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gja1000 · 11-08-2009, 07:24 PM

Oh Man Betsi - the food is to DIE for - and it is EVERYWHERE!!!

Each night we had a 4 course dinner - appetizer, soup/salad, entree and dessert (and if you wanted two appetizers, two soups, two entrees, two desserts, you could have it) . Of course you didn't have to eat all 4 courses, but who could resist!! LOL! Some of the food was really weird though, and we didn't like it. We special ordered escargot one night, because it wasn't on the menu - but was available by request. Then they brought it to us the next 3 nights also! OH MAN! It was soooo good, but soooo rich!

Actually, each course was very small - not the huge quantity of food you get at a restaurant. But eating all four left you very very FULL!

Then during the day there was a continuous buffet for breakfast lunch (and dinner if you didn't want to eat in the fancy dining room). Plus you could always get pizza, hamburgers and hotdogs and french fries (to die for). I'm actually sick of eating and looking forward to eating regular food for change.

Blueyes · 11-08-2009, 07:36 PM

I would have been in BIG trouble with all that food, lol!! I have lost 35 lbs over the last several months, and it's just so, so hard. I'll bet I could gain it all back in 3 weeks

You know, I have eaten lots of things in lots of places, but I've never had escargot!

gja1000 · 11-08-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueyes

I would have been in BIG trouble with all that food, lol!! I have lost 35 lbs over the last several months, and it's just so, so hard. I'll bet I could gain it all back in 3 weeks

You know, I have eaten lots of things in lots of places, but I've never had escargot!

Oh Betsi! I'm so happy for you losing weight - it IS so very hard!!! I wanted to lose 5 lbs cause I knew I'd gain some on the trip - but I ended up gaining rather than losing before the trip. Sometimes I can NOT lose weight and the harder I try the worse I eat. I am on the upper limit of my weight right now and I have to get it under control before the holidays. This trip did not help at ALL!!!

OMG! Escargot is wonderful!! It is a small little piece of meat (kinda like an oyster) covered in garlic butter. You scoop up the meat out of the garlic butter, so that it is just dripping with butter and then you pop it in your mouth! Soooo goooood!!!

DianaB · 11-08-2009, 08:23 PM

Gayle, I'm so glad that you're back home!! I'm sorry to hear that Gary had trouble with getting tired. I'm sure that he was over doing it with his family there. Now that he's home he'll be able to rest.

The food sounds wonderful!!! We had escargot once and it WAS really good!! I can't imagine having it several nights in a row because it's so rich. I'd have a horrible time with my weight if I went on a cruise but it sounds like fun!!!

Betsi, what did you do to lose weight? Was it something special?

paula1961 · 11-09-2009, 06:26 AM

Hey Gayle! So glad you're back. Sorry your trip wasn't great! I've never been on a cruise and I've always wandered about the ship motion. Glad you had wonderful food though. I bet Gary was tickled to death with his winnings! Looking forward to seeing your pics!

Blueyes · 11-09-2009, 06:48 AM

Diana, I did the South Beach diet. My oldest sons doctor put him on it to lower his cholesterol so I started it with him. I've never been one to go on a diet that had a "name" but this one works for me. Once I FINALLY made it through the first 2 weeks, I really did loose my craving for sweets and carbs. If I'm in a situation where I have to eat something I shouldn't, I just don't beat myself up about it because I know I can start this diet again with ease. I have fought with my weight all of my life...BIG time, lol!!

DianaB · 11-09-2009, 06:59 AM

Thanks, Betsi. I'm so glad that this one worked for you. I'm sure you're thrilled with the weight loss. I need to do something so badly. Most of my problem is exercise. I just need to find something that's fun to do. Ha!! Ha!!!

Sorry to interupt your thread, Gayle!!!

11-08-2009, 07:24 PM	#1
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Oh Man Betsi - the food is to DIE for - and it is EVERYWHERE!!! Each night we had a 4 course dinner - appetizer, soup/salad, entree and dessert (and if you wanted two appetizers, two soups, two entrees, two desserts, you could have it) . Of course you didn't have to eat all 4 courses, but who could resist!! LOL! Some of the food was really weird though, and we didn't like it. We special ordered escargot one night, because it wasn't on the menu - but was available by request. Then they brought it to us the next 3 nights also! OH MAN! It was soooo good, but soooo rich! Actually, each course was very small - not the huge quantity of food you get at a restaurant. But eating all four left you very very FULL! Then during the day there was a continuous buffet for breakfast lunch (and dinner if you didn't want to eat in the fancy dining room). Plus you could always get pizza, hamburgers and hotdogs and french fries (to die for). I'm actually sick of eating and looking forward to eating regular food for change. __________________ Gayle

11-08-2009, 07:36 PM	#2
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	I would have been in BIG trouble with all that food, lol!! I have lost 35 lbs over the last several months, and it's just so, so hard. I'll bet I could gain it all back in 3 weeks You know, I have eaten lots of things in lots of places, but I've never had escargot! __________________ Betsi

11-08-2009, 08:23 PM	#4
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Gayle, I'm so glad that you're back home!! I'm sorry to hear that Gary had trouble with getting tired. I'm sure that he was over doing it with his family there. Now that he's home he'll be able to rest. The food sounds wonderful!!! We had escargot once and it WAS really good!! I can't imagine having it several nights in a row because it's so rich. I'd have a horrible time with my weight if I went on a cruise but it sounds like fun!!! Betsi, what did you do to lose weight? Was it something special? __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

11-09-2009, 06:48 AM	#6
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	Diana, I did the South Beach diet. My oldest sons doctor put him on it to lower his cholesterol so I started it with him. I've never been one to go on a diet that had a "name" but this one works for me. Once I FINALLY made it through the first 2 weeks, I really did loose my craving for sweets and carbs. If I'm in a situation where I have to eat something I shouldn't, I just don't beat myself up about it because I know I can start this diet again with ease. I have fought with my weight all of my life...BIG time, lol!! __________________ Betsi

11-09-2009, 06:59 AM	#7
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Thanks, Betsi. I'm so glad that this one worked for you. I'm sure you're thrilled with the weight loss. I need to do something so badly. Most of my problem is exercise. I just need to find something that's fun to do. Ha!! Ha!!! Sorry to interupt your thread, Gayle!!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

11-09-2009, 06:26 AM	#5
paula1961 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,383	Hey Gayle! So glad you're back. Sorry your trip wasn't great! I've never been on a cruise and I've always wandered about the ship motion. Glad you had wonderful food though. I bet Gary was tickled to death with his winnings! Looking forward to seeing your pics!

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