by Sarah (I want points)
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January 12, 2007

A Little Nervous

January 29, 2009 11:00 AM EST
views: 123 | rating: 10/10 (18 votes) | comments: 37

My husband and I have already done our taxes.  We get more taken out of our check so that when the refund comes we can take a vacation.  It's sort of like a savings plan for us.  If we don't get it, we won't spend it. 

I think this year, we're going to be able to go on another cruise.  I love cruising, because no one can contact you.  It's just you (and everyone else on the ship) and the ocean.  Plus there's great food and entertainment, and it's all included. 

Here's the part that I'm nervous about.  It's been a year since our last cruise, and since that time I've lost a lot of weight.  Probably about 40 pounds or so.  I'm still new at making healthier choices.  I know that there are a lot of good foods on the cruise, and I'm nervous I won't be able to make good choices.

Do you guys have any advice?

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Comments: 37

Jody Swaney Jan 29, 2009, 11:03am EST
While cruising eat drink and be merry. Who needs the extra stress while on vacation :)

Is there a better excuse than I was on a cruise?
Katrena M. Jan 29, 2009, 11:07am EST
just have fun you deserve it
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Jan 29, 2009, 11:08am EST
eat, drink and be merry!!
Rebecca [Future Teacher] Jan 29, 2009, 11:11am EST
Enjoy yourself on the cruise, but be reasonable with how much you eat. Depending on how long you're on there a slurge probably won't hurt. Just eat plenty of fruits and veggies
Chris E. Jan 29, 2009, 11:11am EST
I agree with Jody. Plus on every cruise I have been on there is food everywhere it is hard not to be tempted. Just try to make the healthiest choices you can and go work out in the gym if you feel like that is something you want to do while on vacation.

Oh and just a piece of advice on the taxes. You may want to reconsider letting the government be your savings account. Many people in California who do that will be getting promissory notes instead of their refund. If the economy does not start getting better soon I m sure that other states and the federal government will be doing the same. Plus you are not earning any interest on it if the goverment has the money.
Dagmara H. Jan 29, 2009, 11:11am EST
I think you should just have fun and enjoy it.
Rae M. Jan 29, 2009, 11:13am EST
Always eat some fruits or veggies first before moving on to the other stuff. Eat slow. You will be nearly fool when you get to the other stuff so you won't eat much of it.
☀ Aunt Shanny Jan 29, 2009, 11:16am EST
Have a bowl of soup before dinner. And a tall glass of water. Maybe it will fill you up :)
Dan R. Jan 29, 2009, 11:19am EST
I never file for my returns. I figure if I don't take them, then I have every right to bitch about what the government does wrong. If I take them, I feel like the Government is trying to pay me to keep quiet, and I am not that type to be bought off so easily. LOL

I know it might not make sence to many, but that is my logic.
Sue * Jan 29, 2009, 11:20am EST
My guess is that your "eyes will be bigger than your stomach" since you are used to eating less. One thing about it, you can't gain all that much if you eat everything on the buffet...so, have a good time, try to be smart about it, maybe spend a little time in the gym on the ship and go back to it when you get home.
Christy F. Jan 29, 2009, 11:39am EST
If you can take food with you take it! Take snacks that are healthy, or organic... Try to have soup before you have a meal... less calories and it will help fill you up faster. If you don't have soup, try to drink plenty of water... "not enough to make you feel bloated"

Hope this helps... other than that... I really don't know unless you want to treat yourself to a little something that you haven't had in a while?
Marianne R. Jan 29, 2009, 11:50am EST
Sorry, never been on a cruise before.
Debra H. Jan 29, 2009, 12:03pm EST
Its a cruise Sarah, while you are out there where no one can contact you and enjoying being carefree take the same attitude about what you eat and drink. You deserve this trip and deserve to be totally worry free, it isn't forever and you can get back on track when you get home.
Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Jan 29, 2009, 12:26pm EST
make the best choices that you can, and be active!
Eat some of their wonderful fruit!
Alison H. Jan 29, 2009, 1:02pm EST
You will probably be doing a lot of walking while in port, right? Don't worry, be happy! Some good advice here.
Alison H. Jan 29, 2009, 1:03pm EST
Enjoy! Lucky you!
j - Frugal Mom - r. Jan 29, 2009, 1:04pm EST
No advice, but congrats on the weightloss and have fun!
Gary (aka: William Pinn) J. Jan 29, 2009, 1:34pm EST
Spend everyday at the gym, and then you can splurge. Keep your total calories under 2000 and you can eat just about anything. Just don't eat the wrappers. LOL!
David P. Jan 29, 2009, 1:48pm EST
Best advice: Don't Jump Overboard!!
Batron Hardy Jan 29, 2009, 2:02pm EST
When you go on a cruise they have so many things to do. If you can find something that you would have fun doing that is physical you can off set with fun (burn up calories) and eat what ever you want. I like to go to the gym and the spa on the ship and I love to eat. I hope this info helps and I wish you a safe fun trip.

Two good books to read Lower Your Taxes Big Time By Sandy Botkins Former IRS attorney

It’s How Much You Keep That Counts. Not How Much You Make.
By DR Ron Muller Tax law Specialist
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carmel m. Jan 29, 2009, 2:11pm EST
Anything in moderation is my rule.
donna h. Jan 29, 2009, 2:33pm EST
Have the bestest time and don't worry about the food...I' m not when I go in August!
.* Sandi * Jan 29, 2009, 4:10pm EST
have fun
Pam S. Jan 29, 2009, 8:46pm EST
I have never ben on a cruise.
edna r. Jan 30, 2009, 4:19am EST
That's great - 40 pounds! Cruises seem to have lots of fruit, just stick to that, and skip on the desserts.
Rushell T. Jan 30, 2009, 2:17pm EST
No advice but congrats to you on the weight loss! Enjoy your trip and try not to stress on it, vacations are supposed to take you away from all the stress in your life!!
Amy C. Jan 30, 2009, 3:19pm EST
Enjoy yourself on the cruise eat what you want make sure you exercise by swimming in the pool a little more than you normally would that way you burn the calories. Once off the cruise go back to the eatting healthy routine. It is vacation enjoy it!
regina k. Jan 30, 2009, 10:14pm EST
just enjoy yourself
Wilma M. Jan 31, 2009, 12:33am EST
Try to eat healthy and exercise but I'd say to enjoy yourself too.

And I agree about not letting the government keep your money interest free. Set up some kind of automatic deduction so that you don't see the money and it goes straight to a savings account of your choosing.
Janell R. Jan 31, 2009, 1:18am EST
Enjoy yourself.
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Jan 31, 2009, 11:31pm EST
You've done very well to lose 40 pounds. Congratulations! I suggest you eat what you want and take advantage of some of the fun activities on the cruise to burn off a few extra calories. And if you gain a little? You've got time to lose it back. Eat the celery when you get home. Go for the shrimp on the cruise!

I've always heard you shouldn't let the government let it take out more, but many of my friends use it like you do, as a savings account. Whatever works best, although I might think twice next year. I don't want the government to bail everyone else out and run out of money before it can pay me back! LOL
Fran S. Feb 1, 2009, 4:22pm EST
my sister and i went on a cruise years ago... we had a blast, ate any and all we wanted and walked our legs off - we actually lost weight - you will stay so busy I bet you won't gain a pound as long as your make sure you keep active!!
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Feb 4, 2009, 10:35am EST
I like doing taxes that way as well. I am able to get big item things we need that way. This year hubby says we may go to Ohio but not sure.
carmel m. Feb 4, 2009, 2:17pm EST
Did you get them back yet?
Lin B. Feb 5, 2009, 4:48pm EST
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Larry W. Feb 6, 2009, 5:25pm EST
nice article
Philip B. Feb 6, 2009, 9:50pm EST
If you can't eat right, eat less!

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