Question

Any success with maintaining while cruising?  

Answer 1

Expand your definition of "treating oneself" beyond food. Massage or other spa appointments; long exercise sessions learning a new machine or taking a new fitness class (which your busy schedule at home probably doesn't allow you to do). Walk as much as possible in the open air. Don't think about "getting your money's worth" at buffets or the bar, etc. -- you'll pay to get that weight off later. I indulged in fine dining (but low calorie) options even though there was an extra charge. I paid for a soft drink/fizzy water "pass" but didn't indulge in liquor except for one glass of champagne I "calorie budgeted" for in advance.  

Comments

@cowling7 I love this!  

Answer 2

We cruise all the time and you can loose weight. Don’t eat the desserts, the breads and the dinning room will cook your salmon and chicken without butter or sauces and will steam you some vegetables. We use the stairs a lot instead of elevator and walk on treadmill and around ship also use the gym. And we still have a great time

Answer 3

I maintained. Watched how much I ate, walked a lot on board ship, did not drink alcohol. I did drink diet soda, but also drank a lot of water.  

Answer 4

Michael Louis we will maintain!  

Answer 5

Make the best choices available.  

Answer 6

Just enjoy yourself, drink lots of water and work in some activity. there are a lot of fresh fruits available on board

Answer 7

Find breakfasts and lunches that track 2-3 points (find something on the buffet that fits that bill. eggs, omelette. and ask for very little oil. grilled chicken and salad. you can find the chicken at burger stations. so you can enjoy dinner, walk everyday, drink water, push the dinner bread basket towards your husband, taste desserts and limit alcohol to 2-3 drink s a day. Find the fruit and bring some to your cabin for a mid afternoon sweet treat. I also brought Mini Moos for my coffee. 0 points for 1, instead of the half and half. Just got back from a 14 day cruise and lost 1. 8!  

Answer 8

Walking around the ship!  

Answer 9

I always maintain or even lose while enjoying everything the ship has to offer. We book a forward cabin so get in lots of steps. Enjoy!  

Answer 10

I lost 4 lbs on a 14 day cruise. I stayed away from alcohol and drank a ton of water. Walked. Swam. Tried to make good choices for food. Not perfect but good.  

Answer 11

Have been on many cruises, eat sensible, do not drink fruity drinks stick to wine, if you want a drink. I usually have a few glasses of wine an evening, one dessert, and no bread or butter with dinner. Usually gain a pound or two. Could leave out wine and dessert, but it is a vacation. I also always take the stairs, walk 30 min in the morning and 30 min in the evening, and dance instead of sitting in shows.  

Answer 12

I went on my first cruise last summer which was really fun. I wasn't on WW yet. I gained 7 lbs even though I worked out. I just wasn't used to all the food they give you. If I went again I wouldn't go to so many multiple course dinners and skip every dessert.  

Answer 13

Absolutely doable, with all the walking and good food choices. When we went on our cruise (gone for 19 days), I had drinks, but always skipped dessert at dinners. felt if I had the bread and wine, one of the vices had to go:) I think we all have that mindfulness, especially after being on the program for a little while, to make better choices. I know I’m more aware.  

Answer 14

Don’t eat in the “food court”-too tempting. We always do the dining room.  

Answer 15

Just have fun, we were so active and I didn't skip anything. Didn't gain a pound.  

Answer 16

Walk, walk, walk. And have fun!  

Answer 17

Cruise lines offer healthy food. There is fruit, salads, fish and so many vegetables to choose from. My last cruise I lost 3 lbs just making healthy choices. Good luck with your journey

Comments

@thyself Agreed. been on 4 cruises & never gained a pound. healthy food is always available. my husband actually lost 5 lbs. last cruise. plus we walk a lot.  

Answer 18

I have lost weight every cruise i was on, just by being so active.  

Answer 19

There is so much fruit and raw vegetables. They will make what ever you need to eat right.  

Answer 20

How many cruses do you go on ? Enjoy and try not to over do it too much

Answer 21

No  

Answer 22

Gained 6 this last November cruise, drank a lot!  

Answer 23

3 cruises last year and managed to lose on all 3. Lots of activity and skipped the bread! Otherwise I ate what I wanted at meals including desert but tried to make healthy choices.  

Answer 24

Just got home from a 14 day cruise and actually weighed less when I got home. Had bread with every dinner plus dessert every night. even had 2 some nights. Ate alot of salad at lunch and walked alot. Did the stairs when I could. Had 2 drinks most days and a sandwich before bed most nights. Couldnt believe I lost! Was very glad though!  

Answer 25

Beware of the buffet. eat in the restaurants(included)and walk a lot!  

Answer 26

No buffet

Answer 27

Walk the track in the morning! Then just enjoy your day! Never have gained on a cruise

Answer 28

Enjoyed cruise gained a bit and took off after cruise enjoy enjoy enjoy

Answer 29

Stick to proteins And salads and veggies. And walk every day.  

Answer 30

Portion sizes controlled at dining plus we didn’t buy unlimited drink option

Answer 31

Be sure to climb the stairs whenever possible!  

Answer 32

Walk and only order off menu

Answer 33

Lost 3 lbs on a 7 day Cruise and never left a meal hungry ‼️

Answer 34

Only take the stairs

Answer 35

Yes only use stairs! I went last July for a week, came back losing 2 lbs. I used the stairs only and watched what I ate all day and then enjoyed dinner!  

Answer 36

Just gif back from a 7 day cruise and lost 3 pounds

Answer 37

I lost 4 lbs because you are always doing something walk swimming etc!  

Answer 38

Fruits and veggies are always on the buffet.  

Answer 39

I try to walk the stairs instead of taking the elevator, typically I only gain about a pound so it works for me. Also, a lot of walking in the town's we visit. I have also gone to the gym and done the bike. I don't even worry about what I eat. I don't stress about it. ENJOY!  

Answer 40

I spoke to the waiter on the first night. You should have the same table nightly if you go to the sit down dinners. I had them prepare me the same dinner every night. Steamed veggies with either chicken breast or blackened salmon or available fish. I was determined and not about to eat the sauces and elaborate meals. I used my calories/points in alcohol and didn’t gain.  

Answer 41

I was on a 15 day cruise in November, I ate and drank everything and came home to a 2lb gain, I used the stairs all the time

Answer 42

I did not go crazy, but I did not count either, I went up 5lbs and I was down those pounds and another one by the time I weighed in 4 days later. It was mostly water. I was super strict when I got home. On the cruise, there are eggs, lots fo fruits and veggies and in the dinning room you can take items on the menu and have them as you wish. so there were veggie appetizers and I ordered 2 of them for my meal with a side of grilled chicken. Fill up on the 0 point foods, but enjoy the treats.  

Answer 43

Walk. never take an elevator on the ship. I actually lost wait on a cruise

Answer 44

I took the stairs a lot on ours. I tried to eat and drink responsibly. I gained 4 pounds but I got it back off the same week.  

Answer 45

Yes. Always use the stairs. No elevator.  

Answer 46

I just returned from a 12 day cruise and lost 2 pounds. I found it easier to eat at buffet since everything is in stations. I walked right past breads and deserts. Usually got a large salad then selected the meat or fish being offered that night. Stay active. Doesn’t mean I didn’t have any carbs or deserts just minimal. Even had a few drinks. Breakfast I had poached eggs and Canadian bacon.  

Comments

And lots of fruits!  

Answer 47

Yes a lot of walking helps