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lalala · 07-22-2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ChristiG

hellllo ladies... and the poster formerly known as Joe...

so i leave for 7 nts at an all inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic tomorrow. i am soooo excited! however, i'm nervous about gaining weight. i'd be happy to maintain and don't plan on cheating. Hopefully the beverage options include diet soda! (side note: i never say soda. in Ohio it's pop. i'm told that's not normal. what do you all call it?) anywho, just looking for some pointers for vacationing with limited options. I'm sure there is always something LC around, but in general it might be a little tough. nobody ever said this would be easy tho!

Hey Christi,

How exciting to go to DR!!!

I went to Costa Rica last month with a huge fear of the meals I'd be served since we went all several day tours that were all inclusive as well. Besides the obvious of wanting to stick to low carb, I also need to adhere to a gluten free diet so I was beyond concerned. I packed a couple of those tuna packets in my bag with some nuts before I left. When we got there, we happened to find a grocery store so we got some diet pop (i'm from chicago so I call it pop also

after living in cali for about 6 years now I still can't call it soda) and headed to the place we stayed at. From there on everything was fabulous, breakfast was usually eggs, cheese, rice, beans, fruits and coffee so I just ate the eggs and cheese. For lunches, there was always some type of fresh seafood, or chicken and salad available so that made it easy and I was able to eat a lot!!! One day, I got up 4 times to refill my plate all just for lunch :blush:. Dinner was buffet style and I loaded up on salads and meats again. We were able to go out to dinner a couple nights and that was very easy as well. There was never a moment that I felt like going off plan because I had so many options at my disposal. After returning back to my parents house and vacationing there for another week I returned back to my own home weighing 3 lbs. more than I had when I left, and I lost it within 2 days so it seemed to just be water weight.

Have a great time and make the best choices you can.

ChristiG · 07-22-2009, 09:00 AM

thanks lala. i know they have buffets availabel so i'm sure i'll be able to find something. the hard part will be passing on all the tropical drinks that are included! besides the grocery store, was diet POP normally offered at restaurants/hotel etc on ur vaca?

lalala · 07-22-2009, 09:56 AM

I don't drink alcohol at all, and consuming sugar is not an option for me so the pretty drinks didn't tempt me at all.

And ya, for the most part I drank water in the restaurants but they did offer diet drinks as well, like diet 7up, diet coke, and some diet fanta type stuff. Lots of options especially on all inclusive stuff b/c they want to be very hospitable so tourists return to them on future vacations.

paperthin · 07-22-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChristiG

(side note: i never say soda. in Ohio it's pop. i'm told that's not normal. what do you all call it?)

In Washington State we say pop...

I am very jealous of your vacation - take me with!

RECkate · 07-22-2009, 07:40 PM

Checkin' in. Officially have lost 33lbs!! I'm at 220lbs now.

misslatte · 07-23-2009, 08:13 AM

Hi everyone! I've been super busy lately but I should have more time to keep up with everyone now. I'll be back later tonight!

paperthin · 07-23-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RECkate

Checkin' in. Officially have lost 33lbs!! I'm at 220lbs now.

AWESOME WORK!

Samantha42 · 10-10-2010, 09:42 PM

Hey guys! Remember this thread? Just wanted to say hi! See how everyone is doing.

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07-22-2009, 09:00 AM	#392
ChristiG Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 346 Gallery: ChristiG Stats: 192/150/140 WOE: low carb Start Date: 5/27/09	thanks lala. i know they have buffets availabel so i'm sure i'll be able to find something. the hard part will be passing on all the tropical drinks that are included! besides the grocery store, was diet POP normally offered at restaurants/hotel etc on ur vaca?

07-22-2009, 09:56 AM	#393
lalala MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,425 Gallery: lalala Stats: 183/127/135 at 5'8" WOE: the foods i love!! :P Start Date: Feb 2009	I don't drink alcohol at all, and consuming sugar is not an option for me so the pretty drinks didn't tempt me at all. And ya, for the most part I drank water in the restaurants but they did offer diet drinks as well, like diet 7up, diet coke, and some diet fanta type stuff. Lots of options especially on all inclusive stuff b/c they want to be very hospitable so tourists return to them on future vacations.

07-22-2009, 07:40 PM	#395
RECkate Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Middle-of-nowhere Iowa Posts: 438 Gallery: RECkate Stats: 275/193/150 5'10" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 08/23/2011	Checkin' in. Officially have lost 33lbs!! I'm at 220lbs now.

07-23-2009, 08:13 AM	#396
misslatte Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,837 Gallery: misslatte Stats: 5'11" - 260/~175	Hi everyone! I've been super busy lately but I should have more time to keep up with everyone now. I'll be back later tonight!

10-10-2010, 09:42 PM	#398
Samantha42 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 3,106 Gallery: Samantha42 Stats: 205/155/150 5'5" 29y/o WOE: LC/IF	Hey guys! Remember this thread? Just wanted to say hi! See how everyone is doing.