OMG! I just found out I am going on a cruise in May/June! This is EXACTLY the motivation I need to get my butt going! I've got 40 or so pounds to lose if I want to look even remotely cute in a suit next to my 5'10 size 4 cousin who I'm going with lol!!

I am SO excited, and already ramped up to give it all I've got on my Jillian Michaels work out tonight. haahaha!!

Any suggestions for people who have accomplished similar vacation goals? 40 pounds in 6/7 months sounds SO doable to me...if i WORK MY TAIL OFF!!!

How exciting! Ive never had a vacation goal but I wish I did!! haha You can do it! You just have to stay on plan and you'll get there! Im definitely jealous! =P

CONGRATS!!! Where are you going? 40 lbs is definitely doable in 6/7 months!!!!


Hopefully *crosses fingers* I'll be going to Northern Ireland in June or July!

I lost 30 lbs in 7 monthes and thar includes a few stalls - you can definitley do 40

just watch out for those cruise buffets...

I'm going to Bermuda! I actually JUST went there with my Grandma and cousin the same time this past summer...my Granmda loves Bermuda, and loves cruises, but she doesn't like to go alone, so she takes family with her, and this time it's me and my favorite cousin! Can't wait...although I'd love to be going to Ireland! I've never been anywhere in Europe and I NEED to do that.

How exciting for you! I'm super jealous I have been wanting to go on vacation for quite some time. I don't have any weight loss tips. Just wanted to let you know how jealous I am...hahaha

That is so exciting!!!!! I've never been on a cruise, but I've heard they are fabulous. Having a vacation looming in the future really is a great motivator, I just found out that I'm probably going to spending my spring break on St. Martins in the Caribbean... ekk! Exciting, but also scary now that there is something to work towards!

VARSITY - That is sooo awesome! Still super jealous. I love the beach... can't wait to live on one!!!! Well, not ON one - near one at least!!!! I'm a water sign so I find the beach therapeutic!

I've never been to Europe, only Central America. I have friends in NI and have been wanting to go forever now. I DEF want to go to the Caribbean sometime!

You think we can convince your Grandma to adopt me???

Can she adopt me too!!

That's exciting! I've never been on a cruise before, and I desperately want to go on one! The best advice I can give you is to keep exercising! Jillian Michaels is one tough broad and she'll kick your rear into gear for your cruise! Hope you have a blast!

Hahaha! I don't know...Grandma has 8 kids of her own...and about 20 grand/great-grandchildren!

You all should go on cruises! It's so cheap for a week long vacation!! It really is so much less expensive than you would think, and you get to try all kinds of fine cuisine (and it's in the fine cuisine smaller portions, too, so you really can try many things)!! I recommend Royal Caribbean cruise line. I'm going on NCL, because it leaves out of Boston and that's where I live, so there's no flight involved. Still a nice line but RC is the best for sure.

How exciting for you! Have an awesome time You'll make your goal no worries.

I'm sharing your excitement. I'm off to Paris in March and whilst it wont be warm weather the motivation is still there to look great in my jeans...and for all that shopping thats bound to happen!

Woohoo! I'd love to go to Paris sometime! I hope you make your goal, too, and have an awesome trip!

I'm so jealous Varsity. I'm sure you'll have a great time!! I need a vacation!! ..and I think you're right, vacations are great motivation. Your goal sounds very doable and I'm sure you'll be able to get there!

Thanks, qtest! I'm gonna crunch some numbers and see exactly what my weekly goals will be. Then hopefully I'm gonna go crunch some abs! haha