel days DD's since they seem so much easier. Last edited by brewstate; 09-15-2012 at 10:01 AM..

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09-14-2012, 10:48 AM	#3
adillenal Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 7,112 Gallery: adillenal	I did what Dawn has outlined when we went to NY for DS' graduation. I fasted all day and went to the graduation banquet and ate sensibly on a DD. It worked out well. DD's and traveling were easy. The regular UD's were also easy. BUT fasting all day for an evening event has worked for me.

09-14-2012, 10:58 AM	#4
zipp2play Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 6,696 Gallery: zipp2play Stats: 206/171.2/164 5'8" WOE: -15 from JUDDD	I was going to suggest leave things as is like the rest. Be more flexible with the DD's and I think you will do well!

09-14-2012, 11:02 AM	#5
gotsomeold Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Asheville, NC / Marietta, Ga Posts: 3,287 Gallery: gotsomeold Stats: 175/127.6/GOAL at 128, size six fits! 5'4, 60yo WOE: JUDDD, PHD Start Date: LC/EFGT - 9/15/11, JUDDD - 1/1/12	What Dawn said. If you cannot truly fast for most of the day, plan very low cal eating in place of the fast. Actually, I encourage you to plan and have immediately available some low cal food. Keep a close eye on yourself and do not allow yourself to get too over-extended. Weddings tend to have a bit of drama. And that can really take it out of you.

09-14-2012, 01:59 PM	#6
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Enjoy the wedding and the get together with all your family. Dawn's got it exactly right as usual. You can make it work!

09-15-2012, 10:21 AM	#8
calichris Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,034 Gallery: calichris Stats: 273.7/207.9/135 5'3" 45yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 5/26/12 carb cycling, 7/11/12 JUDDD (start 262.3)	Thanks everyone! Dawn, that sounds like a great plan! I'm not used to fasting until dinner, but it's worth it to be able to go out to special family dinners. I'll also try to sneak in some extra exercise before and during the trip, and hopefully not do too much damage while having fun.

09-15-2012, 02:47 PM	#9
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,202 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	Totally agree with Dawn!