Tracking on a Cruise

michellereeve2
michellereeve2 Posts: 11
in Health and Weight Loss
All,

I'm going on a cruise in October but want to keep up with my consistent tracking. The way I see it, I either will have to pay roaming charges on my phone to use my app or pay the cruise line's internet cafe. Does anyone else have any experience with this?

Thanks!
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  • FJDodd
    FJDodd Posts: 140 Member
    I am planning on a trip myself out of the country. I am going to log everything I eat into a journal, then log it in when I get home. Probably not the most accurate way to do it, but will likely be the cheapest.
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    I would:

    A) Use pencil and paper, or.....

    who am I kidding, I wouldn't track on a cruise.
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
    I'd take a dieting break.
  • hananah89
    hananah89 Posts: 692 Member
    I went on a cruise in December. Not worth the price to keep tracking. Plus its VACATION. No need to track, just get back on it when you return home.
  • WaterBunnie
    WaterBunnie Posts: 1,371 Member
    I take it you're also taking weighing scales for your food then?
  • HikerRR50
    HikerRR50 Posts: 144 Member
    Enjoy your trip. take the stairs instead of the elevator. use the gym for an hour per day(in between buffet times) IMO Don't bother logging just get back into your routine after you return.
  • Kristinemomof3
    Kristinemomof3 Posts: 636 Member
    I took a break when we cruised in December. Enjoy your vacation.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Just do Quick Add - 5,000 Calories every day. That should about cover it.
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    Why would you do that?? Eyeball portions, eat sensible, get some exercise and enjoy - it's a cruise....
  • Blueberry09
    Blueberry09 Posts: 821 Member
    I've never tracked on a cruise either.

    #1 you're not going to find the item in the database

    #2 - youre on vacation - enjoy it!

    Don't go nuts at the buffet unless it's on fresh fruit and veggies. I find the portions in the dining room to be just about perfect - even with dessert I never leave hungry. Watch the sugary drinks (like the daily specials) and you should be OK.

    Above all - have fun!
  • 970Mikaela1
    970Mikaela1 Posts: 2,013 Member
    I'd take a dieting break.
  • Jade0529
    Jade0529 Posts: 213 Member
    oh I can help you with that...but you'd have to take me with you first :laugh:

    I'd probably contact the cruise line and see what meals are available in general, and try to pick healthier choices with some splurges. From what I can remember of the cruises I have been on, usually the buffets have the best selection of choices so you can pick rather than sit down meals where you really have no idea how the food is prepared.
  • fushigi1988
    fushigi1988 Posts: 519 Member
    Just have fun and enjoy yourself. You can track again when you get back.
  • heidichild
    heidichild Posts: 4
    When I went I didn't want to break my streak, so I paid for the lowest wireless package they had. I logged in and put one item in just to make sure it recorded that I logged in and then forgot about the rest of the food I ate. Have fun!!
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Don't go nuts at the buffet

    I disagree with this
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    All,

    I'm going on a cruise in October but want to keep up with my consistent tracking. The way I see it, I either will have to pay roaming charges on my phone to use my app or pay the cruise line's internet cafe. Does anyone else have any experience with this?

    Thanks!

    I personally wouldn't bother. Also, we're talking about October...that's seven months down the road...you're going to be in a completely different place in seven months. Not only that, but hopefully by then you will have learned a lot about portion control and moderation and will be able to just practice those things and enjoy yourself.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Didn't log on my cruise. Only downside was a lost all my days for the streak. But certainly wasn't going to pay for internet and since it's only a wild guess as to calories anyway I don't see the point (just my opinion), plus it is a cruise - I want to eat yummy food!! The million miles we walked every day helped to balance the calories.
  • Tangosgrandad
    Tangosgrandad Posts: 36 Member
    Myself, my wife and my daughter are going to the Maldives in August...........I full intend not to log a damn thing. I do intend to take full advantage of the fantastic seafood and fish curries and I will be doing a lot of snorkelling. I reckon the exercise will outweigh the naughty bits, and besides, Its a holiday!!!
  • UsaJewels05
    UsaJewels05 Posts: 229 Member
    Enjoy your vacation.

    If you are really worried about it, stick to grilled chicken and veggies, and for breakfast eat fruit and eggs. And get lots of exercise.

    But I really think there is no use in worry about it. There is going to be so much good food and drinks and fun activities. Just eat what you would like while keeping your portions low and have lots of fun in the sun (lots of exercise) and enjoy.

    No need to stress yourself out!
  • sysdeath71
    sysdeath71 Posts: 1 Member
    I owned a travel agency that specialized in cruising. My suggestion... don't log it. Just eat sensibly. My wife lost 4 lbs the week we were on our cruise at Thanksgiving last year.

    If you have to log it... do it in port! You can find wifi in many locations. Ask the crew members where they go for free wifi. The crew visits the ports weekly, and know the in and outs of each location.
  • DamePiglet
    DamePiglet Posts: 3,730 Member
    I'm taking a week-long cruise in less than 5 weeks.

    Since the first port is Key West, so I'll probably have access for the first 3 days or so. (If not all three, certainly 2 of 'em)
    I might log just to make my FL jealous. :laugh:
    But I doubt I'll have time.

    My ship has a fitness center, a jogging track, pools, a rock climbing wall and I'll be dancing at night. I plan to take advantage of those things along with the sun, food, gambling and BOOZE!!!! :drinker:

    One week won't undo the months of work I've done.

    Enjoy! You can log anytime... how often can you vacation? MFP will still be here when you get back!
  • dawlschic007
    dawlschic007 Posts: 636 Member
    All,

    I'm going on a cruise in October but want to keep up with my consistent tracking. The way I see it, I either will have to pay roaming charges on my phone to use my app or pay the cruise line's internet cafe. Does anyone else have any experience with this?

    Thanks!

    I just went on a cruise back in November. It was like 40 bucks a day to use their internet and the majority of the time (depending on where you are going) there wasn't cell service or internet service while at sea. I used wifi when we were in port but the majority of the time I just tried to not over indulge in all the goodies. I also worked out and kept fairly active the entire time we were there. Enjoy your cruise! Where are you going? We are thinking of booking one for later this year as well.
  • dawlschic007
    dawlschic007 Posts: 636 Member
    Didn't log on my cruise. Only downside was a lost all my days for the streak. But certainly wasn't going to pay for internet and since it's only a wild guess as to calories anyway I don't see the point (just my opinion), plus it is a cruise - I want to eat yummy food!! The million miles we walked every day helped to balance the calories.

    I lost my streak too! I was close to the 700 days in a row mark when I lost it. Oh well. It's not the end of the world.
  • lyzmorrison
    lyzmorrison Posts: 172 Member
    Track on a cruise??
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  • dannatona
    dannatona Posts: 101 Member
    I think tracking would be really difficult, you don't know exactly how the food is prepared... or the measurements you're eating. Just make smart choices and have fun!!! :)
  • csuhar
    csuhar Posts: 779 Member
    I usually use my iPad app in "offline" mode and just take a W.A.G.

    But I also don't worry too much about it on a cruise. I go cruising to relax, so I treat it as a "general cheat period" where I just try to keep my portions and trips through the food line on the low side and do things like avoid stacking my plate high and trying to keep a generally balanced approach in order to keep the damage, if any, to a minimum. Also, I remind myself that food is available SOMEWHERE on the ship nearly 24/7, so there's no need to stuff myself in one sitting.

    And the truth is that you're not likely to know the exact nutritional value, so you're only guessing, anyway.
  • kiki2009
    kiki2009 Posts: 36 Member
    I am not tracking. Just eating in moderation when I go on a cruise in 2 weeks
  • michellereeve2
    michellereeve2 Posts: 11
    Thanks everyone, I really appreciate it! Honestly, I was more concerned with losing my streak. This is the most consistent I've been and am pretty proud of it.

    I'm going to take your advice and enjoy myself. :)
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I would:

    A) Use pencil and paper, or.....

    who am I kidding, I wouldn't track on a cruise.

    I was away to Punta Cana a week ago...my logging took a vacation...
  • asbrassard91
    asbrassard91 Posts: 65 Member
    I'm leaving for a cruise this Friday and do not intend to log anything while I'm there. I've used the Internet once on a cruise because I had an online exam to take for school in the middle of Spring Break (boo!) and the connection was awful. It was really slow, choppy, and just an overall pain to use anyway. While cruises are often perfect times to indulge, they also offer lots of opportunities to choose healthier meals with lengthy menus as well as buffets. The possibilities for exercise are also endless -- tons of walking around the ship as well as at the ports!

    Honestly though, it is a vacation so take the time to enjoy it. You might experience a small gain, but look how far you've come! You lost once, and you can lose it again. Don't stress over logging. Have fun, try new things, make awesome memories, and MFP will be here when you return!

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