Posts by flightgirl

Fresh.  Without a doubt.  And if organic, even better, as you want your veggies free of pesticides as much as possible.  As far as canned, yes, high sodium content, not to mention the cans can be lined with BPA, and other chemicals that are harmful to your body.  If you are looking for convenience and something to last longer, I suggest organic frozen vegetables. 

Guilty as charged.  I'm taking it right now.  I'm also taking her fat burner too.  I know, I know, these are junk, but I've been frustrated with my weight loss stall, plus I just got off of vacation, and I'm eating clean, organic, no processed foods, and 2 workouts a day 3 days a week with a total of 5 days a week, but I just want a jumpstart, gimmick or no gimmick.  Even if it's a bottle of expensive placebos, I think it will help me in my mind.  So far, I have had no stomach problems, no jitters or nothing.  So we'll see.  Maybe she did sell out, who knows, but I would hope, her of all people, if she's going to put her name on something, she will want it to be a good product.

Just be careful with generic birth control.  I have a friend whose a chiropractor, and was very careful about taking b/c.  She is now 6 months pregnant, and she was taking a generic, (I don't know the kind she was on) but turns out the pills weren't 100% like they have stated.  Years ago, Cosmo had an article that said even though generics are supposed to be the same as the brand name, they can have altercations.  Do you REALLY want to save a few bucks?  I mean you never know.  I've been taking Ortho-Cept Brand name for 15 years.  It costs me $50/month, but I figure that's a freaking bargain compared to having an "oops".  I will never ever ever take a generic birth control, but I don't mind taking a generic ibuprofen. 

Me too.  We vacation all the time too.  What I do, is eat perfect for about 2 weeks prior, exercise like a fiend, and have fun when we go.  And no matter what I do, I always come home about 5 lbs heavier.  I've learned to not even weigh myself when I come home.  It's too upsetting.  What I do though is immediately get back on track.  I take 10 days to 2 weeks without a cheat day.  I lose it all back again.  Counterproductive?  Maybe.  But, I go on vacation to have fun.  No stress.  I'm not going to stress out about counting calories.  I do that 24/7 when I'm not on vacation.  I love life, and I want to look good livin' it.  Oh, and I love food.  I love cocktails!  I've never counted calories on vacation, I don't go to the gym, but I do try and do active things, like swimming, dancing, walking on the beach, or walk everywhere!  

This is not the only thing I've noticed a calorie change.  Several of my favorite Lean Cuisines have changed as well!  I'm bummed out too!  Now, if I have them, I hesitate a little more, because the calories count is much higher.  For example, the Macaroni and Beef used to be a simple 250, now it's 300.  Some of the pizzas were around 280, and now they're like 310-320.  I wonder what had happened, and I wonder if it was incorrect all along? 

Don't feel too bad, but I can't say that, because I do the same thing!  When I have a week like that, I easily gain 5 pounds.  It sucks, because I will workout and eat right so good 2 weeks prior, lose maybe 2 lbs?, then way up after.  Then it takes me about 2 weeks to get back on track.  What I do is eat right, drink tons of water, get back to working out bootcamp style (if possible).  What I have learned is that your body has an amazing memory of where it should be.  I can never break 115 lbs.  I can lose 3-4 below that, it lasts for a day, and when I go on trips like you, I gain 5-7 lbs!  But no matter what, no matter what, it will eventually find it's way back to 115.  So, I guess, in retrospect, I have to come to accept that weight.  Your body will find it's way back too.  Bottom line, I bet you had fun, and you enjoyed life, and I think it's imperative to enjoy life and food and drink once in awhile!  Because now, I bet you're CRAVING nutritional foods, and exercise!  I know I always do.

If you are traveling this week, chances are the flights will be fairly light.  Right after Labor Day, there is a period, where the flights aren't full.  Knowing that, I am not sure what airline you are flying, but most of them when you check in, you can pick your seat.  You can look for where there is an empty seat next to you.  Or you can ask the customer service agent at the gate if there are any empty rows.  

Also, I don't know how long your flight is, you can go to Seatguru.com.  Knowing the exact aircraft you will be flying (which you can find on the airline's website) this site will tell you what seats to avoid and what seats are the best.  Translation - what seat will be the roomiest and most comfortable.  

But your best chance is to have an empty seat next to you.  As far as the extender, the FA's will be happy to accomodate you discreetly, and Mollymouse is right.  If you need an extender you can't sit in the exit row.  This is due to entanglement issues and therefore slow the progress of a quick evacuation if need be.  

Enjoy your trip!  You'll have a blast!

I fly 3-4 days a week for my job as a flight attendant, and I pack a soft sided lunch cooler with me.  I pack it with ice packs, and when those melt, I use an ice pack you can fill with ice and it does not leak.  Those you can find in the first aid section at Wal-Mart.  And I pack chicken breasts, avocado, celery, bell peppers, fruits, I ration out a can of black beans in smaller containers, I cut up strawberries, I boil eggs for egg whites, I pack oatmeal, soup, yogurt, apples, oranges, carrots, hummus, etc.  You name it.  You just have to be creative.  Every hotel has a microwave you can use.  Sometimes they will even give you a room with a fridge and a microwave.  You can cut anything with a plastic knive.  I haven't eaten out in 4 years.  It can be done.  You will not only save a ton of money, but you will lose the weight.  I'm not as social with my crews because of this but they understand.  Anyway, the more you do it, the more creative you will become.  It's literally become a "part-time" job for me to keep up with my food, but it's worth it!

Mortalmonkey, I'm glad I just read your post.  I just stepped off the scale, and the last couple weeks, my weight trend is going the wrong way!  It's like it's creeping up, and I'm doing what I've always done to help me lost the weight.  TMI, but it is a week before TOTM, but, still.  Very frustrating.  I did eat mass amounts of fiber this week, and it may not all be out of my system, too.  I sometimes think I have this pattern you do, too. It's good to hear we are not alone.

I wish I had suggestions for you, because I'm actually in the same boat!  I'm 5'1 and weigh 114, and have been trying to get to 110 for a LONG time.  I'm trying to lose it based on my lifestyle, and all I've gotten has been 1 lb loss, but I am able to eat more now (had to fix my metabolism) and I am now a proud owner of serious muscle definition!  So, I have lost a lot of body fat.  But the other posters are right.  Cut out sugars, processed foods, things like that.  I eat healthy but, I have a cheat day once a week, and I can't cut out EVERY SINGLE THING.  If I did, I too, would achieve a 3 lb loss, but I don't believe it would last longer than a day. 

But, for you, you're only 18.  ENJOY YOUR SPEEDY METABOLISM!!!  I'm 32, and I have to work twice as hard to keep it revved up, just based on my age!  So, it will be a lot easier for you.  I workout 5 days a week, doing HIIT, (High Intensity Interval Training) most days of the week, and strength train 2-3 days a week.  It's a lot, but it feels great.  You won't have to workout as hard, but, if you did, you will drop it a lot quicker.  Good luck! 

I have been doing planks a lot.  Basically, you're in the push-up position, but with your elbows bent, back straight.  Hold your core in, and in this position, hold it for about 20 seconds, and build up as long as you can.  I usually do 4-5 sets at 30 seconds, then rest for 30 seconds.  You can feel it working deep into your rectus abdominus, thus reaching those muscles that ordinary crunches don't do.  I do all sorts of variety of crunches, but have added this one, and it seems pretty powerful. 

Actually, I happen to be a flight attendant, and can tell you on international flights, the food is quite good.  Although it may be high in sodium, and fat.  What you can do, is you can request a special meal, specifiying if you want it low fat, low cal, low carb, vegetarian or even kosher!  When I travel for leisure domestically, I usually bring my own snacks, depending on the length of the flight.  Internationally, I'm usually treating myself for a few days, so I eat what they serve and enjoy it, because like one poster wrote, you usually don't get anything!  If you can, try and get into First/World Business Class.  Let me tell you, the food is amazing.  I work for Northwest, and they use all organic and fresh ingredients now.  Have fun on your trip no matter what!  Drink lots of water, and bring your own empty water bottle so you can fill it up in the airport.  It will help you out a lot, but I'm sure you knew that already.