What are you doing to get into SOME kind of shape for your upcoming cruise...I'm not an avid workout buff like my husband but I've been doing somethings here and there to look cute in a little cocktail dress or a nice bathing suit number....

I know some will gasp but I've been doing Pole Dancing classes! LOL

I used to be a modern jazz dancer a few years back but ever since I've had my baby (Aug 08') I've gained and I've been REAL laxed in working out....I found this to be fun and I tell you one thing, it's the BEST workout I've had in years!!!!!! My muscles haven't been THIS sore since in YEARS! I couldn't even walk up my steps at home!  Already toning up after a 4 wks of classes and it's SUPER fun!

Can't forget the men. We like to see them look good too in a bathing suit. With months to go the walking routine has been extended, the eating out has been sized down, and of course the bowflex has more exercises added to it.

would imagine pole dancing would take lots of ab muscle control and core body strength. Wonder if the gym on base would consider that as additional needed equipment.

My friends and I have been busting our hump working out and watching our intake just so we can look "good" out there. 

I'm glad we're not the only ones with the mind set of getting into better shape for the vacation.  

I gotta be honest and say that I'm a little intimidated because my friends have always told me that people on these cruises are predominantly in great shape...

I guess I'll see how far I am from the acceptable standards. 

what cruise ship has he been on.... if you look around you at your hometown that is most likely what you will see onboard.  after all cruising are just people going on vacation.  We come in all shapes and sizes... 

People on cruises are just like people everywhere else,some in shape,most not so much.Me ,I fit into the not so much group. I'm healthy and that is all that matters to me.If you want to get in shape thats great,but don't do it just for the cruise.

Randy, I promise you the people saying those things have never cruised out of New Orleans, Galveston, or Mobile.

This was just a fun thread & not a thread to offend anyone.  We came in ALL shapes and sizes on Carnival...I just like to work out and if someone else doesn't then it doesn't make me or them more or less better, some people can't workout due to mobile issues or health issues.  I keep in shape for HEALTH purposes ONLY...there is no perfect body, there is only HEALTHY and unhealthy.  ....believe me, I understand America's way of thinking when it comes to weight....it's ridiculous...I'm the more curvier woman in my pole class and there ain't so shame in my game! Not too mention hubby loves the fact of me staying healthy and watching a dance or two! LOL - Happy cruising you all.

Millyj:

What are you doing to get into SOME kind of shape for your upcoming cruise...I'm not an avid workout buff like my husband but I've been doing somethings here and there to look cute in a little cocktail dress or a nice bathing suit number....

Millyj, I am with you on the working out and trying to get back into some sort of shape. I had 2 kids within 3 years. My youngest is about to turn 1. I have lost my weight, but I have fat in places I never did before. I hate how it has traveled AROUND my body. HA I stick with a lower carb diet when I am getting ready for swim-suit season. I also eat 6 small meals a day. It seems to really help. I wish I had the time for workout classes, but I am a stay-at-home mommy and no one can watch them. They are 2 1/2 yo and 11 mos. One day I keep telling myself...one day. Just like my golf game.

30 day shred. It kills....but it kills sooooo good! Try to make it through the first week...it gets easier after that.

MILLIJ>*walks up to the pole, looks at it. stares at it*OKAY, SOMEBODY, HIT ME SOME HOT BOOTYSHAKIN MUSIC! *still staring at the pole* OKAY, I DID MY IMAGINARY POLE DANCING TODAY! *walks away from the pole* WHEW! MAN I'M HOT! LOL!

CruisinMama:

30 day shred. It kills....

Omg girl! if you can do the 30 day shred you are already in shape  lolol  It has taken me 30 days to just get up to the first full workout!   But I wont give up   lol  good for you! 

chassie:

MILLIJ>*walks up to the pole, looks at it. stares at it*OKAY, SOMEBODY, HIT ME SOME HOT BOOTYSHAKIN MUSIC! *still staring at the pole* OKAY, I DID MY IMAGINARY POLE DANCING TODAY! *walks away from the pole* WHEW! MAN I'M HOT! LOL!

I like talking about food not exercise...I hate working out...thank god I don't have a weight problem.

Catherine:

I like talking about food not exercise...I hate working out...thank god I don't have a weight problem.

Well Catherine you are one of the lucky ones =) I've always been a bit curvy...Most of us gals who've had babies find that it's a little harder...But you know what thank GOD that I've gotten almost all of it off....And for you ladies who are discouraged DON'T be! I've attached some pics for encouragement (when I was in my 20s, pregnant last year and a pic I took 2 weeks ago at a party!)...we come in all different shapes and sizes, but I did it for health! And my 46yr old (yep that's him in the pic frm 3yrs ago and he's STILL in the same shape!)husband helped me out a lot! Sooo yaaay for you who are out there doing it for health and not for glam! (If you can't see them, I'll try to repost again)

My mom, nephew and I (preggo last year @ my baby shower)