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Our post-cruise flight out of MCO is always 4:something too. The Day Use Room was a great option for me - we were able to shower (in a regular size bathroom LOL), tidy up our packing, and take a short nap. It was worth it to me. DH, on the other hand, prefers to sit hours ahead of time, luggage in hand until we can check it, and then sit a few more hours until boarding. 🙃

The Tutti Salad! I believe I recently read that it is no longer available...but hopefully it has been reinstated.

Welcome back, Belle! I definitely ate my share of camp food this weekend, but did make effort to be mindful while fixing my plate. I'm back on track today so hopefully by Thursday there won't be a gain! End of summer also means end of fresh tomato season, which is my go-to daily lunch along with some cottage cheese or chicken breast. So I will have to find a substitute for the fresh tomatoes...my friend kept me in good supply all summer! I enjoy fall weather, winter not so much. LOL But since I don't work daily/full time anymore, it's not as big of a deal. I'd like to figure out an indoor place to continue walking though. Haha I agree with getting down on the floor and then back up again does get more difficult! I like my little robot vacuum 😁 Have a great week! Terri

FWIW, the bar code "trick" did work for our guaranty cabin assignment for our 10/15/23 sailing. I scanned the bar code after I checked in on 8/31 and behind the dash were 4 digits. On 9/15, I got an email and the cabin assignment is those same 4 digits. Now just waiting to see if our Royal Up bid is accepted!

Oldest - Monarch; first cruise in 2010. We were so amazed at the size of the ship! Our absolute favorite MDR team was on that cruise. Newest - Oasis (soon to be Wonder!) Favorite - Freedom

I stayed the same this week...it's better than a gain, I suppose! I've been craving tortilla chips and salsa literally every day haha. I made brownies and rice krispy treats for our camping trip this weekend and thankfully they don't tempt me. The weather should be good for lots of hiking/walking! I'm sorry you are having a rough time, Izena, and I sincerely hope things get better for you. Jan - let's hope we have good results next week. My daughter loves kettle corn too! Have a great weekend everyone! Terri

I'm doing WW as well. We are at 33 days until our cruise! Our trip begins a few days before the cruise though, so my time is running out to drop these last 5 lbs before we leave. We will be gone for 2 weeks and I'm really planning to stick with healthy meal options. I do love salads, veggies, and grilled entrees! Terri

It's ok, but not high on my must-have list. I don't think I've ever eaten it on a cruise, only tasted my husband's. I do like shrimp, escargot, fish and other seafood.

Hello all, it's been 2 weeks since I last weighed in - things have been very busy for me since school started back up. Anyway, I've lost 2 lbs since then! Our cruise is only 5 weeks away now! I'm still hoping to lose another 5 pounds before then. Temps have cooled down and lower humidity here, thank goodness! I am having trouble with my Achilles tendon so, in addition to wearing a padded compression sock thing, my podiatrist recommended I hold off on my morning walks. I just started walking again yesterday morning which also coincided with temps cooling down lol. I hope everyone is well and we all have losses to report next week! Terri

Good for you to get back on track! I too find that I do best with weighing daily. A lot of people say to not do that because normal fluctuations can be discouraging - but for me, if I ignore the scales for a few days it is not a good thing. We have to do what works best for us! You can do this!

Thank you for the review! I thought I had read recently that the main courses were ordered/served but maybe that was old information. We will keep our reservation, but it's good to have a reasonable expectation based on a recent visit.

I'm looking forward to hearing about tonight's dinner experience! We, along with our friends, plan to have a dinner in the Bistro during our October cruise. I think we've only eaten lunch there.

Thanks everyone! I'm really hoping this will be a lifestyle change for me. I've gained/lost weight several times in my adult life...although it does seem a lot harder this time around - it came off much quicker in my 40's and 50's! So keeping it off this time is very important for me. My car showed 100* while I was driving after work today...so hot! Looking for a cool-down and lower humidity by Sunday. Then it's back to my morning walks. Terri

Izena - we've been under the "heat dome" this week too. My car said it was 100* at around 11:30a.m.! And terrible humidity too. Definitely not outdoor walking weather. I believe our advisory ends tomorrow night at 10:00. I hope weather and other things get better for you soon! Jan - I agree with pricing - everything is so much more expensive now. It will be interesting to see how everything plays out. I lost 1 lb - making a total of 40# lost since February. Have a great weekend, everyone! Terri

Hello all! I did weigh on Thursday, and lost .8 lb. If tortilla chips & salsa did not exist, I'm pretty sure I'd be at least 10 lbs lighter! They are my weakness for sure. But the good news is that I do eat fewer chips per sitting than I used to! I still need to reduce it by half though. Anyway, now I am 9.8 lbs away from my "cruise goal weight" and our cruise is 8 weeks from today. I think I can, I think I can...! It's going to be HOT here this week - "feel like" temperatures are expected to be well over 100*. So I will need to plan my walking for indoors this week, maybe in the gym at school before work. Have a great week, everyone! Terri

Freedom Class is our favorite!

Hello all! I admit I had to look up poutine because I didn't know what it is. It does sound tasty! I have lost 2 lbs since I last checked in 3 weeks ago. I usually do weigh on Thursday mornings, but I don't log into CC until evening and then it slips my mind! I've been doing the up and down thing, but overall a net loss of 2 lbs. I've been walking 1-2 miles per day and I'm staying within my WW points. I will try your "cycling" tip, Solo, and see if that helps. My goal is to lose another 10 lbs. before our cruise mid-October. It sure is more challenging at 66 than it was in my 40's and 50's! 🤪 It's cooled off a little here, which I am glad about. I'm looking forward to fall! Have a good week, everyone! Terri

Our favorite cabin to date was #9706 aft balcony cabin on Freedom. We absolutely love the wake view! I hope you enjoy your aft cabin as much as we did.

I would definitely choose Alaska. We celebrated my (first lol) retirement in 2015 with an Alaskan cruise and it was fabulous! Breathtaking scenery, unique excursions, and the weather was excellent (60-low 70's) the end of May/first of June. We spent a few days pre-cruise in the Seattle area and really enjoyed that as well. The whole trip was a one-and-done for us and we are so glad we did it!

I'm glad I went ahead and made our brunch reservations after I read your Wonder review, and saved a few $ - we and our friends are looking forward to giving it a try!

SoloAlaska - great loss! My exercise is mostly walking in the cooler temps of early mornings. Susan - I'd say ice cream cones with your granddaughter was well worth staying the same! Belle - yes we can! I lost 1 pound since last Thursday's weigh-in. We are going to our local Minor League's baseball game tomorrow night with some friends & family...the weather sounds nice so it should be a fun evening. Have a great weekend, everyone! Terri

Hello all! I thought I posted on Thursday, but I guess I did not! I lost 1 lb, last week, for a total of 35 lbs lost since February. It is coming off a lot slower than it did when I was in my 20-30-40's! But hopefully this time I won't gain it back. Maintaining is my biggest struggle! Terri

Since retiring, I do fit more into this category I suppose. I did buy one clearance-rack sleeveless blouse a couple of weeks that I will probably only wear on a cruise or beach vacation. The other things I've recently bought are items I will definitely wear in my at home life.

Me too! So excited that I booked another (sooner) cruise! 😁 I do enjoy buying a few new things for each cruise though. 91 days to go, and this weekend I found 2 cute/casual dresses made of fabric that should pack and travel well, and a pair of linen shorts. Fun times!

I will confess that I rarely iron! But these definitely require it after laundering.