Italy Trip
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| Thu, 06-08-2006 - 10:10am |
Hi everyone! Just checking back in. Since my graduation, I decided to continue on Phase 2. I dropped the 2 lbs that I had gained (in 2 days), and have lost another 2 lbs! I have also started to take vitamins by a company called Murad. The company was started by a dermatologist, and their philosophy is that the better your cells retain water, the tighter and healthier your skin will be, and the slower you will age. They use vitamin supplements and topical gels to firm up your skin...and i Swear, I have only been using it for 2 days and I already feel a difference in my skin. The whole product line is very interesting...I encourage everyone to check it out.
The main reason that I am posting, however, is that on Sunday, my mom and I are travelling to Italy for about 3 weeks! It is going to be amazing...I am so excited! We are going to Rome, Florence, Venice, Bologna, Siena, and...for the last 4 days...we are staying at a spa in the middle of Tuscany where they prepare whollistic, organic food, have a full gym, offer all types of workout classes like yoga and pilates, and have guided hikes through the countryside! Can you imagine?
Although the trip is going to be amazing, and I dont want to bogg my mind down with my weight the whole time, I am worried about maintaining my current results, as I have come so far and have worked so hard to get to this point. I know I will be walking all day, and I have heard that all restaurants serve half portions. Has anyone been to Italy or have any tips on dealing with going away for so long?
Thanks so much again, for all the support and information,
Sophie

Hi Sophie, I haven't been to Italy, but my husband lived there for three years in the past.
From what I've heard, real Italian food is much healthier than American-Italian.
Here is the past "Daily Dish" I was thinking of, regarding healthy real Italian/Mediterranean food.
Sophie,
How exciting that you are going to Italy. I haven't been there yet, but I have a trip to Rome and Florence scheduled for Oct 2-14 (with Kay Arthur of Precepts Ministries). I'm really excited about it and can't wait to hear how you do with your WOE while you are gone.
About five years ago, I went to Greece (also with Kay) and I understand the Greeks' diet is similar to the Italians', focusing on the Mediterranean way of eating. I thought it was interesting that they ate green salads for breakfast. Lots and Lots of olives with everything. I also remember how good the desserts were. You might be tempted in Italy, but just plan on limited treats - and the two bite rule.
Lee
alycat -
I've never been to Italy (only Paris/Normandy for 24 hours, Denmark, and UK a lot).
Hi Sophie,
This sounds like an amazing trip.
Thank you all so much for your responses. I think you are all correct...I cant go the whole trip without trying certain things! We are going to be walking a ton, and I have a pilates DVD that Im bringing along for some resistance training.
Thanks again...wish me luck!
Sophie