NEED SUGGESTIONS.....

Ok, so this is my first time going to Vegas. Our trip to Africa had to be postponed due to my Dad's kidney transplant so we are going to Vegas instead.

Here's the issue. I'm down 25lbs... I don't know where... but that's what the weight watchers scales say I will be in Las Vegas from the 11th through 18th then headed to DSU's Homecoming for the weekend. I am confident in my meal selections but have no clue how to get my execrise in during this time.

Frequent travellers, what do you suggest?

I frequent the hotel gym while I'm traveling.

Congratulations baby! Keep up the good work. I am going to Orlando for 4 days tonight. I plan on eating right during the trip (no buffets). I'll also try to walk a little.

Drink more water than usual.

Eat lighter and eat more fruit

Walk as much as you can(you can do a lot of that in Las Vegas)

Take the stairs instead of the elevator

Make use of the hotel's gym and any aerobic classes
(I did just that when I went to Las Vegas)

I hope this helps!

Walk the strip. You'll definitely get your exercise in.

Congrats on the loss!

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Originally posted by 90Aggie:
Walk the strip. You'll definitely get your exercise in.

Congrats on the loss!

Now the FIRST thing that came to my mind when you said "walk the strip"

Are you suggesting I pack my high heel boots Ms. 90aggie?

Now that's a suggestion

Thanks for the suggestions everybody. I am looking at the hotel facilities online now.


It would be great to come back with a loss in 2 weeks.


Now any suggestions on making my "pockets" FAT while I'm out there

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Originally posted by DSU's 1st Lady:
Now any suggestions on making my "pockets" FAT while I'm out there

I know how you can keep your pockets fat. Don't gamble.

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Originally posted by DSU's 1st Lady:

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Originally posted by 90Aggie:
Walk the strip. You'll definitely get your exercise in.

Congrats on the loss!

Now the FIRST thing that came to my mind when you said "walk the strip"

Are you suggesting I pack my high heel boots Ms. 90aggie?

Now that's a suggestion

Oops, I 'walked' right into that one.

Trust me, you don't want to be wearing no high-heeled boots walking the Vegas strip. A block in Vegas is NOT, I repeat NOT, comparable to a city block as we know it.

Take your comfortable shoes and stay out of the casino!

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Originally posted by 90Aggie:
[Trust me, you don't want to be wearing no high-heeled boots walking the Vegas strip. A block in Vegas is NOT, I repeat NOT, comparable to a city block as we know it.

Yep! Sneakers, flip flops or comfortable,low-heels are best.


And make sure to drink LOTS of water--that heat is dry you'll be dehydrated before you know it.

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FAMUGAL,

you've been to vegas? i thought you never left metro region. it's good to know that you are getting outside of the beltway.

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Originally posted by NSU Alum:
FAMUGAL,

you've been to vegas? i thought you never left metro region. it's good to know that you are getting outside of the beltway.

Gee, I sure will sleep better knowing you really care!

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Originally posted by FAMUGAL:

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Originally posted by NSU Alum:
FAMUGAL,

you've been to vegas? i thought you never left metro region. it's good to know that you are getting outside of the beltway.

Gee, I sure will sleep better knowing you really care!

Yes NSU Alum, Shabooka and I will certainly "sleep" better.

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Originally posted by hulaw94:

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Originally posted by FAMUGAL:

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Originally posted by NSU Alum:
FAMUGAL,

you've been to vegas? i thought you never left metro region. it's good to know that you are getting outside of the beltway.

Gee, I sure will sleep better knowing you really care!

Yes NSU Alum, Shabooka and I will certainly "sleep" better.

Take plenty of pics. The love the Bellagio. I think the water show starts at 7:15p every evening Be on the look out for the volcano erupting at The Mirage. It's awesome

And please as was previously advised, wear comfortable shows. Walking The Strip is no joke

I wish I had read this thread before I went in August. I only saw part of the water show one night and never say the volcano erupt. Dang.

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Originally posted by #1FAMUAN:
Take plenty of pics. The love the Bellagio. I think the water show starts at 7:15p every evening Be on the look out for the volcano erupting at The Mirage. It's awesome

And please as was previously advised, wear comfortable shows. Walking The Strip is no joke

We will be staying at the Mirage so I'll make sure to check out the volcano thanks.

So I went to Weight Watchers this morning and i'm down a pound. They gave me several tips too that will get me through the next 2 weeks. I think I'm set. Thanks everybody.

Most reputable hotels have gyms. Walking is good. IF you hit the buffets, make sure you do the concentrate on the fruit and not the bad things. Make sure you drink PLENTY of water. That heat is no joke.

As far as making your pockets fat, I did pretty good with roulette. The key is you have to spread out your bets (color, off, corners, etc.). When I went on my cruise last summer I made more more money in one day at roulette than the rest of the trip on the blackjack table. Have fun!!!

Also, I know you ain't a Hampton alum, but check out the "PIRATE SHOW" at Treasure Island. Its FREE and takes place right in front of the hotel in the lagoon, complete with Pirate ships, actors, and the works. Its pretty cool...and did I mention FREE!

Also, DEFINITELY take a trip to the Stratosphere Hotel and go up to the tower. Now, I don't know if you're a thrillseeker of not but you should definitely at least go up there for the view. There is a restaurant up there in the tower which is 949 ft high.

If you want a REAL THRILL....check these out:
BIG SHOT

Let It Whip Rollercoaster

XScream

They did not have Xscream yet last time I visited Las Vegas [thats when Southern played A&T out there].

I also love that Manhattan Express

Speed the Ride at the Sahara is also fun.

Hey, I love rollercoasters and MOST thrill rides, what can I say.

Best Seafood buffet [if you like seafood] last time I was there was at the RIO HOTEL

You'll also have time [I guess] to do one of those half day trips to Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam.

and everybody is right, you can definitely get your exercise on walking up and down the strip. Or even jogging if you like.

Also, while you're there, take the bus to downtown Las Vegas for the Freemont Street Experience, again something else worth seeing that is also FREE.