Vacation Bounce

junodog1

Summer is coming

I weigh daily when I can. These are my weights over the last few days. If you gain weight on vacation keep these numbers in mind.

212.5 Wednesday leave for a cruise getaway
.... and I'm back
220.0 Tuesday + 7.5
216.7 Wednesday - 3.3
214.3 Thursday - 2.4

Overall so far I am "up" 1.8 pounds and that will probably be gone tomorrow as I can still feel the water retention/bloat. Mass produced, higher sodium food combined with not drinking enough water in hot weather can really affect your body.

Don't freak out after vacation - just get back to your normal habits.

NorthCascades

That's odd, I lose weight every time I go on vacation.

junodog1

NorthCascades wrote: »

That's odd, I lose weight every time I go on vacation.

If I rent a house place with a kitchen and cook my own food I too don't gain.

This trip was just full of naughty and no control over food prep - unless I wanted to eat only raw fruits and salad.

I'm not complaining - just saying.

cwolfman13

junodog1 wrote: »

Summer is coming

I weigh daily when I can. These are my weights over the last few days. If you gain weight on vacation keep these numbers in mind.

212.5 Wednesday leave for a cruise getaway
.... and I'm back
220.0 Tuesday + 7.5
216.7 Wednesday - 3.3
214.3 Thursday - 2.4

Overall so far I am "up" 1.8 pounds and that will probably be gone tomorrow as I can still feel the water retention/bloat. Mass produced, higher sodium food combined with not drinking enough water in hot weather can really affect your body.

Don't freak out after vacation - just get back to your normal habits.

Don't forget airplane bloat...I generally put on a good 7-8 Lbs just from air travel alone.

cwolfman13

NorthCascades wrote: »

That's odd, I lose weight every time I go on vacation.

I'd think you are more in the minority here then...I don't think it's odd at all for most people to experience some bloating and excess waste in their system from overindulging on vacation. Most of mine is from flying.

I have lost weight while on vacation, but those are usually "adventure" vacations in 3rd world countries where it's more difficult to really over indulge...pretty easy to do on a cruise.

tinamarie6624

cwolfman13 wrote: »

NorthCascades wrote: »

That's odd, I lose weight every time I go on vacation.

I'd think you are more in the minority here then...I don't think it's odd at all for most people to experience some bloating and excess waste in their system from overindulging on vacation. Most of mine is from flying.

I have lost weight while on vacation, but those are usually "adventure" vacations in 3rd world countries where it's more difficult to really over indulge...pretty easy to do on a cruise.

I once (a long time ago) lost my last 5 pounds to get to my ultimate goal on a cruise ship. That was because I was dancing all night and going on lots of adventures. It does make a funny story but I also don't think that is normal.

junodog1

cwolfman13 wrote: »

Don't forget airplane bloat...I generally put on a good 7-8 Lbs just from air travel alone.

Another good reason not to fly often!

cwolfman13 wrote: »

I have lost weight while on vacation, but those are usually "adventure" vacations in 3rd world countries where it's more difficult to really over indulge...pretty easy to do on a cruise.

Agree – it’s not hard to lose on vacation. We camp a lot – real camping: tents, open fire cooking, etc. not the wonders of AC in an RV – and I never seem to gain weight when we camp and hike.

tinamarie6624 wrote: »

I once (a long time ago) lost my last 5 pounds to get to my ultimate goal on a cruise ship. That was because I was dancing all night and going on lots of adventures. It does make a funny story but I also don't think that is normal.

Dancing is a good idea. I spend too much time in the casino. I did lose $omething this cruise.

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