Going on a 7 night cruise

That's more or less what I did last October/ November when we had a 2 week cruise. I gained 6 1/2 pounds and enjoyed every bite!! Took a few weeks to lose it again, but what the heck! It was fab! :-)

One tip - we didn't use the lifts on the ship - walked up and down all the stairs, every time - and counted our blessings when we saw the people who couldn't manage the stairs waiting and waiting and waiting for the lifts.

I had went on a 7 day cruise and only gained 3 lbs. I got up in the morning and used the exercise room to do my workout and had a sensible breakfast. Did alot of walking during the day. On days we were at sea I did eat lunch but I would walk the ship. At night I would try to eat sensible dinner but I would eat a desser (had the sit down and be served dinner).

Fish is really awesome. Omega-3's. Whenever I go on a cruise 90% of my protein comes from fish.

But to answer your question, if you're determined not to let this vacation turn into a setback, then your environment will not affect your dieting goals. If you associate vacation with setback, then the damage is already done.

Think about it!

I have a 14 night cruise booked for July and am planning to do the stairs all the time (except when dressed up for formal night as I can't really walk well in posh shoes), and to use the gym. I am also considering skipping breakfast or lunch as a regular thing. We are on Fred Olsen so we will be able to make tea in our cabin so we can avoid going to the buffet all day! I really hope I don't put on too much it has taken so long to get within a stone of a healthy weight and I really don't want to have to lose some of it all over again. I also have evening clothes that won't fit if I add half a stone so I am going to be really careful. My general plan is to hold back during the day and enjoy the dinner, but we shall see.

If I am guessing correctly, this will be a once in a lifetime experience. Enjoy It and don't stress out about food. Try to be wise in choices --if possible half your plate filled with veggies, one fourth starch and one fourth meat. keep dessert to a minimum. do a lot of walking and days filled with activity. It is a vacation--relax and enjoy (do keep your goal of not overdoing somewhere in the back of your mind)

I'm booked for a 15-day cruise in October. I plan to eat what I want and do damage control when I get home. I do plan to use the onboard gym, though, so that should help.

Cruises are the BEST! Seriously, I'm so jealous right now.

I have gone on two cruises since starting my healthier lifestyle and I have not gained weight on either of them. The gym on the ship is usually really nice, so working out there was actually fun! I tried to get in just 30 minutes a day, some cardio, some strength. With everything going on during your vacation, 30 minutes of some "me time" is a really nice thing anyway! You'll also do plenty of walking around on the boat and at the places you stop. Honestly, calore burn shouldn't be much of a problem at all.

As far as food, just be sensible. I think your plan for what to eat sounds great. Personally, I would indulge even more than you - have more than just fruit for breakfast, and on cruises I drink PLENTY. But that's my personal preference! If you're satisfied with a light breakfast and lunch and then indulging a little for dinner, I think you'll be just fine

Have an absolute blast!! And remember, even if you do gain a pound or two... it's not the end of the world. Totally worth it for an awesome vacation

We did a 7 day Disney cruise to Alaska last year. I didn't gain a pound during that time. However, I walked the track around the ship, used the gym (once!), did a bike ride as one of the excursions, ate lots of fish and never took the elevator. Worked for me!

If I am guessing correctly, this will be a once in a lifetime experience. Enjoy It and don't stress out about food. Try to be wise in choices --if possible half your plate filled with veggies, one fourth starch and one fourth meat. keep dessert to a minimum. do a lot of walking and days filled with activity. It is a vacation--relax and enjoy (do keep your goal of not overdoing somewhere in the back of your mind)

That is the saddest sentence I've ever read.

I have never had the opportunity to go on a cruise. I make a very low wage so expect that I never will. I have had one once in a lifetime trip, and thoroughly enjoyed it. That is life. I guess I assume trips like this are rare for most of the population and should be enjoyed. What is so sad about that?

I love cruising!!!!! I just make sure to walk, alot! I also went to the gym. Nothing like overlooking the ocean on a treadmill! Also I didn't take elevators, at all! I ate a light breakfast and lunch and went crazy at dinner, and ate what I wanted. I only gained a couple lbs on each cruise i've been on and it came off quickly. Good luck!

On a cruise I took a couple of years ago they had a competition you could join to see who could lose the most weight during the cruise with a cash prize for the winner. If your cruise has this option, join it - it's a great motivator. I got up early everyday and walked the track on the top most deck. This year I have some super active excursions planned during my cruise. My biggest concern will be tracking :grumble: ...not much internet access at sea. I think I'm more upset about losing my tracking streak than the possibility of gaining any weight. :laugh:

Use the gym!!!