IP Daily Chat Thursday 3/27/2014
 

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Good Morning :)
So I am going to start booking our family cruise today. We are planning it for August. Im excited due to the fact that I know I will be smaller and Ill really get to enjoy this vacation.
But has anyone done a cruise and been able to take IP packets with you to stay OP?

Not a cruise, but have traveled. Shaker and packets travel easy and add some tupperware and use available microwaves and you are good.

The show opens tonight!! Good thing because I am tired. Oh to be young again and handle this schedule.

In June we have rented a beach house so I know I will continue to stay OP no problem cause I can stock fridge with my veggies and continue what Im doing.
I just imagine them being like the airlines lol no outside drinks on board....

Good luck on the show! I'll bet all your hard work pays off in a wonderful production!

That sounds like fun! Could you contact the cruise line and ask about special dietary needs? I'm looking forward to our summer trip -we only see this side of the family once a year, so I'm expecting they will be surprised to see the change in me :)

Best wishes for a glorious opening night!

Good morning!

We're finally heading into some warmer weather. I may even be able to open my windows this weekend :carrot: Next official WI is this afternoon, but I'm not worried. These hips don't lie & they are sliding into smaller pants with ease. My waist on the other hand.......


People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing -that's why we recommend it daily. ~Zig Ziglar

Good luck today at WI....let us know how it goes :)

I will ask today about the cruise and let y'all know what they say.

Dallas IPers
 

We are taking a trip to Dallas in 3.5 weeks. Can you give me an idea as to what the weather is like down there at the end of April? This winter has been rough all over and is still hanging on up here in MN BUT does it tend to be warmer down there?

ALl I have are sweaters so if it is getting warm there I need some new clothes LOL.

Survived Day 1, feeling OK. Did NOT like the maple oatmeal, so did a quick change to a drink. I did wake up with dark circles under my eyes. I never have dark circles, anyone else get this? I searched but didn't find anything, so maybe unrelated. Thanks everyone, have a great IP day

Just wondering which is best...measuring your veggies before or after cooking. Any suggestions?

Before... always before!!! same goes for your meats too :)

HA! Girl, this is Tx.. apparently we can experience all 4 seasons in 1 day!

I would say it would be mild 80's and maybe some spring showers. Usually april is our wet season with thunderstorms or Tornados!

Ok then cooler clothes for me LOL. In MN we can have all 4 seasons in 1 day also, if you don't like the weather wait an hour and it will change LOL.

We will be there for 4 days- house hunting *sigh* I need to make sure the kids are dressed properly. Light jackets or no? Today it is onlt 19 outide and sunday should be around 60 ROFL!