Going on Vacation...Help!

I have just got back from my holiday. I didn't want to spend all my time planning what I was going to eat, stopping myself from having little treats, thinking all the time about food. So, for me, I decided not to log but not to go silly. I was away for 5 days, ate more than I intended to start with, but by the end of the week was thinking 'I know I'm not tracking and I was giving myself this week off diet, but I don't actually want that ....(chocolate, cookie, packet of crisps...)' I did gain, but only .75lb. Whatever you do, DON'T wreck all the hard work you have done so far by slipping back into bad habits. You've got to decide what will work for you. Not logging but being aware of what I was putting in my mouth was what worked for me. You could always have a piece of paper with you and just write down everything you eat (and drink) to make you aware of it. Enjoy your holiday!

You could always have a piece of paper with you and just write down everything you eat (and drink) to make you aware of it. Enjoy your holiday!

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Don't undo all that you've done so far. If you've been at this for two months, you probably have a pretty good idea of portion sizes, general calorie counts, etc. Make healthy choices and write everything down. Maybe give yourself one treat meal at the end of your trip. I'm sure there will be lots of fun workout options available on the cruise ship - take advantage of those.
Enjoy yourself, but remember all the hard work you've done to get this far. If you have a before and a current photo, bring those with you to remind yourself.

I wouldn't worry. A vacation is a time to relax.
Enjoy the cruise. Enjoy the food. The only reason I would modetate my intake is so you don't become sick from over indulgence.

Now if you really want to have an idea of what you ate take pictures of your plates.
A quick snapshot which can be reviewed later is easier than trying to write everything down.

I will be cruising in August and my plan is to go to the gym each morning and enjoy my well needed V-Cay!

Have fun! I've been on a few cruises and this is my experience and what worked for me...
(1) Use the work-out room and there is most likely a track around the top deck so use it too. Start exercising on day one, even if it is only 2 mins on a machine and 2 mins on the track!!! Really, this is very important because you must let yourself know that you belong there, that exercise space is like part of your room, so go every day first thing or at least at the same time each day. You will meet nice people there. People who like you don't want to gain. Introduce yourself and plan to meet them there every morning. Introduce yourself to staff. They are usually nice, young, healthy kids. Be kind to them because they are overworked and underpaid. Ask them for advice about maintaining your weight loss...they know what is going on. Exercise, and then, because you've already done some exercise, you won't want to 'undo' that calorie burn goodness.
(2) Portion control is very important - probably the most important. Most people on a cruise ship eat like they have never seen food before! The food will look beautiful!!! Use a mid sized plate. Try everything, take small portions but remember you don't have to finish what you take. Don't get caught up in, "It is included in the price I paid already so I will eat everything I can get..."
(3) Notice how beautiful the veggies are - all carved up like plants and animals...fun food for grown ups. Eat them.
(4) Spend your calories on interesting, quality foods that you might not get at home...sea foods, fruit and veggies, alternate proteins...etc. Try new things. You can get old familiar foods at home! Stay away from pizza stations etc.
(5) If you drink, have quality drinks. Alternate drinks with water. Water is usually served in a wine glass with a slice of fruit etc. It looks beautiful. Drink lots of water.
(6) Don't aim to lose weight. Aim to maintain.
(7) There is so much to do on a ship besides eat. Keep busy with those activities. Try new things.
(8) Have fun.

I wouldn't obsessively calorie count on a vacation, personally. I think your brain needs a break from everything! But it is a good opportunity to eat the stuff you really love, not just a bunch of stuff.

I generally lose weight on a vacation, because I am a wanderer and I listen to my hunger cues telling me when to eat, instead of relying on a clock or bordom like I do at work. I've never been on a cruise, though, and I understand the food there is pretty intense.

Hi everyone. It has been about 2 months since I have gotten serious and sick and tired of the weight and all that comes with it. I have lost 15lbs so far. Yeah!!!! I need some help! I log faithfully. I am going on a vacation. Not just a vacation ...but a CRUISE! I don't want to come back with a huge gain and then get derailed. I think I am too focused right now to quit though. The last time I went on a cruise I came back so heavy. My phone is what I use to log. I will incur internationl rates if I use it. Just having it on my person all the time, keeps me accountable. Should I use the computers on board and run back and forth when I eat? Should I indulge but not go crazy and work on it when I get back? Help! Any suggestions? Any support? The cruise is in 2 weeks and for a week. Thanks for you help.

Don't they have superb gyms on board those cruise ships, plus they have swimming pools and some have running lanes around the outside of the ship. Use those things to get daily exercise in, then you can relax and not be fretting about calories and weightloss/.

Seriously have a wonderful time!!

Enjoy the food in moderation and keep very active.