Suggestions on a CRUISE....

A cruise is pretty much just a floating buffet.

Odd vacation choice at the best of times if you ask me :huh:

Don't know if you like jogging, but most cruise liners have an outdoor track on the top floor. For me, there is absolutely no better place to be running than one where you look out and all you can see is open ocean. I absolutely love it and with a decent music playlist can bang out 90-120 minutes without even really noticing it. I do it when the fiance is sunbathing so it doesn't interfere with activities and such.

That being said I also eat my face off because it's vacation, and usually end up gaining a healthy chunk of weight by the time I get back.

Load up on veggies & fruit. Stay away from things you know are loaded in calories. Get lots of exercise - a lot of those ships have an exercise room, etc.
And Have Fun!

Load up on veggies & fruit. Stay away from things you know are loaded in calories. Get lots of exercise - a lot of those ships have an exercise room, etc.
And Have Fun!

THIS x

The food is free, alcoholic drinks cost $ so you can avoid it to avoid the additional cost.

If you really want to drink at least one night, if you buy duty-free liquor they give you back the bottle on the last nigh so how about you buy 2 bottles then on the last night have a rip roaring party and drink all the $10 Vodca and diet pepsi (if you get a pop-card, usually about $10 for a week long cruise) you can and then take the other bottle back. Athought I think in the US you can take 2 bottles home, if you visit St. Thomas, 4. All not fair since Canadians can only take home 1 per person

i wouldn't worry about it. no need to ruin an awesome vacation because you're counting your calories. just make healthier choices and enjoy yourself!

Eh, I'm going on a cruise for Thanksgiving too (our second) and I'm not worrying about tracking. For one thing, the internet is like a dollar a minute so it gets very expensive to try to access the food database every time you eat (and obviously no mobile apps because there's no cell service!) For another, the food is delicious! (We are on Royal Caribbean). I work out while on the ship, our shore excursions are always active things (snorkeling, horseback riding, etc), we do lots of walking and take the stairs EVERYWHERE. And then we enjoy ourselves.

Not true, the MFP app does not require an internet or cellular connection. You can use your iphone, ipod touch or android phone if you want.

My husband actually lost weight when we took a cruise to Alaska on Holland America's ship the Zandaam (I didn't lose but managed not to gain). While food was abundantly available, we were also just a couple of flights of stairs away from the gym. This made it easy to duck in for several short sessions of weightlifting or aerobics every day. We also did a huge amount of walking in the cities where we stopped, such as Sitka, Juneau and Ketchikan and did quite a bit of walking on the ship.
I am looking into taking a cruise to the Greek islands next year and I'm noticing that most modern cruise lines realize that not everyone wants to gorge on rich food all day long. Some of the Celebrity ships even have a special Spa restaurant offering healthy alternatives like yogurt parfaits for breakfast.
Here are a few suggestions for staying healthy and fit while cruising:
-- Never take the elevator. Make a pact with yourself to take the stairs when you are moving from deck to deck or going to get off the ship.
-- Get acquainted with the gym. Most cruise ships have well-equipped gyms and offer classes as well. You don't have to get in your car and drive anywhere, so make it a point to get on the treadmill for a half-hour or so in the morning and stop by later in the afternoon for some weight work. You can also use the cruise time to sign up for a class you might not otherwise try, such as pilates or spinning.
-- Check out the spa. They usually offer good deals on certain days, and it makes you feel healthy to get a massage and maybe take a sauna, even if you're not really burning calories. At least you're not eating, right!
-- See if there is a walking deck. Many cruise ships have a special deck that functions like a track. If the weather is good, you can walk around and around to your heart's content. You might also find an outdoor basketball court or other sports activities that will help you get a workout.
-- Make the most of your time in port. Don't just hop on a bus for sightseeing. See what you can walk to. Many port towns are scenic places with hills to climb and quaint streets to explore. Try to spend an hour or so walking and then get on the tour bus or into the taxi. If you are going to Caribbean you can find a lot of great swimming beaches not far from where the boat docks. Just be sure to wear your swimming suit under some other clothes, and you can often swim right from the bars and restaurants on the beach.
-- Try room service. You might have the greatest resolve to have an egg white omelet for breakfast, but when you get to the buffet and see all the bacon, French toast, pastries, etc., your willpower quickly deserts you. If you order a healthy meal brought to your room you won't have to face all the temptation on an empty stomach.
-- Avoid alcohol. It's really expensive to drink on board the ship, and it's a lot of empty calories. Since you will have a lot of other things to do, it's a good time to give it up altogether or maybe limit yourself to one glass of wine with dinner.