To the Caribbean on the 5 & 1 Plan

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I reread all of your messages last weekend. Your love lifts me up greatly as we travel this Medifast journey. I am recovering from the flu and packing for a trip to the Caribbean for my kids Spring Break.

I am determined to stay on the 5 & 1 Plan during this trip. My counselor gave me a great tip for travel. I bake oatmeal cookies with the recipe on the side of Medifast’s Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal and she advised me to bake the cookies and bring them along if I need a snack. That way I don’t make a bad snack choice at the airport or in the hotel, and the cookies are delicious, you should definitely try them!

Wish me luck on my trip, and I will update you all when I return.

Love,

Genie

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17 Responses to To the Caribbean on the 5 & 1 Plan

1 | Sue D. said:

Enjoy your trip, Genie - - and take care of that flu. I came down with it in January - JANUARY and still have not fully shaken it!!! Get lots of rest before you go, drink plenty of water and continue with your healthy eating habits - -that should do the trick. Smart idea about the cookies - - they sound tasty - - make sure the kids and the hubby don’t steal them on you!!

2 | Gina said:

Genie,

Keep up the good work, you look smashing! I hope you and your family have a fun and safe vacation.

3 | Jhill said:

Dear Genie,
Your trip sounds wonderful! I hope you, Jonathan and the children have a fantatic time. I have NO doubt that you will stay on the 5-1 plan. Your determination and discipline are inspiring.
Enjoy your time away from the hustle and bustle of ordinary life - relax - unwind. You deserve it.
Safe travels. I can’t wait to hear about your trip when you return.
As always, I send you love and butterflies!
[and a hug for good measure…];-)
Jhill

4 | Medsue said:

Sorry to hear you had the flu. Hope you’re much better now and Have a fabulous time on your vacation, Genie!
The cookies are a great idea and I’m sure you’ll be able to stick to the 5&1 plan.
Thanks for your sweet words of encouragement that mean so much to us!
Have a safe and wonderful trip!
Love,
Sue

5 | MIchelle said:

Hey, Genie!

I have been a fan of yours since I was 8! I watched the Luke and Laura wedding. I actually got taken out of school, and half the school left at one PM! LOL!

I am so proud of you. No matter how successful one is, weight loss is hard and really down to *you*, in your heart, and not anyone around you.

I have been yo yo dieting my whole life. I think I will give Medifast a try. I have always thought about it, but now is a good time to start. Thanks for the inspiration!

Love,
Michelle

6 | Hope said:

Great idea to pre-bake for travel! I think it’s a great way to eat the Oatmeal on a plane - cookie style, how convenient. Are there other recipe ideas?

7 | Suzette said:

Genie - I searched for this blog through the members site so I could leave a response, but being unable to find it, I will leave it here.

So sorry to hear that you’ve been under the weather, sounds like that end of the season bug that likes to creep up. Your trip sounds absolutely fabulous!! Time away from the standard, everyday hustle of life with your family - what a great way to spend Spring Break! I’ve no doubt you will be able to continue your success, even while on vacation.

Keep on doing YOU!!
As Angels remain in flight…
Love and respect,
Suzette aka hypnoticeclipse

8 | Susan said:

I was on your return flight (the Nassau to DC portion) & wanted to tell you that I loved you as Laura, but your seats were all messed up and your kids were there, so I didn’t want to look like a crazy fan — anyway, you must have done well on your diet in the Bahamas girl… you were looking fab! We stayed at the Ocean Club…it was very nice and relaxing. Spent a day at Atlantis…crazy but fun.

9 | Caroline said:

Genie-I’ve been a fan since I was 14; I was at college when “Luke & Laura” got married. The whole campus screamed at the same time when “Scotty” caught the bouquet! What a memory!

Seeing your success with Medifast has compelled me to give it a shot. I only hope I have half the success you’ve achieved. If you have any pointers, I’d love to hear them.

Thanks for putting yourself out there as a wonderful inspiration!

Love,
Caroline

10 | Amanda said:

Thanks for the tip! I started the program last week and I am already down 5 pounds! Woohoo! I have been looking for ways to mix up the meals so that it wont become too monotonous. I’ve yet to try the cookies.

I am inspired by your success. I am an aspiring actress and was informed by my acting coach that I should drop at least 20 pounds. I feel the pressure wherever I turn, not just on auditions but in my daily life-going out with friends or going clothes shopping. But I am not loosing the weight for anyone else, I am doing it for myself. It has been so long since I have felt confident. I hope to follow this program to achieve the same level of weight loss success as you.

Congrats on your success!

Best wishes,
Amanda

11 | Naomi Koudouris said:

Hi Genie:

I too am a HUGE FAN. I was about 8 when I first saw you as Laura, and I thought I would love to look like that when I am a teenager. You were a huge influence on me. I have been dealing with weight issues all of my life and am heavily considering the Medifast plan because of you.
I really wish you would go back on GH full time!! You always take it to another level.
Take care.

12 | Melissa Stanfield said:

Hi Genie- I have you have heard this so often. But I also have been a fan since General Hospital came on the air. I have been teaching for 35 years now but try to keep up on days and holidays off. I also wish you’d return to GH. You look so great in your adds and I saw you on the View, that is what made me decide to try Medifast. I hope it works for me like it did for you. Have a great holiday.

13 | lukesotherlaura said:

I just wanted to wish you a very Happy 46th Birthday.My how time flies. I remember our 18yr old “baby”. Today is May 26th, 2008 and if everyone remembers you are celebrtating, hopefully. Keep up the great work on your 5 +1. I hope your vacation with the family went well. You are an inspiration no matter what and Long live Luke and Laura(sorry, had to sneak it in) and also your continued progress with this program.Sincerely, Laura Fields.

14 | MIKE said:

hi genie francis why did you leaves gh

15 | Jeannie said:

I have just joined this program 3 weeks ago and I have lost 14 lbs. This is the first program that fits my life style. I am an Office Manager and am super busy! Keep encouraging me, it sure helps!

16 | Tracy said:

Hey Genie!

Where did cha go? No new blog posting since April?? I have been checking back every week to see / read how your trip went. I’m hoping you will check in with us soon. Take care.

Tracy

17 | Sherry said:

Hi genie
I am a big fan of yours and Jonathan also . I did see you at a star trek convention. I gave your husband a sweatshirt back in the 1990’s. You are just as beautiful now as you were then. I had been on weight control pills and lost quite a bit of weight, but after I went off of them I gained alot back. Listening to you and the results you got , I decided I am going to try this program. I hope I have great results from it like you have. I hope you have a fabulous trip with your family. lots of love, Sherry

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