Cruise Preparation

Lucky you! I love cruises. I think the most important thing will be to track your food while you're on the cruise. Practice portion control and make good food choices. Try to scope out the dinner menu ahead of time and plan your meal according to calories contained in each choice. Stay away from sugary drinks. Plus keep your exercise up, whether it's walking the track around the deck or going on active shore excursions. Have fun!

Portion control is key if they do it buffet style, and definitely limit the sugary alcohol drinks, You can try out other drinks that are with diet soda or on the rocks.. but margaritas and that can add up.. Other than that enjoy yourself and when you get back just get right back into the routine.. You haven't been on vacation for 4 years, I would definitely say just enjoy yourself and don't cut out stuff you want to have, just don't have as much of it

I went on a 7 night cruise in September. I didn't gain an ounce! We always took the stairs on the ship - only took elevator 2 times. We went up and down the stairs many times per day. We also walked a mile on the ship several times. I felt like I ate quite a bit - always had dessert at lunch and dinner! On excursion days, we ate a big breakfast and then no lunch. We went dancing several nights and I took a Zumba class twice while onboard. Don't stress about it - enjoy the trip!! If you just don't pig out, drinks lots of water, and keep moving, you should be fine!! Have a great time! We loved our cruise!!!!

Use the stairs; use the gym; walk around the deck; take advantage of any zumba/aerobic classes; use the pool; dance, dance, dance; join in the deck games; eat most all your meals in the dining room (small courses; ususally low-cal choices; time between courses; order appetizers vs. full meals; eat a rich desert once a day--they're small and you'll work them off; have a taste of high-calorie fare from your partner/family plates); try to avoid grazing the buffet--if you do, stick to healthier fare--load up on fresh cut veggies & salads before you take your entree; stroll around the decks before and after meals; walk through the towns on your stops--participate in active tours while on shore (biking, walking tours, ziplines, horseback riding, snorkling); pick a day to just ENJOY anything and everything you want (the day of formal night is good)--eat, love, laugh, drink, relax and party your butt off to our heart's desire!! Celebrate life! Have a great cruise....but always take the stairs.

I've never been on a cruise, but my approach would be to enjoy myself and not sweat the small stuff. Like everyone else said, take the stairs, workout if you have an opportunity, and stay away from sugary drinks -- definitely. Although a margarita or two can't hurt, right? ;-) If you REALLY want something, maybe a specific dessert or some kind of pasta dish at dinner (just examples), have it. Don't deny yourself anything, but also be realistic. Let your hair down and have FUN!!!

I just went on a cruise beginning of october. My nutritionist suggested sticking to the seafood options mostly, so I did that. I didn't feel deprived and I also didn't gain a lot of weight back.

I think theres a lot of salt in the food they prepare, so remember to drink drink drink drink (water, not booze. lol)

I leave Sunday and I plan to enjoy myself. I plan on making smart choices, taking the stairs and staying active. Will I have a Drink of the Day? Yep. Will I have a Warm Chocolate Melting Cake? You bet! But, I won't go overboard, pun intended!, on anything and most of all, I'll have fun! I haven't really gained weight on any of my previous cruises, so it looks like my plan works.