Might be going a cruise..not good.

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  • MacMadame
    MacMadame Posts: 1,893 Member
    I've never gained weight on a cruise. I used to lose weight because having set meal times controlled my snacking and because I was walking more and being more active. Now that I eat properly and am active all the time, I just stay the same on cruises.

    If you want to do strength training on the cruise, I recommend a TRX strap or maybe the Lifeline bands. I love those and you can do them anywhere!
  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
    I went on a 7 day cruise in May and didn't gain any weight. I had plenty of food and booze. The gym was fine. It had enough equipment to get in a good workout. It even had a track on the top deck. I worked out every other day and drank plenty of liquids. I think you should go and have fun. If you gain a few pounds, big deal. You will lose it when you get back home.
  • silver_arrow3
    silver_arrow3 Posts: 1,373 Member
    rml_16 wrote: »
    gamerguy123 wrote: »
    So my family is pressuring me to go on a cruise right before our X-mas holidays. I don't really want to take the time off work, but just as important, I know it's very easy to gain weight on a cruise. I have worked really hard and only lost a pitiful 4-5 lbs & still have a long ways to go, but that can easily all be destroyed by this trip.

    My question is how good are the gyms on these cruises? They are thinking about carnival. What are some tips to avoid gaining weight on the cruise? I know guys like myself tend to overeat when it's all you can eat.

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    To be completely honest, I was not impressed with the food on my cruise. It was edible and it was available, but it wasn't that good. I don't understand the people who gushed about it.

    Anyway, aside from that, there are so many things to do on-shop and on excursions that don't include food but do include exercise. You will only gain on a cruise if you choose to overeat and not move, just like in the real world.

    Taking the time from work is another story.
    This! I went on a cruise and actually lost weight. I was eating three-course meals for dinner, but I did so much walking on shore that it didn't matter. The gym on my cruise was akin to the one at my apartment. Dumbbells, a few machines, treadmills and an elliptical or two.
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    You are lucky to get this opportunity. Some do not even get holidays, let alone a cruise.
    The cruise is not your problem, your problem is learning to control yourself around food and that is something you are going to need to learn unless you plan on avoiding holidays and occasions for the rest of your life.

    As an aside, the world's largest cruise ship was in port here yesterday, Oasis Of The Seas... now that is a massive ship.
  • fatboyliz
    fatboyliz Posts: 515 Member
    I lost two pounds when I went on a two week cruise - swam most days, hit the gym (it was so cool!) walked a lot, and had fruit everyday for breakfast. Wasn't intentional, just wanted to get my money's worth (hence the gym!) there were loads of healthy options for dinner - with p&o if you book for dinner, you can choose a low fat, low salt diet.

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