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Originally Posted by Maile
Finn Steve..You look great in the picture! Congratulations on losing the 35 pounds. I am extremely impressed you managed to stay on IP while in Italy. I loved the Italian food when I was there.
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I did NOT stay on IP while in Italy. I had talked to my coach about the trip before starting the program a few months ago and I asked if I should wait to start until after the trip. She said that I would enjoy the trip more if I lost weight before going and she was right. It was a revelation to be able to walk, climb stairs, etc without breathing heavily or feeling tired.
I ate well, but made many of my food choices based on the things I have learned on the diet... but did eat gelato, pasta, and pizza as planned.
I have read some comments on the board which discourage a planned cheating for a holiday, but it made me enjoy my vacation more (without going hog wild) and also put me in a good mental state to be actually EXCITED to return to the diet and routines when I got back last night.
I think its a personal decision. Some people find it too hard to cheat then return to the diet without being tempted to do it again. But I have already stayed 100% on program for quite a few special parties as well as work travel since starting, so that worked for me but might not work for others.